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PRP Writes UN Over Rivers Political Crisis, Criticises Tinubu, Fubara

The People’s Redemption Party in Rivers State says it has formally written to the United Nations, calling for international attention to the ongoing political crisis in the state. State chairman of the party, Nature Dumale Kieghe, said the decision followed what he described as dissatisfaction with the interventions so far made by Bola Tinubu. According

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FG Warns Nigerians Against Illegal Recruitment Into Foreign Armed Conflicts

Amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Federal Government has cautioned against the illegal recruitment of Nigerian citizens into foreign armed conflicts. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, warning that Nigerians who participate in foreign

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Fiscal Policy Committee Debunks Viral Claim of 25% Tax on Construction Funds

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed as false a viral video alleging that new tax laws will take effect in 2027 and impose a 25 per cent levy on funds designated for building materials and other transactions. In a statement, the committee clarified that the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 has already

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INEC Projects N873bn for 2027 General Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected a total of N873 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the commission’s 2026 budget proposal and detailed cost estimate for the 2027 elections before the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters of the National Assembly.

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Senate Defends Electoral Act Amendments as Being in Nigerians’ Interest

The Senate has defended its recent amendments to the Electoral Act, stating that lawmakers carried out extensive deliberations to ensure the provisions serve the best interests of Nigerians. On Tuesday, the Upper Chamber amended the Act to allow for the electronic transmission of election results, while also making provisions for technical challenges that may arise

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ADC Disowns Alleged Ikwerre LG Chairman in Rivers

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has distanced itself from one Igwe Sunday Ohahuru, who has been parading himself as the party’s chairman in Ikwerre Local Government Area. State Chairman of the ADC, Leader Sampson, stated that Ohahuru is neither a registered member of the party nor authorized to speak on its behalf,

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Wike Confirms Tinubu’s Intervention in Rivers Political Crisis

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the lingering political crisis in Rivers State, expressing optimism that the latest move could bring lasting calm to the troubled political landscape. Wike made the disclosure on Tuesday while inspecting ongoing road projects in Abuja, noting that the

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Alliance for Credible Elections Faults Senate’s Revised Position on Real-Time Result Transmission

The Senate has bowed to nationwide pressure to rescind its earlier stance on the real-time electronic transmission of election results, announcing a revised proposal that prioritizes electronic uploading while retaining manual collation where internet connectivity fails. Under the new arrangement, electronic transmission will serve as the primary method of uploading results, while Form EC8A will

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Appeal Court Upholds Senate’s Suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled that the Senate acted within its constitutional powers in suspending the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over misconduct. In a unanimous decision delivered by a three-member panel of justices, the appellate court held that neither the senator’s parliamentary privilege nor her constitutional rights were violated

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Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Victory Over Terrorism, Banditry

By Paul Chimodo President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will overcome the threats posed by terrorists and bandits across the country. He gave the assurance during his opening remarks at the ongoing National Executive Council conference on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development, where he emphasised the government’s commitment to restoring peace

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