Politics

PRP Governorship Candidate Welcomes INEC Voter Registration Extension

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Rivers State, Nature Dumale-Kieghe, has described the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) two-week extension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as a step in the right direction. Speaking in an interview with Today FM, Dumale-Kieghe said the extension would provide more Nigerians, particularly first-time voters,

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Politics

Court Orders Forfeiture of Five Properties Linked to Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman

A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has ordered the permanent forfeiture of five properties belonging to former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to the Federal Government. The order was issued on July 2, 2026, following Mamman’s conviction and 75-year prison sentence for corruption-related offences involving the diversion of public funds during his time

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Politics

Fubara Says Army Day Celebration Counters Negative Narratives About Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the decision by the Nigerian Army to host the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) in Port Harcourt has helped counter what he described as negative narratives and sponsored campaigns aimed at portraying Rivers State in a bad light. Speaking at the grand finale of the Army’s 163rd

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Politics

ICPC Recovers ₦5.79bn in Proceeds of Crime

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it recovered ₦5.79 billion in proceeds of crime between January and June 2026 as part of its ongoing anti-corruption efforts. The commission said the recoveries reflect its commitment to promoting accountability, transparency and good governance across the country. ICPC also warned that corruption continues

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Politics

Peter Obi Urges Tinubu to Resign or Drop Re-election Bid

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to either resign from office or abandon any plans to seek re-election, citing what he described as the administration’s failure to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Obi accused the Federal Government of lacking compassion for victims of insecurity and failing to fulfil key

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Politics

CHRICED Demands Independent Probe Into PFIPC Controversy

The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called for an independent investigation into the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The organisation also urged the immediate suspension of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, pending the outcome of the investigation. CHRICED said an independent probe

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Politics

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure Development

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is making significant progress in infrastructure development, describing improved mobility as a key driver of productivity and economic growth. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the flag-off of the Dikwa-Gamboru Road project in Borno State, the President said the Federal Government remains committed to rehabilitating

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Governor Fubara Receives Vice President Shettima Ahead of 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has received Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Port Harcourt International Airport ahead of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). Vice President Shettima arrived in Rivers State to represent President Bola Tinubu at the annual event being hosted in Port Harcourt. The Nigerian Army Day Celebration commemorates the establishment

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Politics

ONELGA Chairman Blames Salary Delay on Verification Exercise

The Chairman of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, Shedrack Ogbogu, has attributed the protest by some workers over unpaid salaries to discrepancies arising from the Rivers State Government’s staff verification exercise. He said the council inherited a nominal roll of 1,306 workers and that the verification exercise uncovered irregularities, leading to the temporary removal of some

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Security Politics

Army Chief Says Rescue Operation Underway for Abducted Oyo Pupils

The Chief of Army Staff has confirmed that security forces are actively conducting operations to rescue the pupils abducted in Oyo State. He assured the public that troops are working with other security agencies to secure the safe release of the victims and bring those responsible for the abduction to justice. The Army chief also

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