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Abaribe, Ohanaeze Chieftain React to Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction, Describe Verdict as “Black Day”

Former Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has expressed disappointment over the conviction and sentencing of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Abaribe said the outcome did not come as a surprise, noting that many had predicted the judgment long before it was delivered. In a similar reaction, the immediate past Vice President of

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Tinubu Orders Defence Minister to Relocate to Kebbi After Abduction of 24 Schoolgirls

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to immediately relocate to Kebbi State following the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in the state. The directive was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Tinubu instructed

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PDP NEC Expels Governors, Key Leaders Over Anti-Party Activities

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), reportedly backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has ratified the expulsion of the Governors of Oyo, Bauchi, and Zamfara States — Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed, and Dauda Lawal respectively — along with other key party figures. Also affected are former Board of Trustees Chairman

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Kabiru Turaki Assumes Office as PDP National Chairman Amid Tensions

The newly elected National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, formally assumed office on Tuesday at the party’s National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. Turaki arrived alongside Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. In his remarks, he thanked PDP leaders for their “resilience” and “courage” in resisting

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Kebbi Government Updates on Abducted Schoolgirls, Two Escape

The Kebbi State Government has clarified the number of schoolgirls still in captivity following a recent abduction, revealing that two of the kidnapped students have escaped. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Halima Bande, made the disclosure while speaking to journalists in Zuru on Tuesday. She explained that bandits abducted 26 girls during the

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Tinubu Directs VP Shettima to Visit Kebbi Over Kidnapped Schoolgirls

President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to express sympathy to the state government and reassure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School that efforts are ongoing for their swift release. The directive was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by

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Governor Fubara Condemns Misinformation, Affirms Peace in Rivers State

Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has condemned what he described as a deliberate campaign of misinformation aimed at portraying the state as unsafe. He reaffirmed that Rivers State remains peaceful and fully open for business, tourism, and major events. The Governor made the remarks on Sunday night during the grand finale of the Python Golf

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Reps Ask FG to Halt WAEC’s Planned CBT for 2026 WASSCE

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to stop the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, from introducing Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Lawmakers warned that the proposed shift to CBT could lead to widespread academic failure, psychological stress, and even potential fatalities among students

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Lawan Urges Nigerians to Respect Armed Forces Amid Wike–Naval Officer Incident

Former President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has urged Nigerians to accord maximum respect to the country’s armed forces following the recent altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer in Abuja. Lawan made the call while speaking to journalists after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at

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FG Engages US in Talks Amid Military Threat by Trump

The Federal Government of Nigeria is holding discussions with authorities in the United States following a military threat reportedly issued by US President Donald Trump. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during an interview with Sky News, noting that diplomatic channels are proving effective in easing tensions between the two countries.

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