Politics

US Congress to Hold Briefing on Alleged Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

The United States House Appropriations Committee will hold a joint congressional briefing today, Tuesday, to examine the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. US Congressman Riley Moore confirmed the session on X, stating that House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chair, Mario Díaz-Balart, will lead the briefing. He will be joined by

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Politics Security

Rivers Police Arrest Four Suspects in Attack on Tonninno Filling Station

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with Monday’s attack on personnel of Tonninno Filling Station, located on Elioparanwo Road. The arrests followed directives from the Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, for the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) to take over the investigation, ensure the swift apprehension of the perpetrators, and recover

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Security Politics

OSPAC Boss Urges National Assembly to Back State Police, Warns Against LG Police Plan

By Preye Izogu The Commander General of the Organized Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), Emeka Onyeocha, has urged the National Assembly to focus on establishing state police rather than introducing local government police units. Onyeocha said policing at the local government level could be easily compromised, noting that effective security depends heavily on secrecy

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Security Politics

Tinubu Nominates Ex–Defence Chief Gen. Christopher Musa as New Minister of Defence

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The nomination was conveyed in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, naming Musa as the replacement for Mohammed Badaru, who resigned on Monday citing health reasons. In the letter, President Tinubu expressed confidence

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Politics

Port Harcourt Motorists Applaud Rivers Assembly for Summoning Transport Ministry, VIO Over Alleged Extortion

Some motorists in Port Harcourt have commended the Rivers State House of Assembly for summoning officials of the Ministry of Transport and Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) over alleged extortion and harassment. The Assembly, last week, directed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and the Chief VIO Officer to appear before it to explain

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Politics

Ex-Presidential Adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Urges National Assembly to Prioritise Integrity in Screening Ambassadorial Nominees

Former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has called on the National Assembly to subject the latest ambassadorial nominees to rigorous scrutiny, emphasising that personal integrity must outweigh political considerations. In a statement on Sunday, Baba-Ahmed warned lawmakers against allowing factors such as regionalism, ethnicity, or partisan loyalty to overshadow

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Politics

Presidency Faults Obasanjo’s Comments, Says Former President Lacks Moral Ground to Criticise Tinubu on Insecurity

The Presidency has fired back at former President Olusegun Obasanjo, stating that he lacks the moral credibility to criticise President Bola Tinubu over the country’s deteriorating security situation. Obasanjo, speaking at an event in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday, had expressed deep worry over the rising wave of insecurity across Nigeria. He argued that the

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Community Politics

Ikwerre LG Chairman Charles Wobodo Pledges to Uphold Godly Values, Attends Church Harvest Thanksgiving

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has attributed his emergence as council chairman to the grace of God, reaffirming that his administration will continue to honour and uphold godly principles. Wobodo made this known during the Annual Harvest Thanksgiving of the King of Apostles Catholic Church, Rumuepirikom, Port Harcourt, where he joined

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Politics

Rivers Liberation Movement Calls for Policy-Driven Leadership, Respect for Institutions

The Rivers Liberation Movement has urged political leaders in the state to look beyond election cycles and prioritise policies, institutional integrity, and inclusive governance as pathways to meaningful development. Speaking at the group’s Inaugural Leadership Summit themed “Leadership, Followership and Loyalty: The Rivers Democratic Experience,” Convener Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa said leadership should not be restricted

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Politics

Tinubu Approves Nigerian Team for US-Nigeria Joint Working Group on Security

President Bola Tinubu has approved the formation of Nigeria’s delegation to the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, a key step in strengthening bilateral cooperation aimed at addressing the country’s security challenges. The approval follows agreements reached during a recent visit to Washington, DC, by a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

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