Security Politics

DSS Arrests Five Suspected Arms Couriers Linked to Niger School Attack

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five suspected arms couriers, including two nationals of Niger, in connection with the supply of weapons to gunmen involved in the attack on St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri Village, Niger State. The suspects are believed to have provided logistical support to the armed group that attacked

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Security Politics

FG Assures Safe Rescue of Abducted Oyo Teachers, Students

The Federal Government has assured families of teachers, students and pupils abducted in Oyo State that efforts are underway to secure their safe rescue and return. Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, gave the assurance during a visit to Ogbomosho, where he led a Federal Government delegation to meet with community leaders

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Politics

NDC Urges Public to Ignore Unofficial Primary Election Results

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has urged members of the public to disregard results of its nationwide primaries circulating on social media. In a statement, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said the results remain with the National Executive Council and that only the NEC has the authority to officially announce the outcome of the

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Politics

Kalabari Democratic Front Congratulates Dumo Lulu-Briggs

The Kalabari Democratic Front has congratulated businessman and politician Dumo Lulu-Briggs on his emergence as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. In a statement signed by National Secretary Daso Denise-Bobmuel and Asari-Toru Coordinator Biobele George, the group described his emergence as recognition of years of public service, leadership and contributions to the development

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Politics

RIWAMA COMMENDS FUBARA OVER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

The Rivers State Waste Management Agency, RIWAMA, has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for what it described as remarkable infrastructure and development projects recorded during his three years in office. In a statement signed by the Managing Director of RIWAMA, Dr. Ibimina Wokoma, the agency praised the governor for sustained investments in infrastructure, healthcare, education and

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Politics

NDP, APGA UNVEIL GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES IN RIVERS

One of the newly registered political parties, the National Democratic Party, NDP, has unveiled Dr. Silva Opusunju as its governorship candidate for Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dr. Opusunju emerged through a consensus arrangement during the party’s primary election held in Port Harcourt. Speaking shortly after his emergence, the governorship candidate assured

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Politics

MOSOP ALLEGES POLITICAL EXCLUSION OF OGONI PEOPLE

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, has condemned what it described as the political marginalization and exclusion of Ogoni people from the governance structure of Rivers State. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Imeabe Saviour Oscar, the group accused political leaders in the state of sidelining qualified Ogoni sons and

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Politics

RIVERS AT 59: STAKEHOLDERS REFLECT ON PROGRESS, CHALLENGES

As Rivers State marks 59 years since its creation, stakeholders have continued to reflect on the achievements and challenges confronting the state. Rivers State was created on May 27, 1967, under Decree 14 issued by former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, from part of the old Eastern Region. Speaking on the anniversary, former Rivers

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Foreign Politics

Ousmane Sonko elected Senegal’s National Assembly speaker amid opposition boycott

Senegal’s National Assembly on Tuesday elected ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker in a vote boycotted by opposition lawmakers, following months of political tension that culminated in his dismissal from government. Sonko’s emergence as speaker comes just four days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed him from his position as prime minister. Opposition

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Politics

Court clears Goodluck Jonathan to contest 2027 presidential election

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ruled that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to participate in the 2027 presidential election. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Peter Lifu held that Jonathan’s eligibility to contest had already been affirmed by both a Federal High Court in Yenagoa and the Court of Appeal, stating that

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