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Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Amaechi, others attend ADC coalition unveiling in Abuja

Prominent opposition politicians including ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar and a former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, have arrived at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja for a media conference of the emerging opposition coalition. Other key political figures sighted at the venue include a former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai; a former Rivers State

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Supreme Court Reserved Judgment in Edo State Governorship Election Petition

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the ongoing legal dispute over the Edo State Governorship Election Petition. The apex court adjourned the case sine die, after hearing arguments from both sides concerning the election that resulted in Senator Monday Okpebholo being declared the duly elected governor. Justice Garba Lawal, who presided over the appeal

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Former SenatePresident David Mark Resigns from Peoples Democratic Party

In a significant political development, former Senate President and prominent Nigerian politician David Mark has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a formal letter titled “Notice of Resignation from the PDP,” Senator Mark expressed concerns over the party’s escalating internal divisions and unresolved leadership crises, which he cited as key reasons

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Rivers State Youth Council Endorses Peace Deal, Calls for Continued Unity and Dialogue

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Rivers State has formally endorsed the recent peace agreement involving Governor Fubara, the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and the state lawmakers. The youth body described the peace deal as a vital step toward ensuring lasting peace and promoting sustainable development within the state. In a statement signed

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Controversy Trails Rivers State 2025 Budget Proposal, as Critics Condemn Excessive Allocations

The proposed allocations in Rivers State’s 2025 budget, overseen by the state’s administrator, retired Vice Admiral IBOK ETE-IBAS, have sparked widespread condemnation. Critics describe the figures as outrageously excessive, raising concerns over misappropriation and mismanagement. In particular, the House of Representatives raised questions on Monday over the proposed N24 billion for CCTV cameras to be

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Foreign Politics

Israel Agrees to “Necessary Conditions” to Finalize 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire

Israel has announced that it has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalize a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, paving the way for a potential de-escalation of the ongoing conflict. In a post on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that during the proposed ceasefire, the United States would work collaboratively with all parties involved

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Concerned PDP Leaders Call for Collective Effort to Unseat President Tinubu in 2027

A coalition of prominent leaders from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Senate President David Mark, has issued a rallying cry for Nigerians to unite in efforts to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The leaders held a closed-door meeting in Abuja on Tuesday to deliberate

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Foreign Politics

Tehran Urges US to Cease Strikes if Diplomacy is to Resume

Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, has warned that the United States must rule out any further strikes on Iran if it hopes to re-engage in diplomatic negotiations. Takht-Ravanchi stated that the Trump administration has communicated through mediators its interest in returning to talks with Iran. However, he emphasized that the US has not clarified

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Presidency Clarifies President Tinubu’s Visit to Saint Lucia as Strategic Engagements, Not Vacation

The Nigerian presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Saint Lucia was a vacation, affirming that the trip is for strategic engagements. President Tinubu arrived in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, early Sunday, prompting widespread speculation that he was on holiday. However, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga issued a statement on Sunday dismissing

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Governor Caleb Mutfwang Blames Nigeria’s Insecurity on Elites, Calls for Community Policing in Plateau State

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has attributed Nigeria’s persistent insecurity to the actions and inactions of the country’s elite. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting themed ‘Dialogue on Community Policing as a Panacea for Insecurity in Nigeria: The Case of Plateau State,’ the governor emphasized that the elite have played a significant role in deepening

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