Politics

2027: Peter Obi Can’t Penetrate North Like Tinubu – Keyamo

As political calculations begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that Labour Party’s Peter Obi lacks the political reach to penetrate northern Nigeria and secure votes comparable to those of President Bola Tinubu. Keyamo, a prominent voice in the Tinubu administration,

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Falana Urges Tinubu to Lead Fight Against Poverty, Not Just Advise Governors

Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take direct responsibility in tackling the rising poverty levels across the country, rather than simply urging state governors to act. Falana made the appeal in a statement issued on Sunday, in response to President Tinubu’s recent

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Rivers APC Chairman Emeka Beke Condemns Tony Okocha’s Claim to Party Leadership

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Emeka Beke, has condemned Tony Okocha for continuing to parade himself as the chairman of the party in the state despite a court judgment barring him from doing so. Speaking to journalists during a visit to the newly elected National Chairman of the APC

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Bianca Ojukwu Meets Ghanaian Foreign Minister Over Protests Targeting Nigerians

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has met with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Ablakwa, to address recent protests targeting Nigerians residing in Ghana. In a statement shared on her official social media account on Thursday, Ojukwu said the meeting focused on growing concerns stemming from the demonstrations, during

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Politics

Tinubu Urges Governors to Prioritise Rural Development, Poverty Eradication

President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians by increasing investments in key sectors such as rural electrification, agricultural mechanisation, poverty eradication, and infrastructure development. The President made the call during the 150th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja. His

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OCJ Okocha: Constitutional Amendment Long Overdue, Should Involve All Nigerians

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, OCJ Okocha, says the amendment of Nigeria’s constitution is long overdue, noting that he expected the process to begin when former President Olusegun Obasanjo assumed office in 1999 after military rule. Okocha emphasized that constitutional amendment should not be the sole responsibility of the National Assembly but must involve the participation

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Politics

Rivers Sole Administrator Calls for Community-Driven Development Approach

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, has advocated for a strategic, community-driven approach to socio-economic development in Nigeria. He made the call on Tuesday while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), Dr. George Kelly, and his team at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Vice

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PRP Opens Doors to Disenchanted Rivers Residents, Pledges Development-Driven Politics

The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has called on residents of Rivers State who are disillusioned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join its fold in a bid to foster meaningful development. Speaking during the inauguration of the party’s secretariat in Port Harcourt, PRP National Chairman, Falalu Bello—represented by

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Politics Security

Insecurity in Northern Nigeria Has Reduced Under Tinubu — NSA Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has said that incidents of Boko Haram attacks, banditry, and communal conflicts in northern Nigeria have significantly reduced in the last two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Ribadu, who spoke on the security situation, compared the current state of affairs to that of the previous administration, citing

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Oil and Gas Politics

Senate Gives NNPCL 21 Days to Explain ₦210 Trillion Financial Discrepancies

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) a 21-day ultimatum to provide detailed explanations regarding financial discrepancies amounting to ₦210 trillion. This directive was issued on Tuesday when the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, appeared before the committee in response to an earlier

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