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2027 Election Will Be Defining Moment for Nigeria — Rivers Liberation Movement

The Rivers Liberation Movement has described the 2027 general election as a defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy. Convener of the group, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa, said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is prepared to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process by resisting any attempts to undermine the will of the people. Dr. Nwibubasa made the

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Tinubu to Forward Tunji Disu’s Name to Senate as Substantive IGP

President Bola Tinubu is set to transmit the name of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to the Senate for confirmation as the substantive Inspector General of Police. The move will follow a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council, which the President is expected to convene shortly to formally consider the appointment in line with

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Tinubu Removes IGP Egbetokun, Appoints AIG Disu as Successor

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and is set to appoint Assistant Inspector-General of Police Olatunji “Tunji” Disu as the new head of the Nigeria Police Force. Sources in the Presidency said Egbetokun was informed of the decision during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and directed to

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APC Secures Major Wins as INEC Declares FCT, Rivers By-Election Results

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared winners in Saturday’s area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and by-elections in Rivers State, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) recording major victories. In Kuje Area Council, APC candidate Danjuma Shekwolo won the chairmanship election with 17,269 votes. The Returning Officer, Nkiruka Odoh of

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National Assembly Unveils Key Reforms in Electoral Act 2026

The National Assembly of Nigeria has outlined major reforms introduced in the Electoral Act 2026, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process. Among the key provisions are mandatory electronic transmission of election results, compulsory use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), the establishment of a dedicated fund for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and

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EFCC Arrests 20 Suspects Over Electoral Offences in FCT Council Polls

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested 20 suspects for various electoral offences during the February 21, 2026, area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The commission disclosed that the suspects were apprehended across different parts of the FCT for offences ranging from vote buying and vote selling to

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MOSOP Mourns Senator Barry Mpigi, Describes Death as Great Loss to Ogoni Nation

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed shock over the recent death of Senator Barry Mpigi, describing his passing as a major loss to the people of Tai and the entire Ogoni ethnic nationality. In a statement signed by its leader, Andah Wai-Ogosu, MOSOP said the late lawmaker would be

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Residents Say There’s Nothing to Celebrate as Rivers Assembly Halts Fubara’s Impeachment

Residents of Port Harcourt have said there is nothing to celebrate following the decision of the Rivers State House of Assembly to suspend impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. The residents, who spoke on the development, maintained that the governor had not committed any offence to warrant impeachment in

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ICPC Searches Abuja Residence of Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai

Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday searched the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The development was confirmed in a brief statement issued by his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye. According to the statement, ICPC officials arrived at El-Rufai’s residence at about 2:00 p.m. and

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