Politics

Matawalle in high-level meeting in China to bolster Nigeria’s defence capabilities

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, is participating in a high-level security meeting with a leading Chinese manufacturer of advanced anti-terrorism and high-tech defence equipment. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Jeff Promise, on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence.

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Rivers identifies kidnapping, herder menace as Solad set for action

The Rivers State government has identified three key security threats in the state. The government has vowed to fight back. Details:Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas Rtd, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has vowed to launch intervention actions in some local council areas of the state that have raised outcry over kidnapping and herder-farmer clashes.

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Wherever Kwankwaso goes, we follow – Yusuf vows

Gov.Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso’s political decisions. Yusuf pledged to follow Kwankwaso’s political lead, stating, “wherever he goes politically, his supporters will follow.”The Governor made this declaration while addressing 484 local government Councilors from the 44 Local government areas at the Government House on Sunday. Yusuf

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President Tinubu to Meet Power GenCos Amid N4trn Debt Crisis Threatening Electricity Supply

President Bola Tinubu is expected to meet with the leadership of Nigeria’s power-generating companies as part of an emergency effort to address the N4trn debt threatening to cripple the country’s electricity supply chain. The move follows a high-level meeting on Tuesday between the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and chairmen of GenCos in Abuja, amid

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Former Emohua LG Chairman David Omereji Expresses Gratitude, Calls for Governor Fubara’s Reinstatement

The former Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, David Omereji, has expressed profound gratitude to the people of Emohua for the opportunity they gave him to serve them. Omereji made these remarks on Saturday during a surprise birthday visit from friends, political associates, members of the Simplified Movement in Emohua, and other well-wishers in Port

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Rivers PRP Chairman Decries Politicians’ Lack of Interest, Laments Economic Hardship

The Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) in Rivers State, Nature Kieghe, has sharply criticized the current political class, asserting that they do not prioritize the interests of the state’s residents. Speaking as a guest on Rhythm’s news and current affairs program, “Viewpoint,” Nature Kieghe expressed deep concern over the economic conditions faced by

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Former NANS Scribe Dismisses Claims of External Control, Clarifies Support from Seyi Tinubu

he immediate past Secretary-General of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Bariereka David, has refuted allegations that the student body is under external influence. Speaking to our reporter, Emelda Ifeme, David clarified that while NANS does receive support from individuals and corporate organizations from time to time, this should not be misinterpreted as external

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PDP Governors Reportedly Reach Agreement with FCT Minister Wike Ahead of 2027

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reportedly struck a deal with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, regarding the political landscape leading up to the 2027 general elections. According to sources cited in a recent report by Punch, the agreement was reached following a meeting

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Ex-NAPAC Chair Challenges Akpoti-Uduaghan: ‘Present Proof!’

The immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee, Texas, Mr Ike Chidolue, has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to present credible evidence to support her allegations or resign from the Senate. Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of

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Experts examine what would be the points of negotiation between Wike and Fubara

By Ignatius Chukwu Political experts are said to be examining what would be the grounds of negotiation when the godfather and godson of Rivers politics begin, if it would. Investigations have helped to put together a list of what is called sensitive points that must be resolved for democracy and genuine peace to return: It

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