Politics

TMG hails INEC’s transparent process in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recall moves by constituents 

The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring a transparent process on the moves by some constituents to recall the suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. Chairman of TMG, Mr Auwal  Rafsanjani, gave the commendation at a news conference on Monday on Abuja. Rafsanjani particularly praised the

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Rivers State High Court Grants Substituted Service in Defamation Suit Involving Prince Tonye Princewill

In a significant legal development, the Rivers State High Court has granted Prince Tonye T.J.T Princewill the permission to serve court documents through substituted means in an ongoing defamation and breach of contract lawsuit. This matter involves Chinenye Agwumba, Kalabari TV, and two other parties. The lawsuit, filed by Princewill through his attorney, Professor Richard

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Politics General

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will withstand flood for 50 years – FG

 The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has given the assurance that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is being constructed to withstand flood for  about 50 years. Umahi gave the assurance at a stakeholder engagement on Section 2 of the highway project on Sunday in Lagos. “We will make sure that our pavement level is going

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ACF urges FG to end killings in Plateau

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep sorrow over the recent attacks by terror gangs on vulnerable communities in Plateau, which claimed numerous lives, including those of children. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tanko Baba, the forum described the March 28, 2025 attacks as disheartening and frightening. According to

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NYCN rejects planned ‘Take It Back Movement’ nationwide protest

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has disassociated itself from the ‘Take It Back Movement’, nationwide protest scheduled for Monday while suing for peace especially among the youths. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has called on the organisers of the planned protest to rescind their decision, describing the timing of the demonstration as ill-conceived

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Anambra poll: Ukachukwu emerges APC guber candidate

Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu, one of the aspirants in the upcoming  Governoship Election in Anambra, has emerged the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ukachukwu was declared the winner of the party’s governorship primary election in the early hours of Sunday morning by the Chairman of the Election Committee and Returning Officer, Gov. Bassey Otu

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PDP postpones Anambra governorship primary to April 8

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted its Anambra governorship primary from April 5 to April 8. Chidi Chidebe, PDP Anambra chairman, confirmed the development in Awka during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. The primary will produce the party’s candidate for the Nov. 8 governorship election. Chidebe said the

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Politics Security

Tinubu vows to punish gunmen behind Plateau attacks

 President Bola Tinubu on Saturday vowed that the gunmen responsible for the recent attacks in Plateau would be apprehended and punished. Gunmen launched brutal assaults on Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government, as well as Manguna and Dafo villages, resulting in the loss of lives and widespread destruction of property. Mr Bayo

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Moghalu wins LP ticket in Anambra

Chief George Moghalu has emerged as the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the upcoming Anambra governorship election scheduled for Nov 8,  following the party’s primary election held on Saturday in Awka. Moghalu, a former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), secured 573 votes to defeat his only opponent, Mr John Nwosu, who

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Abia governor vows retirement after tenure

Abia Governor, Alex Otti, has firmly ruled out any plans to contest for a Senate seat after his tenure ends. He made the declaration on Saturday during a reception held in his honour by the Anambra Development Unions Association, Aba branch. Otti dismissed speculations of a senatorial ambition, describing the rumours as baseless and misleading.

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