Politics

Rivers Liberation Movement Calls for Bold Leadership

The Convener of the Rivers Liberation Movement, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa, says Rivers State is in desperate need of a bold and courageous leader. He warned that the era of settling for timid leadership must end if the people are to experience meaningful development and improved living conditions. He also advised citizens to look beyond candidates

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Entertainment & Lifestyle Politics

The Future Awards Africa Independent Opens Nominations in Four States

The Future Awards Africa Independent (TFAAi) has announced the opening of nominations for its inaugural edition, set to begin on Friday, 27 March 2026, in Abia State, Kano State, Rivers State, and Oyo State. Building on the legacy of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), TFAAi aims to recognise young changemakers driving innovation and progress at

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Oil and Gas Politics

IPMAN Urges FG to Support Private Refineries Amid Petrol Crisis

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on the Federal Government to support private refineries as a solution to the persistent high cost of petrol. Speaking with reporters, the chairman of IPMAN, Port Harcourt Unit, Tekena Ikpaki, urged the government to go beyond turnaround maintenance of old refineries, describing the construction of

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Politics

PDP Factional Chairman Tanimu Turaki Appeals Bench Warrant

The Tanimu Turaki, factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has appealed a bench warrant issued for his arrest by a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, and filed an application seeking a stay of execution. The warrant was issued on Thursday by Justice Peter Kekemeke after Turaki failed to appear

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Politics

INEC Unveils Updated Voter Education Manuals Ahead of 2027 Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched updated voter education manuals as part of efforts to tackle voter apathy and boost participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the Commission said the initiative was carried out in collaboration with national and international partners, including the

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Politics

Power Minister Apologizes Over Prolonged Blackouts, Promises Improvement

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologized to Nigerians over the prolonged and severe electricity outages recorded in recent weeks. ⚡ Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Adelabu admitted that the ongoing blackout has worsened living conditions, particularly amid the intense dry-season heat being experienced across parts of the country. The

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Politics

INEC Meets Political Party Leaders, Unveils New Guidelines Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has convened a meeting with leaders of political parties at its headquarters in Abuja to unveil and deliberate on new electoral guidelines ahead of the 2027 general elections. 🗳️ The meeting brought together chairmen and secretaries of registered political parties, alongside their representatives, to discuss preparations and strengthen collaboration

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Politics

Labour Party Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to Southern Region

The Labour Party (LP) has announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections has been zoned to the southern region of the country, as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the polls. 🗳️ The disclosure was made by the party’s National Caretaker Committee Chairman, Nenadi Usman, on the sidelines of a

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Politics

Dickson Laments PDP Crisis, Says Jonathan ‘Must Be Sad’ Party Is ‘Killed and Buried’

Senator Seriake Dickson has expressed dissatisfaction over the ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that former President Goodluck Jonathan “must be sad” about the party’s current state. Dickson, who recently defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said the PDP — which produced three presidents since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999

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Politics

Akpabio Congratulates Nigerian Women on International Women’s Day

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated women, particularly Nigerian women, on this year’s International Women’s Day. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President praised Nigerian women for the sacrifices they make for their families and for their role in building society. Akpabio

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