Politics

ADC Faults Rivers Government’s Free Education Claim

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described the Rivers State Government’s claim of providing free education at primary and secondary levels as deceptive. Speaking in an interview, the ADC Chairman in Rivers State, Leader Samson, said the state last experienced genuine free education during the administration of former Governor Chibike Rotimi Amaechi. According to him,

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Kalabari Democratic Front Raises Alarm Over Tension in Asari-Toru Local Government

The Kalabari Democratic Front (KDF) has expressed serious concern over rising tensions between the executive and legislative arms of the Asari-Toru Local Government. In a statement, the pan-Kalabari political watchdog condemned the growing hostility, distrust, and public disagreements between the Local Government Chairman and the Legislative Council. The group attributed the friction to political forces

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Backlash Trails Senate’s Rejection of Real-Time Electronic Transmission of Election Results

The Nigerian Senate is facing widespread criticism following its rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. A Professor of Politics and Governance at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Ken Nwaeke, said many senators are aware they may struggle to secure re-election in a truly free and fair

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Politics Foreign

Trump Says U.S. Coordinated Sokoto Christmas Day Air Strikes With Nigeria

United States President Donald Trump has disclosed that the American government coordinated the Sokoto Christmas Day air strikes targeting ISIS militants in collaboration with the Nigerian government. Trump made the statement while addressing guests at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. According to him, the strikes were ordered to decimate ISIS fighters he accused

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Umeh Clarifies Senate Position on Electronic Transmission of Election Results

Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has clarified that the Senate unanimously approved the electronic transmission of election results in the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act, contrary to public reports suggesting that lawmakers endorsed only a “transfer” of results. Umeh explained that the legislative process leading to the amendment was thorough and deliberate, involving

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Politics Economy

Tinubu Seeks World Bank Support for Nigeria’s Economic Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has called on the World Bank to support Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, particularly in the areas of agriculture, youth employment, and private sector growth. He said such support is critical to his administration’s strategy to strengthen the economy and create more opportunities for Nigerians. The president made the appeal on Tuesday while

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Senate Stalls on Electoral Act Amendment Bill

Passage of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026, again remained inconclusive on Tuesday as the Senate failed to reach a decision after spending over four hours considering the report of a seven-member ad hoc committee behind closed doors. The upper chamber had commenced deliberations on the consolidated report of the committee, which

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PDP Governors Reject Wike-Backed Committee Decisions

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have rejected decisions taken by a committee reportedly backed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over party leadership and convention plans. The governors said the committee lacked the constitutional authority to make such decisions. The disagreement has further deepened the internal crisis within the opposition

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FCT Workers Suspend Strike After Wike’s Assurance

Workers in the Federal Capital Territory have suspended their industrial action following assurances from the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, that no worker will be victimised over participation in the strike. Labour unions also agreed to withdraw a lawsuit filed against the FCT Administration after negotiations with government officials. The strike, which affected essential services in

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FCT Minister Wike Commends Ijaw Lawmakers, Commissiones NDDC Roads in Wakirike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended state lawmakers of Ijaw extraction for standing firmly with him since the onset of the political crisis in Rivers State in 2023. He made the commendation during a grand civic reception organized in his honour by the Wakirike Ethnic Nationality, which comprises nine

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