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“No More Empty Noise” — Sowore Challenges Soludo, Otti, Abaribe, Obi On Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on governors, politicians, and traditional leaders from the South-East to join him in a peaceful march to Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, ABN TV reports. Sowore made the declaration on his verified...
Agbamuche-Mbu Appointed As Acting INEC Chair
After a decade of steering Nigeria’s elections through sweeping reforms and digital innovations, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday announced his resignation. Yakubu, who has been at the helm since 2015, formally stepped down during the Commission’s quarterly meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners RECs in Abuja, describing the session as his “last as...
Army Condemns Officer’s Killing By Wife In Akwa-Ibom
The Nigerian Army 2 Brigade in Akwa Ibom State has condemned the killing of Lieutenant Samson Haruna, the Regimental Medical Officer of 6 Battalion, who passed on after his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic dispute at the Willington Bassey Barracks The tragic incident followed a similar one involving one Christopher Enobong Jimmy, a 42-year-old man, who was...
Reps To Debate Motion Seeking Medical Intervention For Detained Kanu
The House of Representatives will this week debate a motion seeking urgent medical intervention for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr Nnamdi Kanu. The resolution of the House followed an intervention during Tuesday’s plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who in reaction to a point of order raised on the subject matter by the member...
Abbas Pledges Commitment To Electoral, Security Bills
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has pledged the commitment of the parliament to championing reforms bordering on the electoral, economic, and security sectors of the country. He stated this on Tuesday in his welcome address to members of the House, following the resumption from their annual recess, which commenced on July 24, 2025. There have been calls...
“Tinubu Is Working Hard To Make Living Better For FCT Residents” – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is working hard to make life better for FCT residents and Nigerians in general. Wike made the remarks while inaugurating the rehabilitation of Old Keffi Road, from Kado Village to Dei Dei, Abuja, on Tuesday. He explained that the rehabilitation of the road was in fulfilment of...
2027: Mark, Aregbesola, Other ADC Leaders In Closed-door Meeting
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, are in a closed-door meeting in Abuja. The meeting, chaired by former Senate President and ADC National Chairman, David Mark, was attended by prominent party figures including Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the National Secretary; Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation; and Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, a former Governor of Edo...
Senator Natasha Resumes At Plenary Session
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP), representing Kogi Central, resumed plenary at the National Assembly on Tuesday. Natasha, who rounded off her six-month suspension, officially resumed her seat in the senate on Tuesday at exactly 11:42 am. She walked into the Senate chambers, made her way to her seat, and after taking it, exchanged pleasantries with a few senators. She was accompanied by several...
Lawyer Urges Court To Bar Jonathan From 2027 Election
A lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, on Monday, urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to bar ex-President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Citing constitutional grounds, Mr Jideobi urged the court to issue an order of perpetual injunction, restraining Mr Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party in the country for the purpose of participating in the poll. He...
“It’s Wrong To Applaud My Project And Criticize Tinubu” – Wike Tells Critics
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday launched the extension of Mohammed Isa Road in Asokoro District, with a declaration that it was wrong for critics to praise his projects while attacking the President, Bola Tinubu, who drives them. Wike, who has become one of Tinubu’s strongest defenders in the country, recalled how a critic had...
