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Coalition: INEC Hindering Registration Of New Parties – Amaechi
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Coalition: INEC Hindering Registration Of New Parties – Amaechi

Chibuzo Ukaibe

Former minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of stopping the registration of new political parties ahead of the 2027 election. Amaechi who was a guest at AriseTv Prime Time programme, said INEC has…

APC G3 Hails Tinubu For Clearing Trapped Airlines’ Funds
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APC G3 Hails Tinubu For Clearing Trapped Airlines’ Funds

Jonathan Nda-Isaiah

The APC Grassroots Governance Group (APC G3) on Tuesday commended President Bola Tinubu for clearing trapped airlines’ revenue. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently said Nigeria has been removed from the list of countries with unrepatriated airlines’…

Zulum Lauds Military Over Killing Of Top ISWAP Commander, Abu Fatima
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Zulum Lauds Military Over Killing Of Top ISWAP Commander, Abu Fatima

Francis Okoye

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has commended troops of the Nigerian Military, members of the Civilian Joint Taskforce (CJTF), hunters and vigilantes over the recent Killing of a top ISWAP commander, Abu Fatima and two others in Aleru village of Kukawa local government…

Nasarawa Assembly Urges IGP, Kano Govt To Fish Out Killers Of DPO
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Nasarawa Assembly Urges IGP, Kano Govt To Fish Out Killers Of DPO

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The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has urged the Inspector-General of Police and the Kano State government to fish out killers of CSP Muhammad Ali, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano, Kano State. The House condemned the gruesome killing of the police officer and a…

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President Tinubu And The Niger Delta: A Match Made In Heaven

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The Niger Delta has never had it so good, enjoying a period of peace, stability and development. Although some challenges remain, the last two years under the administration of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have indeed been momentous for the region.…

Mokwa Flood: FG Blames Climate Change, Says Dams Not Responsible
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Mokwa Flood: FG Blames Climate Change, Says Dams Not Responsible

Patience Ivie Ihejirika

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has attributed the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, to extreme weather conditions triggered by climate change rather than any dam-related activity, dispelling speculation about the safety of the…

Senator Bello Donates ₦50m To Support Niger Flood Victims
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Senator Bello Donates ₦50m To Support Niger Flood Victims

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The senator representing Niger North Senatorial District and chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Distinguished Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, has dispatched a high-level delegation to express condolences to the people of Mokwa following the recent catastrophic…

JUSUN Strike Stalls Senator Natasha’s Case
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JUSUN Strike Stalls Senator Natasha’s Case

Olakunle Olasanmi

The industrial action embarked upon by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has stalled the hearing of the case against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi State. The senator is expected to appear before…

Land Border Surveillance At 60 Percent, Says NSA
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Land Border Surveillance At 60 Percent, Says NSA

Tarkaa David

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has said land border surveillance has improved by over 60 percent despite widespread killings across the country. Ribadu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to bolstering internal security and ensuring that…

Swept Away – Tackling Nigeria’s Perennial Flooding Challenges
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Swept Away – Tackling Nigeria’s Perennial Flooding Challenges

Olufunke Baruwa

Each rainy season in Nigeria brings with it a familiar nightmare of cities submerged, communities displaced, livelihoods destroyed and lives lost. From Lagos to Lokoja, Port Harcourt to Makurdi, the story is the same: floodwaters sweeping away everything in their path.…

ECOWAS At 50: Resetting West Africa’s Growth Agenda
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ECOWAS At 50: Resetting West Africa’s Growth Agenda

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O Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) rolled out the drums to celebrate its landmark 50th anniversary in Lagos, Nigeria, its birthplace. The celebration evoked memories of unity, shared values, and a collective aspiration for…

My Support For Tinubu Not For Personal Gain – Kalu
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My Support For Tinubu Not For Personal Gain – Kalu

Samson Elijah

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said that his public support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is not driven by personal ambition or political sycophancy. Speaking during a live appearance on Channels Television’s…

Experts Call For Ethical, Inclusive Use Of AI In Information Retrieval
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Experts Call For Ethical, Inclusive Use Of AI In Information Retrieval

Henry Tyohemba

Experts have called for the ethical and inclusive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in information retrieval to ensure fairness, transparency and equal access. They made the call yesterday in Abuja during a three-day National Conference on Harnessing AI Techniques for…

Okorocha Denies Discrediting APC, Reaffirms Commitment
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Okorocha Denies Discrediting APC, Reaffirms Commitment

Angela Nkwo- Akpolu

Former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, has denied recent claims that he discredited the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement by his former special adviser on Media, Samuel Onwuemeodo, Okorocha said the claims were false and fabricated by his political…

Former EFCC Chairman, Bawa Unveils Book On Fuel Subsidy Fraud
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Former EFCC Chairman, Bawa Unveils Book On Fuel Subsidy Fraud

Ejike Ejike

Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has released a new book titled ‘The Shadow of Loot and Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud.’ The exposé provides an authoritative account of Nigeria’s…

Reps Raise Concerns As N250bn Missing From Public Coffers
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Reps Raise Concerns As N250bn Missing From Public Coffers

James Kwen

The House of Representatives has said that the 2020/2021 Auditor General’s report revealed that over a quarter-trillion Naira public expenditures remained unaccounted for with high incidents of unauthorised virements, growing number of audit queries each fiscal year and…