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Adelabu Quits as Power Minister to Chase Oyo Governorship Ambition

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has resigned as Minister of Power, effective April 30, 2026. He cited his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship and comply with electoral laws. His exit marks a significant development ahead of upcoming elections in the state. Nigeria’s Minister of...

April 23, 2026

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FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.036 Trillion as Taiwo Oyedele Chairs First FAAC Meeting

KEY POINTS FG, states, and LGs received allocations from March 2026 revenue, with oil-producing states getting ₦120.759 billion derivation. The finance minister chaired his first FAAC meeting, marking another ₦2 trillion-plus distribution this year. Statutory revenue increased, but VAT and key oil-related revenues recorded...

April 23, 2026

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Rivers State administrator vows to restore order, reject violence

Ibas pledges to restore law and order in Rivers State, rejecting violence and committing to protect civil liberties during his tenure as administrator

March 21, 2025

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Rivers Crisis: Atiku, El-Rufai Challenge Tinubu’s Suspension of Officials

Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai lead a coalition against Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers officials, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on democracy.

March 21, 2025

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NASS to Support Tinubu, Emergency Rule in Rivers

KEY POINTS Emergency rule in Rivers will receive National Assembly backing to defend democracy. ...

March 20, 2025

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Amaechi Condemns Suspension of Rivers Governor as Unconstitutional

Amaechi condemns the suspension of Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning of a constitutional violation and calling for action against the power grab.

March 20, 2025

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Lawyers blast Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers governor, lawmakers

KEY POINTS President Tinubu suspends Rivers state leaders amid political unrest. Legal experts argue...

March 19, 2025

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Bode George Condemns State of Emergency in Rivers

The state of emergency in Rivers State under President Tinubu receives fierce condemnation from Bode George who labels it unconstitutional while accusing the president of evolution into a civilian dictator.

March 19, 2025

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Tinubu Appoints Admiral Ibas as Rivers State Administrator

President Tinubu announced Admiral Ibokette Ibas as the Administrator of Rivers State through his emergency order to manage political distress in the region.

March 19, 2025

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Tinubu Declares Emergency in Rivers, Suspends Governor, Lawmakers

Tinubu suspended Rivers Governor Fubara and lawmakers, citing escalating violence. He appointed Vice Admiral Ibas as administrator under emergency rule.

March 19, 2025

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NASS Mulls Amendments to 2022 Electoral Act for Party Primary

The National Assembly has initiated a process to modify the 2022 Electoral Act which will enable party primaries to incorporate statutory delegates as part of a democracy expansion plan.

March 18, 2025

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Lamido Rejects El-Rufai’s SDP Invitation, Reaffirms PDP Loyalty

Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido rejected Nasir El-Rufai's call to join the SDP, reaffirming loyalty to the PDP and urging patriotism in politics.

March 17, 2025

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SDP Gains Momentum as Defections from APC Increase Ahead of 2027

SDP gains momentum as defections from APC increase ahead of 2027 elections, with Adebayo highlighting transparency, inclusiveness, and national transformation.

March 17, 2025

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Senator Natasha Defends IPU Attendance Amid Suspension, Investigation

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan explains her attendance at the IPU meeting despite suspension, as Nigerian authorities launch a probe into her participation.

March 17, 2025