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Bode George Dismisses Fears Over PDP Defections

KEY POINTS Bode George insisted that recent defections from the PDP to the APC, including major Delta State figures, are not a fatal blow to the party. He described the mass defections as temporary political shifts common in Nigeria’s dynamic political landscape. George reaffirmed...

April 26, 2025

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Akpabio Leads Nigerian Delegation to Vatican for Pope Francis’ Funeral

KEY POINTS Senate President Godswill Akpabio will lead a five-member Nigerian delegation to the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral, delivering President Tinubu’s letter of condolence. The delegation includes prominent diplomats and Catholic leaders, highlighting Nigeria’s deep ties with the global Catholic community. President Tinubu...

April 26, 2025

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Obasanjo Links Democracy Failure in Africa to Loss of Values

Obasanjo critiques Africa's failing democracy, stressing the need for a system rooted in African values and culture.

March 25, 2025

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2027 Elections: Coalition Forms Against Tinubu and APC

Team New Nigeria (TNN) emerges to challenge President Tinubu and the APC ahead of the 2027 elections, criticizing their economic policies.

March 24, 2025

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APGA and LP Feud Fuels Insecurity in Ihiala

Leaders in Ihiala hold APGA and LP responsible for deteriorating security under the ongoing leadership dispute about financial corruption.

March 24, 2025

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Fubara Counters Tinubu’s Allegations, Blames Wike for Pipeline Attacks

Fubara has denied President Tinubu's claims of pipeline attacks and blamed Wike’s comments for the rising tensions.

March 22, 2025

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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