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Four PDP senators defect to the APC, boosting the ruling party’s Senate majority to 72.
APC leaders and allies attended the Senate session to witness the defections.
The PDP’s Senate presence drops to 26 amid ongoing internal party challenges.
The Nigerian Senate on...
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Security personnel blocked Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the National Assembly despite a court order reinstating her.
The standoff drew public support, with chants from activists and supporters demanding her access to the Senate.
Legal experts warn of constitutional violations as the...
The federal government’s decision to rename the Ministry of Niger Delta Development has sparked mixed reactions, with leaders concerned about regional development.