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Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Emergency Response

KEY POINTS Cross River recorded its first recent case of COVID-19 involving a foreign...

April 22, 2026

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Abure Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Labour Party Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling recognising Nenadi Usman as Labour...

April 22, 2026

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Fubara Cancels ₦134bn CCECC Contract, Demands ₦20bn Refund

Governor Fubara cancels CCECC’s ₦134bn secretariat project in Rivers State and directs the refund of ₦20bn paid to the firm.

October 17, 2025

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Obi Urges INEC to Verify Candidates’ Certificates Before 2027 Polls

Peter Obi has called on INEC to verify all candidates’ certificates ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that truth and accountability must define Nigeria’s democracy.

October 10, 2025

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Soludo Questions INEC’s Plan to Limit Power on Result Review

Charles Soludo warns that INEC’s plan to limit its result review power could weaken accountability and stall Nigeria’s electoral progress.

October 7, 2025

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Bauchi Women Push Lawmakers to Pass Reserve Seats Bill

Over 36,000 women in Bauchi urge the National Assembly to pass the Reserve Seats Bill to boost women’s representation in politics.

October 6, 2025

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Bad Leadership Keeps Nigeria Trapped in Cycle of Underdevelopment

Nigeria remains stuck in poverty and underdevelopment as bad leadership continues to cripple institutions, block progress, and waste vast resources.

October 1, 2025

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Tinubu’s Governance ‘Fair to All Nigerians,’ Says FG

FG insists Tinubu’s governance is fair to all Nigerians, with balanced appointments and projects spread nationwide for equity and stability.

September 1, 2025

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Nigeria Faces Uproar Over Plan to Raise Politicians’ Pay

Nigeria political salary hike plan sparks fierce backlash as parties, civic groups, and religious leaders call it provocative and insensitive amid poverty and inflation.

August 21, 2025

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Ikpeazu Built And Inaugurated Uninhabitable Government House

According to Abia’s Information Commissioner, ex-Governor Ikpeazu was in a hurry to open an uninhabitable Government House that lacks basic features.

May 10, 2025

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APC Claims Victory for 2027, Expects More Governors to Join

APC declares the 2027 elections a “done deal,” citing defections and increased political support.

April 25, 2025

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Bakare Criticizes Tinubu’s Leadership in Scathing Easter Address

Pastor Tunde Bakare criticizes President Tinubu’s leadership, urging a change in approach and highlighting economic struggles under his rule.

April 21, 2025

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Bill to Bar Over-60s from Running for President, Governor Passes

The Nigerian House of Representatives passes a bill to prevent individuals over 60 from contesting for President or Governor, alongside other key reforms.

March 28, 2025

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