August 14, 2025

Politics

Politics

Cds Vows Justice For Slain Travelers In Edo, Condemns Extrajudicial Killings.Human RightsCds Vows Justice For Slain Travelers In Edo, Condemns Extrajudicial Killings.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 16 travelers in Edo State, vowing that those responsible for the heinous act will face the full wrath of the law. In a statement released yesterday by the Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, General Musa described the

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RIVERS STATE STABILITY CRITICAL FOR NIGERIA TO ACHIEVE 2.2MBPD OIL PRODUCTION TARGET – NESG

The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) has warned that achieving the nation’s crude oil production target of 2.2 million barrels per day hinges significantly on political stability in Rivers State, following recent tensions in the oil-rich region.Dr. Tayo Aduloju, Chief Executive Officer of NESG, issued this caution during a media interaction following the launch of

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NIGERIA’S INTEREST RATE RANKS FIFTH HIGHEST GLOBALLY, SAYS MPC MEMBER

Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) of 27.50 percent currently stands as the fifth highest in the world, according to Professor Mustapha Akinkunmi, a member of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee.In his personal statement following the 299th MPC meeting held in February, Akinkunmi revealed that only four countries maintain higher benchmark interest rates

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Governors Across Four States Grant Clemency To Over 120 Inmates Amid Correctional Facility Crisis.

In a coordinated effort to address the worsening congestion in Nigeria’s correctional facilities, governors from Ondo, Cross River, Plateau, and Enugu states have exercised their constitutional powers to grant clemency to more than 120 inmates within the past quarter. Our investigation reveals that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has been particularly active, pardoning 83

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AMAECHI CLAIMS RIVERS CRISIS ROOTED IN “MONEY SHARING,” CONDEMNS EMERGENCY RULE –

Former Governor Labels Tinubu’s Intervention “Unconstitutional,” Urges Public Resistance.Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has attributed the ongoing political crisis between suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to financial interests rather than governance principles.Speaking during an interview with DW Africa on Saturday, Amaechi described the feud as a dispute over

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Olofin, Olota in Supremacy Battle Over Awori Kingdom in Ogun

The traditional rivalry between the Olofin of Ado-Odo, Oba Olusola Lamidi-Osolo, and the Olota of Ota, Oba Abdulkabir Obalanlege, has resurfaced, with both monarchs locked in a heated contest over the leadership of the Awori kingdom in Ogun State. The dispute escalated after Olota, in a recent interview, declared himself the Chairman of the Awori

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FCT MINISTER WIKE ADDRESSES PDP LAND REVOCATION, SAYS ACTION PART OF BROADER ENFORCEMENT

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that the recent revocation of land belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was not politically motivated but rather due to failure to fulfill financial obligations.Speaking during an engagement with the Body of Benchers in Abuja yesterday, Minister Wike disclosed that the PDP

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ANAMBRA GOVERNOR SOLUDO CELEBRATES PRESIDENT TINUBU AT 73

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has extended warm birthday felicitations to President Bola Tinubu as he marks his 73rd birthday today.In a congratulatory message released by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo described the President’s birthday as “a time to celebrate a life dedicated to service, vision and national progress.”The Anambra

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SENATOR NATASHA PETITIONS POLICE OVER ALLEGED SIGNATURE FORGERY IN RECALL PROCESS

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, over allegations of signature forgery in the ongoing recall process against her.The petitions were submitted to the police authorities yesterday afternoon, according to sources close to the senator. The move

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NDPHC Seeks Presidential Intervention to Address Power Sector Liquidity Crisis –

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) is calling for presidential intervention to address the severe liquidity crisis plaguing the power sector. According to the Managing Director, Jennifer Adighije, the intervention should start with settling the over N4 trillion owed to power generating companies and facilitating funding for ongoing projects to enhance electricity access

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