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Mohammed, Samuel Anyanwu Lead National Caretaker Committee Of Factional PDP

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As the tenure of the present factional Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) ends on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party has…

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PDP Sets Up 13-Member Caretaker Committee as NWC Tenure Expires Tuesday

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a 13-member National Caretaker Committee to oversee its affairs following the expiration of the tenure of the National Working Committee (NWC) on Tuesday,…

Ex-British PM, Johnson, Under Fire For Downplaying Nigeria’s Security Situation

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Former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has come under fire for downplaying the disturbing security situation in Nigeria. Johnson who made the statement last week while delivering a keynote address…

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AAC Elects Omoyole Sowore Its National Chairman

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… Holds Rancour-Free National Convention LAGOS – The African Action Congress (AAC) has elected its National Leader and 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, as its National Chairman. This was one…

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Party Crisis Deepens: Wike Faults Illegal PDP Convention, Challenges Faction On Court Orders

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has berated a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for allegedly violating court orders and conducting what he described…

Lagos Launches Tele-Vet, Nigeria’s First Veterinary Call Centre

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The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has launched TELE-VET, Nigeria’s first Tele-Veterinary Call Centre, marking a groundbreaking milestone set to transform access to expert…

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Nigerian Surveyors Forum NSF Holds AGM In Yola, To Elect New Exco

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The Nigerian Surveyors Forum in the 19 Northern States of Nigeria has held its AGM to elect new officers to run their affairs in the next 24 months. The Surveyors…

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Nigeria Condemns Attempted Unconstitutional hange Of Government In Benin

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Stella Omona The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has condemned the attempted change of constitutional government in Benin Republic in the early hours of Sunday. Nigeria in a…

UN Women Calls For Release Of Abducted School Girls In Nigeria

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Chibuzor Emejor Deputy Executive Director (DED) of UN Women, Ms. Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, has called for the release of abducted school girls in Nigeria. Gumbonzvanda, who made the call at a…

ADC Vows To Join Local Contractors, Pensioners’ Protests If FG Fails To Address Their Plight

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Samuel Ogidan The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to join the ongoing protests by local contractors and pensioners across the country if the Federal Government fails to respond to…

Tuggar Affirms Nigeria’s Non-Aligned, Interest-Driven Foreign Policy At Doha Forum

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Stella Omona The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to a pragmatic, interest-driven foreign policy anchored on economic growth, job creation, and strategic global…

Rep Waive Raises Alarm Over Declining Voter Numbers In Delta Central, Urges Massive Mobilisation

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Okorohohi Michael Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Francis Waive, has expressed deep concern over the steady decline in voter…

UNIMAID Law Student Clinches Top Prize At Campus Journalism Awards 2025

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Usman Bashir Abubakar, a law student from the University of Maiduguri, has been crowned the overall Campus Journalist of the Year at the 7th annual Campus Journalism Awards (CJA) held…

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PDP BoT Meets In Abuja, Moves To Rebuild Trust, Fix Delayed State Congresses

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The factional Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently meeting in Abuja, with a renewed pledge to rebuild internal trust and strengthen the party’s structure…

Ex-Edo Speaker, Elizabeth Ativie, Wins LP Chairman

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Francis Onoiribholo Rt. Hon. Elizabeth Uyinmwen Ativie, former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), has been returned unopposed as the Edo State Chairman of the Labour Party…

Bad Governance Has Produced Mass Graves, Displaced Families – IBBN

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Suzan Edeh The Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria(IBBN) has lamented the tragedy of bad governance, saying that bad governance has left mass graves, displaced families, and broken trust. Jeremiah Dan’Asabe,…

Coup In Benin Failed, Says Presidency

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The Nigerian Government has reacted to the coup in neighboring Benin Republic, saying it failed woefully. Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, took to X, formerly Twitter, to denounce the coup on…

International Civil Aviation Day: Turbulent But Not Dangerous

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Captain Everest Nnaji As the world marks International Civil Aviation Day, aviation expert and industry leader, Captain Evarest Nnaji, popularly known as Odengene, has offered a detailed and reassuring explanation…

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NSA Director Plans Medical Outreach, Football Match for Mother’s Burial

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ITODE AKARI Ojukaye Flag Amachree, Director of Energy Security, Office of the National Security Adviser, has finalized arrangements to honor his late octogenarian mother, Mrs. Agbani Roseline Amachree, with a…

Ado Indigenes Demand Suspension, Investigation Of Benue Deputy Speaker

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BOLU-OLU ESHO The face-off between the Deputy Speaker of Benue State House of Assembly, Mrs. Lami Danladi Ogenyi and Ado Local Government Chairman, Mr. Oche Sunday Oche, may not be…

Insecurity: Group Condemns Calls On U.S. To Invade Nigeria

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A famous northern group under the aegis of the northern elders ‘political group, Forum, has condemned a statement made by former Senator Kabiru Marafa of Zamfara state, calling on the…

State Police, Recipe For Anarchy – Hanga

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KANO – Against the backdrop of growing momentum for state policing, Senator Rufa’i Sani Hanga (Kano Central), on Sunday in Kano, warned that the proposal widely championed by several governors…

Scientific Breakthrough: Enugu Secondary School Students Build Teaching Robot To Tackle Japa Syndrome

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Worried by the alarming rate of mass migration of Nigerian teachers to various parts of the world for greener pastures, secondary school students of Shalom Science and Technology Academy (SSTAC),…

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NAF Commends Alpha Jet Pilots For Displaying Professionalism During Post-inspection Test Emergency

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LAGOS – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commended the exceptional bravery and professionalism of its Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected following an in-flight emergency during a post-inspection functional…

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WDA Urges Court Action Over Natasha’s Media Attack On Institution, Akpabio

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The Women for Democratic Accountability (WDA), a national coalition advocating for women’s participation in governance and the protection of democratic structures, has raised serious concerns over what it described as…

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JAIZ Bank Signs Agreement With IILM As Africa’s First Primary Dealer

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Jaiz Bank, the pioneer Non-Interest bank in Nigeria, has signed an agreement with the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) for the Bank’s onboarding as IILM Primary Dealer. The signing…

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LP Sets Date For Membership Revalidation Exercise

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…..Forwards List of State Working Committee To INEC ABUJA: The Labour Party has set a date for its membership revalidation exercise to begin December 17, 2025, and end January 20,…

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Update: Presidency Assures Army Regaining Control In Benin Republic

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Benin’s government says loyalist soldiers and national guards have regained control after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had seized power in an apparent coup attempt…

NCPC Boss Receives Pioneer Executive Secretary On A Condolence Visit

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has received a condolence visit from the Commission’s pioneer Executive Secretary, Prof. John Kennedy Opara, and his delegation.…

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Kano Rallies In Unity As Thousands Gather For Prayers Against Bandit Attacks

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KANO – No fewer than 4,444 Qur’an memorizers gathered at the Government House for a statewide prayer intervention targetted at confronting the rising wave of bandit attacks. The massive spiritual…