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Group drags FG to Court over alleged unlawful appointment of Electoral Officers for Rivers

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By Andrew Orolua An Abuja based advocacy group, Center for Reform and Public Advocacy has dragged President Bola Tinubu, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the National Assembly before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging their powers to appoint Electoral Officers for the

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Coalition Group: Amaechi, Mark, others float All Democratic Alliance, seek INEC’s registration

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…appoint Amaechi, chairman New Platform Committee By Tunde Opalana Opposition against the re- election bid of President Bola Tinubu took a new dimension on Thursday as members of the National Opposition Coalition Group (NOCG) floated a new political party , the All Democratic Alliance , ADA. The coalition group applied to the Independent National Electoral […]

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Tinubu in Benue: Meets Victims, Convenes Emergency Security Summit

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to arrive in Benue State today, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, for a crucial visit aimed at addressing the worsening security situation that has gripped the state. The visit follows a wave of fresh attacks, including a deadly raid on Yelewata village in Guma Local Government Area that left many […]

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COAS urges media practitioners to evolve, work with army to tackle security challenges 

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Chief of Army Staff ,COAS, Lieutenant .General  Olufemi Oluyede on Tuesday  urged Nigerian media to evolve alongside the army and join hands to tackle the current security challenges of the time. Though he acknowledged our media operatives for rising to the challenges of a changing security situations in the country so […]

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Benue killings barbaric, unacceptable – Kalu

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By Msugh Ityokura The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has condemned the killings in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma local government area of Benue state, describing it as barbaric, disturbing and totally unacceptable. Kalu in a statement in Abuja Tuesday, urged security agencies to collaborate and act decisively to apprehend and prosecute […]

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CDS proposes Borno military-supervised security model to protect Benue locals

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2025 0

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has called for the immediate training and deployment of credible youths across Benue State as local vigilantes to assist in defending communities from escalating terrorist attacks. Speaking during a high-level security engagement with stakeholders and top military officers in Makurdi, General Musa advocated

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Tinubu urges unified action, smarter use of Africa’s Wealth Funds

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged African nations to embrace regional cooperation and adopt strategic financial discipline to unlock the continent’s economic potential through effective utilisation of sovereign wealth funds. The President made the call on Monday during the opening of the **4th Annual Meeting of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF)** in Abuja,

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Court grants Emefiele ₦2bn bail over fresh charges

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2025 0

Justice Halilu Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, bail in the sum of ₦2 billion. The ruling came on Monday after Emefiele was arraigned on an eight-count charge bordering on alleged fraud, criminal breach of trust, and acquisition of a 753-unit housing […]

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No part of Abuja will be left behind in national devt – Tinubu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive development, declaring that no community within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be left behind in the nation’s development agenda. Speaking yesterday during the commissioning of the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network covering Loops 1, 2, 5, and 6 in the

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APC North-Central Forum says Tinubu can choose anyone as VP

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By Kingsley Chukwuka The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum, has said President Bola Tinubu can choose any other politician apart from vice president Kashim Shettima as running mate in the 2027 general elections. Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, said nobody can force President Tinubu to run with Shettima in the next election. […]

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US to place Nigeria, 35 other countries on travel ban list

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By Agency Report The United States (US) government, under President Donald Trump, is considering fresh travel restrictions that could affect Nigeria and dozens of other countries. According to The Washington Post, a confidential memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines a proposal to impose visa limitations or outright entry bans on nationals from […]

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House Member urge constituent to support Tinibu for quality governance

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 June 2025 0

By Tom Okpe A House of Representative member, Rep Mark Bako Useni, has urged his constituent to continue supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, expressing confidence that such support would help attract more dividends of democracy to the region. Thè member, representing Takum, Ussa/Donga Federal Constituency, made the call during a media parley held in

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Immunization exercise may fail in Zamfara due to hunger, poverty–Emir

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By Salisu Zakari Maradun The Emir of Gusau, in Zamfara state, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello has raised the alarm that immunization exercise currently going on in the state may fail to achieve it’s aim as a result of hunger and poverty. He made the statement during the flag-off of the immunization exercise which is currently taking […]

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S’Court warns mischief makers dragging Justices, Judiciary into disrepute

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By Andrew Orolua The Supreme Court has again warned against peddling falsehood and mischievous reports against Justices on its bench and the judiciary as an institution. The apex Court said it will no longer tolerate deliberate falsehood being propagated to lower integrity of individual Justices and the judiciary. Apparently reacting to a narrative in the […]

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IGP extends to August 12 enforcement of vehicles’ Tinted Glass Permit

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 June 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has extended to August 12 ,2025 the deadline to commence enforcement of vehicles’ Tinted Class Permit . The extension was contained in a statement by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer. He said that the extension of the enforcement is intended to give […]

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First Lady Salutes Nigerian Fathers, Calls for Greater Support

Ihesiulo Grace 16 June 2025 0

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended heartfelt appreciation to all fathers across the country as the world marks Father’s Day today, June 15. In a goodwill message released on Sunday, the First Lady paid tribute to Nigerian fathers who dedicate themselves to raising “confident, responsible, and compassionate children,” and also acknowledged men

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Grief Inspired My Song – Kizz Daniel on Losing Son, Father

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2025 0

Nigerian music sensation Kizz Daniel has opened up about the deep personal pain that inspired his latest song, revealing he recently suffered the heartbreaking loss of both his son and his father. In a candid interview shared on social media, the award-winning artist disclosed that the new track is rooted in grief, created as a […]

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Tinubu Reforms Ribadu Grip Win N/East For APC

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…As Comrade Salihu Donates Party Secretariat, Welcomes Top Defectors By Tom Garba In a rare display of unity and loyalty, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, North East geopolitical zone led by the National Vice Chairman, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, PhD, on Thursday endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to run for a second term […]

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Abiola’s Struggle Lives On-Shettima

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2025 0

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said history chose to return the baton in the struggle for the soul of democracy to one of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola’s most trusted lieutenants, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, decades after the June 12 debacle. He noted that while hope was one thing that they […]

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Plateau Horror: 9-month-old, 3 others killed in attack

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At least four people, including a nine-month-old infant, have been killed and two others injured in a brutal attack by gunmen in Nkiendowro community, Bassa LGA, Plateau State. According to officials from the Miango Youth Development Association, the victims—two women, one man, and a baby—were ambushed as they transported tomatoes from their farm to Farin-Gada […]