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Court admits Radio Biafra transmitter allegedly smuggled into Nigeria by Kanu

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By Andrew Orolua The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted in evidence a radio transmitter allegedly smuggled into the country by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho on Friday admitted the transmitter along with a 20-foot

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App Based Transporters, Bolt Drivers Protest Murder of Member In Bayelsa

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By Aherhoke Okioma App based transporters and Bolt drivers in Bayelsa State yesterday matched through the streets of Yenagoa, the state capital demanding justice over the gruesome murder of a bolt driver, Emmanuel Eden by unknown assailant recently in Yenagoa. The bolt drivers, in their hundreds and armed with placards with inscriptions such as ” […]

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Return Nigeria to 1963 Constitution for True Federalism – Pa Reuben Fasoranti

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2025 0

In a bold and timely call to action, Afenifere leader and respected elder statesman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has urged the Nigerian government to revisit and reinstate the 1963 Constitution, declaring it as the most suitable framework for ensuring peace, unity, and progress through true federalism. Speaking from his Akure residence on Democracy Day, the 98-year-old […]

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Tinubu thanks members of Armed Forces for bravery in service of nation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 June 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Thursday that “National Security is the foundation of peace and progress,” in the country. He said this in an address at the National Assembly that marked June 12 Democracy Day and the country’s unbroken 26 years of democracy. The President said “we have intensified security operations […]

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Heroes of Democracy: Tinubu confers posthumous honours on Kudirat Abiola, Yar’adua, Nwosu, Wiwa, Others

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By Msugh Ityokura President Bola Tinubu Thursday, honoured Nigerians who made sacrifices in the past and braved all odds to enthrone democratic rule in the country. Consequently, the president conferred posthumous national honour of CFR on Kudirat Abiola, whom he described as “the heroine of the June 12 struggle” and GCFR on Shehu Musa Yar’Adua […]

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Fashola, Jega Speak On Rule Of Law, Electoral Reform At June 12 Platform

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 June 2025 0

By Temitope Adebayo Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has emphasised the critical role of the rule of law in sustaining Nigeria’s democracy, stating that the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election crisis would have been avoided if due process had prevailed. Speaking during the June 12 […]

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Tinubu’s performance kills coalition, raises public confidence – Wike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s achievements in office have effectively dismantled opposition alliances and rekindled public trust in governance. Speaking during the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way) from Ring Road 1 (Nnamdi Azikiwe Way) to Arterial Road

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Wike has a place in APC — Tinubu

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday stirred political buzz as he declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ready to receive the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, into its fold “the day he decides to join.” Tinubu made this remark while commissioning the newly completed Arterial Road N16 in […]

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N39bn ICC renovation, a misplacement of priorities – Obi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 June 2025 0

…donates to Chibok Girls Secondary School By Tunde Opalana The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal Government’s spending of N39 billion on the renovation of the International Conference Centre, Abuja. He described it as misplacement of priorities by the government to favour the rich while the poor […]

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June 12: APC betrayed democracy-CNPP

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 …urges Tinubu to deliver free, fair, credible 2027 election By Tom Okpe Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to conduct a free, fair and credible election in 2027, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of betraying spirit of democracy in the country. The CNPP also said that […]

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Nigeria needs political not violent revolution- Amadi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC), Prof Sam Amadi has said that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party has the m most credible credentials to lead the political revolution that will emancipate Nigeria from the grip of misgovernance. He disagreed with the clamour for a violent – […]

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Tinubu commends Dangote Refinery as beacon of economic transformation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 June 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the founder of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, for his unwavering belief in Nigeria and for making bold investments that have become a cornerstone in the country’s economic transformation. Speaking during a high-profile tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals complex at the weekend, an […]

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Nigeria must reflect excellence in all we do – Tinubu

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…praises Wike’s courage, warns against free use of national assets By Ukpono Ukpong President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said Nigeria must begin to reflect excellence, discipline, and integrity in all aspects of national life, declaring that the era of dilapidated public facilities must give way to infrastructure that mirrors the dignity of the Nigerian people. […]

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INEC Reforms Under Scrutiny Ahead of 2027 Elections

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2025 0

As the countdown to the 2027 general elections begins, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing growing scrutiny from political actors, civil society groups, and the general public over its readiness and commitment to carry out much-needed electoral reforms. The 2023 general elections left a trail of controversy, with widespread reports of delayed

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Tinubu’s Aide Quits in Protest: ‘I Won’t Be Used to Build a One-Party State!’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 June 2025 0

By Our Reporter In a stunning move that rocked Nigeria’s political landscape on Sunday, June 8, Aliyu Audu, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Public Affairs, resigned his position — citing deep concerns over the increasing defection of key political players into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Audu, in his resignation letter […]

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We’re in Power, But All Is Not Well — Ndume Fires Warning Shot at APC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ali Ndume has cautioned leaders of the ruling power to be oblivious of the hardship being faced by majority of Nigerians amidst growing threat to lives as a result of spike in banditry, kidnapping and other forms of insurgency. Ndume while featuring on […]

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Military Cracks Down On Oil Theft: 43 Arrested, 27 Sites Uncovered

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 June 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves, uncovered 27 illegal bunkering sites in Nigeria Delta region. The troops along with other security agencies also recovered over 161,000 litres of stolen oil products from the thieves across the Niger Delta Region (NDR), in the latest crackdown. This […]

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Bandits invade Southern Kaduna village in broad daylight, shooting, killing–Union chair

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 June 2025 0

By Idibia Gabriel The people of Ugom Community particularly in Unguwar Sarki (Ehwakya), Maro Ward, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have decried continued and escalating insecurity currently being faced in their area, describing it as “the worsening insecurity in Ugom community”. An elaborate statement issued and signed by Chairman of Ugom

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ICPC docks former Court of Appeal staff for job racketeering

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 June 2025 0

By Emma Okereh The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a former Court of Appeal staff, Munirat Abdulazeez, before a Federal Capital Territory High Court, Bwari, over her alleged involvement in a job racketeering scam. The defendant was brought before Justice Godwin Iheabunke, who had last Wednesday ordered her arrest

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Abuja politicians behind Benue killings – Gov Alia

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 June 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has accused Benue Abuja based political office holders of being behind the killings in the State. The Governor stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television. He described the situation as “very unsettling”, noting that while the said politicians were interested in fighting […]