Category: Politics
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RIVERS ELDERS URGE PEACE AND UNITY AS DEMOCRACY RETURNS
Elders call for reconciliation and stability following end of emergency rule in Rivers. Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, Rivers Elders Council chairman, praised President Tinubu’s decisive action lifting emergency rule and urged all political stakeholders to prioritize peace and unity. He commended Gov. Fubara, the state legislature, and former Governor Wike for fostering reconciliation and called for…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ENDS RIVERS STATE EMERGENCY, ORDERS GOVERNMENT TO RESUME
Peace has returned in Rivers, and the President is calling for a swift return to normalcy. President Bola Tinubu announced the end of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, praising the restoration of peace and order. He directed Governor Fubara, his deputy, and the State Assembly to resume duties from Thursday, marking a move…
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FORMER RIVERS GOV OMEHIA OPPOSES STATE POLICE, CALLS FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS
Warns state police could be abused by governors, proposes elected INEC leadership and fiscal federalism. Sir Celestine Omehia argues against state police in Nigeria, citing governors’ incompetence and risk of political misuse during elections. In his new book, he advocates for retaining INEC but making its leadership elected and constitutionally funded for true independence. Omehia…
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ACTIONAID NIGERIA URGES RENEWED ACCOUNTABILITY ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY
From voice to action—calls for real democracy, transparency, and justice in Nigeria. ActionAid Nigeria’s Dr. Andrew Mamedu urged all levels of government and citizens to move beyond words to real accountability, highlighting ongoing democratic challenges like the Rivers state crisis. He called for reinstatement of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, strong legislative oversight, judiciary boldness, and swift…
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LAGOS POLICE ORDER FORENSIC PROBE INTO DEATH OF FORMER ONDO GOV CANDIDATE BAMIDELE AKINGBOYE
Investigation launched after disturbing photo sparks doubts about cause of death. Lagos Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh has directed a discreet forensic investigation into former Ondo governorship candidate Bamidele Akingboye’s death following social media images suggesting bruises on his head. The probe aims to clarify circumstances after initial reports of a peaceful death at his Lagos…
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INEC OFFICIALLY RECOGNISES DAVID MARK-LED ADC NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE
INEC updates show new ADC leadership with David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola at the helm amid internal disputes. The Independent National Electoral Commission has formally recognized the Sen. David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress, listing Mark and key members like Rauf Aregbesola on its website. The transition replaces the former…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR IMO COUNCIL SEAT TO BOOST GLOBAL MARITIME LEADERSHIP
Nigeria bids for Category C seat at IMO, pledging strong, responsible leadership and maritime security. Nigeria, led by Minister Adegboyega Oyetola, kicked off its campaign in New York for a 2026–2027 International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council seat. Highlighting Nigeria’s strategic maritime position, vast coastline, and landmark security achievements like the Deep Blue Project, Oyetola promised…
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PDP BLASTS SENATE OVER ATTEMPT TO BLOCK AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S RESUMPTION
PDP accuses Senate of unconstitutional move to silence Kogi Central’s elected voice. The PDP condemned the Senate’s effort to bar Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming duties after her six-month suspension, calling it a violation of constitutional rights and gender attacks. National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba urged Senate President Akpabio to clarify the issue and demanded…
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GOODLUCK JONATHAN FOUNDATION TO HOST 2025 DEMOCRACY DIALOGUE IN ACCRA
African statesmen and global experts unite to tackle democracy’s challenges under the theme “Why Democracies Die.” The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation’s 2025 Democracy Dialogue, set for Sept. 17 in Accra, Ghana, will gather leaders like Ghanaian President John Mahama, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, and ECOWAS officials. Co-hosted with the Ghanaian government, the event will explore…
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INEC MEETS NUMBERS GURU: MAHMOOD YAKUBU HOSTS NBS CHIEF IN ABUJA
When statistics meet elections—INEC Chairman Prof. Yakubu and NBS Statistician-General Prince Adeniran forge data ties to sharpen Nigeria’s democratic pulse. INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu warmly welcomed Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, Statistician-General of the Federation and CEO of the National Bureau of Statistics, at INEC headquarters Abuja on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The visit marked a…
