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Real-time transmission of election results a disaster – Amokri
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has described calls for the use of Starlink for real-time transmission of election results in Nigeria as unrealistic and potentially dangerous. Omokri, who is ambassadorial-designate, made the remarks in a post published Wednesday on his verified Facebook page. In the statement, he questioned demands by some political actors…
Faleke commits to supporting President Tinubu’s re-election bid
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesHon. James Abiodun Faleke has pledged his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing readiness to work with stakeholders to ensure the President’s continued leadership. Faleke made the commitment while receiving an appointment and award of Grand Patron from the Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria group. The delegation, led by State…
Appeal Court affirms Natasha’s suspension, says Senate acted within law
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Monday, affirmed the suspension of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate. The appellate court held that, the Senate has power to discipline any erring member and that, in the instant case, Natasha’s fundamental right was never breached as she alleged. Delivering judgement in an…
Oro finding its place as Niger Delta community – Barr Uno
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesUno Umoekeyo Uno Esq., of the Directorate of Legal Services, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has said that the Oro people are gradually taking their rightful place as a recognized oil-bearing community in the Niger Delta region, owing to purposeful leadership and sustained empowerment of youths. Barr. Uno made this assertion recently, while receiving…
Police raid criminal black spots, arrest 23 suspects, recover drugs in Ibaka
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a major operational success following a coordinated raid on identified criminal black spots within the Ibaka Fishing Port, leading to the arrest of twenty-three (23) male suspects and the recovery of suspected illicit drugs and other incriminating exhibits. The operation was carried out…
Zulum approves direct allocation payments to Borno Local Govts
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesWhile most governors are dragging their feet, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate commencement of direct monthly statutory allocation payments to the accounts of the state’s 27 local government areas (LGAs). The announcement was made by Acting Governor Umar Kadafur following the inauguration of newly-elected council chairmen in Maiduguri two days…
APC ward meeting: Inuikim calls for massive mobilisation for party victory
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•As Antai lights up mood in Ebughu Ward 1 Sir Asuquo Inuikim, leader in Ebughu Ward 1 in Mbo Local Government Area, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify mobilisation efforts and respect established leadership structures to ensure the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the…
More trouble for PDP as court annuls Ibadan national convention
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesMore trouble came the way of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Friday (today), as the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, nullified its national convention held in the state, 15 November 2025. Handing down the ruling, the presiding judge, Mr Uche Agomoh, barred the party’s national officers elected during the convention from continuing in office…
Yilwatda set to receive Mutfwang into APC
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, is set to formally receive Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, into the ruling party on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. According to the announcement, Governor Mutfwang will be received alongside members of his cabinet, the 17 local government area chairmen in Plateau…
Malami accuses EFCC, DSS of stalling court orders, legal defence
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesFormer Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) of coordinated actions aimed at frustrating his constitutional right to fair hearing and effective legal representation. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello…