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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the defection of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as that of a victim of circumstance. The party’s factional National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, made the remark on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief,. “Governor Adeleke’s defection is a victim of circumstance, which is vicarious, because every problem is human caused, …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stepped in to sort out diplomatic issues around the Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft seized by the government of Burkina Faso. Recall that the Confederation of Sahel States, AES, had in a statement signed by Assimi Goita, the Mali junta leader, alleged that the NAF plane entered the airspace of Burkina Faso without clearance, …

With the defection of almost all the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP)governors and majority of federal lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC) fears have heightened over the 2027 general elections turning out to be one party contest. Eighteen parties participated in the 2023 elections with a few not presenting presidential candidates but participating in the governorship, national and state assembly …

The United States House Appropriations Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling religious persecution worldwide — with a specific emphasis on Nigeria — declaring that America “will not look away as innocent lives are stolen.” The committee stated this in a message posted on its official X account on Wednesday, stressing that religious freedom remains a key priority in its …

Tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) eased markedly on Wednesday after state chairmen from across the country pledged full loyalty to the National Working Committee (NWC) led by National Chairman, Dr Tanimu Turaki, SAN, a development that signals growing consolidation in the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made during an interactive session at …

Tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) eased markedly on Wednesday after state chairmen from across the country pledged full loyalty to the National Working Committee (NWC) led by National Chairman, Dr Tanimu Turaki, SAN, a development that signals growing consolidation in the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made during an interactive session at …

A retired senior Nigerian Armyofficer, Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi, has alleged that the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru, was deliberately eliminated and did not die in an ordinary plane crash, as officially stated. Ali-Keffi, who once served as General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division and headed the covert Operation Service Wide (OSW), alleged that Attahiru’s death …

President Bola Tinubu has said the directive to redeploy police officers working with VIPs, VVIPs and ministers was not negotiable, admonishing all ministers to ensure immediate compliance. Speaking at the opening of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in the State House Council Chamber, the President warned against non-compliance. “If you have any problem because of the nature of your …

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, Prof. Simon Ortuanya has come under fresh pressure to step down from the office over his alleged tempering with the documents of the former Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Recall that Nnaji had accused Ortuanya of tempering with his university documents while the hit was on Nnaji …

Siminalayi FubaraSiminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, says he has no lingering dispute with members of the state house of assembly. Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of the extension of the dualisation of the Ahoada–Omoku road, Fubara noted that claims he has refused to engage with lawmakers are “pure lies”. The governor said he has made several attempts to meet …