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MAHMOOD YAKUBU CHAIRS INEC MEETING AMID REPORT OF TERMINAL LEAVE

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, presided over the commission’s weekly meeting on Thursday, contrary to social media reports claiming he had proceeded on terminal leave. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement after the meeting in Abuja. Olumekun said the meeting considered several …

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I DON’T HOLD GRUDGES AGAINST PEOPLE – JONATHAN

Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has said that, as a principle, he does not hold grudges against people on account of their past actions against him, even if he were hurt. He emphasized the importance of forgiveness and moving on from the past, especially in the political arena, for national cohesion and development. Dr. Jonathan made the statement on Wednesday …

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COURT REFUSES TO ORDER ARREST OF RETIRED SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS ACCUSED OF FALSIFYING AGE

Justice Halilu Yusuf of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has turned down the request of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, to issue arrest warrants against a former Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, two former commissioners of police and three others accused falsifying age to unlawfully remain in the service of the Nigeria Police Force. …

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ENUGU EAST SENATOR, KELVIN CHUKWU DUMPS LABOUR PARTY, JOINS APC

The lawmaker representing Enugu East Senatorial District, Senator Kelvin Chukwu, has dumped the Labour Party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Chukwu, who hails from Amuri Community in Nkanu West local government area of Enugu State, disclosed this on Wednesday during a town hall meeting at the village market square to brief his constituents on some of his achievements …

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BISHOP OKOBO WAS AN AMBASSADOR OF CHRIST – POPE LEO XIV

Pope Leo XIV had described late Bishop Francis Okobo, the first Bishop of Nsukka Catholic Diocese, an ambassador of Jesus Christ, who, according to him, dedicated all his time to the service of God and humanity while on earth. The Pope said this in a condolence message during the burial mass of Okobo at St Theresa’s Catholic Cathedral Nsukka, on …

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PETER OBI SLAMS NIGERIAN GOVERNORS, OTHERS OVER WASTEFUL DISPLAY OF POWER

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has drawn a sharp contrast between political leadership in Nigeria and the United States. Obi faulted Nigerian leaders for wasteful displays of power despite managing comparatively smaller budgets. In a post on X on Thursday, Obi recounted his ongoing three-day trip to the US, where he visited Atlanta, Washington, and Chicago. He …

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EX-AIG PETITIONS US EMBASSY, SAYS IGP EGBETOKUN SHIELDED INDIAN ACCUSED OF RAPING AMERICAN WOMAN

A former Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Abduyari S. Lafia has accused the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, of obstructing justice in a rape case involving an American citizen and an Indian national. In a letter dated August 1, 2025, and addressed to the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, Lafia, who was AIG at the time, …

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TINUBU DIRECTS INEC CHAIRMAN, YAKUBU TO IMMEDIATELY PROCEED ON LEAVE – SR

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly directed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to proceed on leave ahead of the expiration of his tenure. Insider sources say the move comes in response to what they described as Mahmood’s “last-minute betrayal” of the All Progressives Congress government that appointed him. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma …

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LATE MUHAMMADU BUHARI AMONG DONORS.TO REMI TINUBU’S NATIONAL. LIBRARY PROJECT

Confusion and controversy have trailed the ₦20.4 billion birthday fundraiser organized by First Lady Remi Tinubu, after a report by Premium Times listed the late former President Muhammadu Buhari among the donors. According to the report, contributions were made toward completing the long-stalled National Library project. Among those listed as donors were President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and …

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