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President Bola Tinubu has again intervened to halt the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, stepping in to stop impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid his prolonged feud with his predecessor and estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike, Very Nigerian exclusively reports. The fresh intervention followed months of failed reconciliation efforts that plunged the oil-rich state into political instability, legislative …

A former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has filed an application challenging the interim forfeiture of some of his properties seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On January 6, Emema Nwite, judge of federal high court in Abuja ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities. The properties were …

On February3, 1976, just ten days before his assassination, Nigeria witnessed one of the most consequential moments in its administrative history. The military government of General Murtala Ramat Mohammed announced the creation of seven new states, expanding the federation from 12 to 19 and fundamentally reshaping the country’s political and territorial architecture. The decision, delivered through nationwide radio broadcasts, was …

There is an instructive anecdote about two Hausa gentlemen shopping in a popular mall in London. They noticed a group of three young Hausa men and engaged them in an animated conversation. The moment the young men mentioned that they were from Kano, one of the gentlemen—who later turned out to be the former Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero—fell …

The people of Amasiri in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have condemned the killings and destruction of properties in Okporojo. To this end, they have expressed support for any action taken by the State government to fish out the perpetrators. The position of the community is contained in an appeal to Governor Ogbonnia Nwifuru to expedite action on …

Anambra Governor Soludo Marks 10,000 Shops For Demolition In Onitsha Main Market, Gives Traders 14 Days To MoveGovernor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has issued a 14-day ultimatum to traders in Onitsha Main Market to move as he marked no fewer than 10,000 shops for demolition in the market. The governor issued the order amid controversy over his closure of …

A public war of words occurred on X (formerly Twitter) between the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, and Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, over comments on vandalism and the use of language. The exchange, which occurred on Sunday, was triggered by a report on alleged vandalism of …

A former Chief Whip and member representing Dunukofia constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Lawrence Ezeudu, has dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC. The former lawmaker, who is a supporter of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi defected to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. His decision was made known in a letter addressed to …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed a 73-person Central Coordination Committee for its National Convention scheduled for March 2026. The party appointed Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, who also doubles as the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), as the chairman of the committee. Below is the full list: H.E. Sen. Hope Uzodimma, CON (Imo) – Chairman H.E. …

Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Sibilim of the National Industrial Court, Abuja, has restrained the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, and three others from embarking on any form of industrial action or protest in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. The three others restrained by the court on Monday are Comrades Benson Upah, General N.A. Toro, and Stephen Knabayi. …