Wike breaks silence, says defected Rivers lawmakers ‘free to go’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the…
DSS nabs medical doctor who supplies lifesaving drugs to Kwara bandits
A medical doctor has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly transporting medical supplies from Sokoto State to suspected kidnapping gangs operating across Kwara…
16 Rivers lawmakers dump PDP for APC, cite ‘deep division’ in party
Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amaewhule announced…
US arrests Nigerian-American CEO over alleged $7m veterans affairs fraud
Cashmir Chinedu Luke, CEO of a U.S.-based home care company, has been arrested at San Francisco International Airport for allegedly defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of more than…
Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to global peace as 21 envoys present credentials
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation, promoting peace, and deepening economic partnerships as he received Letters of Credence from 21 newly accredited foreign envoys…
Marafa leads push to unseat defence minister Matawalle amid battle for control of Zamfara APC
The renewed call for the removal of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has little to do with security concerns as publicly projected, and everything to do with a…
PDP crisis deepens as Wike, Turaki factions issue dueling expulsion notices
The leadership tussle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Wednesday as the rival factions led by Kabiru Turaki and Nyesom Wike issued separate disclaimer notices—each declaring the other…
Tinubu: ‘His appointment critical’, lauds Senate for swift confirmation of defence minister
President Bola Tinubu has praised the senate for the rapid confirmation of Christopher Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, as the new Minister of Defence. The senate approved…
Tinubu nominates Ibas, Enang, Ohakim, Dambazau ambassadors
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State and former Chief of Naval Staff, as a non-career ambassador. Also on the new list…
US imposes visa restrictions over ‘religious freedom violations’ in Nigeria
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced a new round of visa restrictions targeting individuals implicated in religious persecution in Nigeria, amid heightened American concern over reports of…
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