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Siminalayi Fubara and Nyesom Wike In this report, Dennis Naku writes on the uncertain political situation in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s chances of securing re-election in 2027, and President Bola Tinubu’s directive placing governors above lawmakers, among other related issues The mood in Rivers State over the past year has been politically calm on […]

Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, and former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara. The Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed claims of a leadership vacuum following a recent Supreme Court judgment, insisting that its National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, remain in charge. The National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, stated […]

Amnesty International has accused Nigerian authorities of failing to protect detained Fulani pastoralists in Kwara State, alleging that at least 150 people, most of them children, died in a military-controlled camp where displaced persons were held for months under harsh conditions. In a statement on Tuesday, the organisation said those who died were among about […]

Senate President Godswill Akpabio Senate Presiden, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Friday assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly is aware of their economic challenges and remains committed to improving their welfare through legislative measures. The former Akwa Ibom State governor gave the assurance in a congratulatory message to mark the 2026 International Workers’ Day, issued […]

Four All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants for the seat of Ondo East/West Constituency in the House of Representatives, have rejected the incumbent Hon Abiola Makinde for a third term as the party:s consensus candidate in the next election. The aspirants, including Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye, Hon. Ade Adeniyi, Hon Bola Fisayo, and Dr. Michael Ajilo, described […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has approved the recall of engineers previously redeployed across its business units, following what management described as a conditional pardon after internal disciplinary actions linked to operational disruptions. In an internal communication to staff, the company said the decision followed an extensive review process and numerous appeals from respected individuals, stakeholders, and […]

China will begin a zero-tariff treatment for imports from 53 African countries, with which the Asian nation has diplomatic relations, on Friday. The move is intended to allow the export of quality products from Africa to the Chinese market, and will be in place until April 30, 2028. The measures are also expected to cover […]

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the President Bola Tinubu administration has subjected Nigerian workers to renewed hardship instead of the hope it promised in 2023. In a statement on Thursday to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day, Abubakar said May Day offers a moment to celebrate the resilience of a workforce that endures much but receives […]

Nigeria’s former President Goodluck Jonathan Nigeria”s former President Goodluck Jonathan has told a United Kingdom court that he had approved Diezani Alison-Madueke’s use of private jets on some foreign trips. The former minister of petroleum is being tried at the Southwark Crown Court for alleged brine taking. Jonathan disclosed this in a statement, which has […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has congratulated journalists across the state on the occasion of the 2026 Workers’ Day, commending their dedication, resilience, and commitment to professionalism despite the challenges facing the media industry. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Adeyemi Aboderin, and Secretary, Olalekan […]