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BREAKING: Fubara joins APC
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced his decision…
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JUST IN: Senate Approves Troops Deployment to Benin Republic
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin as part of regional efforts to restore stability following…
JUST IN: EFCC seals Abuja residence of Timipre Sylva
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed the Abuja residence of Timipre Sylva, the immediate past minister of state for petroleum. Julius Bokuro, special…
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VIDEO: Stop Singing or I’ll Switch Off the Mic” Remi Tinubu warns Gov. Adeleke
A mild drama unfolded in Ile-Ife on Sunday after First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, confronted Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, over his extended singing during a…
REVEALED: Truth Behind Badaru’s Shock Resignation as Defence Minister
Fresh information has surfaced on why former Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, abruptly left office after two years in the job. Although his exit was officially…
Appeal Court declares VIO illegal in Nigeria
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has upheld the ban on Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) and awarded Abubakar Marshal one million naira cost. Previously, the Abuja…
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JUST IN: Tinubu Swears In General Musa As Chief of Defence Staff
President Bola Tinubu has sworn-in General Christopher Musa as the country’s minister of defence in a major push to restructure Nigeria’s security setup. Musa’s swearing-in ceremony…
IPOB Commends Abia, Sokoto Governors Over Visit to Nnamdi Kanu
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have commended the governors of Abia and Sokoto states, Dr Alex Otti and Ahmad Aliyu, for their recent visit to…
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Tinubu Nominates Ibas, Enang, Dambazau, Others as Non-Career Ambassadors
President Bola Tinubu has nominated the immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, for appointment as a non-career ambassador. Also nominated are a…
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BREAKING: Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Christopher Musa as Defence Minister
The Senate has approved the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence following a five-hour questioning by lawmakers on…