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Hunye: APC Imposed Candidate, Ignored Due Process And Suspended Me
Abayomi Semako Hunye, APC Governorship Aspirant and Former Osun State commissioner, has accused the party of imposing a candidate on its members, ignoring its internal procedures and suspending him without
Moses Paul: Benue Government, Police Gave Conflicting Accounts Over Peter Obi’s Visit
Moses Paul, a leader in the Obidient Movement, has said the Benue State Government and the police gave conflicting accounts over the notification and security arrangements for Peter Obi’s visit
Inibehe Effiong: I Am Very Suspicious Of The Intent Behind The Foreign Aid Bill
A lawyer and human rights activist, Inibehe Effiong, has expressed concerns over the proposed Foreign Aid Bill, questioning the motives behind its introduction and the potential implications for non-governmental organisations
Keyamo: Peter Obi’s Benue Blockade Unacceptable But Press Must Stop Partisan Reporting
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has called on the media to stop partisan reporting and apply consistent standards when covering political confrontations involving candidates and supporters
Sowore: Benue Blockade Of Peter Obi Planned By State Government To Stop Makurdi Entry
The presidential candidate for the African Action Congress, (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that the Benue State Government was behind the blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy, claiming the incident was
Frank Tietie: APC Risks Being Tagged International Criminals Over Political Violence
Lawyer and Arise analyst, Frank Tietie, has condemned the disruption surrounding Peter Obi’s visit to Benue State, accusing the APC of enabling political violence and warning that its leaders could
Nigeria Steps Up Action to Activate 112 National Emergency Number Nationwide
The Federal Government on Tuesday stepped up efforts towards the nationwide activation of the 112 national emergency number, directing stakeholders and relevant agencies to design a comprehensive operational roadmap for
Governor Radda’s ₦828.64bn 2027 Budget Prioritises Capital Development Over Recurrent Spending
A ₦828.64 billion appropriation bill for the 2027 fiscal year has been presented to the Katsina State House of Assembly by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda. The proposed budget allocates 77
NIHOTOUR DG: Tourism Can Drive Nigeria’s Economic Diversification, Create Jobs
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has said tourism has a critical role to play in Nigeria’s economic
Intersociety Alleges 3,083 Christians Killed, 3,193 Abducted Across Nigeria In Eight Months
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) says at least 3,083 Christians were killed and 3,193 abducted in Nigeria between January and August 2026. In its
