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A civil society organisation, Citizens for Justice and Accountability in Governance (CJAG), has called for an urgent and comprehensive investigation into claims by four suspects alleging attempts to coerce them into falsely implicating Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in the 2023 fire incident at the Rivers State House of Assembly complex. The suspects — Chime Ezebalike, Kenneth Kpasa, MacPherson Olumini, and Oladele Lukman — recently revealed that they were pressured to make false confessions linking Ehie to the arson. Reacting to the claims, CJAG described the development as a disturbing abuse of power…

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticized former Rivers State Governor, Rufus Ada George, over his recent comments on the political crisis rocking the state. Olayinka expressed disappointment that some senior figures in Rivers State, whom he accused of staying silent while Governor Siminalayi Fubara allegedly acted with impunity, are now speaking out, comparing their behavior to “children who lost their most prized toys.” He said it was “funny and unfortunate” that Ada George—who previously supported Fubara even as the governor allegedly…

The Presidency has issued an apology following the publication of a federal appointments list meant to counter allegations of ethnic bias in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In recent weeks, President Tinubu has faced criticism over alleged lopsided appointments, with claims that he has favored individuals from his ethnic group at the expense of national balance. Among the critics is Senator Ali Ndume, a prominent APC lawmaker representing Borno South, who voiced his concerns during an interview with Arise Television. Ndume accused the President of breaching the federal character principle, emphasizing that his loyalty to the APC does not exempt him…

Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has claimed that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is serving as a placeholder for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the Social Democratic Party (SDP), should the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deny Atiku its 2027 presidential ticket. Speaking during an interview with AIT, Galadima expressed surprise at Atiku’s willingness to work with El-Rufai, recalling the former governor’s past criticism of the PDP stalwart. “I am shocked Atiku would consider working with El-Rufai,” Galadima said. “This is someone who once told him to save his money for his children…

Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has issued a strong warning to those eyeing the presidency in 2027. He stated that by noon on Election Day, these aspirants will learn a crucial lesson that will stay with them for years. Igbokwe made the statement in a post on his official Facebook page, responding to what he referred to as “fake news” being spread by those vying for the top office. He wrote, “It seems some people are relying on FAKE NEWS to secure votes in 2027. Let’s encourage them to keep going.” He continued, “By…

The Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has formally welcomed Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jandor, a former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and founder of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, was the PDP’s gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 Lagos State election. He officially joined the APC in March this year. In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesman, Pastor Gbenga Ogunleye, Adediran expressed gratitude for the warm reception he received from GAC members, led by Chairman Prince Tajudeen Olusi. “In a significant show of unity and goodwill, Dr. Abdul-Azeez…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), lowering it from ₦880 to ₦865 per litre. A refinery official confirmed the development in a statement to the press on Thursday, noting that the new pricing has already been communicated to marketers and distributors. The price cut comes at a time when Nigerians continue to grapple with soaring fuel costs, which have contributed significantly to inflation and rising transportation expenses nationwide. The latest adjustment is expected to provide some measure of relief for both consumers and businesses.

The Chief of Mutumbiyu, Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammed, has cautioned fishermen in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State against the use of harmful chemicals and explosives for fishing, describing the practice as both illegal and environmentally destructive. The monarch issued the warning at his palace in Mutumbiyu following the turbanning of Alhaji Bala Jambari as Sarkin Tarun (Leader of Fishermen) and Alhaji Tukura Julde as Danrimin Mutumbiyu. He lamented the impact of these harmful methods on aquatic life, noting that fish populations have significantly declined and some species have gone extinct, threatening the livelihoods of many who depend on fishing.…

The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has strongly condemned the deepening political crisis in Rivers State, accusing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of using his influence to destabilize democratic governance. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, CHRICED described the ongoing turmoil as a “shameful circus,” alleging that Wike is manipulating state institutions and leveraging his ties with the Presidency to impose control over Rivers State. “At the heart of this crisis is Nyesom Wike, whose disruptive conduct continues to undermine the…

Widespread outrage has erupted over the continued detention of 15-year-old Yusuf Alabi, a supporter of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who has been held at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre since January 2025. Alabi first gained national attention during the 2023 presidential campaign when a powerful photo of him standing resolutely in front of Peter Obi’s convoy during a rally in Lagos went viral. The image was widely circulated by Obi’s supporters and became a symbol of hope and courage among Nigerian youths. Reacting to Alabi’s prolonged detention, Peter Obi expressed deep concern via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle,…