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At least six people, including a pregnant woman, have been confirmed dead following a renewed outbreak of violence stemming from a long-standing land dispute in Ebonyi State. The conflict, which erupted between the Ndukwe community in Amasiri, Afikpo Local Government Area, and Okporojo in Oso, Edda Local Government Area, has also led to the destruction of properties valued in the millions of naira. The resurgence of hostilities is the latest in a series of violent clashes that have plagued the neighboring communities for decades. Previous incidents have reportedly claimed numerous lives and resulted in property losses running into billions of…

Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described House of Representatives member Ikenga Ugochinyere as a “political Hushpuppi” for his silence on the recent appointment of 23 local government administrators in Rivers State. Ugochinyere, who represents Ideato North and South Federal Constituency in Imo State, has been vocal in his support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid the ongoing political conflict with Wike. However, Olayinka criticized the lawmaker for not speaking out against the controversial appointment of the new local government administrators. The appointments come in the wake of an…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the ruling party as lacking a proper political structure and operating as a “one-man show.” Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, George addressed the potential rise of a third political force—such as the Social Democratic Party (SDP)—ahead of the 2027 general elections. “The APC has no structure. It’s just a one-man show,” he stated. George emphasized the need for any credible political alternative to prioritize the welfare of the people over personal ambition. “What…

President of the United States, Donald Trump, has confirmed that a 104 percent tariff on Chinese imports officially took effect on Wednesday, marking a major escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the two global powers. Speaking at a White House event, President Trump described the move as a necessary response to what he called years of unfair trade practices by China and other nations. “Right now, China is paying a 104% tariff. It sounds ridiculous, but they’ve charged us 100 to 125 percent on many items. Many countries have. They’ve ripped us off left and right. But now it’s…

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Isuamawu Ward 4, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, are facing possible suspension following allegations of irregular appointments within the party structure. A seven-member disciplinary committee, led by Goddy Nnorom, revealed that a man was controversially nominated as the Women Leader of the ward. In a separate incident, an elderly woman was also appointed as Youth Leader—decisions that sparked outrage among party members, particularly the women and youth wings. In response to the uproar, the disciplinary committee launched a thorough investigation, citing a recent Supreme Court judgment which reaffirmed that political…

A major oil facility producing 28,000 barrels of crude oil per day in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, has been shut down by protesting members of the Itsekiri ethnic group. The protest follows the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recently proposed ward delineation for the Warri Federal Constituency. The peaceful demonstration took place on Tuesday at the oil facility formerly operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), now managed by Renaissance Africa Energy Holdings. Protesters, including men, women, and youths, stormed the site carrying placards denouncing what they described as an attempt at ethnic marginalization. The Itsekiri protesters…

Amid a resurgence of deadly violence in Plateau State, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of advanced tactical units to Bokkos Local Government Area. The directive, announced Wednesday by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, comes in response to what he described as “a disturbing surge in brutal attacks and killings” across affected communities since March 28. “The Nigeria Police Force remains fully committed to restoring peace and ensuring the safety of all residents in Plateau State,” Adejobi stated. “This decisive move reflects our resolve to bring the perpetrators of these heinous crimes to…

A former Osun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adebayo Adeleke, has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of crippling the local government system in the state. Speaking at a media parley organized by the Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA), themed “Digging into Politics, Governance and Dividends”, in Osogbo on Tuesday, Adeleke criticized the current administration’s approach to local governance. Responding to questions on local government autonomy, he asserted that autonomy has become a permanent feature of Nigeria’s political landscape. He alleged that unlike the previous administration led by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, which he claimed did not interfere with local…

Gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday abducted a final-year student of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), Augustine Madubiya, and killed a local resident during a violent attack on an off-campus hostel. The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. at Istijaba Villa, a student lodge located in the Unguwar Jeji area. It has been reported that five armed men stormed the compound and confronted students who were sleeping outside due to the heat, demanding money. When the students explained they had none, the assailants turned violent. Amid the chaos, a local resident, Malam Siddi Hussaini, who was nearby attending to…

Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has firmly denied reports linking him to a new opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the claims as entirely fabricated. In a statement released by Yusuph Olaniyonu of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Media Office, the former Kwara State governor urged the public to disregard the report, which he said was based on falsehoods and deliberate misinformation. According to the statement, the story was allegedly concocted by opposition figures in Kwara State, who not only manufactured fake quotes but also designed misleading graphics to support their narrative. “The report in question relied…