Author: Caleb Ishaya
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Tinubu 2027: Okpebholo, Edo PDP in war of words over early campaigns
A war of words has erupted between Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over early 2027 campaign activities linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election.
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Senior Lawyers clash over NBA’s funding source for conference
Two prominent lawyers have expressed opposing views on the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) decision to seek financial support from the government for its annual conference.
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Presidency reacts to 2027 campaign billboards for Tinubu
The Presidency has strongly disavowed the emergence of unauthorized billboards in various cities promoting a 2027 presidential campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
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NDLEA raises alarm over rising use of cannabis, ‘loud’ in Oyo
The Oyo State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr. Olayinka Joe-Fadile, has expressed deep concern over the increasing consumption of illicit drugs, particularly cannabis and its stronger variants, in the state.
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Alleged assassination plot: Natasha urges IGP to dismiss Akpabio’s petition
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP – Kogi Central) has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to dismiss a petition filed against her by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who accused her of criminal defamation and incitement.
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Rivers emergency suit: PDP governors yet to serve FG — AGF
The office of the Attorney General of the Federation (OAGF) and the Federal Government may not yet have been served summons on the suit filed by 11 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminilayi Fubara, according to indications yesterday.
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Rivers crisis: Ijaw Nation not at war with Tinubu – Senator Dickson
Senator Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa West has reaffirmed that the Ijaw Nation is not in conflict with President Bola Tinubu or the Federal Government, amid ongoing political tensions in Rivers State.
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Reps Committee raises alarm over rising smuggling of illicit drugs
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has expressed serious concern over the increasing smuggling of illicit drugs into Nigeria and the diversion of imported finished goods to Free Trade Zones (FTZs) to evade customs duties—leading to a reported revenue loss of over ₦1.6 trillion.
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Police arrest 50-year-old man for raping 17-year-old daughter multiple times in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Umar Sule, for allegedly raping and impregnating his 17-year-old biological daughter in Kurmi Ado village, Ganjuwa Local Government Area.
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Nigeria to tap into economic promise of space- minister
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has said Nigeria would tap into economic promise of space exploration.