Author: Emman Ovuakporie
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Ahead 2027: Datti Baba-Ahmed throws weight behind Obi for ADC presidential ticket, snubs VP slot
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) vice presidential candidate, has endorsed his former running mate, Peter Obi, as a leading contender for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed argued that Obi, the former Anambra State governor, should not settle for a vice…
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US closes Abuja Embassy, Lagos Consulate office
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of U.S. Independence Day. The closure marks the annual commemoration of the United States’ declaration of independence from British rule in 1776, a significant national holiday celebrated with patriotic events, fireworks, and public…
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Why Oborevwori endorsed retirement age extension for Associate Professors in Delta varsities – Prof. Tonukari
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s decision to extend the retirement age of associate professors in Delta State-owned universities from 65 to 70 years was driven by a need to strengthen the academic system, deepen postgraduate programmes, and ensure the mentorship of younger lecturers across the state’s expanding higher institutions. Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari, made…
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KEN HARRIES: Why court can’t void Senate’s suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
By Ken Harries The foundation of constitutional democracy across Europe and America has been deliberately built over the centuries on the strict and faithful adherence to the principle of separation of powers which demands respect for the autonomy of each arm of government. Therefore, The Nigerian federation, as an entity which practices constitutional democracy has…
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Constitution review: South West zone Senate Public hearing begins in Lagos today
…to consider proposals on electoral reforms state police, local govt creation, others The Senate has disclosed that it would kick off its South West public hearing on the review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) in Lagos today ( Friday), aimed at subjecting proposals for the creation of 18…
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Nigeria missing as Trump hosts 5 African leaders to discuss ‘commercial opportunities “
Nigeria missing as President Donald Trump prepares to host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss “commercial opportunities,” a White House official said. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal for a discussion and lunch at the White House on July 9, the official said. “President Trump…
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Delta Education Officers hail Oborevwori, push for better welfare, reforms
The Association of Education Officers in the Delta State Civil Service (AEODS) has expressed strong support for the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, commending his educational policies and pledging continued collaboration to strengthen the education sector in the state. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 4th Congress of the…
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PDP is still intact, no official directive to join coalition – NWC
…Party now focused on national convention The National Working Committee, NWC of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has denied it issued any directive to its members to join any coalition. This was contained in a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary, Hon Debo Ologunagba declaring that: “The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of…
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Defection: Seven HoR members from Akwa Ibom abandon PDP, YPP, shift base to APC
Six members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the house of representatives from Akwa Ibom and a member of YPP have all defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers are Unyime Idem, representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal constituency; Esin Etim, representing Mbo/Okobo/Oron/Udung Uko/Urue federal constituency; and Ekpo Asuquo who represents Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium…
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Nenadi led-LP rubbishes resignation notice to Obi
The Labour Party faction led by its acting chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, said no ultimatum has been issued to its presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi. The faction of the party led by Julius Abure had given Obi a 48-hour ultimatum to resign from the party following his participation in yesterday’s coalition…