Continuity Without Choice Is Not Democracy: A Rebuttal to Speaker Abbas’ Call for Automatic Tickets for Legislators
As a frontline aspirant for the 2027 House of Representatives election and a democratic icon, I found the recent appeal by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen for “continuity” and the implicit push…
Niger Delta Leaders Oppose Decentralization of Pipeline Surveillance Contract
Leaders and stakeholders from the Niger Delta have rejected calls for the decentralization of the pipeline surveillance contract currently handled by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, describing the agitation as…
Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47 rifles in Rivers
_Suspect leads operatives to gang hideout as six others escape with gunshot wounds_ In the spirit of ongoing security fortification championed by the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu,…
Adelabu Denies Resignation Rumours, Reaffirms Focus on Power Sector
By Rejoice Peterside The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed reports suggesting that he has resigned from his position, following the circulation of a purported resignation letter stamped “fake…
Senate Declares Three Seats Vacant Over Lawmakers’ Deaths
By Rejoice Peterside The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday officially declared three senatorial seats vacant following the deaths of members of the 10th Senate, setting the stage…
Senate passes N68.3tn 2026 budget after approving Tinubu’s upward review
Additional N9.3tn for capital projects drives increase as Senate okays budget By Rejoice Peterside The Senate on Tuesday passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill, raising the total budget to N68.323 trillion…
Plateau State Government Imposes 48-Hour Curfew Following Tragic Palm Sunday Attack in Jos
By Babatunji Wusu A wave of violence has once again struck Plateau State, leaving at least 40 people feared dead and numerous others injured in a brutal night-time assault. The…
Oluwo of Iwo Suggests Potential Third-Term Call for President Tinubu Amid Economic Reforms
By Babatunji Wusu The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has sparked a new wave of political debate by suggesting that a constitutional amendment may be sought to extend President…
2027: Tinubu’s Aide Ja’oje Resigns to Contest Elective Office
Move follows presidential directive for appointees eyeing political positions to step down By Rejoice Peterside The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Citizenship and Leadership, Nasir Ja’oje,…
FCT Police Flag Off 2026 National Police Day with Sanitation, Free Medical Outreach
Residents laud initiative as police emphasise community engagement and public health By Rejoice Peterside The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Monday commenced activities for the 2026 National Police Day…
