The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment process against the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged gross misconduct.The 26 members of the assembly in the document signed and dated March 14, 2025, and addressed to the Speaker through the Clerk
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Former Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, also known as JANDOR, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).This was disclosed yesterday at a briefing, stating that his decision was driven by his desire to contribute to the progress of Lagos State and his
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Nigeria and Cuba have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral relations, particularly in trade, medicine, and science and technology.The agreement was signed on Monday in Abuja by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and his visiting Cuban counterpart, Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla, following closed-door discussions.Tuggar emphasised
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s inflation rate declined to 23.18 percent in February, from 24.48 percent reported in January.NBS announced the decline in its February 2025 consumer price index (CPI) on Monday.The bureau said the headline inflation rate in February rose marginally by “1.30% points when compared
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Barely two months after suspending flight operations due to a tyre burst incident involving one of its aircraft at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, Max Air is set for resumption of service.A statement by the airline’s management said that the carrier would resume flight services on March
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Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and human rights lawyer Festus Ogun have declared their support for Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member facing backlash over her viral video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration.Sowore, in a photo shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday,
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The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has condemned an alleged plot to arrest Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as a direct attack on democracy.The group stated in a statement released on March 16 signed by National Secretary, High Chief Peter Ameh that “any attempt to arrest her would serve
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The Kaduna State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Caleb Ma’aji, has promised that Christians will pray for Governor Uba Sani’s success because he has given them a sense of belonging.The CAN Chairman, who spoke at an Iftar dinner hosted by Governor Uba Sani for the clergy
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