Politics

Labour Party Leadership Defends Split With Obi, Dismisses Claims of Regret Over 2023 Ticket

The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) aligned with Julius Abure has pushed back against claims that it regretted fielding Peter Obi as its presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, insisting instead that the former Anambra State governor parted ways with the party over what it describes as undemocratic conduct and irreconcilable differences over […]

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Wike Reaffirms Political Grip in Rivers, Defends Tinubu Support Ahead of 2027

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that his political bloc remains firmly rooted in Rivers State, insisting that sustained pressure and threats since the 2023 general election have failed to weaken his camp. Speaking on Saturday during a thank-you visit to the Port Harcourt Local Government Area secretariat, Wike said […]

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NERC Report Uncovers DISCos Abandon Metering of Consumers 

  • January 11, 2026
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NERC Report Uncovers DISCos Abandon Metering of Consumers     A recent report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have largely abandoned their primary responsibility of metering customers.   According to the data, DisCos funded only 90,172 meters nationwide between 2019 and the third quarter of 2025, […]

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South Africa Justifies BRICS Naval Drills as ‘Essential’ Amid Tensions

  • January 11, 2026
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South Africa Justifies BRICS Naval Drills as ‘Essential’ Amid Tensions     South Africa has officially defended its hosting of the “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercises, describing the drills as “essential” for maritime security.   The weeklong maneuvers, taking place off the coast of Cape Town, involve a coalition of BRICS Plus nations including […]

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NBA Seeks Justice in Alleged Forced Conversion of Muslim girl 

  • January 11, 2026
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NBA Seeks Justice in Alleged Forced Conversion of Muslim girl       The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dutse branch, has demanded urgent justice for 16-year-old Walida Abdullahi, who was allegedly abducted, raped, and forcibly converted to Christianity by a Department of State Services (DSS) officer, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi.   The victim had been missing for […]

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U.S. Locks Down Venezuelan Oil Proceeds Amid Push to Reshape Post-Maduro Economy

The United States has taken direct control over the fate of Venezuelan oil revenue held within its financial system, positioning the funds as a strategic tool following the removal of former president Nicolás Maduro. President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that bars U.S. courts and creditors from accessing money generated from Venezuelan […]