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Lawmakers and LGA Chairmen Missing: Rivers Independence Thanksgiving Dampened by Key Absences
On Sunday, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara participated in a thanksgiving service celebrating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day. The event, held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in...

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Politics Today
3 hours ago3 hours ago

On Sunday, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara participated in a thanksgiving service celebrating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day. The event, held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Garrison, Port Harcourt, was notably missing the presence of lawmakers aligned with the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. The ceremony attracted Governor Fubara, his close aides, and a limited...

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James Comey Indicted: Hegseth Calls Unprecedented Meeting – NPR Reports
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International News
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Good morning! Welcome to the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to receive it directly in your inbox, and tune in to the Up First podcast for the essential news to kickstart your day. Top Headlines Today A Virginia grand jury has formally charged former FBI Director James Comey with obstruction of justice and providing false...

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First Lady Faces Lawsuit Amid Controversy Over National Library Fundraising
Ayodele Ademiluyi, the organizer of the Ife Book and Arts Festival and curator of the Booksfeast Collective, has initiated legal proceedings against President Bola Tinubu,...

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Politics Today
5 days ago5 days ago

Ayodele Ademiluyi, the organizer of the Ife Book and Arts Festival and curator of the Booksfeast Collective, has initiated legal proceedings against President Bola Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, and several high-ranking government officials. The lawsuit concerns funds collected during the First Lady’s 65th birthday event, which were intended to complete the long-stalled National Library...

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Natasha Makes a Bold Comeback to Senate: “I Owe No One an Apology
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has officially returned to her legislative responsibilities after enduring a six-month suspension, firmly stating that she owes no apologies...

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Politics Today
6 days ago6 days ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has officially returned to her legislative responsibilities after enduring a six-month suspension, firmly stating that she owes no apologies to anyone. Speaking with reporters in her office, Natasha emphasized that if the National Assembly’s decision to unseal her office-especially by the Senate leadership-was intended to pressure her into apologizing,...

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BREAKING: Senate Unseals Senator Natasha’s Office, Paving the Way for a Powerful Comeback!
The National Assembly has officially reopened the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), marking a significant step toward resolving her prolonged dispute with...

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Politics Today
6 days ago6 days ago

The National Assembly has officially reopened the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), marking a significant step toward resolving her prolonged dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. On Tuesday, the National Assembly’s Sergeant-at-Arms, supported by a team of security personnel, restored access to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Office 205 located within the Senate wing. This action...

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Analysts Urge Government to Separate Upstream Investment Management from NNPCL for Greater Efficiency
As discussions intensify around potential revisions to Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), industry experts are advocating for the Nigerian Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS) to...

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Politics Today
7 days ago7 days ago

As discussions intensify around potential revisions to Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), industry experts are advocating for the Nigerian Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS) to be detached from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). This move is seen as essential to boosting transparency and operational efficiency within the sector. The call for separation comes amid...

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Tensions Rise as House of Reps Reconvenes Today
As the House of Representatives prepares to reconvene today, there are strong signals that members are gearing up to voice their frustrations regarding the execution...

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Politics Today
7 days ago7 days ago

As the House of Representatives prepares to reconvene today, there are strong signals that members are gearing up to voice their frustrations regarding the execution of the budget and the unsettled payments for constituency projects initiated since 2024. Concerns have been raised by lawmakers about the potential political fallout in their constituencies due to the...

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Bandits Threaten to Seize Schools, Hospitals, and Grazing Reserves, Katsina Government Reveals
The Katsina State Government has disclosed that bandit groups have presented a set of demands as part of ongoing peace negotiations, which include the establishment...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The Katsina State Government has disclosed that bandit groups have presented a set of demands as part of ongoing peace negotiations, which include the establishment of educational institutions, peace initiative with the militants was not initiated by the government but was a community-driven effort.” “Local village authorities engaged directly with repentant armed groups, culminating in...

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Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule in Rivers: Powerful Reactions Pour In
On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu declared the termination of the state of emergency in Rivers State, affirming that full democratic governance would be reinstated in...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu declared the termination of the state of emergency in Rivers State, affirming that full democratic governance would be reinstated in the oil-rich region starting 18 September. In light of this development, various political leaders and ethnic groups within Rivers State have voiced their expectations regarding how the returning Governor, Siminalayi...

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GITEX NIGERIA Shines Global Spotlight on West Africa as Government and Tech Giants Champion Nigeria’s Digital Future
The inaugural GITEX NIGERIA event has successfully placed Nigeria’s digital economy on the global map, attracting a diverse array of international exhibitors and investors who...

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Tech
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The inaugural GITEX NIGERIA event has successfully placed Nigeria’s digital economy on the global map, attracting a diverse array of international exhibitors and investors who confirmed robust engagement and immediate business prospects. Taking place from September 1 to 4 in both Abuja and Lagos, GITEX NIGERIA was held under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Bola...

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