Politics

Togo seeks more electricity from Nigeria as demand rises

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  Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria as rising energy demand continues to place pressure on its national grid. The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday following discussions with officials of Togo’s national electricity utility. The visiting delegation […]

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Bayelsa: Hundreds of PDP supporters switch to APC

Bayelsa: Hundreds of PDP supporters switch to APC

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More than 500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress in Ofoni community, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The defectors, drawn from the hometown of former Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, announced their decision on Thursday in Yenagoa, as PDP supporters switch allegiance to the ruling

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Osun 2026: I deserve second term — Gov Adeleke

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that his performance in office justifies his bid for another term as governor ahead of the 2026 election. Speaking on Wednesday while receiving members of the Ansar-u-Deen Society of Nigeria, Osun State Council, at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Adeleke said his administration’s achievements across key

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Ebonyi APC spokesman arrested

Ransome: Ebonyi APC spokesman arrested over Monarch’s kidnap, killing

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The Ebonyi State Government has confirmed that the Ebonyi APC spokesman arrested in connection with the kidnapping and killing of the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike community in Ikwo Local Government Area, Chief Francis Igwe, is Mr Simbad Ogbuatu. Governor Francis Nwifuru disclosed this on Saturday during a condolence visit to the family of the late

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Trump demands Iran’s surrender as Middle East war widens

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United States President Donald Trump has insisted that Iran must surrender unconditionally if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is to end, as the war continues to spread across several countries in the region. The demand came as fighting between Iran, Israel and their allies intensified, with missile and drone attacks reported across parts

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FULL LIST: Tinubu approves posting of 65 ambassadors-designate

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved postings for 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to various countries and the United Nations, with 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors assigned to their respective duty posts. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this on Friday. The Senate had confirmed all 65 nominees

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Libya identifies three suspects in killing of Gaddafi’s son, Seif al-Islam

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Libyan prosecutors say they have identified three suspects linked to the killing of Gaddafi’s son, Seif al-Islam, who was shot dead at his residence in the northwestern city of Zintan last month. In a statement issued on Thursday, the prosecutor’s office said its investigation had established the suspects’ meeting point, the time they travelled to

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Cross River: Assembly suspends lawmaker Dickson Agbor over alleged assault on wife

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The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Agbor, over alleged violent conduct involving his wife. The decision means the Cross River Assembly suspends Dickson Agbor from all legislative activities pending the outcome of an investigation into the allegation. Reports indicate that the incident allegedly

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FG to launch national single window trade platform, March 27

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The Federal Government has announced plans to launch the National single window trade platform on March 27, describing the initiative as a major step towards transforming Nigeria’s trade ecosystem. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the State House in Abuja, which was attended by

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