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Politics

June 18, 2025

Benue Massacre: SGF Akume draws Holocaust parallel in Yelewata attack

“Attacks which wore the clothes of ethnic cleansing are unjustified and unacceptable,” Mr Akume stated.

George Akume
June 18, 2025

Biafran soldiers blockaded aid to dying Igbo children, women; casualties not in millions: Gowon

“The number of people who were casualties of the war is not in millions. The other side also refused all attempts to send aid into their camp,” Mr Gowon claimed.

Starved and malnourished Biafra children and former military dictator Yakubu Gowon
June 18, 2025

Gov AbdulRasaq splurges N120 million on Kwara pilgrims in Mecca

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq has splurged N120 million on Kwara pilgrims during an unscheduled visit to Kwara houses in Mecca.

Kwara governor in Mecca
June 18, 2025

Colourful dress code mistakenly endorsed to welcome Tinubu while Benue mourns: Alia

“My deepest apologies for the incorrect or confusing guidance. I recognise the importance of clear and accurate communication,” said Mr Alia’s aide.

Governor Hyacinth Alia with President Bola Tinubu
June 18, 2025

Mahmood Yakubu backs Wike to build INEC HQ

Mr Yakubu said every facility at the current headquarters was overstretched, from offices to meeting rooms.

Mahmood Yakubu and FCT minister Nyesom Wike
June 17, 2025

2027 Elections: After gifting judges houses, Wike moves to build new INEC HQ

Mr Tinubu is seeking reelection in 2027 and will likely rely on his unusual ally, the former Rivers governor, for another electoral success.

mahmood Yakubu, Nyesom Wike Bola Tinubu, CJN Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
June 17, 2025

Peter Obi hails Tinubu over decision to visit Benue, suggests reaching Mokwa

“I thank him (Mr Tinubu) even as I make further request that similar gesture should be extended to Niger state,” said Mr Obi.

PETER OBI AND BOLA TINUBU
June 17, 2025

2027 Elections: APC group kicks against rewarding disloyal party members

The group also advised the party to check infiltrations of its ranks by the opposition to guard against the APC becoming a haven for political opportunists rejected by their former parties.

APC leaders in uniform attire
June 17, 2025

Gov Otu swears in acting chairman of Bekwarra LGA

The swearing-in followed the suspension of the elected LG chairman, Theresa Ushie, by the Cross River House of Assembly.

Bassey Otu signing document
June 17, 2025

No more ‘Baba says’ imposition in Lagos PDP, Bode George declares

“We are determined that anyone contesting must go through the people. From now on, no more ‘Baba says’ imposition,” Mr George said.

PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos.