CNPP and CSOs Applaud INEC’s Stand Against Flawed Recall Petition in Kogi Central
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received high praise from the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) for its principled rejection of a procedurally defective petition aimed at recalling Senator…
INEC Highlights Procedural Gaps in Petition to Recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has flagged significant procedural issues in the petition submitted for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. During its weekly meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Commission reviewed…
IGP Commends Police As Security Agencies Shine in Anti-Kidnapping Missions, Arrest Suspects
In a resolute move to reinforce the fight against kidnapping and violent crimes across the country, the Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful rescue of multiple kidnapping victims in two separate operations carried out in Anambra State and the…
Pope Francis Makes First Public Appearances in Weeks
On Sunday, Pope Francis made his first public appearance in over five weeks, emerging from Rome’s Gemelli hospital after a prolonged battle with pneumonia. The Argentine pontiff, visibly fatigued but determined, greeted well-wishers and expressed his gratitude before returning home….
Nigeria and Bangladesh Deepen Bilateral Ties Through Defence and Agricultural Cooperation
In a landmark meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria and Bangladesh have expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in defence and agriculture. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria,…
CNPP Condemns Suspension of Rivers State Governor, Deputy, and State Assembly
….Questions Tinubu’s Motives in the State Power Struggle The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has issued a scathing condemnation of President Bola Tinubu’s controversial suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly….
Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State Amid Political Turmoil
In a decisive move to address the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. This announcement was made during a nationwide broadcast, marking a significant intervention in…
Explosions Rock Key Oil Export Facilities in Rivers Amid Political Turmoil
Rivers State, Nigeria, is grappling with a dual crisis as explosions at key oil facilities coincide with escalating political tensions surrounding Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration. The unfolding events have left the state on edge, with concerns over both environmental damage…
Court Deals a Blow to NNPCL as Dangote Refinery’s N100 billion Legal Fight Moves Forward
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out the preliminary objection filed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in an ongoing case brought by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The…
Akpabio Must Go: CNPP and CNCSOs Issue 7-day Ultimatum, Set to Mobilise Diasporans, Female US, UK Lawmakers Against Senate’s Principal Officers
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have jointly condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate, describing it as “hurried and malicious.” In a statement in response to…
Ramadan School Closures: Stop Allocation of Any State that Violates Secularity of Nigeria – Prominent Lawyer
Prominent lawyer and human rights activist, Chief Malcolm Omirhobo, has voiced strong criticism against the decision of some Northern State governments to keep schools closed until April 6, citing Ramadan as the reason. In a tweet that has sparked widespread…