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US Secretary Rubio Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Nationals

US Secretary Rubio Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Nationals

In a statement posted on X, Secretary Rubio said, “I am taking actions to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and to restrict any further issuance to prevent entry into the US..

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Netanyahu to Meet Trump in Washington Amid Key Diplomatic Talks

Netanyahu to Meet Trump in Washington Amid Key Diplomatic Talks

According to the statement from Netanyahu’s office, the agenda will include discussions on trade tariffs, the ongoing efforts to secure the release of Israeli hostages, and the complex dynamics of ..

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 Nigeria and the Fading Lights of Justice By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Nigeria and the Fading Lights of Justice By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

The judge had good reason for this preliminary ritual. 48 hours before it was due, a leaked document purporting to be the judgment of the tribunal went into circulation. Ahead of judgment day, both...

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Nigerian Police Invite Emir of Kano for Investigative Meeting Over Salah Celebration Incident

Nigerian Police Invite Emir of Kano for Investigative Meeting Over Salah Celebration Incident

The letter, bearing the reference number CR:3000/FID/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.59/697, requests the Emir’s presence at the Force Headquarters Area 11 in Abuja on Tuesday, 8 April 2025, at 10:00 hrs.

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Senator Shehu Sani Condemns Killing of Nearly 100 in Bokkos

Senator Shehu Sani Condemns Killing of Nearly 100 in Bokkos

The attack, which occurred in the early hours of this week, has sent shockwaves through the state, reigniting fears of instability in a region that has endured over two decades of relentless conflict.

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Bayo Ojulari Assumes Role as New GCEO of NNPC Limited, Vows to Build on Predecessor’s Legacy

Bayo Ojulari Assumes Role as New GCEO of NNPC Limited, Vows to Build on Predecessor’s Legacy

In his first address as GCEO, Ojulari praised Kyari for his significant contributions to the company’s growth and his dedicated service to Nigeria. He outlined his vision to "consolidate on the ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Julius Abure as Labour Party National Chairman, Says Abure-Led Faction

Supreme Court Upholds Julius Abure as Labour Party National Chairman, Says Abure-Led Faction

The apex court’s decision addressed several legal challenges, including an appeal by Senator Nenadi Usman at the Court of Appeal and a Labour Party suit at a trial court.

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Supreme Court Removes Abure as Labour Party Chairman Amid Ongoing Crisis

Supreme Court Removes Abure as Labour Party Chairman Amid Ongoing Crisis

The Labour Party, one of Nigeria’s prominent opposition parties, has been embroiled in a bitter struggle over its leadership, with factions vying for control. Abure, who had been at the helm of the...

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Mass Killings in Plateau State Spark Outrage as Peter Obi Calls for Urgent Action

Mass Killings in Plateau State Spark Outrage as Peter Obi Calls for Urgent Action

Peter Obi, a prominent Nigerian figure, took to social media this morning to express his anguish over the escalating violence plaguing the nation. “An unending gory story in our land,” he wrote..

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Tinubu’s Political Adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Resigns

Tinubu’s Political Adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Resigns

Dr Baba-Ahmed, a former spokesman for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), is said to have cited personal reasons for his departure, though he provided no further details. As of the time of this report...

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US Embassy Welcomes Nigerian Push for Justice in Father Sylvester Okechukwu Killing

US Embassy Welcomes Nigerian Push for Justice in Father Sylvester Okechukwu Killing

In a statement released on 3 April 2025, the U.S. Embassy expressed its support for the Nigerian authorities’ interest in addressing this heinous crime, whilst stressing the vital importance of ..

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Can Christianity Survive Nigerian Unity? By Michael Rubin

Can Christianity Survive Nigerian Unity? By Michael Rubin

During his first trip to Africa, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stopped in Nigeria and met with then-President Muhammadu Buhari. What came next was a betrayal of religious freedom...

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Edo Governorship Tribunal Verdict Sparks Outrage as PDP Alleges Judicial Bias

Edo Governorship Tribunal Verdict Sparks Outrage as PDP Alleges Judicial Bias

The controversy stems from the tribunal’s ruling on the outcome of the 21 September 2024 governorship election in Edo State. The PDP insists that its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, emerged victorious,

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INEC Declares Kogi Central Senatorial Petition Invalid Due to Insufficient Voter Turnout

INEC Declares Kogi Central Senatorial Petition Invalid Due to Insufficient Voter Turnout

In a public notice issued on Thursday, 3 April 2025, INEC stated that the petition, submitted on Monday, 24 March 2025, failed to garner the necessary support from registered voters in the constit....

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 Recall Petition for Kogi Central Senator Fails to Meet Constitutional Threshold, INEC Declares

Recall Petition for Kogi Central Senator Fails to Meet Constitutional Threshold, INEC Declares

In a brief post, INEC stated: "The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the...

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Trump Set to Unveil TikTok America’ Deal Reports Suggest

Trump Set to Unveil TikTok America’ Deal Reports Suggest

TikTok, owned by China-based ByteDance, has been embroiled in legal and regulatory battles in the US over national security concerns tied to its Chinese ownership. In January, the US Supreme Court...

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Lagos Court Sentences Man to Three Months in Prison for Failing to Declare $30,000 at Airport

Lagos Court Sentences Man to Three Months in Prison for Failing to Declare $30,000 at Airport

Steve, who was apprehended on 28 March 2025 by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) while attempting to board a Delta Airlines flight to Atlanta, United States, falsely declared that....

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Peter Obi Mourns Loss of Dedicated Supporter Zubairu Momoh

Peter Obi Mourns Loss of Dedicated Supporter Zubairu Momoh

Obi recounted his visit to Momoh in a Lagos hospital, where, despite his health struggles, the late supporter remained optimistic. "I vividly remember visiting him in the hospital in Lagos," Obi wrote

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Russian Missile Strike on Kryvyi Rih Claims Four Lives, Wounds Civilians

Russian Missile Strike on Kryvyi Rih Claims Four Lives, Wounds Civilians

According to President Zelensky, all necessary services are actively responding at the site of the strike, working to address the consequences of the shelling and provide aid to those affected....

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Trump’s Liberation Day’ Tarrifs Spark Fears of Global Depression Amid $38 Trillion US Debt Crisis

Trump’s Liberation Day’ Tarrifs Spark Fears of Global Depression Amid $38 Trillion US Debt Crisis

Trump’s “Liberation Day,” announced with characteristic bombast from the White House Rose Garden at 9:00 PM BST (4:00 PM ET), introduces reciprocal tariffs aimed at matching duties imposed by other..

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Human Rights

EFCC Declares Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu Wanted for Alleged Money Laundering

EFCC Declares Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu Wanted for Alleged Money Laundering

According to the EFCC, Achimugu’s last known address is 6C, Rudoff Close, Maitama, Abuja. The commission has urged anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact its offices in Ibadan..

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Delta State College of Nursing Sciences Issues Query to Student Nurse for Unprofessional Conduct During First Lady's Visit

Delta State College of Nursing Sciences Issues Query to Student Nurse for Unprofessional Conduct During First Lady's Visit

According to the official letter dated 27th March 2025, signed by Mrs Ebyodaghe Rita Ogonne, Provost of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, the incident occurred during the First Lady’s visit

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Aminu Ado Bayero, Emmanuel Akomaye Agim, Nyesom Wike: My Response Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Aminu Ado Bayero, Emmanuel Akomaye Agim, Nyesom Wike: My Response Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Images of the events in Calabar putting these major actors in contemporary politics of the Nigerian judiciary in close propinquity with one another have gone viral. In response, Festus Akande...

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Tinubu as Yesterday’s Rebel and Today’s Tyrant -By Farooq A. Kperogi

Tinubu as Yesterday’s Rebel and Today’s Tyrant -By Farooq A. Kperogi

For example, he was brutally censorious of Goodluck Jonathan’s withdrawal of fuel subsidies in 2012. He expressed sentiments in writing and in speeches that resonated with the angst of the masses....

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Peter Obi Condemns Tinubu’s Removal of Rivers State Governor as Constitutional Crisis Deepens

Peter Obi Condemns Tinubu’s Removal of Rivers State Governor as Constitutional Crisis Deepens

Opponents argue that the President’s decision flouts the rule of law, exposing a troubling readiness to undermine Nigeria’s democratic foundations. “By disregarding the rule of law..

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Dangote Refinery Suspends Petrol Sales in Naira Amid Currency Mismatch Concerns

Dangote Refinery Suspends Petrol Sales in Naira Amid Currency Mismatch Concerns

In the statement, the management of Dangote Refinery explained that the suspension is necessary due to the fact that its crude oil purchases are denominated in U.S.

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Rivers State Political Pact Dubbed 'Theatre of the Absurd' by Umar Sani

Rivers State Political Pact Dubbed 'Theatre of the Absurd' by Umar Sani

According to Sani, the undisclosed pact appears to include significant concessions for Wike, the former Rivers State governor and current Federal Capital Territory (FCT)..

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Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State and Suspension of Governor and others  is Indefensible- El-Rufai

Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State and Suspension of Governor and others is Indefensible- El-Rufai

The suspension of Rivers State’s elected officials, reportedly justified by the Tinubu administration on grounds of escalating security concerns, has sparked widespread debate about the boundaries of

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International

US Secretary Rubio Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Nationals

US Secretary Rubio Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Nationals

In a statement posted on X, Secretary Rubio said, “I am taking actions to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and to restrict any further issuance to prevent entry into the US..

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Trump Set to Unveil TikTok America’ Deal Reports Suggest

Trump Set to Unveil TikTok America’ Deal Reports Suggest

TikTok, owned by China-based ByteDance, has been embroiled in legal and regulatory battles in the US over national security concerns tied to its Chinese ownership. In January, the US Supreme Court...

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Russian Missile Strike on Kryvyi Rih Claims Four Lives, Wounds Civilians

Russian Missile Strike on Kryvyi Rih Claims Four Lives, Wounds Civilians

According to President Zelensky, all necessary services are actively responding at the site of the strike, working to address the consequences of the shelling and provide aid to those affected....

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Trump’s Liberation Day’ Tarrifs Spark Fears of Global Depression Amid $38 Trillion US Debt Crisis

Trump’s Liberation Day’ Tarrifs Spark Fears of Global Depression Amid $38 Trillion US Debt Crisis

Trump’s “Liberation Day,” announced with characteristic bombast from the White House Rose Garden at 9:00 PM BST (4:00 PM ET), introduces reciprocal tariffs aimed at matching duties imposed by other..

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Trump to Meet Syrian Leader During Saudi Visit, Mediated by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Trump to Meet Syrian Leader During Saudi Visit, Mediated by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

The meeting, facilitated through the personal mediation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, signals a potential shift in Middle Eastern diplomatic relations...

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Netanyahu Outlines Strategy Against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis in Government Address

Netanyahu Outlines Strategy Against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis in Government Address

Speaking at the start of the session, Netanyahu began with the ongoing conflict in Gaza against Hamas. "The military pressure is working," he declared, crediting a dual strategy of "pounding Hamas..

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JD Vance Warns of 'Very Strong Evidence' China and Russia Eye Greenland

JD Vance Warns of 'Very Strong Evidence' China and Russia Eye Greenland

Speaking to reporters amid the snow-covered landscape of Pituffik, Vance took aim at Denmark, Greenland’s colonial power, accusing Copenhagen of "underinvestment" in the region.

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U.S. Launches Decisive Military Strikes Against Houthi Terrorists in Yemen

U.S. Launches Decisive Military Strikes Against Houthi Terrorists in Yemen

The President’s statement comes in the wake of what he describes as a pathetically weak response from his predecessor, Joe Biden, to the Houthi threat....

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