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Fresh Crisis Hits Labour Party as Peter Agada Camp Demands Refund of N150m, Threaten EFCC Petition
A fresh crisis has erupted within the Labour Party (LP) following a demand by supporters of former presidential aspirant, Arc. Dr. Peter Agada, for the refund of N150 million allegedly paid to the party during the 2027 presidential nomination process. The group, comprising former Labour Party stakeholders, Obidient movement promoters and members of the Arc.…
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A Visit Of Loyalty: Matawalle’s Salah Homage In Lagos
By James Hope Lagos shimmered under the Eid sun. The city that never sleeps had paused, if only for a moment, to honor the sacred rhythm of Salah. But for one man, the celebration was incomplete without a visit to the one he calls both leader and mentor. Dressed head to toe in the iconic…
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Eid-el-Adha: ALGON Deputy President Adikibe Charges Leaders on Security
The Deputy National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and Executive Chairman of Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State, Engr. Ikenna Toni Adikibe, has called on Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence as Muslim faithful across the country celebrate Eid al-Adha 1447 AH. In a goodwill message…
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Enugu North Group Backs Bishop Ossai for Senate, Says District Needs Trusted Leadership
The Enugu North Coalition for Purposeful Representation has appealed to Bishop Oscar Ossai to contest for the Enugu North Senatorial seat, saying the district needs a leader with integrity, vision, and a strong connection to the people following the death of former senator Okey Ezea. In a press statement signed by Dr. Joseph Idoko, the…
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Ahead of 2027, SEG Opens Corruption Dossier on Enugu Politicians, Aspirants
The Save Enugu Group (SEG) has unveiled plans to subject political officeholders and aspirants in Enugu State to what it described as an extensive accountability and integrity assessment ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that individuals linked to corruption or financial misconduct would face exposure and possible prosecution by anti-graft agencies. The group disclosed…
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ALGON NEC Endorses Tinubu for 2027, Enforces Discipline, Reaffirms Leadership in Sweeping Abuja Resolutions
Nigeria’s foremost umbrella body for local government leadership, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has taken far-reaching decisions that blend political alignment, institutional discipline, and leadership consolidation, following its 54th (Expanded) National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. The high-stakes meeting, convened on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, brought together council chairmen from…
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Religious Group Dismisses Bribery Claims Against Matawalle, Warns Against “Dangerous Misinformation”
The United Front for Religious Tolerance in Nigeria has dismissed as “false, misleading, and inflammatory” allegations circulating online that the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, attempted to bribe a United States official, warning that such claims risk undermining national stability and public trust. In a press statement signed by Barrister Okie…
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US Lawmaker: NADG Rubbishes Terror, Bribery Allegations Against Matawalle, Says Security Crisis Not One Man’s Fault
The National Alliance for Democratic Governance (NADG) has dismissed allegations linking the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to terrorism and bribery, describing them as unsubstantiated and warning against the growing influence of unverified claims in shaping public opinion on Nigeria’s security challenges. In a detailed press statement signed by its…
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Renewed Hope GEEP 3.0: FG Prioritises Farmers’ Access to Structured Credit in Jigawa
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to empowering smallholder farmers across the country under the Renewed Hope Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP 3.0), with a renewed push on the FarmerMoni scheme aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening food security. According to a statement signed by Attari M. Hope, Anipr, the Deputy Director…
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Misplaced Blame, Missed Priorities: Why Targeting Matawalle Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Security Crisis
By James Ezema The recent call by a U.S.-based lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels, for the removal of Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has stirred predictable reactions across political and media spaces. Yet, beneath the headlines lies a more important question: is Nigeria’s deepening insecurity the failure of one man—or the consequence of entrenched…
