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Cargo Ship Struck As Trump Signals Possible Return To Iran-Hormuz Talks
A cargo ship has been hit amid renewed tensions in the Gulf after US President Donald Trump suggested negotiations with Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil and gas shipping route that has remained at the centre of regional conflict. In this picture obtained from Iran’s ISNA news agency on June…
Sowore Urges Delay In State Police Bill Until After 2027 Elections
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to postpone consideration of the proposed State Police Bill until after the 2027 general elections, warning against rushing the legislation amid growing security concerns and political tensions. Sowore (right) is the presidential candidate of the AAC in the 2027 election. The…
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Expanding Local Crude Refining Capacity
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding Nigeria’s domestic crude refining capacity, saying the move is aimed at strengthening energy security, reducing reliance on fuel imports and boosting the nation’s economy. Oil workers on an oil rig. The Federal Government has indicated a major shift in Nigeria’s petroleum industry, saying the country is…
FG Seeks Public Input On State Police As Q2 Death Toll Reaches 5,091
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to submit memoranda on the proposed State Police Bill as a new report revealed that 5,091 people lost their lives nationwide in the second quarter, underscoring growing concerns over insecurity. • Sharia Council warns against rushed amendment• Govs back draft ahead of Sept presentation to Tinubu• Gbajabiamila: No…
FG Invites Nigerians To Submit Memoranda On State Police Bill
The Federal Government has opened the process for public memoranda on the proposed State Police Bill, with President Bola Tinubu’s aide, Nnadubem Moghalu, urging Nigerians to contribute to 17 key thematic areas before the legislation is finalised. Nnadubem Moghalu The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill is open to receiving memoranda on state…
Senate Gives NNPCL, CBN, Others 72 Hours To Honour Summons
The Senate has issued a fresh 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other agencies to appear before its committee after officials failed to honour an earlier invitation without offering any explanation. The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the…
Lumumba Urges African Leaders To Back Homegrown Investors
Pan-Africanist Prof. PLO Lumumba has called on African governments to prioritise investment from within the continent, urging leaders to stop relying on foreign investors and instead empower African businesses and capital. Lumumba wants African countries to ease of visa restrictions. Pan-africanist Patrick Lumumba has criticised the tendency of African leaders to look for investments outside…
2027 Polls: INEC’s Reforms Encouraging, But More Work Needed — Prof Ikechukwu
Prof. Ikechukwu says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken reassuring steps toward the 2027 general election but cautioned that more efforts are needed to ensure a credible, transparent and hitch-free electoral process. “Beginning with the electoral process, the steps INEC has taken can be described as reassuring. In other words, there would be…
Court Adjourns Sowore’s Defamation Trial After Lawyers Clash
The trial of Omoyele Sowore over alleged defamation was adjourned after a heated exchange between counsel disrupted proceedings, following a request by the defence for more time to review court-approved documents released only days before the scheduled cross-examination. FILE PHOTO: Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial of activist and politician Omoyele…
2027: Opposition Remains Strong, Rivers ADC Governorship Candidate Declares
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Rivers State says the opposition remains active ahead of the 2027 elections, receiving a rousing welcome from supporters as he returned home despite heavy rainfall. Pidomson (left) says he wants to liberate Rivers State from “political hegemony.” The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in…
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