15 parties that had been deregistered by INEC support Obi.

15 parties that had been deregistered by INEC support Obi.

On Friday, the 15 political parties that were deregistered by the Independent National Electoral Commission, under the aegis of the Coalition for Good Governance, declared their support for the presidential ambitions of the candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. Obi is running as a candidate for the Labour Party.

Not Benin, but Buhari's government detains Sunday Igboho – Lawyer

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Yomi Alliyu, the lawyer for Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemi (Igboho), has declared that it is the Nigerian government, not the Benin Republic government, that is holding Igboho in prison.
Despite the fact that Igboho has been jailed in the Benin Republic for months, his lawyer claims that the Nigerian government is behind his continuing detention.

Members of the National Assembly fail to account for N2.5 billion in six months running costs

Members of the National Assembly fail to account for N2.5 billion in six months running costs

The House of Representatives, the National Assembly's lower chamber, has failed to submit documentation proving how its members spent N2.5 billion in operating expenditures for the first six months of 2019.

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COVID-19 outbreak in Aso Villa: God punishes Buhari for insensitivity to Nigerians—PDP Youths

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Aso Rock Villa

The Peoples Democratic Party National Youth Movement, a socio-political umbrella of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, claims that the fourth wave of the Coronavirus epidemic, which rocked Nigeria's Presidential Villa, is a sign of God's wrath for the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

Six weeks after the Speaker's impeachment, the Plateau Deputy Majority Leader resigns

Plateau Assembly Deputy Majority Leader, Philip Dasun Resigns - Richsegment

Philip Peter Dasun, a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, has resigned as the Deputy Majority Leader.

Dasun represents the state's Pankshin North region.

Exclusive: NBC Director-General Ilelah Moves To Gag Media Organizations Using License Fees

Exclusive: NBC Director-General Ilelah Moves To Gag Media Organizations Using License Fees

The Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Balarabe Ilelah has perfected plans to clamp down on broadcasting organisations perceived as being anti-government, using the cover of their failure to pay license...

Civil Society and CDD Give Buhari Government a F9- for #EndSARS, Shiite, and IPOB Member Murders

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President Muhammadu Buhari's human rights record has been slashed by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) over the alleged deaths of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, and the 2020 #EndSARS demonstrators.

Idayat Hassan, the CDD's Executive Director,

Bandits on Kaduna-Abuja road defy two-month ban on mobile phone services

BREAKING: Kaduna Shuts Down Mobile Phone Services, Bans Commercial  Motorcycles As Bandits Take Over State - 9jaflaver

The Kaduna State Government's two-month ban on mobile phone services has been removed.
This is in response to previous bandit assaults on the Kaduna-Abuja Road, notwithstanding the prohibition.

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Pastor Femi Emmanuel tells youths that street protests, prayers, and 'Big English' on TV and radio would not save Nigeria

Pastor Femi Emmanuel tells youths that street protests, prayers, and 'Big English' on TV and radio would not save Nigeria
Pastor Femi Emmanuel

Femi Emmanuel, the Presiding Pastor of the Living Spring International Chapel, has warned Nigerian youngsters to avoid taking part in street protests.

He advised them to get involved in grassroots politics in order to preserve the country from political gladiators.

#EndSARS: No way for Buhari to reject panels investigating police brutality — Adegboruwa

EndSARS: FG okays protesters' five-point demand - New Telegraph

Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), a human rights activist and lawyer, has stated that the Nigerian government and its federating units cannot simultaneously accept and reject the panels established to investigate police brutality and other security agencies in the nation.

 The Tribunals were established on the command of the Nigerian government through the National Economic Council,

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Twitter has agreed to all of the conditions set forward by the Buhari administration - Minister Keyamo

Twitter Has Agreed To All Fg's Demands – Keyamo - IRE MUSIC LOADED

Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has stated that Twitter has agreed to all of the terms imposed by the Nigerian government.

The Buhari administration shut down Twitter in Nigeria in June, alleging "consistent usage of the site for actions that are capable

Unknown gunmen open fire on an Ebonyi legislator's convoy.

Unknown gunmen open fire on an Ebonyi legislator's convoy.
File photo of a gunman wearing bullets for illustration

On Sunday, unknown gunmen opened fire on the motorcade of Chinedu Awoh, a politician representing the Ohaukwu North seat in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly.

While on his route to his hometown of Effium, the gunmen attacked and fired at his convoy.

APC National Leader Bola Tinubu is seeking support for 2023, according to Tanko Yakasai.

Bola Tinubu
Bola Tinubu

Tanko Yakasai, a founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and a sage, has disclosed that Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), plans to compete for president in the 2023 general election.

He said the APC chairman visited him at his Abuja home on Wednesday to seek support for his presidential bid in the next election

The Senate grills Buhari's minister on 774,000 job recipients' unpaid allowances

The Senate grills Buhari's minister on 774,000 job recipients' unpaid allowances.

The Senate on Monday urged Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, to clarify the circumstances behind the payment of monthly allowance to beneficiaries of the Federal Government's Social Public Works program.
In response to the senate's request, Keyamo stated that the Nigerian government has not yet distributed N7.3 billion

Nnamdi Kanu's N5 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian government has been adjourned by an Abia court

Nnamdi Kanu's N5 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian government has been adjourned by an Abia court.
Nnamdi Kanu

The Nigerian government has been ordered to free the arrested leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, according to a complaint filed by his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, in an Abia State Court.
Kanu's N5 billion lawsuit to enforce his fundamental human rights was set to begin on Tuesday.

We Attacked Igboho's House Using His Weaknesses – A Leaked Audio Tape Reveals

We Attacked Igboho's House Using His Weaknesses – A Leaked Audio Tape Reveals

The house of secessionist leader Sunday Igboho was invaded at midnight in July, according to an audio tape of an unidentified official of the Department of State Services (DSS), because he had given the hint while speaking carelessly.

The claimed security agent's voice, which was believed to be on the phone, also stated that Igboho's arrogance and stupidity were exploited against him.

How Sunday Igboho Was Betrayed By Ex-Council Chairman, Who Told Secret Police, DSS When To Invade His House

How Sunday Igboho Was Betrayed By Ex-Council Chairman, Who Told Secret Police, DSS When To Invade His House

An unidentified officer of the Department of State Services (DSS) has stated how Omolewu Tunji Francis, a former caretaker chairman of Ibarapa North Local Government Area, aided in the raid on the home of secessionist leader Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, according to an audio clip.

How Lagos House Speaker Obasa Arranged A Wasteful Trip To Spain For Lawmakers And Got Paid For A Private Visit To The Bahamas

EXCLUSIVE: How Lagos House Speaker Obasa Arranged A Wasteful Trip To Spain For Lawmakers And Got Paid For A Private Visit To The Bahamas
Lagos Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.

The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, with a history of wasting public resources, has again approved a lavish trip for lawmakers to Spain.

SaharaReporters learnt that...

The Plateau Speaker, Nuhu, has been impeached on corruption charges

The Plateau Speaker, Nuhu, has been impeached on corruption charges.

Hon Abok Ayuba Nuhu, the Speaker of the Plateau State House Assembly, has been impeached.

According to the Daily Trust, he was impeached at the plenary on Thursday after 16 of the Assembly's 24 members voted him out.

 

Peoples Democratic Party Governorship Campaign Train Is Chased Away From Anambra Market By IPOB Supporters

IPOB supporters chase the Peoples Democratic Party governorship campaign train away from Anambra Market

The campaign team of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, has been booed by some suspected followers of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The PDP members were barred from having a campaign rally at the head medicine market,

How Plateau Speaker Nuhu, who was impeached, claimed N300 million for a bulletproof car

Plateau Speaker Nuhu was impeached after claiming N300 million for a bulletproof automobile.

The impeached Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Abok Ayuba Nuhu, bought a bullet-proof automobile for less than N100 million and inflated its price to N300 million to swindle public funds, according to a petition filed by the Youths Rights Against Corruption (YRAC).

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Bandits should be declared terrorists, and Sheikh Gumi is irresponsible

Bandits Should Be Declared Terrorists; Sheikh Gumi Is Irresponsible – Ruling Party, APC Governors’ Forum Tells Buhari

Salihu Lukman, the director-general of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), has slammed Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, over a recent remark.
The PGF is a forum of governors elected on the ruling All Progressives Congress's platform.