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Tinubu Declares Fubara APC Leader in Rivers Amid Impeachment Tensions

President Bola Tinubu has formally affirmed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the leader of the APC in Rivers State, amid ongoing impeachment tensions and political rivalry with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The clarification, conveyed by presidential aides, reinforces party hierarchy and underscores the administration’s position on due process and constitutional order during the unfolding political crisis.

Makoko Demolitions: Lagos Government Defends Clearance as CAPPA Reports 10,000+ Displaced

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Fresh demolitions in Makoko have reignited debate over urban safety and social justice in Lagos after civil society groups reported that more than 10,000 residents were displaced. While the Lagos State Government insists the exercise was necessary to protect lives under high-tension power lines, rights advocates argue that the operation lacked adequate safeguards and humane resettlement plans.

Rivers on the Brink: Tinubu Shadow Deal Claims, Wike’s 2027 Gambit, and the Battle for a State’s Mandate

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Rivers State is now fighting over who owns its mandate. A PDP faction alleges a Tinubu-brokered peace deal was breached as Nyesom Wike openly mobilises Rivers for 2027. With institutions at war and loyalties shifting, the crisis has moved from local drama to a national power contest with consequences far beyond Port Harcourt.

DRTS Vows to Appeal VIO Court Ban, Says Abuja Now ‘Lawless’ After Judgment Restricting Enforcement

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The Directorate of Road Traffic Services says it will “certainly” appeal the Court of Appeal ruling that bars VIO officials from stopping vehicles, impounding cars or issuing fines. Acting Director Deborah Osho says the judgment has triggered “lawlessness” across Abuja, claiming motorists now flout rules freely while over ₦409m in unpaid fines remain outstanding since enforcement was halted.

Osun PDP Governorship Primary Turns Chaotic as Adeleke Withdraws and INEC Official Is Assaulted

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The Osun PDP House of Representatives primary was thrown into chaos after aspirant Soji Adeleke withdrew abruptly, triggering a violent confrontation during which an INEC official was assaulted. Police intervened to restore order as party factions blamed one another for the breakdown of the process.

Northern Governors Suspend Mining for Six Months, Approve ₦1bn Monthly Regional Security Fund

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Governors and traditional rulers of the 19 Northern states have ordered an immediate six-month suspension of all mining activities, citing links between illegal mining and rising insecurity. They also approved a ₦1bn monthly regional security trust fund to strengthen operations against terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the North.

Boko Haram Kills Immigration Officer in Muna Attack as Security Failures Exposed

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A deadly Boko Haram Muna attack has claimed the life of a Nigeria Immigration Service officer and injured soldiers in Borno, raising fresh outrage over poor equipment, dangerous deployments and institutional neglect. Officers say NIS personnel are being pushed into frontline combat zones without adequate training, armour, ammunition or rotation fairness.

⚖️ WIKE’S LAND WAR: THE 30-HECTARE POWER PLOT BEHIND ABUJA’S LATEST FIRESTORM

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Documents and testimonies obtained by IDNN news reveal that the Abuja land clash between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and naval officers over Plot 1946 may be tied to a deeper pattern of revocations across the capital’s greenbelt zones. Sources allege about 30 hectares originally granted to military cooperatives were re-issued to private and political interests. Wike denies wrongdoing.

OBA OF BENIN DRAWS LINE OVER MOWAA TUSSLE — “HISTORY WILL NOT REPEAT ITSELF”

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Oba Ewuare II of Benin has vowed that “history will not repeat itself” amid fresh controversy over the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). The monarch accused former Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki of attempting to sideline the Benin Kingdom from the custody of returned artifacts, drawing international attention to Nigeria’s heritage politics.

Diri Defects to APC, Cites Bayelsa’s Interest Over Party Loyalty

IDNN6 months ago6 months ago0

Governor Douye Diri has confirmed his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party, declaring that his defection to the All Progressives Congress was made “in the overall interest of Bayelsa.”