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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

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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.”...

⚖️ Court Sacks Zamfara Rep for Defection, Orders Refund of Salaries

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Rep Abubakar Gummi of Zamfara for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Justice Obiora Egwuatu ruled that Gummi’s defection was unconstitutional, ordering INEC to conduct a fresh poll and directing the lawmaker to refund all salaries and allowances since...

Adeleke Accuses FG of Withholding Osun LG Funds Despite Court Order

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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused the Federal Government of withholding local government funds belonging to the state despite a subsisting court order. Speaking at a South-West stakeholders’ dialogue in Akure, Adeleke said the action undermines democracy and intergovernmental trust, warning that federal partisanship threatens peace and development across the region...

Governor Peter Mbah Dumps PDP for APC — Ends PDP’s 25-Year Grip on Enugu and the South-East

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Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending over two decades of PDP dominance in the South-East. Mbah says the move aligns the state with the Tinubu administration’s reform vision and national development drive....

Rivers Governor Fubara Sacks Cabinet After Supreme Court Blow

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Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara dissolved his cabinet after a Supreme Court ruling voided approvals by his loyal assembly faction, intensifying the Wike feud....

Kano Governor Slams Police Boycott of Independence Parade

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IDNN Politics & Security Desk Independence Day, No Police in Sight As Nigerians marked the country’s 65th Independence anniversary, Kano State delivered a shocking image:......

Gbenga Daniel, Ogun Govt Trade Blows Over Sagamu Road Project

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Senator Gbenga Daniel and Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun’s government clashed over a Sagamu road project, trading accusations of politics and sabotage....

Kwara Bandit Raid Leaves 12 Dead, Baale of Ogbayo Among Victims

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By: Security Desk At dawn on Sunday, armed men invaded Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun LGA of Kwara State, killing 12 vigilantes, including the Baale of......

Katsina bandit peace deal shaky as kingpin warns “kill 10 of us, 20 will rise”

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By IDNN Security Desk A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ummaru, has warned that killing his men will only produce more recruits, undermining ongoing peace deals......

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