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Peter Obi condemns Nigeria’s debt culture, demands accountability
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised Nigeria’s borrowing pattern, warning that debt taken without productive purpose poses grave risks to the nation’s economic future. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Obi likened unproductive borrowing to deadly diseases, arguing that loans not tied to economic growth are harmful…
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NNPC Limited records major breakthrough with successful River Niger crossing on OB3 gas pipeline
The NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of NNPC Limited, has successfully completed the River Niger Crossing of the 130-kilometre Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline, marking a major milestone in the expansion of Nigeria’s national gas transmission network. The successful crossing unlocks the full potential of the OB3 Pipeline, a strategic infrastructure designed…
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[UPDATED] Supreme Court Nullifies PDP Ibadan Convention, Dismisses Turaki-Led Appeal
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Delivering the majority judgment on Thursday, Justice Stephen held that the national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, last year, was in defiance of an existing judgment of the…
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ADC Leadership Crisis: Supreme Court Vacates Status Quo Ante Bellum Order
The Supreme Court has set aside the order made by the Court of Appeal in Abuja ordering the maintenance of status quo ante bellum in the leadership dispute in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) acted in derecognising the David Mark-led leadership of the party. In a unanimous…
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Supreme Court Judgment Throws PDP Into Leadership Uncertainty
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns over its internal stability following a split judgment by the Supreme Court that upheld the nullification of its Ibadan convention, warning that the development could steer the party into a “dangerous bend.” In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the party described the ruling as a critical turning…
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PDP crisis deepens as BoT takes over leadership after Supreme Court nullifies Ibadan convention
Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally taken over the national leadership of the party, citing constitutional provisions and the need to prevent a vacuum after a decisive Supreme Court judgment. In a statement issued on Thursday, the BoT said its intervention became necessary following the apex court’s ruling, which…
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APC extends sale of forms, submission deadline for 2027 elections
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at its meeting held on Thursday at the Party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, has approved an extension of the timelines for the sale of aspirants’ Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, as well as the submission of completed forms for the 2027 General Elections.…
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Photo: Cubana Chief Priest picks APC House of Reps. nomination forms
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ADC hails Supreme Court ruling affirming David Mark, Aregbesola as party leaders
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed Thursday’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which affirmed the party’s leadership under David Mark as National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary. In a press statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party congratulated its members and leaders nationwide, describing the apex court’s…
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Tinubu appoints Rilwan Babalola as Special Adviser on Power, chairs Presidential Taskforce on Power Sector Reset
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Rilwan Babalola as Special Adviser to the President on Power and as Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Power Sector Reset and Restoration. The President has also redesignated the Office of the Special Adviser (Energy) as the Special Adviser (Oil & Gas) to clarify roles and avoid…