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Ebonyi State lacks effective National Assembly representation, claims Labour Party leader
Labour Party figure Dr. Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh urges Ebonyi voters to reject underperforming lawmakers in 2027, citing a lack of accountability and ineffective legislative oversight.
Financial Expert Criticizes Benjamin Kalu Over N1 Billion Church Allocation
Financial analyst Kalu Aja has criticized Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu for dedicating N1 billion of the 2026 budget to churches, arguing the funds should have supported public infrastructure.
Senate Calls for New Bauchi-Ningi Highway Reconstruction Contract
The Senate has demanded the re-awarding of the Bauchi-Ningi highway reconstruction contract and requested emergency repairs from FERMA to address severe safety concerns and economic disruptions.
Femi Otubanjo dismisses Peter Obi and Kwankwaso one-term pact as nonsense
Research professor Femi Otubanjo rejects the proposed single-term agreement between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, calling it an unrealistic and unreliable political strategy.
Ibrahim Sani Malumfashi: Senator Yari and the Philosophy of Educational Investment
Senator Abdulaziz Yari has shifted the political focus from physical infrastructure to human capital by funding scholarships for over 2,000 students in North West Nigeria, building on his previous efforts to reform the state's education system.
Osun YPP Disavows Ties to Defector Group, Confirms Party Stability
The Osun State chapter of the YPP has rejected any association with a group of defectors aligned with the APC, asserting that the party remains united and independent ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
Ahmed Isah Warns State Police Could Exacerbate Nigeria’s Tensions
Broadcaster Ahmed Isah warns that establishing state police in Nigeria may lead to widespread abuse of power by governors and further ignite ethnic divisions.
Andy Burnham to conduct review of prisoner early release initiative
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to review the government's early prisoner release policy following concerns about overcrowding and specific cases involving serious offenders.
Lauretta Onochie Criticizes Gbajabiamila’s Legal Action in PFIPC Controversy
Former aide Lauretta Onochie argues that Femi Gbajabiamila's lawsuit against Adeyemi Adeniyi will not silence corruption allegations, calling for investigations by the EFCC, DSS, and the President instead.
Peter Obi Advocates for Enhanced International Cooperation to Tackle Nigerian Poverty
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi met with Swiss Ambassador Patrick Egloff to discuss strengthening international cooperation to improve Nigeria's education, health, and poverty reduction efforts.