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Sam Ode Clarifies Reason for Distributing Bread and Drinks to Idoma Residents
Benue Deputy Governor Sam Ode defends his decision to give out bread and beverages to the Idoma community, framing the act as a goodwill gesture and emphasizing the government's commitment to welfare and industrial growth.
August 3, 2026
Human rights groups demand that National Assembly drop restrictive legislation
A global coalition of human rights groups has urged the Nigerian National Assembly to withdraw several bills they argue would suppress civic space, limit free speech, and impose undue executive control over non-governmental organizations.
August 3, 2026
Governor Kefas Issues Executive Orders Targeting Thuggery, Illegal Mining, and Drug Misuse in Taraba
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has introduced three executive orders to combat drug abuse, political thuggery, and illegal mining activities to restore order and security.
August 3, 2026
President Tinubu rejected demands to fire Umahi over nurse’s death
Minister David Umahi explains that President Tinubu disregarded calls for his removal after the death of a staff nurse, urging him to prioritize infrastructure development instead.
August 3, 2026
Sowore Rejects Demands to Apologize to President Tinubu
AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore vows he will never apologize to President Bola Tinubu, claiming his defamation trial is a result of this refusal.
August 3, 2026
Orji Kalu Praises Tinubu’s Dialogue with Catholic Bishops, Calls for National Unity
Former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu has lauded the meeting between President Tinubu and Catholic Bishops as a beneficial step for Nigeria's democracy, urging citizens to unite for national progress.
August 3, 2026
ADC Declares Nigerians, Not Obasanjo, Will Determine 2027 Election Outcome
The African Democratic Congress states that the 2027 presidential election will be decided by the daily realities of Nigerians rather than the opinions of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
August 3, 2026
Onaiyekan cautions that voter apathy could mar 2027 polls if APC dominance is perceived as inevitable
Archbishop Emeritus John Cardinal Onaiyekan warns that public belief in a predetermined APC victory in 2027 will lead to mass voter apathy and undermine Nigeria's democratic legitimacy.
August 3, 2026
Dele Momodu Advises President Tinubu to Focus on Performance Metrics for 2027
ADC chieftain Dele Momodu has challenged President Tinubu to seek re-election based on his performance record rather than political rhetoric, noting that Nigerians judge leaders by their governance outcomes.
August 3, 2026
ADC Affirms 2027 Outcome Rests With Voters, Not Obasanjo
The ADC declares that the 2027 presidential election will be decided by Nigerian citizens' experiences with the economy and security, not by the personal opinions of former leaders like Olusegun Obasanjo.
August 3, 2026