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The legislators asked the president to “as soon as practicable” direct the AGF to invoke his constitutional powers by discontinuing Mr Kanu’s ongoing prosecution, noting that such a step would pave the way for an inclusive roundtable capable of producing a lasting and just political settlement. A coalition of 44 serving members of the House of Representatives has written to President Bola …

President Bola Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. In response to the request by the governor of Kwara State, President Tinubu has ordered the deployment of more security men to …

Governor Nasir Idris alleges that security operatives withdrew from their duty posts 30 minutes before the bandits struck A wave of anger, blame game, and legislative inquiry has followed the invasion of the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Kebbi State, where bandits abducted 25 students on Monday. As the families of the abducted schoolgirls begin an agonising wait, …

To paraphrase a perennial Washington question: What is the president going to release and when is he going to release it? Donald Trump is reeling from a spectacular defeat, easily his worst from his own party on Capitol Hill during two turbulent presidencies, after every step he took to stall and deflect the Jeffrey Epstein saga blew up in his face. No …

•Says FCT minister has vowed opposition party won’t form government in 2027. •Seyi Makinde: This is a fight for the future of Nigeria’s democracy •ADC condemns attack on PDP headquarters •Wike’s faction expels Oyo, Bauchi governors, George, others •Party salutes Nigerians for support in resisting attack at secretariat Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ …

•Assures parents schoolgirls will return safely •Asks Shettima to visit, sympathise with state •Condoles with army over death of soldiers •Governor Idris: failure to act on intelligence made kidnap possible, says it’s sabotage, accuses unnamed agency•Northern governors express outrage, demand urgent, coordinated rescue operations The presidency yesterday stated that President Bola Tinubu was depressed by the abduction of 25 students …

The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy on Monday received two Benin bronzes, a bronze relief plaque and a commemorative head, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to reclaim its cultural heritage. The artifacts, looted during the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom, were repatriated from the Museum of Fine …

Residents of Oremeji, in the Shasha area of Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, were thrown into panic on Sunday, November 9, after street urchins stabbed a Nigerian Air Force officer. Community sources told Punch correspondent during a visit to the area on Saturday that the incident began after a confrontation between the officer—who was “not in uniform” at the time—and …

Supporters of the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party have taken over the surrounding streets of Wadata Plaza, the edifice housing the Peoples Democratic Party headquarters, Wuse, Zone 5, Abuja. Comprising largely women and youth groups, the protesters carried placards with inscriptions targeted at the PDP National Chairman, Mr Tanimu Turaki, SAN, according to report by Punch. Some …

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation visit to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola. Tinubu’s first stop is Johannesburg, where he will attend the 20th summit of the G20 Leaders. After the summit, he will proceed to Angola for the AU-EU summit, according to report by Vanguard News. President Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African …