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ivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Announcing his defection on Tuesday evening, Fubara said the move was in reciprocity for the overwhelming support the state has received from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The defection ends months of speculation about whether the governor would join the …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON ssistant Superintendent of Police, Eno Nkereuwem Ikoedem, has assumed office as the first-ever female Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Edo State Police Command. She assumed office at the Police Command’s Headquarters in Benin City, Edo State capital on Monday December 8, 2025. ASP Ikoedem took over from CSP Moses Joel Yamu, who had earlier succeeded SP …

he African Union (AU) has condemned the recent attempted military takeover in the Republic of Benin, describing it as a direct attack on the country’s democratic order. In a statement issued on Sunday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Yousouf reiterated that any military involvement in political affairs violates the organisation’s core principles and values. He stressed that the AU has …

UMUAHIA — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced widespread criticism for downplaying Nigeria’s growing insecurity during a visit to the country. Johnson made the remarks last week while delivering a keynote address at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025, hosted by Governor Hope Uzodinma in Owerri. He stated, “I feel perfectly safe in Nigeria,” dismissing negative security reports …

KANO — Senator Sani Hanga, representing Kano Central Senatorial District, has explained his strong opposition to the creation of state police, warning that the move would hand excessive power to state governors and endanger Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking to journalists at his constituency office in Kano, Hanga said state police would be used by governors to intimidate political opponents and silence …

The visit comes as the U.S. Congress intensifies scrutiny of worsening insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks on Christian communities in the North and other parts of the country.  high-level delegation of United States lawmakers and diplomats on Sunday visited Nigeria for a security-focused fact-finding mission, amid growing concerns in Washington over alleged large-scale persecution and killings of Christians across the …

round a dozen soldiers have been arrested in Benin following an attempted coup, including the ringleaders of the foiled operation, military and security sources told AFP Sunday. One source said 13 people have been detained, while another confirmed that all but one of the suspects are serving soldiers; the remaining detainee is a former member of the armed forces. The …

s part of its commitment to fostering inclusive growth by empowering individuals with technical skills, Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) Plc, has completed a transformative two-week training programme for inmates at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. The initiative, delivered in partnership with the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), trained 78 inmates and officers …

he Benin Republic presidency says that President Patrice Talon is safe and the army is regaining control from the coup plotters. This comes shortly after a group of military officers appeared on Benin national television Sunday morning, declaring the removal of the president and all state institutions. The group of army officials described themselves as the Military Committee for Refoundation. …

ivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has remained silent over yesterday’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) of 17 lawmakers of the State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule. However, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, despite the recent announcement of his …