30 h. ago Defection: Edo Assembly member, Omosigho, pledges loyalty to PDP

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Despite the defections of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers of the Edo State House of Assembly, including the Speaker, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the member representing Oredo East State Constituency, Frank Uyi Omosigho, yesterday, reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP, saying that he remained an unwavering member of […] The post Defection: Edo Assembly member, Omosigho, pledges loyalty to PDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Zamfara Lawyers Back Reps’ Summon Of Gov Lawal Over State Assembly Crisis

The Zamfara State Lawyers Forum has endorsed the Nigerian House of Representatives’ decision to summon Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, and leaders of the State’s House of Assembly, amid a deepening crisis within the legislature and escalating insecurity across the Northwestern State. The forum, a prominent legal advocacy group, described the summons as a constitutionally […]

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1 week ago Insecurity: Yoruba Youth Council Calls For State Of Emergency In Zamfara

The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State to restore peace and stability. The call comes amid deepening political crisis and worsening security situation in the state. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Comrade Eric Oluwole, the YYC expressed concern over the […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as Geregu, Transcorp gas debts hit N216bn

Nigeria’s persistent power sector woes are worsening, with fresh data showing that Geregu and Transcorp Power now owe gas suppliers read more Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as Geregu, Transcorp gas debts hit N216bn

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2 w. ago Why Nigeria’s education crisis demands more than new universities

Few issues pose as grave a threat to Nigeria’s long-term stability and prosperity as the deepening crisis in its education read more Why Nigeria’s education crisis demands more than new universities

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2 w. ago Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has disclosed that lawmakers are working on legislation to allow states to establish their own police forces, in response to Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. This development comes amidst increasing pressure on the federal government to decentralize policing and give states more authority in managing internal security. Bamidele, in a statement issued […] The post Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader

….Urges leaders to shun divisive politics in Easter message From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed that the National Assembly is working on a legal framework to establish state police as part of a broader effort to tackle Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. Bamidele made this disclosure in his Easter […] The post National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Edo PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has warned members of the Edo State Caretaker Committee of the party, headed by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, to stop parading themselves as leaders of the party. He gave the warning shortly after he donated a new state secretariat […] The post Edo PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Edo PDP caretaker panel slams Orbih over secretariat donation

The  Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, led by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, has dismissed Chief Dan Orbih’s recent donation of a party secretariat, describing it as a desperate move aimed at distracting and destabilising the party. Orbih, while announcing the donation of a new party secretariat in Benin City on Wednesday, Read More

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3 w. ago PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin On Wednesday, April 16, Chief Dan Orbih, South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), intensified the Edo State PDP crisis by donating a new state secretariat at 175 Airport Road, Benin City, and publicly denouncing the Dr Tony Aziegbemi-led Caretaker Committee. Orbih accused the committee of collaborating with […] The post PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Okpebholo predicts PDP’s collapse after lawmaker’s defection

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has predicted the imminent collapse of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the state, following the defection of yet another lawmaker to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Nicholas Asonsere, who represents Ikpoba-Okha constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, formally defected to the APC on Wednesday, bringing the party’s Read More

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s Inflation Jumps From 23.18% To 24.23% In March 2025

Nigeria’s inflation crisis deepened in March 2025 as the headline inflation rate jumped to 24.23%, from 23.18% recorded in February. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development reflects a 1.05% increase that further squeezes households battling with soaring living costs. In a report on Tuesday by Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, disclosed that on a month-on-month basis, […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Jumps From 23.18% To 24.23% In March 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. The PDP, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary of the state Caretaker Committee, Chris Nehikhare, to react […] The post PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a Presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 Presidential election. The PDP in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary of the State Caretaker […] The post PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Economic, humanitarian strain deepen in Plateau as fresh attacks displace thousands

The wave of renewed terror attacks sweeping across Nigeria’s northern region has particularly devastated Plateau State, where armed assailants have read more Economic, humanitarian strain deepen in Plateau as fresh attacks displace thousands

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