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Benin Republic Approves 7-Year Presidential Term ahead of upcoming elections
Benin has just passed a major constitutional overhaul, and the political landscape is about to look very different. In a decisive 90–19 vote, lawmakers approved amendments that stretch the presidential term from five to seven years, with a strict cap of two terms for life.The reforms go beyond the presidency. Benin is moving from a single-chamber system to a bicameral parliament, adding a brand-new Senate alongside the National Assembly. Both chambers will now share lawmaking and oversight powers. Legislators aren’t left out of the shake-up either. Deputies will now serve seven-year renewable terms, but there’s a catch—anyone who leaves the…
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Obiano’s death rumour, wicked, irresponsible – Soludo
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has debunked social media rumours claiming that former Governor Willie Obiano has died in a London hospital. In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo described the reports as malicious, false, and deeply irresponsible. The governor said he had personally spoken with Obiano and could confirm that his predecessor is alive and in good health. Soludo criticised those spreading unverified claims, urging journalists—especially online publishers—to always verify information through official channels before publication. He warned that circulating unfounded death rumours is dangerous and undermines public trust. Soludo called on Nigerians to…
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Former Abia state Governor, T.A Orji resigns from PDP
Former Abia State Governor, Senator Theodore Orji, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His resignation was communicated in a letter to the PDP Chairman of Umuahia Ward 1 and made public on Saturday. Orji, who governed Abia State from 2007 to 2015, first came into office under the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) before leaving the party in 2011 after a fallout with his predecessor, Orji Uzor Kalu. He later joined the PDP, completing his second term as governor on its platform and going on to represent Abia Central for two terms in the Senate. His exit adds…
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Veteran Nollywood actor Baba Gebu is dead
Veteran Nollywood actor Oyewole Olowomojuore, popularly known as Baba Gebu, has passed away after a brief illness. The sad news was shared by actor and director Kunle Afod, who described him as a “great legend.” He wrote on Instagram, “It saddens my heart as I announce the passing of our great actor, BABA GEBU. May your soul rest in peace.” Tributes have since poured in from colleagues, including Yemi Solade, Akin Olaiya, Saje, Abiodun Thomas, and Shola Kosoko, all expressing grief and praying for the veteran’s peaceful rest.
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Regina Daniels told me she was 21 during our first meeting – Ned Nwoko dismisses claim of marrying actress at 17
Delta North Senator, Ned Nwoko, has refuted claims that he married his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, when she was 17. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Nwoko said Regina told him she was 21 at the time they met and even presented her INEC voter’s card as proof. According to him, the card showed she was born on October 10, 1998. “It has come to my attention that false claims are being circulated by Regina, suggesting that I married her when she was 17 years old. These claims are entirely untrue,” Nwoko stated. “When we…
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Nigerian govt suspends implementation of 15% petrol import duty
The Federal Government has suspended the planned 15% import duty on petrol (PMS) and diesel (AGO), earlier approved to encourage local refining. In a statement on Thursday, George Ene-Ita, spokesperson of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), announced the suspension and urged Nigerians to avoid panic buying or hoarding, assuring that fuel supply remains stable nationwide. “The implementation of the 15% ad valorem import duty on imported PMS and diesel is no longer in view,” the statement read. NMDPRA also emphasized that local and imported fuel stocks are sufficient to meet national demand and warned against artificial…
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Wike vs Lt. Yerima: Wike should apologise for his conduct that fell below the standards expected of a Minister – Joe Abah
Lawyer and former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Sector Reform, Dr. Joe Abah, has commented on the clash between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Naval officer Lt. A.M. Yerima over a disputed piece of land. In a post on X, Abah said Wike was wrong to have called the young officer a fool, describing the remark as unbecoming of a public official. He urged the minister to apologise to both President Bola Tinubu and the public for behaviour that, in his words, “fell below the standards expected of a Minister of the Government of Nigeria.” However, Abah also acknowledged…
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We will always protect our officer. He has done well – Defence Minister backs officer who confronted Wike
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru has commended Lieutenant Yerima, the naval officer who confronted FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over access to a disputed parcel of land in Abuja, reportedly linked to former Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo. Speaking at a press briefing on the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Celebration at the National Defence College in Abuja on Wednesday, Badaru affirmed that the Federal Government will continue to protect and support all members of the Armed Forces while carrying out their lawful duties. “At the Ministry, and indeed within the Armed Forces, we will always protect our officers on…
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No Media Outlet Has Been Threatened, Gagged By Tinubu’s Govt – Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to press freedom, calling it central to his vision for a prosperous Nigeria. Speaking at the All Nigeria Editors’ Conference, Idris emphasized that no media outlet has been gagged or shut down under the current administration. He stated, “Central to this vision of a prosperous Nigeria is an environment where free speech and a dynamic media can thrive. Under President Tinubu, we have nurtured an unprecedentedly egalitarian media ecosystem.” Idris also highlighted the global recognition of Nigeria’s press freedom, noting that the country has been…
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Poverty is not our milestone, we will come out of it – Tinubu assures Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that the nation will surmount its current economic challenges. Speaking on Wednesday at the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) Conference in Abuja, he emphasized that poverty will not define Nigeria’s future. Tinubu acknowledged that his administration’s reforms have been challenging but stressed they are intended to build a strong and sustainable economy. He also highlighted the crucial role of all stakeholders, particularly the media, in driving national progress.“We may be poor; poverty is not going to be our milestone. We are going to come out of it,” he said.
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Wike, military officer’s clash national embarrassment — Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the recent clash between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and a naval officer, calling it a sign of Nigeria’s worsening institutional decay. In a statement on X titled “Wike versus Naval Officer: A Lesson for National Reflection,” Obi described the incident as an unnecessary national embarrassment and a symptom of a “disgraced country.” He questioned why military personnel are repeatedly used for civil matters and why senior officials often act beyond institutional limits. Obi warned that such episodes erode governance and public trust, emphasizing the importance of restraint, adherence to due process,…
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There was no justification for a military officer to confront him that way, he must face court-martial over clash with Wike – Asari Dokubo
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has criticised the clash between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and some military officers over a disputed plot of land in Abuja. The altercation reportedly started when a senior Naval officer, allegedly acting on the orders of former Chief of Naval Staff Auwal Gambo, blocked Wike and FCT officials from accessing the site, leading to a heated confrontation. In a video shared on Facebook, Dokubo condemned the officer’s actions as unprofessional and urged that he be disciplined and court-martialled. He said: “I’m not taking sides with Wike; I’m taking sides with the law. What…
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