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Tinubu Set for High-Stakes White House Talks with Trump on Nigeria’s Escalating Religious Violence

Washington, D.C. — In a move underscoring deepening U.S.-Nigeria ties amid global concerns over faith-based atrocities, President Bola Tinubu is slated to engage in direct dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump this week, focusing on the purported systematic targeting of Christians in Nigeria, sources close to the presidency confirmed Saturday. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to […]

“Gov Okpebholo at Helm of United Edo APC, Seals Endorsement for Tinubu’s 2027 Victory Push.”

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Friday led a powerful coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in formally endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The endorsement, which took place in Edo Central, brought together key political figures including the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa,Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole and the […]

“Okpebholo’s Bold Reforms Catapult Edo to Top 5 in 2025 National Fiscal Rankings.”

In just one year under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, Edo State has achieved a major governance milestone, breaking into the top five best-performing states in Nigeria’s 2025 State of States Fiscal Performance Ranking. The report, which measures how well states manage their finances, ranked Edo fifth nationwide, alongside top performers like Anambra, Lagos, […]

HURIWA Backs Zamfara Governor, Warns FG Against Negotiating With Terrorists

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for his firm stance against peace deals with bandits, warning that such negotiations undermine state authority, embolden terrorists, and risk violating Nigeria’s counter-terrorism laws. In a statement issued on Thursday, HURIWA aligned with Governor Lawal’s position that allowing armed groups […]

PRESIDENT TINUBU CHARGES NEW SERVICE CHIEFS TO BE INNOVATIVE IN ADDRESSING TERRORISM AND SECURITY THREATS

President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed service chiefs to be innovative, and courageous in tackling terrorism and emerging security threats across the country. The President gave the charge while decorating the new service chiefs at the State House, Abuja, urging them to approach their assignments with the highest level of patriotism and dedication. […]

“PDP Slams Okpebholo for Dismantling Obaseki’s Development Structure

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of dismantling development structures established by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The party criticized Okpebholo for abandoning existing security and education policies rather than building upon them. At a press conference, PDP State Publicity Secretary Dan Osa-Ogbegie stated that it is […]

“Lawal in Desperation Mode: PDP Crumbles in Zamfara, Triggering Tinubu Meeting Amid Re-election Fears and Admin Woes.”

Governor Dauda Lawal is reportedly set to meet with President Bola Tinubu tomorrow amid growing fears over his re-election prospects, following a wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Just today, Lawal lost another member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Faru, who represents Maradun […]

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