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University of Mkar Hosts Urgent Round Table on Insecurity

As insecurity continues to escalate across Benue State and other parts of Nigeria, the University of Mkar has announced a high-level Round Table discussion set for Thursday, June 5, aimed at dissecting the roots of the crisis and charting a way forward. Organizers and concerned stakeholders insist that the current wave of violence is “not […]

Put Politics Aside and Support Tinubu, Ortom Tells Nigerians as He Lauds Wike’s Abuja Transformation

Former Benue State Governor, Chief Samuel Ioraernyi Ortom, has called on Nigerians to rise above political affiliations and unite in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, particularly praising the transformation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under Minister Nyesom Wike. Speaking during a tour of ongoing infrastructural projects in Abuja, Ortom urged citizens to […]

Presidency Accuses Atiku of Willful Blindness to Tinubu’s Reforms, Defends Borrowing Plans

The presidency has fired back at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of ignoring visible progress under President Bola Tinubu’s administration and attempting to mislead Nigerians with baseless criticisms. In a statement released Friday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the presidency described Atiku’s recent remarks as driven by bitterness rather than facts. Onanuga was […]

Nenadi Usman Faction Backs Obi in 2027 Coalition Talks

The Labour Party’s National Caretaker Committee, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has thrown its weight behind Peter Obi’s involvement in the ongoing coalition discussions aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by Senator Usman’s media aide, Ken Asogwa, the faction expressed strong support for the coalition, describing […]

Wike Blows Hot: Alleges Betrayal in PDP, Withdraws from Peace Agreements

The lingering crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has officially withdrawn from all reconciliatory agreements previously reached with party stakeholders, citing serial betrayal and disregard for key resolutions. In a statement personally signed by the former Rivers State […]

Naira Gains Ground Against Dollar, Ends Week Stronger

The Naira continued its steady rise against the U.S. Dollar this week, ending Friday on a strong note at ₦1,580.44 in the official foreign exchange market. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Naira appreciated by ₦4.51k on Friday alone. This shows a 0.28% increase compared to Thursday’s closing rate of […]

NDDC Empowers Niger Delta Students Through Regional Quiz Competition

In a move to inspire academic excellence and strengthen education in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has kicked off its 2025 Regional Quiz Competition for secondary schools across the region’s nine states. The competition brings together six schools from each state, with two students representing each institution. It is part of […]