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JUST IN: 12 Reps defect to APC, ADC as party shifts intensify ahead of 2027 polls

Twelve members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria on Thursday announced their defection from their political parties, raising fresh concerns about internal party instability ahead of the 2027 general elections. Of the 12 lawmakers who switched allegiance, six members left the Peoples Democratic Party to join the ruling All Progressives Congress. Five lawmakers defected from the Labour Party and the PDP to the African Democratic Congress, while one member moved from the Young Progressives Party to the ADC. Those […]

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2027: Pan-Igbo Group urges Tinubu to promote calm ahead of elections

A pan-Igbo socio-political organisation, Igbo Agenda Dialogue, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promote calm political discourse ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appeal was contained in an open letter signed by the group’s convener, Chekwas Okorie, in Abuja on Thursday. In the letter, the group encouraged the president to guide political actors and government officials toward moderation in their public statements, while promoting issue-based engagement in the country’s political space. According to the organisation, political parties—particularly the […]

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Butt enlargement: Lagos probes socialite’s death after cosmetic surgery

The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into the reported death of a Lagos socialite popularly known as “Elena,” who allegedly died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) cosmetic procedure at a clinic in the state. A Brazilian Butt Lift, commonly referred to as BBL, is a cosmetic surgery that involves removing fat from other parts of the body and injecting it into the buttocks to enhance their shape and size. The investigation is being conducted by the […]

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UK announces road closures, no-fly zone ahead of Tinubu’s State visit

Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced road closures and temporary airspace restrictions ahead of the state visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is expected to arrive next week. The visit, scheduled to begin on March 18, will see the Nigerian leader hosted by Charles III at Windsor Castle. President Tinubu will be accompanied by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. Security agencies said several measures have been put in place to ensure a smooth and secure visit. According […]

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Alleged cyber stalking: Court threatens to revoke Sowore’s bail, issue arrest warrant

A Federal High Court in Abuja has warned that it may revoke the bail granted to activist and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, if he fails to appear at the next hearing of his ongoing cybercrime trial. The presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, issued the warning on Thursday, stating that the court would also issue a bench warrant for Sowore’s arrest should he fail to attend the next sitting. The warning followed an application by the prosecution counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, who […]

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Lagos Residents Protest Persistent Power Outages, Demand Stable Electricity

Frustration over persistent electricity outages sparked protests in Lagos on Thursday as residents took to the streets to demand improved power supply. A viral video circulating on social media showed a group of demonstrators, mostly young Nigerians, marching through the Fadeyi area while expressing anger over the continued “epileptic” electricity supply in the state. The protesters carried placards with messages demanding an end to irregular power supply and estimated billing. Some of the signs read “No more estimated billing,” “No […]

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Makoko Residents Reject Lagos Assembly’s Relocation Plan to Epe After Demolitions

Residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro waterfront communities in the Yaba area of Lagos State have rejected a proposed plan to relocate them to the Epe axis following the demolition of homes in the area. Community members said they were never part of any agreement with the Lagos State Government to move to another part of the state, describing the relocation announcement as unexpected. The Secretary of the Makoko Gunuvi Student Association, Zannu Silivester, explained that previous discussions between the […]

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NiMet names states at risk as temperature rises across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide warning as temperature continues to rise across several states, raising concerns over heat stress and related health complications. In an advisory posted on its X page, NiMet said residents of Benue, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Niger, Kebbi, Cross River, Oyo, Ogun and other inland areas of the southern states are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat. NiMet explained that heat stress occurs when the body is unable to cool […]

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Military Still in Control Despite Terror Attacks – Defence Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has assured Nigerians that the military remains in control of the security situation despite renewed terrorist and bandit attacks in the North-East. Musa gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja after a strategic meeting with service chiefs and senior military officers to review operational strategies across different theatres of operation nationwide. According to him, the meeting was convened to assess the current security situation and strengthen ongoing efforts to defeat terrorists and other criminal […]

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