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PDP Launches Constitutional Offensive to Unseat Defecting Rivers Lawmakers

December 7, 2025 (updated December 7, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

…Says legislators ‘abandoned’ mandate, vows legal battle The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified its counter-offensive in the raging Rivers State Assembly crisis, announcing plans to invoke constitutional provisions to sack lawmakers who again declared their defection from the party. Describing the repeated defections as a calculated assault on democratic norms, the PDP said the legislators’ latest move amounted to... Read more

Zulum Rallies Troops, Reassures Borno Residents as State Moves to Reinforce Security After Deadly Attacks

December 7, 2025 (updated December 7, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Saturday stepped into Damboa with a firm message of solidarity and renewed determination, declaring that the state stands solidly behind frontline troops battling Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. In an emotional but resolute address to soldiers of the 25 Task Force Brigade, Zulum praised what he described as their “giant effort and supreme... Read more

Two NAF Alpha Jet Pilots Safely Eject after Air Force Jet Crashes in Niger

December 7, 2025 (updated December 7, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

....CAS orders probe of incident The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commended the exceptional bravery and professionalism of its Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected following an in-flight emergency during a post-inspection functional check flight on Saturday, 6 December 2025, at Nigerian Air Force Base Kainji. Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said, "Shortly after... Read more

Nigeria risks global embarrassment as Reps, CSOs demand 182 special seats to rescue Women’s representation

December 7, 2025 (updated December 7, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Nigeria faces mounting pressure to fix its abysmal record on women’s political representation as the House of Representatives, alongside civil society groups has pushed for the creation of 182 constitutionally reserved seats for women across federal and state legislatures. At a strategic media parley in Abuja, the House of Representatives, the TOS Foundation, and the National Secretariat for the Reserved... Read more

Tinubu, Trump to Hold Talks over Alleged Genocide Against Christians in Nigeria — Presidency

November 2, 2025 (updated November 2, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

There are strong indications that President Bola Tinubu and former U.S. President Donald Trump will soon meet to discuss concerns raised by Trump over alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria. Trump had, in a post on his Truth Social platform last Friday, accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians, describing the situation as a “genocide” and tagging Nigeria... Read more

INEC Extends PVC Collection in Anambra to November 2

October 29, 2025 (updated October 29, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise in Anambra State until Sunday, November 2, 2025. The extension, according to INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs. Victoria Eta-Messi, followed numerous appeals from citizens and stakeholders requesting additional time for eligible voters to collect their cards ahead of... Read more

170 Foreign Nationals Seek Nigerian Citizenship —Minister

October 29, 2025 (updated October 29, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

...As FG Begins Application Review No fewer than 170 foreign nationals have applied for Nigerian citizenship, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed on Monday. Speaking via the Ministry’s official WhatsApp channel after presiding over a meeting of the Citizenship Advisory Committee in Abuja, Tunji-Ojo said the Federal Government has commenced the review of the applications. He explained that... Read more

Stop Praising President Tinubu, Tell Him the Truth- Sanusi tell Ministers

October 29, 2025 (updated October 29, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned ministers and presidential aides against turning themselves into praise singers rather than giving the President honest advice that can save the nation’s economy. Sanusi gave the charge on Teusday in Abuja at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference and Book... Read more

Sanusi, Peterside Challenge Leaders on Accountability, Economic Discipline

October 29, 2025 (updated October 29, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

…says FG must take responsibility for Economic challenges ….Tinubu’s reforms already yielding results-Edun ….as Governor Otti calls for leadership discipline, human capital investment to unlock Africa’s prosperity The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, and renowned economist and founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank, Dr. Atedo Peterside, have called on Nigerian leaders to embrace economic discipline, sincerity, and... Read more

NLC Slams Senate Over NSITF Takeover Bill

October 29, 2025 (updated October 29, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The NSSTF Bill is an enemy of social justice, a grave assault on the principles of tripartism, and a declaration of war against the Nigerian worker,” Ajaero said.

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