I May Run for President in 2027 If Obi Steps Aside – Datti

NewsNigeriaPoliticsI May Run for President in 2027 If Obi Steps Aside – Datti

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 24, 2025

…Dismisses Defection Rumours Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, running mate to Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, has revealed that he may consider contesting for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027 if Obi and another unnamed political figure from the south decide not to run. He made the disclosure on Tuesday during an interview on Prime Time, a current affairs programme on Arise Television. While reaffirming his unwavering support for Obi, Baba-Ahmed stressed that seeking the presidency is...

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Jigawa Gov’t Introduces Genotype Test For Intending Couples

NewsNigeriaPoliticsJigawa Gov’t Introduces Genotype Test For Intending Couples

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 24, 2025

The Jigawa State Government has approved compulsory genotype tests for all intending couples across the State before marriage. Sagir Musa Ahmad, Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. Ahmad said the approval is part of the state government’s commitment to addressing the growing concerns surrounding sickle cell disease (SCD) and improving public health outcomes across the state. “The initiative...

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Senate Receives Over 42 Proposals For Creation Of New States

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Receives Over 42 Proposals For Creation Of New States

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 24, 2025

…Akpabio Says None Pass Legislative Process The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has confirmed that the Senate has received over 42 proposals across the six geopolitical zones of the country for the creation of new states. Akpabio, while clarifying plenary in response to concerns raised by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), stressed that no new state has been approved by the Senate. He dismissed claims circulating on social media that the National Assembly...

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Ododo Says Lagos-Kogi Partnership will Promote  Mutual Investment in people

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOdodo Says Lagos-Kogi Partnership will Promote  Mutual Investment in people

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 24, 2025

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has stated that Lagos and Kogi States’ partnership in the “Produce for Lagos Programme” will promote mutual investment in people. The governor stated this on Wednesday in Lagos during the inauguration of the “Produce for Lagos Programme” and launch of the ₦100 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund. According to the governor, Lagos and Kogi share a long-standing bond rooted in commerce, migration, mutual respect, and shared vision. He maintained that...

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Police Stop Natasha Access To National Assembly

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPolice Stop Natasha Access To National Assembly

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 22, 2025

Akpabio, Appealed Court Judgement, Not Senate – Natasha As Aisha Yesufu Slams Police, Akpabio Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, has expressed concern over the refusal of security operatives to allow her access to the National Assembly on Tuesday. It will be recalled that the senator had earlier announced readiness to resume her duties at the senate on Tuesday following a Federal High Court, presided...

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Anambra South Senatorial By-Election: The Candidates and Parties in Perspective

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsAnambra South Senatorial By-Election: The Candidates and Parties in Perspective

PilotnewsJuly 22, 2025

“Anambra South by-election is shaping up as a tight race with no clear favorite.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The stage is now set for the Anambra South senatorial by-election scheduled for August 16, 2025, as all political parties in the contest have now produced a candidate in that election. So far, it is clear that the Anambra South senatorial by-election will not be a walkover for any participating political party, as all parties were unable to produce...

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Over 3.7 Million People In Northeast Faces Food Scarcity – ICRC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOver 3.7 Million People In Northeast Faces Food Scarcity – ICRC

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 22, 2025

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised alarm that more than 3.7 million people across the northeast, Nigeria are currently grappling with food scarcity. ICRC’s spokesperson, Aliyu Dawobe disclosed this in a press statement on Monday in Abuja, attributed it to deepening food crisis in Nigeria’s conflict zone. The statement said the ongoing conflict has displaced thousands of families, hindered access to arable land, and disrupted traditional food supply networks, leaving communities...

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GenCos Lament As Debt Burden Hits ₦4trillion In Electricity Sector

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGenCos Lament As Debt Burden Hits ₦4trillion In Electricity Sector

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 22, 2025

Joy Ogaji, managing director of the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) has expressed concern over the financial sustainability of Nigeria’s electricity generation sector. In a press statement on Monday, Ogaji lamented over mounting debts, inadequate subsidy provisions, tariff shortfalls, and looming risks to the long-term viability of GenCos (generation companies). According to her, the sector is saddled with arrears approaching ₦4trillion—₦2trillion from 2024, ₦1.9trillion in legacy debts, and ₦1.2trillion accruing in the first half...

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Police Rescue Pregnant Woman From Abductors, Arrest Two Suspects

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPolice Rescue Pregnant Woman From Abductors, Arrest Two Suspects

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 22, 2025

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have rescued a pregnant woman from her abductors and arrested two suspects, said to be human traffickers. The suspects, identified as Sunshine Hart, 28, and Kingsley Ekocha, 38, were apprehended on June 24, 2025, in Aba, Abia State, following diligent investigation and intelligence gathering. The rescued woman, Regina Sunday, 24, was found to be pregnant and was promptly taken into protective custody. A press statement by the Command’s...

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Action Alliance Sues IGP, Police Over Harassment Of Members

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAction Alliance Sues IGP, Police Over Harassment Of Members

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 22, 2025

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Action Alliance (AA), led by Chief Barrister Kenneth Udeze has dragged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Nigeria Police, and others to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, over what it described as an illegal attempt to arrest, harass, and intimidate its legitimate leadership. The National Secretary of the party, Vernimbe A. James, in a press statement on Monday, noted that the party’s legal action...

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