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Niger East 2027: Why There Is No Alternative To 313

NewsDeskNgJan 10, 2026January 10, 20260

By Mohammed A. Mohammed In Niger East, a quiet revolution began in 2019 when Senator Mohammed Sani Musa—known across the district as 313—stepped into the Senate with a resolve forged from a deep understanding of his people’s struggles. He had walked those dusty roads himself, seen the dim eyes of...

Energy governance group faults ADC, says Tinubu’s approval of NNPC legacy balance reconciliation restores fiscal transparency, not revenue loss

NewsDeskNgJan 9, 2026January 9, 20260

The Centre for Energy Governance and Public Finance Accountability (CEGPFA) has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of the reconciliation and removal of certain Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) legacy balances from the Federation Account was unconstitutional or financially harmful...

NCC, CBN to Introduce Refund Framework for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions

NewsDeskNgJan 9, 2026January 9, 20260

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are set to roll out a joint refund framework aimed at addressing consumer complaints arising from failed airtime and data transactions. The framework is designed to protect subscribers who are debited for airtime or data purchases without receiving...

Tax Reforms Act: Civil Society Groups Name Speaker Tajudeen Abbas as Man of the Year

NewsDeskNgJan 9, 2026January 9, 20260

*Commend House of Reps for Leading Transparency in Governance Three prominent civil society organizations, led by the Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET), have named Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the Man of the Year 2025 for his exemplary leadership in promoting...

Rivers State Under Siege by Wike and His Men, RPAF Cries to President Tinubu

NewsDeskNgJan 9, 2026January 9, 20260

The Rivers Peace Agenda Forum (RPAF) has sent an urgent “Save Our Soul” appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that Rivers State is under sustained political siege orchestrated by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and his loyalists. The forum described today’s fresh impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara...

BREAKING: Group Calls on Senator Yari to Step Aside Over Geregu Power Board Role

NewsDeskNgJan 8, 2026January 8, 20260

A civil society organisation, the Coalition for Change and Transparency (CCT), has urged Senator Abdul-Aziz Abubakar Yari (Zamfara West) to step aside from his legislative duties following concerns over his appointment as chairman of Geregu Power Plc. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group said the appointment raises questions...

APC Group Condemns Impeachment Move Against Fubara, Says It Undermines Tinubu’s Peace Efforts in Rivers

NewsDeskNgJan 8, 2026January 8, 20260

The APC Progressive Mandate Group has called for the immediate cessation of impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, describing the move as constitutionally flawed, politically motivated, and a direct affront to the peace accord personally brokered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a...

Empowering Women, Transforming Nations

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2026January 7, 20260

Under the visionary leadership of Hon. Irene Osobase, Director General of TRAIN A WOMAN YOU TRAIN A NATION, women empowerment is not just a slogan, but a purposeful movement shaping stronger families, resilient communities and a progressive nation. Hon. Irene Osobase believes that when a woman is empowered with education,...

Redeployment of Matawalle ‘ll strengthen public confidence in terrorism war, Coalition tells Tinubu

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2026January 7, 20260

The Coalition of Nigeria Civil Societies Against Terrorism on ongoing war in Nigeria has said the redeployment of Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Bello Matawalle from the ministry of Defense will strengthen public confidence. The Coalition, which declared that it has nothing personal against the Minister of State for...

Fresh Trouble for NCC Boss as Workers Allege Hypocrisy, Forced Redundancy

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2026January 7, 20260

Some staff members of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have accused the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Aminu Maida, of presiding over what they described as widespread corruption, abuse of power, staff victimisation and intimidation within the telecoms regulator. Operating under the name Concerned Staff of the...