Politics
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PDP Candidate, Accord Aspirant Lead Supporters to APC in Oyo
A PDP candidate and an Accord aspirant in Oyo State have defected to the APC alongside hundreds of supporters, as political realignments intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Over 57, 000 Women To Benefit As Shettima Launches Economic Fund In Katsina
The intervention, which will initially benefit women across Daura and Funtua Local Government Areas, is designed to expand economic opportunities, strengthen livelihoods and reduce poverty among poor and vulnerable households. Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to launch the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) in Katsina State on Sunday, marking a major milestone in…
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Wike Fires Amaechi: “You Failed as Speaker, Governor and Minister for 24 Years”
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has challenged former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi to account for his 24 years in top political offices, alleging that he failed to attract tangible development or empower new leaders in Rivers State.
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President Tinubu Signs 2025 Budget Amendment Bill, Extending Capital Implementation to December 31
President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2025 Appropriation Amendment Bill into law, extending the implementation period of the capital component of the budget from September 30 to December 31, 2026.
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UNGA81: Envoy Jimoh Ibrahim Claims Credit for Nigeria’s Front-Row Seat, Defends Tinubu’s Absence
Nigeria’s UN ambassador, Jimoh Ibrahim, says he deserves commendation for helping secure Nigeria’s designated front-row position at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, as Vice President Kashim Shettima represents President Bola Tinubu.
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Nigeria Begins Preparations for 2027 FATF Mutual Evaluation as EFCC, NFIU Open Joint Review
Nigeria has commenced preparations for its next Financial Action Task Force Mutual Evaluation, with the EFCC and NFIU reviewing progress, identifying gaps and strengthening inter-agency cooperation following the country’s 2025 exit from the FATF Grey List.
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Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Tells Senate He Won’t Be Silenced by Threats of Prosecution
Former special counsel Jack Smith told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution as he defended his investigations into Donald Trump. Republicans accused Smith of abusing his authority and improperly obtaining lawmakers’ communications, while Smith maintained that his team followed Justice Department procedures and acted without regard to…
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Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Trump Administration’s ‘Third-Country’ Deportation Policy
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday granted an emergency request from the Trump administration, temporarily allowing federal immigration authorities to resume deporting migrants to “third countries”—nations other than their homelands—while legal challenges proceed. The 6-3 decision pauses lower-court injunctions that required authorities to provide migrants with advance notice and an opportunity to object…
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President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria Following Four-Week Working Vacation in Europe
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending about four weeks in Europe on a working vacation. He arrived in Lagos from Paris aboard Nigerian Air Force One at about 6:22 p.m. on Tuesday and is expected to participate in Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary activities and hold political meetings ahead of the 2027…
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Venue Row Trails Jegede’s ADC Reception as Organisers Allege Last-Minute Withdrawal by Ondo Govt
By PETHS News Editorial Desk AKURE, Ondo State — Controversy surrounded Thursday’s official reception for former Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, into the African Democratic Congress following allegations that the Ondo State Government withdrew approval for the event’s original venue only hours before it was scheduled to begin. Members of the organising…
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White House Launches 24-Hour ‘Trump TV’ Streaming Service
By PETHS News Editorial Desk WASHINGTON — The White House has launched a new 24-hour digital streaming service branded “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” providing a continuous feed of President Donald Trump’s speeches, administration events and selected video highlights. The service went live on Monday, September 21, 2026, with the White House describing it as…
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Shettima Leads Nigeria’s Delegation to 81st UN General Assembly in New York
By PETHS News Editorial Desk Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed for New York, United States, to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Presidency confirmed that Shettima will head the Nigerian delegation to the annual gathering of world leaders and deliver the country’s…
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Appeal Court Upholds NDC Registration, Overturns Lokoja Federal High Court Ruling
By PETHS News Editorial Desk The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, setting aside a Federal High Court ruling that had cast uncertainty over the party’s legal status ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. In a 2–1 majority judgment delivered on Friday,…
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Wike Defends “Rainbow Coalition,” Says Tinubu Knows His Political Plans
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has expanded on his support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, insisting that the arrangement does not require him or other opposition politicians to join the All Progressives Congress. Speaking during an interview with Arise News, Wike said his proposed “Rainbow Coalition” was intended to mobilise presidential votes for…
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Rivers ADC Demands Probe Into Arrest of Three Members After Disrupted Meeting
By PETHS News Editorial Desk The African Democratic Congress has called for an investigation into the arrest of three of its members following the alleged disruption of a political meeting in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The party identified the affected members as Confidence Amadi, Chikezie Justice and Isaiah Thomas. It said…