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Reps Probe Alleged Alterations to Passed Tax Laws

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into claims that recently passed tax laws were altered after approval. A seven-member committee will examine the discrepancies.

Suspect Arrested in Ondo Poly Student Murder

Ondo State Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student Ayodele Peter. The Commissioner of Police has reassured residents of enhanced security.

RUGIPO Student Killed in Owo Cult Clash

A Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student was shot dead by suspected cultists in Owo, Ondo State. The tragic incident occurred just three weeks after the death of his mother. Read the full report.

NASS Steps into Dangote, NMDPRA Face-Off

The House of Representatives committee has summoned Aliko Dangote and NMDPRA leaders to halt public feuding and resolve sector tensions. Read the full details.

PDP to Sue Defected Rivers Assembly Members

The Peoples Democratic Party announces legal steps against Rivers lawmakers who defected again. The party also reaffirms the expulsion of Nyesom Wike and others. Read the full details.

Wike on Rivers Assembly Defection to APC

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says 16 Rivers lawmakers who defected to APC are free to go. He vows to work with remaining PDP members, urging party unity. Full details.

Rivers Assembly to Remain in Quarters Auditorium

Rivers State House of Assembly reaffirms use of quarters auditorium as chamber amid mass defection to APC. Governor Fubara plans budget presentation in new complex. Full story inside.

Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Members Defect to APC

Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.

Arrest Warrant Looms for Obaseki in MOWAA Controversy

Edo Assembly's ad-hoc committee threatens to issue an arrest warrant for ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki for snubbing the MOWAA and Radisson Hotel probe. The committee vows to proceed with its investigation. Read the full details.

Reps Defer Constitution Review Debate for Wider Talks

The House of Representatives has postponed its Constitution review debate to allow for broader consultation and technical alignment on critical amendments. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu says the move safeguards the process's credibility. Read more.

Rivers Assembly Members Plan Defection to APC

Political tensions escalate as Rivers lawmakers plan defection to APC, reportedly driven by Nyesom Wike's waning influence. Get the latest details on the unfolding crisis.

Edo Assembly Summons 2Baba's Wife Over Viral Video

Edo State House of Assembly summons lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, wife of 2Baba, to appear before its Ethics Committee over a viral altercation video. Read the full story and public reactions here.

Man arrested for staging own kidnap in Ondo

Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.

ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.

Dajoh's Kinsmen Demand Reinstatement, Allege Bias

Mbatiav Unity Forum demands immediate reinstatement of former Benue Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh, accusing Governor Alia of orchestrating removal through trumped-up allegations. Join the conversation.

Two Arrested for Killing Police Officer in Ondo

Two men arrested for stabbing a police officer to death in Akure, Ondo State. Police debunk social media reports of widespread attacks in the Arakale area. Read the full details.

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