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Turaki Featured in Times Africa Who's Who 2025

PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has been recognized among Africa's most influential personalities in the 2025 Times Africa Who's Who. Discover his journey and impact on Nigerian politics.

MURIC: FG treating Amupitan as sacred cow

Muslim Rights Concern demands INEC chairman's removal over Christian genocide legal brief to US. Federal Government accused of protecting controversial appointee.

Police Doubt 50 Students' Escape in Niger

Niger State Police cannot verify CAN's report that 50 abducted Catholic school students escaped. Commissioner confirms only night-of-attack escapes verified. Read latest updates.

Pressure Mounts for Tinubu to Sack INEC Chairman

MURIC and civic groups demand President Tinubu remove INEC Chairman Amupitan over resurfaced 2020 legal brief on Christian genocide claims. Critics warn of electoral credibility crisis.

50 Niger Schoolchildren Escape Kidnappers

Fifty abducted children from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State have escaped captors. Over 250 students and staff remain missing following Friday's mass kidnapping. CAN confirms details.

Niger School Abductions: Missing Now 315

The number of abducted pupils and teachers from St. Mary's schools in Niger State rises to 315. CAN Chairman denies receiving any prior security warning. Read the latest updates.

227 Abducted in Niger School Attack - CAN

CAN confirms 227 students and teachers kidnapped from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State. Authorities working to secure safe release amid growing security concerns.

Police foil vessel attack in Lagos, arrest 7 suspects

Port Authority Police in Lagos arrested seven suspects attempting to board a Liberian-flagged vessel using a bamboo pole with a steel hook. The marine unit intercepted them during a routine patrol near PTML terminal.

Kebbi Assembly suspends LG boss over corruption

Kebbi State House of Assembly suspends Fakai LG chairman for alleged corruption, theft of transformers & illegal farmland allocations. Full details on the investigation findings and recommendations.

Northern CAN condemns attacks in Kwara, Borno, Kebbi

Northern CAN condemns recent attacks in Kwara, Borno, and Kebbi states, calling for intensified security operations and justice for victims of violence against worshippers and military personnel.

CAN: Christian Genocide Ongoing in Northern Nigeria

Christian Association of Nigeria insists systematic genocide against Christians continues in Northern regions. Archbishop Okoh demands government action amid rising violence and displacement.

Amupitan Faces Electoral Integrity Test at INEC

INEC Chairman Prof. Amupitan faces high expectations to protect Nigeria's electoral process. Analysis of challenges including vote-buying, institutional reforms needed for credible elections.

Taraba PDP Chairman Resigns From Party

Abubakar Bawa resigns as Taraba PDP chairman citing national leadership crisis. His exit comes ahead of Governor Agbu Kefas's planned defection to APC.

Northern Group Backs Tinubu's 2027 Endorsement

Northern Elders Progressive Group supports Zamfara's endorsement of President Tinubu for 2027, praises Matawalle's security efforts and military operations against bandits.

PDP Elects New Chairman, Expels Wike and Fayose

The Peoples Democratic Party elects Kabiru Turaki as national chairman while expelling Nyesom Wike and Ayodele Fayose. Two governors reject the expulsions as party faces internal crisis.

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