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* CSOs Beg Tinubu For Intervention  *Ask President to deflate Abuja powers backing civil unrest in Benue  A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under the aegis of Coalition for Civil Society in Nigeria and Advocates of Social Justice, has sent a Save our Souls (SOS) message to President Bola Tinubu to rein in some erring politicians at the federal level who they accused of sponsoring crisis in Benue state with a view to instigating him to declare a state of emergency. The group also declared that the wave of killings in the state is as a result of a political power-play,  adding that some dishonourable members of the society have constituted themselves as elements to pull down Benue State government and by extension, Nigeria. Addressing a news conference on Sunday in Abuja, Chief Convener of the coalition, Comrade Igwe Ude-Umanta said since the day Benue State Local Government Election Tribunal delivered judgment in favour of the elected councilors...

Senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting fake process by sponsored groups and individuals to recall her from the Senate. The Senator thanked the Nigerian electoral umpire for upholding justice, constitutionality and refused to bow to pressures from undemocratic elements both from Kogi state and in the Senate.  The INEC had on Thursday,  declared that "the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of the Constitution. Therefore, no further action shall be taken on the matter."  Responding to the development through a statement signed personally by Senator Natasha, she said, "God has put to shame anti-democratic forces plotting my recall from the Senate, including one of the most wanted person by the EFCC, former governor Yahaya Bello."  According to the Senator, the voice of the p...

*Thanks constituents for shaming Yahaya Bello, others  The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has insisted that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former governor Yahaya Bello, sponsored the recall process, using fake constituents against her.  The federal lawmaker wondered how a Senate President could go low to work with "one of the most EFCC wanted persons" against a distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic for selfish reason.  In a thank you statement to her constituents and Nigerians, who came out enmass to welcome her despite various intimidations on Tuesday, Senator Natasha, promised not to let them down.  On Tuesday, supporters from Kogi Central’s five local government areas gathered early in Ihima, Okehi LGA, to welcome the PDP lawmaker. Natasha received a rousing welcome from supporters despite a government ban on rallies and processions. The Senator, however, challenged former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello to te...

Hon. Blessing Onuh, the lawmaker representing Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has decried the escalating insecurity in her constituency, calling for urgent intervention from the federal government. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, the two-term legislator lamented the incessant attacks and killings in Otukpo, Benue State, describing the situation as a national emergency requiring immediate attention. She appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct security agencies to intensify efforts in apprehending the perpetrators, bringing them to justice, and restoring peace to the affected communities. "The killings in my constituency have reached an outrageous level in recent weeks. Every day, we witness the senseless murder of innocent people, and tragically, it is beginning to feel as though it is normal," Onuh stated. She expressed frustration over the perceived inaction of security agencies, noting that after each...

The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN)  has expressed deep concerns over the tragic killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State, in an apparent act of mob lynching.  A statement signed by the Country Director, GPFN, Dr. Joseph John Hayab, made available at the weekend, said that  this disturbing incident highlights the urgent need to reinforce societal values, uphold the rule of law, and foster peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians. "As an organization committed to the vision of One Family under God, GPFN reiterates the importance of unity and mutual respect across all ethnic and religious divides. Every Nigerian, irrespective of background, deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Acts of violence and jungle justice not only erode the moral fabric of our society but also hinder national progress and stability. "We commend the swift response of security agencies in apprehending suspects linked to this incident. However, we urge the government an...

The Centre for Energy Development and Economic Sustainability (CEDES) has strongly condemned the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the recent  Naira-for-Crude policy, warning that the move is a deliberate attempt to cripple local refineries and sustain Nigeria’s dependence on fuel imports. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Dr. Umar Sani, Executive Director of CEDES, accused the NNPCL of working against national interest by prioritizing foreign exchange gains over the survival of local refiners.  He noted that the Naira-for-Crude arrangement had ensured steady crude supply to Nigerian refineries while helping the government save on foreign exchange and reinvest in critical infrastructure. “It is outrageous that the NNPCL, instead of strengthening local refining, has decided to sabotage it by imposing a dollars-for-crude system. This policy is designed to choke local refineries, making it impossible for them to access c...