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•Obi and Jonathan The Obidient Movement has denied reports that it begged former President Goodluck Jonathan to step down his rumoured presidential ambition for Mr. Peter Obi, instead of contesting against him in the 2027 presidential election. The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko in a chat with our correspondent ...

•Tinubu and Labour Party logo The Labour Party has condemned the massacre in Unguwar Mantau village, Katsina State, where 30 worshippers were killed during morning prayers, more than 20 residents were burnt alive in their homes, and 76 villagers were abducted. Although some abductees have since been rescued, the party described the tragedy as ...

•Lagos Assembly Speaker, Mojisola Meranda Indications have emerged that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs Mojisola Meranda, may step down her position as speaker but on the condition that it must be done during plenary. Recall that the House adjourned sitting indefinitely on Monday, February 17, after 36 members out of [&he...

•Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced yesterday he will step aside next month, ending a three-year term plagued by low popularity ratings and a spluttering economy. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed almost uninterrupted for decades, is due to hold a leadership contest in September, ...