Nigerian Senate in Turmoil Over Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Nomination Amid “Drug Baron” Insult Row

The Nigerian Senate is deeply divided over the inclusion of Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide and prominent social commentator, in a list of 32 ambassadorial nominees forwarded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The primary objection stems from Omokri’s past public statement labelling the President a “drug baron,” which several senators regard as incompatible with…

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NGX Suffers ₦6.54 Trillion Wipeout in November 2025 as CGT Fears and High Rates Trigger Sharp Sell-Off

In November 2025, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a significant market correction, with investor wealth declining by over ₦6.544 trillion. Market capitalisation dropped from ₦97.830 trillion at the end of October to ₦91.286 trillion by November’s close, representing a 6.9% decline in the NGX All-Share Index, which fell from 154,126.45 points to 143,520.53 points….

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Delta North Leaders Deliver Crushing Blow to Ned Nwoko’s Anioma State Dream: No Merger with South-East – Ever

Senator Ned Nwoko’s persistent campaign for the creation of Anioma State from the existing Delta State has encountered a significant obstacle. Representing the Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Nwoko has advocated for the new state to address Nigeria’s structural imbalances, particularly by positioning it as the sixth state in the South-East geopolitical…

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