3 h. ago New INEC Chair Will Inherit Burden Of Unresolved Matters, Says Ex

The former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr Mustapha Lecky, has said that the newly appointed Chairman of the Commission, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, will inherit a number of legacy burdens and reputational challenges that have lingered since the 2023 general election. Dr Lecky stated this on Thursday night while speaking […]

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9 h. ago 2023 Election: “MC Oluomo Promised Us Nothing To Campaign For Tinubu, But Treated Us Well” – Fokoko Refutes Claims By Actors Alapini, Lalude

Veteran actor Babatunde ‘Fokoko’ Bamgbode has stated that Musiliu ‘MC Oluomo’ Akinsanya did not promise any financial rewards to celebrities who campaigned for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections. Fokoko’s position comes in response to recent grievances from fellow actors Alapini and Lalude (born Fatai Odua), who voiced regret and a feeling of neglect, […] The post 2023 Election: “MC Oluomo Promised Us Nothing To Campaign For Tinubu, But Treated Us Well” – Fokoko Refutes Claims By Actors Alapini, Lalude appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With CON Award For Conducting Free, Fair 2023 Election

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday honoured the outgoing chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, with the national award of Commander Of The Order Of The Niger (CON) in recognition of his dedicated service to the country. The announcement was made through a statement released on Tuesday by the presidential spokesperson, […] The post Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With CON Award For Conducting Free, Fair 2023 Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Court remands suspected thug over murder of Osun APC chieftain

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Justice Funmilola Demi-Ajayi of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the remand of Babatunde Ogini, who was accused of murdering All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ebenezer Akinola, during the 2023 general election. Akinola was tragically killed in front of his father’s house in the Araromi Irojo […] The post Court remands suspected thug over murder of Osun APC chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Any public officer accused of certificate forgery owes Nigerians duty to come clean –NBA, Peter Obi

•ADC seeks Nnaji’s suspension From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Nigerian Bar Association, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, have weighed in on the certificate forgery allegation against the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji. While NBA […] The post Any public officer accused of certificate forgery owes Nigerians duty to come clean –NBA, Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu’s Aide Refutes Claims Of ‘Christian Genocide’ In Nigeria

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has dismissed claims by US Senator Ted Cruz, television host Bill Maher, and political commentator Van Jones that Nigeria was experiencing a “Christian genocide.” In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, titled “Debunking the Genocide Frenzy […]

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3 d. ago Breast cancer: Prioritise your health, Tinubu’s wife charges women

Tribune Online Breast cancer: Prioritise your health, Tinubu’s wife charges women The month-long campaign is also aimed at promoting early detection and improving access to care for millions of women worldwide. Breast cancer: Prioritise your health, Tinubu’s wife charges women Tribune Online

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3 d. ago No Christian genocide in Nigeria – Sunday Dare tells Ted Cruz, Bill Maher

By John Ogunsemore The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has refuted claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria made by United States senator, Ted Cruz, television host, Bill Maher, and political commentator, Van Jones. In a post on his X handle on Friday, Cruz alleged that Christians were facing […] The post No Christian genocide in Nigeria – Sunday Dare tells Ted Cruz, Bill Maher appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria 65: Never created to be united but as a trade zone – Adebayo

By Sunday Ani Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed sadness over the level of disunity in Nigeria after 65 years of independence, saying that at the outset, there were no great philosophers or great thinkers who could have united the […] The post Nigeria 65: Never created to be united but as a trade zone – Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Oral Estate demolition: We never demanded money from property owners – Lagos commissioner

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Hon. Tokunbo Wahab, has refuted claims that the ministry demanded money from owners of properties demolished at Oral Estate for encroaching on the Right of Way of the Ikota River. The commissioner’s rebuttal is contained in a statement shared on X on Sunday. In […] The post Oral Estate demolition: We never demanded money from property owners – Lagos commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Election reform: INEC blames national assembly for delay in EU recommendations

Warns that uncertainty over legal framework for elections can unsettle it From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has attributed the delay in the implementation of the recommendations of the European Union Election Observation Mission for the 2023 general elections to the National Assembly’s failure to review electoral laws. Chairman of the […] The post Election reform: INEC blames national assembly for delay in EU recommendations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago INEC Working With Stakeholders On 2023 EU Recommendations – Yakubu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured the European Union (EU) of its commitment to electoral reforms. The Commission said it has already acted on some of the recommendations made after the 2023 general election. It also explained that it is working with other stakeholders to address the remaining recommendations. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood […] The post INEC Working With Stakeholders On 2023 EU Recommendations – Yakubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago INEC Hosts EU Delegates, Deliberates Implementation Of 2023 Election Recommendations

The Mission had made 23 recommendations, with eight specially directed at INEC, while the rest were for the Executive and the National Assembly.  The post INEC Hosts EU Delegates, Deliberates Implementation Of 2023 Election Recommendations appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Lagos Trade Fair demolition: Test of impunity, justice, compassion – Obi

Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) candidate in the 2023 general election, has urged governments at all levels to act with read more Lagos Trade Fair demolition: Test of impunity, justice, compassion – Obi

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8 d. ago AMAC election: I will campaign for ADC candidate, Obi declares

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has promised to be on the streets with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Dr Moses Paul. Obi spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at the Merit House during a special independent programme […] The post AMAC election: I will campaign for ADC candidate, Obi declares appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Lagos clarifies demolition at Trade Fair Complex, counters Obi’s claims

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has refuted claims made by former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, concerning the recent enforcement of planning laws at the Trade Fair Complex, describing his comments as misleading and politically charged. Obi had visited the site of the demolition over the weekend, where he criticised the state government’s […] The post Lagos clarifies demolition at Trade Fair Complex, counters Obi’s claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Lagos Trade Fair demolition: Obi, lawmakers condemn ‘economic destruction’

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, joined a high-powered delegation of lawmakers to visit the read more Lagos Trade Fair demolition: Obi, lawmakers condemn ‘economic destruction’

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9 d. ago Nigeria@65: Use independence day for deep national reflection, Kachikwu urges Nigerians

Tribune Online Nigeria@65: Use independence day for deep national reflection, Kachikwu urges Nigerians Former Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 elections, Dumebi Kachikwu, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of Independence Day Nigeria@65: Use independence day for deep national reflection, Kachikwu urges Nigerians Tribune Online

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9 d. ago “No Religious Persecution in Nigeria; Christians, Muslims Are United” – Tinubu Claims

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly refuted claims of religious persecution in Nigeria, describing them as a “lie from the pit of hell.” The statement was made on Tuesday, during the inauguration of several developmental projects and the launch of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s book in Imo State. Speaking to attendees, Tinubu emphasised national unity across […] The post “No Religious Persecution in Nigeria; Christians, Muslims Are United” – Tinubu Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Federal Government Refutes Claims Of Religious Genocide In Nigeria

The Federal Government has firmly denied recent allegations circulating on some international platforms and social media channels, which claimed that terrorist groups in Nigeria were carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians. In a statement issued to journalists on Sunday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, said the government described […]

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