45 m. ago Corruption, lobbying by political mafia hindering effective lawmaking in Nigeria – Don

Laide Raheem, Abeokuta A university don, Prof. Mashood Omotosho, has identified corruption and lobbying by political mafias as major obstacles to effective lawmaking by the legislature in the country. Omotosho, who is a professor of International Relations at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, equally listed political gridlock and influence of special interest groups as […] The post Corruption, lobbying by political mafia hindering effective lawmaking in Nigeria – Don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago China Restates Aversion To Taiwan’s Independence, Warns Of Consequences

The People‘s Republic of China has reaffirmed its aversion to the secessionist ambitions of some elements in the Taiwan region of China and their foreign backers. It has also warned of China’s response to any unilateral declaration of independence from the area. The Chief of Political Section of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Zhu Songbo, […]

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4 h. ago Taraba Judge Denies Involvement In Land Grabbing, Threat To life

A Taraba State High Court judge, Justice Ali Bappa has distanced himself and family from alleged plans to grab plots of land and accusation that he coordinated attack against a Jalingo-based businessman and politician, Alhaji Umaru Garba Alahsule. Justice Bappa made the denial on Thursday while speaking with journalists in his office, where he declared […]

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4 h. ago “Fix Labour Party Crisis Before Eyeing Presidency” – Akpabio To Peter Obi

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken a swipe at Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent criticism of Nigeria’s political direction. Akpabio responded to Obi’s statement that the “labour of our heroes past is all in vain,” urging him to address the internal crisis in his party before aspiring to lead the nation. […] The post “Fix Labour Party Crisis Before Eyeing Presidency” – Akpabio To Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nasarawa Journalists, CSOs tasked to champion digital rights awareness

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Media professionals and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nasarawa State have been urged to take the lead in exposing and addressing digital rights violations and data privacy breaches affecting residents across the state’s 13 Local Government Areas. This call was made yesterday during a one-day Digital Rights Roundtable Engagement for Media […] The post Nasarawa Journalists, CSOs tasked to champion digital rights awareness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tinubu should worry about people’s anger, not coalition – Adebayo

By Sunday Ani Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo has warned President Bola Tinubu that rather than worry about a political coalition that could defeat him in 2027, he should me more concerned about the people’s anger against his government. He noted that the president […] The post Tinubu should worry about people’s anger, not coalition – Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Kogi Group Seeks Fair Representation, Begs Gov Ododo For Zoning Of Federal Constituency Seat

A non-governmental organisation, MopaEffect muro Forum For Fairness, Equity, and Justice, has made a heartfelt plea to the governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, requesting for the Yagba Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general election to be zoned to Mopamuro local government area. The appeal was conveyed to the governor through House of Assembly […]

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15 h. ago How Lagos became the beating heart of Nigeria’s private sector

Since the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria, many supporters of Bola Tinubu—Nigeria’s president and former governor of Lagos—have attributed the read more How Lagos became the beating heart of Nigeria’s private sector

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17 h. ago Nwifuru signs law creating five autonomous communities in Effium

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has signed a law establishing five autonomous communities in Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, to foster lasting peace amid a conflict between Effium indigenes and Ezza-Effium residents since January 2021. The clash, sparked by a leadership dispute at Effium Market, has claimed numerous lives and destroyed […] The post Nwifuru signs law creating five autonomous communities in Effium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago “I Said The Truth, I’m Not Demarketing Nigeria, Efforts Of Our Heroes Now In Vain” — Obi Replies Sanwo

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has replied Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and other critics who accused him of demarketing Nigeria. Recall that Obi, in his recent engagement at Johns Hopkins University in the United States of America, described how Nigeria fell off economically within 25 years, leading to a massive increase […] The post “I Said The Truth, I’m Not Demarketing Nigeria, Efforts Of Our Heroes Now In Vain” — Obi Replies Sanwo-Olu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Troops Arrest Wanted Gunrunner Buhari, 5 Others, Kill IPOB Leader Eze

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the Nigerian troops arrested a wanted gunrunner and kidnap kingpin Buhari Umar who was allegedly terrorising Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau and Kaduna States. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on military operations for the month of April. Major General Kangye also said […]

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23 h. ago SDP Youth Vanguard predicts Northwest sweep in 2027 elections

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Social Democratic Party (SDP) Youth Vanguard, Northwest Zone, has expressed confidence that the SDP will dominate the Northwest in the 2027 general elections. At a press conference in Kaduna on Thursday, Zonal Coordinator Comrade Auwal Sani predicted a mass exodus from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the SDP, […] The post SDP Youth Vanguard predicts Northwest sweep in 2027 elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago FIFA confirms host cities for 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil

FIFA has named eight host cities for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will take place in Brazil from read more FIFA confirms host cities for 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil

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28 h. ago Osun APC Groups Demand Governorship Ticket For Osun West in 2026

As the 2026 gubernatorial race gathers momentum in Osun State, two major All Progressives Congress (APC) interest groups have called for the zoning of the governorship ticket to the Osun West Senatorial District. The groups cited decades of political marginalisation as the reason for the call. They said no fewer than 25,000 youths have been […]

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29 h. ago Nigeria discontinues bilateral scholarships with foreign institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government has ended the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme with foreign institutions. However, domestic scholarship initiatives, including the Nigerian Scholarship Awards for public university and polytechnic students, bursaries for education students, and presidential scholarships for NYSC ex-corps members, remain unaffected. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa announced this in […] The post Nigeria discontinues bilateral scholarships with foreign institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Defections To APC Major Shift In S/South Politics – Delta, Edo Speakers

Speakers of Delta and Edo State Houses of Assembly have described the mass defection from Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) for All Progressive Congress, (APC) in the region as a significant political realignment in the South-South region. They said this when the Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, played host to some members of […]

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34 h. ago Jigawa Commissioner Returns N301m To State Treasury After Ramadan Feeding

In a commendable act of transparency, Mr Auwalu Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa State commissioner for special duties, has returned N301 million to the state treasury. These funds were part of the allocation for the recent Ramadan feeding programme, which successfully provided food and aid to numerous residents. A thorough audit of the ministry’s expenses identified […]

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35 h. ago Reps Want U.S. To Support Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Women’s Representation

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States(U.S.) government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor, and Cassandra Carrony […]

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40 h. ago 2027: Opposition Coalition Talks Is Hallucination — Presidency

The Presidency has described reports of a growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections as a hallucination, insisting that no credible political party or figure has endorsed such a move. Special Adviser on Policy and Communications to the President, Daniel Bwala, speaking on the coalition, mocked the notion of an emerging alliance between […]

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42 h. ago Reps Seek US Support For Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Gender Equity

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the US Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor and Cassandra Carrony, […]

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