19 h. ago 2027: Leadership strategy warns against apathy, voter blackout

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja A Civil Society Organisation (CSO) under the auspices of African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), has warned against total election blackout in 2027, suggesting that something urgent must be done to address the abysmal 26 per cent turn of voters recorded in 2023 general elections. An election expert […] The post 2027: Leadership strategy warns against apathy, voter blackout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Expert urges action to boost Nigeria’s voter turnout in 2027

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), a civil society organisation, has warned of a potential election blackout in 2027 unless urgent steps are taken to reverse the 26 per cent voter turnout recorded in the 2023 general elections. Dr Iroro Izu, an election expert and senior lecturer […] The post Expert urges action to boost Nigeria’s voter turnout in 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Presidency disowns 2027 campaign billboards, calls for immediate halt

The Presidency on Sunday disowned billboards and other materials promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima nationwide. “We urgently call on individuals and groups funding this 2027 political campaign through the ongoing deployment of materials on billboards nationwide to cease immediately,” it said in a statement signed by Tinubu’s Read More

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t Dismisses Targeted Persecution Of Nigerian Christians

The federal government has refuted a report by the United States Embassy in Abuja, claiming that Christians in Nigeria have been systematically targeted for extermination and other forms of persecution by fundamentalist Islamists in the country. Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, in a statement on Friday, descibed the report as […]

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5 d. ago “Nigerian Politicians More Concerned With Premature 2027 Campaign Rather Than Important Issues” – ACF

Arewa Consultative Forum has berated Nigeria politicians that are paying more attention to early campaigns for 2027 general elections than crisis facing the Nation. The group urged them to divert their energies on pressing issues, such as insecurity, hardship, economic challenge facing the country. Speaking at its National Executive Committee meeting in Kaduna on Thursday, […] The post “Nigerian Politicians More Concerned With Premature 2027 Campaign Rather Than Important Issues” – ACF appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 2027: ACF Urges Politicians To Prioritise Governance Over Early Election Campaigns

Apex northern sociocultural organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on politicians to pay more attention to governance instead of engaging in early campaigns for the 2027 general elections. The ACF describing such actions as insensitive amidst the deepening insecurity, economic hardship, and growing discontent among Nigerians. ACF Chairman, Chief Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN) gave […]

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6 d. ago ACF slams politicians over early 2027 campaigns, urges focus on governance

The Arewa Consultative Forum has condemned politicians embarking on early campaigns for the 2027 general elections, urging them to focus on addressing the country’s pressing issues. Speaking at its National Executive Committee meeting in Kaduna on Thursday, the ACF chairman, Mamman Osuman, said emphasis should be on governance that addresses the needs of Nigerians rather Read More

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7 d. ago Russia protests detention of foreign ministry employee in France

Russia on Wednesday demanded an “explanation” from France following the detention of a Russian government employee at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport, AFP reported. The employee, who worked for Russia’s foreign ministry, was part of an official delegation and arrived in France on Sunday. According to Russian officials, French border police confiscated the employee’s phone Read More

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8 d. ago Japa: 16,000 medical doctors left Nigeria in 5 years –Minister

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja No fewer than 16, 000 medical doctors left Nigeria for foreign practice in the last five years. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, who made the disclosure said available records indicated that more doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have also indicated interest to leave to […] The post Japa: 16,000 medical doctors left Nigeria in 5 years –Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago “Abandon Your 2027 Ambitions” – APC National VP Tells Atiku, El

Garba Datti Muhammad, the National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, to abandon their 2027 presidential ambitions. Datti urged Atiku to cease his pursuit of another presidential bid, suggesting that after multiple attempts since 1993, it’s […] The post “Abandon Your 2027 Ambitions” – APC National VP Tells Atiku, El-Rufai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 2027: Group Urges Foreign Minister To Contest For Bauchi Governorship 

A political pressure group based in Bauchi, the Bauchi South Concerned Citizens Movement, has urged the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, to contest the 2027 governorship election in Bauchi State. The group, which aligns with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), made the call yesterday during a consultative meeting aimed at strategizing […]

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1 week ago Crown Princess Victoria Of Sweden To Visit Nigeria On Official Tour

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Crown Princess Victoria Désirée of Sweden will be in Nigeria from Monday, April 7 to Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa. Throughout her visit, the Crown Princess will […] The post Crown Princess Victoria Of Sweden To Visit Nigeria On Official Tour appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria to host Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden on official visit

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Désirée, will be visiting Nigeria from Monday, April 7 to Wednesday, April 9, 2025. This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Sunday. During her visit, the Crown Princess will engage in Read More

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2 w. ago “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South

Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), has called on the people of Abia South senatorial district to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and work towards the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections. Nkwonta urged local party leaders to launch an aggressive membership drive, […] The post “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Smuggled gorilla: FG reaffirms commitment to biodiversity conservation

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja    Sequel to the interception in Turkey of a smuggled baby gorilla from Nigeria, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to biodiversity conservation and protection of endangered wildlife species in the country.   The Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave the assurance in a statement issued in Abuja by its acting Spokesperson, […] The post Smuggled gorilla: FG reaffirms commitment to biodiversity conservation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Turkey collaborate for safe return of smuggled baby gorilla

The Federal Government is working with Turkish authorities to facilitate the safe return of a baby gorilla intercepted at Istanbul Airport on December 22, 2024. This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Saturday. The animal, which had been illegally smuggled from Nigeria and was Read More

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3 w. ago Foreign minister urges Airbus to establish maintenance hubs in Nigeria

Tribune Online Foreign minister urges Airbus to establish maintenance hubs in Nigeria Nigeria's Foreign Minister has invited Airbus to set up maintenance hubs in Nigeria, aiming to boost the country's aviation sector and establish it as a regional hub. Foreign minister urges Airbus to establish maintenance hubs in Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Greenland prime minister denounces US ‘foreign interference’ ahead of visit

Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede on Monday accused Washington of interfering in its political affairs with the visit of an American delegation this week to the Arctic island coveted by US President Donald Trump. “It should be said clearly that our integrity and democracy must be respected without foreign interference,” Egede said, adding that this Read More

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3 w. ago Mining marshals arrested 327 offenders, recovered mining sites in one year – Alake

…made mining comfortable for local and foreign miners From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, said the inauguration of the mining Marshals has led to the arrest of 327 offenders, recovery of 98 mining sites, and restoration of access to legally licensed operators. Dr. Alake who stated this at the […] The post Mining marshals arrested 327 offenders, recovered mining sites in one year – Alake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago How I remained focused despite becoming beauty queen –Bianca Ojukwu

•Minister tells her story at UN confab, decries discrimination against women in politics   Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has narrated her life trajectory culminating in who she is today.    Speaking at the Nigerian Women’s Day on the sidelines at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of […] The post How I remained focused despite becoming beauty queen –Bianca Ojukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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