4 h. ago 2027: No deal with APC, Tinubu —Ahmed, NNPP national chairman

The national chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Ajuji Ahmed, in this interview by TAOFEEK LAWAL spoke about the preparations of his party going into the 2027 elections. He also expressed concern on the security challenges confronting the country, offering panacea to mitigate the menace. Excerpts: Much has not been heard about […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Pledges Fair, Transparent Implementation Of New Tax Laws

The federal government has assured citizens and investors that the rollout of recently enacted tax laws will be carried out responsibly, transparently, and with consideration for economic realities. This commitment was given on Friday in Abuja by the chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Joseph Tegbe, following the inauguration of the committee […]

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3 d. ago Misinformation, Misinterpretation Can Undermine Strongest Electoral Systems — INEC Chair

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has said that even the strongest electoral systems can be undermined by misinformation, misinterpretation, or deliberate distortion. Amupitan stated this at the unveiling of a book titled ‘The INEC Press Corps: Chronicles of Nigeria’s Election Journalists’, authored by INEC Press Corps chairman […]

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3 d. ago ZLP National Chair Nwanyanwu Warns Jonathan Against 2027 Presidential Bid

The National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dan Nwanyanwu, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan to resist pressure to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels Television on Friday night, Nwanyanwu claimed that the individuals urging Jonathan to return to the presidential race were the same political actors who […]

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3 d. ago Accord party faction moves to halt Osun governorship primaries

A faction of the Accord Party files a lawsuit to void the upcoming Osun State governorship primaries and affirm the suspension of its National Chairman. Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-party-faction-moves-to-halt-osun-governorship-primaries/

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3 d. ago NSCI Urges Northern Leaders To Back Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has urged political leaders from the northern region to support the ambassadorial nomination of former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. This followed remarks reportedly made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing reservations over Yakubu’s inclusion on the list of 35 ambassadorial nominees […]

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3 d. ago Federal Government Pledges Fair, Transparent Implementation Of New Tax Laws

The Federal Government has assured citizens and investors that the rollout of the recently enacted tax laws will be carried out responsibly, transparently, and with consideration for economic realities. This commitment was given on Friday in Abuja by the chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, following the inauguration of […]

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3 d. ago APC NWC Intervenes In Cross Rivers Chapter Crisis, Faults Attempt To Sack Party Chair

The crisis rocking the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken another dimension as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has overturned what it described as an unconstitutional move by the State Executive Committee (SEC) members to remove the state chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba. The APC National Legal Adviser, Murtala […]

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3 d. ago Pensioners Threaten Nationwide ‘Naked’ Protest Over Unpaid Arrears

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria said its was planning a nationwide ‘naked’ protest to press home its demand for the payment of outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances owed to its members. National Chairman of the Coalition, Mukaila Ogunbote, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Ogunbote, who is also […]

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4 d. ago Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination ‘Terrible Optics’ For Tinubu Administration — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the nomination of the immediate-past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (EFCC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as Ambassador by President Bola Tinubu, has presented a ‘terrible optics’ for the administration, which, according to him, was already battling with credibility issues. LEADERSHIP reports that the Presidency had at […]

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4 d. ago New NPC Chair Pledges Credible Census, Stronger Data Systems

The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf has pledged to deliver a credible, technology-driven national census and strengthen Nigeria’s demographic data systems. Speaking at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Yusuf expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his appointment, as well as the two newly sworn-in Federal Commissioners representing Nasarawa and […]

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4 d. ago Drug War: NCWS Hails Tinubu, Marwa, Seeks Collaboration With NDLEA

The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria has commended President Bola Tinubu over the reappointment of Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as chairman/chief executive officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another term of five years, a decision the Council said will further strengthen and consolidate the ongoing effort against substance […]

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5 d. ago NDYC Condemns Campaign Against Prof. Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned what it described as a coordinated and politically-driven campaign against the ambassadorial nomination of former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group expressed concern over what it termed “deliberate attempts” to distort public perception and […]

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5 d. ago We’ll Conduct A Census Exercise Nigerians Can Trust — NPC Boss

The newly sworn-in chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Aminu Yusuf, has assured Nigerians that the Commission will conduct a transparent, credible, and widely acceptable national census under his leadership. Speaking to State House Correspondents on Wednesday shortly after being sworn in by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Yusuf said the […]

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5 d. ago Ambassadorial nomination: Mahmood Yakubu’s critics acting in bad faith — Ohanaeze

The youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination of former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu...

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6 d. ago Tinubu’s silence on Wike’s action at PDP secretariat undermines democracy – George

Olabode George, Ex-Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), has decried the silence of President Bola Tinubu over read more Tinubu’s silence on Wike’s action at PDP secretariat undermines democracy – George

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6 d. ago ‘Musa’s Appointment Will Change Security Situation For Good’

National vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Northwest, Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, as the new minister of defence. In a statement he issued yesterday, Muhammed expressed optimism that Musa’s appointment would improve the country’s security […]

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6 d. ago US Reps Probe ‘Religious Persecution Of Nigerians’, Backs Trump’s Moves

The United States House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the allegations of religious persecution of Nigerians. The House, through its Appropriations Committee, said it will continue to work closely with the President Donald Trump administration to combat religious persecution around the world. The House Appropriations Vice Chairman and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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6 d. ago US Reps Probe ‘Religious Persecution Of Nigerians’, Back Trump’s Moves

The United States House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the allegations of religious persecution of Nigerians. The House, through its Appropriations Committee, said it will continue to work closely with the President Donald Trump administration to combat religious persecution around the world. The House Appropriations Vice Chairman and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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6 d. ago PDP Issues Certificate Of Expulsion To Wike, Eight Others, As Damagum Hands Over To Turaki As Chairman

Earlier today in Abuja, the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), @OfficialPDPNig His Excellency Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, formally handed over the affairs of the Party to the new National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN. Addressing an enlarged meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC), and other Party officials after the hand […] The post PDP Issues Certificate Of Expulsion To Wike, Eight Others, As Damagum Hands Over To Turaki As Chairman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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