1 hour ago Northeast APC governors urge patience with Tinubu’s reforms, laud President’s development agenda

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Northeast zone have called on citizens to exercise patience and support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, assuring that the current reforms are targeted at restoring the nation from years of systemic decay. Speaking at the APC Northeast Zonal Consultative Meeting held […] The post Northeast APC governors urge patience with Tinubu’s reforms, laud President’s development agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Is oil resumption or genuine sympathy reason for presidential pardon of Ogoni 9?

… As MOSOP, others insist on exoneration, not pardon The presidential pardon granted the Ogoni-9 led by the late Ken read more Is oil resumption or genuine sympathy reason for presidential pardon of Ogoni 9?

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2 h. ago Tinubu Reacts To Benue Killings, Orders Security Chiefs To Restore Peace

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday night, President Tinubu renewed his order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks that led to the death of many […]

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3 h. ago “Peter Obi Endorsed Those Destabilizing Him” — Kenneth Okonkwo Blasts LP Leadership

Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent Labour Party (LP) figure and spokesperson for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has alleged that Julius Abure, the embattled National Chairman of the LP, is acting as an agent of the Tinubu-led federal government to destabilize Obi and weaken the party. Speaking in an interview issued on Saturday, Okonkwo claimed Abure […] The post “Peter Obi Endorsed Those Destabilizing Him” — Kenneth Okonkwo Blasts LP Leadership appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Democracy Day: Oyo senator urges Nigerians to rededicate selves to peace, justice, national development

Sharafadeen Alli, an All Progressives Congress (APC) senator that represents the Oyo South Senatorial District has urged Nigerians to rededicate read more Democracy Day: Oyo senator urges Nigerians to rededicate selves to peace, justice, national development

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4 h. ago 2027: I’ll become next Oyo gov if I decide to contest — Oriyomi Hamzat

Tribune Online 2027: I’ll become next Oyo gov if I decide to contest — Oriyomi Hamzat “You are telling me I won’t win — what is the meaning of that? Do you know the minds of those people that will vote? You are using yesterday to judge today... 2027: I’ll become next Oyo gov if I decide to contest — Oriyomi Hamzat Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Senate marks midterm with focus on electoral, constitutional, judicial reforms

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has pledged to prioritise far-reaching electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general election, alongside a renewed focus on constitutional review and judicial reform. In a statement released Sunday, the Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, outlined the midterm legislative milestones of the upper chamber between June 13, 2023 and […] The post Senate marks midterm with focus on electoral, constitutional, judicial reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 2027: Crisis rocks APC Northeast meeting as Shettima’s position comes under threat

As APC National Chairman, Ganduje Smuggled out of the Meeting Venue in Gombe   From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The All Progressives Congress (APC) Northeast Zonal Consultative Meeting held in Gombe on Sunday descended into chaos amid speculations of an internal conspiracy to sideline Vice President Kashim Shettima from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s anticipated 2027 re-election […] The post 2027: Crisis rocks APC Northeast meeting as Shettima’s position comes under threat appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Enugu North stakeholders target 60% of Mbah’s $30bn GDP forecast

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Stakeholders and leaders from Enugu North Senatorial District and Isi-Uzo Local Government Area have resolved to drive the transformation of the Nsukka Economic Zone into a regional powerhouse capable of contributing 60 per cent of Enugu State’s $30 billion GDP target by 2031. This resolution was part of a communique issued […] The post Enugu North stakeholders target 60% of Mbah’s $30bn GDP forecast appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 2027: Bauchi man climbs network antenna, demands NNPC chief joins guber race

Tribune Online 2027: Bauchi man climbs network antenna, demands NNPC chief joins guber race "I will not come down until Bala Wunti comes here to assure me that he will aspire for Bauchi State gubernatorial seat come 2027 general elections" 2027: Bauchi man climbs network antenna, demands NNPC chief joins guber race Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Kaduna APC Endorses Tinubu, Gov Sani, Speaker Abbas For Second Term

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kaduna North Senatorial District, otherwise known as Zone 1, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas for second term. The APC stakeholders gave the nod for the president, the governor and Speaker at […]

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8 h. ago Why Nigeria must urgently embrace parliamentary system of govt – Falae

Insists he won 1999 presidential election Former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), and for­mer presidential candidate on the read more Why Nigeria must urgently embrace parliamentary system of govt – Falae

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10 h. ago APC chieftain demands NCAA overhaul over passenger extortion claims

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The South-South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere, has called for urgent regulatory intervention in Nigeria’s aviation sector, condemning what he described as the “dubious and unjust” treatment of passengers. In a statement issued in Abuja, Agbomhere recalled that an airline, operating with impunity, allegedly refused […] The post APC chieftain demands NCAA overhaul over passenger extortion claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Federal lawmaker receives PDP defectors, warns against fighting for positions in APC

From Isaac Job, Uyo The member representing Abak, Etim Ekpo, Ika Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Clement Jimbo, has advised PDP defectors not to be overambitious by fighting for positions instead of showing humility and working for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Abak Urban Ward 1, […] The post Akwa Ibom: Federal lawmaker receives PDP defectors, warns against fighting for positions in APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Bring June 12 culprits to justice, scrap gag laws, SERAP tells FG

Tribune Online Bring June 12 culprits to justice, scrap gag laws, SERAP tells FG The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive steps toward ensuring accountability for the historic annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely considered Nigeria’s freest and fairest poll. Bring June 12 culprits to justice, scrap gag laws, SERAP tells FG Tribune Online

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13 h. ago “Tinubu Has Done What No Northern Leader Has In 47 Years” – Gov Inuwa Yahaya

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for his “unprecedented” commitment to Northern Nigeria, especially through significant investment in the livestock sector. Speaking at the groundbreaking of a 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone in Gombe, Yahaya praised Tinubu’s ₦120 billion initiative, saying it surpasses anything any northern leader has done in nearly […] The post “Tinubu Has Done What No Northern Leader Has In 47 Years” – Gov Inuwa Yahaya appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Why I disagree with those labelling 10th NASS rubber stamp — Dalung

Tribune Online Why I disagree with those labelling 10th NASS rubber stamp — Dalung As the talks around coalition politics continue to shape narratives ahead of the 2027 general election,  former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, shares his thought on the administration of President Bola Tinubu in the last two years, among other issues, with SUBAIR MOHAMMED. WHAT is your assessment of Tinubu’s two years in office? […] Why I disagree with those labelling 10th NASS rubber stamp — Dalung Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Otti doesn’t need to defect to APC to win election in 2027 – Ike, ex

…Says after Orji Kalu’s administration, Abia treasury was always empty until Gov Otti came in     From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Mazi Jones Nnanna Ike is the general manager/editor-in-chief of Abia Newspaper and Publishing Corporation. He was the former executive chairman of Arochukwu Local Government Area from 1997 to 1998. He equally served under the […] The post Otti doesn’t need to defect to APC to win election in 2027 – Ike, ex-Arochukwu LG boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Nigerians will decide who will be president in 2027 – Dalung, former Youths and Sports Development minister

By Sunday Ani Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung has lambasted members of the 10th National Assembly, two years after their inauguration, describing them as a band of President Bola Tinubu’s choristers, who would relapse into singing any time they see him. He expressed fear that the way they are going, they […] The post Nigerians will decide who will be president in 2027 – Dalung, former Youths and Sports Development minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago 2027: May God punish me if I touch allocation money when elected Imo governor – Jude Ejiogu

By Agatha Emeadi Sir Jude Ejiogu was a consummate banker who later held six positions in the Imo State government. Therefore, his is one of the political gladiators in the state today. As one who is grounded in Imo politics and governance, he now has his eyes on the big seat of Imo Government House […] The post 2027: May God punish me if I touch allocation money when elected Imo governor – Jude Ejiogu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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