49 m. ago PDP’s weak grassroots structure to blame for consistent Lagos election losses – Jandor

Former Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, also known as Jandor, has blamed the party’s consistent losses in the state on its weak grassroots structure. Jandor recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and spoke after casting his vote in the Lagos council election on Saturday. He voted at Polling […] The post PDP’s weak grassroots structure to blame for consistent Lagos election losses – Jandor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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76 m. ago Abia govt frowns at level of extortion in public schools, warns head teachers

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Abia State Government has frowned at the level of extortion occurring in some public schools, particularly in Ohafia Local Government Area of the state, and warned the heads of the affected schools to desist from such actions immediately. The Education Secretary, Ohafia Local Government Education Authority, Dr (Mrs) Sunny Okechukwu […] The post Abia govt frowns at level of extortion in public schools, warns head teachers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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96 m. ago FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Announces Defection From LP To ADC

Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial district in the National Assembly, has announced her defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), setting the stage for her political plans ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Kingibe described the move as “deliberate […]

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2 h. ago “Don’t Hand APC Chairmanship To The Wrong Person” – Primate Ayodele Cautions Tinubu

Primate Elijah Ayodele has issued a strong warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him not to support the wrong candidate as the next National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The caution comes following the resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje, who stepped down citing ill health, though political observers believe his exit may be […] The post “Don’t Hand APC Chairmanship To The Wrong Person” – Primate Ayodele Cautions Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Senator Ireti Kingibe Quits Labour Party, Aligns With ADC Coalition

Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, has formally resigned from the Labour Party (LP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Her defection, confirmed on Saturday, signals a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, as opposition figures begin to reposition to challenge the […] The post Senator Ireti Kingibe Quits Labour Party, Aligns With ADC Coalition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Welfare: Doctors Set July 21 To Begin Indefinite Nationwide Strike

Doctors under the aegis of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) have concluded plans to commence indefinite strike at the expiration of a subsisting 21-day ultimatum on July 21, 2025. NMA said it will call out members of all its affiliate bodies across the country should the federal government fail to meet their demands. The Chairman, […]

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3 h. ago “Peter Obi, Others Benefited From PDP, Now They Disown It” – Bode George On Defections To ADC Coalition

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has expressed his confusion over Peter Obi’s involvement in the newly formed political coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, is among several opposition leaders reportedly working to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. In an […] The post “Peter Obi, Others Benefited From PDP, Now They Disown It” – Bode George On Defections To ADC Coalition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Medical doctors to leave Nigeria over poor welfare, threaten strike action in A/ Ibom 

From Isaac Job, Uyo All Doctors in Nigeria under the aegis of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) said they are angry as president Bola Tinubu sent their colleagues to St Lucia with N3m monthly allowance  while they are impoverished with only N300,000 monthly remuneration with hard labour.  President Tinubu recently sent some medical doctors to St […] The post Medical doctors to leave Nigeria over poor welfare, threaten strike action in A/ Ibom  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Lagos LG polls: ‘Victory is sure,’ says APC Chairmanship candidate

Tribune Online Lagos LG polls: ‘Victory is sure,’ says APC Chairmanship candidate The APC chairmanship candidate, while speaking shortly after voting at a polling unit at Falomo roundabout, urged his supporters to remain calm while awaiting results from all the polling units under Ikoyi-Obalende  LCDA. Lagos LG polls: ‘Victory is sure,’ says APC Chairmanship candidate Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Natasha resumes July 15 as legal team hands over court verdict to Senate

By Sunday Ani   Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, will on Tuesday, July 15, resume her legislative duties after over four months of suspension. This followed the action of her legal team, which has the leadership of the National Assembly, with a certified true copy of the Federal High Court judgment mandating her immediate […] The post Natasha resumes July 15 as legal team hands over court verdict to Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago FG moves to resolve June salary glitch for civil servants – OAGF

The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) says it is addressing complaints over the non-payment of June salaries. read more FG moves to resolve June salary glitch for civil servants – OAGF

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8 h. ago 2027: Labour Party slams Peter Obi, declares presidential ticket open

By Seyi Babalola The Labour Party (LP) has declared its 2027 presidential ticket open, stating that no politician would be favoured. Abayomi Arabambi, the Labour Party’s National Publicity Secretary, made the statement during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday. Mr Peter Obi was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last general election. Obi, […] The post 2027: Labour Party slams Peter Obi, declares presidential ticket open appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FG Targets 21,000 Jobs For Renewed Hope Employment Drive Phase 2

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has announced its plan to engage at least 21,000 unskilled Nigerians in the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI). Director general of the Directorate, Silas Agara, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday during a one-day strategic implementation of RHEI second phase meeting involving all state coordinators, […]

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9 h. ago 2027: I’m wondering what Peter Obi is doing in ADC – Bode George

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has questioned Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, over his involvement in the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in a recent chat with Arise TV, George urged those who left the main opposition to return so that their […] The post 2027: I’m wondering what Peter Obi is doing in ADC – Bode George appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Fraud: US court jails Nigerian socialite 11 years, orders N2bn restitution

By John Ogunsemore United States District Judge George H. Wu has jailed Nigerian socialite Abiola Femi Quadri for 11 years and ordered him to pay $1,356,229 (app. N2.07bn) in restitution and a $35,000 (app. N53m) fine for orchestrating a $1.3 million COVID-19 scam. The US Attorney’s Office, Central District of California disclosed this in a […] The post Fraud: US court jails Nigerian socialite 11 years, orders N2bn restitution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Lagos CJ inaugurates election tribunal panels ahead of council polls

By Lukman Olabiyi In preparation for today’s local government elections in Lagos State, the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, on Friday, inaugurated two panels of the Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal. The panels, which were formally commissioned during a ceremony held at the Ikeja High Court Conference Room, will sit in two separate […] The post Lagos CJ inaugurates election tribunal panels ahead of council polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a detailed clarification following widespread misreporting of his comments at the recent launch of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, In a statement issued […] The post Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth

Tribune Online Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth By: Felix Oluwalomola Infrastructure shows progress. Maintenance sustains it, but the ability to preserve and maintain this infrastructure truly tests Nigeria’s progress. In the country, priority is placed on constructing new roads, buildings, schools, hospitals, and other public facilities. However, little attention is given to sustaining these investments through constant and intentional preventive maintenance. As […] Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth Tribune Online

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15 h. ago ADC Presidential Ticket: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Others To Sign Agreement

Presidential hopefuls under the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) will sign a pact to support whoever emerges as the party’s presidential candidate, LEADERSHIP Weekend gathered yesterday. This is an agreement reached in principle by the contenders, who will, however, have to also define what a transparent primary election amounts to. Former minister of transportation and […]

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16 h. ago Private educators host coding, robotic competition for primary, secondary schools

Tribune Online Private educators host coding, robotic competition for primary, secondary schools The Association of Private Educators in Nigeria (APEN) has hosted and announced the winners of its 2025 APEN Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coding, and Robotics competition. Themed ‘Smart agriculture and sustainable cities hackathon’, the competition brought together thirty teams of young students from across private primary and secondary schools in Nigeria, divided into three categories, to […] Private educators host coding, robotic competition for primary, secondary schools Tribune Online

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