29 m. ago “I’ll Back Peter Obi If He Emerges As Coalition’s Candidate” — Lamido

Former Jigawa State Governor and PDP chieftain, Sule Lamido, has affirmed his readiness to back Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election if Obi emerges as the coalition’s standard bearer. “If the coalition produces Peter Obi or anyone else committed to rescuing Nigeria, I will support them. “But I remain PDP. We should have outgrown […] The post “I’ll Back Peter Obi If He Emerges As Coalition’s Candidate” — Lamido appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 m. ago Ekiti 2026: I’m contesting to bring prosperity — Emmanuel Fayose

Tribune Online Ekiti 2026: I’m contesting to bring prosperity — Emmanuel Fayose The governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 election in Ekiti State, Otunba Emmanuel Fayose, has revealed that his intention to contest next year’s poll is to deploy his experience in the private sector to bring prosperity to the state. Ekiti 2026: I’m contesting to bring prosperity — Emmanuel Fayose Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Ogun: Gov Abiodun lauded for completion of abandoned road projects

Tribune Online Ogun: Gov Abiodun lauded for completion of abandoned road projects The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has lauded the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for completing abandoned road projects and approving the reconstruction of more roads across the state. Ogun: Gov Abiodun lauded for completion of abandoned road projects Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya receives Senator Orji Kalu at Government House ahead of Honorary Award

The ExecutiveGovernor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Saturday morning received Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at the Government House, Gombe, ahead of a major academic honour. Senator Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State and lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate, arrived at exactly 10:30 a.m. to a warm reception […] The post Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya receives Senator Orji Kalu at Government House ahead of Honorary Award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Poor Investment In Education Responsible For Development Setbacks – Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has decried poor investment in education, saying government’s failure to prioritise education is responsible for the current development setbacks in the country. The former Anambra State governor said this yesterday when he visited a private science college owned by a […]

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7 h. ago “You’re Not My Senior, Respect Is By Integrity, Honour Not Age” – Wike Replies Amaechi

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has replied former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his comment that the he does not respect him. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that  Mr. Amaechi, who served as governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015, had questioned why Wike failed to honor him. Amaechi also knocked […] The post “You’re Not My Senior, Respect Is By Integrity, Honour Not Age” – Wike Replies Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago “Nothing Can Stop Tinubu From Losing 2027 Poll, Even If He Appoints His Son As INEC Chairman” – Dalung

Former minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu will not be re-elected during the 2027 general elections. Dalung, who served as a minister under ex- president Muhammadu Buhari, noted that even if Tinubu appoints his son Seyi as chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, he will still be defeated by huge […] The post “Nothing Can Stop Tinubu From Losing 2027 Poll, Even If He Appoints His Son As INEC Chairman” – Dalung appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Tinubu Unmatch Influence; Over 140 Political Heavyweight Join APC Without A Single Election

Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, Nigeria’s political map has changed in powerful and historic ways. In under two years and without holding a single national election, over 140 elected politicians have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). They include governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives, state lawmakers, and […]

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12 h. ago Mba urges journalists to harness AI for truth, accountability

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Enugu The Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, at the opening ceremony of the State House Press Corps two-day capacity-building retreat and workshop with the theme: “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Utilisation for Effective Journalism,” has charged the media to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to enhance journalism while upholding their sacred duty […] The post Mba urges journalists to harness AI for truth, accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Public Hearing: Clamour For More States, LGs, Others Top Constitution Review

The clamour for the creation of more states, local governments, state police, and other demands topped the agenda on Friday at the commencement of the public hearing in the South West for the review of the 1999 constitution. Stakeholders in the region, at the well-attended public hearing, called for the creation of more states, local […]

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14 h. ago Gov Yusuf Makes Seven New Appointments Into Key Positions In Kano

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has appointed seven new officials to key government agencies to boost governance and service delivery. The announcement was made Friday via a statement issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature. Dr. Bashir Muzakkar was named Director-General of the Kano State Information and Communication Technologies Development Agency. Prior to […] The post Gov Yusuf Makes Seven New Appointments Into Key Positions In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago “I Can’t Work With Recycled Politicians” – Sowore Tackles Atiku, El

Activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has dissociated himself from the emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), slamming the alliance as a gathering of failed and recycled politicians. Speaking to news men on Friday Sowore criticised the coalition, which includes prominent figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State governor […] The post “I Can’t Work With Recycled Politicians” – Sowore Tackles Atiku, El-Rufai Over ADC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Ameachi didn’t make me politically, I risked my life for him — Wike

Tribune Online Ameachi didn’t make me politically, I risked my life for him — Wike Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has dismissed as false the claim by former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, that he (Amaechi) made him politically. Ameachi didn’t make me politically, I risked my life for him — Wike Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Gov Yusuf Appoints Ahmed Musa As General Manager Of Kano Pillars

Kano State Governor, Kabir Yusuf, has appointed celebrated Nigerian footballer, Ahmed Musa, as the new General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club. The appointment, announced Friday in a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, is part of a broader effort to reposition the club ahead of the new Nigerian Premier Football League […]

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19 h. ago ‘Amaechi Has Spiritual Problem, I Risked My Life To Make Him Gov’, Wike Alleges

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that he risked his life and spent all he had to make his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, the governor of Rivers State in 2007. During an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday night, Wike made the revelations where he accused Amaechi of deceit, hypocrisy, and […]

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20 h. ago Wike Accuses Amaechi’s Wife Of Misappropriating N4bn NDDC Funds

Former Rivers State governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on his predecessor and political rival, Rotimi Amaechi, accusing Amaechi’s wife of misappropriating N4 billion meant for the training of Niger Delta women. Wike made the allegation during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, where […]

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20 h. ago Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Legislators in Otukpo local government council of Benue State have petitioned the State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia and the State House of Assembly over alleged misappropriation of funds, gross misconduct among other heist by the council chairman, Prince Maxwell Ogiri. The move was necessitated by initial alarm raised by Head […] The post Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Gov Mbah Tasks Journalists On Truth, Editorial Courage In AI Age

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerian journalists to uphold editorial courage and remain steadfast in their pursuit of truth amid the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in newsrooms. Delivering his welcome address at the opening of a two-day workshop organised by the State House Press Corps (SHPC) in Enugu on Friday, Governor […]

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22 h. ago We’ll maximize our tourism potential for economic growth in Ondo — Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has restated his administration’s determination to promote tourism as a socio-economic development lever. Aiyedatiwa, who read more We’ll maximize our tourism potential for economic growth in Ondo — Aiyedatiwa

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23 h. ago Adamawa: Court remands governorship aspirant, three others over alleged murder

Tribune Online Adamawa: Court remands governorship aspirant, three others over alleged murder Chief Magistrate Uwani Danladi Mohammed, who presides over the court, ordered that the accused persons be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case to... Adamawa: Court remands governorship aspirant, three others over alleged murder Tribune Online

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