1 hour ago FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

…says Siemens Project has improved electricity transmission capacity by over 700 megawatts   Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of power has announced read more FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

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2 h. 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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3 h. ago Declare State of Emergency in Borno, Sen. Ndume urges Tinubu

…says Minister of Information’s dismissal of Gov. Zulum’s outcry reckless …252 attacks recorded in Borno since last year …100 soldiers, 238 civilians killed   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Amid rising insecurity and the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, Sen. Mohammed Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state […] The post Declare State of Emergency in Borno, Sen. Ndume urges Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Muoghalu Dismisses Incumbency Advantage Ahead of Anambra Gubernatorial Race

  Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the upcoming November 8 Anambra election, Dr. George Muoghalu, has declared that he is unfazed by the influence of incumbency as the state prepares to elect a new leader. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Muoghalu emphasised that political power ultimately lies in the hands of the electorate and God, […] The post Muoghalu Dismisses Incumbency Advantage Ahead of Anambra Gubernatorial Race appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Anambra 2025: I’m not afraid of incumbency factor – Muoghalu

The Labour Party candidate for November 8, Anambra governorship election, Dr George Moghalu, says he is not afraid of incumbency factor in the election. Muoghalu stated this in an interview with the newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. “The election will be determined by the people and the will of God, not the party or incumbency Read More

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4 h. ago Palm Sunday: CAN asks Christians to promote peace, unity, tolerance 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked Christian faithful to leverage the last week of the Lenten season to champion the cause of peace, unity and tolerance among Nigerians irrespective of religious, political and ethnic backgrounds.  CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, gave the charge in a statement to Christian communities […] The post Palm Sunday: CAN asks Christians to promote peace, unity, tolerance  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Adamu Waziri reaffirms PDP commitment, denies defection rumours

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Alhaji Adamu Waziri, a former Yobe State gubernatorial candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, has clarified the party’s stance on coalition talks ahead of the 2027 elections while dismissing rumours of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to PDP members in Potiskum, Yobe’s largest town, over the […] The post Adamu Waziri reaffirms PDP commitment, denies defection rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago CAN Condemns Plateau Killings, Calls For Unity, Servant Leadership

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has denounced the recent wave of brutal violence in Plateau State, particularly the tragedies of April 4, 2025, where lives of innocent citizens were cut short in Bokkos and Mangu local government areas of the state. President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh in a statement on Sunday lamented that […]

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7 h. ago No Agreement That Gov Nwifuru ‘ll Govern For Single Term — Ebonyi APC

The Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that there was no agreement reached at any point that the Governor Francis Nwifuru would relinquish his position in 2027 after serving a single term of four years. State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Simbad Ogbuatu, in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP […]

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8 h. ago Peter Obi Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health System, Charges Tinubu To Divert Borrowed Funds Into Education, Poverty Alleviation

Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decried over what he described as ‘poor state of health sector’ in the country. Obi called for urgent redirection of national planning and investment towards health, education, and poverty alleviation by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The former governor of Anambra State led this out at an event organised […] The post Peter Obi Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health System, Charges Tinubu To Divert Borrowed Funds Into Education, Poverty Alleviation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago “Atiku Will Defect To APC If Tinubu Gives Him Deal In 2027” – Lere Olayinka

Lere Olayinka, spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar would quickly defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu offered him a power-sharing deal for the 2027 election. Olayinka made these remarks while commenting on Atiku’s recent visit to former […] The post “Atiku Will Defect To APC If Tinubu Gives Him Deal In 2027” – Lere Olayinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 2027: It’s Revenge Time For Opposing My Father’s Reelection, Bauchi Gov’s Son Tells Atiku

Eldest son of the Bauchi State governor, Engr Shamsudeen Bala said the forthcoming 2027 general elections offers an opportunity for his father, Governor Bala Mohammed to pay back former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for working against his reelection in 2023. Engr Bala claimed that Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]

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10 h. ago Tinubu, Trump’s Africa adviser discussed deeper US, Nigeria partnership in Paris – Presidency

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with a Senior Advisor for Africa to United States President Donald Trump, Massad Boulos, in Paris to explore deeper economic and security partnerships between Nigeria and the United States. The meeting, according to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Read More

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10 h. ago Obi decries Nigeria’s ailing healthcare system, calls for reforms

  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has criticised the poor state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, calling for an urgent redirection of national planning and investment towards health, education, and poverty alleviation. Speaking as the keynote speaker at an event organised by ANAP Doctors in North America Read More

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12 h. ago Labour Party Leaders Must Unite For 2027 Elections – Arabambi

National publicity secretary of Labour Party, Dr Abayomi Arabambi, has asked the party’s leaders to put their house in order to achieve success at the 2027 general elections. Arabambi, who stated this at a briefing in Abuja yesterday, said fighting and contesting the results of the 2023 general elections that brought President Bola Tinubu to […]

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12 h. ago Abia First Lady Tasks Agric Programme Beneficiaries On Opportunities

Wife of Abia State governor, Priscilla Otti, has tasked beneficiaries of the Youth Agricultural Support Programme in the state to use the opportunity to transform their lives and their communities. Otti made the call at the training/empowerment of beneficiaries of the programme under the Renewed Hope Initiative of wife of the president, Oluremi Tinubu in […]

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13 h. ago China Trip: BIPC launches electric/solar taxi service in Benue

Byline: Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has taken delivery of electric and solar-powered cars to launch a modern taxi service in Makurdi, Gboko, and Otukpo. The initiative stems from a trip to China in October 2024 by Governor Hyacinth Alia and BIPC Managing Director Dr Raymond Asemakaha. The project […] The post China Trip: BIPC launches electric/solar taxi service in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Panic grips Anambra APC as wave of defections follows controversial governorship primary

A massive wave of defections has hit the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, following growing discontent over the read more Panic grips Anambra APC as wave of defections follows controversial governorship primary

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14 h. ago LASIEC Announces Election Date, Campaign Timetable For Lagos LG Polls

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has officially announced the date for the upcoming local government elections, which will take place on July 12, 2025. This election will cover all 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the state. According to a statement issued by LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, […] The post LASIEC Announces Election Date, Campaign Timetable For Lagos LG Polls appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago 2027: Nigerian opposition yet to show commitment to oust APC

...Despite attempts at coalition …Personal interests, ambitions major challenge – Okunade The quest by the leaders of Nigeria’s opposition groups read more 2027: Nigerian opposition yet to show commitment to oust APC

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