50 m. ago NASS Passes Kalu’s ‘Domestication Of Kampala Convention’ Bill Into Law

The Senate has passed the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (Domestication and Enforcement) Bill, 2025, for third reading. The Kampala Convention, adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2009, is a regional treaty aimed at protecting and assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa. The convention establishes a […]

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71 m. ago Report Of Meeting To Step Down For Southern Candidate Fake — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared as fake, a purported meeting where he was reportedly pressured to step down for a candidate of Southern origin ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku made the clarification while reacting to inquiries from journalists and concerned Nigerians regarding a meeting where he was said to have rejected […]

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73 m. ago Sen Natasha Gives Reason For Postponing Resumption To Senate

Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has disclosed that she deliberately postponed her resumption to the Senate following legal advice and in deference to procedural protocols, despite a court ruling that nullified her suspension. The senator, who made the revelation during an interview with African Independent Television (AIT), said she was awaiting the Certified True Copy […]

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73 m. ago Senator Natasha Gives Reason For Postponing Resumption In Senate

Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has disclosed that she deliberately postponed her resumption to the Senate following legal advice and in deference to procedural protocols, despite a court ruling that nullified her suspension. The senator, who made the revelation during an interview with African Independent Television (AIT), said she was awaiting the Certified True Copy […]

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79 m. ago ADC has no preferred presidential candidate for 2027 – David Mark

David Mark, the interim national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the party has no preferred presidential aspirant read more ADC has no preferred presidential candidate for 2027 – David Mark

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1 hour ago 2027 presidency: Tinubu will win if coalition picks southerner – Kenneth Okonkwo

By Seyi Babalola Kenneth Okonkwo, a member of the opposition alliance, believes President Bola Tinubu will win if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) nominates a southern presidential candidate like Peter Obi as its flag bearer in the 2027 election. The actor-turned-lawyer said that to unseat Tinubu, the ADC coalition should present a northern political heavyweight […] The post 2027 presidency: Tinubu will win if coalition picks southerner – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ADC laments Nigeria’s exclusion from White House trade talks

…We will take over Nigeria – Ebonyi ADC The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed grave concern over President Donald read more ADC laments Nigeria’s exclusion from White House trade talks

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2 h. ago ADC leadership tussle: 97 lawyers to defend David Mark, Aregbesola

Tribune Online ADC leadership tussle: 97 lawyers to defend David Mark, Aregbesola … as APC denies alleged Presidency involvement A team of 97 lawyers are set to defend the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a suit instituted by certain chieftains of the party, challenging the interim leadership under Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary respectively. The leader of the legal team, […] ADC leadership tussle: 97 lawyers to defend David Mark, Aregbesola Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Ajayi Crowther Varsity Names Prof Ebunoluwa Oduwole As First Female VC

The Council of the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, has approved the appointment of Professor Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole as the first female Vice Chancellor of the institution. The approval of Prof. Oduwole to run the affairs of the Anglican Communion-owned institution was announced on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Oduwole will succeed the outgoing vice chancellor, Professor […]

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2 h. ago Group backs coalition politicians over ‘move to rescue democracy’

The Unifiers Movement (TUM), socio-political group, has backed the Atiku Abubakar’s led opposition coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s read more Group backs coalition politicians over ‘move to rescue democracy’

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3 h. ago “I Don’t See Labour Party Winning Election” – Senator Kingibe Declares Support For ADC

Lawmaker representing Federal Capital Territory, Senator Ireti Kingbe has insisted that ongoing crisis in Labour Party will deny the party from winning general election in 2027. Speaking on Tuesday, during an interview with Channels Television, Senator Kingibe noted that, though she remained a member of LP, but she has aligned with the opposition coalition adopted platform, […] The post “I Don’t See Labour Party Winning Election” – Senator Kingibe Declares Support For ADC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 2027: I don’t see Labour Party winning any election – Kingibe

Labour Party Senator Ireti Kingibe has said her party is in no position to win any election as it is “fractured and broken”. Speaking on Channels TV’s ‘Political Paradigm’ which aired on Tuesday, Kingibe disclosed that while she remains an LP member, she has joined the coalition movement through the African Democratic Congress (ADC). “Yes, […] The post 2027: I don’t see Labour Party winning any election – Kingibe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Gov Otu Pledges To Make Cross River Nigeria’s Coffee Capital

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has promised to make the state Nigeria’s coffee capital to emerge as a major player in the global coffee market. Governor Otu made the pledge during the launch of 30 million coffee seedlings project at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, on Tuesday. Otu stated […]

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3 h. ago FCT Police Warn Against Use Of Covered Plate Number, Tinted Glass

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has warned against the use of covered number plates, vowing to arrest any vehicle driving with closed number plate. The Command also warned that vehicles without proper permit for tinted glasses would be subjected to thorough checks and investigation. Spokesperson of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh said […]

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4 h. ago Police Arrest 4 Over Supporters’ Clash At Emir Sanusi’s Palace

The Kano State Police Command said it has arrested four suspects in connection with the clash at the Kofar Kudu palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in Kano metropolis, on Sunday. Supporters of the 16th Emir of Kano, Emir Sanusi II and those of the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, had altercations […]

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4 h. ago Police Arrest 4 Over Clash By Supporters of Rival Kano ‘Emirs’

The Kano State Police Command said it has arrested four suspects in connection with the clash at the Kofar Kudu palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in Kano metropolis, on Sunday. Supporters of the 16th Emir of Kano, Emir Sanusi II and those of the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, had altercations […]

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5 h. ago US drops terrorist tag on group led by Syrian interim president, as Trump courts post

In a major pivot for post-war Syria, the United States will revoke its designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as read more US drops terrorist tag on group led by Syrian interim president, as Trump courts post-Assad Syria

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5 h. ago ADC assembles 97 lawyers to challenge APC’s ‘fake lawsuit’ against interim leadership

By Seyi Babalola The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has organised a team of 97 lawyers to challenge what it calls the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) ‘false lawsuit’ against the interim leadership, which includes former Senate President David Mark and former Minister Rauf Aregbesola. The legal team, led by Barrister Mohammed Sheriff, made this known in […] The post ADC assembles 97 lawyers to challenge APC’s ‘fake lawsuit’ against interim leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago VeryDarkMan Challenges Bwala’s Remarks On Obi’s Alleged Lack Of Empathy

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has responded to comments made by presidential aide Daniel Bwala, who accused Peter Obi of lacking empathy for victims of recent violence in Benue State. Bwala had taken a swipe at the former Anambra State governor for not visiting the victims, noting that VeryDarkMan, who went to the area himself, […] The post VeryDarkMan Challenges Bwala’s Remarks On Obi’s Alleged Lack Of Empathy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago ‘The World Has Left Us Behind’, FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Laments Nigeria’s Poor Female Representation

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s poor global ranking in women’s political representation, stressing that the country lags behind not just globally but also within Africa despite being touted as the continent’s giant. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Tuesday, […]

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