2 h. ago Benue: Tinubu’s visit may not go beyond the flamboyant displays – Obi

Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 Presidential election, has expressed fears that President Bola read more Benue: Tinubu’s visit may not go beyond the flamboyant displays – Obi

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3 h. ago Osun college council chairman vows upgrade to polytechnic status

Tribune Online Osun college council chairman vows upgrade to polytechnic status The newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, Abayomi Adegoke, has expressed his determination to upgrade the institution from a monotechnic to a full-fledged polytechnic. Osun college council chairman vows upgrade to polytechnic status Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Terrorists plotting to carve out parallel state within Nigeria — Olawepo

Tribune Online Terrorists plotting to carve out parallel state within Nigeria — Olawepo-Hashim “Since 2014, the APC has found the strategy to win elections, but they have not found, or pretend not to find, the strategy to end insecurity and poverty. Terrorists plotting to carve out parallel state within Nigeria — Olawepo-Hashim Tribune Online

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4 h. ago My boss for life – Akin Adesina hails Jonathan over AFDB job nomination

By John Ogunsemore Outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has hailed former Nigerian president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan for nominating and supporting him for the job. Adesina served as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development under Jonathan when he was tipped for the AfDB job in 2015. He won re-election for […] The post My boss for life – Akin Adesina hails Jonathan over AFDB job nomination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago LG Poll: Bode George Urges Candidates To Intensify Campaigns

The former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has charged the PDP chairmanship and councillors candidates participating in the Lagos State local government election slated for July 12, 2025, to be courageous and intensify their campaigns. Chief George gave this charge on Wednesday at his office in Ikoyi, when […]

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5 h. ago N457bn debt responsible for lack of electricity transmission flow – TCN

Tribune Online N457bn debt responsible for lack of electricity transmission flow – TCN According to Ajiboye, the heavy debt burden has not only significantly affected power transmission, but issues relating to the right of way have also hindered the smooth erection of transmission towers to deliver electricity to Nigerians. N457bn debt responsible for lack of electricity transmission flow – TCN Tribune Online

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6 h. ago LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen

APC urges govt to respect court ruling From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), and the Osun State Government have strongly opposed alleged plans by reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors to claim local government allocations. The Commissioner for Local Government […] The post LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Anambra Court Jails School Teacher For Defiling Under Age Male Student

An High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced a 34 years old school teacher to 12 years in prison for raping an 11 years old male student. Mr. Pascal Ofomata, was convicted of defiling the boy, who is his student, a Junior Secondary one student of St Christopher’s Junior Seminary, 3-3 area in […] The post Anambra Court Jails School Teacher For Defiling Under Age Male Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid

Tribune Online Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid IN a significant diplomatic drive on the sidelines of the recently concluded 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization […] Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Purported beneficiaries of LG elections conducted in 2022 remain sacked — OSIEC

Tribune Online Purported beneficiaries of LG elections conducted in 2022 remain sacked — OSIEC "As at today, the fact remains that there has not been any court order reversing or upturning the status quo, and as such, those respective certificates of return remain withdrawn till date" Purported beneficiaries of LG elections conducted in 2022 remain sacked — OSIEC Tribune Online

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18 h. ago ICPC boss: Misuse of LG funds rampant, backs Supreme Court autonomy ruling

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, has raised the alarm over the widespread misuse of public funds under the guise of preparing for local government elections. According to a statement from the ICPC on Wednesday, Aliyu spoke at a one-day dialogue […] The post ICPC boss: Misuse of LG funds rampant, backs Supreme Court autonomy ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, June 18, expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the massacre of over 200 people in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. During his visit to Makurdi, the President demanded urgent arrests and vowed to personally […] The post Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Lagos LG polls: Be courageous to sell PDP to electorate, Bode George charges candidate

Tribune Online Lagos LG polls: Be courageous to sell PDP to electorate, Bode George charges candidate He assured the members that the current crisis within the PDP will be resolved by the end of the month. Lagos LG polls: Be courageous to sell PDP to electorate, Bode George charges candidate Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Aba Power is leading four firms to assemble smart meters in Aba

Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), is leading four local and foreign firms to assemble smart electricity meters read more Aba Power is leading four firms to assemble smart meters in Aba

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21 h. ago Implement electoral, judicial reforms, APC Chieftain tells FG

Tribune Online Implement electoral, judicial reforms, APC Chieftain tells FG Only successful electoral reforms will set the country back on the path of socio economic and infrastructural transformation as well as restore stability in the enforcement of law and order, a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Delta state, Dr Chris Amaechi Okobah has said. Speaking on the state of the nation in […] Implement electoral, judicial reforms, APC Chieftain tells FG Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Anambra poll: YPP candidate pledges to tackle insecurity, revive businesses

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has vowed to decisively tackle insecurity and allow businesses to thrive across all parts of the state. Chukwuma said he will prioritise the restoration of law and order across all […] The post Anambra poll: YPP candidate pledges to tackle insecurity, revive businesses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago INEC Rejects PDP’s 100th NEC Meeting Notice For Not Having Signature Of Wike’s Ally, Anyanwu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) notice of its planned 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, citing procedural non-compliance as the reason. In a letter dated June 13, 2025, and addressed to PDP’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, the commission said the notice did not meet the requirements […] The post INEC Rejects PDP’s 100th NEC Meeting Notice For Not Having Signature Of Wike’s Ally, Anyanwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago World Drug Day: NDLEA vows to intensify fight against barons, traffickers with modern approach 

As Marwa, UNODC calls for public support    From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to intensify it’s fight against illicit drugs and banned substances with modern approach to the enforcement of drug laws. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen […] The post World Drug Day: NDLEA vows to intensify fight against barons, traffickers with modern approach  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Appointment of incompetent officials driving corruption, weakness in LGAs, ICPC warns

Joint State-local govt accounts now conduit for siphoning public funds, undermines autonomy — CISLAC   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The appointment and election of incompetent individuals to leadership positions in Nigeria’s local government councils are significantly undermining governance and fueling corruption at the grassroots level, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other […] The post Appointment of incompetent officials driving corruption, weakness in LGAs, ICPC warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Nigeria’s next election could be hacked and we are not ready 

In October 2024, South Africa’s Electoral Commission revealed a near-disaster: hackers, allegedly linked to a foreign state, attempted to breach read more Nigeria’s next election could be hacked and we are not ready 

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