2 h. ago CBEX crash: All you need to know about the Ponzi scheme that duped Nigerians

On Tuesday, the digital investment platform CBEX suddenly collapsed, with reports indicating that investors incurred losses amounting to over N1.3 trillion. The incident has sparked widespread reactions, with users expressing frustration, criticism, and concern. Many stormed the CBEX office in Oyo State to destroy their belongings. PUNCH Online has compiled a list of things you Read More

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2 h. ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations and democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The pan-Nigerian socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it describes as the systematic “destructuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a strongly worded statement signed by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, Afenifere expressed alarm at […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations and democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Group Debunks Alleged Killing Of 25 Villagers In Enugu By Herdsmen

A civic advocacy group, Concerned Professionals for Good Governance, has described recent reports alleging the killing of 25 persons by herdsmen in Enugu State as “completely false” and a calculated attempt to instill fear and discredit the efforts of the State Government. In a press statement titled “Debunking the Politricks of Insecurity: Enugu State on […]

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7 h. ago Adopt depoliticised approach to national issues, Obi urges political leaders

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged political leaders to adapt a depoliticised read more Adopt depoliticised approach to national issues, Obi urges political leaders

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8 h. ago 2027 Polls Will Be A Showdown Between Nigerians and APC – Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that the 2027 general election will no longer be a regular contest between political parties but a direct face-off between Nigerians and the ruling party. In an interview on Tuesday, Makinde stated that citizens are fed up with the […] The post 2027 Polls Will Be A Showdown Between Nigerians and APC – Seyi Makinde appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Loyalist Condemns Governor Bala’s ‘Disrespectful’ Attack On Atiku

A prominent loyalist of former Nigerian vice president and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has sharply criticised Bauchi State Governor Bala Muhammed for comments deemed “reckless” and “disrespectful” towards the elder statesman. Dr Aslam Aliyu, known as Gimbiyar Kauran Namoda from Zamfara State and one of the most respected politicians in […]

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16 h. ago Tinubu, his politics of ambitious $50.8bn foreign investment target by 2030

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Across the world, political leaders embark on foreign trips to strengthen diplomatic relationships with other countries, and in the process strengthen their economic and security interests. These foreign trips take the forms of conferences, seminars and peer reviews, among others. In most cases, the cost of such trips is not available […] The post Tinubu, his politics of ambitious $50.8bn foreign investment target by 2030 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Politicians Must Stop Using Youths As Instruments Of Violence – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to politicians against actions that could destabilize Nigeria, particularly the alleged use of mercenaries to incite violence. Speaking in a meeting with the President of the Northern Youth Association of Nigeria on Tuesday, Godiya Bogoro, and other youth leaders from the North, the Governor stressed […] The post Politicians Must Stop Using Youths As Instruments Of Violence – Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago The judiciary as the final arbiter of electoral outcomes: Aberrations and judgments without justice (5)

INTRODUCTION In our last installment we examined the position of political parties and the court’s jurisdiction in pre-election matters. Today, we shall commence with a definition of post-election matters and later examine the grounds for questioning an election, patterns of judicial intervention in electoral outcomes- the 1999 and 2023 elections in focus. We will then […] The post The judiciary as the final arbiter of electoral outcomes: Aberrations and judgments without justice (5) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago PICTORIAL: Ganduje, Kano NNPP Lawmakers Meet Ahead Of Defection To APC

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has held a closed-door meeting with some prominent members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from Kano State, fueling speculation about an impending political shift ahead of the 2027 general election. Those present at the meeting included Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, […]

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25 h. ago Nigeria’s economic crisis worsens as food inflation soars to 21.79% in March

Oyo, Kaduna, Kebbi worst hit By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s cost of living crisis worsened in March 2025 as food inflation surged to 21.79 percent year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. In a report released today, the NBS said the inflation is caused by the hike in price of essential staples […] The post Nigeria’s economic crisis worsens as food inflation soars to 21.79% in March -NBS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Group Urges Akpabio To Step Aside Over Sexual Harassment Allegation

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has demanded that Senate President Godswill Akpabio step aside and submit himself to an independent investigation following an allegation of sexual harassment against him. The group described Akpabio’s continued leadership of the Senate as “morally indefensible” and warned that failure to address the issue transparently could erode public trust […]

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26 h. ago Popular Singer Osupa Withdraws Defamation Case Against Portable In Kwara After Sowore’s Intervention

Politician and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has revealed that popular fuji musician Saheed Osupa Akorede has withdrawn his defamation case against fellow singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a Portable, before an Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. In a post shared on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday afternoon, Sowore said he had a conversation with Osupa, […]

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27 h. ago Nigeria’s inflation increases unexpectedly to 24.23% in March 

Nigeria’s inflation surged to 24.23 percent in March, against analyst expectations.   Details later… read more Nigeria’s inflation increases unexpectedly to 24.23% in March 

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29 h. ago PDP will come to an end if Atiku gets presidential ticket, says Bode George

Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the party will collapse if former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar read more PDP will come to an end if Atiku gets presidential ticket, says Bode George

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29 h. ago We’re not against men in politics – Munira first female majority leader in N/West

We’ll benefit more from inclusive government – Deputy gov From Sola Ojo, Abuja The first female Majority Leader in the Kaduna State House of Assembly (KSHA) and North-West assemblies, Hon Munira Suleiman Tanimu has said women in politics are not there to work against men politicians. She said rather, they are there to offer their […] The post We’re not against men in politics – Munira first female majority leader in N/West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago 2027: Coalition politics too personal, not for unity of Nigeria – APC chieftain

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and National Coordinator of Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ) supporters group, Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje has dismissed ongoing coalition of opposition political parties against 2027 general elections, saying it is too personal, not for the interest and unity of the country. In a statement […] The post 2027: Coalition politics too personal, not for unity of Nigeria – APC chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Move lmo Capital from Owerri to Okigwe Zone, then take Governorship – Chief Tony Chukwu OFR

Political conversations or arguments involve discussions that can range from casual exchanges to heated debates often driven by personal beliefs, values, experiences or interests. The 13th day of April 2025, being Palm Sunday witnessed the “highest fall-out “of lmo Charter of Equity conversations at a lunch reception in Lagos organized for the award wining Governor […] The post Move lmo Capital from Owerri to Okigwe Zone, then take Governorship – Chief Tony Chukwu OFR appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago PDP will collapse if Atiku is given presidential ticket – Bode George

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George has warned that the party will collapse if the presidential ticket is given to Atiku Abubakar in 2027. George made the remark on Monday while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He said that if the former vice president was a true leader of the […] The post PDP will collapse if Atiku is given presidential ticket – Bode George appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Tinubu: Desist From Recycling Allegations, Aduwo Tells Politicians

Foremost human rights activist and Permanent Representative of the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI), Mr Olufemi Aduwo, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political rivals to desist from recycling allegations against the President, noting that Tinubu has never been indicted, prosecuted, or convicted by any court in the United States on drug-related or […]

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