4 h. ago Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a critical roundtable focused on implementing the Zaria Declaration on Strengthening Local Governance and Empowering Traditional Institutions, key stakeholders have issued an urgent call for the National Assembly to take immediate legislative action on constituency projects. They emphasised the pressing need to establish a robust legal framework to regulate constituency […] The post Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Anambra guber: Obi leads LP guber campaign as Moghalu inaugurates 21 LG campaign council

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Against fears that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, may have dumped his party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), it has been made official that he is leading the gubernatorial campaign of the party’s candidate, Chief George Moghalu. Obi had attended the campaign of the ADC […] The post Anambra guber: Obi leads LP guber campaign as Moghalu inaugurates 21 LG campaign council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago 2019 elections: HDP candidate drags FG to ECOWAS Court over alleged right breach

Tribune Online 2019 elections: HDP candidate drags FG to ECOWAS Court over alleged right breach The presidential candidate of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) in the 2019 presidential election, Chief Albert Owuru, has dragged the Federal Government to the ECOWAS Court of Justice over.. 2019 elections: HDP candidate drags FG to ECOWAS Court over alleged right breach Tribune Online

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56 h. ago NSDC Urges Farmers, Investors To Tap Into $2bn Nigerian Sugar Market

It emphasised that boosting local sugar production is both a strategic economic move and a profitable venture backed by strong government support. The post NSDC Urges Farmers, Investors To Tap Into $2bn Nigerian Sugar Market appeared first on Channels Television.

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59 h. ago NCDMB Urges Africa Oil Producers To Promote Manufacturing In Support Of SME Growth

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has challenged oil-producing countries in Africa to prioritise the manufacturing ecosystem as deliberate steps to create skills that will support the transformation of the oil and gas industry. By doing so, they would help local industries develop competencies that will, in turn expand their local content strategies. […]

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3 d. ago Osun 2026: ADC mulls collegiate system to pick guber candidate

Tribune Online Osun 2026: ADC mulls collegiate system to pick guber candidate THERE are indications that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may adopt a collegiate arrangement to pick its candidate for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. Sources within the state chapter of the party informed the Nigerian Tribune that it premised on the plan on the need to have a seamless process in producing a […] Osun 2026: ADC mulls collegiate system to pick guber candidate Tribune Online

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7 d. ago 2027: Jonathan Offers Obi Ministerial Slot To Drop Presidential Ambition, Says Kachikwu

Former presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu has claimed that former President Goodluck Jonathan offered ex-Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, a slot of Coordinating Minister of the Economy, if he withdraws from the 2027 race to support him. Kachikwu made the claim at a press conference in Abuja on Friday. […]

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7 d. ago UNICEF calls for urgent investment in breastfeeding support systems

Tribune Online UNICEF calls for urgent investment in breastfeeding support systems The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for urgent and sustained investment in breastfeeding-friendly policies, decrying stagnating breastfeeding rates and declining early initiation practices in Nigeria. UNICEF calls for urgent investment in breastfeeding support systems Tribune Online

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7 d. ago FG solicits urgent support to prevent humanitarian catastrophe

Tribune Online FG solicits urgent support to prevent humanitarian catastrophe He also called for strengthened collaboration and partnerships between governments, humanitarian organisations, and local communities to address the root causes of food insecurity and malnutrition, as well as... FG solicits urgent support to prevent humanitarian catastrophe Tribune Online

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1 week ago Southeast will produce Nigeria’s President someday but not in 2027 – Umahi

By Seyi Babalola   The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has declared that the South-East will produce Nigeria’s President someday but not in the 2027 elections. Umahi said this in a statement, urging people in the zone to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. He was claimed to be replying to an online article titled […] The post Southeast will produce Nigeria’s President someday but not in 2027 – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Banditary: FG urged to establish support centers for women in conflict

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto A non profit organization working on gender equality and peacebuilding, Gender Educator Initiative (GEI) has urged the Federal Government to provide trauma counseling center, free shelter, and legal aid for women affected by banditry attacks. This was contained in a statement released and signed by its Founder and Executive Lead, Shafa’atu […] The post Banditary: FG urged to establish support centers for women in conflict-affected states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago World Breastfeeding Week: WHO, UNICEF urge global investment support

By Doris Obinna As the world observes the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have called on governments to prioritise investment in health systems that support breastfeeding mothers. World Breastfeeding Week, commemorated every year from August 1 to 7, highlights that breastfeeding is one of […] The post World Breastfeeding Week: WHO, UNICEF urge global investment support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra Bye election: Allow Justice Azuka to rest in peace, APGA urges supporters of ADC candidate

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The National Coordinator, All Progressives Grand Alliance,  (APGA) Media Warriors Forum, Evangelist Chinedu Obigwe has urged the supporters of African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Onitsha North I State Constituency bye election to stop playing politics with death of Hon. Justice Azuka. Azuka, LP member representing Onitsha North I Constituency was kidnapped in […] The post Anambra Bye election: Allow Justice Azuka to rest in peace, APGA urges supporters of ADC candidate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Breastfeeding: UNICEF urges Borno to create support system for mothers

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has Borno State to create sustainable support system for nursing mothers to ensure exclusive and successful breastfeeding. UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Mr Francis Butichi made the call yesterday in Maiduguri in an address at the flag off of the World Breastfeeding Week. He […] The post Breastfeeding: UNICEF urges Borno to create support system for mothers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Governor Aiyedatiwa Rallies APC Behind Tinubu’s 2027 Second Term Bid

Ondo state Governor Aiyedatiwa and All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders have endorsed President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The endorsement was made on Friday, during a meeting of the APC Leaders Caucus held at the Government House in Akure. Speaking at the gathering, Governor Aiyedatiwa called for unity within the party, urging all support groups to […] The post Governor Aiyedatiwa Rallies APC Behind Tinubu’s 2027 Second Term Bid appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 2027: Peter Obi won’t be denied eligibility to seek our presidential ticket — ADC

Tribune Online 2027: Peter Obi won’t be denied eligibility to seek our presidential ticket — ADC •He enjoys our blessings to remain in LP   •Says same privilege extended to El-Rufai The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied insinuations that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, would not be eligible to seek its ticket in the 2027 general election. Interim National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, […] 2027: Peter Obi won’t be denied eligibility to seek our presidential ticket — ADC Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “Atiku Should Step Aside For Obi To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Obidients Beg Coalition Group

Pro-Peter Obi support group, also known as Obidients Movement, has urged former vice presiden, Atiku Abubakar to shelve his presidential ambition and support ex- Anambra State governor. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the appeal was made on Saturday, following the group’s mega rally held in celebration of Mr Obi’s 64th birthday, in Umahia, Abia State. Addressing […] The post “Atiku Should Step Aside For Obi To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Obidients Beg Coalition Group appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago ADC: Coalition Members Out To Rescue Themselves Not Nigerians – Kachikwu

Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has described the coalition movement which adopted his party as a gang of politicians seeking to rescue themselves from the harsh economic realities which they created for the nation. He added that behind the coalition cannot survive outside of political office. Kachikwu also took […]

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4 w. ago Kachikwu: Coalition is political gang up to revive personal economies

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has fired a salvo at former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, over the recent formation of a coalition. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, yesterday, Kachikwu said Nigeria is not for a particular region. He said the Atiku-led coalition […] The post Kachikwu: Coalition is political gang up to revive personal economies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago 2027: Kachikwu challenges Atiku to declare support for southern presidency

Tribune Online 2027: Kachikwu challenges Atiku to declare support for southern presidency The presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 presidential election, Dumebi Kachikwu, has challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to publicly declare his support for a southern presidency for the next six years. 2027: Kachikwu challenges Atiku to declare support for southern presidency Tribune Online

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