27 m. ago Deputy senate president gifts Kano APC leaders 61 cars, 1,136 motorcycles

The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibril, on Sunday donated 61 cars and 1,136 motorcycles to the leadership of All Progressives Congress at the grassroots in Kano State. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the gesture aims to empower APC members and facilitate grassroots mobilisation for party activities. Jibril said during the presentation that Read More

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30 m. ago India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years

Tribune Online India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years The accused include schoolmates, relatives, and neighbors, with ages ranging from minors to men in their mid-40s. While charges are yet to be formally filed, all detained remain in custody, and none have publicly commented on the allegations. India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years Tribune Online

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1 hour ago German scholar advocates revival of Nigeria’s museums, monuments to generate foreign earnings

Richard Kuba, a German scholar and a professor of Archeology and Anthropology, has called on the federal government to revive read more German scholar advocates revival of Nigeria’s museums, monuments to generate foreign earnings

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2 h. ago Supreme Court okays AGF’s consent before garnishee proceedings against govt agencies

Tribune Online Supreme Court okays AGF’s consent before garnishee proceedings against govt agencies In a split decision of four-to-one, a majority decision of the apex court's five-member panel of Justices declined to examine the constitutionality or otherwise of the provision even though the dissenting decision declared Section 84 of the S&CPA unconstitutional. Supreme Court okays AGF’s consent before garnishee proceedings against govt agencies Tribune Online

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2 h. ago NAAT demands reversal of telecom tariff hike, payment of withheld salaries

The National Association of Academic Technologists has called on telecommunications companies to revert to old tariffs pending the conclusion of the committee set up by the Federal Government to review the increase. The union also expressed concern over the frequent dissolution of university governing councils and the removal of vice-chancellors without due process. In a Read More

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2 h. ago Stay away from LG secretariats to avoid clash, Adeleke tells chairmen, councillors

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed chairmen and councillors elected in the Saturday local government election not to resume yet at their various council areas. The governor said the admonition was given to prevent a clash with “those whom the police had aided to forcefully occupy the local government secretariats.” Adeleke, who spoke in Read More

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4 h. ago APC accuses Adeleke of defying court order, calls LG poll illegal

The All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State of violating his oath of office and the rule of law following the conduct of a local government election on Saturday, February 22, 2025. APC noted the LG election shouldn’t have been held despite a subsisting judgment of the Court of Appeal reinstating Read More

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5 h. ago Army destroys 18 illegal refineries, arrests 17 in Niger Delta

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army has said its operatives have destroyed 18 illegal refining sites, ten boats used for the illicit activity, and arrested 17 suspects in the Niger Delta region. The Army further said no fewer than 25,000 litres of stolen products were recovered during a raid of selected spots in Rivers, Bayelsa and Read More

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6 h. ago PDP celebrates Osun LG poll victory, praises Adeleke’s leadership

The Peoples Democratic Party has commended Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the people of the state for the successful conduct of the local government elections, describing the process as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. In a statement on Sunday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the party’s decisive win Read More

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7 h. ago PDP crisis deepens as Damagum ‘reinstates’ Orbih despite suspension

Tribune Online PDP crisis deepens as Damagum ‘reinstates’ Orbih despite suspension Tensions have erupted within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following accusations that the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, has unilaterally reinstated Chief Dan Orbih into the leadership fold, despite his suspension in July 2024 over alleged anti-party activities. Multiple sources within the NWC have expressed outrage over […] PDP crisis deepens as Damagum ‘reinstates’ Orbih despite suspension Tribune Online

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7 h. ago LG poll: Osun electoral agency presents certificates of return to PDP candidates

Chairmen and councillors elected in Saturday’s local government election in Osun State have been presented with their certificates of return. A statement signed by the Information Officer, Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Sadiat Isiaka, obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, said that the Commission’s chairman, Hashim Abioye, presented the council officials their certificates. OSSIEC had conducted Read More

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8 h. ago Contempt: Court Orders Arrest Of Anyebe For Parading Self As Kogi PDP Chair

A Kogi High Court sitting in Lokoja has ordered the arrest of state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enemona Anyebe, for contempt. Similarly, Justice Yahaya Adamu, of Court 5 Lokoja, in the suite brought before it between John Ojodale vs PDP and 1 other in suit no. HC/Okp/8/2024, ordered a fresh election within […]

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8 h. ago Bayelsa: Diri, APC pact’ll produce APC gov in 2027 – Eradiri

Says Diri, FG partnership yielding positive results in Bayelsa From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A former governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Bayelsa State, Engr Udengs Eradiri, has disclosed that there is a political pact between the state governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) that would ensure the latter assumes […] The post Bayelsa: Diri, APC pact’ll produce APC gov in 2027 – Eradiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago June 12: Nigerians need to appreciate Babangida’s gesture — Fani

Tribune Online June 12: Nigerians need to appreciate Babangida’s gesture — Fani-Kayode Former Minister of Aviation and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode, has commended former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, for taking responsibility for the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election won by MKO Abiola, saying Nigerians ‘need to appreciate him for this gesture.’ Fani-Kayode, in a statement on his personal […] June 12: Nigerians need to appreciate Babangida’s gesture — Fani-Kayode Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Onitsha businessman threatens suicide over demolition of N700m property

Tribune Online Onitsha businessman threatens suicide over demolition of N700m property A businessman, Mr. Uzoeto Sabest, has threatened to commit suicide over the demolition of his property, worth seven hundred million naira, by the Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Mr. Sabest, who made his intention known while speaking to journalists at the demolition site in Onitsha on Saturday, accused the council chairman, Chief […] Onitsha businessman threatens suicide over demolition of N700m property Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Benue APC chairman lauds state assembly’s stance on judiciary integrity

Tribune Online Benue APC chairman lauds state assembly’s stance on judiciary integrity Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Benjamin Omale, has lauded the state assembly for its stance on judicial integrity. In a statement issued on Sunday in Makurdi, a copy of which was made available to newsmen, Omale said that the resolution of the state assembly to remove the state […] Benue APC chairman lauds state assembly’s stance on judiciary integrity Tribune Online

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11 h. ago “Believe IBB’s Book And Follow Him To Damnation” – Abacha’s Grandson Fires Back

Raees Abacha, grandson of late Nigerian military Head of State, Sani Abacha, has launched a scathing attack on General Ibrahim Babangida, IBB, over claims made in his memoir, “Journey In Service”. He accused Babangida of treachery, saying his grandfather had protected Babangida’s life and reputation on multiple occasions. Babangida’s book has sparked intense debate about […] The post “Believe IBB’s Book And Follow Him To Damnation” – Abacha’s Grandson Fires Back appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Badenoch slams UK PM for cutting defence funding amid global threats

The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch, has condemned the British government’s decision to cancel the planned increase in defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, calling it “indefensible” amid rising global threats. In a letter dated February 22, 2025, Badenoch accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to act decisively on Read More

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12 h. ago Osun LG polls: Endorsement of good governance — PDP govs hail party’s victory

Tribune Online Osun LG polls: Endorsement of good governance — PDP govs hail party’s victory The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has hailed the outcome of the Osun State local government elections held on Saturday, in which the PDP won all contested seats. The forum described the landslide victory as a resounding endorsement of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s leadership and developmental strides across the state. In a statement issued on […] Osun LG polls: Endorsement of good governance — PDP govs hail party’s victory Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Soludo urges tighter border control to stop fake drug imports

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has called on the Federal Government to take urgent action to curb the influx of counterfeit drugs into the country. He stressed the need for stricter control of the supply chain to prevent dangerous products from reaching local markets. His appeal follows alarming discoveries in Onitsha’s markets, particularly the Read More

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