77 m. ago Kawu, three others suspension by NNPP inconsequential — Factional chairman

The factional Chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party in Kano State, Senator Mas’ud El-Jibril Doguwa, has described the suspension of the Senator representing Kano South, Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, and three members of the House of Representatives as inconsequential and of no effect. Recall that the state NNPP Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, accused Sumaila and the Read More

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3 h. ago Why Nigeria joined Organisation of Islamic Countries during my regime – Babangida

Ibrahim Babangida, former military president has revealed that Nigeria’s involvement with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) during his administration read more Why Nigeria joined Organisation of Islamic Countries during my regime – Babangida

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4 h. ago Braithwaite family slams Obasanjo over comments on late father

The family of the late Dr Tunji Braithwaite has strongly condemned former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent comments about their father, calling them an offensive and failed attempt to tarnish his towering legacy. At the book launch of former military ruler General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida on February 20, 2025, Obasanjo referred to Braithwaite as “such a Read More

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4 h. ago Babangida: Ghost of June 12 still haunting some people – Atedo Peterside

Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank and Anap Foundation, has said the ghost of the annulled June 12, 1993, read more Babangida: Ghost of June 12 still haunting some people – Atedo Peterside

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4 h. ago Kano Lawmakers Reject NNPP Suspension, Accuses Kwankwaso Of Dictatorship

Susupended federal lawmakers elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have publicly rejected their suspension by the party’s leadership in Kano State. In a joint statement issued shortly after the announcement of their suspension by the NNPP state chairman, the suspended lawmakers, including Senator Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, Hon. Aliyu Sani […]

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6 h. ago Braithwaite’s Family Faults Obasanjo’s Comment On Patriarch At IBB’s Book Launch

The family of the late legal luminary, Dr Tunji Braithwaite has faulted recent comments by former President Olusegun Obasanjo against their father at the book launch of former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), describing it as, “offensive” and “a failed attempt to tarnish his towering legacy.” The family maintained that the former president could […]

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6 h. ago Amaewhule, 26 others no longer lawmakers, Rivers Reps caucus insists

Rivers State caucus in the House of Representatives have insisted that Martin Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike have lost their seats because of their defection from the Peoples’ Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. This is as the federal lawmakers said Amaewhule and Read More

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6 h. ago Avoid Trouble, Stay Away From LG Secretariats – Gov Adeleke Tells Chairmen, Councillors In Osun

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged newly elected local government chairmen to stay away from local government council secretariats in order to avoid a political unrest in the state. The Governor also charged officials to work within the manifesto of the Peoples Democratic Party. Governor Adeleke led this out while administering the oath of […] The post Avoid Trouble, Stay Away From LG Secretariats – Gov Adeleke Tells Chairmen, Councillors In Osun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago We’ll prioritise welfare of our people – Aiyedatiwa speaks at inauguration

By John Ogunsemore Newly-inaugurated Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has promised to prioritise the welfare of his people as he commences his full term as 7th governor of the state. Aiyedatiwa said this after his inauguration at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, the state capital, on Monday. Aiyedatiwa took his oath […] The post We’ll prioritise welfare of our people – Aiyedatiwa speaks at inauguration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Defection: Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, Rep Rurum, others

Tribune Online Defection: Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, Rep Rurum, others Afraid of imminent decamping from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) to an opposition party, the Kano State chapter of NNPP suspended notable party members. Defection: Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, Rep Rurum, others Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues

Tribune Online Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon Leke Abejide, has reaffirmed the commitment of members of the National Assembly from Okunland to the realisation of the age-long agitation by the Yoruba-speaking people in Kogi State for the creation of Okun State. Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues Tribune Online

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8 h. ago June 12: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, APGA Chieftain urges Tinubu

Tribune Online June 12: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, APGA Chieftain urges Tinubu Chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to name the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after former chairman of the nation’s electoral umpire, Professor Humphrey Nwosu. Chief Okorie made the call in a statement he issued to newsmen in Abuja on Monday. Professor […] June 12: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, APGA Chieftain urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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8 h. ago You Have Lost Your Seats In Rivers Assembly, NASS Caucus Tells Pro

The Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly has reminded the Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule and 26 other members of the State House of Assembly that they have lost their seats after defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday, leader of the […]

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9 h. ago ‘Leave Atalanta Now Before They Push You Out,’ Peterside Tells Lookman

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and now television pundit Idah Peterside has urged his compatriot, Ademola Lookman, to leave the Italian club Atalanta immediately or as soon as possible before they force him out. Peterside made this suggestion after Lookman delivered a stellar performance, winning the ‘Man of the Match’ award with two goals and an […]

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9 h. ago Oyo APC Chides Makinde Over Comments On Osun Political Crisis

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has cautioned Governor Seyi Makinde against dabbling into the Osun State political crisis. The party’s publicity secretary, Olawale Sadare, in a statement in Ibadan on Monday, asked Makinde to desist from embarking on further actions capable of inciting the people of Osun against one another. Governor Makinde […]

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9 h. ago Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant

Tribune Online Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has been asked to declare the Delta North Senatorial seat vacant, following the defection of Senator Ned Nwoko from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant Tribune Online

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11 h. ago IBB: ‘Deceit May Become The New Normal’ – Atedo Peterside Warns

Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, has expressed concerns that the Nigerian elite may soon normalise deceit. Peterside made this statement on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics programme while reacting to Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s (IBB) autobiography, ‘A Journey In Service’. In the book, Babangida revealed that he was unaware of the […] The post IBB: ‘Deceit May Become The New Normal’ – Atedo Peterside Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu

Tribune Online North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu An alarm has been raised that the Northern part of Nigeria is at war against itself and gradually disintegrating, needing urgent attention to salvage it from total collapse. North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu Tribune Online

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15 h. ago PDP: Damagum Decries Internal Wranglings, Govs Welcome Osun LG Polls

The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iliya Damagum, has warned against internal and external interference in the party’s affairs. He said the party’s leadership is capable of steering the party toward a brighter future. Damagum described the situation as a sign of the PDP’s rebirth, signaling a renewed commitment to its foundational […]

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17 h. ago Tragic Bus Fire In Jigawa Claims Four Lives, Leaves Ten Injured

A fire that broke out in a Hummer bus in Jigawa State on February 22, 2025, resulted in four people being burned beyond recognition and ten others sustaining injuries. The incident took place around 4:00 pm, close to the Government Girls Unity Secondary School in Gwaram. In a statement on Sunday, SP Lawan Adam, the […] The post Tragic Bus Fire In Jigawa Claims Four Lives, Leaves Ten Injured appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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