30 m. ago Rivers: Court Fixes May 26 To Hear Suit Challenging Fubara, Lawmakers’ Suspension

The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has adjourned to May 26, 2025, hearing on the suit filed by former member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Farah Dagogo, challenging the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Professor Ngozi Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly by President Bola […]

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82 m. ago Court cautions parties, adjourns suit challenging suspension of Rivers governor, legislature

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has adjourned a constitutional suit challenging the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Professor Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to Monday, May 26. The suit, filed by former federal lawmaker and 2023 Rivers […] The post Court cautions parties, adjourns suit challenging suspension of Rivers governor, legislature appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Don’t tarnish image of Bauchi, Nigeria in Saudi Arabia, Bala tells pilgrims

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has urged the 2,520 intending pilgrims from Bauchi State and the entire pilgrims from Nigeria read more Don’t tarnish image of Bauchi, Nigeria in Saudi Arabia, Bala tells pilgrims

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8 h. ago Trump to visit UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia to strengthen regional alliances

Tribune Online Trump to visit UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia to strengthen regional alliances Three energy-rich Gulf Arab nations are racing to turn their influence over Donald Trump into tangible gains Trump to visit UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia to strengthen regional alliances Tribune Online

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47 h. ago “Be Responsible, Don’t Spoil Nigeria’s Image In Saudi Arabia” — Shettima Begs Pilgrims

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has urged intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj to be of good conduct, and protect good image of the country in Saudi Arabia. VP Shettima on Friday, gave the the advice during the inauguration of the first batch of pilgrims at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo. He […] The post “Be Responsible, Don’t Spoil Nigeria’s Image In Saudi Arabia” — Shettima Begs Pilgrims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago CISLAC urges FG to copy UAE, Saudi Arabia model of transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin A group, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has urged the federal government to emulate the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Saudi Arabia that have transited from fossil fuel to cleaner energy if the country must address the issues of climate change. The Executive Director, CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim made the […] The post CISLAC urges FG to copy UAE, Saudi Arabia model of transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Hajj 2025: First batch of 420 Kebbi pilgrims departs to Saudi Arabia

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The first batch of 420 pilgrims from Kebbi State to this year’s Hajj departed the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, with a direct flight to Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims were onboard Flynas Airline, Airbus A380-900 series, and all the pilgrims were in possession of their Basic Travel […] The post Hajj 2025: First batch of 420 Kebbi pilgrims departs to Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Edo DG debunks allegation of being secret cult member, threatens legal action

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, yesterday, denied being member of any secret cult. Reacting to a viral video, Idahosa in a statement, said one Emmanuel Agbogun falsely accused him of being a member of a secret cult, adding that the “accusations are spurious, defamatory, malicious, unfounded, and grossly […] The post Edo DG debunks allegation of being secret cult member, threatens legal action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago 2025 Hajj: Federal Gov’t Flags Off Inaugural Airlift Of Pilgrims In Imo

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Friday, flagged off the Federal Government’s inaugural airlift of pilgrims from Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj, with a charge to intending pilgrims to ensure their conduct throughout their stay in the holy land reflects the values Nigeria hold dear. The grand ceremony […]

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3 d. ago Kebbi Pilgrims Agency ready to kick off airlifting of 3,800 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia today — Enabo

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin The Executive Chairman of Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruk Yaro-Enabo, has disclosed that the agency have done everything to ensure the airlifting of 3,800l today Friday for 2025 Hajj exercise with 100 percentages basic requirements for it’s pilgrims ready. Enabo who stated this while he received the newly-elected state officials […] The post Kebbi Pilgrims Agency ready to kick off airlifting of 3,800 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia today — Enabo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Media Summit: Ewhrudjakpo Urges Journalists On Investigative Reporting, Innovation

Journalists in Bayelsa State and across Nigeria have been urged to return to the core of investigative journalism, just as it was during the days of Ray Ekpu and Dele Giwa. The call was made by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, during the inaugural Bayelsa Media Summit held at the D.S.P. […]

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4 d. ago We’ll Airlift Oyo Hajj Pilgrims From Ibadan Airport From 2026 — Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has declared that intending pilgrims performing the 2026 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the state will be airlifted directly from the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan, the state capital. Governor Makinde who stated this during the farewell ceremony for the Oyo State Hajj 2025 intending […]

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5 d. ago 2025 Hajj: Sokoto Begins Airlift Of Intending Pilgrims May 9

The Chairman of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Aliyu Musa, has confirmed that all preparations have been finalised for the commencement of the 2025 Hajj airlift to Saudi Arabia, scheduled to begin on May 9. Addressing journalists at the agency’s headquarters, Musa stated that over 60 percent of necessary visas had already been secured […]

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5 d. ago 2025: Yobe Pilgrims Commission Announces First Hajj Flight For May 16

The executive chairman of the Yobe State Pilgrims Commission, Alhaji Mai Aliyu Usman, has announced May 16, 2025, as the fixed date for the first flight of Yobe pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This announcement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting with fare collectors from the state’s 17 local government areas. […]

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6 d. ago Taraba Deputy Gov Shielded From Public After 4 Months Medical Trip

The deputy governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Aminu Alkari, has been shielded from both the press and the public after returning from his four-month trip to Egypt to seek medical treatment. The deputy governor reportedly left Jalingo, Taraba State capital, on the 11th November 2024 for medications after he suffered from a partial stroke. LEADERSHIP […]

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6 d. ago Saudi Arabia Announces Stiff Penalties For Illegal Hajj Exercise

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced strict penalties for individuals who violate regulations requiring a permit to perform Hajj in the holy land, as well as those who facilitate such violations. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the penalties will take effect from Dhu al-Qi’dah 1 to the end of Dhu al-Hijjah 14, […]

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7 d. ago Former Plateau deputy governor, Unijos VC, Tyoden, dies at 74

Sonni Gwanle Tyoden, a professor and former Deputy Governor of Plateau State from 2015 to 2023 under Simon Bako Lalong read more Former Plateau deputy governor, Unijos VC, Tyoden, dies at 74

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9 d. ago Gov Aliyu, three former governors attend wedding of PDP chieftain’s daughter in Sokoto

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, represented by his deputy Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, joined three former governors and other dignitaries to witness the wedding Fatiha of Hawa’u Dingyadi, daughter of Malam Yusuf Dingyadi, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the PDP National Chairman. The ceremony, which drew a […] The post Gov Aliyu, three former governors attend wedding of PDP chieftain’s daughter in Sokoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Group Dismisses Rumoured Rift Between Gov Bago, Deputy, Says Report Politically

A prominent Northern youth group has debunked rumours suggesting a rift between the governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and his deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba. The group described the allegations as baseless, politically-motivated, and a calculated attempt to discredit the governor’s rising popularity and sterling performance. In a press statement issued in Kaduna and […]

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1 week ago NLC urges Tinubu to restore democratic order in Rivers State

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers State has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently reinstate democratic governance by restoring the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. State NLC Chairman Alex Agwanwor made the appeal on Thursday, May 1, during the […] The post NLC urges Tinubu to restore democratic order in Rivers State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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