6 h. ago Coalition: Our focus is on opposition political groups, not political parties, says El

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasiru el Rufai, Monday, offered insights into the ongoing conversation among political groups and interests opposed to the present administration of power in Nigeria. In a chat with the media in Kano, Rufai explained that the present conversation is intended to bring together opposition political groups, […] The post Coalition: Our focus is on opposition political groups, not political parties, says El-Rufai appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago My Political Loyalty To Nigeria, Not Individuals Or Parties, Says El

Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has declared that his political decisions have always been driven by loyalty to Nigeria rather than personal interests, individuals, or political parties. Speaking during a visit to Kano, where he met the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), El-Rufai explained […]

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18 h. ago Political Scientists Seek Funding Of Political Parties By FG

Political scientists in the country yesterday asked the federal government to fund political parties in order to make them effective and accountable. They posited that the roles of political parties are so critical to the survival of democracy and its growth, adding that money bags should not be allowed to hijack them. The president of […]

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21 h. ago 2027: Yoruba Youths Urge Kwankwaso To Ignore Coalition Call To Unseat Tinubu

The Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association (YYSA) has implored former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to ignore calls by some political leaders seeking a coalition of parties to join them in their struggle to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu and prevent him from getting a second term in office. The association’s national president, Hammer Olalekan, […]

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29 h. ago Presidency to opposition parties: Don’t blame Tinubu for your incompetence

Presidency has chided opposition parties over their inability to strengthen internal mechanisms, urging it not to blame President Bola Tinubu read more Presidency to opposition parties: Don’t blame Tinubu for your incompetence

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3 d. ago Supreme Court rulings on party leadership: What PDP, LP, others should do, by Sagay, Ozekhome, others

By Vincent Kalu and Lukman Olabiyi In the last few weeks, there has been confusion among some political parties following the Supreme Court rulings stating that the courts were bereft of the jurisdiction to dabble into domestic affairs of political parties. Since the ruling, the two main opposition parties in Nigeria – the People’s Democratic […] The post Supreme Court rulings on party leadership: What PDP, LP, others should do, by Sagay, Ozekhome, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Adebayo Calls For Increased Vigilance Amongst Citizens

Prince Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has called on citizens to stay vigilant and actively participate in the country‘s political process. In a press briefing with newsmen yesterday in Abuja, Adebayo said that the current situation should drive the country’s politics and urged Nigerians not to rely solely […]

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1 week ago “Tribal Favoritism Won’t Help Your Govt” – Shehu Sani Warns Tinubu

Former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has warned President Bola Tinubu to avoid tribal favouritism in his administration. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Sani claim is coming, amid heavy criticism facing Tinubu’s government, particularly by northern politicians, who believe that his appointments are largely made in favour of his home region, the southwest. Speaking during […] The post “Tribal Favoritism Won’t Help Your Govt” – Shehu Sani Warns Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Blue Ocean GMD Advocates Increased Women’s Participation In Politics

Group managing director/CEO of Blue Ocean Nigeria Limited, Dr Damilola Ade has urged Nigerian lawmakers to ensure greater involvement of women in politics during the National Assembly’s upcoming constitutional amendment. Dr Ade made this statement yesterday while receiving the Icon of Peace and Nation Building award from the “Nigerian Women of Integrity Par Excellence,” which […]

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1 week ago Tinubu’s Actions On Rivers Threat To Democracy, Rule Of Law – CUPP

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has raised the alarm over what it described as President Bola Tinubu’s “undemocratic actions” in Rivers State, warning that they posed a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy and constitutional order. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, CUPP’s National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, condemned the President’s imposition […]

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago Alia warns against unscheduled visits to Benue, IDP camps amid Easter period

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has issued a stern warning against unscheduled visits to the state, particularly those likely to spark political gatherings, as the Easter period approaches. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Alia emphasized that he is not expecting any high-profile visitors, stating, […] The post Alia warns against unscheduled visits to Benue, IDP camps amid Easter period appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago One verdict, two victories: Politicians twist S’Court rulings

The pronouncements of the Supreme Court are meant to be final, binding, and above political manipulation. However, the rising trend of post-judgment spin, where parties declare victories irrespective of the actual content of the ruling, is gradually turning the apex court into a political football — kicked around for convenience, Olufemi Adediran writes. In a Read More

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2 w. ago Why it’s dangerous to hold all elections in one day – Festus Okoye, former INEC national commissioner

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Following the recent Supreme Court ruling on leadership tussles in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), where it ruled principally that such issues are not justiciable by courts, a constitutional lawyer and former National Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Festus Okoye, has asked all political parties in […] The post Why it’s dangerous to hold all elections in one day – Festus Okoye, former INEC national commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Your foreign trips costly quest with little returns, CUPP tells Tinubu

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop his incessant foreign trips and focus on fixing domestic realities that would revitalise Nigeria’s struggling economy, which has been repelling investors. CUPP, in a statement by its National Secretary, Peter Ameh, lamented that since assumption of […] The post Your foreign trips costly quest with little returns, CUPP tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Stop foreign trips, focus on fixing domestic issues, CUPP urges Tinubu

By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to end his frequent foreign trips, advising the president to tackle local issues driving investors away from Nigeria’s struggling economy. CUPP’s National Secretary, Peter Ameh, shared this in a statement to the media in Abuja. The group said Tinubu’s […] The post Stop foreign trips, focus on fixing domestic issues, CUPP urges Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Anambra CP hails officers for peaceful governorship primaries

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has hailed the police officers, especially those deployed for the just-concluded political parties’ governorship primary elections on Saturday. Orutugu commended the officers in a press statement issued by the spokesman for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga, on Sunday. He reminded the officers that there was still much work Read More

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