1 hour ago Zero Waste Day: Senate Backs Moves To Engage 30m Youths By 5GEE Ecocitizen Campaign

In celebration of the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, Nigeria is set to showcase the 5GEE Ecocitizen campaign aimed at engaging over 30 million youths across more than 8,000 electoral wards in the country. The initiative, which enjoys the support of the Senate, seeks to mobilise more than 10 million community Eco-citizen Marshalls and […]

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2 h. ago Diri appoints gospel musician Asu Ekiye as Ijaw language ambassador

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has appointed popular gospel musician Asu Ekiye as an Ambassador of the Ijaw language. Diri made this known in a Facebook post on Monday after attending the launch of Ekiye’s concert and the launch of his new album, “Ebikamo Experience”, in Yenagoa on Sunday. […] The post Diri appoints gospel musician Asu Ekiye as Ijaw language ambassador appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 2027: Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna central senatorial seat

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has announced his intention to contest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions Read More

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2 h. ago Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has tasked Nigerians to stand against what he described as ‘violation of the country’s constitution’ by President Bola Tinubu, over declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State. Speaking over the weekend in a virtual meeting with some Nigerians in diaspora, co-hosted by popular columnist, Farooq Kperogi, Falana acknowledged that […] The post Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 2027: Shehu Sani Declares Interest In Kaduna Senatorial Seat

The senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has declared interest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. He said, “Any politician who is going to contest election will be dependent on political equation […]

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3 h. ago Why Tijani’s appointment was confirmed despite abusing senators – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained why the Senate confirmed Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite his controversial past, which included calling Nigerian lawmakers “morons.” Akpabio revealed that Tijani’s screening in the Senate was rocky due to this remark, but ultimately, the lawmakers were swayed by their trust Read More

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7 h. ago Bamidele Calls For Strategic Investments In Education To Produce Billionaires

The leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has called on governments at all levels, corporate organiaations and philanthropists to invest more strategically in education to produce global billionaires and brands. Bamidele, currently representing Ekiti Central, highlighted how developed and emerging nations in Asia, Europe and North America leveraged education as a veritable tool of […]

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9 h. ago Why Bosun Tijani’s appointment was confirmed despite calling senators morons – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained why the Senate confirmed Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite his controversial past, which included calling Nigerian lawmakers “morons.” Akpabio revealed that Tijani’s screening in the Senate was rocky due to this remark, but ultimately, the lawmakers were swayed by their trust Read More

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10 h. ago Parliamentary govt: Reps propose election of President from Senate

• House to produce PM From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives is proposing that the President should be elected from the Senate and the Prime Minister from the House, if the bills to return the country to parliamentary system of government are passed into law. The proposals also include the appointment of ministers […] The post Parliamentary govt: Reps propose election of President from Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Lawmaker Recall Exercise Costlier Than Constituency Election — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), at the weekend, said it was more expensive to conduct an exercise to recall an elected lawmaker than conducting a constituency election. The electoral umpire currently has a petition seeking the recall of the the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged gross misconduct. The Special Adviser to […]

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13 h. ago Rivers: Tinubu Breached Constitution, Nigerians Must Stop Him — Falana

Legal luminary, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged Nigerians to rise against the violation of the country’s constitution by President Bola Tinubu, following his recent suspension of the democratic structures in Rivers State with the imposition of a state of emergency earlier this month.   Citing an escalating political crisis in the oil-rich state, President Tinubu […]

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13 h. ago Media expert writes reps member, alleges extortion of N250,000 by Customs operatives

Tribune Online Media expert writes reps member, alleges extortion of N250,000 by Customs operatives A media expert and consultant, Alhaji Dauda Lawal has raised the alarm over alleged persistent harassment and extortion of travellers by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) in Ekiti State. Lawal in a petition addressed to the member House of Representatives, Akintunde Rotimi, representing Ekiti North 1 (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency and a copy obtained […] Media expert writes reps member, alleges extortion of N250,000 by Customs operatives Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Achimugu: 20 Lawyers, Activists Drag EFCC To Court For Declaring Businesswoman Wanted, Invasion Of Home

20 constitutional lawyers and activists led by Barr. Okere Kingdom, on behalf of a consortium of human rights/constitutional lawyers, have vowed to commence multiple legal actions in Court to quash the allegations of criminal conspiracy, money laundering against foremost businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had few days […]

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14 h. ago I’m not ‘joking’ about third presidential term — Donald Trump

Tribune Online I’m not ‘joking’ about third presidential term — Donald Trump US President, Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was not “joking” about seeking a third presidential term, despite constitutional limits. However, he added that it was too soon to consider taking such action. Trump, who began his second, non-consecutive term on January 20, has previously hinted at the possibility of a third term. In […] I’m not ‘joking’ about third presidential term — Donald Trump Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Gov Okpebholo receives Muslim leaders in Benin, assures peaceful coexistence

Tribune Online Gov Okpebholo receives Muslim leaders in Benin, assures peaceful coexistence Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Sunday assured Muslims in the state that his administration will continue to promote policies and programmes that foster peace and unity among people of all faiths. Gov Okpebholo receives Muslim leaders in Benin, assures peaceful coexistence Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Uromi Killing: Okpebholo Sacks Security Corps Boss, Suspends Vigilante Groups

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has relieved the Commander of the State Security Corps, CP. Friday Ibadin (Rtd.) of his job. The Governor also ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under whatever guise in the State. A statement on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, […]

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17 h. ago Mother’s Day: Nigerian Mothers Are Unsung Heroes — Remi Tinubu

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu has hailed Nigerian mothers as the backbone of families and silent builders of the nation, praising their sacrifices and unwavering commitment to raising future generations. In a special Mother’s Day message issued on Sunday, the First Lady described mothers as “unsung heroes” whose roles often go unrecognised but […]

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18 h. ago Arrest killers of Edo travellers, Reps spokesman tells security agencies

Tribune Online Arrest killers of Edo travellers, Reps spokesman tells security agencies The spokesman for the House of Representatives and lawmaker representing Ekiti North I (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency, Akintunde Rotimi, has condemned the lynching of a group of travellers by youths along the Uromi-Obajana Road in Edo State. Arrest killers of Edo travellers, Reps spokesman tells security agencies Tribune Online

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18 h. ago 2Baba’s new love, Natasha Osawaru, adds ‘Idibia’ to her name on Instagram

Tribune Online 2Baba’s new love, Natasha Osawaru, adds ‘Idibia’ to her name on Instagram Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, has updated her Instagram bio to include the last name of her fiancé, music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba. A check by Tribune Online on Sunday confirmed that her bio now reads, “Honourable Natasha IDIBIA.” In February, the singer’s proposal to Natasha went viral, confirming his separation from […] 2Baba’s new love, Natasha Osawaru, adds ‘Idibia’ to her name on Instagram Tribune Online

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18 h. ago FG will refund Ekiti money expended on federal road — Akpabio

Tribune Online FG will refund Ekiti money expended on federal road — Akpabio The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has pledged to engage with the administration of President Bola Tinubu to secure a refund for the funds expended by the Ekiti State Government on the construction of federal roads in the state. FG will refund Ekiti money expended on federal road — Akpabio Tribune Online

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