2 h. ago Obidient movement condemns NURTW chairman’s threat, demands arrest over election remarks

The Obidient Movement has raised concerns over a viral video showing Adekunle Mustapha, popularly known as Sego, the Lagos State read more Obidient movement condemns NURTW chairman’s threat, demands arrest over election remarks

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7 h. ago State congress: C’River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Venatius Ikem has decried the conflicting correspondences from the party headquarters following the state congress of the party. The state chairman who decried the development said such an action aims to mislead members and weaken the unity of the party. “We […] The post State congress: C’River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago State congress: Cross River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Venatius Ikem has decried the conflicting correspondences from the party headquarters following the state congress of the party. The state chairman who decried the development said such an action aims to mislead members and weaken the unity of the party. “We […] The post State congress: Cross River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago INEC Chairman Selection Should Be Democratic – Amnesty Int’l

Amnesty International has called for democratic reforms in the process of selecting the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other key judicial appointments in Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference in Lokoja, Comrade Sunday Jatto, the Kogi State Director of Amnesty International, suggested that human rights organizations and the Nigerian Bar Association […]

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30 h. ago Delays In Electoral Legal Framework May Affect 2027 Elections – INEC

  The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on amending the nation’s electoral legal framework. The commission warned that delays could cause setbacks in its preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this appeal on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Abuja while […] The post Delays In Electoral Legal Framework May Affect 2027 Elections – INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago 2027: Act Fast On Electoral Reform Proposal, INEC Tells National Assembly

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has appealed to the National Assembly for an expeditious consideration of the electoral reform proposal, ahead of the 2027 general election. The chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made the appeal during a meeting with the European Union (EU) Election Observation Follow-up Mission to Nigeria at the commission’s headquarters […]

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53 h. ago Election reform: INEC blames national assembly for delay in EU recommendations

Warns that uncertainty over legal framework for elections can unsettle it From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has attributed the delay in the implementation of the recommendations of the European Union Election Observation Mission for the 2023 general elections to the National Assembly’s failure to review electoral laws. Chairman of the […] The post Election reform: INEC blames national assembly for delay in EU recommendations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Cross River govt drums up support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Government has urged Nigerians, particularly Cross Riverians, to support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Bassey Otu’s initiatives. State Commissioner for Information Dr Erasmus Ekpang made the call during the 65th Independence Anniversary celebration in Calabar. Ekpang said the anniversary theme, “Nigeria@65: all hands on […] The post Cross River govt drums up support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reps Committee Lauds Firm’s Safety Standards At Calabar Power Plant

The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has commended the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) for upholding high safety standards at the Calabar Power Plant in Odukpani, Cross River State. On Monday, the Committee gave the commendation after an on-the-spot assessment of the 565MW facility, noting significant improvements since its last […]

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3 d. ago Niger: 3 Kidnappers Killed As Bandits Abduct Electoral Commission Member, Ex

Bandits have abducted a commissioner of Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), Ahmed Mohammed, former chairman of the State Universal Education Board (NSUBEB). Alhaji Bawa Niworo and scores of passengers. It was learnt that fleeing bandits from Kwara State stopped vehicles on the Mokwa-New Bussa Road in the state’s Ibbi Mashegu local government area. LEADERSHIP […]

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4 d. ago Cross River Governor Vows To Boost Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections

  Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has pledged to fully support the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Governor’s message was delivered on Tuesday, by his aide, Dr. Michael Abuo. Dr. Abuo serves as the State Co-ordinator for the African Union Development Agency/New Partnership […] The post Cross River Governor Vows To Boost Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Your leadership lit a path that guides us today – Otu extols ex

Bassey Otu, Cross River State governor, has felicitated former Governor Donald Duke on the occasion of his 64th birthday, describing read more Your leadership lit a path that guides us today – Otu extols ex-Gov Duke at 64

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4 d. ago With the new Tax Laws, President Tinubu has fulfilled his election promise –FIRS chairman

Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) chairman, Dr Zacch Adedeji,in this interview spoke on his headship of the apex tax agency in the last two years.He also delved into the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu and the outlook of the economy from next year including expected gains of the reforms Two years after you took […] The post With the new Tax Laws, President Tinubu has fulfilled his election promise –FIRS chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Gov Otu pledges stronger support for Judiciary, declares open 2025/2026 legal year

Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the judiciary as the state read more Gov Otu pledges stronger support for Judiciary, declares open 2025/2026 legal year

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5 d. ago PDP disowns Cross River congress, says attendees ‘hallucinating’

Tribune Online PDP disowns Cross River congress, says attendees ‘hallucinating’ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disowned the state congress conducted in Cross River State last Saturday... PDP disowns Cross River congress, says attendees ‘hallucinating’ Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Cross River 2024 Budget performs 85 per cent, 2025 will be 90 per cent

Otu Otu Ita, the Special Adviser to Governor Basssey Otu on Budget Monitoring and Evaluation, has stated that the 2025 read more Cross River 2024 Budget performs 85 per cent, 2025 will be 90 per cent -SA Budget

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5 d. ago PDP’s Venatius Ikem pledges to bridge gaps at the national level

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Cross River State, Venatius Ikem, has pledged to bridge the gaps at the national level of the party and ensure party unity. He made this commitment at the State Secretariat of the party in Calabar after being sworn in for another term alongside […] The post PDP’s Venatius Ikem pledges to bridge gaps at the national level appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Cross River PDP Returns Venatius Ikem As Chairman, Elects Other Exco Members

The Cross River State chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Venatius Ikem, has been reelected for a second term of four years. Venatius Ikem was reelected alongside 38 other members of the State Executive Council of the party during the 2025 State Congress of the party, held on September 27, 2025, at the […]

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5 d. ago NiMet forecasts nationwide rainstorms, warns of flood risks in Benue, Taraba, Cross River

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected widespread rainstorms and thundery weather across the country from Monday through Wednesday, with read more NiMet forecasts nationwide rainstorms, warns of flood risks in Benue, Taraba, Cross River

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5 d. ago Nigeria @65: Jonathan, Osinbajo, Jega, Others To Demand Bold Electoral Reforms

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega will lead other stakeholders to launch a National Movement for Electoral Reforms in Abuja on October 1. Others who will assemble for the event are former Minister of Education Dr Oby Ezekwesili; legal […]

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