4 h. ago DEFECTIONS PDP’s Destruction, Threat To Democracy – Sule Lamido

A leading figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Sule Lamido, has warned that the destruction of the party represents a significant threat to democracy in Nigeria. Lamido cautioned that attempts to weaken the main opposition party and others in Nigeria resemble efforts to undermine the country’s fledgling democratic system. Lamido, a former Minister […]

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4 h. ago Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja A group of foreign investors has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling for urgent intervention in the alleged destruction of their investments of over $250 million in the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. The letter, dated April 23, 2025, was  signed by President of the investment group Dr. Olubokun-Basoru,  […] The post Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago SON recommits to public safety, destroys substandard products

By Merit Ibe The Standards Organisation of Nigeria  (SON) has  reaffirmed its  unwavering commitment to public safety, consumer protection and the promotion of fair-trade practices in Nigeria. Director General and Chief Executive, SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke  made the commitment yesterday, during the  destruction exercise of substandard products worth billions of naira at the organisation’s […] The post SON recommits to public safety, destroys substandard products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Defectors Joining APC To Escape EFCC’s Prosecution — Ex Minister

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has attributed the recent wave of defections into the ruling All Progressives Congress to the need for protection over alleged corruption cases. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview with Channels Television, Dalung said that only Nigerians can decide such if an elected officeholder should defect to a […] The post Defectors Joining APC To Escape EFCC’s Prosecution — Ex Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Oborevwori, Okowa’s Move To APC Unmatched In Nigeria’s Political History – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as an unprecedented shift in Nigeria’s political history. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima during the formal reception of the defectors and […] The post Oborevwori, Okowa’s Move To APC Unmatched In Nigeria’s Political History – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigeria’s stability depends on Tinubu completing eight years – Okowa

By John Ogunsemore Barely a week after defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ifeanyi Okowa said President Bola Tinubu must complete eight years in office for the sake of Nigeria’s stability. The former Delta governor stated this during an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday. Elected in 2023, Tinubu is eligible for another […] The post Nigeria’s stability depends on Tinubu completing eight years – Okowa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Taraba: Why I’m focused on providing dividends of democracy – Rep. Yakubu

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The member representing Bali/Gassol Federal constituency in Taraba State Honourable Ja’afaru Yakubu, has said that the negligence his constituents suffered in the past has prompted him to go extra mile to provide dividends of democracy to them. Yakubu who disclose this while interacting with journalists in Jalingo said that, government presence […] The post Taraba: Why I’m focused on providing dividends of democracy – Rep. Yakubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago ‘He Lacks Moral Right To Condemn Me’, Okowa Slams Saraki Over Defection Comment

Former Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has fired back at former Senate President Bukola Saraki over the latter’s comment criticising his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing Saraki as lacking the “moral right” to condemn his action. Okowa, who was the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate in […]

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17 h. ago SDP Won’t Allow New Members Settle Scores With APC, Tinubu – Adebayo

2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has warned that aggrieved politicians, who just defected to the party, will not be permitted to use the platform in seeking revenge against President Bola Tinubu or All Progressives Congress. Adebayo made this known on Monday, while speaking during an interview with News Central’s […] The post SDP Won’t Allow New Members Settle Scores With APC, Tinubu – Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Suffering Nigerians will decide 2027 elections, not defecting politicians, says LP Chieftain

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Chieftain and former presidential aspirant of the Labour Party (LP), Faduri Oluwadare Joseph popularly called Fadojoe, has said that the 2027 general elections will be decided by the masses who are going through socioeconomic hardship in the country, and not by politicians who are defecting to the ruling All Progressive […] The post Suffering Nigerians will decide 2027 elections, not defecting politicians, says LP Chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Ekiti Community Women Protest Against Alleged Destruction Of Farmlands

The women of Odo-Oro Ekiti in the Ikole local government of Ekiti State have peacefully protested against an agriculture firm’s alleged destruction of their farmlands. The protesting women took to the streets in their numbers and marched around the community early Monday morning to express their displeasure at the development. The aggrieved women, who displayed […]

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26 h. ago Defections to APC driven by Tinubu’s performance, not mere politics –Gov Otu

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed that the growing wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is propelled by the sterling performance of President Bola Tinubu, rather than political calculations. Governor Otu made the assertion at a high-profile event where he, alongside Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and the National Chairman […] The post Defections to APC driven by Tinubu’s performance, not mere politics –Gov Otu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Oborevwori, Okowa, Delta PDP’s defections: Unprecedented political tsunami –Tinubu

•It’s a movement –Oborevwori   From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, described the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a political tsunami of unimaginable proportions. He stated this while […] The post Oborevwori, Okowa, Delta PDP’s defections: Unprecedented political tsunami –Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Delta Defections: Tinubu, APC Firm Grip On Inherited PDP Structure

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his political party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), took firm control of inherited structures in Delta State with an official ceremony yesterday, following the defections of government officials and other officials last week. President Tinubu, who has granted the defectors a waiver, said they are not tenants in the party. […]

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31 h. ago Delta can’t afford to work against Tinubu in 2027, says Oborevwori

Sheriff Oborevwori, the governor of Delta state, has pledged his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu following his defection to the read more Delta can’t afford to work against Tinubu in 2027, says Oborevwori

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32 h. ago “More Governors Will Join APC After Oborevwori’s Defection” – Ganduje

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed confidence that more governors currently in opposition parties will soon defect to the ruling APC. Ganduje made the statement on Monday during a special event in Asaba, Delta State, organized to officially welcome Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa into […] The post “More Governors Will Join APC After Oborevwori’s Defection” – Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago My Defection To APC Was For Delta’s Growth, Not Personal Gain – Okowa

Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has clarified the reasons behind his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Speaking on Monday, Okowa revealed that the decision was motivated by the need to strengthen Delta State’s connection to the federal government’s resources and goodwill, which he believes are essential for […] The post My Defection To APC Was For Delta’s Growth, Not Personal Gain – Okowa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Nigerians Must End Godfatherism, Build Internal Democracy – El Rufai

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that his decision to leave ruling All Progressives Congress is based on the need to build a platform free from godfatherism. Speaking in Kano State on Monday, during a visit to Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, El Rufai noted that Nigeria needs a credible political […] The post Nigerians Must End Godfatherism, Build Internal Democracy – El Rufai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Oborevwori Pledges Support For Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection After Joining APC

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has pledged his full backing for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 reelection campaign after formally defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). At a rally held in Asaba on Monday, Oborevwori explained that the move to the APC was necessary to ensure Delta State’s alignment with the federal government. He argued […] The post Oborevwori Pledges Support For Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection After Joining APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago ‘It’s an unprecedented political tsunami’ – Tinubu on Oborevwori, Okowa, Delta PDP defections

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Monday, described the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire structure of Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC as a political tsunami of unimaginable proportions.  President Tinubu stated this while receiving Governor Oborevwori, immediate past […] The post ‘It’s an unprecedented political tsunami’ – Tinubu on Oborevwori, Okowa, Delta PDP defections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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