3 h. ago Defections: ‘Your Allegations Misplaced’, INEC Replies Gov Fubara

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to the statement credited to the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in which the Commission was accused of selective implementation of elections to fill vacancies arising from the defection of serving members of the National and State Assemblies from one political party to another. A statement […]

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4 h. ago INEC warns against premature action on Rivers assembly vacancies

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday issued a warning regarding the handling of vacancies in the Rivers State House of Assembly, following allegations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The governor had accused INEC of selectively implementing elections to fill vacancies caused by political defections, particularly in light of the ongoing factional crisis in the Assembly. Read More

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6 h. ago Gov Eno Charges Ibibio Ethnic Group On Unity, Dev’t Of Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has enjoined the majority ethnic Ibibio ethnic group to close ranks, eschew individualistic tendencies and continue to work with other ethnic groups in the state to deepen peace, unity and development. LEADERSHIP gathered that this charge followed resort to ethno-political sentiments by some leaders and stakeholders of the […]

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8 h. ago Akpabio flirted with me in my husband’s presence, Natasha alleges

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, has alleged that Godswill Akpabio, Senate president, made advances towards her, including flirtatious remarks, read more Akpabio flirted with me in my husband’s presence, Natasha alleges

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8 h. ago Weak incentives could be holding back Nigeria’s productivity

Nigeria risks repeating the cycle of near-reform success syndrome if it does not reform its political institutions—starting with the Independent read more Weak incentives could be holding back Nigeria’s productivity

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11 h. ago RCCG offers free surgeries, dialysis to mark Adeboye’s 83rd birthday

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced free medical surgeries to mark the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s 83rd birthday. Adeboye was born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State. He will be 83 on Sunday. According to a statement by his son, Pastor Leke Adeboye, on Thursday, the programme, which is part Read More

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12 h. ago Dignitaries To Discuss Politics Of Interests At Badejo’s 70th Birthday

President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor) is among the dignitaries expected to attend the 70th-anniversary symposium in honour of Prof. Femi Badejo on March 4, 2025. Ramos-Horta, Nobel Laureate for Peace, is expected to lead the symposium’s opening session, “The Politics of Power: Interrogating the Role of Special Interests in Nigeria’s Development.” The […]

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13 h. ago Group urges governors to avoid misuse of prerogative of mercy

Tribune Online Group urges governors to avoid misuse of prerogative of mercy A community of Muslims in Kwara State under the aegis of Al-Harakatul-Islamiyyah, has appealed to state governors across the country to avoid the misuse of prerogative of mercy (the power to pardon or reduce the sentence of a convicted offender) on political grounds in favour of convicts. Speaking with newsmen in Ilorin on Wednesday, the  […] Group urges governors to avoid misuse of prerogative of mercy Tribune Online

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20 h. ago VIDEO: Meranda voluntarily resigned as Lagos Speaker, Obasa claims

Tribune Online VIDEO: Meranda voluntarily resigned as Lagos Speaker, Obasa claims Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has claimed that his successor and current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, has voluntarily resigned from her position during a recent peace meeting. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Thursday, Obasa claimed that Meranda announced her resignation in the presence of party leaders at […] VIDEO: Meranda voluntarily resigned as Lagos Speaker, Obasa claims Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Meranda stepped down as speaker during peace meeting, says Obasa

The ousted speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has claimed that the speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, had stepped down as the parliament leader. Obasa stated this on Thursday during an interview with Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. The embattled lawmaker said Meranda resigned at the peace meeting held at Read More

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23 h. ago Makinde, Abiodun, Lawal pay tribute as Oyo monarch buries mother

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State were among the dignitaries who gathered in Ogbomoso on Thursday to pay their last respects as the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, laid his mother, Yeye Alao, to rest. Other prominent attendees included Kwara State Deputy Governor Read More

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23 h. ago Fubara slams culture of impunity and political godfatherism in politics

By Chinelo Obogo Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has condemned what he described as “the culture of impunity, corruption, and political godfatherism” plaguing Nigerian politics. Speaking at the Freedom Online 6th Annual Lecture held in Lagos, Fubara, who was represented by a former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Mr Tele Ikuru, addressed the theme: “Nigeria’s […] The post Fubara slams culture of impunity and political godfatherism in politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago “Most Nigerians See Politics As Lucrative Business” – EFCC Boss

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede has expressed displeasure over Nigerians’ approach to governance in the country. Speaking at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday, the EFCC’s boss stated that leadership position is not as easy as people sees it. He emphasized that some individuals, who promised to […] The post “Most Nigerians See Politics As Lucrative Business” – EFCC Boss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Airtel Plans $500m Investment In Nigeria As Telco Chair Meets Tinubu, Defends Tariff Hike

A delegation from Airtel, led by its founder and chairman, Sunil Bharti Mittal, met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Thursday to discuss the company’s ongoing investments in Nigeria and the recent tariff hike in the telecommunications sector. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting with President Tinubu, Mittal […]

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25 h. ago Ondo gov demands diligence, zero tolerance for corruption from appointees

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that his administration would not tolerate any act of corruption and indolence from any of his political appointees. To this end, Aiyedatiwa charged all his appointees to carry out their duties diligently, saying his administration was committed to delivering rapid and effective governance. The governor stated this Read More

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25 h. ago We’ll enact robust legislation to empower women in politics — Speaker Abbas

Tribune Online We’ll enact robust legislation to empower women in politics — Speaker Abbas “We will enact robust legislation to safeguard women in politics from violence and intimidation, aligning our political framework with the Constitution’s principles of fairness and freedom,” he stated. We’ll enact robust legislation to empower women in politics — Speaker Abbas Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Gov Makinde leads dignitaries at final burial of Yeye Oba Alao in Orile

Tribune Online Gov Makinde leads dignitaries at final burial of Yeye Oba Alao in Orile-Igbon Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Thursday led notable dignitaries from all walks of life at the final burial ceremony of the late Yeye Oba Alao, the mother of the Vice-Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs and Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olushola Alao, at Orile Igbo Community. Gov Makinde leads dignitaries at final burial of Yeye Oba Alao in Orile-Igbon Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Threat To Life: Afenifere Asks Tinubu To Protect NAFDAC Boss, Others

The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has urged President Bola Tinubu to fortify security around the Director General of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, and other public officials. NAFDAC DG had on Wednesday raised the alarm about threats to her life and that of some staff of […]

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32 h. ago Why Nigeria’s democracy is stagnating compared to Ghana, others – Activist

…says coup D’etat stems from poverty, disempowerment of Africans Sylvester Odion-Akhaine, a Professor of Political Science and Human Rights Activist, read more Why Nigeria’s democracy is stagnating compared to Ghana, others – Activist

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38 h. ago China willing to promote AI development with other countries –Chinese Vice Premier

By Aidoghie Paulinus   China is willing to work with other countries to promote development, safeguard security, share achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative, Zhang Guoqing, has said. Zhang is a member of the Political Bureau […] The post China willing to promote AI development with other countries –Chinese Vice Premier appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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