16 h. ago “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South

Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), has called on the people of Abia South senatorial district to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and work towards the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections. Nkwonta urged local party leaders to launch an aggressive membership drive, […] The post “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A local government chairman in Ebonyi State, six commissioners, and some contractors have been arrested for an alleged breach of contract. The local government chairman, Chief Timothy Nwachi, Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Felix Igboke, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Omari Omaka (SAN), his Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters counterpart, Uchenna Igwe, […] The post Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Edo APC Chieftain Hails Tinubu, Ihonbvere Over Afuze Sport Varsity 

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako East local government area of Edo State, Mr Vitalis Eshokene, has hailed President Bola Tinubu and the member representing Owan federal constituency, Prof. Julius Ihonbvere over the establishment of Federal University of Sports in Afuze Edo State. Eshokene, a former executive director, Oil and Gas to […]

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2 d. ago Edo APC Chieftain Hails Tinubu, Ihonbvere Over Afuze Sport Varsity

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako East local government area of Edo State, Mr Vitalis Eshokene, has hailed President Bola Tinubu and the member of House of Representatives representing Owan Federal Constituency of the State, Prof. Julius Ihonbvere, over the establishment of Federal University of Sports in Afuze area of the […]

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3 d. ago Money For Hospital Project Paid In Full Multiple Times With Nothing In Place — ICPC

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, said the agency uncovered massive corruption where some (unnamed) government officials paid 100 per cent fees for a hospital project that was never built. The ICPC chairman said the most troubling part of the corruption was that the officials ensured […]

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3 d. ago Ekiti Commissioner, Adedayo, elected chairman of Nigerian Youth Commissioners’ Forum

Tribune Online Ekiti Commissioner, Adedayo, elected chairman of Nigerian Youth Commissioners’ Forum The Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Gold Adesola Adedayo, has been elected Chairman of the Nigerian Youth Commissioners' Forum (NYCF). Ekiti Commissioner, Adedayo, elected chairman of Nigerian Youth Commissioners’ Forum Tribune Online

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5 d. ago June 12, 1993 Poll: “Heaven Won’t Have Fallen If Nwosu Declared Abiola Winner” – Oshiomhole On Why He Backed Senate To Reject Renaming INEC HQ After Him

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has commended Nigeria Senate for rejecting a motion to rename Independent National Electoral Commission’s Headquarters after Professor Humphrey Nwosu. The former governor of Edo State empathized that heaven wouldn’t have fallen of the ex-chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission late Nwosu declare Chief MKO Abiola as the winner of […] The post June 12, 1993 Poll: “Heaven Won’t Have Fallen If Nwosu Declared Abiola Winner” – Oshiomhole On Why He Backed Senate To Reject Renaming INEC HQ After Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu Disagrees With Senate, Says Nwosu ‘ll Be Remembered For His Commitment To Democratic Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has stated that former chairman of defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), Prof Humphery Nwosu would be remembered for his commitment to a democratic Nigeria. President Tinubu stated this during the funeral service for the late Professor at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Ajalli, Orumba North local government area of Anambra State on Friday. […]

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5 d. ago Humphrey Nwosu buried in Anambra as Soludo vows to pursue recognition

The remains of the late former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (now the Independent National Electoral Commission), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, have been buried in his hometown, Ajalli,  Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Nwosu, who conducted the June 12, 1993, election annulled by former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, served as Read More

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5 d. ago 2025 Hajj: NAHCON’s delegation assesses Saudi service providers’ readiness

Tribune Online 2025 Hajj: NAHCON’s delegation assesses Saudi service providers’ readiness As preparations intensify for the 2025 Hajj operation, the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has led an official delegation to assess the preparedness of key Saudi Arabian service providers responsible for Nigerian pilgrims’ welfare during their sacred journey. 2025 Hajj: NAHCON’s delegation assesses Saudi service providers’ readiness Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Senate Rejects Motion To Rename INEC HQ After Nwosu Over Failure To Announce 1993 General Election Winner

The Nigeria Senate has rejected a motion seeking to rename Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters after late Prof Humphrey Nwosu, the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission. Recall that Mr. Nwosu oversaw the  controversial June 12, 1993, presidential election. It was gathered that the motion was re-sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Thursday […] The post Senate Rejects Motion To Rename INEC HQ After Nwosu Over Failure To Announce 1993 General Election Winner appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Senate rejects motion to rename INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu

The Senate has thrown out prayers contained in a motion seeking to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters after the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission, late Prof Humphrey Nwosu. PUNCH Online reports that Nwosu oversaw the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which was truncated by the former military President, General Ibrahim Read More

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6 d. ago JUST IN: Senate rejects motion to rename INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu

The Senate has thrown out prayers contained in a motion seeking to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters after the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission, late Prof Humphrey Nwosu. PUNCH Online reports that Nwosu oversaw the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which was truncated by the former military President, General Ibrahim Read More

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7 d. ago Odinkalu criticises Justice Agim, Wike’s presence at UNICAL convocation

Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (Nigeria), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has condemned the presence of Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at the University of Calabar’s Golden Jubilee Special Convocation that was held on March 22, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Read More

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7 d. ago Xi stresses developing new quality productive forces according to local conditions

By Aidoghie Paulinus   The General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping, took part in the deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province to the Second Session of the 14th National People’s Congress on the afternoon […] The post Xi stresses developing new quality productive forces according to local conditions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago INEC Confirms Receiving Petitioners’ Contact Address, Others To Recall Natasha From Senate

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that it has received the contact addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of constituents calling for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is […] The post INEC Confirms Receiving Petitioners’ Contact Address, Others To Recall Natasha From Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago After Rowdy Session, Senate Suspends Motion To Immortalise Ex

The Senate, on Wednesday, suspended a motion seeking to immortalise Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, a former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (now the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC). LEADERSHIP reports that Prof. Nwosu died in October, 2024, in the United States of America at the age of 83. The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, who […]

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7 d. ago Motion to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu sparks heated debate in Senate

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja A heated disagreement erupted on the Senate floor yesterday as the Red Chamber rejected a motion seeking to immortalise the late Humphrey Nwosu. Nwosu, who served as Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), oversaw the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which was won by the late Chief MKO Abiola but […] The post Motion to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu sparks heated debate in Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago INEC confirms petitioners’ contact details, notifies Natasha of recall process

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that the contact details of the petitioners’ representatives in the recall process of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, are now available. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the statement, a Read More

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7 d. ago Senators In Heated Debate Over Motion To Honour Late Humphrey Nwosu

Tempers flared in the Senate on Wednesday following a motion to honour former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, supervised the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election. The controversy arose when Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe proposed a motion under personal explanation to immortalise Nwosu for his contributions to democracy in Nigeria. […]

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