23 m. ago Kwankwaso camp kicks as court dismisses suit challenging NNPP leadership

The leadership tussle in the New Nigeria Peoples Party took a new turn on Thursday after a High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory dismissed a suit filed by a faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, which sought to challenge the legitimacy of the party’s current leadership under its founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam and Read More

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26 m. ago Court Remands Sierra Leonean For Failing To Declare $90,000 Cash To Customs

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, remanded a Sierra Leonean, Alhaji Ahmed Shaw, in custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) for allegedly failing to declare $90,000 cash in his possession to the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). The trial judge, Justice Dipeolu, ordered that Shaw be kept behind bars after he was arraigned […]

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1 hour ago UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has thrown out a petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. It failed to meet Section 69(a) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. INEC reviewed the petition and decided no further steps would be taken. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & […] The post UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Oyo lawmaker flags off two major road constructions in constituency

Tribune Online Oyo lawmaker flags off two major road constructions in constituency The Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Member of the House of Representatives for Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency, Hon Akin Alabi, has flagged off the construction of two major roads in his constituency. Oyo lawmaker flags off two major road constructions in constituency Tribune Online

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2 h. ago INEC Notifies Akpabio Of Failed Move To Recall Natasha From Senate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially informed the Senate President Godswill Akpabio of its decision to reject a petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, from the Senate, for failing to meet constitutional requirement. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC explained that the petition failed to meet the […]

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2 h. ago Akpabio Dismisses Sen Abbo’s Claim On Influencing Removal From Senate

The office of the President of the Senate has refuted recent allegations made by former Adamawa North senator, Elisha Abbo, that Senate President Godswill Akpabio influenced the judicial decision leading to his removal from the Senate as “spurious and malicious.” In a statement in Abuja on Thursday, special adviser on media and publicity to the […]

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2 h. ago Coalition Tackles EFCC For Declaring Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Wanted

The Coalition for Good Governance and Accountability has raised concerns over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to declare businesswoman and philanthropist, Mrs Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, wanted despite her prior communication with the commission about being out of the country for medical reasons. At a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the group, […]

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2 h. ago Gov Aiyedatiwa Approves Appointment Of Olowo As Ondo Council Of Obas Chairman

Ondo State governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye II, as the new chairman of the State’s Council of Traditional Rulers. The governor made the announcement on Thursday during a special meeting of the Council at the Obas’ Secretariat in Akure as the outgone […]

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2 h. ago Aiyedatiwa appoints Olowo of Owo as Chairman, Ondo traditional rulers’ council

Tribune Online Aiyedatiwa appoints Olowo of Owo as Chairman, Ondo traditional rulers’ council Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Thursday, approved the appointment of the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye, as the new Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers. Aiyedatiwa appoints Olowo of Owo as Chairman, Ondo traditional rulers’ council Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Edo guber: Tribunal ignoring overwhelming evidence worrisome — PDP

Tribune Online Edo guber: Tribunal ignoring overwhelming evidence worrisome — PDP The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the ruling of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, describing it as a miscarriage of justice and a betrayal of public trust. Edo guber: Tribunal ignoring overwhelming evidence worrisome — PDP Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Police Take Fight Against Cultism, Extremism To Benue Schools

The Benue State Police Command has disclosed that plans were underway to carry out awareness and educational programmes on cultism and violence to schools in the state during its maiden National Police Day scheduled to hold on 7th April, 2025. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Catherine Anene who made this known in a statement, […]

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3 h. ago Dunamis Founder Paul Enenche, Wife Mark 31 Years Of ‘Pressure

The founder and senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja, Dr. Paul Enenche, has proudly declared that his marriage has remained free of pressure for 31 years, attributing this remarkable stability to the preservation of Jesus Christ. As the cleric and his wife, Dr. Becky Paul-Enenche, a distinguished medical director, prepared to celebrate […]

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3 h. ago Troops Kill 5 Terrorist Leaders, Arrest 6 Logistics Suppliers

  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops on internal operations in the first quarter of 2025 killed five terrorist leaders, captured one alive and arrested five logistics suppliers. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye made the revelation while giving update on military operations during the period. Maj.-Gen. Kangye added that troops […]

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4 h. ago Amotekun Corps Busts Kidnap Syndicate, Rescues 70 Foreigners In Ondo

Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, have rescued over 70 foreigners from the den of a notorious kidnap syndicate operating within the state. Majority of those abducted by the kidnap syndicate are foreigners from Ghana. LEADERSHIP gathered that the victims were lured to the state by the suspects under […]

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4 h. ago Segun Arinze Reflects On Past Disagreement With Emeka Ike, Reveals They’ve Mended Ties

Veteran actor Segun Arinze has shared details about his previous disagreement with fellow actor Emeka Ike, explaining that they have since made amends. In an interview with QEDNG, shared on YouTube Wednesday, Arinze discussed their disagreement, which originated from a leadership issue within the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) in 2009. Segun highlighted the significance […] The post Segun Arinze Reflects On Past Disagreement With Emeka Ike, Reveals They’ve Mended Ties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Uromi 16: PSC Deploys CP Agbonika To Forestall Reprisal Attacks In Edo

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of CP Monday Agbonika of the Police Mounted Troop as the new Commissioner of Police for Edo State. The new commissioner, who takes over from CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, has been tasked with the job of preventing any reprisal attack after the recent incident of […]

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5 h. ago Rivers Administrator Ibas Cancels All Pending Procurement, Tender Processes

The sole administrator of Rivers State, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes initiated under the administration of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, and consequently suspended Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu and the State […]

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5 h. ago WAAD 2025: Ace Artist Tobechi Achionye Thrills Abuja Audience

In a spectacular commemoration of the 2025 World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on April 2, sensational autistic artist, Tobechi Achionye, fondly known as Toby, has delivered a scintillating performance in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. World Autism Awareness Day is an international observance dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promoting acceptance, inclusion, […]

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5 h. ago UPDATED: INEC Rejects Petition To Recall Kogi Central Senator Over Breach Of Constitution

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stayed action on the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for not meeting the requirements of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). INEC decision followed the verification of signatures/thumbprints forwarded with the petition which stood at 43.86%, instead of the more than […]

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5 h. ago Despite Tinubu’s Absence, Shettima Off To Dakar For Senegal’s 65th Independence Anniversary

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations. Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on April 4 each year, commemorating its freedom from French colonial rule in 1960. The day is marked by national pride, with ceremonies, parades and […]

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