5 h. ago Encroachment on legislative independence, threat to democracy – CSSLN

By Oluseye Ojo The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN), Adebo Ogundoyin, has warned that encroachment on state legislative independence could set a precedent that could threaten the foundation of democracy in the country. He gave the warning following the recent summons by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, […] The post Encroachment on legislative independence, threat to democracy – CSSLN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Court grants Action Alliance order to serve INEC, Mahmood Yakubu Contempt Form through substituted service

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital has granted the Action Alliance (AA) an order for substituted service of contempt form (Form 49) on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu. The Action Alliance and some members of the party had […] The post Court grants Action Alliance order to serve INEC, Mahmood Yakubu Contempt Form through substituted service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Corruption, lobbying by political mafia hindering effective lawmaking in Nigeria – Don

Laide Raheem, Abeokuta A university don, Prof. Mashood Omotosho, has identified corruption and lobbying by political mafias as major obstacles to effective lawmaking by the legislature in the country. Omotosho, who is a professor of International Relations at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, equally listed political gridlock and influence of special interest groups as […] The post Corruption, lobbying by political mafia hindering effective lawmaking in Nigeria – Don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Reps Move To Prevent Flooding, Erosion, Other Natural Disasters

The House of Representatives at the plenary on Thursday, passed through second reading, a bill seeking to address critical issues such as climate change adaptation, drought, desertification, flooding, coastal erosion, dam failure, building collapse, oil spills, road accidents, fire, air crashes, boat mishaps, among others. The proposed legislation, titled „Bill for an Act to Repeal […]

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25 h. ago China Restates Aversion To Taiwan’s Independence, Warns Of Consequences

The People‘s Republic of China has reaffirmed its aversion to the secessionist ambitions of some elements in the Taiwan region of China and their foreign backers. It has also warned of China’s response to any unilateral declaration of independence from the area. The Chief of Political Section of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Zhu Songbo, […]

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26 h. ago Taraba Judge Denies Involvement In Land Grabbing, Threat To life

A Taraba State High Court judge, Justice Ali Bappa has distanced himself and family from alleged plans to grab plots of land and accusation that he coordinated attack against a Jalingo-based businessman and politician, Alhaji Umaru Garba Alahsule. Justice Bappa made the denial on Thursday while speaking with journalists in his office, where he declared […]

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28 h. ago INEC yet to decide on LP, PDP leadership disagreements – Yakubu

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it was yet to take any decision on the protracted leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) after the recent Supreme Court judgments. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, in a statement by Rotimi Oyekanmi, urged Nigerians to […] The post INEC yet to decide on LP, PDP leadership disagreements – Yakubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Hajj 2025: IHR Urges Service Providers To Act With Fear Of God

As the airlift of this year’s intending pilgrims to Hajj 2025 commences on Thursday, a faith-based civil society organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has called on all service providers to act with the fear of God. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja by IHR national coordinator, Ibrahim Mohammed, the group emphasised that Hajj […]

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37 h. ago Govs Alia, Lawal, Others Shun National Assembly Hearing Over Benue, Zamfara Assembly Crises

The Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, and his Zamfara State counterpart, Dauda Lawal, along with the leaderships of their respective State Houses of Assembly, were on Thursday absent at the investigative hearing of House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions in Abuja. The governors and leaderships of their State legislatures were to explain […]

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39 h. ago INEC clarifies no decision made on LP, PDP leadership crises

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated it has not resolved the ongoing leadership disputes within the Labour Party (LP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following recent Supreme Court judgments. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, through Chief Press Secretary Rotimi Oyekanmi, debunked media reports claiming the commission recognised specific individuals as […] The post INEC clarifies no decision made on LP, PDP leadership crises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago We’re Yet To Recognise Abure, Anyanwu As LP Chair, PDP Secretary — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has not recognised Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) or Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi who clarified this on Thursday, said names of the national officers […]

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48 h. ago Gombe judge withdraws from case linked to Governor Yahaya’s Mechanic Village

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Justice Fatima Musa of the Gombe State High Court has stepped down from a legal case involving Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya’s proposed Mechanic Village project due to allegations of trespass and land encroachment. Emir General Integrated Limited filed a lawsuit claiming that Grandscope Construction Limited, contracted by the state government, began […] The post Gombe judge withdraws from case linked to Governor Yahaya’s Mechanic Village appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Silica Sand Excavation Threatens Water Supply In Kano Communities

The ongoing excavation of silica sand along the northern bank of River Wudil is posing a serious threat to the Wudil Regional Water Supply Scheme, endangering the availability of potable water in Wudil, Gaya, and parts of Warawa and Dawakin Kudu local government areas of Kano State. The Kano State Water Board raised the alarm […]

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64 h. ago Bill To Establish Specialised Agric Institutions Passes Second Reading In House of Reps

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for the second reading, a bill seeking to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, by expanding its mandate to establish specialised training institutions across the country to deepen national agricultural productivity capacity. The proposed legislation titled, “Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council […]

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67 h. ago Kogi Lawmaker Seeks Repeal Of 2007 Rent Law, Proposes New Tenancy Bill

The member representing Ankpa 1 state constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Akus Lawal, has proposed a Bill to repeal the existing Rent Control and Recovery of Residential Premises Law, 2007. The proposed legislation, titled Kogi State Tenancy Bill, 2025, was presented before the House on Wednesday, May 7. It aims to […]

Society

2 d. ago Stop Smear Campaign Against Akpabio, CSOs Warn Natasha, Allies

Two Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Civil Rights Africa and League of Democracy Defenders, have cautioned suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against what they called ‘continued campaign of calumny and malicious falsehood’ against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The groups said Natasha’s recent allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President were not only […]

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3 d. ago IMF’s 3% economic growth forecast short of Nigeria’s potential – IMPI

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has questioned the rationale by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for downgrading its read more IMF’s 3% economic growth forecast short of Nigeria’s potential – IMPI

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3 d. ago Police: CSOs petition Reps, ICPC over N6bn contract splitting

By Christopher Oji A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has petitioned the House of Representatives, as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission ( ICPC), over alleged N6 billion contract splitting in the Nigeria Police. Executive Director, Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre  in Africa and Convener, Say No Campaign Nigeria, Ezenwa […] The post Police: CSOs petition Reps, ICPC over N6bn contract splitting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Let us rise up, meet expectations of Nigerians, Akpabio tells lawmakers

From Adesuwa Tsan and Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged lawmakers to rise up and meet the weighty expectations of Nigerians with integrity, unity and legislative action. He also urged the lawmakers to be guided by patriotism in the discharge of their legislative duties. Akpabio made the call at the resumption of […] The post Let us rise up, meet expectations of Nigerians, Akpabio tells lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago IMPI dismisses IMF, World Bank growth forecasts, highlights Nigeria’s stronger outlook

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has expressed skepticism over the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) downgraded economic growth forecast for Nigeria in 2025, which was revised from 3.2 percent to 3.0 percent, citing the global oil slump as the primary reason. The think tank argues that Nigeria’s economy is no longer predominantly reliant on […] The post IMPI dismisses IMF, World Bank growth forecasts, highlights Nigeria’s stronger outlook appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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