4 h. ago APC to discuss Ganduje’s stewardship at Wednesday’s NEC meeting

As the countdown to Wednesday’s National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress begins, Sunday PUNCH has exclusively gathered that the crucial session will be dominated by a series of activities ranging from account audit, the stewardship of the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and briefing on the just concluded off-cycle elections in Edo Read More

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9 h. ago Meet Newly Elected Local Gov’t Chairmen In Osun As PDP Sweeps Polls 

The Osun State local government area elections were held across the State on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and Chief Returning Officer of the exercise, Hashim Abioye, declared the candidates of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winners of the chairmanship elections across the 30 local government […]

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19 h. ago Group condemns recent killings in Abia, calls for immediate security action 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The NBM of Africa Worldwide, a Pan-African organization committed to humanitarian service, social justice, and equity, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Aba and Umuahia. In a statement released by Esinwa Christian Chinonso, the group’s Public Relations Officer, after its executive meeting in Aba, the President of NBM […] The post Group condemns recent killings in Abia, calls for immediate security action  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Tariff hike: Committee meeting stalled as NLC alleges betrayal

The committee set up by the Federal Government to review the tariff structure by telecommunication companies has not met since its inauguration, Saturday PUNCH learnt. The committee which is made up of 10 members of equal numbers from the Nigeria Labour Congress and Federal Government was meant to come up with recommendations two weeks after Read More

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30 h. ago APC schedules national caucus, NEC meetings for February 25, 26

The ruling All Progressives Congress has officially announced meetings of its National Caucus and National Executive Committee, scheduled to be held on February 25 and 26, 2025, respectively. These high-level gatherings are set to take place at the Presidential Villa and the party’s National Secretariat. This is according to an official notice signed by the Read More

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31 h. ago Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls

Tribune Online Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls Rights groups, under the aegis of the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), have called on the Osun State Governor, Mr Ademola Adeleke, to put on hold the local government polls slated for this Saturday due to the mounting political crisis currently rocking the state. The coalition made this call at a press conference, which took […] Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls Tribune Online

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31 h. ago MohBad’s father pressured us into having a baby, now wants separate DNA – Singer’s widow

Wunmi, the widow of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has shared further details about her relationship with the late artist’s family; the quest for a paternity test on her son, Liam; and the pursuit of justice for her late husband. In an interview on TVC’s Your View program on Friday, Wunmi recalled meeting Read More

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32 h. ago House of Reps. Committee Rejects 31 State Creation Requests, Says They All Fell Short Of Constitutional Requirements

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendment has rejected all 31 proposals for state creation, citing non-compliance with constitutional requirements. The proposals, submitted on February 6, 2025, the committee said, failed to meet the criteria outlined in Section 8 of the 1999 Constitution. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the […] The post House of Reps. Committee Rejects 31 State Creation Requests, Says They All Fell Short Of Constitutional Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago I set aside religion, ethnicity to secure federal varsity for Kaduna — Senator

The Senator for Kaduna South, Sunday Katung, has stated that he set aside religion, ethnicity, and party affiliation to swiftly secure the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, within eighteen months during the 10th Assembly. Katung made this disclosure on Thursday during a meeting with the Southern Kaduna Journalists’ Forum in Zonkwa, Read More

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35 h. ago Man Utd Face Real Sociedad In Europa League Last 16, Rangers Play Fenerbahce

Manchester United will face Spanish side Real Sociedad in the last 16 of the Europa League, while Tottenham will play AZ Alkmaar and Rangers meet Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce. Spurs or Dutch side AZ Alkmaar will face Eintracht Frankfurt or Ajax in the last eight, while Rangers will meet Roma or Athletic Bilbao if they get […] The post Man Utd Face Real Sociedad In Europa League Last 16, Rangers Play Fenerbahce appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago ‘No More Wahala, Na Money I Dey Look For’ – Portable Reassures Fans After Meeting Bail Conditions

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has pledged to stay out of trouble after his recent legal confrontation with the Ogun State government. This comes just after the singer was granted bail of ₦2 million in relation to accusations of assaulting government officials at his bar. After being previously listed as wanted, […] The post ‘No More Wahala, Na Money I Dey Look For’ – Portable Reassures Fans After Meeting Bail Conditions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago AfDB unveils presidential candidates ahead of May 29 election

The African Development Bank has officially commenced the process of electing its next president with the release of candidates set to contest in the upcoming election scheduled for May 29. The announcement follows a two-day meeting of the Steering Committee of the Board of Governors at the bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where a Read More

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37 h. ago Oyo unveils committee to redress disputes on rural road projects

The Oyo State Government, on Friday, inaugurated the Grievance Redress Committee to manage potential disputes arising from upcoming rural road construction projects. Read More

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37 h. ago Rains: Contractors double up pace of work, vow to beat deadline of completion of road projects in Edo

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Contractors handling the various ongoing road projects in Edo State, yesterday, said they have doubled up their pace of work to meet deadline of completion of projects in the state. They also said that, they have decided to increase the tempo of jobs to be able to cover more grounds before […] The post Rains: Contractors double up pace of work, vow to beat deadline of completion of road projects in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Europa League: Man Utd Face Sociedad As Tottenham Play AZ Alkmaar In Round Of 16

Manchester United will face Spanish side Real Sociedad in the last 16 of the Europa League, while Tottenham will play AZ Alkmaar and Rangers meet Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce. Should United advance, they will play Romanian league leaders FCSB or Lyon in the quarter-finals. Spurs or Dutch side AZ Alkmaar will face Eintracht Frankfurt or Ajax […]

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38 h. ago 2027: PDP internal crisis won’t determine Atiku’s fate — Group

Tribune Online 2027: PDP internal crisis won’t determine Atiku’s fate — Group Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) has said that internal disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not determine former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s fortune in the 2027 general election. NYFA made this declaration in a release issued on Friday by its Director of Communications, Mr. Dare Dada, after the group’s strategic meeting in Lagos, […] 2027: PDP internal crisis won’t determine Atiku’s fate — Group Tribune Online

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39 h. ago [FULL LIST] UCL: Madrid face Atlético, PSG host Liverpool, other last 16 draw

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw was concluded on Friday, setting the stage for exciting clashes among Europe’s elite clubs. French giants Paris Saint-Germain will face off against English side, Liverpool, in a highly anticipated matchup. Belgian club, Club Brugge, is set to take on Aston Villa, while record-holders, Real Madrid, will meet Read More

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40 h. ago No state creation request meets constitutional requirements – Deputy Speaker Kalu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that none of the 31 requests for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, made this known on Friday at a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. “Although we Read More

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41 h. ago Wigwe estate: Father, cousin challenge court judgment on administrators

An appeal has been filed to challenge a ruling by the Lagos State High Court in the ongoing legal dispute over the estate of the late former Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe. The appellants, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe (the late banker’s father) and Christian Wigwe (his cousin) are contesting Read More

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42 h. ago Why I don’t regret inviting Deeone to Honest Bunch Podcast – Nedu reveals

By Seyi Babalola Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, often known as Nedu, has revealed that he has no regrets about bringing comedian Deeone on his former show, The Honest Bunch Podcast. Nedu left as co-host of The Honest Bunch podcast a few days ago following a dispute over a recent episode featuring reality TV personality Deeone, who […] The post Why I don’t regret inviting Deeone to Honest Bunch Podcast – Nedu reveals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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