92 m. 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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6 h. ago Starmer slams Badenoch over aids cut, says she is desperate for relevance

Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, has strongly rebuked opposition leader Kemi Badenoch after she claimed he had followed her read more Starmer slams Badenoch over aids cut, says she is desperate for relevance

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6 h. ago Fubara approves temporary site for new federal varsity in Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the Kira Campus of Rivers State University in Tai Local Government Area as the temporary site for the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology in Ogoniland, recently approved by President Bola Tinubu. Fubara made this announcement on Thursday during an inspection visit to the Kira Campus Read More

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6 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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6 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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10 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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13 h. ago Institute Partners NYSC Ogun To Recruit Top Graduates For UNESCO

Former executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and director of the UNESCO-affiliated Institute for African Culture and International Understanding, Professor Emeritus Peter A. Okebukola has lauded the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as “the best thing to happen to Nigeria” during a historic visit to the NYSC Ogun State Secretariat in Abeokuta, yesterday. […]

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13 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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13 h. ago Food security: Experts urge immediate implementation of Right to Food Act

Tribune Online Food security: Experts urge immediate implementation of Right to Food Act Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers' Council, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has condemned the rising menace of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), emphasising that it “goes against our core cultural and religious values of compassion, justice and protection of the vulnerable”. Food security: Experts urge immediate implementation of Right to Food Act Tribune Online

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19 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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19 h. ago Practicing True Multilateralism, Building a Just and Equitable Global Governance System

By Aidoghie Paulinus   On February 18, 2025 local time, under the initiative of China as the rotating President of the United Nations (UN) Security Council for February, the Security Council held a high-level meeting themed ‘Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance.’ The meeting was chaired by Member of the Political Bureau of the […] The post Practicing True Multilateralism, Building a Just and Equitable Global Governance System appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Afenifere: Adebanjo’s faction rules out reuniting with Fasoranti’s camp

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, loyal to the leadership of late Chief Ayo Adebanjo has ruled out reuniting with the Chief Reuben Fasoranti-led camp following Adebanjo’s demise. Afenifere had been divided along the lines of Chief Reuben Fasoranti and the late Chief Adebanjo in the lead-up to the 2023 general elections. While Adebanjo supported Labour Read More

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30 h. ago Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members Governor Adeleke who condemned the reprehensible attacks on PDP members by violent actors in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the past few days, said killing for political control is barbaric. Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Group Urges Tinubu, Obi To Support Amaechi For 2027 Presidency

In a bold political move ahead of the 2027 presidential election, a coalition of youth activists and entertainment figures under the banner of Igbo Youth Celebrities for Rotimi Amaechi, in collaboration with the Southern Celebrities Guild, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi to step aside and rally […]

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32 h. ago Journalists barred as APC NEC meeting holds under tight security

The National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) took place on Wednesday at the party’s National read more Journalists barred as APC NEC meeting holds under tight security

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35 h. ago Jonathan, Jega Condemn Political Influence In Electoral Appointments

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega have raised concerns over political interference in the appointments of electoral commissioners. Jonathan and Jega expressed their displeasure on Tuesday when they addressed attendees at a conference hosted by the pro-democracy and advocacy organisation Yiaga Africa, in Abuja. […]

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46 h. ago Afenifere backs Kalu, says declaring Abiola President long overdue

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday, said declaring of the late winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, as President post-humously was long overdue. Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Justice Faloye,  stated this in an interview with The PUNCH, backing an earlier call on Tuesday by Senator Orji Kalu from Read More

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