3 h. ago 2027: I Won’t Support Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom Declares

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has vowed not to support any northern presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, insisting that power should remain in the South. In an interview with journalists on Friday, Ortom said his stance is based on the principle of fairness and an unwritten agreement of rotational presidency between the […] The post 2027: I Won’t Support Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Makinde congratulates Tribune Editor, Olagunju, on NAL Fellowship conferment

Tribune Online Makinde congratulates Tribune Editor, Olagunju, on NAL Fellowship conferment Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the editor of Saturday Tribune, Dr. Lasisi Olagunju, on his conferment as an Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL). The Nigerian Academy of Letters, Nigeria’s highest scholarly body dedicated to the promotion of arts, literature, and the humanities, announced Dr. Olagunju’s […] Makinde congratulates Tribune Editor, Olagunju, on NAL Fellowship conferment Tribune Online

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4 h. ago After Supreme Court Victory, Okpebholo Vows To Probe Obaseki

Barely forty-eight hours after the Supreme Court affirmed his election, Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo, on Friday announced that a commission of inquiry will be set up to probe the immediate-past administration of Mr Godwin Obaseki. Okpeholo disclosed this while addressing party leaders, youths, market women, civil servants, professional bodies and other groups at […]

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5 h. ago “Leaving PDP Now Is Like Abandoning House With Leaking Roof” – Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and allied coalition groups not to desert the party in the face of internal disputes and challenges. Speaking on Friday during the PDP South West Zonal Caucus meeting held in Ibadan, Governor Makinde likened the party’s current internal troubles to a […] The post “Leaving PDP Now Is Like Abandoning House With Leaking Roof” – Seyi Makinde appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Oshiomhole Calls For Obaseki’s Probe Following Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to launch an investigation into the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Speaking during an event to celebrate the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Okpebholo’s election  on Friday, Oshiomhole claimed there were questionable financial dealings under Obaseki’s leadership, particularly concerning the Radisson Hotel project and […] The post Oshiomhole Calls For Obaseki’s Probe Following Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago “Buhari’s Govt Launched Manhunt Against My Officials In 2015” – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has accused the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of targeting key figures from his government shortly after he left office in 2015. Jonathan made the claims on Thursday during the public presentation of a memoir, “OPL 245: Inside Story of the $1.3bn Nigerian Oil Block”, authored by former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed […] The post “Buhari’s Govt Launched Manhunt Against My Officials In 2015” – Jonathan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Dafinone Hails Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory, Urges Inclusive Leadership

Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo following Thursday’s Supreme Court judgement which affirmed him as the duly elected governor of Edo State, describing the ruling as a victory for democracy and a resounding affirmation of the people’s will. In a statement released on Friday, Senator Dafinone praised the […]

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5 h. ago ADC To Tinubu: VP Shettima Right Over ‘Illegal Suspension’ Of Fubara, Rivers Lawmakers

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has charged President Bola Tinubu to harken to what it called the truth expressed by Vice President Kashim Shettima about the “illegality” over the suspension of Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The party stated this while dismissing the Presidency’s clarification on Shettima’s remarks that the president does not have the […]

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6 h. ago ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness

Tribune Online ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the Presidency’s clarification on Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remarks that the President does not have the power to remove an elected governor, describing it as “a mere attempt at political correctness.” ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Shettima’s book launch comment wasn’t about Fubara’s suspension – Presidency

The presidency has said that Vice President Kashim Shettima’s comment at a book launch was not about the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. During the launch of ‘OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block,’ a book by former Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, Shettima had said […] The post Shettima’s book launch comment wasn’t about Fubara’s suspension – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers State crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a detailed clarification following widespread misreporting of his comments at the recent launch of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by Mohammed Adoke, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation. In a statement issued by […] The post Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers State crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Enugu community stages protest land grabbing, sends SOS to governor, LG boss

By Lukman Olabiyi Residents of Umuezenevu Village in the Ibute-Egede autonomous community of Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, has staged protest  over alleged illegal encroachment and destruction of their ancestral land by suspected estate developers. The protesters, comprising men, women, youths, and community leaders, marched from Awele Udeh Civic Hall in Umuezenevu to the […] The post Enugu community stages protest land grabbing, sends SOS to governor, LG boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Online reports linking Shettima’s remarks to Rivers crisis false — Presidency

Tribune Online Online reports linking Shettima’s remarks to Rivers crisis false — Presidency "His remarks were historical references to events during the..." Online reports linking Shettima’s remarks to Rivers crisis false — Presidency Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Sokoto Gov’t Settles N500m Outstanding Fees For Foreign Students

The Sokoto State Government has spent about N500 million to pay outstanding fees of state indigenes sponsored by the immediate-past administration at Integral University in India. Deputy Governor of the state, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir disclosed this while presenting certificates to two Master of Science (M.Sc) graduates of the University. Alhaji Gobir said about eighteen […]

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10 h. ago “We’ll Democratically Vote Tinubu Out in 2027″ – Adamu Waziri

Former Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Waziri, has vowed that the opposition will democratically remove President Bola Tinubu’s government in the next general election. Waziri, who made the statement during an appearance on Channels TV on Friday, insisted that while there is currently no constitutional route to unseat the administration, the opposition is focused on […] The post “We’ll Democratically Vote Tinubu Out in 2027″ – Adamu Waziri appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago VP Shettima Didn’t Compare Jonathan, Tinubu On Removal Of Gov — Presidency

The Presidency has debunked claims that Vice President Kashim Shettima drew comparisons between the actions of former President Goodluck Jonathan and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding the removal or suspension of a state governor during their times, describing such narratives as deliberate misrepresentations aimed at stirring needless controversy. In a statement issued on Friday by […]

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11 h. ago Gov Lawal Launches Pilot School Feeding Programme In Zamfara

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has launched the pilot school feeding programme to combat child hunger, boost school enrollment and reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state. Speaking on the development, Governor Lawal said the programme was not only about feeding children, but also restoring dignity, improving access to education, and fighting poverty. […]

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12 h. ago Why my administration is investing in education – Zamfara gov

Tribune Online Why my administration is investing in education – Zamfara gov Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal, has explained why his administration is committed to enhancing basic education, saying Why my administration is investing in education – Zamfara gov Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Edo South Senator, APC Chair Laud Okpebholo Over Supreme Court Victory

The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District at National Assembly, Senator Neda Imasuen, on Friday described the Supreme Court Judgment which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election Victory as a landmark judgement and well deserved. Senator Imasuen in a statement, said the victory was for the entire Edo people, adding that it re-enforced the collective belief […]

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14 h. ago How Buhari harassed my key officials over Malabu scandal – Jonathan

Tribune Online How Buhari harassed my key officials over Malabu scandal – Jonathan "The succeeding government launched what many saw as..." How Buhari harassed my key officials over Malabu scandal – Jonathan Tribune Online

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