9 h. ago Political Soldering: Mana As Military Administrator Of Plateau State

Enigmatic, astute, diligent, professional, officer and gentleman, suave and princely; He was later to become an exemplary politician who after soldiering became a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2007. It was the late Major- General Joseph Nanven Garba who wrote the book “Diplomatic Soldiering” and introduced the phrase into Nigeria’s literary lexicon. […]

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2 d. ago My Return To Senate A Testament To People’s Resilience, Says Senator Natasha

  Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has described her return to the Senate as a symbol of the resilience and courage of her constituents and Nigerians at large in the face of political intimidation. In a statement made available to LEADERSHIP after Tuesday’s plenary—which marked her official resumption following a six-month suspension—the lawmaker said […]

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4 d. ago 2027: Southern Kaduna Women Declare Readiness For Political Leadership

The Southern Kaduna Trailblazing Women Association (SOKATWA) has called on women in the region to take active leadership roles in politics and governance, declaring that the era of women’s exclusion from political participation was over. Ata press conference in Kaduna, the president of SOKATWA, Mrs Belinda Augustine Istifanus, said the association was formed to unite […]

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4 d. ago Lagos: OBIdient Movement slams Yunusa Tanko over leadership crisis

Tribune Online Lagos: OBIdient Movement slams Yunusa Tanko over leadership crisis "We must, also, reiterate that the movement in the state is not a political structure for any politician to hire or..." Lagos: OBIdient Movement slams Yunusa Tanko over leadership crisis Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Constitution review: Reps to meet political party leaders, Monday

Tribune Online Constitution review: Reps to meet political party leaders, Monday The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Constitution Review, is set to hold a high-level consultation with the leadership of all registered political parties in Nigeria. Constitution review: Reps to meet political party leaders, Monday Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Kwara Monarch Cautions Politicians Against Politicising Insecurity

  The Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Irepodun local government area of Kwara State, Oba Joel Titiloye, has cautioned politicians against politicising the security challenges confronting the state. The monarch noted that insecurity in the southern and northern parts of the state calls for sober reflection while stakeholders were expected to work with the government […]

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5 d. ago Plateau Funeral: Atiku Accuses Tinubu Of Prioritising Political Visit To Insecure States

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of prioritising the attendance of political events in States suffering security crisis rather than visiting to commiserate with those affected by insecurity. Atiku said this while reacting to Tinubu’s attendance of the burial of Mama Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

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6 d. ago Political Leadership Key To Ending Boko Haram Insurgency – Ex

Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (rtd), has said political leadership must take full ownership of the war against Boko Haram insurgency and wider insecurity in Nigeria. He stressed that the conflict cannot be won by military force alone. Irabor made this known on Friday, during an interview with Arise Television while discussing […] The post Political Leadership Key To Ending Boko Haram Insurgency – Ex-CDS Irabor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago New Generation Of Politicians Regards Money In The Treasury As Theirs – Falae

Nigeria is 65; how would you rate our journey so far? I am disappointed that we are still where we are at 65. The truth is that Nigeria is still far below the level we expected it to be. In every sector, we are behind. In terms of development, which includes education, security, and economy, […]

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7 d. ago Political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices – Pat Utomi

Political economist Pat Utomi stated that political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices, emphasising that the only serious resistance to the Federal Government comes from a few social media users. Utomi made the comment in Lagos during the David Oladipo Leadership Roundtable, which was themed “Nigeria and Opposition Politics”. He bemoaned that most opposition […] The post Political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices – Pat Utomi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Women’s underrepresentation to end soon, Speaker declares at 9th VOW confab

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 9th Voice of Women (VOW) Conference, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas delivered a powerful message of hope and commitment to Nigerian women, saying under-representation of women will soon be a thing of the past. Represented by Kafilat Ogbara of Kosofe federal constituency, emphasising the theme “Nigerian […] The post Women’s underrepresentation to end soon, Speaker declares at 9th VOW confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Find Solutions To Problems Facing Nigeria’, Alaafin Tasks Politicians

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called on politicians to be pragmatic in finding solution to myriads of problems confronting the country. Oba Owoade said national growth and development depend largely on the good sense of justice, moral worth and responsibility; conscientiousness, devotion to duty, selflessness, probity and honesty by the leaders […]

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1 week ago HEIR Women Hub Drives Reserved Seats Bill For Women, Youth, Marginalised

As Nigerians await the House of Representatives’ vote on the Reserved Seats Bill in October, HEIR Women Hub has amplified calls for inclusive leadership, one that recognises the voices of older and younger women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalised groups. This was the focus of a knowledge-sharing webinar themed “Influencing the Reserved Seats Bill […]

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1 week ago ‘DSS Arrest Of Social Media Activist Not Connected To Politics’

Emerging facts indicate that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Kaduna-based social media activist, Abubakar Muhammad, popularly known as Sultan for cybercrime and not for politics. A top security source told our correspondent that Sultan was arrested on Sept. 27 at Layin Dan-Masani, Rigachikun in Igabi local government area, following a formal complaint that […]

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1 week ago NIGERIA @ 65: Who’s To Blame For ‘Giant Of Africa’ Long Slumber?

As Nigeria commemorates 65 years of independence from colonial rule, some civil society organisations and political scientists believe failed leadership is the fundamental cause of the country’s enduring underdevelopment, widespread poverty, and systemic dysfunction. For those who hold this view, the country’s post-independence trajectory has been marred by unaccountable governance, entrenched corruption and a chronic […]

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2 w. ago FCT Polls: INEC Gives Political Parties Nod To Start Campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that political parties participating in the February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections were now at liberty to start their electioneering campaigns in public. INEC National Commissioner and chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who disclosed in a statement issued in […]

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2 w. ago Political Will Required To Deal With Violent Extremism In Central Nigeria – Prof Sha

Professor Dung Pam Sha of the Department of Political Science, University of Jos has advocated for decentralising resources and authority to state governments while keeping federal coordination to address violent extremism in Central Nigeria. According to him, political will is urgently required to deal with foreign mercenaries, insurgents and bandits recruited to perpetrate violence and […]

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2 w. ago Women deserve 50% legislative representation –Obels, political activist

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Director of the Initiative for Research, Innovation, and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD), also known as The Electoral Hub, Princess Harman-Obels, has advocated for approximately 35-50% of seats to be reserved for women in the legislature. In this interview, she while admonishing the lawmakers, also suggested that the people with disabilities […] The post Women deserve 50% legislative representation –Obels, political activist appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027: PDP Moles Fighting My Political Structure In APC – Governor Eno

Ahead of his crucial re-election for second term in 2027, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has claimed that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) moles cloaked in the garb of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the centre, were surreptitiously fighting to usurp his political structure to truncate his return bid to the Hilltop […]

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2 w. ago Vice Chancellor Urges Politicians To Emulate Barau‘s Educational Gesture

Vice chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, has called on politicians, business communities, and stakeholders across Nigeria to emulate the educational empowerment initiative of deputy senate president, Senator Barau I. Jibrin. The call was made recently during a scholarship award ceremony held at the convocation centre of Bayero University Kano, where Senator […]

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