43 h. ago Court orders substituted service of NRM’s contempt charge on INEC Chairman

Tribune Online Court orders substituted service of NRM’s contempt charge on INEC Chairman “Despite being aware, the Judgment Debtor (INEC) refused to comply with the judgment of this Honourable Court till date. Court orders substituted service of NRM’s contempt charge on INEC Chairman Tribune Online

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51 h. ago FCT Minister Wike Approves Construction Of INEC Annex In Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the construction of a new annex building for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The development is aimed at enhancing the commission’s capacity ahead of future elections. Speaking during a meeting with the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, June […] The post FCT Minister Wike Approves Construction Of INEC Annex In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Recover Govt Vehicles Smuggled To Ghana, Niger After Abuja Thefts

The Nigeria Police Force has recovered several vehicles stolen in Abuja and smuggled across borders to Ghana and Niger Republic through coordinated international operations with INTERPOL. In a statement released over the weekend, Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the operations were carried out through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja, in partnership […] The post Police Recover Govt Vehicles Smuggled To Ghana, Niger After Abuja Thefts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago APC chieftain demands NCAA overhaul over passenger extortion claims

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The South-South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere, has called for urgent regulatory intervention in Nigeria’s aviation sector, condemning what he described as the “dubious and unjust” treatment of passengers. In a statement issued in Abuja, Agbomhere recalled that an airline, operating with impunity, allegedly refused […] The post APC chieftain demands NCAA overhaul over passenger extortion claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigerian Army inducts 6,195 new soldiers to combat insurgency, security challenges

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army has inducted 6,195 newly recruited soldiers to bolster its efforts against insecurity, following the Passing Out Parade (PoP) for the 88 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) at Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, Kaduna State, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.  The recruits, who began their six-month intensive training on January 13, […] The post Nigerian Army inducts 6,195 new soldiers to combat insurgency, security challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive – Jega

Insists that immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive Former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru M. Jega has lamented that those who were elected to protect Nigeria’s democracy have become its greatest threat. Jega, a professor of Political Science, made the observation while presenting a paper […] The post Immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive – Jega appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago I Have No Regret Naming ICC After Tinubu – Wike Fires Back At Critics

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he has no regrets naming the recently renovated Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite public backlash. Speaking on Friday during the inauguration of the 15-kilometre left-hand service carriageway of OSEX Stage II from Ring Road I to Wassa […] The post I Have No Regret Naming ICC After Tinubu – Wike Fires Back At Critics appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Lasaco Assurance Assures Of Effective Insurance Northern Coverage

Lasaco Assurance Plc has assured prospective and existing policyholders in the Northern region of effective insurance coverage. This assurance was made during its 2025 Customer Forum for the Northern Region in Maitama, Abuja recently. The forum brought together a distinguished assembly of customers, including policyholders, brokers, corporate and industry partners, to engage in a robust […]

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9 d. ago Ground Rent: Sealing Embassies Will Cost Nigeria, Avoid Diplomatic Issues — Falana Warns Wike

Controversial Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his plan to seal 34 embassies and foreign missions said to be owing ground rents in Abuja. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that Wike administration in the FCT had published details of 9,000 debtors in newspapers, asking them […] The post Ground Rent: Sealing Embassies Will Cost Nigeria, Avoid Diplomatic Issues — Falana Warns Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago How CJN Uwais saved my life in alleged 1995 phantom coup – Col. Fadile

From Godwin Tsa Abuja Col. Bello Fadile (retd) has recounted how the late Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, intervened on his behalf during his detention in 1995 over the alleged phantom coup by braving the military regime to ensure his release. Col. Fadile, the first military-trained lawyer with a Doctorate in […] The post How CJN Uwais saved my life in alleged 1995 phantom coup – Col. Fadile appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago How CJN Uwais saved my life in alleged 1995 fathom coup –Col. Fadile

From Godwin Tsa Abuja Col. Bello Fadile (retd) has recounted how the late Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais intervened on his behalf during his detention in 1995 over the alleged fathom coup by braving the military regime to ensure his release. Col. Fadile, the first military-trained lawyer with a Doctorate degree […] The post How CJN Uwais saved my life in alleged 1995 fathom coup –Col. Fadile appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago How Late CJN, Uwais saved my life in alleged 1995 fathom coup – Col. Bello Fadile

From Godwin Tsa Abuja A retired military officer, Col. Bello Fadile,  has recounted how the late Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais intervened on his behalf during his detention in 1995 over the alleged fathom coup by braving the military regime to ensure his release. Col. Fadile, the first military-trained lawyer with […] The post How Late CJN, Uwais saved my life in alleged 1995 fathom coup – Col. Bello Fadile appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Don’t Politicize Bloodshed” – PDP Warns Alia Over Comments On Killings In Benue

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has issued a strong response to Governor Hyacinth Alia’s recent allegations linking Abuja-based politicians to ongoing killings in the state. Governor Alia, during a live interview on Saturday, had claimed that some political figures from Benue, now holding office in Abuja, were responsible for the insecurity ravaging […] The post “Don’t Politicize Bloodshed” – PDP Warns Alia Over Comments On Killings In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Respect Court’s Mandate Over Our Party’s Chairmanship Or Face Imprisonment” NRM Warns INEC

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has issued a stern warning to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over his alleged refusal to obey a court ruling recognizing Chief Edozie Njoku as the party’s National Chairman. Njoku, while addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, questioned why INEC had yet to […] The post “Respect Court’s Mandate Over Our Party’s Chairmanship Or Face Imprisonment” NRM Warns INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027: President should not be appointing INEC Chairman —  Forum

Tribune Online 2027: President should not be appointing INEC Chairman —  Forum This proposal advocates for the establishment of an independent body that will be responsible for selecting a set of candidates for INEC leadership to the President 2027: President should not be appointing INEC Chairman —  Forum Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Anambra guber: INEC publishes final list of candidates, date for campaign kickoff

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the November Anambra State governorship election, clearing 16 out of the 19 registered parties to participate in the poll. The commission, in a statement released by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, […] The post Anambra guber: INEC publishes final list of candidates, date for campaign kickoff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Anambra: 8 Women In The Ring As INEC Publishes Final List Of Guber Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates who will contest in the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed in Abuja on Wednesday. He said 16 out of the 19 registered political parties will be participating […]

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2 w. ago APC wouldn’t have won in 2015 if Yakubu was INEC chairman – Amaechi

Former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi has said the current chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, would have been a stumbling block for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 elections if he were in charge at the time. Amaechi made the comment while speaking on Arise TV late on Tuesday night, […] The post APC wouldn’t have won in 2015 if Yakubu was INEC chairman – Amaechi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Excessive rainfall, poor drainages and climate change responsible for Mokwa flooding – FG

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has debunked the speculations that the recent devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, was caused by release of water from nearby dams. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, who stated this at a news conference in Abuja explained that both the Kainji and […] The post Excessive rainfall, poor drainages and climate change responsible for Mokwa flooding – FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Unpaid Ground Rent: I Love Stepping On Toes Of Big Men – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that he derives joy from stepping on the toes of ‘big men’. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Wike’s statement is coming amid controversies surrounding recent sealing of Peoples Democratic Party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. Recall that the former governor of Rivers State, had directed staff of […] The post Unpaid Ground Rent: I Love Stepping On Toes Of Big Men – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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