82 m. 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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3 h. ago Osun LG election: 18 political parties participated in poll — OSSIEC

Tribune Online Osun LG election: 18 political parties participated in poll — OSSIEC     The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has revealed that no fewer than 18 political parties participated in the local government election held on Saturday in the state. In a statement posted on X by OSSIEC INFO, the electoral body described the election as the first credible local government poll in over a […] Osun LG election: 18 political parties participated in poll — OSSIEC Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Anambra election: Umeoji, Soludo, Nwoye lead in opinion poll

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja An opinion poll result released in Abuja on Saturday regarding the forthcoming 2025 Anambra State governorship election indicated that Chukwuma Umeoji (54.6%) was receiving majority support across different demographics. He was closely followed by the incumbent Governor, Chukwuma Soludo (22.3%), who also retained significant support but faces challenges due to governance […] The post Anambra election: Umeoji, Soludo, Nwoye lead in opinion poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Osun LG poll: Only lockdown took place in Osun, not election – APM

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Hon Adewale Adebayo, has described the Saturday local government election as a “mere lockdown.” According to him, an election only took place at Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke; he insisted that other areas experienced a lockdown. Adebayo, who stated that […] The post Osun LG poll: Only lockdown took place in Osun, not election – APM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Action Alliance Amends Constitution, Extends Tenure Of Udeze, Others By 2 Years

The Action Alliance (AA) has amended its constitution, extending the tenure of its National Chairman, Kenneth Udeze, and other national officers by two years. The decision was taken at the party’s 2025 Elective National Convention on Saturday in Abuja, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The extension, party officials said, was […]

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8 h. ago Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts

Tribune Online Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Agriculture experts have said that capacity building on commercial fodder production and value chain addition, organised for livestock farmers and other actors in the livestock value chain in Kwara state, is capable of ensuring food security and improved livelihood. Speaking separately at the end of a five-day capacity building for 100 livestock farmers on fodder […] Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Tribune Online

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10 h. ago MKO Abiola’s Son Speaks Out After IBB’s Revelation On June 12 Election Annulment

Abdulmumuni Abiola, son of Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, has opened up about his feelings on former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida’s acknowledgment that his father won the June 12, 1993, presidential election. Abdulmumuni, in a chat with Punch, noted that emotions are still raw as he recalls the events surrounding the annulled election. “I remember after […] The post MKO Abiola’s Son Speaks Out After IBB’s Revelation On June 12 Election Annulment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban

Tribune Online ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban An independent global news organization, The Associated Press (AP), has filed a lawsuit against three officials in the administration of United States President, Donald Trump, alleging that the White House violated the First and Fifth Amendments by barring AP reporters from certain presidential events, including Oval Office gatherings and travel aboard Air Force One. The […] ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Osun LG poll: Adeleke votes, commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law

Tribune Online Osun LG poll: Adeleke votes, commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law According to him, "the President is a true democrat with huge democratic credentials, submitting that his administration has all along been very supportive and collaborative with the federal government." Osun LG poll: Adeleke votes, commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Safety Of Your Funds In Banks Guaranteed, NDIC Assures Depositors

Managing director and chief executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Bello Hassan has assured that with strict regulations put in place by the corporation, depositors need not worry about the safety of their money in the country’s banks. He gave the assurance at the NDIC’s Special Day at the ongoing 46th edition of […]

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12 h. ago Accusation against Otuaro false and baseless – Niger Delta civil society groups 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Concerned Niger Delta Civil Society Groups, comprising the Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum, Ex Agitators Third Phase, Ndukwa Youth Association and other key stakeholders, have strongly condemned the false and malicious allegations made against Chief Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The spokesman,high chief Ebizimor Preye Raphael […] The post Accusation against Otuaro false and baseless – Niger Delta civil society groups  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Dominion varsity chancellor charges new students to aim for top grades

Tribune Online Dominion varsity chancellor charges new students to aim for top grades He urged them to be focused, set priorities and shun all acts capable of distracting them and ensure that they conduct themselves in a very peaceful manner. Dominion varsity chancellor charges new students to aim for top grades Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Association Lauds Kebbi Governor, Minister On Support For Tinubu

Leaders of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network (RHAN) have attributed the large turnout at the recent political rally in Kebbi State to the commendable efforts of President Bola Tinubu and the goodwill of the state’s leaders. The group, which played a significant role in campaigning for Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, specifically acknowledged the […]

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13 h. ago Labour Party Pulls Out Of Osun LG Poll Over Security Concerns

The Osun State chapter of the Labour Party has disclosed its withdrawal from the Local Government election scheduled for Saturday, citing inadequate security arrangements by the State Independent Electoral Commission. Adebayo Bello, the State Chairman of the Party, made the disclosure on Friday in Osogbo, stressing that the Party’s decision was necessitated by the lack […] The post Labour Party Pulls Out Of Osun LG Poll Over Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Lagos, Bauchi speakers, lawmakers drum support for diversity, equity, inclusion bill

By Lukman Olabiyi The Speakers of the Lagos and Bauchi States Houses of Assembly, along with lawmakers and experts from across Nigeria, have expressed their strong support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Bill, being promoted by the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC). The call for support came during a two-day Co-Creation […] The post Lagos, Bauchi speakers, lawmakers drum support for diversity, equity, inclusion bill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago INEC: We’ll conduct presidential, governorship, other polls in one day if NASS gives nod

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed readiness to conduct presidential, parliamentary and governorship elections in Nigeria on a single day if the National Assembly will enact a law endorsing it. INEC’s Director of Operation, Adigun Hakeem, made the disclosure in his remarks at a Policy Dialogue on Single Day […] The post INEC: We’ll conduct presidential, governorship, other polls in one day if NASS gives nod appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Osun LG: Confusion reigns as court okays election, police withdraw

The Osun State Police Command and the state Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps may not be deploying operatives for today’s local government election, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. While the two security organisations did not officially confirm or deny their participation in the poll, top sources said security agencies were not directed to participate in Read More

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22 h. ago No going back on Saturday LG polls, Osun govt replies Police

Tribune Online No going back on Saturday LG polls, Osun govt replies Police Osun State Government has rejected the Nigerian Police Force’s advice to suspend the Saturday local government elections, citing concerns over police partisanship and the need to uphold the rule of law. This was contained in a statement signed Friday by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi. The government expressed its […] No going back on Saturday LG polls, Osun govt replies Police Tribune Online

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22 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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23 h. ago Court Orders Conduct Of Osun LG Polls On Saturday Amid Insecurity Threat 

An High Court sitting in Ilesa, Osun State has ordered Osun State Independent Electoral Commission to go ahead with Saturday elections across 30 local government areas in the state. Justice A. Aderibigbe, who gave the judgement on Friday, stated that there is vacancy in all the LGAs of the state as held by the judgement […] The post Court Orders Conduct Of Osun LG Polls On Saturday Amid Insecurity Threat  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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