2 h. ago Natasha recall: Senator petitions IG, Kogi CP as kinsmen tackle INEC

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, over alleged forgery of signatures. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the petitions were submitted to the IG and the police commissioner on Friday afternoon. Some members of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s constituents, led by one Read More

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3 h. ago NASFAT, cleric slam Nigerian pilgrims over ‘unholy acts’ in Hajj

The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society of Nigeria has condemned the behaviour of some Nigerian Muslims performing the lesser hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. NASFAT urged Nigerian pilgrims to refrain from inappropriate and disrespectful conduct while in the holy city, stating that such actions did not represent Islam. In viral videos circulating on X (formerly Twitter), some Nigerian Read More

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5 h. ago June 12, 1993 Poll: “Heaven Won’t Have Fallen If Nwosu Declared Abiola Winner” – Oshiomhole On Why He Backed Senate To Reject Renaming INEC HQ After Him

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has commended Nigeria Senate for rejecting a motion to rename Independent National Electoral Commission’s Headquarters after Professor Humphrey Nwosu. The former governor of Edo State empathized that heaven wouldn’t have fallen of the ex-chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission late Nwosu declare Chief MKO Abiola as the winner of […] The post June 12, 1993 Poll: “Heaven Won’t Have Fallen If Nwosu Declared Abiola Winner” – Oshiomhole On Why He Backed Senate To Reject Renaming INEC HQ After Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nigeria in ‘safe hands’ with Tinubu as President, Akpabio says

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, stating that Nigeria is in “safe hands” under his administration. In a congratulatory message on Friday to mark Tinubu’s 73rd birthday, Akpabio credited the President’s role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress as instrumental to Muhammadu Buhari’s victories in the 2015 Read More

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6 h. ago Sowore Condemns Killing Of 16 Travellers In Edo, Demands Justice

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the gruesome mob killing of 16 northern travellers in Edo State, calling for the immediate prosecution of those responsible. The incident, which took place in Udune Efandion, Uromi, on Thursday, saw the travellers—mostly Hausa hunters—lynched after being falsely accused of being criminals. According to […]

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7 h. ago Serve us recall petition within 24 hours, Senator Natasha’s lawyers tell INEC

Tribune Online Serve us recall petition within 24 hours, Senator Natasha’s lawyers tell INEC Lawyers representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have issued a fresh demand to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Serve us recall petition within 24 hours, Senator Natasha’s lawyers tell INEC Tribune Online

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7 h. ago VIDEO: Obasanjo visits soilless farm lab, uproots vegetables 

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently visited the Soilless Farm Lab, an innovative agricultural hub renowned for pioneering cutting-edge, soil-free farming techniques. In a video shared on Friday by a farmer, Samson Ogbole, via Facebook, Obasanjo who was accompanied by traditional royalties, including the Olota of Ota and other dignitaries, was seen uprooting vegetables, a testament Read More

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8 h. ago Presidency dismisses Atiku’s allegations as unfounded, baseless political distraction

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed recent allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as unfounded and politically motivated. In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency criticised Atiku’s claims of being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged […] The post Presidency dismisses Atiku’s allegations as unfounded, baseless political distraction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Alleged defamation: Sen Natasha, husband threaten legal action against Nwaebonyi

Tribune Online Alleged defamation: Sen Natasha, husband threaten legal action against Nwaebonyi The said defamatory. statements made by you were widely circuiated by users of other social media platforms like Facebook, instagram and many more within and outside Nigeria with the intention of damaging the reputation of our clients. Alleged defamation: Sen Natasha, husband threaten legal action against Nwaebonyi Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency

Tribune Online Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency The Presidency has strongly refuted claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that he is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged financial transaction involving Lagos State. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency described Atiku’s allegations as […] Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Tinubu Disagrees With Senate, Says Nwosu ‘ll Be Remembered For His Commitment To Democratic Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has stated that former chairman of defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), Prof Humphery Nwosu would be remembered for his commitment to a democratic Nigeria. President Tinubu stated this during the funeral service for the late Professor at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Ajalli, Orumba North local government area of Anambra State on Friday. […]

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10 h. ago Killing of Edo hunters must be thoroughly investigated – Atiku

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the killing of some hunters in Edo State. The 2023 presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made the call in a statement issued on Friday. It was learnt that the hunters, who were travelling for Sallah, were intercepted […] The post Killing of Edo hunters must be thoroughly investigated – Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Akpabio never known for harassing women, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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10 h. ago Humphrey Nwosu buried in Anambra as Soludo vows to pursue recognition

The remains of the late former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (now the Independent National Electoral Commission), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, have been buried in his hometown, Ajalli,  Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Nwosu, who conducted the June 12, 1993, election annulled by former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, served as Read More

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10 h. ago Akpabio lacks traits of sexual harassment, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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11 h. ago Chief of Staff: Appointment of serving military officer heightens fears of militarization Rivers State government

…It’s a huge error that may spell doom ahead – former commissioner in Wike govt The appointment of a serving read more Chief of Staff: Appointment of serving military officer heightens fears of militarization Rivers State government

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12 h. ago Benue Salaries/Pensions: Quit peddling falsehood against Ortom – Agashua

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A former Senior Special Assistant to the immediate past Governor Samuel Ortom on Media, Mr Barnabas Agashua, has called on those peddling falsehoods against Chief Ortom to continue to mislead the public over salaries and pension arrears to desist from such acts henceforth. Agashua was reacting to what he described as […] The post Benue Salaries/Pensions: Quit peddling falsehood against Ortom – Agashua appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago VeryDarkMan Reacts As Court Blocks His Arrest In Mercy Chinwo’s Legal Feud

A Federal High Court has stepped in to stop the arrest of social media critic VeryDarkMan amid his ongoing legal battle with gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her former manager. The controversy began after a Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, issued a bench warrant for VeryDarkMan on March 13, 2025. This came […] The post VeryDarkMan Reacts As Court Blocks His Arrest In Mercy Chinwo’s Legal Feud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago “Delta Nursing Students Need To Be Celebrated For Mocking First Lady” – Sowore Says, Vows To Provide Legal Backing For Queried Student

Omoyele Sowore, a Nigerian journalist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has praised Delta State nursing students for mocking First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in a TikTok video. Sowore commended the students’ bravery, saying they deserve celebration for exercising their freedom of expression. He also vowed to provide legal support for Osato […] The post “Delta Nursing Students Need To Be Celebrated For Mocking First Lady” – Sowore Says, Vows To Provide Legal Backing For Queried Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago House Of Reps Moves To Provide Legal Backing For Alvan Ikoku Federal Varsity Of Education

The House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward formalising the status of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Imo State, as a fully recognised federal institution. On Thursday, lawmakers passed through the second reading a bill seeking to provide statutory backing for the university’s establishment. The proposed legislation, jointly sponsored by Speaker of […]

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