28 m. ago Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, over the tribunal judgement affirming his victory in the governorship election held in the state in September last year. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and […] The post Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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96 m. ago New Investment Act will make $1trn economy goal attainable — Senator Izunaso

Tribune Online New Investment Act will make $1trn economy goal attainable — Senator Izunaso Senator representing Imo west and Chairman Senate Committee on Capital Market, Osita Izunaso, has expressed the confidence that the newly signed Investment and Securities Bill 2025 will make feasible the present administration projection of $1trn economy goal. He also said the new Act signed into law will make accessibility to the capital market seamless for […] New Investment Act will make $1trn economy goal attainable — Senator Izunaso Tribune Online

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1 hour ago UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor

Tribune Online UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, dismissed petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Action Alliance (AA) and Accord Party (AP) seeking to nullify the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Edo state governor. In dismissing the petition by the PDP and […] UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor Tribune Online

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2 h. ago “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South

Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), has called on the people of Abia South senatorial district to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and work towards the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections. Nkwonta urged local party leaders to launch an aggressive membership drive, […] The post “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Bayelsa gov urges citizens to maintain law, order amid rally dispute

The Governor of Bayelsa State,  Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration was not against rallies and would always abide by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in respecting the fundamental rights of individuals. Diri, who stated this on Wednesday at the 158th state executive council meeting in Yenagoa, said he would ensure Read More

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2 h. ago Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize large areas — Defense minister

Tribune Online Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize large areas — Defense minister “I call on the residents of Gaza to act now to eliminate Hamas and return all the kidnapped,” he said. “This is the only way to end the war.” Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize large areas — Defense minister Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere’s spokesman, Odumakin

Tribune Online Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere’s spokesman, Odumakin The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams; human rights activist, Femi Falana; 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore; the deceased's wife, Joe Okei-Odumakin; and others have commemorated the life and times of the former spokesman of the Afenifere Group, Yinka Odumakin. Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere’s spokesman, Odumakin Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin

Tribune Online Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams; human rights activist, Femi Falana; 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore; the deceased's wife, Joe Okei-Odumakin; and others have commemorated the life and times of the former spokesman of the Afenifere Group, Yinka Odumakin. Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force

Tribune Online Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged Course 7 Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) from the state to be exemplary officers and agents of positive change in the Nigerian Police Force. Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Tribune Online

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4 h. ago 61st anniversary: College of Animal Health Ibadan to graduate 820 students

Tribune Online 61st anniversary: College of Animal Health Ibadan to graduate 820 students The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, will graduate 820 students as part of activities marking its 61st anniversary. 61st anniversary: College of Animal Health Ibadan to graduate 820 students Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Soludo launches security committee to boost safety in Anambra

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha In a move to enhance the safety and security of Anambra residents, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has inaugurated a new state security supervisory committee, with the mandate of ensuring that the units of Agunechemba and their members are duly registered in accordance with the law, monitoring their activities, and generally improving the […] The post Soludo launches security committee to boost safety in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago FG urges oil industry experts to match efforts with tangible investments

The Federal Government has called on International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria to ramp up investments in the country’s oil and gas sector, emphasizing that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has provided every necessary incentive to ensure seamless and profitable operations. This was made known in a statement signed by the SA […] The post FG urges oil industry experts to match efforts with tangible investments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NAFDAC poised to ensure Nigerians assess quality medical products

NAFDAC has urged stakeholders in the healthcare space to support its laudable initiatives to combat substandard and fortified products. read more NAFDAC poised to ensure Nigerians assess quality medical products

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6 h. ago Edo Gov Tribunal Dismisses Action Alliance’s Petition Against Okpebholo, APC

Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by Action Alliance and Adekunle Omoaje against the election victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The court in Abuja, on Wednesday, also rejected petition by AA against the state’s ruling party, All Progressives Congress and Independent National Electoral Commission. In its judgment, three-member tribunal struck […] The post Edo Gov Tribunal Dismisses Action Alliance’s Petition Against Okpebholo, APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago CCD calls for full inclusion of PWDs in Akwa Ibom’s petroleum development plans

Tribune Online CCD calls for full inclusion of PWDs in Akwa Ibom’s petroleum development plans Centre for Citizens with Disabilities has demanded that Persons with Disabilities (PWD) be included in the development of the host community and the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act. Founding Executive Director of the Centre, Mr David Anyaele, said CCD has gathered key issues relating to disabilities in Akwa Ibom State, to create a form […] CCD calls for full inclusion of PWDs in Akwa Ibom’s petroleum development plans Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Governor Radda urges Katsina officials to streamline bureaucracy for efficiency

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, has received heads of government agencies that were on Sallah homage at the read more Governor Radda urges Katsina officials to streamline bureaucracy for efficiency

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7 h. ago JUST IN: Edo Tribunal strikes out Accord Party’s petition against Gov Okpebholo’s election

Tribune Online JUST IN: Edo Tribunal strikes out Accord Party’s petition against Gov Okpebholo’s election The tribunal noted that while the petitioners alleged corrupt practices and non-compliance with the Electoral Act in the September 21, 2024 election, they did not present specific details of polling units or wards where the alleged irregularities occurred. JUST IN: Edo Tribunal strikes out Accord Party’s petition against Gov Okpebholo’s election Tribune Online

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7 h. ago HURIWA urges DSS, NSA to arrest those calling for retaliation against Southerners

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National read more HURIWA urges DSS, NSA to arrest those calling for retaliation against Southerners

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8 h. ago Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain urges govt

Tribune Online Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain urges govt He further emphasised that retirees should not be left to struggle, advocating for timely gratuities and training programmes to help them transition smoothly into post-service life. Prioritise pensioners’ gratuities over infrastructure, Kwara APC chieftain urges govt Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Tanker explosion: FG urged to ban movement of trucks in daytime

Tribune Online Tanker explosion: FG urged to ban movement of trucks in daytime The former Corp Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi, has called on the Federal Government to implement a 6pm ban on trucks and tanker movement in a bid to avert recurring explosions in Nigeria. Tanker explosion: FG urged to ban movement of trucks in daytime Tribune Online

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