2 h. ago CSOs blame politicians for Benue killings, MACBAN denies involvement

A coalition of civil society organisations has urged President Bola Tinubu to caution some politicians at the federal level who are escalating the crisis in Benue State, intending to instigate the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency. They made the appeal on Sunday at a press conference in Abuja. The CSOs under the Read More

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4 h. ago “I’m No More Godfather, Want To Be Father” – APC’s Nicholas Ukachukwu

Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, has vowed to end the era of godfatherism in the state’s political landscape. Ukachukwu made this declaration after emerging as the APC’s candidate in the party’s primary election held at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Center in Awka. He was declared winner […] The post “I’m No More Godfather, Want To Be Father” – APC’s Nicholas Ukachukwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FG To Deploy Robotic Machines For Underwater Bridge Inspections – Umahi

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to deploy robotic machines for the underwater inspection of bridges across the country. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the initiative on Sunday, aiming to enhance bridge safety and maintenance. The use of robotic technology will provide more accurate and efficient inspections, particularly in hard-to-reach underwater areas. This […] The post FG To Deploy Robotic Machines For Underwater Bridge Inspections – Umahi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago As rebuilding set to start: Rivers Solad confronted by ruined infrastructure, now armed with adequate information

The Sole Administrator running the affairs of Rivers State seems confronted by numerous ruins around the state following deliberate burning read more As rebuilding set to start: Rivers Solad confronted by ruined infrastructure, now armed with adequate information

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7 h. ago Group Urges Tinubu To Probe Defence Minister Over Alleged Abuse Of Office

The Civil Rights and Anti-Corruption Network (CRACON) has called on President Bola Tinubu to set up a special investigative committee to probe Defence Minister, Muhammed Abubakar Badaru, over allegations of abuse of office and conflict of interest. In a statement on Wednesday by CRACON’s coordinator, Folashade Olumiya, the group urged the president to demonstrate consistency […]

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9 h. ago Tinubu Has Prioritised Delivery Of Democracy Dividends – Senate Leader

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has said President Bola Tinubu has been encouraging them as political leaders to always deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians. This came as the Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji said governors, federal lawmakers, state lawmakers, local government chairmen and others holding elective positions are delivering democracy dividends to Nigerians […]

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11 h. ago Anambra CP hails officers for peaceful governorship primaries

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has hailed the police officers, especially those deployed for the just-concluded political parties’ governorship primary elections on Saturday. Orutugu commended the officers in a press statement issued by the spokesman for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga, on Sunday. He reminded the officers that there was still much work Read More

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11 h. ago VIDEO: ‘Infiltrate parties, secure governors’, Alibaba outlines Obasanjo’s political strategies for winning election

Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba has revealed some political strategies he learned from former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. In an interview with Outside the Box Podcast, aired on YouTube on Saturday, Alibaba shed light on the political dynamics in Nigeria, disclosing the steps required to win a presidential election in the Read More

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11 h. ago I ‘ll Retire From Active Politics After Second Term — Gov Otti

Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti has declared that he will retire from active politics without seeking senatorial seat after serving the state for second term as governor. Otti stated this during the weekend at a reception organised in his honour by the Aba Branch of the Union of Anambra State Associations, in Aba. “I […]

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12 h. ago “I’ve Caught Wives Of Powerful Men In Philandering Acts” – Alibaba Spills

Veteran Nigerian comedian Alibaba has dropped jaws with a bombshell revelation about what goes on behind the scenes in the homes of some of the country’s most powerful men. In a recent interview that surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Alibaba claimed he had witnessed the wives of top politicians, governors, and other influential […] The post “I’ve Caught Wives Of Powerful Men In Philandering Acts” – Alibaba Spills appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Gov Mbah to lead Governors Roundtable at Commonwealth Summit in London

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, will spearhead a State Governors Roundtable at the 2025 Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) in London, starting Monday, 7 April. The session will focus on unlocking opportunities in Enugu and beyond, as announced in a weekend press release by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). CWEIC, tasked […] The post Gov Mbah to lead Governors Roundtable at Commonwealth Summit in London appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago ‘I was sleeping in Canada when destiny called,’ says Alaafin

Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, has recounted the surprising and humbling journey that led to his emergence as the monarch of the historic Yoruba kingdom. Speaking in an interview published in the Nigerian Tribune on Saturday, the engineer-turned-king revealed that he never actively sought the throne and was not politically Read More

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17 h. ago Red Chamber: Senate or Soap Opera? How Akpabio vs. Natasha became the new Netflix of Nigerian politics

In a stunning twist that even Nollywood scriptwriters couldn’t have penned better, the Nigerian Senate has taken a sharp detour read more Red Chamber: Senate or Soap Opera? How Akpabio vs. Natasha became the new Netflix of Nigerian politics

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17 h. ago “God Said Day Is Coming When RCCG Council Will One Day Hold Meeting On The Moon” – Adeboye

Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has shared a revelation, stating that God told him the church’s governing council will one day meet on the moon. During the April edition of the Holy Ghost Congress convention, shared on X Saturday, the cleric emphasised that although God’s promises may […] The post “God Said Day Is Coming When RCCG Council Will One Day Hold Meeting On The Moon” – Adeboye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Business Leaders, Policymakers To Promote National Economic Growth

Business and thought leaders, policymakers, business executives, industry stakeholders and traditional rulers, are gathering  in Kano to engage in critical discussions on Nigeria’s economic trajectory. The programme titled: ‘For The Love of The Country’ Conference set to take place on May 29, 2025, in Kano, has the theme: ‘Reimagining Nigeria’s Economy for a Prosperous Future: […]

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20 h. ago RCCG will soon hold governing council meetings on the moon – Adeboye

By Chinelo Obogo General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, recently revealed during the church’s monthly Holy Ghost Service that he received a divine message indicating the church’s governing council meetings would eventually take place on the moon. The event was held at Redemption City, the church’s headquarters located […] The post RCCG will soon hold governing council meetings on the moon – Adeboye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago New York Times: A female senator faces down a ‘classic abuse of power’ in Nigeria

When Nigeria’s third most powerful politician was accused of sexual harassment on national television this year, a fierce backlash ensued read more New York Times: A female senator faces down a ‘classic abuse of power’ in Nigeria

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23 h. ago Group faults smear campaign against Patience Jonathan over accused domestic workers’ trial

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A group, Bayelsa Renaissance, has faulted what it called an ongoing smear campaign against former Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, over the arrest and trial of those involved in the 2019 burglary of her home in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The group declared as “false and […] The post Group faults smear campaign against Patience Jonathan over accused domestic workers’ trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago I lost my granddaughter after Patience Jonathan ordered her mother’s detention – 78

Ibiamina Igbiri, 78-year-old mother of Deborah Erema, who is one of the 15 people remanded in prison since 2019 for allegedly stealing Mrs Patience Jonathan’s jewellery speak to CHUKWUDI AKASIKE and TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about the pain she has suffered due to the imprisonment of her daughter since 2019 How old are you? My name is Read More

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24 h. ago 10 Years After, Nigeria Fails To Enforce Tobacco Control Act

Ten years after signing the National Tobacco Control Act, the federal government has yet to implement the law. The law, which was assented to by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015, was intended to reduce tobacco consumption and shield the public, especially the youths, from the health hazards of smoking. This inaction on the legislation […]

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