74 m. ago Angelique Kidjo set to make history as first African artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Tribune Online Angelique Kidjo set to make history as first African artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame In a groundbreaking achievement, Beninese-French singer and actress, Angelique Kidjo, is set to become the first African musician to receive a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. The announcement, made on July 2, 2025, names Kidjo alongside 35 other notable stars, including Grammy winners Miley Cyrus, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and Lyle Lovett. This prestigious […] Angelique Kidjo set to make history as first African artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Natasha: Judiciary Is Last Hope Of The Oppressed, Says Action Collective

A civic advocacy group, the Action Collective, has praised the Nigerian judiciary for declaring the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate as unconstitutional and illegal, describing the verdict as a bold affirmation of judicial independence and a beacon of hope for oppressed citizens. LEADERSHIP reports that the ruling, delivered by Justice […]

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11 h. ago Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Legislators in Otukpo local government council of Benue State have petitioned the State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia and the State House of Assembly over alleged misappropriation of funds, gross misconduct among other heist by the council chairman, Prince Maxwell Ogiri. The move was necessitated by initial alarm raised by Head […] The post Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago “People I Never Expected To Join Us Are Here, Their Plans Against Tinubu Will Fail” – ADC’s Chieftain

A member of the house of representatives and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress Leke Abejide has said that ongoing coalition efforts within the party, to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 are doomed to fail. The lawmaker, who is representing Yagba federal constituency in Kogi State described himself as the face and financier of […] The post “People I Never Expected To Join Us Are Here, Their Plans Against Tinubu Will Fail” – ADC’s Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago FCT Court Orders Senate To Recall Senator Natasha, Says Six Months Suspension Unconstitutional

Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, has faulted the suspension of Kogi State Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and nullified it. Justice Nyako also ordered the Senate to recall the suspended senator on grounds that her suspension for six months violated the Constitution and also denied her constituents of adequate representation. The judge […] The post FCT Court Orders Senate To Recall Senator Natasha, Says Six Months Suspension Unconstitutional appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago JUST IN: Senator Natasha found guilty of contempt, fined N5m

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been found guilty of contempt by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Justice Binta Nyako said Akpoti-Uduaghan violated the court’s order by publishing a satirical apology to the Senator President, Godswill Akpabio. Nyako stated that the apology, which was […] The post JUST IN: Senator Natasha found guilty of contempt, fined N5m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago “Buhari Didn’t Achieve All, But Tinubu’s Govt Is Worse” — Amaechi

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that ex- president Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration was better than President Bola Tinubu’s government. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, the former governor of Rivers State noted that Buhari outperformed Tinubu in security and institutional independence areas. He explained that his criticism of President Tinubu […] The post “Buhari Didn’t Achieve All, But Tinubu’s Govt Is Worse” — Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago CDS Musa Pledges Collaboration With NIS To Enhance Military Sports Training

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has expressed the military’s readiness to collaborate with the National Institute for Sports (NIS) in the training and retraining of coaches and athletes to achieve optimal performance. General Musa stated this during a courtesy visit by the NIS management, led by its director-general, Comrade Philip Shaibu, […]

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22 h. ago Coalition: Nenadi Usman, Abure camps resume tackles after Obi’s romance with ADC

Tribune Online Coalition: Nenadi Usman, Abure camps resume tackles after Obi’s romance with ADC It warned Nigerians that the “often mouthed ‘new Nigeria is POssible’ is a ruse and cannot be achieved with the assemblage of old, recycled, desperate and frustrated politicians in the coalition.” Coalition: Nenadi Usman, Abure camps resume tackles after Obi’s romance with ADC Tribune Online

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23 h. ago CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued an urgent call for the cancellation of illegitimate debts, sweeping reforms of global financial institutions, and increased legislative engagement in Nigeria’s development financing.    CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, made the call at the Financing for Development Conference, in Sevilla […] The post CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago World Climate Day: Kogi Assembly Speaker, Members Plant Trees

The speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, yesterday led other members in planting trees around the Assembly complex as part of activities to mark the 2025 World Climate Day. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the speaker, who led other members to plant trees around the Assembly Complex, emphasised the […]

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25 h. ago Belinda Enoma, Privacy/Data Protection Leader at Privacy & Security Consulting

Belinda Enoma is an award-winning thought leader, global empowerment speaker, seasoned data privacy and cybersecurity professional with a robust background read more Belinda Enoma, Privacy/Data Protection Leader at Privacy & Security Consulting

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32 h. ago Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change

Tribune Online Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change In a bid to address the global menace of climate change, the Kogi State House of Assembly has commenced a statewide tree planting campaign aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and reversing the effects of deforestation. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Umar Yusuf, emphasised the importance of the tree […] Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change Tribune Online

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32 h. ago ‘My Party, Our Party Now Is ADC’, Ihedioha Tells Supporters, Followers

Former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has informed his teeming supporters and followers that he had moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after quiting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing the leaders of his grasstoots-based Rebuild Imo Movement (RIM) structure at his Civil Centre residence on Thursday, […]

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36 h. ago Lagos LG poll: Deputy Speaker Meranda calls for unity among APC members

By Lukman Olabiyi The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has called for unity among members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the local government poll, slated for Saturday, July 12. Meranda made the call following a strategic meeting held at Lagos House, Marina, between […] The post Lagos LG poll: Deputy Speaker Meranda calls for unity among APC members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A newly unveiled research report has brought fresh urgency to the call for inclusive climate change governance in Nigeria, particularly in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa States. The study, which highlighted the disproportionate impacts of climate-related shocks on women and persons with disabilities in these states, was commissioned by the UK Government […] The post Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Zamfara, REA sign MoU on harnessing solar energy in power sector

From John Bassey, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has highlighted the benefits of solar energy and his government’s commitment to harnessing solar energy for mini-grids and autonomous power systems in the state. The Governor disclosed this at a roundtable meeting with officials of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) held in Abuja, where a […] The post Zamfara, REA sign MoU on harnessing solar energy in power sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Nigeria’s inflated oil revenue projections linked to legislators’ bogus projects

The long-standing habit of exaggerating oil revenues in Nigeria is used by the National Assembly to cover the bogus constituency read more Nigeria’s inflated oil revenue projections linked to legislators’ bogus projects

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44 h. ago Jigawa Assembly to pass diversity, equity bill soon — Speaker

Tribune Online Jigawa Assembly to pass diversity, equity bill soon — Speaker "This is a welcome development. We will do the needful as at when due for the benefit of our people who entrusted and mandated us for the job. Jigawa Assembly to pass diversity, equity bill soon — Speaker Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Political crisis: South Korean lawmakers vote to revise martial law rules

Tribune Online Political crisis: South Korean lawmakers vote to revise martial law rules The amendment of the martial law rules on Thursday also bans the military and police from entering the National Assembly without the approval of its speaker. Political crisis: South Korean lawmakers vote to revise martial law rules Tribune Online

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