64 m. ago Rescind State Of Emergency In Rivers Now, James Ebri Tells Tinubu

Ex- National Vice Chairman South-South, Democratic Front for People’s Federation (DFPF), comrade James D. Ebri, has charged  President Bola Tinubu, to end the state of emergency   in Rivers State and the suspension of the state governor  Similaye Fabura and his deputy. Ebri gave the charge while commenting on the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers […]

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21 h. ago LP’s Ngogbehei refutes HURIWA, denies Supreme Court sacked Abure

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Marcel Ngogbehei, Director General of the Labour Party’s Directorate of Mobilisation, has accused the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) of spreading misinformation by claiming that National Chairman Julius Abure illegally occupies his position following a Supreme Court ruling. In a statement issued on April 13, Ngogbehei called HURIWA’s assertions […] The post LP’s Ngogbehei refutes HURIWA, denies Supreme Court sacked Abure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Substandard CNG Kits Flooding Nigerian Markets, Says Northern Group

The Arewa Unity Forum (AUF) has expressed concern over an influx of substandard Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) kits and cylinders into the Nigerian market. The national chairman of AUF, Nasiru Umar, said that while the nation has embraced a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, safety and quality standards mustn’t be compromised. He added that […]

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28 h. ago APC Will Take Over Delta State In 2027 – Gov Okpebholo, Ganduje

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and national chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, have assured that Delta State, just like Edo, is ready to witness practical governance under an APC administration. The duo, alongside other party stalwarts in the South South over the weekend in Agbor, Delta State, said when they received members […]

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58 h. ago Leaders, key players killing PDP – Dan Orbih, national vice chairman, South

…Says Obaseki bruised, battered party in Edo   From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (South-south), Chief Dan Osi Orbih, has said that the selective application of the constitutional provisions of the PDP, as it affects membership positions and everything concerning the party, is the root […] The post Leaders, key players killing PDP – Dan Orbih, national vice chairman, South-south appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Arewa Forum passes vote of confidence on APC National Chairman, hails Wike’s nationalism

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Arewa Forum for Peaceful Coexistence has passed a vote of confidence on All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. National President Bature Haruna and Federal Capital Territory Coordinator Mark Okpanachi Ogah, speaking to journalists in Abuja, said the decision followed a thorough assessment of Ganduje’s leadership since […] The post Arewa Forum passes vote of confidence on APC National Chairman, hails Wike’s nationalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago APC Not Worried With Atiku, Others’ Coalition Visit To Buhari, Their Plans To Unseat Tinubu In 2027 Will Fail – Ganduje

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that coalition visitation led by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari will not be productive. Ganduje led this out on Friday while addressing newsmen after leading APC National Working Committee on a Sallah homage to Buhari at his residence in […] The post APC Not Worried With Atiku, Others’ Coalition Visit To Buhari, Their Plans To Unseat Tinubu In 2027 Will Fail – Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Ganduje leads APC’s NWC to Buhari, says move to form coalition against APC will fail

Abdullah Ganduje, national chairman of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, has described the ongoing move by Nasir El-Rufai, and read more Ganduje leads APC’s NWC to Buhari, says move to form coalition against APC will fail

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2 d. ago ‘A joint venture doomed to fail,’ Ganduje dismisses Atiku, others’ coalition talk

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed talks of an opposition merger ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the move as a futile alliance that is doomed to fail. Ganduje made the remarks on Friday while speaking to journalists after leading the APC National Working Committee on a Read More

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3 d. ago Our varsities certificating illiterates, awarding degrees to unworthy characters – Jega

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has lamented the drop in the quality of graduates being produced in the Nigerian universities. Jega said he had observed that, lately, many Nigerian universities were producing graduates not worthy in character and learning, adding that the development […] The post Our varsities certificating illiterates, awarding degrees to unworthy characters – Jega appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Labour Party: Why I’m most qualified for National Chairman – Lamidi Apapa

By Seyi Babalola Lamidi Apapa, the factional Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), claims he is the most constitutionally qualified person to lead the party amid its leadership crisis. Apapa stated this on ARISE TV’s News Night on Thursday, citing Article 14 of the party’s constitution as the basis for his opinion. He said that […] The post Labour Party: Why I’m most qualified for National Chairman – Lamidi Apapa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Rivers: Stop flouting court orders on LG appointment, Bode George warns Ibas

By Chinelo Obogo Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has urged the Rivers State Administrator Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) to halt the appointments of Local Government Administrators and reconstitution of state boards.    The rebuke follows a Federal High Court order by Justice Adamu Muhammed, barring Ibas from […] The post Rivers: Stop flouting court orders on LG appointment, Bode George warns Ibas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago You have no legal right to appoint anyone, Bode George slams Ibas

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olabode George, has cautioned the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), over recent appointments and reconstitution of boards in the state, describing them as illegal and potentially regrettable. He stated this on Friday in a strongly worded statement, urging Ibas to respect Read More

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4 d. ago Islamic cleric defends death penalty for whoever changes religion

An Islamic cleric and the National Chairman of the Council of Ulama, Dr. Ibrahim Jalingo, has endorsed death penalty for religious faithful who renounce their religion. In a strongly worded statement shared on his official Facebook page on Thursday, Jalingo openly defended a Hadith prescribing the death penalty for apostates and accused critics of Hadith Read More

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4 d. ago INEC chairman urges collaboration among West Africa election bodies

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has called for greater collaboration among Election Management Bodies in West Africa to strengthen democratic governance in the region. Yakubu spoke at the opening of the Extraordinary General Assembly of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions in Banjul, Gambia, according to a post via Read More

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4 d. ago INEC Chair Yakubu Seeks Stronger Regional Collaboration As ECONEC General Assembly Begins In Banjul

The chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for stronger ties and deeper collaboration among Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in the West African sub-region. According to Prof. Yakubu, working more closely together, was key to deepening democratic governance across the region. The INEC chairman made the call on Thursday […]

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4 d. ago ACF slams politicians over early 2027 campaigns, urges focus on governance

The Arewa Consultative Forum has condemned politicians embarking on early campaigns for the 2027 general elections, urging them to focus on addressing the country’s pressing issues. Speaking at its National Executive Committee meeting in Kaduna on Thursday, the ACF chairman, Mamman Osuman, said emphasis should be on governance that addresses the needs of Nigerians rather Read More

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4 d. ago Labour Party Needs A Northerner As National Chairman, Says Ex

A former presidential aspirant of the Labour Party (LP), Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, has called on the party to look northward for the next national chairman as Julius Abure is now out of the way. The United States-based Nigerian Nurse who is also the leader of Rescue Movement for New Nigeria, said this through his representative, […]

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5 d. ago PDP zonal congress: Ajiya debunks rumour of withdrawal from race

By Idu Jude, Abuja As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Zonal Congress gains momentum, Honourable Abraham Ajiya, a leading contender for the North Central National Vice Chairman position, has firmly dismissed rumours of his withdrawal. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9, ahead of the elective congress scheduled for April 12 […] The post PDP zonal congress: Ajiya debunks rumour of withdrawal from race appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago LP crisis: Otti, Obi, Nenadi urge INEC to enforce Supreme Court CTC

“I have no plans to leave LP,” says Obi By Idu Jude and Sola Ojo, Abuja Factional Labour Party (LP) leaders, including Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti, 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and Caretaker Committee Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman, have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement the Certified True Copy […] The post LP crisis: Otti, Obi, Nenadi urge INEC to enforce Supreme Court CTC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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