8 h. ago Wike counters Sowore’s allegation of criminality against Tinubu, praises rule of law

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, September 18, issued a robust response to activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore’s recent tweet labelling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal”. Sowore, on August 25, accused President Tinubu of dishonesty during his official […] The post Wike counters Sowore’s allegation of criminality against Tinubu, praises rule of law appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Reserved seats bill bold step for women’s inclusion, not tokenism – Kalu

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Ahead of the public hearing on the Reserved Seats Bill scheduled for September 22, 2025, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has emphatically stated that the bill is not an act of tokenism but a firm commitment to increasing women’s political representation and closing gender gaps in governance. […] The post Reserved seats bill bold step for women’s inclusion, not tokenism – Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Ogun Seals Five Chinese Firms Over Alleged Assault On Govt Officials

The state government alleged that the companies persistently violated environmental regulations. The post Ogun Seals Five Chinese Firms Over Alleged Assault On Govt Officials appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Electricity Tariff Governance in the Nigerian Power Sector: Navigating federal oversight and state autonomy

Introduction The liberalization of Nigeria’s electricity market under the Electricity Act 2023 (“the Act”) introduced a paradigm shift by devolving read more Electricity Tariff Governance in the Nigerian Power Sector: Navigating federal oversight and state autonomy

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16 h. ago Speaker Tajudeen, one of Africa’s most respected presiding officers — Agbese

Tribune Online Speaker Tajudeen, one of Africa’s most respected presiding officers — Agbese Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives, Rep. Phillip Agbese on Thursday described the Speaker of the 10th Assembly, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, as one of Africa's most respected presiding officers. Speaker Tajudeen, one of Africa’s most respected presiding officers — Agbese Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Fake Soldier, Three Suspected Car Thieves Arrested In Jigawa

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a man impersonating a soldier along with three other suspected car thieves in Jigawa State. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued to DAILY POST on Wednesday. According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday around 7:50 […] The post Fake Soldier, Three Suspected Car Thieves Arrested In Jigawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Nigeria To Harness WTO Fish Fund For Maritime Protection – Deputy Speaker

Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to the success of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a landmark achievement in global fisheries management. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu emphasised that Nigeria—the second African nation to ratify […]

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25 h. ago Boundaries Of Federal And State Governments In Electricity Regulations

The enactment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN),1999 (Fifth Alteration) (No.17) Act,2023 and the Electricity Act, 2023 which paved way for full devolution of intra-state electricity regulatory powers to state governments have stirred up a lot of contestations amongst stakeholders than ever imagined. The bone of contention appears rooted in the […]

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26 h. ago Saudi Arabia Releases 3 Nigerian Pilgrims Wrongly Accused Of Drug Trafficking

Nigeria has secured the release of three pilgrims who were detained in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last month  over alleged drug trafficking. The freed pilgrims are Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA’s) spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, revealed this yesterday. He said their freedom followed […]

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31 h. ago Nigeria To Harness WTO Fish Fund For Maritime Protection — Kalu

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to the success of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a landmark achievement in global fisheries management. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja by Kalu’s Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, he emphasised that Nigeria—the second African nation to ratify […]

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36 h. ago ‘Stop Blaming Tinubu, Hunger Has Always Been In Nigeria’, Bwala Fires Back At Atiku

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed claims that the hardship and hunger currently facing Nigerians were peculiar to the present administration. Bwala made the remarks on TVC’s FCT Brief in reaction to comments by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who accused the Tinubu government of worsening economic conditions. […]

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36 h. ago FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s Statement On Suspension Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

Tinubu announced that Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, Speaker Martins Amaewhule, and all members of the State House of Assembly will resume their official duties on Thursday. The post FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s Statement On Suspension Of Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

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37 h. ago Deputy Speaker leads dialogue on bill to boost women’s political representation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu, will join key stakeholders in a critical dialogue aimed at accelerating women’s participation in Nigerian governance. The event, hosted by Emerge Women Development Initiative under the SheThePeople platform, takes place on Thursday, […] The post Deputy Speaker leads dialogue on bill to boost women’s political representation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Buhari’s N22.7trn Printing Destroyed Nigerians’ Wealth – Dogara

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has blamed the administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari for the collapse of the naira. He said the economic downturn was a result of reckless policies implemented under Buhari’s government. Dogara, speaking on Tuesday at the inaugural parliamentary lecture of the House of Representatives Press Corps […] The post Buhari’s N22.7trn Printing Destroyed Nigerians’ Wealth – Dogara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago FUTA Teaching Hospital gets first advisory committee chairman

Tribune Online FUTA Teaching Hospital gets first advisory committee chairman The Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Akure, has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Olaseinde Bello as the first Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) of the hospital. The CMAC is the administrative head of the Directorate of Clinical Services, one of the three directorates that constitute the administrative structure of Federal Teaching Hospitals in the […] FUTA Teaching Hospital gets first advisory committee chairman Tribune Online

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41 h. ago Junta Accused Of Coveting Power In Crucial Guinea Referendum

The Sunday vote, which Guineans and the international community have been awaiting for years, opens the way for stalled political elections in the West African nation. The post Junta Accused Of Coveting Power In Crucial Guinea Referendum appeared first on Channels Television.

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45 h. ago NAMA seeks NASS support to end 50% deduction, attain financial autonomy

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has canvassed for the intervention of the National Assembly to end the 50% revenue read more NAMA seeks NASS support to end 50% deduction, attain financial autonomy

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46 h. ago How Buhari’s administration destroyed Nigerian economy — Dogara

Tribune Online How Buhari’s administration destroyed Nigerian economy — Dogara Says ex-president’s administration’s printing, injection of N227trn destroyed naira value FORMER speaker of the House of Representatives, who is currently the chairman, National Credit Guarantee Company, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has stated that the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari destroyed the nation’s economy with the injection of N22.7 trillion Ways and Means. Dogara, who […] How Buhari’s administration destroyed Nigerian economy — Dogara Tribune Online

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48 h. ago Lagos Assembly Seeks Independent Financing Of Council Legislatures

Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to prevail on the state’s Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development to develop a framework for independent financing of local government legislatures. The Assembly also asked the governor to support council autonomy and ensure capacity-building training for councillors on financial management. […]

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48 h. ago APC accuses Atiku of plundering, looting treasury, enthroning corruption, instigating anarchy

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused former vice president, Atiku Abubakar of plundering, looting the treasury, enthroning corruption and profligacy as state policy while in office and instigating anarchy against the incumbent government. The ruling party, while frowning at the statement credited to Atiku on Monday, described it as a […] The post APC accuses Atiku of plundering, looting treasury, enthroning corruption, instigating anarchy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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