2 h. ago ‘It’s Not Our Turn Yet, Tinubu Must Finish 8 Years,’ Umahi Tells South

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has declared that it was not yet the turn of the South-East to produce the country’s president in 2027, urging the region to exercise patience and support the administration of President Bola Tinubu to complete its eight years in office. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]

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2 h. ago Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Emboldens Criminality – Atiku

The former Vice President criticised the most recent round of pardons, saying it has reduced the process to a mere triviality. The post Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Emboldens Criminality – Atiku appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago ASUU Orders Nationwide Strike From Monday, Demands Government Action On Lecturers’ Welfare

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week warning strike, directing lecturers across Nigeria to withdraw their services effective from 12 midnight on Sunday. The union described the period as a crucial window for the federal government to conclude ongoing negotiations with it. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, announced the strike during a […] The post ASUU Orders Nationwide Strike From Monday, Demands Government Action On Lecturers’ Welfare appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Hashim slams FG over insecurity, says genocide debate stems from leadership failures

Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has slammed the Federal Government, accusing it of prioritising political ambitions ahead of Nigeria’s security and unity. In a statement released over the weekend, Hashim criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration for what he described as a “shamefully political and […] The post Hashim slams FG over insecurity, says genocide debate stems from leadership failures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago “Tinubu’s Choice Of Amupitan As INEC Chair Is Right Choice”— NNPP Founder

The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Boniface Aniebonam, has expressed support for the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He commended President Bola Tinubu for making the appointment, describing it as a step in the right direction to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral […] The post “Tinubu’s Choice Of Amupitan As INEC Chair Is Right Choice”— NNPP Founder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigeria, France reinforce maritime security ties through Exercise ‘Crocodile Lift’

By Philip Nwosu In a renewed show of military partnership, the Nigerian and French military have conducted another edition of Exercise Crocodile Lift, a multinational training operation designed to enhance joint maritime security and amphibious operations within the Gulf of Guinea. The exercise, which took place at the Tarkwa Bay area of Lagos, brought together […] The post Nigeria, France reinforce maritime security ties through Exercise ‘Crocodile Lift’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago HURIWA condemns presidential pardon for murderers, hard drug traffickers

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned President Bola Tinubu for granting presidential pardons to hard drug traffickers and murderers. The group said for the fact that over 60 out of the 175 beneficiaries of the presidential pardons are drug traffickers now explains why President Tinubu rejected a […] The post HURIWA condemns presidential pardon for murderers, hard drug traffickers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Netizens Outraged Over Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon For Husband Killer Maryam Sanda

Nigerians have expressed outrage on social media following news that Maryam Sanda, who was convicted in 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, has been granted a presidential pardon by President Bola Tinubu. Sanda, who had spent years in prison, was among 175 inmates whose sentences were either commuted or pardoned on Friday, […]

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6 h. ago China warns US of countermeasures as Trump’s 100% tariff threat ignites new trade clash

China has warned it will take countermeasures if  Donald Trump, United States president goes ahead with his threat to impose read more China warns US of countermeasures as Trump’s 100% tariff threat ignites new trade clash

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6 h. ago Madagascar faces military mutiny as elite soldiers turn against president

A powerful military unit in Madagascar has declared that it is taking control of the country’s armed forces, escalating a read more Madagascar faces military mutiny as elite soldiers turn against president

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6 h. ago SERAP Asks New INEC Chair Amupitan To Make Prosecuting Electoral Crimes Top Priority

Last week, President Bola Tinubu nominated Amupitan as the new INEC chair. The post SERAP Asks New INEC Chair Amupitan To Make Prosecuting Electoral Crimes Top Priority appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago SERAP Asks INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan To Make Prosecuting Electoral Crimes Top Priority

Last week, President Bola Tinubu nominated Amupitan as the new INEC chair. The post SERAP Asks INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan To Make Prosecuting Electoral Crimes Top Priority appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago NDPHC hails Tinubu for approval of N4trn legacy debt defrayment

Jennifer Adighije, the managing director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for read more NDPHC hails Tinubu for approval of N4trn legacy debt defrayment

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7 h. ago Timi Frank Tasks Tinubu On Insecurity, Hails Trump, Others Over Concern For Nigeria

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately sack the nation’s security chiefs following the unabated killings of Nigerians across the country. Frank, in a statement in Abuja, in reaction to the fresh killing of soldiers in Borno State by suspected […]

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12 h. ago Tinubu flies to Rome for Aqaba process meeting on West Africa security

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Sunday, October 12, en route to Rome, Italy, to attend the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Level Meeting scheduled to commence on October 14. According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, accompanying the President are top government […] The post Tinubu flies to Rome for Aqaba process meeting on West Africa security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago 2027 poll: Jonathan to undergo eligibility, popularity tests

From Okwe Obi, Abuja   Ahead of the 2027 elections, First Daily has announced plans to conduct a nationwide online opinion poll to gauge the public acceptance of former President Goodluck Jonathan as a potential candidate. Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the publication, Daniel Iworiso-Marskson, in a statement yesterday, said the online poll would carry the […] The post 2027 poll: Jonathan to undergo eligibility, popularity tests appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago 2027: Why Jonathan is no threat to Tinubu –Abdulaziz, president’s aide

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Abdulaziz Abdulaziz is Senior Special Assistant (Print media) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In this interview, he spoke on the rumoured plans of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the Presidency in 2027. He also spoke on the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the implications of his absence for […] The post 2027: Why Jonathan is no threat to Tinubu –Abdulaziz, president’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Maryam Sanda, Convicted Of Killing Husband, Receives Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon

Sanda was sentenced to death by hanging by Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in January 2020. The post Maryam Sanda, Convicted Of Killing Husband, Receives Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Reports Of Genocide Against Christians In Nigeria Are False – Daniel Bwala

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed reports alleging genocide against Christians in Nigeria. He described the claims as “false narratives” being spread by some United States lawmakers and Western media outlets. Speaking on Friday, during an interview with France24 TV in Paris, Bwala said the Nigerian government has made […] The post Reports Of Genocide Against Christians In Nigeria Are False – Daniel Bwala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Joe Biden begins cancer treatment after prostate disease spreads to bones

Joe Biden, former United States president has begun radiation therapy as part of treatment for prostate cancer, his office confirmed read more Joe Biden begins cancer treatment after prostate disease spreads to bones

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