1 hour ago Nnamdi Kanu: Abaribe distances self from viral threat to shut down N’Assembly

Former Senate Minority Leader and the lawmaker representing Abia South District, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe on Friday denied the viral statement credited to him that he would disrupt plenary and shut down the National Assembly if President Bola Tinubu fails to call for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Read More

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5 h. ago IPU cannot consider Natasha’s petition – Senator Jimoh Ibrahim

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The chairman of the Senate Interparliamentary Committee, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has stated that the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) cannot consider the petition allegedly submitted by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan because it only accepts petitions from member states, not individuals. He clarified that this means Nigeria, not any individual senator, is the recognised […] The post IPU cannot consider Natasha’s petition – Senator Jimoh Ibrahim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NiMet warns of increased meningitis risk due to weather conditions

Urges early detection, vaccination The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a health advisory warning of an increased risk of read more NiMet warns of increased meningitis risk due to weather conditions

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5 h. ago Tackle national security threats, army chief urges commanders

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged battalion commanders to demonstrate exemplary leadership in their respective commands to enable troops to tackle emerging threats to national security effectively. Oluyede made this call while addressing battalion commanders participating in the just-concluded First Commanding Officers’ Workshop 2025, held at the Headquarters of 2 Division, Read More

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6 h. ago Opposition Lawmakers Hail INEC, RISIEC On Voters’ Register Release Ahead Rivers LG Polls

The Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) for the timely release of the voters’ register ahead of the August 9 local government elections in Rivers State. The lawmakers described the move as a crucial step toward ensuring credible and transparent polls. LEADERSHIP […]

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7 h. ago “Provide Evidence To Court That Akpabio Sexually Harassed You” – Deji Adeyanju Tells Senator Natasha

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has challenged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to provide concrete evidence of her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Adeyanju emphasises that without verifiable proof, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims will remain mere accusations. Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of making inappropriate advances during a visit to his residence in December 2023, leading to […] The post “Provide Evidence To Court That Akpabio Sexually Harassed You” – Deji Adeyanju Tells Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Natasha: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence In Akpabio’s Leadership

Nigeria Senate has passed a vote of confidence in its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, amid ongoing internal crisis facing the Red Chamber. The vote of confidence in Akpabio was passed unanimously during Thursday’s plenary, following a motion moved by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele and seconded by Deputy Minority Leader, Olalere Oyewumi. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that […] The post Natasha: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence In Akpabio’s Leadership appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Morning Fresh’s IWD 2025 Campaign: Celebrating Multifaceted Women and Breaking the Box

With March being International Women’s Month, brands are stepping up to join the global conversation about gender equality. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” is all about pushing for real change on inclusion, emphasizing urgent and decisive efforts to advance gender equality for all women and girls,and Morning Fresh dived in with an IWD campaign that’s Read More

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8 h. ago Despite Fubara’s Readiness To Present 2025 Budget, Rivers Assembly Adjourns Indefinitely

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Friday, adjourned sine die, thereby making it impossible for Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill of the State before the lawmakers next week. The decision of the House to adjourn indefinitely after passing three Bills into law, came less than 24 hours after Governor Fubara […]

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8 h. ago Wade into Senate, Rivers crises in nation’s interest, CD urges Tinubu

Tribune Online Wade into Senate, Rivers crises in nation’s interest, CD urges Tinubu Amid the crises rocking the Senate chamber and Rivers State, the Campaign for Democracy (CD) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to, as a matter of urgent public importance, invite all warring politicians and settle whatever misunderstanding they have against each other in the interest of democracy and good governance. This was just as […] Wade into Senate, Rivers crises in nation’s interest, CD urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Sokoto: Army, vigilantes kill multiple bandits in failed rescue mission

Tribune Online Sokoto: Army, vigilantes kill multiple bandits in failed rescue mission A lawmaker from the area, Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim, confirmed the attack, stating that at least four dead bandits were found in the aftermath, though many more may have been taken away by their comrades. Sokoto: Army, vigilantes kill multiple bandits in failed rescue mission Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Abia Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Accidents In Front Of School

Abia State House of Assembly Committee chairman on Power, Public Utilities, and Water, Aaron Uzordike has raised alarm over road accidents in front of Osusu Community/Secondary Schools in Aba. Uzordike expressed concern about the situation when he spoke to LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, the state capital, calling for all hands to be on deck ” to […]

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9 h. ago Traditional worshippers demand recognition from Plateau government

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Traditional worshippers in Plateau state have urged government at all level to to carry them along in the scheme of things.consider them in the scheme of things. The kingmaker to the Ngo-Long Pankshin traditional stool, Ma-Ajin Pankshin and the Ngo-Long Vel in Plateau state, Nde Monday Tokzakka also demanded for equal […] The post Traditional worshippers demand recognition from Plateau government appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago VIDEO: Asake’s alleged father publicly seeks help, claims he’s been abandoned

Tribune Online VIDEO: Asake’s alleged father publicly seeks help, claims he’s been abandoned He, however, appealed to Nigerians to come to his aid, stressing that he urgently needs financial assistance to manage his deteriorating health. VIDEO: Asake’s alleged father publicly seeks help, claims he’s been abandoned Tribune Online

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10 h. ago VeryDarkMan Releases Track ‘Court Case’ To Fund For Legal Battles

Controversial social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM) has released and shared snippets of his new song, “Court Case,” from his album ‘Body Of Christ.’ VDM, who shared parts of the music video on social media, urged his followers to stream his song so that he could make enough money to pay […]

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11 h. ago Unite in managing fiscal policies, Finance Minister urges stakeholders

Tribune Online Unite in managing fiscal policies, Finance Minister urges stakeholders The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has called for unity in fiscal management to reshape Nigeria's economic future. Unite in managing fiscal policies, Finance Minister urges stakeholders Tribune Online

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11 h. ago FG urged by innovators to apply system thinking in policymaking

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Stakeholders in the Innovation science and technology sector have called on federal government and policy makers to apply system thinking and system dynamics in public policy making in Nigeria. They made this request in a three day workshop, in Abuja themed “Application of System Thinking and System Dynamics for Transforming Public […] The post FG urged by innovators to apply system thinking in policymaking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Create additional wards for fair representation, Owu community urges INEC

Tribune Online Create additional wards for fair representation, Owu community urges INEC Makinde said, "Part of our discoveries are the unfortunate imbalances in the allocation of only three wards to Owu Community despite the huge population and voter registration strength. Create additional wards for fair representation, Owu community urges INEC Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Interests of state, people should take priority – Fubara to pro

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reminded the Martins Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly of the need to prioritise the interests of the state and the people over political conflicts. Fubara, who spoke in a letter dated March 13 and addressed to the Speaker, Amaewhule, proposed Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as a new date to present […] The post Interests of state, people should take priority – Fubara to pro-Wike lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Ilaje Demolition: Ebonyi Govt, NASS Member Commence Evacuation Of Indigenes

Ebonyi State Government and the member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo, federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Nkemkanma Kama, have commenced the evacuation of over 1,000 stranded Ebonyi Indigenes in Ilaje village, Lagos, following the demolition of the area by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). Speaking with LEADERSHIP Friday, the State Commissioner for Special […]

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