1 hour ago 2027: Tinubu’s ‘Incompetence’ Behind My Renewed Push To Be President — Obi

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that the incumbent President Bola Tinubu’s “incompetent leadership” was the driving force behind his renewed push to contest Nigeria’s highest office in the 2027 general election. Obi disclosed this on Sunday evening during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ programme, where he criticised the current […]

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1 hour ago NADCEL 2025: COAS should be commended for reinvigorating Army— Olowu of Kuta  

Tribune Online NADCEL 2025: COAS should be commended for reinvigorating Army— Olowu of Kuta   As the Nigerian Army rounds up its annual Nigerian Army Day Celebrations in Kaduna, Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr. Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, CON, Tegbosun iii, said the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, should be commended for reinvigorating the army. Olowu, in a statement issued by his media office in […] NADCEL 2025: COAS should be commended for reinvigorating Army— Olowu of Kuta   Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Former Benue Governor’s Aide, Okoh Lawrence Resigns From PDP

Comrade Okoh Lawrence, a former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Benue State, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), signaling a notable political shift within Ehaje Ward 11 of Ogbadibo Local Government Area. Lawrence’s resignation was contained in a letter dated July 5, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman […] The post Former Benue Governor’s Aide, Okoh Lawrence Resigns From PDP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NAOWA 81 Division distributes relief Materials to widows of slain soldiers in Lagos, Ogun

BY PHILIP NWOSU As part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 81 Division Chapter, has extended humanitarian support to widows of fallen soldiers and orphanages across Lagos and Ogun States. In a statement the spokesperson of the Division, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, said the […] The post NAOWA 81 Division distributes relief Materials to widows of slain soldiers in Lagos, Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Ekiti govt begins training of 500 newly recruited Amotekun, anti

Tribune Online Ekiti govt begins training of 500 newly recruited Amotekun, anti-grazing corps The Ekiti State Government has announced the commencement of a three-week training programme for 500 newly recruited officers and personnel of the Amotekun, Anti-Grazing, and Agro-Marshal Corps. Ekiti govt begins training of 500 newly recruited Amotekun, anti-grazing corps Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Police Declare 2 LG Appointees Wanted Over Attempted Murder In Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has declared two senior political appointees of Ahoada-East local government area wanted over alleged attempt to murder the Sole Administrator of the council, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday, stated that the suspects – […]

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8 h. ago NIPOST refutes report linking it to drug trafficking claims under Tinubu administration

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has denied allegations that Nigerian courier services have been transporting hard drugs since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office. In a statement issued over the weekend and signed by its spokesperson, Franklin Alao, the Service described the headline of the report titled “Nigerian courier services easily […] The post NIPOST refutes report linking it to drug trafficking claims under Tinubu administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago SERAP to Tinubu: Don’t shield NDDC looters, publish audit report, prosecute saboteurs

Tribune Online SERAP to Tinubu: Don’t shield NDDC looters, publish audit report, prosecute saboteurs The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the immediate publication of the forensic audit report on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), which reportedly details the... SERAP to Tinubu: Don’t shield NDDC looters, publish audit report, prosecute saboteurs Tribune Online

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10 h. ago NAF hosts nationwide veterans’ parley to honour retired officers

Tribune Online NAF hosts nationwide veterans’ parley to honour retired officers The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Saturday, hosted a nationwide Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Veterans’ Parley as a gesture of gratitude and remembrance to reconnect.... NAF hosts nationwide veterans’ parley to honour retired officers Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Police Alert Oyo Residents Over ‘Black Axe’ Cult Founders’ Day 

The Oyo State Police Command has alerted the residents of the state of potential security risks associated with the upcoming July 7 Founders’ Day celebration of a cult group, Neo-Black Movement of Africa (Aiye Confraternity), commonly known as the Black Axe. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, CSP Adewale Osifeso, on Sunday, said […]

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12 h. ago NNL Super 8: Players With Accumulated Yellow Cards Will Not Be Suspended – NNL

The Nigeria National League, (NNL), has clarified that players with accumulated yellow cards from the regular season would not be suspended for the Super 8. It however cautioned against fielding ineligible players. Addressing the participating clubs and officials at the 2024/2025 NNL Super 8 Playoffs in Asaba, NNL Chairman, Chief George Aluo, assured that teams […]

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14 h. ago No Plan To Replace Ailing Deputy Gov With Lawson – Taraba Govt

The Taraba State government has said the deployment of Dr Lawson Emmanuel to the ailing deputy governor’s office is neither a replacement nor a usurpation of the deputy governor’s mandate but a stop-gap measure to ensure that the office continues to function effectively in the interest of governance and service delivery to the people of […]

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16 h. ago Foundation commits to driving meaningful social impact beyond pageantry

Miss Luxury Foundation, organisers of Miss Luxury Pageantry has reiterated its commitment to driving meaningful social impact beyond the beauty read more Foundation commits to driving meaningful social impact beyond pageantry

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16 h. ago Tragedy as Navy boat capsizes after free medical outreach in Delta

Tribune Online Tragedy as Navy boat capsizes after free medical outreach in Delta The unfortunate Navy boat mishap occurred on Thursday evening, shortly after the team had concluded the first day of a two-day humanitarian exercise in the riverside community.  Tragedy as Navy boat capsizes after free medical outreach in Delta Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Naval Gunboat Capsizes In Delta, 3 Officers, 3 Others Die, 3 Missing

Tragedy struck the Nigerian Navy on Thursday night when its gunboat conveying 15 personnel and civilians capsized along the waterways in Escravos, Warri South West local government area of Delta State. Six persons, including a naval commander (name withheld) two youth corps members (name withheld) performing their primary assignment at NNS Delta, Warri Naval Base, […]

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19 h. ago How domestic gas explosions wiped out members of two families in Delta

Tribune Online How domestic gas explosions wiped out members of two families in Delta Alphonsus Agborh writes on cases of domestic gas explosions in Delta State and the urgent need for safety awareness and proper handling of LPG cylinders. The frequency in which domestic gas explosions occur in the country, nay, Delta State, has brought the need for domestic gas safety awareness and proper handling of LPG cylinders to […] How domestic gas explosions wiped out members of two families in Delta Tribune Online

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20 h. ago True leadership is when legacy becomes  shelter for the voiceless — Dr. Edidiong Udoidiong

Dr. Edidiong Udoidiong, who is known professionally as Ed Singer, is the Chairman and CEO of Capital Luxury Group and the visionary founder of the Miss Luxury Foundation. A distinguished entrepreneur and international recording artist, Ed combines creative purpose with business leadership to foster cultural advancement and social empowerment.  He believes that leaders should be […] The post True leadership is when legacy becomes  shelter for the voiceless — Dr. Edidiong Udoidiong appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Some days I’m fully mum, other days fully CEO –Dabota Lawson, ex

By Christy Anyanwu When you meet Dabota Lawson, you are left in no doubt why she won the Miss Nigeria UK pageant in 2009 and also participated in Nigeria’s Top Model contest in 2007. Her experience in the beauty pageant world helped launch her career, and she has since become a successful entrepreneur, actress, and […] The post Some days I’m fully mum, other days fully CEO –Dabota Lawson, ex-beauty queen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Insecurity: Only state police can rescue Nigeria – Okurounmu

Govt officials, senior officers complicit in worsening insecurity • Says Tinubu’s handling of anti-corruption fight poor By Tunde Thomas Elder statesman and former Secretary General, Afenifere, Senator Femi Okurounmu has advised the Tinubu administration to pursue national legislation on the establishment of state police if the All Progressives Congress, APC, is serious about fighting insecurity. […] The post Insecurity: Only state police can rescue Nigeria – Okurounmu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Exchange rate gap narrows on rising forex inflows, CBN policies

•How rising FX inflows support exchange rate stability, narrowing gap between official, parallel market rates By Michael Nwadike The gap between official and parallel market rates narrowed to N34/$ as average monthly FX inflows hit $5.95 billion. The development is fuelled by key policies being implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to support […] The post Exchange rate gap narrows on rising forex inflows, CBN policies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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