48 m. ago ‘Do I look like Yahaya Bello?’ – Sowore challenges security agents in court

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has confronted officials of the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for preventing him from entering the premises of the Federal High Court. Sowore told the officers that he was not former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, who has an ongoing Read More

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2 h. ago Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy With FG’s Support – Gov Makinde Warns APC

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has issued warning to All Progressive Congress to avoid setting Osun State on fire amid political unrest in the state. Governor Makinde’s statement is coming, following a just concluded Local Government election held on the 22nd of February, 2025, across 30 LGAs in Osun. Speaking on Sunday during the swearing-in […] The post Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy With FG’s Support – Gov Makinde Warns APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago EFCC operatives guard Abuja court as Yahaya Bello’s trial resumes

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have manned the Federal High Court in Abuja, as the trial of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello on alleged fraud charges resumed on Monday. The operatives were wielding various brands of guns and blocked one of the major roads leading to the court complex with one Read More

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2 h. ago North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu

Tribune Online North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu An alarm has been raised that the Northern part of Nigeria is at war against itself and gradually disintegrating, needing urgent attention to salvage it from total collapse. North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Gov Eno Vows To Retain Akwa Ibom As Nigeria’s Cleanest State

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has restated the administration’s commitment to ensuring that the state remains Nigeria’s cleanest state, while also sustaining the pursuit of making it the nation’s premier tourism destination. The Governor who was monitoring the February edition of the State’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise at some locations in Uyo, the […]

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3 h. ago NIPCO expands gas distribution in Ibadan, Benin, Lekki, industrial clusters

…Converts 15,000 vehicles to CNG compliant NIPCO Gas Ltd. has announced the expansion of its gas distribution network across key read more NIPCO expands gas distribution in Ibadan, Benin, Lekki, industrial clusters

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3 h. ago Tax reform will ease burden on poor, boost business – Oyedele

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the proposed tax reforms bill currently at the National Assembly will provide much-needed relief to low-income earners while creating a more business-friendly environment. Oyedele, who spoke over the weekend at the 2025 Annual General Meeting […] The post Tax reform will ease burden on poor, boost business – Oyedele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Yola Electric vows to prioritise service excellence in Northeast

The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has said that it will continue to prioritise service excellence despite receiving 2.85% of read more Yola Electric vows to prioritise service excellence in Northeast

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4 h. ago Reverse decision erasing 45 months’ pension arrears, retirees beg Otti

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has called on Abia State Governor Alex Otti to reverse a decision that erased 45 months’ worth of pension arrears and gratuities owed to retirees in the state. In a letter addressed to the governor and signed by its National President, Godwin Abumisi, and General […] The post Reverse decision erasing 45 months’ pension arrears, retirees beg Otti appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Inauguration: Aiyedatiwa frees eight inmates, reduces sentences for 35 others

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, marked his swearing-in with a bold act of clemency, granting freedom and reduced sentences to 43 prisoners. Acting on the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, Aiyedatiwa ordered the immediate release of eight convicts, while 15 death row inmates had their sentences commuted Read More

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5 h. ago Security Improving In Northwest Nigeria, Says Defence Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, has disclosed that the country’s northwest and north-central regions have witnessed significant improvements in security. He attributed this progress to sustained military operations against banditry in States such as Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, Katsina, and Kaduna. Speaking to journalists in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State, the minister reaffirmed the […] The post Security Improving In Northwest Nigeria, Says Defence Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NEDC Distributes Relief Items To North East Governors’ Wives

North East Development Commission (NEDC) has began the distribution relief items comprising thousands of bags of rice , sugar , cartons of vegetable oil and spaghetti requested by the wife of the President, Sen Remi Tinubu from the Commission to the six North-east Governors’ wives. The state coordinator of the commission, Engr Mohammed Umar, disclosed […]

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5 h. ago Osun LG Saga: Adeleke Directs Newly Inaugurated Chairmen To Steer Clear Of Councils

To avoid another round of steady violence ensuing in local government secretariats in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the newly inaugurated council chairmen in the state to stay away from local government secretariat pending the resolution of the legal tussle bedevilling local government administration in the state. Adeleke gave the directive in Osogbo […]

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6 h. ago Three Anambra siblings found dead in freezer to be buried March 8

The three siblings killed by yet-to-be-identified persons in Nnewichi, in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, will be laid to rest on Saturday, March 8, the family announced on Sunday. The three siblings, Chikaima Daviana Ejezie, female, nine; Chimdirim David Ejezie, male, five; and Chimziterem Dominica Ejezie, female, eight, were reportedly killed and Read More

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8 h. ago ‘I’m Dissatisfied With Land Cruiser, N10m Monthly’ – Senator Nwoko Rejects Delta Governor’s Offer

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has publicly declined an offer from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State. The offer, disclosed by the Senator on Saturday in Idumuje Ugboko, Anicha North Local Government Area of the State, included a Land Cruiser vehicle and a monthly stipend of N10 million. Nwoko expressed […] The post ‘I’m Dissatisfied With Land Cruiser, N10m Monthly’ – Senator Nwoko Rejects Delta Governor’s Offer appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Gov Adeleke Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen, Councillors In Osun, Calls For Good Governance

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has swore in newly elected local government chairmen and councillors across the state. Speaking in Oshogbo on Sunday, Governor Adeleke, urged them to focus on good governance while warning against any attempt to forcibly occupy council secretariats. He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for resisting attempts by some […] The post Gov Adeleke Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen, Councillors In Osun, Calls For Good Governance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Gov Buni Establishes Yobe Mining Development Company, Appoints Engr Yerima As MD

In a bold move to harness the untapped solid mineral resources in Yobe State, Governor Mai Mala Buni has announced the establishment of the Yobe Mining Development Company (YMDC) and appointed a renowned geologist, Engr. Bamodu Yerima, , as its pioneer Managing Director. A statement issued by the senior special Assistant Digital and Strategic Communication, […]

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9 h. ago Modernising Damaturu: Yobe Residents Hail Buni For Awarding Flyover, Underpass Projects

Residents of Damaturu and other parts of Yobe State have commended the state government under the able leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni for awarding the contract for the construction of a flyover in Damaturu, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion and modernising the state’s capital. The Yobe State Commissioner of Works, Engr. Umar […]

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9 h. ago The Sun Award’ll boost our efforts to make Niger State, NDDC better –Bago, Ogbuku

          Governor Bago and Ogbuku are among 36 Nigerians who will be honoured with various awards by The Sun on March 1, 2025 in Lagos. They spoke separately in Lagos and Port Harcourt when the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, The Sun Publishing Limited, Onuoha Ukeh presented them the letters nominating them for The […] The post The Sun Award’ll boost our efforts to make Niger State, NDDC better –Bago, Ogbuku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago C’River moves to restructure Calabar Carnival after 20 years

The Cross River Government has put plans in motion to restructure the annual Calabar Carnival after 20 years of existence. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, said in a statement that the Governor Bassey Otu-led government had set up a 13-member carnival review committee headed by Chief Edem Duke, a former Minister of […] The post C’River moves to restructure Calabar Carnival after 20 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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