43 h. ago Reps, Ikwerre group hail Tinubu for endorsing S’South, S’West Development Commission bills

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The House of Representatives, yesterday, commended President Bola Tinubu for assenting to the South-South and South West Development Commission Bills. Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary, thanked the president for ensuring that all geo-political zones have their respective development commissions. Kalu said the creation of the development […] The post Reps, Ikwerre group hail Tinubu for endorsing S’South, S’West Development Commission bills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago DG NESREA bags Professor of Political Economy from University of PH

From Idu Jude Abuja   The University of Port Harcourt on Monday promoted the Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor, to a Professor of Political Economy and Development Studies. His promotion came alongside that of 45 other staff of the institution. In a statement, the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Prof. Onwunari Georgewill disclosed […] The post DG NESREA bags Professor of Political Economy from University of PH appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Senate Probes Abuse Of Federal Character Principle In Job Recruitment

The Senate, at its plenary on Tuesday, resolved to investigate the systemic abuse of the federal character principle in recruitment, promotion, political interference in all ministries, departments, and agencies and even infrastructural development across the country and determine the level of compliance with Sections 14(3) and 14(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The lawmakers […]

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4 d. ago Obi slams disregard for S’Court judgment in Rivers fund allocation

  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the ongoing political developments in Rivers State, describing them as an “aberration” and a violation of Nigeria’s constitutional order. Obi, in a statement on Monday via X, condemned the alleged disobedience of a Supreme Court ruling regarding the release of statutory allocations to Read More

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4 d. ago Court reinstates impeached South Korean PM as acting president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, reinstating him as acting president — a role he took after the president was suspended for declaring martial law. The court ruling is the latest development in South Korea’s complex and sprawling political crisis, which President Yoon Suk Yeol started with Read More

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5 d. ago NGF insists on neutrality amidst recent political developments

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a bid to clarify its stance on recent political events in Nigeria, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reiterated its commitment to neutrality. This comes after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials due to ongoing political instability. […] The post NGF insists on neutrality amidst recent political developments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NGF remains nonpartisan on recent political developments — DG

Tribune Online NGF remains nonpartisan on recent political developments — DG "The Forum wishes to clarify that it is an umbrella body for subnational governments to promote unified policy positions and collaborate with relevant stakeholders in pursuit of sustainable socioeconomic growth and the well-being of the people. NGF remains nonpartisan on recent political developments — DG Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Rivers crisis: Nigeria needs development, not power struggles — Gbenga Hashim 

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Nigeria needs development, not power struggles — Gbenga Hashim  "Nigeria is a multi-ethnic nation with complex fault lines and competing loyalties. Extreme measures like a state of emergency should be applied with caution and fairness to avoid further political and social instability," he added. Rivers crisis: Nigeria needs development, not power struggles — Gbenga Hashim  Tribune Online

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9 d. ago SDP Vice Presidential Candidate, Guber Candidate, Others Defect To APC

In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 2023 Vice Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Engr. Yusuf Buhari has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was joined by Bala Mohammed Gwagwarwa, the party’s Kano State governorship candidate, Kano State Working Committee members, 38 local government […]

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1 week ago Political scientists attribute Nigeria’s development crisis to self

Tribune Online Political scientists attribute Nigeria’s development crisis to self-interest leaders This assertion emerged from a communiqué by the Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), South South Zone, at the conclusion of its 6th Annual Conference held from 9 to 12 March at the ASUU Secretariat at the University of Calabar. The conference was centred around the theme, “Interrogating Politics, Governance and the Crisis of Development.” The […] Political scientists attribute Nigeria’s development crisis to self-interest leaders Tribune Online

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2 w. ago The gathering of strange bedfellows and the trouble thereof; wrong ‘confession’ from the Senate, et al

There have been a series of developments in Nigeria in recent days that have sharply divided the polity. While some read more The gathering of strange bedfellows and the trouble thereof; wrong ‘confession’ from the Senate, et al

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2 w. ago Gov Aliyu Eulogises Seyi Tinubu On Youth Empowerment Initiative

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has eulogised Seyi Tinubu, founder of the Renewed Hope Youth Empowerment Initiative, for his contributions to politics and economic development. He stated this in his remark while playing host to Seyi Tinubu, who was accompanied by the Minister of Youth Development,  Sunday Olawande, at the Government House in Sokoto. […]

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2 w. ago Akume honoured for decades of dedicated leadership and service to Nigeria

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has been recognised with a prestigious leadership award by The Voice of the Nation, in acknowledgment of his remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s socio-economic and political development. This honour celebrates his decades of dedicated public service and unwavering commitment to national progress. The announcement of […] The post Akume honoured for decades of dedicated leadership and service to Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu Renames Federal Varsity Of Education Kano After Maitama Sule

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Education in Kano as the Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education. The late Alhaji Sule who lived between 1929 and 2017 contributed significantly to Nigeria’s socio-political development throughout his illustrious career. He served as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York where […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu renames Federal University of Education Kano after Maitama Sule

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Education in Kano to Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education in honour of the late statesman and diplomat, Maitama Sule. PUNCH Online reports that Sule, who was born in 1929 and died in 2017, contributed significantly to Nigeria’s socio-political development throughout his illustrious career. He Read More

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2 w. ago Group Wants Zamfara APC’s Chieftain Arrested For Defying Political Gathering Ban

A group named Neutral Minds for Nigeria’s Political Growth and Development, has asked the Zamfara State Government to arrest All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, for allegedly defying the ban on political gathering in the state. But when contacted for his reaction on the allegation of settling government orders, Shinkafi said he did […]

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2 w. ago “We’re Monitoring You, Don’t Misuse N250bn Allocated For S’East Development” – IPOB Warns Orji Kalu, Others

Indigenous People of Biafra has issued warning to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and other politicians in South-East over N250 billion  allocated for South East Development Commission. The group in a statement by its Spokesman, Emma Powerful on Sunday, insisted that the funds should be used for the region’s development. IPOB emphasised the urgent need for […] The post “We’re Monitoring You, Don’t Misuse N250bn Allocated For S’East Development” – IPOB Warns Orji Kalu, Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Faith, Politics Must Align For National Development – Minister

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has emphasised the role of faith in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape, asserting that religion and governance must work hand in hand to drive national progress. Speaking at the Annual Ramadan Lecture organised by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and Voice of […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu describes Okupe as bold advocate for national development

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has described Doyin Okupe, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political landscape as a bold advocate for national development, expressing deep sorrow over his passing He has extended heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and associates, in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information […] The post Tinubu describes Okupe as bold advocate for national development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Political instability, climate change threaten Africa’s development prospects — Experts

Tribune Online Political instability, climate change threaten Africa’s development prospects — Experts Experts have raised concerns as Nigeria’s and Africa’s development aspirations are under threat from the twin challenges of political instability and climate change. They stressed that the continent is facing a crisis of development, exacerbated by the emergence of the Anthropocene, a new geological age characterised by human-induced climate change. Speaking at the First International […] Political instability, climate change threaten Africa’s development prospects — Experts Tribune Online

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