2 h. ago Canada: New era as Mark Carney sworn in as new prime minister

Tribune Online Canada: New era as Mark Carney sworn in as new prime minister Carney will make his first overseas trip as prime minister next week, heading to Europe instead of the United States, which traditionally hosts the Canadian leader’s first foreign visit.  Canada: New era as Mark Carney sworn in as new prime minister Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Starts Anew, Charges Against IPOB Leader Not Stated

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is set to appear before a new judge, Justice James Omotosho, at the Federal High Court in Abuja on March 21, 2025. This marks a fresh start in his trial, which has been ongoing due to his pursuit of Biafra’s actualization. Kanu’s lead counsel, […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Starts Anew, Charges Against IPOB Leader Not Stated appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Ebonyi caucus asks House of Reps to strike out resolution against Nwifuru

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Ebonyi Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the House to strike out a resolution by the House Committee on Public Petitions against Governor Francis Nwifuru regarding the arrest and detention of Ohanaeze Youth Leader, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka. Igboayaka was arrested in Imo State by the police and […] The post Ebonyi caucus asks House of Reps to strike out resolution against Nwifuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon announces decision to step down as MSP, forfeits re

Tribune Online Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon announces decision to step down as MSP, forfeits re-election plans Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s former first minister, has announced she will step down as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) and will not seek re-election at the Holyrood election in May next year. In a statement shared on social media, the ex-SNP leader acknowledged that making the decision had been “far from easy.” However, she […] Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon announces decision to step down as MSP, forfeits re-election plans Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Trump calls Canada ‘tariff abuser’ after electricity surcharge

President Donald Trump called Canada a “tariff abuser” Monday and claimed the United States did not need Canadian energy after the province of Ontario imposed an electricity surcharge on three US states. The leader of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, said earlier Monday that it was adding a 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to Read More

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4 d. ago Beyond the condolence messages on Clark and Adebanjo’s death

Pa Edwin Clark (May 25, 1927 – February 17, 2005). A Nigerian nationalist, Izon and Niger Delta Leader, elder statesman, parliamentarian, lawyer, politician and distinguished public servant has passed on, along with revered Pa Ayo Adebanjo at 90, a radical and progressive politician, lawyer, elder statesman, patriot and nationalist of Yoruba extraction. Both men stood Read More

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5 d. ago Police question Rivers pastor over wife’s detention allegation

The Rivers State Police Command are questioning the leader of the Port Harcourt-based Dynamic Flame of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Prophet Umueke Miracle, following “complaints” from his wife, Success Miracle. It was learnt that a police team brought the pastor to the Divisional Headquarters at Sani Abacha Road, GRA Phase III, Oroagbolu, Port Harcourt, on Read More

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6 d. ago ‘Sexual harassment’: Real reasons we suspended Natasha — Senate Leader

Tribune Online ‘Sexual harassment’: Real reasons we suspended Natasha — Senate Leader The Senate Leader, in the statement, outlined several violations that led to her suspension, including defying seating arrangements during plenary on 25 February, speaking without recognition, engaging in disruptive behaviour, making abusive remarks against Senate leadership, and refusing to comply with an ethics committee summons. ‘Sexual harassment’: Real reasons we suspended Natasha — Senate Leader Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Toll fees: Why I moved motion to exempt teachers, health workers, others – Adeleye

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State House of Assembly (OGHA) Minority Leader,Hon. Adeleye Lukman Olalekan, has disclosed why he sponsored a motion urging the state government to exempt teachers, healthcare professionals, first responders, emergency service personnel, and essential workers from paying toll fees at the Ijebu-Ode/Mojoda/Epe road during official working hours. The state government had […] The post Toll fees: Why I moved motion to exempt teachers, health workers, others – Adeleye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Gov. Mutfwang mourns Pa Adebanjo, urges youth to uphold nationalist ideals

By Chukwuma Umeorah Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has described the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, as a nationalist whose legacy of equity, justice, and true federalism should inspire younger generations. Mutfwang made the remarks in Lagos on Thursday during a condolence visit to the family of the late elder statesman, expressing deep […] The post Gov. Mutfwang mourns Pa Adebanjo, urges youth to uphold nationalist ideals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu has set Nigeria on path of sustainable growth –Okelekwe, APC chieftain

•Says he’ll win South-East in 2027 From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja A leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Chief Kodilichukwu  Okelekwe has said President Bola Tinubu will win the South -East geo-political zone in the 2027 presidential poll. Okelekwe, who was the APC senatorial candidate for Anambra Central in the 2023 General […] The post Tinubu has set Nigeria on path of sustainable growth –Okelekwe, APC chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Tinubu Celebrates Obasanjo At 88, Acknowledging His National Service

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 88th birthday, lauding his contributions to Nigeria’s development and enduring influence on national and global affairs. In a statement personally signed yesterday, President Tinubu described Obasanjo as an “extraordinary leader and statesman” whose life has been deeply intertwined with Nigeria’s history […]

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8 d. ago PDP Leaders Vist Jandor, Beg Him To Return After Resignation

PDP leaders, led by National Secretary Ude Okoye, have urged Abdul-Azeez Adediran, aka Jandor, to rejoin the party. This comes after Jandor’s sudden resignation on Monday, citing betrayal and lack of discipline. The Lagos4Lagos Movement leader had been the PDP’s 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate. In a swift response, PDP leaders visited Jandor at his […] The post PDP Leaders Vist Jandor, Beg Him To Return After Resignation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Obasanjo’s intervention has shaped public policies —NNPP Chieftain

Tribune Online Obasanjo’s intervention has shaped public policies —NNPP Chieftain "You are an extraordinary leader and statesman who has made enormous contributions to Nigeria's development and whose life for the past six decades is woven deeply into the fabric of Nigeria's history. Obasanjo’s intervention has shaped public policies —NNPP Chieftain Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Tinubu celebrates Obasanjo at 88, acknowledges his ‘sometimes controversial’ national interventions

President Bola Tinubu has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an “extraordinary leader and statesman” whose contributions to Nigeria’s development remain indelible. He also said Obasanjo’s regular interventions in national affairs, sometimes controversial have helped shape public policies and put leaders in check. In a birthday tribute on Wednesday to mark Obasanjo’s 88th birthday, Tinubu Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu condoles family, Oyo people over Southern Arewa leader’s death

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Katsina, who, until his death, served as the Chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Leaders in the 17 southern states. The revered community leader passed away at the age of 125 and was laid to rest over the Read More

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1 week ago APC Leadership Commended For Appointing Buni As Chairman C’ttee On NEC Expansion 

The Yobe South Zonal Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Hon Fatima Umar Mairiga, has commended the party’s leadership for appointing Yobe State governor Mai Mala Buni as chairman of the seven-man committee tasked with expanding the National Executive Council (NEC) of the APC. Speaking to journalists yesterday in her […]

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1 week ago UK, US chapters reject Oba Olaitan as Afenifere’s factional leader

Two groups, under the platform of the United Kingdom and the United States of America chapters of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, have rejected the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the association’s leader. This was contained in a statement by the chairmen of the groups, Babatunde Shianaba (UK), and Dr Durojaiye Akindutire (US), made Read More

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2 w. ago Meranda stepped down as speaker during peace meeting, says Obasa

The ousted speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has claimed that the speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, had stepped down as the parliament leader. Obasa stated this on Thursday during an interview with Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. The embattled lawmaker said Meranda resigned at the peace meeting held at Read More

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2 w. ago IGP orders immediate rescue of abducted Afenifere youth leader

Tribune Online IGP orders immediate rescue of abducted Afenifere youth leader The statement, however, urged members of the public to exercise caution and refrain from engaging in social media speculation or sharing unverified information regarding the ongoing rescue efforts. IGP orders immediate rescue of abducted Afenifere youth leader Tribune Online

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