97 m. ago How recall works and what will happen to Natasha’s seat if she’s recalled

Registered voters in Kogi Central Senatorial District have formally petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recall their senator, read more How recall works and what will happen to Natasha’s seat if she’s recalled

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3 h. ago INEC frustrating registration of new political party — Coalition

Tribune Online INEC frustrating registration of new political party — Coalition There appears to be a simmering cold war between the Coalition of Political Leaders, which includes former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC frustrating registration of new political party — Coalition Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Lagos, UK sign MoU to establish international financial centre

Tribune Online Lagos, UK sign MoU to establish international financial centre Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his remarks at the event, pledged his administration’s commitment to achieving the Lagos International Financial Centre, urging everyone’s support to make the vision a reality. Lagos, UK sign MoU to establish international financial centre Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Rivers: HURIWA faults AGF, Onanuga over allegations against Fubara

Insists on evidence-based discourse From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it describes as unsubstantiated and reckless allegations by key federal officials linking suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta. The rights group, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, […] The post Rivers: HURIWA faults AGF, Onanuga over allegations against Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: INEC Receives Petition To Recall Senator Natasha From Nigerian Senate

Independent National Electoral Commission, has received a petition from constituents of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling for the commencement of her recall process. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, received the petition which was submitted at INEC’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday. Senator Natasha, who represents Kogi central in the Senate, […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: INEC Receives Petition To Recall Senator Natasha From Nigerian Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago HURIWA Slams Fagbemi, Onanuga Over Unverified Allegations Against Fubara

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned recent allegations made by top federal officials linking Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta, describing the claims as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Monday, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, faulted accusations from Attorney […]

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6 h. ago Court vacates order stopping INEC from receiving Natasha’s recall petition

Tribune Online Court vacates order stopping INEC from receiving Natasha’s recall petition The court also barred INEC from conducting any referendum based on such a petition for the purpose of initiating a recall process for Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, pending the determination of the Motion on Notice on the matter. Court vacates order stopping INEC from receiving Natasha’s recall petition Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Nigeria hasn’t been fair to Professor Nwosu, INEC Chairman laments

Tribune Online Nigeria hasn’t been fair to Professor Nwosu, INEC Chairman laments The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has called for the immortalisation of former INEC Chairman, Professor Humphrey Nwosu, stating that Nigeria has not been fair to him. Nigeria hasn’t been fair to Professor Nwosu, INEC Chairman laments Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra

Tribune Online Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra Police operatives, alongside personnel, on Sunday rescued a female officer of the Nigerian Navy and two other individuals who were abducted by gunmen on Friday in the Mpape Area of the FCT. Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra Tribune Online

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12 h. 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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17 h. ago TNN writes INEC, seeks registration as party, unveils national conference plan

Tribune Online TNN writes INEC, seeks registration as party, unveils national conference plan A group called Team New Nigeria (TNN) has officially declared its intention to register as a political party, offering itself as an alternative to the existing political order. The announcement was made by the president of TNN, Modibbo Yakubun Farakwai, in Abuja, where he outlined the movement’s vision for a transformed and progressive Nigeria. Speaking […] TNN writes INEC, seeks registration as party, unveils national conference plan Tribune Online

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17 h. ago 2027: Why we won’t be part of coalition to challenge Tinubu —The Patriots

Tribune Online 2027: Why we won’t be part of coalition to challenge Tinubu —The Patriots •NNPP yet to decide on alliance —National publicity secretary THE Patriots, a body of elder statesmen and leaders of thought in the country, at the weekend, explained why it could not be part of the ongoing efforts by some opposition politicians that unveiled a coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the All progressives Congress […] 2027: Why we won’t be part of coalition to challenge Tinubu —The Patriots Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Niger Delta Security: HURIWA Hails Tompolo, Otuaro’s Efforts Amid Allegations

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned recent baseless allegations targeting High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, and Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). In a statement released over the weekend, the National Coordinator HURIWA Emmanuel Onwubiko described the accusations as malicious fabrications orchestrated by criminal […]

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19 h. ago IGP, AIG stop move to free alleged murder suspects, human rights lawyer calls for probe

By Christopher Oji The intervention of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 , Adegoke Fayoade, has thwarted an alleged  attempt by the Attorney-General/Commissioner for Justice, Ogun State, Oluwashina Ogungbade, to discontinue investigations into murder allegations against Elijah  and four other persons. The Ogun State […] The post IGP, AIG stop move to free alleged murder suspects, human rights lawyer calls for probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago HURIWA lauds FG’s partnership with Tantita, PAP in securing Nigeria’s oil assets

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has commended the Federal Government for its continued partnership with key stakeholders in securing the country’s oil assets, describing the collaboration as instrumental in reducing crude oil theft and boosting national revenue. In a statement released on Sunday, HURIWA applauded the government’s support for Tantita Security Services Nigeria Read More

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36 h. ago ICPC boss reaffirms commitment to transparency in Nigeria’s procurement system

Tribune Online ICPC boss reaffirms commitment to transparency in Nigeria’s procurement system In his remarks, Dr Adebowale Adedokun described the signing of the MoU as a historic milestone, expressing confidence in the capacity of both agencies to deliver value to Nigerians. ICPC boss reaffirms commitment to transparency in Nigeria’s procurement system Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Delta: Family of kidnapped retired director seeks IGP’s intervention

Tribune Online Delta: Family of kidnapped retired director seeks IGP’s intervention “The Delta State Police Command appears to be overwhelmed by the kidnappers’ tactics in this case,” the letter stated, urging the IGP to take special action to unravel the abduction and secure Ofobrukueta’s release. Delta: Family of kidnapped retired director seeks IGP’s intervention Tribune Online

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57 h. ago Rivers: NNPP Chieftain Backs Kwankwaso Over Position On State of Emergency

A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Asiwaju Moshood Shittu has thrown his weight behind the 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over his recent comments on the political crisis in Rivers State. Kwankwaso, a national leader of the NNPP had criticised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state […]

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61 h. ago NNPP writes INEC, IGP, Kwankwaso, Galadima over disregard to MoU

By Sunday Ani The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has written a letter to the Kwankwasiya Group and The National Movement (TNM) reminding them of the need to maintain status quo in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) it had with them, which ended in 2023. The letter, dated March 20, 2025 was titled, “Reminder: Notice […] The post NNPP writes INEC, IGP, Kwankwaso, Galadima over disregard to MoU appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Abuja Varsity, Health Ministry Partner To Enhance Medical Education

Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Health to enhance medical education and training, particularly for nursing and other healthcare-related courses. The agreement will allow students from Cosmopolitan University to undertake their clinical training at the National Hospital, Abuja, a move that aims to address workforce challenges […]

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