17 h. ago Lawmaker Slams NBA Over Rivers Crisis, Demands Return Of N300m

A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Solomon Bob, has accused the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of insincerity, hypocrisy, and misguided pretensions over its response to the state of emergency declaration issued by President Bola Tinubu. The lawmaker, who spoke to journalists in Lagos, said the NBA cannot restrict or amend the […]

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18 h. ago “Tribal Favoritism Won’t Help Your Govt” – Shehu Sani Warns Tinubu

Former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has warned President Bola Tinubu to avoid tribal favouritism in his administration. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Sani claim is coming, amid heavy criticism facing Tinubu’s government, particularly by northern politicians, who believe that his appointments are largely made in favour of his home region, the southwest. Speaking during […] The post “Tribal Favoritism Won’t Help Your Govt” – Shehu Sani Warns Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Edo PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has warned members of the Edo State Caretaker Committee of the party, headed by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, to stop parading themselves as leaders of the party. He gave the warning shortly after he donated a new state secretariat […] The post Edo PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Court orders Nasarawa United to compensate late Martins’ family

Five years after the death of former Nasarawa United player, Chineme Martins, during a Nigeria Professional Football League game in 2020, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has nailed the club, the league, and the Nigeria Football Federation over the player’s demise, The PUNCH reports. Martins died at the age of 23 after collapsing during Read More

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29 h. ago Shehu Sani warns Tinubu against tribal favouritism in governance

A former lawmaker and human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, has issued a strong warning to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to avoid the pitfalls of tribal favouritism in governance. Speaking on recent criticisms aimed at the Tinubu-led government, Sani said this during a live broadcast on Channels TV’s “Politics Today” on Thursday. He questioned Read More

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32 h. ago Gunmen Invade Senator Natasha’s Family House In Kogi, Destroy Properties Worth Millions Of Naira

Some yet to be identified gunmen have invaded the family house of suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. It was gathered that the building, located at Obeiba-Ihima area of Kogi State, was raided on Tuesday by criminal elements, and destroyed some properties worth millions of naira during the operation. In a statement by […] The post Gunmen Invade Senator Natasha’s Family House In Kogi, Destroy Properties Worth Millions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago ‘Stop Hunting In Southern Nigeria,’ Kano Rep Tells Constituents

The lawmaker representing Rano Bunkure Federal Constituency of Kano State, Alhassan Rurum, has appealed to his constituents that were affected by the recent killings in Uromi, Edo State to discontinue hunting in the Southern part of the country, saying the practice is no longer justifiable. Rurum made the appeal when he visited the families of […]

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39 h. ago PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin On Wednesday, April 16, Chief Dan Orbih, South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), intensified the Edo State PDP crisis by donating a new state secretariat at 175 Airport Road, Benin City, and publicly denouncing the Dr Tony Aziegbemi-led Caretaker Committee. Orbih accused the committee of collaborating with […] The post PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello in the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, N.A Abubakar Esq. on Wednesday, called on Nigeria Police Force to invite the lawmaker and […] The post Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago “Wike Not PDP’s Problem” – Dan Orbih Reveals Real Causes Of Party’s Trouble

Chief Dan Orbih, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman for the South-South, has stated that the challenges facing the party stem from those who continually seek presidential tickets without adhering to the party’s constitutional provisions, rather than from Minister Nyesom Wike. Speaking in Benin City on Wednesday during the inauguration of a new […] The post “Wike Not PDP’s Problem” – Dan Orbih Reveals Real Causes Of Party’s Trouble appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Okpebholo predicts PDP’s collapse after lawmaker’s defection

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has predicted the imminent collapse of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the state, following the defection of yet another lawmaker to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Nicholas Asonsere, who represents Ikpoba-Okha constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, formally defected to the APC on Wednesday, bringing the party’s Read More

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50 h. ago Assassination allegation: Natasha waves off Yahaya Bello’s petition to police

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, signed by Bello’s solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, followed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the former governor and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Read More

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51 h. ago Blue Ocean GMD Advocates Increased Women’s Participation In Politics

Group managing director/CEO of Blue Ocean Nigeria Limited, Dr Damilola Ade has urged Nigerian lawmakers to ensure greater involvement of women in politics during the National Assembly’s upcoming constitutional amendment. Dr Ade made this statement yesterday while receiving the Icon of Peace and Nation Building award from the “Nigerian Women of Integrity Par Excellence,” which […]

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54 h. ago Opposition Federal Lawmakers Berate Rivers Administrator For ‘Stoking’ Crises

Nigeria’s Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has accused the Rivers State sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), of allegedly administering crisis in the state with his pursuit what they called ‘Pro-Wike interest’ in an attempt to provoke the people and through the backdoor to continue to exercise authority over a people that did not elect him. […]

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59 h. ago 2027: My Father Must Avoid Becoming PDP’s Scapegoat, Says Bauchi Gov’s Son

The eldest son of Bauchi State governor, Engr. Shamsudeen Bala, has charged the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to strategise to win the 2027 presidential election and prevent a repeat of history by scapegoating his father, Bala Mohammed, after the polls. LEADERSHIP recalls that Governor Mohammed-led PDP Governors’ Forum recently resolved after their meeting in […]

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60 h. ago CBEX crash: All you need to know about the Ponzi scheme that duped Nigerians

On Tuesday, the digital investment platform CBEX suddenly collapsed, with reports indicating that investors incurred losses amounting to over N1.3 trillion. The incident has sparked widespread reactions, with users expressing frustration, criticism, and concern. Many stormed the CBEX office in Oyo State to destroy their belongings. PUNCH Online has compiled a list of things you Read More

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61 h. ago Building Collapse: Institute calls for domestication of building code in States

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Taraba State Chapter of Nigerian Institute of Building (NIB) has called for the domestication and full implementation of the National Building Code (NBC) in all the states of the Federation as a means of checking incessant collapse of buildings in the country.  The state Chairman of the Institute Dr Ayuba […] The post Building Collapse: Institute calls for domestication of building code in States appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago N1.3trn CBEX Scam: We Warned Nigerians Against Ponzi Schemes, Says EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its warnings to Nigerians about the dangers of Ponzi schemes, following the collapse of digital investment platform CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX), which has reportedly defrauded investors of over N1.3 trillion. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show – ‘The Morning Brief’ – on Wednesday, EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, […]

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65 h. ago From MMM to CBEX: Timeline of Ponzi schemes that have duped Nigerians

Over the years, Nigerians have fallen victim to a series of Ponzi schemes that promised quick riches but ended in devastating losses. From the infamous Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox, popularly known as MMM that crashed in 2016, leaving millions of investors stranded, to the recent collapse of CBEX and other crypto-based platforms, the allure of high Read More

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3 d. ago South Africa’s government of national unity teetering on the brink of collapse

By all accounts, South Africa’s conundrum that is the Government of National Unity (GNU) will likely fester into a debilitating read more South Africa’s government of national unity teetering on the brink of collapse

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