3 d. ago Oluwole Oke Resigns From PDP After Six Terms In National Assembly

In what marks the end of a long-standing affiliation with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Oluwole Oke has officially tendered his resignation from the party. Oke, a six-term member of the House of Representatives, represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State and currently chairs the House Committee on Public Accounts. The lawmaker announced his […] The post Oluwole Oke Resigns From PDP After Six Terms In National Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago What’s the difference between national security and security threats?

In these days of heightened insecurity in the land and frequent talks about “security threats”, many of us who are not schooled on the complex act of managing stability and security have gotten more confused if not lost because of deployment of those concepts or terms like insecurity, national security and security threats. We don’t […] The post What’s the difference between national security and security threats? appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Plateau killings: Northern coalition demands urgent action to end bloodshed across region

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned the recent spate of killings in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the attacks as unacceptable and calling for urgent government intervention. A statement signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, decried what it termed the “continued mass murder […] The post Plateau killings: Northern coalition demands urgent action to end bloodshed across region appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago I nurtured Osun PDP to greatness, now party undermining me, Rep member cries out

Oluwole Oke, a member of the House of Representatives, has publicly expressed his frustration that he is being undermined and read more I nurtured Osun PDP to greatness, now party undermining me, Rep member cries out

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1 week ago Withdraw bill to regulate bloggers, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the leadership of the National Assembly to reverse what it terms as “repressive bill” to regulate the activities of bloggers in Nigeria. In a letter dated April 12 2025, and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation asked the legislative body to withdraw the bill Read More

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2 w. ago Ondo PDP Publicity Secretary Peretei Quits Party Over Inertia

The Ondo State Publicity Secretary of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, has resigned his membership of the opposition party. Peretei, in a statement issued and made available to LEADERSHIP in Akure, the state capital on Wednesday, alleged that “those who claim to be at the leadership of the party have no intention […]

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2 w. ago PenCom DG to IMF: N5.51trn pension investments driving Nigeria’s real sector growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian pension industry has allocated N5.51 trillion across various asset classes, strategically supporting long-term financing for the nation’s real sector growth. These investments span critical areas such as infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and subnational initiatives. Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), shared this during […] The post PenCom DG to IMF: N5.51trn pension investments driving Nigeria’s real sector growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Gov Charles Soludo Officially Seeks Second Term As APGA Clears Him For Guber Primary

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has officially submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms to contest in the upcoming All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) primary election. His submission comes after the party cleared him to seek re-election for a second term as governor of the state. Soludo’s candidacy was endorsed by APGA’s National […] The post Gov Charles Soludo Officially Seeks Second Term As APGA Clears Him For Guber Primary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Atiku Slams Baseless Resignation Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty To PDP

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has denied claims that he resigned from the party. Atiku reaffirmed his status as a “bona fide and loyal member” of the PDP, rejecting the rumors circulating about his resignation. He accused certain desperate politicians of being behind the false reports, which were spread […] The post Atiku Slams Baseless Resignation Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty To PDP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu Sacks NNPCL CEO Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As Replacement

President Bola Tinubu has terminated the appointment of Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari. Tinubu also dissolved NNPCL’s board, removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, the President removed all other board members appointed with […] The post Tinubu Sacks NNPCL CEO Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As Replacement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A lawmaker representing Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Blessing Onuh, has condemned the escalating violence in her constituency, urging President Bola Tinubu to deploy security forces to combat suspected herdsmen attacks. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the two-term lawmaker described the killings as a “national emergency,” citing recent […] The post Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed bill that seeks to punish Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, proposes a six-month jail term, a fine of ₦100,000, or both for eligible voters who abstain from elections. […] The post SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Senate confirms Orji Kalu’s brother as N’Assembly commission member

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the second nominee from the South-East, Nnanna Uzor-Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission. Kalu, a former two-term House of Representatives member, is the younger brother of former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu. He joined 11 others who were cleared last week. Kalu’s Read More

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last month Reps to probe N8trn revenue loss from tax incentives, waivers

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the alleged abuse of tax incentives, waivers, and exemptions, which has reportedly cost the Federal Government an estimated N8trn in lost revenue. The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by a member representing Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency, Osun State, Oluwole Oke, Read More

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last month Agents petitions Police, demands arrest, prosecution of terminal operator

Tribune Online Agents petitions Police, demands arrest, prosecution of terminal operator   The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has petitioned the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command over alleged theft and criminal conversion of container Nos. FFAU 2082021; CAIU7022981; MSDU 7666283 by Ekko Premier Container and Allied Service. NAGAFF, in a statement signed recently by the National […] Agents petitions Police, demands arrest, prosecution of terminal operator Tribune Online

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