8 h. ago Lagos CJ inaugurates election appeal panels ahead of council polls

Tribune Online Lagos CJ inaugurates election appeal panels ahead of council polls The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, on Friday inaugurated two panels of the Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal in preparation for the forthcoming council elections in the state. Lagos CJ inaugurates election appeal panels ahead of council polls Tribune Online

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7 d. ago The Judiciary has lost its independence – Ex Imo NBA Chairman

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The Former Chairman of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Owerri, Imo state ,Barr LUC Nwakaeti says that the Judiciary has its independence  as it is longer the real hope of the common man as a result of political interference and  inadequate funding. The judiciary , he said is the Cornerstone of democracy, […] The post The Judiciary has lost its independence – Ex Imo NBA Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Customs controller hails Adeniyi’s leadership, WCO council election

By Lukman Olabiyi The Customs Area Controller of the Seme Area Command, Benedict Oramalugo, has lauded the leadership qualities of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, describing his administration as transformative and focused on operational excellence. Oramalugo made the remarks during a  visit to the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, at his […] The post Customs controller hails Adeniyi’s leadership, WCO council election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Seme Customs Controller hails CG Adeniyi’s leadership, WCO council election

From Lukman Olabiyi The Customs Area Controller of the Seme Area Command, Dr Benedict Oramalugo, has lauded the leadership qualities of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, describing his administration as transformative and focused on operational excellence. Oramalugo made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, […] The post Seme Customs Controller hails CG Adeniyi’s leadership, WCO council election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago We’re mobilising 25 nations to back Nigeria’s IMO bid –MOWCA Secretary

By Steve Agbota                                  The Secretary-General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Dr. Paul Adalikwu, has revealed that the body is rallying support from all 25 member countries to back Nigeria’s bid in the upcoming International […] The post We’re mobilising 25 nations to back Nigeria’s IMO bid –MOWCA Secretary-General appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago YPP Elects Madaki, 10 Other Flagbearers For 2026 AMAC Chairmanship, Councillorship Polls

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has elected Hon Robert Madaki as its chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the upcoming February 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The party also elected 10 councillorship flagbearers across the various wards in AMAC during its primary election held on Monday in Abuja. […]

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1 week ago Anglican Church decries worsening insecurity in Enugu, Imo, Benue, Plateau

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Anglican Diocese of Enugu has raised the alarm over the deteriorating security situation across several states in the country, particularly in Enugu, Benue, Imo and Plateau. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 2nd Session of the 19th Synod of the Diocese, held at St. […] The post Anglican Church decries worsening insecurity in Enugu, Imo, Benue, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Hon Jim Okolo Commends Customs CG’s Global Role, Predicts Diplomatic Transformation

Hon. Jim Chimezie Okolo, a distinguished development strategist and governance advocate, has congratulated Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on his recent election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council. Okolo characterised Adeniyi’s appointment as a significant affirmation of his leadership and Nigeria’s rising profile in the global customs arena. In a statement from Abuja, Okolo […]

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1 week ago Don’t distract Tinubu with unnecessary agitations on 2027 election, APC Chieftain tells politicians

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged political leaders to stop distracting President Bola Tinubu with matters related to the 2027 general elections. Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said that rather than distracting the president, politicians […] The post Don’t distract Tinubu with unnecessary agitations on 2027 election, APC Chieftain tells politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Customs boss, Adeniyi, takes over leadership of WCO Council

Tribune Online Nigeria’s Customs boss, Adeniyi, takes over leadership of WCO Council CGC Adeniyi also expressed gratitude to the Council for electing him to take over the leadership of the WCO as the Chairperson. Nigeria’s Customs boss, Adeniyi, takes over leadership of WCO Council Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NSA Warns Against Violence, Malpractices In Anambra, FCT Polls

Ahead of the forthcoming bye-elections, Anambra governorship and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Polls elections, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu has warned political actors to conduct themselves with decorum, saying any form of violence and malpractices has no place in elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed August 16, 2025 […]

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2 w. ago Bomb explosion kills 2 in Imo market, several others wounded

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Two traders from Eke Ubaheze market square in Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, were said to have been killed in an early morning explosion in the area on Tuesday, June 24. An eyewitness who disclosed this to our correspondent said an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was planted in […] The post Bomb explosion kills 2 in Imo market, several others wounded appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Uzodimma presents scorecard of performance, says new Imo is here

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma yesterday gave a comprehensive account of his stewardship with a verdict that his administration had built a new Imo the citizens should be proud of. Tracing his first year year in office to the 18 months in his second tenure, Uzodimma expressed satisfaction that he had put Imo on […] The post Uzodimma presents scorecard of performance, says new Imo is here appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PDP Picks Chairmanship Candidates For 2026 FCT Area Council Polls

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially concluded its primary elections for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council polls, producing chairmanship candidates across all six area councils in what party officials described as a transparent and rancour-free process. The primaries, held on Monday in Abuja, saw a blend of consensus candidacies and tightly […]

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2 w. ago We’ll Not Be Part Of Any Coalition Group To Unseat Tinubu In 2027 – Imo SDP Insists

Imo State Chairman of Social Democratic Party, Henry Eluwa has insisted that the party will not join any coalition group, planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 general elections. Mr. Eluwa noted that SDP will try its best to maintain and protect its good image and will never allow any form of merger that […] The post We’ll Not Be Part Of Any Coalition Group To Unseat Tinubu In 2027 – Imo SDP Insists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid

Tribune Online Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid IN a significant diplomatic drive on the sidelines of the recently concluded 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization […] Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid Tribune Online

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3 w. ago IMO election: Oyetola courts Island nations’ support for Nigeria

By Steve Agbota                  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council later this year. The Minister met […] The post IMO election: Oyetola courts Island nations’ support for Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FCT council poll: APC grants waiver to newly defected members

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has granted waivers to all new entrants into the ruling party from the opposition to contest the party’s June 25 primary election for the forthcoming February 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The decision was reached at an emergency meeting of the party’s National […] The post FCT council poll: APC grants waiver to newly defected members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FCT Area Council Election: APC grants waivers to new defected aspirants, fixes June 25 for party primaries

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has granted waivers to all new entrants from opposition parties to contest the party’s June 25, 2025, primary election for the February 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The decision was reached at an emergency meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on […] The post FCT Area Council Election: APC grants waivers to new defected aspirants, fixes June 25 for party primaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria rallies global support for ocean protection, IMO council bid

Nigeria has called on the global community to urgently ratify the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and scale up read more Nigeria rallies global support for ocean protection, IMO council bid

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