5 h. 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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28 h. 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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29 h. 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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39 h. 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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45 h. 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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4 d. ago 2027: May God punish me if I touch allocation money when elected Imo governor – Jude Ejiogu

By Agatha Emeadi Sir Jude Ejiogu was a consummate banker who later held six positions in the Imo State government. Therefore, his is one of the political gladiators in the state today. As one who is grounded in Imo politics and governance, he now has his eyes on the big seat of Imo Government House […] The post 2027: May God punish me if I touch allocation money when elected Imo governor – Jude Ejiogu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra govt approves creation of state electricity regulatory commission

Tribune Online Anambra govt approves creation of state electricity regulatory commission As part of efforts by the state government to ensure a steady power supply in Anambra, the State executive council during their 10th meeting, okayed the establishment of Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC). Anambra govt approves creation of state electricity regulatory commission Tribune Online

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1 week ago Suspected Herdsmen Invade Imo Community, Kill Three Residents, Hijack Farmlands

At least three yet to be identified persons have been killed, following a horrible attack carried out by herdsmen in Agwa Community, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. It was gathered that the criminal elements who were armed with sophisticated weapons forcefully took over farmlands and major roads in the area. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt […] The post Suspected Herdsmen Invade Imo Community, Kill Three Residents, Hijack Farmlands appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Suspected herdsmen kill 3 in Imo community, police begin manhunt

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Suspected herdsmen have killed three road users plying the Agwa, Ejemekwuru, and Umuekpu areas in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State on Wednesday, June 4. A source from the community said the hoodlums ambushed the road users, who were on motorcycles, and attacked them. The source said several other people […] The post Suspected herdsmen kill 3 in Imo community, police begin manhunt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue Election Appeals Tribunal upholds elections of Council Chairmen, Councillors

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Benue Election Appeals Tribunal sitting in Abuja has upheld the elections of all the Council Chairmen and Councillors in all the Local Government Areas of the state under the umbrella of the All Progressives Party (APC). The petitioners were largely aspirants from the same political party APC, who claimed that, […] The post Benue Election Appeals Tribunal upholds elections of Council Chairmen, Councillors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Taraba govt to commence rural electrification of 168 wards soon — Gov Kefas

Tribune Online Taraba govt to commence rural electrification of 168 wards soon — Gov Kefas The Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, on Saturday said his administration would soon commence the expansion of rural electrification across 168 council wards of the state. Taraba govt to commence rural electrification of 168 wards soon — Gov Kefas Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kano govt lauds Appeal Court’s judgement reversing halting of Kano LG polls

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Government has lauded Friday’s judgment of Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, which overturned an earlier ruling by the Federal High Court in Kano that sought to stop the conduct of local government council elections in the state. In its ruling, the Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice […] The post Kano govt lauds Appeal Court’s judgement reversing halting of Kano LG polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tensions In Oyo Community As Residents Petition Police Over Alleged Threats By Councillor

Residents of Iresa-Adu town in Surulere local government area of Oyo State have raised concerns over what they described as intimidation and threats to their safety by a People’s Democratic Party (PDP elected councillor in the local government council, Mr. Adeniran Nelson. The claims followed the release of a social media interview aired online under […]

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3 w. ago Oyetola seeks French Government’s support for Nigeria’s IMO Council bid

Tribune Online Oyetola seeks French Government’s support for Nigeria’s IMO Council bid THE Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola recently received the Ambassador of France to Nigeria, His Excellency Marc Fonbaustier, in his office in Abuja on a visit that underscored the deepening maritime and diplomatic relations between both countries.  The engagement came as Nigeria intensifies its campaign for election into Category C of the […] Oyetola seeks French Government’s support for Nigeria’s IMO Council bid Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Again, herdsmen attack couple in Imo community, kill husband, wife wounded 

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Herdsmen have attacked a couple from Amakohia-Ubi in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State killing the husband while the wife escaped with a bullet wound.  A source from the community told our correspondent that the couple had gone to their farm on Tuesday where they encountered the herders who […] The post Again, herdsmen attack couple in Imo community, kill husband, wife wounded  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago AMAC chairmanship election: Female sole aspirant vows to defeat 22 male contenders

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The only female chairmanship aspirant for next year’s FCT Area Council election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jennifer Ozioma Nnamudi, has expressed confidence in defeating the 22 male counterparts challenging her for the Abuja Municipal Area Council, (AMAC) ticket. She spoke on the sidelines after purchasing the […] The post AMAC chairmanship election: Female sole aspirant vows to defeat 22 male contenders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Uzodimma sacks Imo Attorney General, Commissioner for Justice

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has sacked the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr Cyprian O. C. Akaolisa. This was disclosed in a terse statement on Monday, May 26, 2025, signed by Hon Declan Emelumba, Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy. The statement read: “The Governor of […] The post Uzodimma sacks Imo Attorney General, Commissioner for Justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Teenage siblings kidnapped in Imo, abductors demand N100m ransom

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Gunmen have kidnapped two siblings from Umuoka, Amakohia-Ubi in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on Thursday. A source from the area told our correspondent that the siblings a boy and a girl aged 18 and 16 respectively were whisked away by their abductors at about 6 pm while […] The post Teenage siblings kidnapped in Imo, abductors demand N100m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Tanzania to support Nigeria for election into IMO council seat

Tribune Online Tanzania to support Nigeria for election into IMO council seat Nigeria’s quest to grab the elusive Category C seat of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) received a big boost recently when the government of Tanzanian pledged to support Nigeria to regain the prestigious seat it last won sixteen years ago. The pledge was made by the Director General of the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC), […] Tanzania to support Nigeria for election into IMO council seat Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Nigeria seeks France’s support for Nigeria’s IMO Council bid

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, hosted the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, in Abuja on Wednesday, highlighting the growing maritime and diplomatic ties between Nigeria and France. The visit focused on Nigeria’s campaign for a Category C seat on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council. Accompanied […] The post Nigeria seeks France’s support for Nigeria’s IMO Council bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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