2 h. ago Bauchi Approves ₦800m For Student Scholarships, Sends 100 Abroad For Studies

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the release of ₦945.25 million for the 2024/2025 scholarship scheme for indigenes of the state, with ₦800 million already disbursed to beneficiaries across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the National President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Bello Ibrahim, during a press […] The post Bauchi Approves ₦800m For Student Scholarships, Sends 100 Abroad For Studies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

4 h. ago Peter Obi Resumes Public Engagements After Brief Medical Break

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has returned to public engagements after a short break on health grounds. LEADERSHIP reports that Obi had announced over the weekend that he was suspending scheduled activities within and outside the country after falling ill during a tourism event in Enugu. […]

Politics

15 h. ago Students Confirm Disbursement Of N800m Scholarship By Bauchi Governor

The National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS) has confirmed that Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed’s administration has disbursed N800 million as part of the 2024/2025 scholarship scheme to indigent students across the country. Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi on Monday, NUBASS national president, Comrade Bello Ibrahim Aliyu, described the development as “historic in […]

Politics

47 h. ago Amnesty International Slams DSS Over Attempt To Censor Sowore’s Social Media Account

Amnesty International (AI) has condemned the Department of State Services (DSS) for pressuring social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to delete a post by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, that was critical of President Bola Tinubu. Sowore, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the platform of African Action Congress (AAC), revealed he […]

Politics

49 h. ago Sowore Defies DSS Threat To X To Delete His Post Criticising For Tinubu Under 24 Hours

Omoyele Sowore, activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has rejected a directive from the Department of State Services (DSS) to remove a post on X (formerly Twitter) that criticized President Bola Tinubu. Sowore described the tweet as part of an attempt by the secret police to silence dissent. He shared […] The post Sowore Defies DSS Threat To X To Delete His Post Criticising For Tinubu Under 24 Hours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

53 h. ago Obi calls for tourism overhaul as Mbah opens Enugu conference

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigeria to reposition its tourism sector as a driver of economic growth, insisting that “a new Nigeria is possible if we shift from consumption to production.” Obi made the call on Saturday at the opening of […] The post Obi calls for tourism overhaul as Mbah opens Enugu conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

56 h. ago ‘I Won’t Delete It,’ Sowore Responds To DSS’ Stance Over Alleged Anti

Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has said that he will not bow to pressure from the Department of State Services (DSS) to delete a social media post considered critical of President Bola Tinubu. The DSS had written to X (formerly Twitter), demanding […]

Politics

61 h. ago Peter Obi donates N10m to Anambra hospital, embarks on medical rest

From Sola Ojo, Abuja   Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has announced a N10 million donation to support the Aguata Diocese of the Church of Nigeria in Anambra. The donation was to support acquisition of new equipment and revitalisation of the […] The post Peter Obi donates N10m to Anambra hospital, embarks on medical rest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

2 d. ago Peter Obi Embarks On Medical Rest, Suspends Public Engagements

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced a brief medical rest, suspending his scheduled engagements within and outside Nigeria this weekend. In a statement shared on Saturday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the former Anambra State governor said he fell ill while attending a tourism event in Enugu State on […]

Politics

3 d. ago Peter Obi Announces Brief Medical Rest, Suspends Weekend Engagements

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has announced a short medical break. The break will result in the suspension of his planned engagements both within and outside Nigeria this weekend. In a statement shared on Saturday via his X handle, Obi revealed that he fell ill while attending a […] The post Peter Obi Announces Brief Medical Rest, Suspends Weekend Engagements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

3 d. ago Peter Obi announces temporary break from public activities on medical advice

Tribune Online Peter Obi announces temporary break from public activities on medical advice Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he will be stepping back briefly from public engagements following medical advice. Peter Obi announces temporary break from public activities on medical advice Tribune Online

Politics

3 d. ago Obi Faults Tinubu’s Frequent Trips At Expense Of Nigerians’ Suffering

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s decision to embark on another foreign vacation, accusing him of abandoning Nigerians in a time of deepening hardship and insecurity. Recall that on Thursday, the Presidency announced that Tinubu had commenced a 10-day working vacation, marking the start of […]

Politics

3 d. ago Obi slams Tinubu’s frequent trips amid rising national crises

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s frequent trips abroad, accusing him of abandoning Nigerians in a time of worsening insecurity, poverty, and humanitarian crises. Obi, on his verified X handle yesterday, expressed concern that the president had spent a significant part of […] The post Obi slams Tinubu’s frequent trips amid rising national crises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 d. ago Peter Obi: Tinubu runs away from Nigeria at slight opportunity

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi said President Bola Tinubu appears to flee the country at every slight opportunity. Obi stated this in a Friday statement in reaction to the president’s latest foreign trip. On Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed […] The post Peter Obi: Tinubu runs away from Nigeria at slight opportunity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

4 d. ago Peter Obi to Tinubu: Your holiday not more important than Nigerians’ lives

Tribune Online Peter Obi to Tinubu: Your holiday not more important than Nigerians’ lives Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has again faulted President Bola Tinubu’s latest “10-day working leave”, which he will Peter Obi to Tinubu: Your holiday not more important than Nigerians’ lives Tribune Online

Politics

5 d. ago Channel surplus revenue into job creation, pension payments – Obi tells Tinubu

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to demonstrate compassion and responsibility by deploying Nigeria’s reported revenue surplus into critical sectors that would directly impact the lives of ordinary citizens. Obi, on his verified X account on Thursday, September […] The post Channel surplus revenue into job creation, pension payments – Obi tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

5 d. ago Peter Obi tackles FG over 5% fuel tax, says CNG subsidies have vanished

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has called out the federal government over the 5% tax on all fossil fuel sales as part of its new tax law that goes into effect in January 2026. Obi, who spoke on his X page on Wednesday evening, said instead of easing hardship, the […] The post Peter Obi tackles FG over 5% fuel tax, says CNG subsidies have vanished appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

5 d. ago ADC Coalition Leaders Couldn’t Answer 99% Of Our Questions – Adebayo

  The Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has warned Nigerians against politicians who switch parties without changing their political mindset. He stressed that the country needs new leaders with fresh ideas to bring the desired change. Speaking in an interview with journalists on Wednesday, Adebayo dismissed the credibility of the opposition […] The post ADC Coalition Leaders Couldn’t Answer 99% Of Our Questions – Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

5 d. ago 2027: North will replace Tinubu with ADC coalition candidate –Kurah, Publicity Secretary

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Publicity Secretary, Kaduna State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition, Darius Kurah has said that North would rally round the candidate of the coalition in 2027 general elections to vote into power its presidential candidate to replace President Bola Tinubu. In this interview with our Correspondent, Kurah said, […] The post 2027: North will replace Tinubu with ADC coalition candidate –Kurah, Publicity Secretary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

6 d. ago Insecurity In Nigeria Traced To Desperation To Unseat Jonathan: Datti Baba

Labour Party’s 2023 Vice-Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has linked Nigeria’s prevailing insecurity to what he described as the desperation to remove former President Goodluck Jonathan from power in 2015. Baba-Ahmed made the remark on Tuesday while featuring on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. He said events that played out during the 2011 and […] The post Insecurity In Nigeria Traced To Desperation To Unseat Jonathan: Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics