5 h. ago APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory

• Gov extends Olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people  •PDP candidate goes to Appeal Court From Godwin Tsa, Abuja and Tony Osauzo, Benin Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on all citizens, including the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to join hands for the progress of Edo State, […] The post APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, over the tribunal judgement affirming his victory in the governorship election held in the state in September last year. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and […] The post Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP

Tribune Online Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Following the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He called on the opposition PDP and Ighodalo to join hands with him in the spirit of unity and work together for the progress […] Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Tribune Online

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8 h. ago UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor

Tribune Online UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, dismissed petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Action Alliance (AA) and Accord Party (AP) seeking to nullify the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Edo state governor. In dismissing the petition by the PDP and […] UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Bode George knocks Tinubu over visit to France amid ‘series of crises’

Tribune Online Bode George knocks Tinubu over visit to France amid ‘series of crises’ … says reasons for such journey best known to him and his handlers Former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has raised concern over President Bola Ahmed Tunubu’s ongoing visit to Paris, France amid series of crises in the country, saying reasons for such journey were best known to him […] Bode George knocks Tinubu over visit to France amid ‘series of crises’ Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Edo: Tribunal upholds Okpebholo’s victory, dismisses PDP, AA, AP petitions

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has unanimously upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). A three-member panel of the tribunal said, based on the evidence presented before it, it found no reason to nullify the outcome of the governorship contest […] The post Edo: Tribunal upholds Okpebholo’s victory, dismisses PDP, AA, AP petitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Dangote’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy huge — Mimiko’s ex

Tribune Online Dangote’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy huge — Mimiko’s ex-aide A former Special Adviser on Political and Mobilisation Matters to ex-Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo, Akin Akinbobola, has hailed the Dangote Refinery for sustaining production and distribution of quality petroleum products in Nigeria. Akinbobola who stated this on Tuesday in Akure, Ondo state capital, noted that Dangote’s contributions to Nigeria’s economy had been monumental and […] Dangote’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy huge — Mimiko’s ex-aide Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Peter Obi yet to recovered from the painful defeat of the 2023 polls – Daniel Bwala

Daniel Bwala, a presidential spokesperson, has dismissed claims by Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, that Nigeria is no read more Peter Obi yet to recovered from the painful defeat of the 2023 polls – Daniel Bwala

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17 h. ago Judgement day: Security personnel barricade roads leading to Benin High Court

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Security personnel have barricaded the roads leading to the Benin City High Court along Sapele road ahead of the judgment that is going to be delivered by the Election Petition Tribunal later today. Recall that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 2024 governorship election, […] The post Judgement day: Security personnel barricade roads leading to Benin High Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Shiba Inu Vs Remittix; One Of These Crypto’s Could Rise 100x If The Following Things Happen. Why $RTX Is Going Viral Worldwide

Shiba Inu price is yet to recover from a fall of almost 50% from its greatest level in November last year. However, Remittix (RTX) is a fresh project with great appeal because of its utility. Attracting a wave of evidently increasing interest noticed by analysts and investors, Remittix is the new altcoin surpassing Shiba Inu Read More

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22 h. ago Forbes list: Why Nigerians underestimate Dangote’s wealth – Tinubu’s aide

By John Ogunsemore Majority of Nigerians do not grasp the scale of world’s wealthiest black man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s wealth because of his family’s modest way of life, presidential aide, Gimba Kakanda has said. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Research & Analytics stated this in an X post on Tuesday. On Tuesday, […] The post Forbes list: Why Nigerians underestimate Dangote’s wealth – Tinubu’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago CBN posts $23.11bn net FX reserve, strongest position in 3 years

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has achieved its strongest foreign exchange reserve position in over three years, posting an impressive $23.11 billion in net reserves at the end of 2024. The development signals a robust recovery and enhanced financial stability for the country’s economy. It also reflects a substantial improvement […] The post CBN posts $23.11bn net FX reserve, strongest position in 3 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash

Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle has underlined the Super Eagles’ determination to defeat South Africa in September, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle is convinced that victory against the Bafana Bafana is non-negotiable if the Super Eagles are to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive. The Super Eagles find themselves in a precarious position in […] The post Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Soludo’s road projects boosting real estate sector growth in Anambra – Okonkwo

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Majescity Real Estate and Investment, Mr Okwuchukwu Okonkwo, has identified road construction across the hinterlands by Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, as a major boost aiding the growth of the real estate business in the state. Okonkwo, who made this disclosure in Awka […] The post Soludo’s road projects boosting real estate sector growth in Anambra – Okonkwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Police arrest 6 suspects, rescue 21 kidnapped victims, recover N4.8m ransom

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has apprehended six suspects for various crimes, rescued 21 kidnap victims. and recovered N4.8 million read more Police arrest 6 suspects, rescue 21 kidnapped victims, recover N4.8m ransom

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41 h. ago 12.5b constituency projects: Cross River APC denies knowledge of petition against Senator Jarigbe

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State has denied knowledge of a petition against the lawmaker representing Cross River North in the national assembly, Senator Jarigbe Agom. The chairman of the party, Alphonsus Ogar  Eba disclosed this in the party Secretariat in Calabar while reacting to a petition by the […] The post 12.5b constituency projects: Cross River APC denies knowledge of petition against Senator Jarigbe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago 12.5bn constituency projects: Cross River APC denies knowledge of petition against Jarigbe

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State has denied knowledge of a petition against the lawmaker representing Cross River North in the National Assembly, Senator Jarigbe Agom. The chairman of the party, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, disclosed this in the party Secretariat in Calabar while reacting to a petition by the […] The post 12.5bn constituency projects: Cross River APC denies knowledge of petition against Jarigbe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Russia rejects Trump’s accusations, affirms ongoing negotiations

Today during the daily press briefing, Dmitry Peskov Kremlin spokesman dismissed any decline in Russia’s relations with Washington. He indicated read more Russia rejects Trump’s accusations, affirms ongoing negotiations

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53 h. ago 2027: PDP dares Tinubu, says nobody can manipulate Nigerians

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja A group of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders has vowed that nobody can manipulate Nigerians into voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential poll. The stakeholders under the aegis of CP-PDP Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) said Nigerians would never reward the hardship […] The post 2027: PDP dares Tinubu, says nobody can manipulate Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago 2027: Nobody can manipulate Nigerians, PDP group tells Tinubu

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   A group of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders nobody can manipulate Nigerians into voting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential poll.    The stakeholders on the aegis of CP-PDP Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) said Nigerians will never reward the hardship allegedly inflicted […] The post 2027: Nobody can manipulate Nigerians, PDP group tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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