1 hour ago Benue APC stakeholders urged to shun personal interests, form formidable force

Tribune Online Benue APC stakeholders urged to shun personal interests, form formidable force A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Mr. Olofu Charles, has emphasized the need for all party stakeholders in the state to shun personal interests and form a formidable force that would pave the way for the APC to gain more members from opposition parties. According to him, unnecessary political […] Benue APC stakeholders urged to shun personal interests, form formidable force Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Benue APC chieftain calls for unity, warns against political infighting

Tribune Online Benue APC chieftain calls for unity, warns against political infighting A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Mr. Olofu Charles, has emphasized the need for all party stakeholders in the state to set aside personal interests and create a united front that will enable the APC to attract more members from opposition parties. Benue APC chieftain calls for unity, warns against political infighting Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Opposition Lawmakers Hail INEC, RISIEC On Voters’ Register Release Ahead Rivers LG Polls

The Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) for the timely release of the voters’ register ahead of the August 9 local government elections in Rivers State. The lawmakers described the move as a crucial step toward ensuring credible and transparent polls. LEADERSHIP […]

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8 h. ago LG Polls: HURIWA Hails INEC Over Release Of Rivers Voters’ Register

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) for the timely release of the voters’ register ahead of the August 9, 2025 local government elections in Rivers State. In a statement issued by HURIWA national coordinator, Comrade Emma Onwubiko, […]

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8 h. ago Action Alliance: Court nullifies Kenneth Udeze’s organized convention, declares Omoaje as duly elected national chairman

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital has nullified the convention of the Action Alliance organized by Mr Kenneth Udeze and reaffirmed Hon Adekunle Rufai Omoaje as the only national chairman of the party. The court held that the convention organized by Udeze was a nullity and […] The post Action Alliance: Court nullifies Kenneth Udeze’s organized convention, declares Omoaje as duly elected national chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Never stop believing, Rashford excited after England squad return

Marcus Rashford has expressed his excitement after earning a recall to the England squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. The Aston Villa forward, who was dropped from the England squad by former manager Garet Southgate in past international fixtures, shared his enthusiasm on social media Instagram, stating, “Never stop Read More

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10 h. ago 2027: PDP may not have presidential candidate if — Primate Ayodele

Tribune Online 2027: PDP may not have presidential candidate if — Primate Ayodele "PDP will not even come second, not to talk of third in the election. There are satanic forces that will ruin PDP till the party dies except... 2027: PDP may not have presidential candidate if — Primate Ayodele Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Lookman, Osimhen, Boniface In Race For King Of The Pitch As Nigeria Pitch Awards Holds March 25

The excitement in Nigerian football is palpable as the 11th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards is set to take place on March 25, 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, after the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between the Super Eagles and the Warriors of Zimbabwe. This year, the […]

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10 h. ago Kogi: I remain authentic SDP chairman till 2026 — Moses Oricha

Tribune Online Kogi: I remain authentic SDP chairman till 2026 — Moses Oricha He noted that those behind the purported SDP congress held in the state on Wednesday are unknown to the party or the Independent National Electoral Commission, describing them as impostors. Kogi: I remain authentic SDP chairman till 2026 — Moses Oricha Tribune Online

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12 h. ago JUST IN: Rashford, James return as Kane, Bellingham lead Tuchel’s England squad

England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced his first squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, with key stars such as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden headlining the selection. In goal, Jordan Pickford (Everton) retains his place alongside Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), and James Trafford (Burnley). Read More

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12 h. ago Disquiet Over Gov Bago Consensus Candidacy For Niger LG Polls

The decision of Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to produce the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for the forthcoming local government elections has received knocks. The governor announced last Saturday while breaking fast with some major stakeholders in the state that his party, APC, has adopted the consensus method as the mode for primary […]

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13 h. ago LG poll: Rivers electoral commission receives updated voter register from INEC

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission said it has received the updated voters register for the state from the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the August 9, 2025, local government elections. RSIEC said it has also secured the list of registered political parties in Nigeria from INEC. The RSIEC Commissioner in charge of Media Read More

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16 h. ago INEC compensates Bauchi election accident victim with N1.25m

The Independent National Electoral Commission has handed over a compensation package to a casualty of the 2023 election accident in Bauchi State. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the official Facebook handle of INEC Bauchi on Thursday. According to the statement, the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmud Yakubu, handed over the compensation during the Read More

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20 h. ago Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator representing Abia North and Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has rejected a call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running […] The post Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Senate passes bill to establish national council for traditional rulers

A bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers and formalise their roles has passed its second reading in the Senate. The general principles of the bill, sponsored by Simon Lalong, were presented yesterday. The debate elicited concerns from lawmakers, particularly regarding potential conflicts of responsibility with elected political officers at local government councils. […] The post Senate passes bill to establish national council for traditional rulers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago SON cautions against faulty electric pole, certifies four Gombe market producers

Four companies have received the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme to produce the Plaster of Paris and electric poles in Gombe State. Arewa PUNCH reports that the organisations include: Maja POP, Habbos Nigeria Limited, NCCE Limited, and GAN Electrical and Technology Services Input Limited. Speaking shortly after handing the  MANCAP certifications to Read More

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21 h. ago Pinnick expresses fulfillment despite losing FIFA Council seat

Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, is relishing his ascendancy in football administration from Delta State, Nigeria, to the global scene, despite losing his seat on the FIFA Council on Wednesday, The PUNCH reports. Pnnick fell short by just one vote during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Read More

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23 h. ago Nigeria at a crossroads: Chima Amadi’s push for democratic reforms

By Chidi Elemu Nigeria’s democracy seems to be in crisis—not from the absence of elections, but from a system carefully structured to fail. It has been argued that the country continues to recycle corruption, electoral fraud and governance failures, leaving citizens disillusioned and democracy in name only. Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, a scholar and public […] The post Nigeria at a crossroads: Chima Amadi’s push for democratic reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Labour Party pledges free, fair, credible Anambra guber primaries

Says LP not working for another party From Sola Ojo, Abuja The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, has pledged a free, fair, and credible primary election in the forthcoming party primaries in Anambra State. The National Chairman believed that Nigeria would get better only when an honest process of leadership recruitment […] The post Labour Party pledges free, fair, credible Anambra guber primaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago World Cup Qualifiers: Zimbabwe coach names squad for Nigeria, Benin crackers

Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has unveiled a 23-man squad for the Warriors’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin read more World Cup Qualifiers: Zimbabwe coach names squad for Nigeria, Benin crackers

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