28 h. ago Political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices – Pat Utomi

Political economist Pat Utomi stated that political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices, emphasising that the only serious resistance to the Federal Government comes from a few social media users. Utomi made the comment in Lagos during the David Oladipo Leadership Roundtable, which was themed “Nigeria and Opposition Politics”. He bemoaned that most opposition […] The post Political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices – Pat Utomi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago 40 percent of Nigeria’s food production lost to waste: Can technology save the day?

By Abiodun Daniel Durosanya Every day, as millions of Nigerians struggle to put food on their tables, we throw away nearly half of everything we produce. This is not just tragic, it is completely preventable. I have witnessed this contradiction firsthand throughout my life in Nigeria. Drive through Lagos and you will see overflowing dumpsters […] The post 40 percent of Nigeria’s food production lost to waste: Can technology save the day? appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago ‘Empty, No Ideology’: Falana, Bugaje Blame Political Parties For Nigeria’s Woes

Both statesmen spoke during Channels Television’s special broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary on Wednesday. The post ‘Empty, No Ideology’: Falana, Bugaje Blame Political Parties For Nigeria’s Woes appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Global economy losing over $4.7trn to corruption annually — Expert

Tribune Online Global economy losing over $4.7trn to corruption annually — Expert •Financial institutions in Nigeria lost N52.26bn to fraud in 2024-Britsh High Commission •Says 76 million people falls victim to fraud yearly The Convener, ISO/TC309/WG8 and the Chairman, SON NTC Governance of Organization, Prof. Oserheimen A. Osunbor on Tuesday stated that the world economy loses over $4.7 trillion to fraud yearly. Speaking in Abuja at the […] Global economy losing over $4.7trn to corruption annually — Expert Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Right to development, public interest litigation and rule of law in Nigeria (1)

INTRODUCTION Right to Development The right to development is an inalienable human right affirmed by the United Nations Declaration on the Right to Development (1986). It asserts that every individual and all peoples are entitled to participate in, contribute to, and enjoy economic, social, cultural, and political development, in which all human rights and fundamental […] The post Right to development, public interest litigation and rule of law in Nigeria (1) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kwankwaso dismisses speculations that NNPP has submitted intent letter to another political party

From Desmond Mgboh Kano Former Governor of Kano State and National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has dismissed suggestions that his political party, NNPP, has submitted a letter of intent to join one of the nation’s political parties. Kwankwaso said the online report in this regard was nothing but a […] The post Kwankwaso dismisses speculations that NNPP has submitted intent letter to another political party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 2027: Give Us Presidency Or Lose Our Votes, N’Central Movement Threatens APC, PDP, ADC

The North-Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM), a coalition leading the agitation for presidency to be ceded to the North-Central geopolitical zone, has called on the major political parties in the country to cede the presidential ticket or at most, the vice presidential slot to region in the 2027 general election. The Movement declared that the main […]

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9 d. ago FCT Polls: INEC Gives Political Parties Nod To Start Campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that political parties participating in the February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections were now at liberty to start their electioneering campaigns in public. INEC National Commissioner and chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who disclosed in a statement issued in […]

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9 d. ago FCT council polls: Political parties can commence campaigns — INEC

Tribune Online FCT council polls: Political parties can commence campaigns — INEC Ahead of next February election into the Federal Capital Territory Area Council election, INEC has declared that FCT council polls: Political parties can commence campaigns — INEC Tribune Online

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9 d. ago 2027: Opposition coalition, CSOs want Atiku to shelve ambition, give Obi a chance

From Idu Jude Abuja Ahead the 2027 presidential election, a coalition of opposition political parties and civil society organizations (CSOs) has appealed to the conscience of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to give Mr. Peter Obi a chance to stand as the candidate for the opposition parties. The coalition under the aiges AGOBI ’27, rising from […] The post 2027: Opposition coalition, CSOs want Atiku to shelve ambition, give Obi a chance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago What next for ADC after INEC’s recognition of Mark, Aregbesola?

Tribune Online What next for ADC after INEC’s recognition of Mark, Aregbesola? As political parties step up preparations for the next general election, SIKIRU OBARAYESE examines the situation in the opposition, especially the African Democratic Congress (ADC) recently adopted by the coalition of political leaders as a preferred platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In the build-up to the 2027 general election, the recent […] What next for ADC after INEC’s recognition of Mark, Aregbesola? Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigerian banks urged to scale up cybersecurity investments as fraud losses surge

Tribune Online Nigerian banks urged to scale up cybersecurity investments as fraud losses surge Cybersecurity experts have warned that Nigerian banks and financial institutions must urgently raise their investments in digital security as the costs of cybercrime continue to escalate. According to the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), the sector lost ₦52.26 billion to fraud in 2024, a sharp 195 per cent increase from the ₦17.67 billion recorded in […] Nigerian banks urged to scale up cybersecurity investments as fraud losses surge Tribune Online

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1 week ago CSOs, Political Scientists Blame Parties For Failed Manifesto Implementation In States

Political parties, civil society organisations (CSOs) and top political scientists have expressed the concern that unless ideological dearth and the inconsistency in party manifesto implementation are tackled, quality governance, especially in states, would remain elusive. Speaking to LEADERSHIP Sunday, they blamed the failed political party system for the prevailing situation. They recalled that each political […]

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2 w. ago INEC Backs Call For Increased Women Representation In Political Leadership

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed full support for the advocacy for more participation and representation of more women in political party leadership and elective positions in the country. INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu stated this when an advocacy group, Women’s Collective under the auspices of ‘The Electoral Hub’ paid him a courtesy […]

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2 w. ago IRI, Labour Party harp on inclusive political participation in Nigeria

Tribune Online IRI, Labour Party harp on inclusive political participation in Nigeria The International Republican Institute (IRI) and the Labour Party, on Monday, reiterated their commitment to strengthening inclusive political participation in Nigeria. The Resident Program Director of the institute, Mr Sentell Barnes and the national chairman of the Labour Party made the promise in Abuja. Speaking during an advocacy visit to the Labour Party (LP) national […] IRI, Labour Party harp on inclusive political participation in Nigeria Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 2027: NPSA rallies Nigerians to partake in voter registration

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) has urged Nigerians to participate in the ongoing voter’s registration to vote in the 2027 elections. The President of NPSA, Prof Hassan Saliu, in a statement, while decrying the low voter turnout witnessed in the 2023 elections, stated that  […] The post 2027: NPSA rallies Nigerians to partake in voter registration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Anambra governorship polls: INEC and vitriolic election campaigns

By Chekwube Nzomiwu In a healthy democratic system of government, an election campaign enables political parties and their candidates to prepare and present their manifestos and programmes, respectively, to the electorate. It is expected that an election campaign should be issue based in order to achieve its goal, which is to enable the voters to […] The post Anambra governorship polls: INEC and vitriolic election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Early campaigns: Drag violators to court – Falana tells INEC

By John Ogunsemore Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to arraign those violating rules against early campaigning to serve as deterrent to others. Falana stated this during an appearance on Channels Television‘s Sunday Politics. Last week, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu decried premature campaigns by political parties ahead […] The post Early campaigns: Drag violators to court – Falana tells INEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “14 Of 171 Associations Advance To Next Stage Of Becoming Political Parties” – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, cleared 14 political associations to proceed to the next stage in their bids to be registered as full-fledged political parties. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun, made the announcement in a statement. The statement was released on Thursday […] The post “14 Of 171 Associations Advance To Next Stage Of Becoming Political Parties” – INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Party registration: ADA, ATP, ANC, 11 others meet initial requirements –INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says only 14 out of 171 associations seeking registration as political parties met the requirements to proceed to the next stage. Mr Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement after the commission’s regular meeting in Abuja, yesterday. Olumekun said […] The post Party registration: ADA, ATP, ANC, 11 others meet initial requirements –INEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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