57 m. ago Anambra guber: Revolt with your votes, says BOOT Party candidate Chika Jerry

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Okeke Chika-Jerry, the BOOT Party candidate for the November 8 Anambra governorship election, has urged Anambra voters to spark a revolution with their ballots by electing the right leader. Speaking in Onitsha on Monday, Chika-Jerry criticised career politicians for deceiving Nigerians since the return of civilian rule in 1999, leaving the […] The post Anambra guber: Revolt with your votes, says BOOT Party candidate Chika Jerry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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92 m. ago 2023 Election: Tinubu Unhappy With 4% Vote In Abia – Orji Kalu

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has urged the South East to make strategic political choices ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against continued isolation from the national mainstream. The former Abia State governor emphasised the need for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the region to maximize political opportunities. In a statement on […] The post 2023 Election: Tinubu Unhappy With 4% Vote In Abia – Orji Kalu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago We Defected To APC In Delta People’s Interest, Say Gov Oborevwori, Okowa

Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described his defection alongside his cabinet and other stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “a movement” rather than a mere political shift. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this on Monday while addressing a large crowd at the welcome rally to formally receive him […]

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1 hour ago Court orders parties to stay action in alleged contract breach suit

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Ministry of Interior, the Attorney General of the Federation, and other parties in a contract breach suit filed by Anchor Dataware Solutions Limited to maintain the status quo pending the resolution of the case. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the preservative order […] The post Court orders parties to stay action in alleged contract breach suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Meet Abayomi Sapara, contemporary artist who believes his artwork is priceless

Anyone working in the visual art industry, particularly in Africa, knows how difficult it is to succeed in the sector, read more Meet Abayomi Sapara, contemporary artist who believes his artwork is priceless

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7 h. ago Low Disposable Income, High Interest Loans Cripple MSMEs In Q1

Despite the stability of Naira and FX interactions in Q1, 2025, the micro, small and medium enterprises(MSMEs) in the country continues to glitch on dwindling purchasing power, double-digits price hike, low disposable incomes of consumers, high production cost and harsh business fundamentals that put strains on household budgets. LEADERSHIP Checks revealed that MSMEs experienced a […]

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7 h. ago “No Single Candidate Can Unseat Tinubu In 2027 Without Coalition” – Kenneth Okonkwo Insists

Former presidential spokesman for Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo, has insisted that no single candidate from the opposition groups can defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 general election. The actor-turned-politician on Sunday, led this out during an interview on Channels Television, saying that politicians moving to the ruling All Progressive Congress are doing so for personal […] The post “No Single Candidate Can Unseat Tinubu In 2027 Without Coalition” – Kenneth Okonkwo Insists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago 2027: No candidate can defeat Tinubu alone – Kenneth Okonkwo

Actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo has stated that no single candidate can beat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The former spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council in the 2023 elections made the declaration during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’. Okonkwo said that any chance of defeating the president lies in […] The post 2027: No candidate can defeat Tinubu alone – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Political Scientists Seek Funding Of Political Parties By FG

Political scientists in the country yesterday asked the federal government to fund political parties in order to make them effective and accountable. They posited that the roles of political parties are so critical to the survival of democracy and its growth, adding that money bags should not be allowed to hijack them. The president of […]

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7 h. ago Lagos Lights Up For 17th Headies Awards: Full List Of Winners

The 17th edition of the Headies Awards took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, honoring the brightest talents in the music industry. Major winners of the night included Zerry DL, Tems, Flavour, Rema, and Davido. The glamorous event welcomed notable personalities from the worlds of entertainment and politics, […] The post Lagos Lights Up For 17th Headies Awards: Full List Of Winners appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Ondo: Group Seeks Tinubu, Ganduje’s Intervention Over Plot To Alter Rotation Plan

A socio-political group, Ilaje Ugbo Intellectual Youths Alliance, has alleged a plot by the Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to impose a House of Representatives candidate from his hometown in Ugbo Ward 4 on Ugbo Kingdom against the agreed turn of Ugbo 2, 5 or 6 to produce the Reps candidate in 2027. IIYA therefore […]

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9 h. ago Defections: As APC tightens grip, opposition goes comatose in National Assembly

By Adesuwa Tsan The recent wave of defections by prominent opposition figures including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s dramatic switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape. But perhaps more significantly, it is creating a dangerous silence within the National Assembly, where a robust opposition […] The post Defections: As APC tightens grip, opposition goes comatose in National Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago 2027: Yoruba Youths Urge Kwankwaso To Ignore Coalition Call To Unseat Tinubu

The Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association (YYSA) has implored former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to ignore calls by some political leaders seeking a coalition of parties to join them in their struggle to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu and prevent him from getting a second term in office. The association’s national president, Hammer Olalekan, […]

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11 h. ago Ethnic harmony in Nigeria: Navigating the challenge, embracing the promise

If there is a single thread running through the fabric of modern African political experience, it is woven from the read more Ethnic harmony in Nigeria: Navigating the challenge, embracing the promise

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15 h. ago FG targets 2,000 health professionals annually with $5.5bn EU, Afreximbank funds

…signs agreement with Empower School of Health, Geneva The Federal Government says it is targeting an addition of 2,000 health read more FG targets 2,000 health professionals annually with $5.5bn EU, Afreximbank funds

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17 h. ago Leave PDP Ways, Embrace The APC Vision – Nwoko To Oborevwori

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to leave behind old political habits following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). While Nwoko welcomed Oborevwori’s move in a press statement on Sunday, he cautioned that the governor should avoid bringing practices […] The post Leave PDP Ways, Embrace The APC Vision – Nwoko To Oborevwori appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago “Don’t Blame Me For Your Incompetence” – Tinubu To Oppositions, Denies Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections To APC

President Bola Tinubu has responded to criticisms from opposition factions regarding the growing trend of political defections, asserting that their failure to manage party affairs should not be blamed on his administration. He emphasised that party-switching is not a phenomenon unique to Nigeria, pointing to numerous examples from established democracies where politicians frequently change affiliations. […] The post “Don’t Blame Me For Your Incompetence” – Tinubu To Oppositions, Denies Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Defections to APC are out of free will and not coercion, says Presidency

On Sunday, the Presidency rejected accusations that recent political defections from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress read more Defections to APC are out of free will and not coercion, says Presidency

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19 h. ago Presidency to opposition parties: Don’t blame Tinubu for your incompetence

Presidency has chided opposition parties over their inability to strengthen internal mechanisms, urging it not to blame President Bola Tinubu read more Presidency to opposition parties: Don’t blame Tinubu for your incompetence

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19 h. ago Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF

By Steve Agbota The President of the African Shipowners Association (ASA), Captain Ladi Olubowale, has said that the disbursement of the $700 million Cabotage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF) to Nigerian shipowners at a single-digit interest rate will create abundant growth opportunities, boost capacity-building, local content development and develop Nigeria as a maritime nation in Africa. […] The post Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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