72 m. ago Shettima preaches national unity, peaceful coexistence, tolerance as keys to progress

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, peaceful coexistence and tolerance as key pillars for national progress, drawing from the lessons of Ramadan. He also called on everyone to support the administration’s ongoing economic reforms, assuring that short-term difficulties would yield long-term benefits for the country. According to […] The post Shettima preaches national unity, peaceful coexistence, tolerance as keys to progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Police intensify search for last suspect in LASU graduate killing

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it had intensified its search for Teniola Ajisomo, who is the remaining suspect linked to the murder of a 28-year-old graduate of Lagos State University, Adedamola Ogunbode. The Lagos State Police Command on March 12, exhumed the body of the late Ogunbode from a shallow grave behind Read More

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4 h. ago From controversies to coronation: Owoade’s tortuous journey to Alaafin throne

Akeem Owoade, 49, will be officially crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo on Saturday. Several controversies trailed Owoade’s emergence with Governor Seyi Makinde, the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) and Prof Wande Abimbola, as key players. Regardless of the twists and turns leading to his coronation April 5, the expectations of Oyo indigenes of their new king Read More

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4 h. ago Northern elders commend Tinubu, Matawalle over improved security

The Northern Elders Political Development Group has praised President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, for their collaborative efforts in enhancing security in the North-West region of Nigeria. In a statement issued by its Secretary, Dr. Adamu Giwa, in Kaduna on Tuesday, Read More

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4 h. ago Jonathan has set example in political maturity, says council

The Executive Secretary of the International Supreme Council for Peace Africa, Ambassador Simeon Uwah, has highlighted the remarkable sacrifice made by former President Goodluck Jonathan in conceding defeat during the 2015 general elections. Uwah described Jonathan’s decision as one of the most defining moments of democratic maturity in Africa. In the 2015 general elections, Jonathan Read More

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6 h. ago “Obaseki Not A Politician, We Made Him Governor” – Philip Shaibu

Philip Shaibu, former Edo State Deputy Governor, revealed he never had faith in Governor Godwin Obaseki’s leadership, even before they took office on November 12, 2016. Shaibu’s skepticism would later prove prophetic, as their relationship deteriorated over time. In 2024, Shaibu’s ambition to succeed Obaseki led to a bitter fallout, resulting in his impeachment and […] The post “Obaseki Not A Politician, We Made Him Governor” – Philip Shaibu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Northern Elders Hail Matawalle, CDS For Reducing Terrorists Attacks In N’ West

Northern Elders Political Development group has commended Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa for their efforts in reducing terrorists attacks in North West region. The group’s Secretary, Dr. Adamu Giwa, in a statement on Tuesday, said that majority of communities in the region observed their Eid-el-Fitri […] The post Northern Elders Hail Matawalle, CDS For Reducing Terrorists Attacks In N’ West appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago I never believed in Obaseki’s leadership before 2016 – Shaibu

Former Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has disclosed that he never had faith in ex- Governor Godwin Obaseki’s leadership even before they both assumed office on November 12, 2016. Shaibu made this revelation on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm programme, where he spoke about his reservations regarding Obaseki’s leadership capabilities. Read More

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9 h. ago Security agencies will determine whether or not to arrest Natasha – Kogi Commissioner

By John Ogunsemore The Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, should be questioned by security agencies for flouting Governor Usman Ododo’s ban on processions in the state. Fanwo said this during an appearance on Channels TV‘s “Politics Today” programme on Tuesday. However, the commissioner said only the […] The post Security agencies will determine whether or not to arrest Natasha – Kogi Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago How additional voluntary contribution can help secure your future

Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) has been identified as a key component of the contributory pension scheme that can help contributors read more How additional voluntary contribution can help secure your future

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10 h. ago HURIWA condemns Ododo, police’s interference in Natasha’s visit

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria on Tuesday condemned the actions of the Kogi State Police and the state governor, Usman Ododo, accusing them of politically motivated interference to prevent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from going to her family house and receiving her constituents. HURIWA, in a statement signed by its National Coordinator Emmanuel Onwubiko, Read More

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11 h. ago C’River 2027: APC foreclose automatic tickets for NASS members, others

The Cross River chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has ruled out automatic tickets for serving members of the read more C’River 2027: APC foreclose automatic tickets for NASS members, others

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14 h. ago ‘I’m Not A Bastard, Not Afraid Of Anyone’, Natasha Tells Supporters At Homecoming Rally In Kogi

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared that she is “not a bastard” and “not afraid of anyone” while addressing a massive crowd of supporters during her homecoming in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State on Tuesday afternoon. Her return came amid heightened political tension, as the Kogi State Government […]

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14 h. ago Abure Pays Tribute To Late Pa Adebanjo, Credits Him for Labour Party’s Success In Lagos

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, on Monday, paid tribute to the late Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere. Abure credited Adebanjo for playing a significant role in the Labour Party’s success in Lagos during the 2023 presidential election, where LP candidate Peter Obi triumphed in […] The post Abure Pays Tribute To Late Pa Adebanjo, Credits Him for Labour Party’s Success In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago APC chieftain urges Tinubu to reform pension scheme, end pensioners hardship

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the challenges facing retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. In a statement on Tuesday, Oyintiloye decried the hardship pensioners endure due to delayed or non-payment of benefits, inadequate funding, and alleged corruption within the scheme. Read More

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14 h. ago Reps may establish Optical Research Institutes across Nigeria – Lawmaker 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   The member of the House of Representatives representing Ahoada West/Ogba/ Egbema/ Ndoni Federal Constituency of Rivers State, Victor Obuzor, has said that the House may establish Optical Research Institutes across the six geo-political zones in the country.   Obuzor, who is the sponsor of a bill for the establishment of Federal […] The post Reps may establish Optical Research Institutes across Nigeria – Lawmaker  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Group Hails Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS Over Improved Security In North

The Northern Elders Political Development group has commended President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa for their efforts in improving security in the North-West region. It noted that majority of towns and villages in the region observed the Eid-el-Fitri peacefully without cases […]

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15 h. ago Northern elders commend Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS for improved security in North

From Sola Ojo, Abuja   The Northern Elders Political Development group has commended Minister of State Defense Mohammed Bello Matawalle and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa for their collaborative efforts with other security apparatus in improving security in the North West region.  The Forum’s Secretary, Dr. Adamu Lawal Giwa, in a statement on […] The post Northern elders commend Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS for improved security in North-West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Northern elders hail Matawalle, CDS over improved security in N’ West

The Northern Elders Political Development group has hailed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa for their collaborative efforts in improving security in the North West region of the country. A statement by the group’s Secretary, Dr. Adamu Giwa, in Kaduna on Tuesday, noted that Read More

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16 h. ago Edo governorship election tribunal set to deliver judgment tomorrow

The Edo State Governorship Elections Petition Tribunal will deliver its judgment on the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party read more Edo governorship election tribunal set to deliver judgment tomorrow

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