60 m. ago Atiku coalition tags PDP governors as Tinubu agents for blocking 2027 alliance

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Atiku Abubakar-led 2027 political coalition has accused Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors of acting as agents for President Bola Tinubu by opposing a broad-based coalition to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) and rescue Nigerian democracy. In a statement titled “Rescuing Nigerian Democracy,” issued on Wednesday, 16 April 2025, by […] The post Atiku coalition tags PDP governors as Tinubu agents for blocking 2027 alliance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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75 m. ago Court orders final forfeiture of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank’s N6.6bn shares, N42.4m, $26.44 in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja On Tuesday, April 15, Justice F.N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, ordered the final forfeiture of 2,041,087,747 units of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank Plc shares, valued at N6,674,356,932.69, along with N42,461,096.66 and $26.44 in funds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) traced these assets to Cititrust Holdings […] The post Court orders final forfeiture of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank’s N6.6bn shares, N42.4m, $26.44 in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago FG consoles CBEX victims, calls for collective fight against ponzi schemes

The Federal Government on Wednesday sympathised with victims of the digital investment platform CBEX, stressing that Nigerians must work together to put an end to the rise of Ponzi schemes in the country. The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, made the appeal in his keynote address at the Read More

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1 hour ago Again, protesting Rivers women blast Ibas, demand CP’s removal

Protesters under the aegis of the ‘Rivers Women Unite Prayer Group’ have taken to the streets again against the emergency rule in the state. The women on Wednesday described the state of emergency declared in the state by President Bola Tinubu and the appointment of a Sole Administrator to oversee the affairs of the state Read More

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2 h. ago Plateau people need security, not press statements, condemnations – Obi

Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 election, on Wednesday, called on the federal government read more Plateau people need security, not press statements, condemnations – Obi

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3 h. ago Tinubu flags off 118.8km Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki President Bola Tinubu flagged off the construction of the 118.8km Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway’s Section 1 in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, on Wednesday. Represented by Governor Francis Nwifuru, Tinubu assured timely and high-quality completion, noting the large crowd as a sign of public support. “We are gathered here on the soils of Ebonyi […] The post Tinubu flags off 118.8km Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Gov Otu, deputy to engage Tinubu on concerns of marginalisation

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, will lead a high-powered delegation of eminent state officials to meet President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to address concerns over the state’s perceived marginalisation in federal appointments and infrastructure projects. The decision was outlined in a communiqué issued on Tuesday, […] The post Gov Otu, deputy to engage Tinubu on concerns of marginalisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Social Media Is Now A ‘Terrorist Organisation’, Sultan Of Sokoto Raises Alarm

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has described social media as a “terrorist organisation” that must be urgently dealt with to preserve national security. Speaking during the 17th executive committee meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council held in Maiduguri, […]

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4 h. ago Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Absence As Insecurity Spirals Nationwide

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s continued stay in France, urging him to abandon the ongoing retreat and return to Nigeria to confront the escalating security crisis gripping the nation. Tinubu departed Nigeria on April 2 for a two-week “working visit” to France, the Presidency had announced that the purpose […] The post Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Absence As Insecurity Spirals Nationwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Court Reinstates Obasa As Lagos Assembly Speaker, Declares Impeachment Illegal

A Lagos High Court has reversed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, ruling that the process leading to his removal was unconstitutional and invalid. The decision was handed down on Wednesday by Justice Yetunde Pinheiro, who nullified the Assembly’s session of January 13, 2025, during which Obasa […] The post Court Reinstates Obasa As Lagos Assembly Speaker, Declares Impeachment Illegal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago 2027 Election: I Have What It Takes To Become Nigeria’s President — Gov Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that he has what it takes to lead Nigeria as president in 2027. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television, the Governor noted that he has accomplished more than just serving as the leader of the state. Makinde said: “I don’t have any doubt that I […] The post 2027 Election: I Have What It Takes To Become Nigeria’s President — Gov Seyi Makinde appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago How tax reforms debates became blessing in disguise – Oyedele

Urges spokespersons to embrace knowledge, calm, and national interest at NIPR Summit From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed how the debates that trailed the four sweeping tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in October 2024, turned out to be […] The post How tax reforms debates became blessing in disguise – Oyedele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago 2027: My Father Must Avoid Becoming PDP’s Scapegoat, Says Bauchi Gov’s Son

The eldest son of Bauchi State governor, Engr. Shamsudeen Bala, has charged the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to strategise to win the 2027 presidential election and prevent a repeat of history by scapegoating his father, Bala Mohammed, after the polls. LEADERSHIP recalls that Governor Mohammed-led PDP Governors’ Forum recently resolved after their meeting in […]

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4 h. ago Medical lab scientists urge Tinubu to implement National Health Act

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, on Wednesday, called on the Federal Government to ensure the full implementation of the National Health Act 2014 to address health challenges across the country and combat quackery in the profession. The National President of AMLSN, Dr Uche Odionyenma, made the call during a press conference in Read More

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4 h. ago Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, says UK Supreme Court

By Seyi Babalola The UK Supreme Court has declared that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act mean a biological woman and biological sex, in a triumph for gender-critical activists. Five judges of the UK Supreme Court unanimously found that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not […] The post Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, says UK Supreme Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Ekiti Court Remands Lady In Prison For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Boyfriend’s Genital

A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital has ordered a young lady, Joy Ikoja, to be remanded in a correctional facility for allegedly inflicting an injury on the manhood of her boyfriend, one Ibrahim Usman. The 20-year-old woman, was brought before the court by the police in Ekiti State over the allegation […]

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5 h. ago Federal Gov’t Launches Action Plan To Tackle Flood, Climate Disasters

As the rainy season sets in with its attendant torrential downpour, the federal government has taken proactive steps to prevent flooding through strategic measures to enhance disaster preparedness and risk management across the country. To this effect, Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework, designed to shift disaster management from reactive […]

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5 h. ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations and democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The pan-Nigerian socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it describes as the systematic “destructuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a strongly worded statement signed by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, Afenifere expressed alarm at […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations and democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Police dismantle gun smuggling ring in Kano, seize 19 rifles

The Kano Police Command has arrested 157 suspects involved in armed robbery, thuggery and other violent crimes within the last one month. The state police commissioner, Ibrahim Bakori made the disclosure during a news conference on Wednesday where he noted the achievements recorded since he assumed duty as CP in Kano State. He stated that Read More

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Court declares Obasa’s removal as Lagos speaker illegal

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has declared the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January that led to Obasa’s ouster. Obasa had filed a suit against the Read More

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