16 h. ago President Federation Cup: NFF clears air on Bayelsa Utd protest against Nasarawa Utd

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked insinuations that it is unjustly protecting Nasarawa United in a petition filed by Bayelsa United over the two teams’ Round of 16 clash in the 2025 President Federation Cup competition. The encounter, which was played in Anyigba, Kogi State on Wednesday, April 16, saw the Prosperity Boys lose […] The post President Federation Cup: NFF clears air on Bayelsa Utd protest against Nasarawa Utd appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago President Federation Cup: NFF Unveils Venues, Dates For Quater

Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) has announced venues and dates for the quater-final of the President Federation Cup. Plateau United and Rangers will clash at the Area 3 Stadium in Abuja. The encounter between Akwa United and Kwara United will be played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu Abakaliki FC abd Nasarawa United will lock […]

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3 d. ago Wike, appeal court president dragged to court over IBB golf club leadership

Nyesom Wike and Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem have been dragged before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court. read more Wike, appeal court president dragged to court over IBB golf club leadership

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3 d. ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu did what he did to prevent anarchy – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has justified President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. In a media parley with Arise News on Friday, Wike said Tinubu did what he had to so that the state would not descend into a deeper level of anarchy. According to […] The post Rivers crisis: Tinubu did what he did to prevent anarchy – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FG Retreat Concludes With Call For Enhanced Synergy Among MDAs

The federal government through Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has concluded retreat for Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) chair with the Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasizing the need for enhanced synergy among government agencies to foster a robust business environment in Nigeria. Shettima stressed that decisions made during the retreat must reflect […]

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4 d. ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom

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

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5 d. 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 d. ago Autonomy: Judge’s absence stalls ALGON’s suit against FG, states

The hearing in the suit filed by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria against the federal and state governments was stalled on Tuesday due to the absence of the presiding judge at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, initially scheduled for mention before Justice Inyang Ekwo, could not proceed as the court Read More

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6 d. ago Rescind State Of Emergency In Rivers Now, James Ebri Tells Tinubu

Ex- National Vice Chairman South-South, Democratic Front for People’s Federation (DFPF), comrade James D. Ebri, has charged  President Bola Tinubu, to end the state of emergency   in Rivers State and the suspension of the state governor  Similaye Fabura and his deputy. Ebri gave the charge while commenting on the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers […]

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7 d. ago Meta Faces Landmark Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions

Meta Platforms Inc. headed to court on Monday in a major antitrust trial that could force the company to separate from Instagram and WhatsApp, two platforms it bought over a decade ago and transformed into global social media giants. The lawsuit, first filed in 2020 under President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC), claimed Meta […]

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7 d. ago ‘Nothing new to reveal’, Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu drug case files

The Nigerian presidency has downplayed the recent US federal court ruling ordering the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the read more ‘Nothing new to reveal’, Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu drug case files

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8 d. ago “Atiku Will Defect To APC If Tinubu Gives Him Deal In 2027” – Lere Olayinka

Lere Olayinka, spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar would quickly defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu offered him a power-sharing deal for the 2027 election. Olayinka made these remarks while commenting on Atiku’s recent visit to former […] The post “Atiku Will Defect To APC If Tinubu Gives Him Deal In 2027” – Lere Olayinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Arewa Forum passes vote of confidence on APC National Chairman, hails Wike’s nationalism

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Arewa Forum for Peaceful Coexistence has passed a vote of confidence on All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. National President Bature Haruna and Federal Capital Territory Coordinator Mark Okpanachi Ogah, speaking to journalists in Abuja, said the decision followed a thorough assessment of Ganduje’s leadership since […] The post Arewa Forum passes vote of confidence on APC National Chairman, hails Wike’s nationalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Rivers: Ijaw nation not at war with Tinubu, FG – Seriake Dickson

•Visits Fubara in Port Harcourt Former governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson, has said the Ijaw nation is not at war with President Bola Tinubu, and the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government over the political crisis in Rivers State. He made the disclosure in a statement he issued after he visited the suspended governor […] The post Rivers: Ijaw nation not at war with Tinubu, FG – Seriake Dickson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Presidency inaugurates framework drafting committee, targets six‑week deadline

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has inaugurated the National Community Engagement Framework Drafting Committee, positioning it as a key tool for bridging the gap between federal policies and grassroots communities nationwide. Senior Special Assistant President on Community Engagement for the North-West Abdullahi Yakasai, at a ceremony held at the State House in Abuja, noted […] The post Presidency inaugurates framework drafting committee, targets six‑week deadline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oshodi reaffirms ITTF Africa’s commitment to coach development

President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa), Wahid Enitan Oshodi, has reiterated the federation’s commitment to empowering coaches read more Oshodi reaffirms ITTF Africa’s commitment to coach development

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1 week ago Nigeria’s federalism not broken, just poorly managed – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s federal system is not inherently faulty but has been weighed down by poor resource management and a lack of accountability across all levels of government. Speaking at the 7th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja on Tuesday, Shettima said the country’s challenges are less about Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character – Senator Ndume

By Seyi Babalola Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has criticized President Bola Tinubu for not adhering to the federal character principle in political appointments. Ndume accused Tinubu of violating the constitutional requirement for balanced representation in government appointments, citing Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution. “The figures are there. You can look at the […] The post Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character – Senator Ndume appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria Holds CAF B Licence Coaching Course In Abuja After 7 Years

After a seven-year hiatus in top-grade coaching courses in Nigeria, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, officially opened the CAF B Licence coaching course for men’s football coaches in Abuja yesterday. The course, which spans four weeks, includes 24 Nigerian coaches and one coach from Tanzania. The last CAF B Licence course […]

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2 w. ago Reject $1.08bn Foreign Loan, Probe Missing Funds, SERAP Tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. Instead, SERAP urged the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) and relevant anti-corruption agencies to promptly investigate allegations that over […]

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