57 m. ago Reps Member: Electoral Commission’s Attendance At Party Conventions Not Mandatory

The plenary session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday turned rowdy over an attempt to correct the impression that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must compulsorily observe a convention, congress, conference or meeting of political parties. This followed a motion of personal explanation moved by the member representing the Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal […]

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2 h. ago Hareter Babatunde Oralusi: The embodiment of Osun’s political renaissance

Hareter Babatunde Oralusi (HBO) stands out in Nigerian politics as a leader whose credentials, character, and vision set him apart. As Osun State approaches the 2026 gubernatorial election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has the opportunity to field a transformational leader in HBO, who embodies the aspirations of a state yearning for genuine development and […]

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6 h. ago Nigerian Medical Doctor Jailed Over £268,000 NHS Fraud In UK

A UK-based Nigerian doctor, Richard Akinrolabu, 61, has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding the National Health Service (NHS) of more than £268,000. Akinrolabu, a specialist registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Princess Royal University Hospital, pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by false representation and was sentenced on November […]

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7 h. ago After Police Detention, APC Chieftain Apologises To Akpabio, Barau Over $10m Bribery Claim

Alwan Hassan, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Special Adviser to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has publicly apologised to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin after accusing them of collecting a $10 million bribe to halt the confirmation of the appointment of Abdullahi Ramat as chairman of […]

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7 h. ago Reps Threaten To Issue Arrest Warrants Against BOA, ARCN Bosses For Shunning N1.2trn Probe

The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, has threatened to issue a bench warrant of arrest against the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Ayo Sontinrin, the Director-General of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, for shunning its invites. The committee’s chairman, Hon. Chike Okafor, […]

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9 h. ago N1.2trn agric intervention fund: Reps threaten to order arrest of BoA, ARCN bosses

The House of Representatives on Tuesday threatened to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Ayo Sontinrin, and the Director-General of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN),

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9 h. ago Minister applauds ARCON DG, calls for communication renaissance to reframe Nigeria’s global image

Two years after the reappointment of Dr. Lekan Fadolapo as Director General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), the supervising minister of the agency and Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has declared that the leadership provided by Fadolapo is the best thing that has happened to advertising growth and development […]

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9 h. ago ADC condemns attack on PDP secretariat, warns of assault on democracy

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it described as a “disturbing and dangerous assault on democracy” following read more ADC condemns attack on PDP secretariat, warns of assault on democracy

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12 h. ago PDP crisis: Bala Mohammed, Makinde, Turaki battle Wike, Anyanwu for soul of main opposition party

….we will not abandon party to outsiders – Turaki  ….as Wike group announces expulsion of Bala Mohammed, Bode George, Makinde, read more PDP crisis: Bala Mohammed, Makinde, Turaki battle Wike, Anyanwu for soul of main opposition party

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12 h. ago “There’s Not Only Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Our Democracy Is Under Threat, Come Save Us” – PDP Chairman Turaki Begs U.S. President Trump

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, has on Tuesday made appealed to the President of the United States, Donald Trump and the international community to intervene in Nigeria’s political climate. Speaking to journalists before the PDP faction he leads attempted to hold a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which led to […] The post “There’s Not Only Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Our Democracy Is Under Threat, Come Save Us” – PDP Chairman Turaki Begs U.S. President Trump appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigeria slips in 2025 tobacco industry interference ratings — Report

A new national assessment has warned that tobacco corporations are deepening their influence over Nigeria’s public health policies, exploiting weak enforcement, political access,

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13 h. ago Reps In Rowdy Session Over INEC’s ‘Power’ To Monitor Political Parties’ Conventions, Others

  The plenary session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday turned rowdy over attempt to correct the impression that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must compulsorily observe political parties’ convention, congress, conference or meetings. This followed a motion of personal explanation moved by the member representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal constituency of Anambra […]

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13 h. ago Argentine Judge Fired After Causing Mistrial Of Maradona Medical Team

A special panel of judges, lawyers and provincial legislators dismissed Julieta Makintach, 48, from her post and disqualified her from holding any other judicial position in the future. The post Argentine Judge Fired After Causing Mistrial Of Maradona Medical Team appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Nigeria And Trump’s Intervention: A Time For Truth And Renewal

There is a video of me in 2018, when I first chaired Unusual Praise in Lagos — long before my foray into politics. That year, our leadership chose to dedicate the project to raising awareness and support for our brothers and sisters in Benue State, who had become victims of relentless attacks by armed militias, […]

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16 h. ago Confusion as Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Turaki storm PDP secretariat

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Tuesday as Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed of Oyo read more Confusion as Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Turaki storm PDP secretariat

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17 h. ago PDP crisis: Police disperse party members with teargas as Wike storms national secretariat

The ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened on Tuesday as security operatives used teargas to clear Wadata read more PDP crisis: Police disperse party members with teargas as Wike storms national secretariat

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18 h. ago Igbo Northern leaders urge FG to resolve Nnamdi Kanu’s prolonged detention

"If we are truly seeking national unity and peace, dialogue and a political solution remain the most viable option

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21 h. ago Lagos Assembly adopts report on medicine, health sciences varsity bill

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have adopted the report of the Joint House Committee on Education (Tertiary Institutions) and

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23 h. ago My dream is for an industrialised Oyo state — Adegoke, PDP governorship aspirant

Chief Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke, is an Ibadan traditional chief, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) and a governorship aspirants of the party. In this interview with YINKA OLADOYINBO AND BUSOLA OWORU, he speaks on his political journey, his governorship ambition, and the dreams he has for the state. Excerpts: You were once in […]

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24 h. ago Shettima welcomes Wada, Abenemi and other members into APC in Lokoja

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday welcomed former Kogi State governor Wada Ichala Wada, who has moved from the Peoples read more Shettima welcomes Wada, Abenemi and other members into APC in Lokoja

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