2 h. ago JUST IN: Senator Natasha found guilty of contempt, fined N5m

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been found guilty of contempt by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Justice Binta Nyako said Akpoti-Uduaghan violated the court’s order by publishing a satirical apology to the Senator President, Godswill Akpabio. Nyako stated that the apology, which was […] The post JUST IN: Senator Natasha found guilty of contempt, fined N5m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Your coalition will fail, Showunmi tells Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others 

…says defection to ADC effort in futility  Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Convener of the Alternative Movement and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Segun Showunmi, has knocked the defection of former Nigerian vice president, Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, David Mark, Osun State former governor, Rauf Aregbesola and others to the African Democratic Congress […] The post Your coalition will fail, Showunmi tells Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago We Won’t Surrender ADC To Political Opportunists – Dumebi Kachikwu

Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has strongly rejected the appointment of ex-Senate President David Mark as the interim national chairman of the party. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Kachikwu described the move as an imposition by a faction of the party led by […] The post We Won’t Surrender ADC To Political Opportunists – Dumebi Kachikwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago PICTORIAL: VP Shettima Visits Kano To Condole With Dantata’s Family

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has visited Kano State to condole with the family of the late elder statesman and billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away last week. VP Shettima was received on arrival at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) by Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, before […]

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28 h. ago 2027 Poll: “Coalition Will Rescue Nigeria From Collapse, Rebuild Democracy” – David Mark Assures

Former senate president and interim national Chairman of African Democratic Congress, David Mark, has said that the coalition of opposition political parties will prevent Nigeria from collapsing into a one-party state. Mr. Mark led this out on Wednesday, at the unveiling of ADC as the platform for the coalition ahead of 2027 elections. The former […] The post 2027 Poll: “Coalition Will Rescue Nigeria From Collapse, Rebuild Democracy” – David Mark Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago ADC: Nwosu formally hands over to David Mark as party’s interim chairman

Coalition represents “bad chapter in Nigeria’s past” – Kachikwu From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chief Ralph Nwosu has formally handed over and presented the membership card of the party to former Senate President, David Mark, and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as the interim National Chairman […] The post ADC: Nwosu formally hands over to David Mark as party’s interim chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Coalition: Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others face fresh crisis at ADC

• Party not for sale, Nwosu scammed them –Kachikwu From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja The much-anticipated coalition masterminded by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, erstwhile Senate president David Mark, former governors Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Sam Egwu (Ebonyi), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto) and Liyel Imoke (Cross River), former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Coalition: Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others face fresh crisis at ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Sen Kalu lauds Tinubu, Deputy Speaker for establishing federal institutions in Bende

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Abia-North senator, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has thanked President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the bills establishing the Federal College of Education, Bende, and the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende, both in Abia State. Coming under Order 42 of the Senate Standing Rules to make a personal […] The post Sen Kalu lauds Tinubu, Deputy Speaker for establishing federal institutions in Bende appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Presidency’ll not go back to North until 2031 —Olabode George

Tribune Online Presidency’ll not go back to North until 2031 —Olabode George Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has strongly reacted to the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and others from the party. Presidency’ll not go back to North until 2031 —Olabode George Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Atiku, others’ coalition: Betrayal of PDP’s core principles – Bode George

By Lukman Olabiyi Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has faulted the formation of a political coalition reportedly involving former Senate President David Mark, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other party chieftains. George described the move as divisive and a betrayal of the party’s core principles. The […] The post Atiku, others’ coalition: Betrayal of PDP’s core principles – Bode George appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Nigeria’ll End Diesel Use, Create 1.5m Green Jobs — VP Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured that Nigeria will soon phase out diesel dependency and cut carbon emissions through the nation’s integrated hybrid energy system. He said that while the truth about the nation’s climate question is that Nigeria can no longer build yesterday’s infrastructure for tomorrow, climate action has now become an […]

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58 h. ago Senate backs Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Bill to drive green mobility, industrial growth

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, took a major legislative stride toward a cleaner and more sustainable transport future as the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, passed its first reading during plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Bill aims to […] The post Senate backs Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Bill to drive green mobility, industrial growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago BREAKING: David Mark, Aregbesola Emerge ADC Chairman, Secretary

Former Senate President David Mark, and the immediate-past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, have been chosen as interim national chairman and secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), respectively. Consequently, Aregbesola has accepted the position through a letter of acceptance written to the leaders and stakeholders of the ADC on Tuesday. According to the […]

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65 h. ago U.S. Senate passes Trump’s landmark tax and spending bill after marathon debate

The US Senate has narrowly passed a sweeping tax and spending package, delivering a hard-fought victory for President Donald Trump’s read more U.S. Senate passes Trump’s landmark tax and spending bill after marathon debate

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66 h. ago President Tinubu Knighted In Saint Lucia During Official Visit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been honoured with the highest national award in Saint Lucia, receiving the title of Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL). The honour followed President Tinubu’s official visit to the island where he addressed a joint session of the Saint Lucian Senate and House of Assembly. During his […] The post President Tinubu Knighted In Saint Lucia During Official Visit appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago 2027: Kwankwaso’s defection to APC just rumour — Kano NNPP chairman

Tribune Online 2027: Kwankwaso’s defection to APC just rumour — Kano NNPP chairman The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Alhaji Hashim Dugunrawa, has dismissed as mere rumour the reported planned defection of the party’s former presidential candidate, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, to... 2027: Kwankwaso’s defection to APC just rumour — Kano NNPP chairman Tribune Online

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69 h. ago Atiku, Mark, others hold coalition talks at Transcorp Hilton

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Some leaders, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and former national chairman of the opposition party, Uche Secondus, are currently in a closed-door meeting at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Inside sources say the meeting is not unconnected to moves by some opposition politicians to settle for the African […] The post Atiku, Mark, others hold coalition talks at Transcorp Hilton appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago PDP Repositioning For National Comeback Ahead Of 2027 Election – Saraki

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has affirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is determined to emerge as a formidable opposition and reclaim power in the 2027 general elections. Saraki made this known following the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday in Abuja. The meeting, which took place despite an earlier […] The post PDP Repositioning For National Comeback Ahead Of 2027 Election – Saraki appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Most of our ancestors were Nigerians — Saint Lucia’s Senate President

Tribune Online Most of our ancestors were Nigerians — Saint Lucia’s Senate President “Of the 16,282 enslaved people in Saint Lucia that year, 3,488 were born in Africa. Most of our ancestors were Nigerians — Saint Lucia’s Senate President Tribune Online

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3 d. ago DSP Barau, Ganduje, Others Arrive Madina For Dantata’s Burial

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, and the immediate-past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have arrived Madina, Saudi Arabia, for the funeral rites of elder statesman business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the DSP, Ismail Mudashir, said that […]

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