88 m. ago Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition

Tribune Online Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially notified the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio about the rejection of a petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Red Chamber. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC explained that the petition did not meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section […] Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition Tribune Online

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3 h. ago UPDATED: Why we rejected recall petition against Senator Natasha — INEC

Tribune Online UPDATED: Why we rejected recall petition against Senator Natasha — INEC The electoral commission, in a statement on Thursday, submitted that the controversial petition did not meet provisions of the 1999 Constitution as expressly stated in... UPDATED: Why we rejected recall petition against Senator Natasha — INEC Tribune Online

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3 h. ago UPDATED: INEC Rejects Petition To Recall Kogi Central Senator Over Breach Of Constitution

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stayed action on the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for not meeting the requirements of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). INEC decision followed the verification of signatures/thumbprints forwarded with the petition which stood at 43.86%, instead of the more than […]

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5 h. ago BREAKING: Petition For Recall Of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Fails Constitutional Test — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the petition at its disposal to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from the 10th Senate, has not met the relevant requirement of the law. In a terse alert posted on its verified Facebook page on Thursday afternoon, INEC wrote: “The petition for the […]

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5 h. ago Coronation Group equips 1,000 Lagos students with financial skills

Coronation Group has empowered over 1,000 students in Lagos with financial literacy skills, noting that the move is aimed at equipping students with essential financial knowledge, foster responsible money management and long-term wealth-building habits. Speaking on the significance of the initiative, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Coronation Group, Wole Onasanya on Thursday said, Read More

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6 h. ago Natasha’s recall petition fails to meet constitutional requirements – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The commission Read More

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6 h. ago UPDATED: Natasha’s recall petition fails to meet constitutional requirements – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999. The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The statement was signed Read More

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6 h. ago Natasha’s recall petition fails to meet constitutional requirements – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999. The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The statement was signed Read More

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7 h. ago Accion MfB empowers female entrepreneurs with digital skills for financial inclusion

Accion Microfinance Bank has empowered female entrepreneurs through its ‘Digital Skills Bootcamp for Women’. The bootcamp is designed to equip read more Accion MfB empowers female entrepreneurs with digital skills for financial inclusion

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8 h. ago Be Alive, Committed To Your Chosen Career, Makinde Charges Oyo Police Cadets

Oyo State governor, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde has charged cadets of the state origin in the Regular Course 7 of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State to be alive and show commitment to policing as their preferred career. Governor Makinde also urged the cadets to be good ambassadors of Oyo State and agents of change […]

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9 h. ago Lokpobiri congratulates newly appointed NNPCL leadership, assures of sector

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ahmadu Musa Kida on his appointment as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and other members of the newly constituted NNPCL board. […] The post Lokpobiri congratulates newly appointed NNPCL leadership, assures of sector-wide collaboration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Traditional Ruler Sacks Chief Over Alleged Insubordination, Extortion

The Sabiganna of Iganna Kingdom in Oyo State, Oba Saliu Oyemonla Azeez Agunloye, has sacked one of the chiefs in the kingdom, Mallam Memudu, over alleged insubordination, extortion and actions capable of destabilising the peace within Iwajowa local government area of the state. The monarch had lodged a complaint with the Iganna police area command, […]

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11 h. ago Alaafin will support, encourage women empowerment, economic potentials – Owoade

Abiwumi Owoade, wife of Alaafin of Oyo on Wednesday, said that her husband, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of read more Alaafin will support, encourage women empowerment, economic potentials – Owoade

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14 h. ago Groups Declare Natasha’s Homecoming Rally End Of Recall Process

Two groups, Northern Peoples Congress and Afenifere Youth Stakeholders‘ Forum, have declared that the massive presence of constituents at the homecoming rally organised for Kogi West Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has ended the recall process initiated against her. The groups both spoke with journalists shortly after the rally which was held on Tuesday despite efforts by […]

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14 h. ago C’River govt empowers 135 schools with improved farming tools

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Government has commenced the distribution of an improved variety of seedlings and herbicides to 135 schools across the three educational zones in the state. The State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey said items distributed included maize, pumpkin, cassava, melon and others. He stressed that a lot could […] The post C’River govt empowers 135 schools with improved farming tools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPCL, management, board

Tribune Online Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPCL, management, board MIXED reactions have trailed changes in the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its board by President Bola Tinubu. The President had on Wednesday reconstituted the board of the NNPC Ltd., removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Malam Mele Kyari. Tinubu removed all […] Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPCL, management, board Tribune Online

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16 h. ago LG autonomy: S’Court amended constitution to please executive, says Falana

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Wednesday, said the Supreme Court “went off the track” in granting the Federal Government’s request for local government autonomy. According to him, the Supreme Court amended the 1999 Constitution to grant the LG autonomy request in order “to please the executive”. He, however, criticised Read More

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16 h. ago Burkina Faso’s new duty threatens Nigeria’s export market –SEREC

By Steve Agbota Nigeria’s export market faces a new hurdle as Burkina Faso imposes a fresh duty, a move that could disrupt trade flows and increase costs for Nigerian exporters, the Sea Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC) has warned. The head of research at SEREC, Fwdr Eugene Nweke, in a statement, pointed out that the duty […] The post Burkina Faso’s new duty threatens Nigeria’s export market –SEREC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Tinubu: Nigerians should be proud to have him as President –Works minister

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Minister of state for Works, Barrister Mohammed Goronyo, has said that Nigerians should be proud to have President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as their President. He made this known in an interview with Daily Sun in Sokoto, recently. The minister also spoke on Tinubu’s leadership, the positive changes his administration has […] The post Tinubu: Nigerians should be proud to have him as President –Works minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Pecan Trust, She Leads Africa empower 200 female entrepreneurs

Tribune Online Pecan Trust, She Leads Africa empower 200 female entrepreneurs Pecan Trust Microfinance Bank continues to stand at the forefront of women’s empowerment by sponsoring the She Leads Africa Business Boost Lab, an initiative designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge needed to build successful businesses. Pecan Trust, She Leads Africa empower 200 female entrepreneurs Tribune Online

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