89 m. ago Edo Election: Tribunal Reserves Judgement In PDP, Ighodalo’s Petition Against Gov. Okpebholo 

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has reserved judgement in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Mr Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the Sept. 21, 2024, governorship election in the state. Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member tribunal reserved the judgement after counsels in the […]

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2 h. ago Rivers budget ultimatum: Fubara, Assembly set for fresh showdown, gov alerts supporters

Governor Siminalayi Fubara is set for a showdown with the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly as he rejected the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the lawmakers to present the 2025 budget. The governor also dismissed the assembly’s opposition to his directive for outgoing local government chairmen to hand over to Heads of Local Government Read More

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3 h. ago Ramadan: Tinubu urges prayers for leaders, national stability

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to offer fervent prayers for the nation’s leaders, as well as for the peace, stability, and progress of the country during the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking at the State House Mosque in Abuja on Monday, during the opening Tafseer for the month of fasting, President Tinubu, represented Read More

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4 h. ago Osifo’s push for inclusivity at APC NEC meeting receives Tinubu’s attention

In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian politics, where influence is often concentrated in the hands of a select few, Omorede read more Osifo’s push for inclusivity at APC NEC meeting receives Tinubu’s attention

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5 h. ago Tinubu approves Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management

Tribune Online Tinubu approves Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management There was widespread celebration in the Middle Belt, core North, and many parts of Nigeria on Monday evening after President Bola Tinubu approved the establishment of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management. Tinubu approves Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management Tribune Online

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5 h. ago S’Court verdict: Ijaw people ready to defend Fubara, INC tells Tinubu 

Tribune Online S’Court verdict: Ijaw people ready to defend Fubara, INC tells Tinubu  The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has condemned the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Rivers State political crisis, warning that it could lead to widespread instability in the Niger Delta.  The INC, through its President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, declared that the judgment failed to acknowledge the historical and political sacrifices made by the Ijaw people […] S’Court verdict: Ijaw people ready to defend Fubara, INC tells Tinubu  Tribune Online

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5 h. ago End feud with Akpabio, apologise to Senate leadership, group tells Natasha

Tribune Online End feud with Akpabio, apologise to Senate leadership, group tells Natasha As the confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan escalates, the Kogi Patriotic Consultative Assembly—a group made up of both past and present political office holders from Kogi State—has urged Senator Natasha to choose the honorable path and apologize to the Senate leadership. End feud with Akpabio, apologise to Senate leadership, group tells Natasha Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Ramadan: Reconsider decision on schools’ closure, Catholic Bishops tell northern governors 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Catholic Bishops under the umbrella of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have asked the governors of Katsina, Kebbi, Bauchi and Kano states, to reconsider their decision on closure of schools, public and private, for the one month period of Ramadan. CBCN President, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, in a statement, […] The post Ramadan: Reconsider decision on schools’ closure, Catholic Bishops tell northern governors  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago PDP to Gov Alia: Caution your appointees against inflammatory comments

Tribune Online PDP to Gov Alia: Caution your appointees against inflammatory comments The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue has called on the state governor, Hyacinth Alia to caution his appointees against making inflammatory comments capable of heating up the polity. The State Vice Chairman, Zone A, Mr. Abraham Waroh made the call in a statement issued and made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Monday. Waroh […] PDP to Gov Alia: Caution your appointees against inflammatory comments Tribune Online

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7 h. ago 2027: We won’t allow idle politicians to mislead people — Delta govt

Tribune Online 2027: We won’t allow idle politicians to mislead people — Delta govt According to him, because they do not have appointment at the moment, some persons who have been in government before have continuously progressed in error by looking for who to deceive. 2027: We won’t allow idle politicians to mislead people — Delta govt Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister

Tribune Online Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister The Federal Government has faced challenges in fully controlling gold mining, particularly in northern Nigeria, due to cultural sensitivities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. […] Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Service delivery: Aiyedatiwa presents utility vehicles to Ondo LG Chairmen

Tribune Online Service delivery: Aiyedatiwa presents utility vehicles to Ondo LG Chairmen " Personally, I believe in local government autonomy and I’ll wholeheartedly support it. These vehicles are not for luxury but to aid you in reaching every corner of your local government to serve the people better,” the Governor said. Service delivery: Aiyedatiwa presents utility vehicles to Ondo LG Chairmen Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Supreme Court Verdict: “I’m Not Scared Of Leaving Office, No One Can Intimidate Me” – Gov Fubara

Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, has insisted that he will not be intimidated over the ongoing political crisis facing the state. The Governor, while speaking on Monday at the commissioning of reconstructed Rivers State Government House Staff Quarters, noted that no force will make him leave office. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Fubara’s statement is coming, […] The post Supreme Court Verdict: “I’m Not Scared Of Leaving Office, No One Can Intimidate Me” – Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FEC approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities

Tribune Online FEC approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities “President Tinubu remains committed to expanding educational opportunities and improving infrastructure in the sector,” the statement concluded. FEC approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities Tribune Online

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8 h. ago President Tinubu Approves Licenses For 11 Private Universities

President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licences for eleven new private universities across Nigeria. In a statement on X by Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication to the President, Sunday Dare, disclosed that the former governor of Lagos State, granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, in Abuja. The post […] The post President Tinubu Approves Licenses For 11 Private Universities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago ECOWAS parliament lauds Tinubu’s commitment to regional integration

Tribune Online ECOWAS parliament lauds Tinubu’s commitment to regional integration “His leadership has paved the way for a more prosperous and resilient West Africa. The ECOWAS Parliament remains deeply grateful for his continued support and guidance," he said. ECOWAS parliament lauds Tinubu’s commitment to regional integration Tribune Online

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9 h. ago FG launches Irrigate Nigeria in Bauchi to boost food security

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has commended President Bola Tinubu for launching the Irrigate Nigeria Project, saying it is a testimony of his leadership ingenuity and innovative spirit to remove millions of citizens out of hunger. Speaking at Udubo in Gamawa Local Government Area of the state on Saturday during […] The post FG launches Irrigate Nigeria in Bauchi to boost food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Rivers LG fund: Olabode George expresses concern over S’Court verdict

Tribune Online Rivers LG fund: Olabode George expresses concern over S’Court verdict The party chieftain argued that council workers in the state should not be denied their salary, saying that denying them their entitlement as poor people under the current poor economic situation would make their survival difficult. Rivers LG fund: Olabode George expresses concern over S’Court verdict Tribune Online

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10 h. ago APC alerts security over PDP’s planned protest at Edo tribunal

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned security agencies, including the Nigeria Army, over plans by some elements of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stage a protest on Tuesday in Abuja, allegedly to influence proceedings at the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in […] The post APC alerts security over PDP’s planned protest at Edo tribunal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu approves licences for 11 private universities

President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licences for 11 new private universities in Nigeria. According to a statement on X by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, Tinubu granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday. Below is the list of the newly approved private universities: New Read More

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