4 h. ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for constitutional reforms, including a new South-East state, rotational presidency, and state police to promote equity and enhance national security. Mbah made the call on Thursday while receiving the Senate Constitution Amendment Committee at the Enugu Government House ahead of a weekend public hearing. He stressed that […] The post Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago We must move from rhetoric to results — Lokpobiri charges operators at Nigerian oil and gas conference 2025

The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has delivered a stirring call to action at the 2025 Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference, urging industry stakeholders to convert Nigeria’s abundant petroleum assets into measurable output rather than leaving them dormant or underutilized. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the conference […] The post We must move from rhetoric to results — Lokpobiri charges operators at Nigerian oil and gas conference 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Oyo students union lauds Makinde over disbursement of bursary allowances

Tribune Online Oyo students union lauds Makinde over disbursement of bursary allowances He added that the FOSSU Senate reaffirms the legitimacy of the committee and called on all stakeholders to uphold the integrity of the upcoming electoral process. Oyo students union lauds Makinde over disbursement of bursary allowances Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Akpabio calls for stronger investment in human capital development

Godswill Akpabio, the senate president, has called for increased investment in human capital, describing it as essential to Nigeria’s development read more Akpabio calls for stronger investment in human capital development

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6 d. ago SOS on Elenusonso Road: Ido community begs Makinde, Sen Alli, Rep Oseni for urgent intervention

Tribune Online SOS on Elenusonso Road: Ido community begs Makinde, Sen Alli, Rep Oseni for urgent intervention The people of Elenusonso, a community in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, have called on the state governor, Seyi Makinde; Senator Sharafadeen Alli; and House of Representatives member, Remi Oseni to come to their aid over the dilapidated condition of their road. SOS on Elenusonso Road: Ido community begs Makinde, Sen Alli, Rep Oseni for urgent intervention Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Senate demands upgrade of security infrastructure after bandit attacks in Niger, Zamfara, Sokoto

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Following deadly attacks that claimed scores of lives across Niger, Zamfara, and Sokoto states last Tuesday, the Senate has called on the federal government to immediately upgrade the country’s security infrastructure and adopt modern and scientific methods in combating terrorism and banditry. The request followed the adoption of a motion titled […] The post Senate demands upgrade of security infrastructure after bandit attacks in Niger, Zamfara, Sokoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Running Mate: I Will Do Whatever President Wants In 2027 – Barau

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has personally reacted to the calls that he should be made President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in 2027, saying, ” I will do whatever the President wants me to do.” Barau, responding to questions during a press conference on the forthcoming zonal public hearing of the […]

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8 d. ago Running mate: I’ll follow Tinubu’s lead in 2027, says Jibrin

Barau Jibrin, the deputy senate president, on Wednesday, broke his silence on growing calls for him to serve as President read more Running mate: I’ll follow Tinubu’s lead in 2027, says Jibrin

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8 d. ago Senate calls for probe into Yelewata massacre, Mangu killings

Seeks compensation for victims, deployment of troops Condemns killing of over 200 civilians in Benue attack Akpabio: Political sponsors will be brought to justice From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate the recent massacre in Yelewata and ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice. It also urged […] The post Senate calls for probe into Yelewata massacre, Mangu killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Plateau killings: Northern Elders Forum demands urgent action on region’s security 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has condemned in the strongest terms the brutal massacre of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling the atrocity a chilling reflection of the country’s deepening security crisis and failure of leadership. In a statement issued on Tuesday by NEF’s spokesperson, […] The post Plateau killings: Northern Elders Forum demands urgent action on region’s security  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NEF Denounces Plateau Killings, Demands Urgent Action On Northern Nigeria’s Security Collapse

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned in the strongest terms the brutal massacre of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu local government area of Plateau State, calling the atrocity a chilling reflection of the country’s deepening security crisis and failure of leadership. In a statement issued in Abuja, yesterday by NEF’s spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika […]

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9 d. ago Running Mate: Barau Cautions Northern Groups, Seeks Support For Tinubu

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, CFR, has distanced himself from calls made by the Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA), urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pick him as his running mate come 2027. In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau urged NNPYA […]

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9 d. ago Imo: Okigwe zone should produce next governor –Mbah, analyst

By Chinelo Obogo A political analyst, Sir Emmanuel Mbah, is advocating for political equity among Imo State’s three senatorial zones: Owerri, Okigwe and Orlu. He said that while calls for Owerri zone to produce the governor by 2031 are valid, the imbalances affecting all zones must be addressed. He pointed out that, by 2027, Orlu […] The post Imo: Okigwe zone should produce next governor –Mbah, analyst appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago “Count Me Out Of 2027 VP Race” – Barau Warns Northern Supporters

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has rejected calls from the Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA) urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to select him as a running mate for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement released on Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described the suggestion as “out […] The post “Count Me Out Of 2027 VP Race” – Barau Warns Northern Supporters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Barau distances self from 2027 running mate calls, urges support for Tinubu

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy President of the Senate Barau I Jibrin has distanced himself from calls by some northern groups urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to choose him as a running mate for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau […] The post Barau distances self from 2027 running mate calls, urges support for Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago 2027: Barau Distances Self From Calls To Become Tinubu’s Running Mate

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has distanced himself from calls by a group, Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA), urging President Bola Tinubu to pick him as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on […]

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1 week ago Newly elected NBA Chair urges Senate to prioritise public accountability 

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The newly elected Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Karu/Nyanya Branch in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alex Edim Esq., has called on the Nigerian Senate to prioritize accountability to the people who elected them rather than merely serving the interests of the executive arm of government. Speaking shortly after […] The post Newly elected NBA Chair urges Senate to prioritise public accountability  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PDP Groups Task Sandy Onoh, Others To Defeat Cross River APC

A political coalition, under the aegis of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Support Group, has said the Cross Rivers State needs rescuing from what it described as the “incompetent and anti-people” governance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The group stated this while calling on Senator Sandy Onoh and other notable PDP chieftains in the […]

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1 week ago You betrayed Aburi Accord: Umeh replies Gowon, demands apology to Ndigbo over Biafran war

The senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has publicly called on former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, to tender an unreserved apology to Igbo people over his role in the Nigerian Civil War. Reacting to comments made by General Gowon in a recent interview, Umeh expressed disappointment, describing the former leader’s remarks as a […] The post You betrayed Aburi Accord: Umeh replies Gowon, demands apology to Ndigbo over Biafran war appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Group Seeks Legal Resolution Over Natasha’s Allegations Against Senate President

A civil society organisation, Defenders of Integrity in Public Leadership (DIPL), has reiterated its call for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to be held accountable over her recent allegation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by the group’s convener, Hon. Ibrahim Abdullahi, the group described the […]

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