21 h. ago Senate passes bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has passed a bill seeking to  reposition the power sector for optimal performance by clarifying regulatory roles between the Federal and State governments, criminalising the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, introducing a targeted subsidy framework, and defining legal obligations to host communities through second reading. It would mark a major […] The post Senate passes bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Senate bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism passes second reading 

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has passed a bill seeking to reposition the power sector for optimal performance by clarifying regulatory roles between the Federal and State governments, criminalising the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, introducing a targeted subsidy framework, and defining legal obligations to host communities through a second reading. It would mark a […] The post Senate bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism passes second reading  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago ADC leadership tussle: 97 lawyers to defend David Mark, Aregbesola

Tribune Online ADC leadership tussle: 97 lawyers to defend David Mark, Aregbesola … as APC denies alleged Presidency involvement A team of 97 lawyers are set to defend the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a suit instituted by certain chieftains of the party, challenging the interim leadership under Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary respectively. The leader of the legal team, […] ADC leadership tussle: 97 lawyers to defend David Mark, Aregbesola Tribune Online

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53 h. ago ADC assembles 97 lawyers to challenge APC’s ‘fake lawsuit’ against interim leadership

By Seyi Babalola The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has organised a team of 97 lawyers to challenge what it calls the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) ‘false lawsuit’ against the interim leadership, which includes former Senate President David Mark and former Minister Rauf Aregbesola. The legal team, led by Barrister Mohammed Sheriff, made this known in […] The post ADC assembles 97 lawyers to challenge APC’s ‘fake lawsuit’ against interim leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Abia North: Cleric, Abam stakeholders rally behind Orji Kalu as lawmaker empowers farmers

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja In a week marked by fresh empowerment initiatives and sharp political crossfire, Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has been fiercely defended by community stakeholders, party faithful, and clergy, all warning detractors that no amount of political blackmail can silence a legacy rooted in tangible service. Across the five local government […] The post Abia North: Cleric, Abam stakeholders rally behind Orji Kalu as lawmaker empowers farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago I still serve my constituents despite Senate suspension, says Senator Natasha

Flags off smart markets in Okene, Okehi LGAs By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that her suspension from the Senate did not hinder her commitment to delivering democratic dividends to her constituents. She was suspended for six months in March over alleged violation of […] The post I still serve my constituents despite Senate suspension, says Senator Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Coalition illogical, driven by personal ambition – Bode George

Tribune Online Coalition illogical, driven by personal ambition – Bode George Elder statesman and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has criticised former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President, David Mark for “messing up” the PDP and aligning with the Alliance for Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. He said the coalition is driven by personal ambition, not the collective interest […] Coalition illogical, driven by personal ambition – Bode George Tribune Online

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4 d. ago 2027: Coalition Leaders Relocate To Regions, Begin Mobilisation

The leaders of the coalition movement under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have begun their mobilisation drive in their regions. LEADERSHIP Sunday checks revealed that the coalition leaders, namely, its interim national chairman, Senator David Mark, the national secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, returned to their states, Benue and Osun to galvanise their bases. It was further […]

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

The Nigerian Senate on Friday (today) commenced its zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Lagos, read more State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. ago 2027: Concerns over INEC’s silence on APC’s premature campaign activities 

Tribune Online 2027: Concerns over INEC’s silence on APC’s premature campaign activities  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces scrutiny for its inaction on the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s early campaign activities ahead of the 2027 elections. INEC’s constitutional mandate includes monitoring political parties’ activities and ensuring compliance with electoral laws.  However, its silence on APC’s premature campaigning activities raises concerns about fairness and enforcement. The Electoral Act […] 2027: Concerns over INEC’s silence on APC’s premature campaign activities  Tribune Online

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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week ago David Mark in, Anambra’s Okey Nwosu out, as ADC National Chairman

In a major political shift, former Senate President, David Mark, has been appointed as the Interim National Chairman of the read more David Mark in, Anambra’s Okey Nwosu out, as ADC National Chairman

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