12 h. ago Senate Launches Nationwide Probe To Protect Nigerians From Ponzi Schemes

The Nigerian Senate has directed its joint committees to investigate Ponzi scheme operations across all geopolitical zones following rising concerns over financial scams like the collapsed Crypto Bullion Exchange (CBEX). This decision followed a motion moved by Senators Adetokunbo Abiru (APC, Lagos East) and Osita Izunaso (APC, Imo West), who cited the devastating financial losses […] The post Senate Launches Nationwide Probe To Protect Nigerians From Ponzi Schemes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Senate moves to amend Electricity Act to criminalise vandals, strengthen power sector

The Senate on Tuesday debated a bill seeking to amend the Electricity Act, 2023, with fresh proposals aimed at resolving read more Senate moves to amend Electricity Act to criminalise vandals, strengthen power sector

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35 h. ago Senate to tighten disciplinary measures on erring members after Natasha’s saga

The Senate has commenced moves to amend its internal regulations on disciplinary actions against lawmakers, following a court ruling that read more Senate to tighten disciplinary measures on erring members after Natasha’s saga

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3 d. ago MKO’s 27th Anniversary: Quest to end poverty duty of all Nigerians— Hafsat Abiola, Okei

Tribune Online MKO’s 27th Anniversary: Quest to end poverty duty of all Nigerians— Hafsat Abiola, Okei-Odumakin  As Nigeria marks the 27th anniversary of the death of the winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, some human rights organizations, under the aegis of Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND) and Women Arise (WA), led by Dr. Hafsat Abiola and Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, respectively, have said that the quest […] MKO’s 27th Anniversary: Quest to end poverty duty of all Nigerians— Hafsat Abiola, Okei-Odumakin  Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Senate moves to amend procurement, local content laws to empower local contractors

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja In a bid to increase the participation of local contractors in the execution of government contracts, the Senate has resolved to amend the Public Procurement and Local Content Acts to eliminate restrictive provisions. To this end, it directed its Committees on Public Procurement and Local Content to liaise with relevant agencies, […] The post Senate moves to amend procurement, local content laws to empower local contractors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago June 12: Dangiwa Umar Reacts To National Honour By Tinubu, Reveals 38 Other ‘Unsung Heroes’

The former military governor of old Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (rtd), has reacted to his recent conferment with the National Honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) by President Bola Tinubu for his contribution to the struggle for the validation of June 12, 1993 presidential election, saying there were 38 or more […]

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1 week ago Group urges NASS to increase funding for gender rights in Nigeria

Tribune Online Group urges NASS to increase funding for gender rights in Nigeria According to WRAPA, passing the laws without adequate funding for implementation would not address the issues the laws are meant to tackle. Group urges NASS to increase funding for gender rights in Nigeria Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Deputy Senate President

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has dispelled speculations linking him as a potential running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating he will abide by any political decision made by the president regarding the elections. Speaking at a press conference in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June […] The post Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Deputy Senate President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Senate Deputy President

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has dispelled speculations linking him as a potential running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating he will abide by any political decision made by the president regarding the elections. Speaking at a press conference in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June […] The post Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Senate Deputy President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Sule Lamido Suffering Memory Loss” — Presidency Denies Claims On Tinubu’s Role In June 12 Struggle

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said that former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, is suffering from memory loss. Recall that Mr. Lamido, over the weekend, claimed that President Bola Tinubu and his mother, late Abibat Mogaji, supported annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The former governor was heard during […] The post “Sule Lamido Suffering Memory Loss” — Presidency Denies Claims On Tinubu’s Role In June 12 Struggle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago June 12: Lamido’s Account On Tinubu A Distortion, Outright Mischief — Ojudu

Former Special Adviser on Political Matters to the immediate-past President Muhammadu Buhari in the office of the Vice President, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has described the account by former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, regarding the June 12, 1993 presidential election, as a distortion of history and mischief. LEADERSHIP recalls that fresh debate had greeted […]

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2 w. ago You’re distorting history, Presidency replies Lamido on Tinubu’s role in June 12 struggle

From Julian Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuj The Presidency has issued a detailed rebuttal following former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido’s recent televised claims accusing President Bola Tinubu of supporting the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency categorically […] The post You’re distorting history, Presidency replies Lamido on Tinubu’s role in June 12 struggle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago You’re are distorting history, Presidency replies Lamido on Tinubu’s role in June 12 struggle

From Julian Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency on Sunday issued a detailed rebuttal following former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido’s recent televised claims accusing President Bola Tinubu of supporting the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the […] The post You’re are distorting history, Presidency replies Lamido on Tinubu’s role in June 12 struggle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago June 12: Activists Make Case For Walter Carrington, Others To Receive National Honours

A group of activists under the aegis of Quintessential Professionals has called on President Bola Tinubu to posthumously honour former United States Ambassador to Nigeria Walter Carrington for his role in the struggle for the revalidation of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. Carrington, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria between 1993 and 1997, […]

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3 w. ago SERAP Seeks Presidential Probe Of June 12 Annulment, Amendment Of Electoral Act

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to establish a presidential panel to investigate the annulment of the June 12, 1993, elections and identify those responsible for the deliberate violations of Nigerians’ democratic rights. SERAP also urged President Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister […]

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3 w. ago Bring June 12 culprits to justice, scrap gag laws, SERAP tells FG

Tribune Online Bring June 12 culprits to justice, scrap gag laws, SERAP tells FG The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive steps toward ensuring accountability for the historic annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely considered Nigeria’s freest and fairest poll. Bring June 12 culprits to justice, scrap gag laws, SERAP tells FG Tribune Online

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3 w. ago June 12: Abiola’s Daughter Hafsat Hails Tinubu For Honouring Late Mother Kudirat

Hafsat Abiola, the daughter of late Chief MKO Abiola, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for posthumously conferring the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) national honour on her late mother, Mrs Kudirat Abiola, a prominent pro-democracy activist assassinated in 1996 for her role in the struggle to actualize June 12, 1993 presidential […]

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3 w. ago Democracy day: NHRC lauds FG, INEC for Humphrey Nwosu’s national award

Tribune Online Democracy day: NHRC lauds FG, INEC for Humphrey Nwosu’s national award "His tenure will forever be remembered for the conduct of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as one of the freest and fairest in Nigeria's history." Democracy day: NHRC lauds FG, INEC for Humphrey Nwosu’s national award Tribune Online

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3 w. ago June 12 Is Strong Basis For Nigeria’s Democratic Dev’t — ARG

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has stated that June 12, 1993 presidential election will remain indelible in the memories of Nigerians as the basis for the expansion, popularisation and growth of democracy in the country. The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, at an event marking the June 12 Democracy Day, on Friday, also described the election as […]

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3 w. ago Rights groups demand recognition of June 12 activists, martyrs

Human rights groups, Defend Nigeria Movement (DNM) and Nigeria Unite for Democracy (NUD), have called on the Federal Government to recognise the coalition of June 12 activists and martyrs. The demand comes as the nation marks the 32nd anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. Addressing the media at the Lagos Airport Hotel, […] The post Rights groups demand recognition of June 12 activists, martyrs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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