20 m. ago No Reps member embezzled FG’s N1bn constituency project — Rep Ogene

Tribune Online No Reps member embezzled FG’s N1bn constituency project — Rep Ogene The member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, has debunked a rumour making the rounds amongst his constituents and on some social media platforms that he and his colleagues in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly embezzled a whopping N1 billion allegedly given to each of them by... No Reps member embezzled FG’s N1bn constituency project — Rep Ogene Tribune Online

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59 m. 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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81 m. 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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4 h. ago Group: Anyanwu’s reinstatement has destroyed, not healed PDP

Says Damagun to chair over PDP’s funeral The National Alliance for Democratic Governance (NADG) says contrary to the public notion that the decision of the 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to reinstate Senator Sam Anyanwu, as the party’s National Secretary would usher calm and resurgence for the beleaguered […] The post Group: Anyanwu’s reinstatement has destroyed, not healed PDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Senate Probes SMEDAN, NUC Over Lopsided Recruitment Practices

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has intensified its ongoing Investigative Hearing to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over alleged lopsided recruitment and promotion practices. During an investigative hearing on Wednesday, the Committee, chaired by Senator Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East), interrogated […]

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5 h. ago “I’ll Always Be Where Buhari Is” – Hadi Sirika Shuts Down ADC Defection Rumours

Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has firmly denied claims that he has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), maintaining his loyalty to former President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial comes after Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, alleged on Arise TV that Sirika had joined […] The post “I’ll Always Be Where Buhari Is” – Hadi Sirika Shuts Down ADC Defection Rumours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. 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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16 h. ago PICTORIAL: VP Shettima Visits Kano To Condole With Dantata’s Family

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has visited Kano State to condole with the family of the late elder statesman and billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away last week. VP Shettima was received on arrival at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) by Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, before […]

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16 h. ago Police arrest cultists, recover pistol, stolen jeep in Delta

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, of the Delta State Police Command, have arrested four suspected cultists and fraudsters in Warri, Delta State. The suspects, alleged to be members of the Eiye Confraternity, were apprehended as the police command intensified efforts to rid the […] The post Police arrest cultists, recover pistol, stolen jeep in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Atiku, David Mark Left PDP After Failing To Hijack Party Leadership – Wike

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says Atiku Abubakar and David Mark left the PDP after failing in their bid to hijack the party’s leadership. Speaking during a media chat with journalists on Thursday, Wike alleged that Atiku, Mark, and others left PDP for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after their bid to hijack the party’s leadership […] The post Atiku, David Mark Left PDP After Failing To Hijack Party Leadership – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Kaduna Central: We’re yet to feel impact of your representation, women group tell Senator Adamu

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A prominent women’s advocacy group in Kaduna Central Senatorial District has sharply criticised Senator Lawal Adamu for what it described as two years of non-performance, lack of constituency engagement, and failure to provide empowerment programmes, particularly for women, youth, and vulnerable groups. In a statement issued to newsmen, the Women Forum […] The post Kaduna Central: We’re yet to feel impact of your representation, women group tell Senator Adamu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Senate Probes SMEDAN, NUC Over Alleged Lopsided Recruitments

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has intensified its ongoing Investigative Hearings on the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over alleged lopsided recruitment and promotion practices by the agencies. During an investigative hearing on Wednesday, the Committee, chaired by Senator Allwell Onyesoh […]

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20 h. ago Remi Tinubu Donates N1bn To Plateau Victims, Seeks End To Violence

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has appealed to elders of Plateau State to pursue all avenues to ensure peace is maintained in the land. According to a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady made the appeal when she and the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) team visited the State […]

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20 h. ago Federal Civil Service Commission outlines strategic framework to revitalise workforce at two

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the conclusion of a two-day Strategic Workshop Retreat, the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Tunji Olaopa, unveiled a comprehensive plan to enhance the efficiency and transparency of Nigeria’s civil service. The retreat focused on implementing robust strategies to address workforce challenges, improve recruitment processes, and ensure dynamic governance […] The post Federal Civil Service Commission outlines strategic framework to revitalise workforce at two-day retreat appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Appointments: Senate lauds ICPC for commitment to fairness, equity

Tribune Online Appointments: Senate lauds ICPC for commitment to fairness, equity "I am very pleased with the level of openness and accountability that ICPC has demonstrated today. It is truly worthy of emulation.” Appointments: Senate lauds ICPC for commitment to fairness, equity Tribune Online

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25 h. 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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26 h. 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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29 h. ago 2 men remanded for impregnating, difilling teenagers in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Magistrate Court 3,  Birnin Kebbi, presided over by Magistrate Atiku Abubakar has  remanded two men  , Faruk Malami and Aminu at the Correctional Centre  for allegedly impregnating of a teenager and difilling a child in Gwandu and Ambursa towns respectfully.   Magistrate Abubakar, remanded the accused persons in Correctional […] The post 2 men remanded for impregnating, difilling teenagers in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. 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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31 h. ago Sen Kalu lauds Tinubu, Deputy Speaker for establishing federal institutions in Bende

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Abia-North senator, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has thanked President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the bills establishing the Federal College of Education, Bende, and the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende, both in Abia State. Coming under Order 42 of the Senate Standing Rules to make a personal […] The post Sen Kalu lauds Tinubu, Deputy Speaker for establishing federal institutions in Bende appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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