7 h. ago Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya receives Senator Orji Kalu at Government House ahead of Honorary Award

The ExecutiveGovernor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Saturday morning received Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at the Government House, Gombe, ahead of a major academic honour. Senator Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State and lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate, arrived at exactly 10:30 a.m. to a warm reception […] The post Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya receives Senator Orji Kalu at Government House ahead of Honorary Award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tinubu Unmatch Influence; Over 140 Political Heavyweight Join APC Without A Single Election

Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, Nigeria’s political map has changed in powerful and historic ways. In under two years and without holding a single national election, over 140 elected politicians have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). They include governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives, state lawmakers, and […]

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22 h. ago Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate

Tribune Online Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate The Senate on Friday, indicted State Houses of Assembly on why previous amendments to the 1999 Constitution failed to... Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate

…Explains how state assemblies disapproved key proposals on state police, traditional institution, others.. …Lagos insists on genuine federalism, devolution of read more Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate

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32 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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33 h. 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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38 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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53 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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59 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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64 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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3 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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3 d. ago Supreme Court Reserves Judgement In Edo Gov’ship Election Appeal

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the Edo State Governorship Election appeal. The apex court reserved ruling after taking arguments for and against the election that produced Senator Monday Obekpolo as the duly elected governor of the state. Justice Garba Lawal, who presided over the hearing of the appeal filed by  the candidate of […]

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4 d. ago Kwankwaso’s next move that could redefine the politics of 2027

By any political barometer, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State and former minister of defence, is not read more Kwankwaso’s next move that could redefine the politics of 2027

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4 d. ago Akume’s Rumoured Resignation Plot To Incite Religious Tension, Says Northern CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has raised the alarm over a recent rumour claiming that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, had resigned, describing it as a deliberate attempt to trigger religious tension in the country. Chairman […]

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4 d. ago 2027: Adamu, Speaker, Others Seek Power Shift To Nasarawa West

All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from the Nasarawa West senatorial district have demanded the return of the governorship ticket to the zone. The stakeholders led by the former national chairman of APC and first civilian governor of the state, Senator Abdullahi Adamu said it is the turn of the zone to produce the next governor […]

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4 d. ago “PDP’s Unity Intact Despite Media Reports Of Internal Rift” – Bala Mohammed

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains fully united, dismissing claims of internal factions or coalitions, according to Senator Bala Mohammed, Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State. Speaking at the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, Mohammed emphasized that the PDP is focused on good governance […] The post “PDP’s Unity Intact Despite Media Reports Of Internal Rift” – Bala Mohammed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FCT Court Grants Senator Natasha Bail For Allegedly Defaming Senate President

The Federal Government on Monday, arraigned lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The female lawmaker was arraigned on six counts bordering on alleged defamation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The Peoples Democratic Party’s Senator pleaded not guilty, and Justice […] The post FCT Court Grants Senator Natasha Bail For Allegedly Defaming Senate President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Again, Natasha Arraigned Over Alleged Defamation Against Akpabio, Bello

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja presided by Justice Mohammed Umar on Monday for her second arraignment in an ongoing defamation case involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The lawmaker arrived at the court alongside her husband, […]

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5 d. ago Tambuwal Leads Sokoto, Kebbi PDP Into Coalition Bloc Ahead Of 2027 Election

Former Sokoto State Governor and serving Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, is reportedly spearheading a political realignment to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The development follows mounting collaboration between PDP stakeholders in Sokoto and Kebbi States and members of the newly formed All Democratic Alliance (ADA). The political shift became […] The post Tambuwal Leads Sokoto, Kebbi PDP Into Coalition Bloc Ahead Of 2027 Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu Jas Full Confidence In Me, Has No Plans To Sack Me – Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has firmly denied rumours that President Bola Tinubu has sacked him from office, describing the reports as fake, baseless, and the handiwork of mischief makers. In a statement released on Sunday by his Director of Press and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, Akume stated […] The post Tinubu Jas Full Confidence In Me, Has No Plans To Sack Me – Akume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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