89 m. ago Lagos Labour Party Sacks Ward Executives, Suspends Former Chairman Over Constitutional Breach

The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party has suspended its former Chairman, Pastor Dayo Ekong, and former Secretary, Sam Okpala, due to allegations of gross misconduct and violation of the party’s constitution. The party also announced the dissolution of all Local Government Ward Executive Committees across the state. This action was communicated in a […] The post Lagos Labour Party Sacks Ward Executives, Suspends Former Chairman Over Constitutional Breach appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Governors In Northern Nigeria Demand Immediate Action Against Boko Haram Resurgence

Governors from 14 Northern states gathered for a crucial meeting to address the escalating security challenges in the region. The meeting, held in Kaduna, was organized under the aegis of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) and included members of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council. During the session, there was a strong emphasis on the need […] The post Governors In Northern Nigeria Demand Immediate Action Against Boko Haram Resurgence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Northern Governors, traditional rulers meet over rising insecurity, demand urgent action

Governors of the 19 Northern states, under the umbrella of NGF, on Saturday met with members of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council. read more Northern Governors, traditional rulers meet over rising insecurity, demand urgent action

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4 d. ago Nigeria Needs Action Against Terrorists, Not Another Summit – Shehu Sani Tells FG

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called on the Federal Government to prioritize decisive action against terrorism over convening more national security summits. Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, Sani reacted to the Senate’s latest move to hold a two-day national summit on insecurity. The Senate had resolved to set up an ad hoc committee […] The post Nigeria Needs Action Against Terrorists, Not Another Summit – Shehu Sani Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Etche Local Government Area (LGA) leaders met on Wednesday with Rivers State officials, highlighting rampant herdsmen attacks, land grabbing, and collapsing healthcare and education systems. The high-level stakeholder engagement, held in Etche, was part of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd)’s state-wide tour, with Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju representing the […] The post Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2025 Hajj: Sokoto Begins Airlift Of Intending Pilgrims May 9

The Chairman of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Aliyu Musa, has confirmed that all preparations have been finalised for the commencement of the 2025 Hajj airlift to Saudi Arabia, scheduled to begin on May 9. Addressing journalists at the agency’s headquarters, Musa stated that over 60 percent of necessary visas had already been secured […]

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5 d. ago Let us rise up, meet expectations of Nigerians, Akpabio tells lawmakers

From Adesuwa Tsan and Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged lawmakers to rise up and meet the weighty expectations of Nigerians with integrity, unity and legislative action. He also urged the lawmakers to be guided by patriotism in the discharge of their legislative duties. Akpabio made the call at the resumption of […] The post Let us rise up, meet expectations of Nigerians, Akpabio tells lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented over poverty situation in Nigeria, saying that there is need for urgent and deliberate action. Obi urged all levels of government, especially public office holders to prioritize critical areas of development, particularly investment in health, education and poverty alleviation. Speaking on Tuesday at the […] The post Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Regulate activities of house agents now, youth group tells Adeleke, Osun Assembly

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), has threatened to mobilise for mass action if Governor Ademola Adeleke fails to address the activities of house agents within seven days. The speaker of the youth group, Fatomi Hammed, who spoke to journalists in Osogbo, on Tuesday, called for immediate […] The post Regulate activities of house agents now, youth group tells Adeleke, Osun Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Akpabio to Senators: “Nigerians expect results, not Rhetorics”

From Abuja Kenneth Udeh As the Nigerian Senate resumed plenary after its Easter and Eid-el-Fitr recess, which began on March 27, Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has called on the Nigerian Senate to meet the weighty expectations of Nigerians with integrity, unity, and legislative action. Akpabio made the clarion call on Tuesday , urging his […] The post Akpabio to Senators: “Nigerians expect results, not Rhetorics” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago A Visionary Governor, A President Of Action: Katsina’s Story Of Progress

In a visit that blended statecraft with symbolism, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commissioning of the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre marked more than just the unveiling of tractors, it spotlighted a shared vision for national rebirth through rural transformation. Standing shoulder to shoulder with Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, Tinubu not only praised the governor’s integrity […]

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6 d. ago FUOYE crisis: NAUS threatens to shut institution, gives FG 72

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The leadership of National Association of University Students (NAUS), has threatened to shut down the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), over failure of the Federal Government to take decisive action in resolving the festering crisis rocking the University. The university students have also given the federal government 72 hours to remove the […] The post FUOYE crisis: NAUS threatens to shut institution, gives FG 72-hour ultimatum to remove VC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago APC’s Shinkafi slams Reps for summoning Zamfara, Benue governors

From Okwe Obi, Abuja All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has criticised the House of Representatives for summoning Zamfara and Benue governors, Hyacinth Alia and Dauda Lawal, arguing the action lacks constitutional backing. The House Committee on Public Petitions, in a statement dated May 2, 2025, signed by Head of Media Chooks Oko, […] The post APC’s Shinkafi slams Reps for summoning Zamfara, Benue governors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal and state governments to take decisive action against heads of tertiary institutions implicated in the mismanagement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. The association demanded the immediate sack of Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts found guilty of corruption or mismanagement linked […] The post NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago SGF urges religious leaders to foster unity, peaceful existence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has called on religious leaders to actively collaborate with the Federal Government to promote national unity and peaceful coexistence, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Receiving a delegation led by Chairman of the Northern Pentecostal and Charismatic Bishops […] The post SGF urges religious leaders to foster unity, peaceful existence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria validates 2025 SDG review, unveils progress report and inclusive data plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria has validated its 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), launched the Nigeria SDGs Progress Report 2024, and introduced the Inclusive Data Charter (IDC) Action Plan. The Abuja event united government officials, development partners, civil society, academia, and vulnerable groups, showcasing participatory governance to accelerate the […] The post Nigeria validates 2025 SDG review, unveils progress report and inclusive data plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu, Uzodimma, Ozichukwu urge unity, trust at NIREC meeting in Owerri

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri President Bola Tinubu and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, alongside Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s immediate past President-General Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, have called for unity and trust among Nigerians, urging faith leaders to foster love, respect, and tolerance. The remarks were made at the first Triannual Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) […] The post Tinubu, Uzodimma, Ozichukwu urge unity, trust at NIREC meeting in Owerri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PDP To Challenge Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection To APC In Court

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to take legal action against Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Vice Presidential candidate Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire Delta PDP leadership over their recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This comes after a major political shift on April 23, which saw top government officials and […] The post PDP To Challenge Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection To APC In Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Fighting For Biafra Freedom Within My Right, Kanu Admits In Statement

The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has said that fighting for the emancipation of the South-East, South-South and parts of Benue and Kogi States was within his fundamental human rights. He said his action cannot be described as terrorism as alleged by the federal government. Kanu, in his […]

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2 w. ago Akpabio urges Global South unity at Rabat Parliamentary Forum

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Global South nations to unite in addressing global challenges. Speaking at the Third South-South Parliamentary Dialogue Forum in Rabat, Morocco, he called for stronger cooperation, industrial growth, and political resilience to move beyond mere words. Akpabio leads a Nigerian delegation of eight senators: Peter Nwaebonyi, […] The post Akpabio urges Global South unity at Rabat Parliamentary Forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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