10 h. ago South West PDP Forum Rejects Interim National Secretary, Backs Anyanwu

The South West Stakeholders Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the authentic National Secretary of the party, following a recent Supreme Court ruling on the contested position. The group, led by Alhaji Kola Ajayi, issued a statement on Sunday strongly supporting Anyanwu’s claim to the role, dismissing […] The post South West PDP Forum Rejects Interim National Secretary, Backs Anyanwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tinubu’s Government Trying To Suppress Critics – Usman Yusuf

Usman Yusuf, the former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of attempting to suppress dissent and silence critics. Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, Yusuf alleged that his detention earlier this year was part of a larger effort to intimidate opposition voices. Yusuf, who was charged with […] The post Tinubu’s Government Trying To Suppress Critics – Usman Yusuf appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago NGO Rejects Conditions For Restoring Seluwa’s EKSUTH Studentship

A non-government organisation, Workers’ Rights Campaign (WRC), has expressed disappointment over the harsh conditions given for the reinstatement of a nurse, Seluwa Oluwaseun Vincent, by the management of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH). WRC national coordinator, Comrade Lai Brown and the national secretary, Comrade Kelvin Ayemhenre, who made this known to LEADERSHIP Sunday after […]

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28 h. ago Police, NESO unite to strengthen grassroots security in S’West

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey In a major step towards strengthening grassroots security, the Neighbourhood Enlightenment and Safety Organisation (NESO) South West zone held its first official appointment and decoration ceremony at Chosen International Secondary School, Festac Town, Lagos. The event marked a significant milestone in NESO’s mission to build safer communities, drawing newly decorated officers from […] The post Police, NESO unite to strengthen grassroots security in S’West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker

By Daniel Kanu Hon. Rotimi Makinde, who represented Ife Federal Constituency, Osun State in the 7th National Assembly, was the deputy chairman, Human Rights Committee in the Assembly. He was notable  for his great contributions in legislative matters. Makinde, an APC chieftain was in the forefront in the formation of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju […] The post 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago ‘PDP govs decamping to APC shows we are moving towards totalitarianism’

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The National Publicity Secretary of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba has expressed concerns about PDP governors defecting to the APC, saying it shows that Nigeria is moving towards totalitarianism. He spoke to the Daily Sun in a chat about the defection spree among PDP governors, saying, “I am not […] The post ‘PDP govs decamping to APC shows we are moving towards totalitarianism’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Defection of PDP governors is democracy in action – Sani, ex

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Also reacting to the development, the former Secretary General of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani said there was nothing surprising about the PDP governors defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He said such happening under civil rule was democracy in action and it should be accepted as such. […] The post Defection of PDP governors is democracy in action – Sani, ex-ACF scribe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago APC Welcomes Gov Oborevwori, Okowa, Others, Assures Of Accommodation

The National Working Committee (NWC) of All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, to its fold. The national publicity secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, who disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday […]

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4 d. ago Plateau: 2 killed, soldier injured in an ambush in local community

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Two people were killed and a soldier injured in an ambush by suspected gunmen in the Irigwe community, Bassa Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State. Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, stated: “This morning, three of our people were ambushed by Fulani militias. Two died instantly, […] The post Plateau: 2 killed, soldier injured in an ambush in local community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “No Factions Here, Only Expelled Members Using Old Logos” – NNPP To Ganduje

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has responded strongly to allegations made by APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, regarding internal divisions within the party. Speaking during an interview with news men on Wednesday, the NNPP’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, dismissed Ganduje’s comments and questioned his understanding of political terms. “Well, the first thing I […] The post “No Factions Here, Only Expelled Members Using Old Logos” – NNPP To Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Climate change crisis: UN Secretary General to meet Tinubu, other global leaders

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, will on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in a virtual closed-door meeting, interact with Heads of State and Government to discuss the strengthening of global efforts to tackle the climate crisis and accelerate a just energy transition.  Speaking during a virtual press conference with selected […] The post Climate change crisis: UN Secretary General to meet Tinubu, other global leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Easter: Foundation Offers Free Medical Services To Residents Of Gbelebu, Environs

Residents of Gbelebu community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State and its environs were at the Easter celebrations treated to free medical care services by the Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo Foundation at the Gbelebu Community headquarters of the Foundation. Gbelebu dwellers and those from the neighbouring villages such as Madagbayo, Safarogbo and Gbelemotin, […]

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7 d. ago Easter: ACF felicitates Christians, prays Nigeria returns to peace

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has felicitated Nigerian and worldwide Christian brethren on the celebration of the 2025 Easter Season and prayed for Nigeria’s return to peace, security and economic prosperity. Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, said in a statement that, in solidarity, the ACF rejoices […] The post Easter: ACF felicitates Christians, prays Nigeria returns to peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Wike accuses PDP governors forum of impunity, warns of further loss in 2027

Nyesom Wike , the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has lashed out at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) read more Wike accuses PDP governors forum of impunity, warns of further loss in 2027

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9 d. ago “Stop Causing Rift Between Ooni Ife, Yoruba Monarchs” – Gani Adams Warns Bloggers

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams has warned bloggers, content creators and social media users, causing disunity between Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and other traditional rulers in South West. He told exercise restraint in their reportage and cautioned them in developing content for their various platforms, without heating up the polity. Mr. […] The post “Stop Causing Rift Between Ooni Ife, Yoruba Monarchs” – Gani Adams Warns Bloggers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Yoruba group rejects Sharia Law in South West, calls for restructuring

A pro–Yoruba nation independent organisation, Yoruba One Voice (YOV) has insisted that for Nigeria to witness true development, its continued existence must be anchored on regional autonomy. This was the high point of a communique issued by the group at its international conference, with the theme, “Sharia Law in Yorubaland: Setting Things Straight through Restructuring.” […] The post Yoruba group rejects Sharia Law in South West, calls for restructuring appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gani Adams warns bloggers against causing rift between Ooni, Alaafin, others

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has warned bloggers, content creators, and social media users against causing disunity between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade and other monarchs in the South-West through their posts and comments on issues of seniority. Adams gave this warning Read More

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1 week ago Nigeria needs 2,000 actuaries to support financial sector — FRC

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria has emphasised the need for at least 2,000 actuaries to support the country’s financial sector growth. The PUNCH Online reports that currently, Nigeria has only 28 qualified actuaries, which is grossly inadequate for a nation of its size. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of FRC, Dr Rabiu Olowo, stated Read More

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1 week ago Afenifere faction slams FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, ‘Tell Your Papa’

A faction of Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere loyal to the leadership of Late Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has upbraided President Bola Tinubu over the ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song “Tell Your Papa”. Afenifere, in a statement on Wednesday signed by its acting Chairman and National Publicity Secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan and Justice Faloye, said that the Read More

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1 week ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it described as the systematic “de-structuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. In a joint statement by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and the National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, the group raised the alarm […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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