31 m. ago “Nothing Can Stop Tinubu From Losing 2027 Poll, Even If He Appoints His Son As INEC Chairman” – Dalung

Former minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu will not be re-elected during the 2027 general elections. Dalung, who served as a minister under ex- president Muhammadu Buhari, noted that even if Tinubu appoints his son Seyi as chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, he will still be defeated by huge […] The post “Nothing Can Stop Tinubu From Losing 2027 Poll, Even If He Appoints His Son As INEC Chairman” – Dalung appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Natasha: Judiciary Is Last Hope Of The Oppressed, Says Action Collective

A civic advocacy group, the Action Collective, has praised the Nigerian judiciary for declaring the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate as unconstitutional and illegal, describing the verdict as a bold affirmation of judicial independence and a beacon of hope for oppressed citizens. LEADERSHIP reports that the ruling, delivered by Justice […]

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13 h. ago Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Legislators in Otukpo local government council of Benue State have petitioned the State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia and the State House of Assembly over alleged misappropriation of funds, gross misconduct among other heist by the council chairman, Prince Maxwell Ogiri. The move was necessitated by initial alarm raised by Head […] The post Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Walmart, other grocery stores open on Fourth of July in the US

Tribune Online Walmart, other grocery stores open on Fourth of July in the US As Americans mark 249 years of independence with fireworks, barbecues, and time with family and friends, many businesses would be... Walmart, other grocery stores open on Fourth of July in the US Tribune Online

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15 h. ago “No Amount Of Efforts Will Make Amaechi, David Mark Return To Power” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged Interim National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, David Mark, and a chieftain of the coalition group, Rotimi Amaechi, to stop deceiving Nigerians. Wike said that the coalition under the leadership of Mark, Amaechi and others in the party would not return to power in 2027. […] The post “No Amount Of Efforts Will Make Amaechi, David Mark Return To Power” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments

Foremost election monitoring organisation, Yiaga Africa, has backed the new Supplementary Guidelines for the Review of Declaration and Return of Election Results issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group described the development as a “positive step” towards enhancing the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process. It, however, urged INEC to amend the Guidelines […]

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17 h. ago Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention

By Lukman Olabiyi Indigenous Tiv communities in Nasarawa State have raised the alarm over what they describe as systemic killings, violent displacement, and illegal occupation of their ancestral lands, allegedly carried out with the backing of the state government. The communities raised the alarm in a statement issued on its behalf by the Senior Advocate […] The post Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Actors Guild moves to reposition Anambra as Nollywood destination

To shut down illegal movie camps, seeks govt support   From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Anambra state chapter has geared up plans towards turning Anambra State as the hub of film making, entertainment and Nollywood destination in Nigeria. State Chairman of AGN Lady Esther Chinyelu Anyaegbunam stated this during an […] The post Actors Guild moves to reposition Anambra as Nollywood destination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago NDYC Urges Politicians To Respect INEC’s Integrity, Condemns Amaechi, El

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned the recent comments made by former Governors Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The group, in a statement on Friday signed by its National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, described the comments as “reckless, self-serving, and politically […]

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19 h. ago Court restrains Aliyu Bello from parading as Nasarawa APC Chair

By Abel Leonard, Lafia A Senior District Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has granted an order restraining Hon. Aliyu Bello from parading himself or acting as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The court order, issued on July 3, 2025, by Hon. Abdullah M. Lanze, Senior District Judge, followed […] The post Court restrains Aliyu Bello from parading as Nasarawa APC Chair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago NUJ Lagos charges new NAWOJ Executives on purposeful leadership

By Vera Wisdom Bassey The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Lagos Council, has advised the new leadership of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to work towards unifying the organization and embrace leadership with integrity.   The Chairman of the NUJ, Lagos Council, Mr Adeleye Ajayi who gave the advice, told the new leadership […] The post NUJ Lagos charges new NAWOJ Executives on purposeful leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago The Judiciary has lost its independence – Ex Imo NBA Chairman

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The Former Chairman of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Owerri, Imo state ,Barr LUC Nwakaeti says that the Judiciary has its independence  as it is longer the real hope of the common man as a result of political interference and  inadequate funding. The judiciary , he said is the Cornerstone of democracy, […] The post The Judiciary has lost its independence – Ex Imo NBA Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Defection: Abure mocks Gov Otti, says coalition party needs him more

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, on Friday mocked the Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, asking him to join the trending coalition party fast, to enable the party to restructure itself ahead of the 2027 round of elections. Abure in a statement by the National Publicity […] The post Defection: Abure mocks Gov Otti, says coalition party needs him more appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago “Buhari Didn’t Achieve All, But Tinubu’s Govt Is Worse” — Amaechi

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that ex- president Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration was better than President Bola Tinubu’s government. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, the former governor of Rivers State noted that Buhari outperformed Tinubu in security and institutional independence areas. He explained that his criticism of President Tinubu […] The post “Buhari Didn’t Achieve All, But Tinubu’s Govt Is Worse” — Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Perry Opara Emerges Political Advisers’ National Forum Chairman

Prominent politician and businessman, Chief Perry Opara, has been unanimously elected Chairman of the National Forum for Political Advisers (NAFOPA). This was after a high-profile forum meeting on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton hotel, Abuja, marking a new chapter in the group’s life. Also, Hon Ahmed Mohammed, Political Adviser to the Nasarawa […]

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27 h. ago Bayelsa governorship election not top on my agenda — Azibaola

Tribune Online Bayelsa governorship election not top on my agenda — Azibaola The Chairman, Kakatar Group and Zeetin Engineering, Azibaola Robert, is a man of many parts. He is a lawyer, an environmentalist, a sports enthusiast and an engineer, who has declared his intention to produce the first wholly made-in-Nigeria car. In this interview with TAIWO ADISA, he insists Bayelsa State governorship election is not top on […] Bayelsa governorship election not top on my agenda — Azibaola Tribune Online

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28 h. ago INEC Releases Election Results Review Supplementary Guidelines

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has released Supplementary regulations and guidelines for the review of election results. The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & Voter Education Committee of INEC, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday. According to him, the provision in Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 empowers the commission […]

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34 h. ago ‘My Party, Our Party Now Is ADC’, Ihedioha Tells Supporters, Followers

Former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has informed his teeming supporters and followers that he had moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after quiting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing the leaders of his grasstoots-based Rebuild Imo Movement (RIM) structure at his Civil Centre residence on Thursday, […]

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36 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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36 h. ago ‘I Love Nigeria’, 11 Other Associations Seek INEC Registration As Political Parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the receipt of fresh applications from 12 new political associations, including one named ‘I Love Nigeria’ (ILN), seeking registration as political parties, bringing the total number of applications to 122. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Commission and signed by National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, […]

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