3 d. ago Constitution Amendment Will Fix Nigeria’s Challenges –Sen Barau

Deputy Senate president and chairman, Senate Committee on the ongoing consultations ahead of the review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Jibrin Barau, has assured Nigerians, especially ethnic minorities, that far-reaching resolutions that would address the prevailing socio- political and economic challenges would be incorporated into the document at the conclusion of the exercise. At the […]

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6 d. ago ‘Why Mount Throne To Address Nigerians?’ — Patrick Doyle Slams Wike Over Extravagant Chair At Media Briefing

Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over what he described as an unnecessary show of extravagance during a recent media briefing. Doyle drew attention to the ornate chair Wike sat on during the event, comparing it to a royal seat. READ MORE: Court […] The post ‘Why Mount Throne To Address Nigerians?’ — Patrick Doyle Slams Wike Over Extravagant Chair At Media Briefing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago SSANU to FG: End salary disbursement disparity or face industrial action

Tribune Online SSANU to FG: End salary disbursement disparity or face industrial action The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to immediately address what it described as... SSANU to FG: End salary disbursement disparity or face industrial action Tribune Online

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9 d. ago SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address lingering issues affecting its members and the Nigerian university system or risk industrial unrest. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the union’s 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held […] The post SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities 

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address lingering issues affecting its members and the Nigerian university system or risk industrial unrest. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the union’s 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held […] The post SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Jos Electricity Distribution addresses customer complaints in Bauchi

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED Plc) has launched a three-day customer complaints resolution meeting in Bauchi, supported by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The meeting aimed to address electricity-related issues and provide lasting solutions for consumers in Bauchi State. In his remarks, Alhaji Mamman Umar, Acting Managing Director of […] The post Jos Electricity Distribution addresses customer complaints in Bauchi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Democracy in name only: The irony of Nigeria’s Democratic celebration (1)

This article is the first of a three-part series examining the deep contradictions at the heart of Nigeria’s democratic experiment. In Part One, we explore the painful irony of Democracy Day in light of the violence in Benue and the broader failure of the Nigerian state to protect its citizens.   Democracy in Nigeria was […] The post Democracy in name only: The irony of Nigeria’s Democratic celebration (1) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Infrastructure Commission DG commends PPP agreements under Tinubu administration

The Director General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, has said President Bola Tinubu has not cancelled any read more Infrastructure Commission DG commends PPP agreements under Tinubu administration

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2 w. ago Criminologists Push For Correctional Service Reformation In Nigeria

The Nigeria Society for Criminology (NSC) has stressed the urgent need for correctional service reformation, disclosing that out of the 81,288 total inmates in Nigeria’s Correctional Service centres across the country, 53,811 are on the awaiting trial list. As a result, the society said it is set to address the challenges facing the Nigerian Correctional […]

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2 w. ago Economic reforms spur renewed growth, price, exchange rate stability

Tribune Online Economic reforms spur renewed growth, price, exchange rate stability President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his administration’s bold economic reforms are delivering strong growth, price stability, and a more stable exchange rate—a trajectory recognised by both international financial institutions and industry stakeholders, writes JOSEPH INOKOTONG. In commemoration of the 2025 Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used his address to the National Assembly to highlight […] Economic reforms spur renewed growth, price, exchange rate stability Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigerians don’t hate Tinubu, only hardship, insecurity – Yul Edochie

By John Ogunsemore Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie said Nigerians do not hate President Bola Tinubu but only want him to address hardship and insecurity in the country. Edochie, a staunch Tinubu supporter, stated this in a Facebook post on Monday. The Tinubu presidency has come under intense pressure in the last few days to address […] The post Nigerians don’t hate Tinubu, only hardship, insecurity – Yul Edochie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lamido faults list of national honour awardees over June 12 struggle

Tribune Online Lamido faults list of national honour awardees over June 12 struggle AS reactions trail the 2025 national honour President Bola Tinubu bestowed on some personalities to mark Democracy Day, indications are that the names of more persons who were involved in the June 12 struggle are being compiled for such recognition. This is just as A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has expressed […] Lamido faults list of national honour awardees over June 12 struggle Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ‘Anybody that fought for democracy will be disappointed at what practitioners are doing’

As Nigeria marks the 2025 Democracy Day, Kingsley Umunna, a politician, has said that anybody who fought for democracy during read more ‘Anybody that fought for democracy will be disappointed at what practitioners are doing’

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s political rhetoric, economic and democratic paradoxes

By Ikemefuna Ozobi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day address to the joint session of the National Assembly on June 12, 2025, came at a critical juncture in Nigeria’s democratic and economic trajectory. While his speech was rhetorically polished, historically expansive and symbolically generous, it also appeared tone-deaf to the economic suffering endured by ordinary […] The post Tinubu’s political rhetoric, economic and democratic paradoxes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago June 12: Democracy Day messages reveal true mind of Rivers people

Rivers people wittingly or not, revealed their desires and expectations through their June 12 messages. Those who detested the state read more June 12: Democracy Day messages reveal true mind of Rivers people

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3 w. ago Democracy Day: Oyo senator urges Nigerians to rededicate selves to peace, justice, national development

Sharafadeen Alli, an All Progressives Congress (APC) senator that represents the Oyo South Senatorial District has urged Nigerians to rededicate read more Democracy Day: Oyo senator urges Nigerians to rededicate selves to peace, justice, national development

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3 w. ago June 12: Good governance is the cornerstone of democracy —CAN

Tribune Online June 12: Good governance is the cornerstone of democracy —CAN THE Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) asserted that good governance is fundamental to any democracy and calls for transparency and accountability at all levels of government. In a message commemorating the 2025 Democracy Day, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh emphasized that the day symbolizes Nigerians’ collective commitment to democracy, freedom, and justice. He stated that […] June 12: Good governance is the cornerstone of democracy —CAN Tribune Online

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3 w. ago June 12 democracy day: Symbol of power not people’s freedom – Professor Uji

Nigeria’s Democracy Day, celebrated annually on June 12, is marked by patriotic speeches and celebrations, but many critics argue that read more June 12 democracy day: Symbol of power not people’s freedom – Professor Uji

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3 w. ago Accelerating growth, achieving price, exchange rate stability with economic reforms

In commemoration of the 2025 Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, used his address to the National Assembly to highlight read more Accelerating growth, achieving price, exchange rate stability with economic reforms

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3 w. ago Imperative of presidential assent to  the Port and Shipping Economic Regulation Bill: An open letter to President Bola Tinubu  

Congratulations,  Mr. President, and happy Democracy Day.   I listened to your June 12 address to the National Assembly which was very  impressive and bold. I must thank you most sincerely for remembering the heroes and heroine of the June 12 struggle,  particularly Kudirat Abiola who died on the line of duty.       Mr. President,  […] The post Imperative of presidential assent to  the Port and Shipping Economic Regulation Bill: An open letter to President Bola Tinubu   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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