54 m. ago Foundation launches project to strengthen grassroots governance

By Lukman Olabiyi A nonprofit organisation, the Path to Peace Foundation, has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and boosting citizen participation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative titled, “The Abuja Project: Empowering Communities for Grassroots Impact,” targets the six area councils of the FCT. It seeks to enhance transparency, […] The post Foundation launches project to strengthen grassroots governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 m. ago Focus on governance, leave comedy, YPP gov candidate tells Soludo

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), in Anambra State, Paul Chukwuma, has challenged Governor Charles Soludo to focus on governance and to protect the citizens from the grip of bandits, instead of veering into comedy. Chukwuma, in a statement, yesterday, said it was time for Soludo to showcase his […] The post Focus on governance, leave comedy, YPP gov candidate tells Soludo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 m. ago Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption

Tribune Online Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption The Dean, School of Environment Studies, Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Adesina Emmanuel Aladeloba, has called on policymakers, regulators, developers, and citizens to embrace sustainability as a non-negotiable priority for urban growth, environmental protection and public wellbeing. He called for urgent action to embed sustainability principles into modern housing and urban development in Nigeria. Speaking […] Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Educationist pledges to promote Nigerian languages, skills acquisition

An educationist and Chief Executive Officer, Rimax Institute of Science and Technology, Chief Livinus Okwara, has pledged to promote Igbo, other Nigerian languages and skills acquisition among the youth. Okwara, one of the earliest Nigerians to run a computer institute also pledged to establish skill acquisition centres abroad. Addressing newsmen ahead of his coronation ceremony […] The post Educationist pledges to promote Nigerian languages, skills acquisition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago INEC Reveals Surge In Online Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 3.5 million Nigerians have completed online pre-registration. This is part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise aimed at enabling eligible citizens to participate in the 2027 general elections. The update was provided in a press release issued on Monday, by Sam Olumekun, […] The post INEC Reveals Surge In Online Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Poverty Reduction Surest Way To Fight Insecurity, Chinedumuije Urges Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has been advised to deploy alternative means to combat the growing insecurity and violence across the country, especially in the North-East and North-West regions. Country Director of GOALPrime Organisation Nigeria, Professor Christopher Chinedumuije, in an open letter to President Tinubu, stated that, “for years, successive governments have responded by increasing defence budgets, […]

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7 h. ago I Won’t Retract Comment On Tinubu Even If Ultimatum Extended Till 2027 — Sowore

Sahara Reporters publisher and activist, Mr Omoyele Sowore has rebuffed the one-week ultimatum issued to him by the Department of State Services (DSS) within which he should retract a comment reportedly made against President Bola Tinubu. The DSS had issued a one-week ultimatum to Sowore to retract what it described as a “false, malicious, and […]

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7 h. ago I Won’t Retract Comment On Tinubu Even If Ultimatum Extends To 2027 — Sowore

Sahara Reporters publisher and activist, Mr Omoyele Sowore has rebuffed the one-week ultimatum issued to him by the Department of State Services (DSS) within which he should retract a comment reportedly made against President Bola Tinubu. The DSS had issued a one-week ultimatum to Sowore to retract what it described as a “false, malicious, and […]

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8 h. ago Focus on governance, leave comedy, YPP gov candidate hits Soludo

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Governorship Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), in the Anambra State poll, Paul Chukwuma, has challenged Governor, Charles Soludo, to focus on governance and to protect the citizens from the grip of bandits, instead veering into comedy. Chukwuma, in a statement yesterday, said it was time for Soludo to showcase […] The post Focus on governance, leave comedy, YPP gov candidate hits Soludo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Withdraw 5% Petroleum Product Tax Or Face Nationwide Strike, TUC Tells FG

The union says that the government policy, if implemented, will compound suffering, cripple businesses, and push millions of citizens deeper into poverty. The post Withdraw 5% Petroleum Product Tax Or Face Nationwide Strike, TUC Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Tinubu has good intentions but citizens running out of patience — Northern CAN

Tribune Online Tinubu has good intentions but citizens running out of patience — Northern CAN Rev. Yakubu Pam, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says President Bola Tinubu has good intentions for the country but... Tinubu has good intentions but citizens running out of patience — Northern CAN Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Security agencies under pressure to arrest Sowore for abusing Tinubu

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Security agencies have been urged to arrest and prosecute activist Omoyele Sowore for describing President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal and a liar”. The call was made yesterday by the General Secretary of the Leadership Centre for Civil and Post-Trauma Rehabilitation, Agbi Manzo Abubakar, who said Sowore should face consequences for […] The post Security agencies under pressure to arrest Sowore for abusing Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Group Exposes ‘₦5bn Smear Campaign’ Against Tinubu, EFCC Boss

A group, under the aegis of the National Interest Coalition (NICO, has raised the alarm over what it described as a grand conspiracy by some embattled top government office holders to derail President Bola Tinubu’s anti-corruption fight and destabilise the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The group alleged that the plot, […]

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15 h. ago Borno Attack: VP Shettima Consoles Families, Pledges Tougher Military Action

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal community of Bama local government area. The Vice President reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Armed Forces to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware […]

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16 h. ago 2027: I’ll never align with Tinubu to become Lagos Governor – Rhodes

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Lagos State 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party, has stated that he would not align with president read more 2027: I’ll never align with Tinubu to become Lagos Governor – Rhodes-Vivour

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16 h. ago Darajamal killings: Tinubu directs military to acquire more drones

….As Shettima assures community of Justice Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday revealed that President Bola Tinubu has approved new read more Darajamal killings: Tinubu directs military to acquire more drones

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16 h. ago China Condemns Trump’s New Blacklist On ‘Wrongful Detention’

China has stated that it “firmly opposes” a move by United States President Donald Trump to create a new blacklist of countries accused of unjustly detaining American citizens, warning that the measure unfairly targets Beijing. In an executive order signed on Friday, Trump directed the State Department to designate “state sponsors of wrongful detention,” a […]

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20 h. ago 2027: I won’t align with Tinubu to become Lagos Governor, says Rhodes

By Seyi Babalola Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s Lagos State 2023 governorship candidate, has made it clear that he will not align with President Bola Tinubu in his bid to become the state governor in 2027. Rhodes-Vivour stated on Sunday, when replying to questions in an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, he stated that […] The post 2027: I won’t align with Tinubu to become Lagos Governor, says Rhodes-Vivour appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Don’t Contest Against Tinubu, Oborevwori, Delta APC Leaders Warn Politicians

Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta state, have warned politicians seeking to contest the 2027 presidential and governorship elections to bury their ambitions. The APC leaders spoke at the weekend during the unveiling of a political pressure group, Ukodo Nation Forum (UNF) at Ughelli, Delta state. They said there are no vacancies […]

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21 h. ago Tambuwal’s remarks on Tinubu, failed attempt to rewrite truth —Lagos APC

Tribune Online Tambuwal’s remarks on Tinubu, failed attempt to rewrite truth —Lagos APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has described the recent comment by a former governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, as another failed attempt to rewrite the truth. Tambuwal, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had claimed that the “battle to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu” is a “national consensus” […] Tambuwal’s remarks on Tinubu, failed attempt to rewrite truth —Lagos APC Tribune Online

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