2 h. ago N300m Gift: Wike Slams NBA Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Criticism Financially Motivated

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike has berated Nigerian Bar Association over its stance on the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers state. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Wike alleged that NBA’s criticism of the state of emergency in the oil rich state was influenced by the N300 million […] The post N300m Gift: Wike Slams NBA Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Criticism Financially Motivated appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Supporting Tinubu’s Second Term Isn’t Betrayal Of PDP – Umo Eno

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has reacted to viral reports, describing him as a betrayal of Peoples Democratic Party, following a recent public declaration over President Bola Tinubu’s second term support. Recall that Governor Eno, who was elected in 2023 under the umbrella of PDP supported the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar during the […] The post Supporting Tinubu’s Second Term Isn’t Betrayal Of PDP – Umo Eno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Niger Partners Overland Airways On Commercial Flights At Minna Airport

Niger State government is to partner Overland Airways on scheduled commercial flight operations from the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, the chief executive officer of Overland Airways, Captain Edward Boyo, disclosed this in Minna yesterday. He said flights were scheduled to begin on Wednesday, connecting Minna to Abuja and Lagos respectively. He said the […]

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11 h. ago “PDP Is Repeating Mistakes Of 2023, 2027 Loss Likely” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, issued a stern warning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that ongoing disunity and insincerity among party leaders may once again cost them victory in the next general elections. Wike, who spoke during a media interaction in Abuja, criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar […] The post “PDP Is Repeating Mistakes Of 2023, 2027 Loss Likely” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago “I’m Unhappy With Emergency Rule, I Wanted Fubara’s Removal, But Tinubu Saved Rivers” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that his plan was to get Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara removed and not to be suspended. Wike noted that President Bola Tinubu saved the oil rich state from crisis and anarchy by suspending Governor Fubara and declaring a state of emergency in the state. […] The post “I’m Unhappy With Emergency Rule, I Wanted Fubara’s Removal, But Tinubu Saved Rivers” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Forensic performance audit necessary to revamp energy sector –CIFCFIN

The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), has said for Nigeria to experience sustainable power supply, the energy sector needs a comprehensive forensic performance audit. The proposed audit would cut across financial management, operational performance, resource allocation, infrastructure management, asset integrity and value for money. The CIFCFIN’s President and Chairman, […] The post Forensic performance audit necessary to revamp energy sector –CIFCFIN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Two years after, Tinubu’s reforms yet to ease Nigerians’ pains – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the sweeping reforms embarked upon by President Bola Tinubu almost two years ago read more Two years after, Tinubu’s reforms yet to ease Nigerians’ pains – IMF

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18 h. ago Niger: Overland Airline resumes flight operation at Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna

… Enters into partnership with the state government From John Adams Minna With almost 10 years after the suspension of its flight operations in Minna, the Overland Airline has resumed flight operations from the newly inaugurated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, Niger state. This follows a partnership agreement entered into with the Niger State […] The post Niger: Overland Airline resumes flight operation at Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Continue to be ambassadors of justice, compassion, peaceful co

…declares open Ansar-Ud-Deen 11th Triennial National Conference Laide Raheem, Abeokuta President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged Muslims in the country to always be ambassadors of justice, compassion and peaceful coexistence. The president equally charged them to always engage with the broader society constructively and conscientiously. Tinubu gave this charge on Friday while declaring open the […] The post Continue to be ambassadors of justice, compassion, peaceful co-existence, Tinubu charges Muslims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Tinubu Is Asset, Not Liability To North, Matawalle Replies Critics

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has dismissed insinuations that President Bola Tinubu was a political liability to the Northern part of the country Nigeria, describing such claims as political motivated. Matawalle, in a statement on Friday by his Special Assistant on Political Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Goga, said those campaigning against Tinubu were […]

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19 h. ago Easter: Pray For Tinubu To Achieve Renewed Hope Agenda, Wike Urges FCT Residents

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of the Territory to use this festive season of Easter to offer special prayers for President Bola Tinubu and all Nigerian leaders at every level. Wike, in his Easter message to FCT residents, emphasised the need for divine guidance in the pursuit of […]

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20 h. ago Let’s continue supporting Tinubu – Ododo felicitates Christians at Easter

By Seyi Babalola Usman Ododo, the Governor of Kogi, has felicitated Christians on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration and also urged Nigerians to continue supporting the development efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he leads the nation through a crucial period of reform and repositioning. In a statement signed by the governor […] The post Let’s continue supporting Tinubu – Ododo felicitates Christians at Easter appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Despite Presidency Warning, Gov Eno Endorses Tinubu For 2027 Re

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has openly declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term reelection bid in the upcoming 2027 general election in defiance of a directive by the Presidency for campaigners to stop doing so for the President more than two years to the end of his first tenure in […]

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21 h. ago “I Backed Tinubu Because Obi Wasn’t A Serious Contender” – Wike

In a recent media appearance in Abuja on Friday, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, explained his decision to back Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, while withholding support for Peter Obi of the Labour Party. Wike revealed that his decision to support Tinubu was driven […] The post “I Backed Tinubu Because Obi Wasn’t A Serious Contender” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Tinubu preaches hope, unity, sacrifice in Easter message to Nigerians

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace hope, unity, and the spirit of sacrifice as Christians across the nation and the world celebrate Easter, marking the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his Easter message, President Tinubu described the season as a time for deep reflection on the […] The post Tinubu preaches hope, unity, sacrifice in Easter message to Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Wike: I’m unhappy but Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers was right

• Says he wanted Fubara out   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday, for the first time, expressed his displeasure over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, but acknowledged that the decision was necessary given the ongoing political crisis. President […] The post Wike: I’m unhappy but Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers was right appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer, Professor Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Professor Ezemagu, 50, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was […] The post University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu did what he did to prevent anarchy – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has justified President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. In a media parley with Arise News on Friday, Wike said Tinubu did what he had to so that the state would not descend into a deeper level of anarchy. According to […] The post Rivers crisis: Tinubu did what he did to prevent anarchy – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Lawmaker Slams NBA Over Rivers Crisis, Demands Return Of N300m

A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Solomon Bob, has accused the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of insincerity, hypocrisy, and misguided pretensions over its response to the state of emergency declaration issued by President Bola Tinubu. The lawmaker, who spoke to journalists in Lagos, said the NBA cannot restrict or amend the […]

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25 h. ago “APC Will Unseat LP’s Kingibe, Takeover FCT In 2027” – Ganduje Vows

National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed confidence that his party will takeover Federal Capital Territory in the 2027 general elections. Ganduje vowed that APC will not only re-elect President Bola Tinubu but will also capture the only senatorial seat, occupied by Labour Party’s Ireti Kingibe, including two House of Representatives seats […] The post “APC Will Unseat LP’s Kingibe, Takeover FCT In 2027” – Ganduje Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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