8 d. ago Senate Southeast caucus urges President Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu

…as Senators reject motion to ask Tinubu to name INEC headquarters after him …hold one minute silence in his honour   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   The Senate Southeast Caucus has called on President Bola Tinubu to honour the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu by naming the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after him. Speaking […] The post Senate Southeast caucus urges President Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago VIDEO: Delta nursing students reject First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as “our mother” in viral video

A viral video circulating on social media on Wednesday captured students of the Delta State School of Nursing rejecting Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, as their “mother” during her visit to the state. Oluremi Tinubu was in Delta State as part of her Renewed Hope Initiative project. During her visit, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori praised her Read More

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2 w. ago Nigerians in diaspora reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers

Tribune Online Nigerians in diaspora reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers The group further said the declaration of a state of emergency is not a better alternative, given its potential for abuse of power and negation of democratic principles. Nigerians in diaspora reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Atiku, Obi, others urge N’Assembly to reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, along with his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, and other opposition leaders, have called on the National Assembly to oppose President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Atiku, speaking on behalf of the opposition leaders at a press conference Read More

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Atiku, Obi, others urge N’Assembly to reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, along with his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, and other opposition leaders, have called on the National Assembly to oppose President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Atiku, speaking on behalf of the opposition leaders at a press conference Read More

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2 w. ago Ijaw Youths Mobilize Against Tinubu’s State Of Emergency In Rivers State

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has vehemently rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The council views this move as unnecessary and politically motivated, sparking widespread concern among the Ijaw people. In a bold stance, the IYC has vowed to resist the state of emergency, citing its potential […] The post Ijaw Youths Mobilize Against Tinubu’s State Of Emergency In Rivers State appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Anger, rejection follow Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers

Tribune Online Anger, rejection follow Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers The suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, blamed the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for orchestrating the President’s decision, alleging that Wike frustrated all efforts to peacefully resolve the crisis. Anger, rejection follow Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Tinubu lacks powers to suspend elected governor — PDP

Tribune Online UPDATED: Tinubu lacks powers to suspend elected governor — PDP “The PDP outrightly rejects this attempt by the President to override the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and undermine the votes and will of the people of Rivers State by seeking to depose a democratic government UPDATED: Tinubu lacks powers to suspend elected governor — PDP Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ‘Forceful takeover of Rivers for APC’, PDP rejects Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration

Tribune Online ‘Forceful takeover of Rivers for APC’, PDP rejects Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration According to the main opposition party, the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara for an unelected administrator is an attack on the nation’s democracy.  ‘Forceful takeover of Rivers for APC’, PDP rejects Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration Tribune Online

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2 w. ago PDP accuses Tinubu of undermining democracy, rejects Rivers emergency rule

The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. PDP says it is an “unconstitutional power grab” aimed at dismantling democracy in the region. The opposition party, in a Tuesday press statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, rejected what it described as an Read More

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3 w. ago Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator representing Abia North and Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has rejected a call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running […] The post Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Sen Kalu rejects NYLF’s call to run for president, reconfirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

By Kenneth Udeh Senate committee chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC) and senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has rejected the call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running mate. […] The post Sen Kalu rejects NYLF’s call to run for president, reconfirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo Tribunal: PDP’s ‘desperation to secure Tinubu’s intervention’ has failed — APC chieftain

Tribune Online Edo Tribunal: PDP’s ‘desperation to secure Tinubu’s intervention’ has failed — APC chieftain The PDP has since rejected the result and filed a petition before the Tribunal, citing infractions of the Electoral Act. Edo Tribunal: PDP’s ‘desperation to secure Tinubu’s intervention’ has failed — APC chieftain Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tinubu rejects N942bn census budget, proposes NYSC members to cut costs

President Bola Tinubu has turned down the N942 billion budget proposed by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the upcoming read more Tinubu rejects N942bn census budget, proposes NYSC members to cut costs

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last month Federal Gov’t Mulls Raising Procurement Threshold For Ministers

The federal government is considering a proposal to increase budget thresholds for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in order to reduce the time spent on procurement-related discussions and allow for greater focus on policy deliberations. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday after the federal executive […]

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