11 m. ago LG Poll: Bode George Urges Candidates To Intensify Campaigns

The former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has charged the PDP chairmanship and councillors candidates participating in the Lagos State local government election slated for July 12, 2025, to be courageous and intensify their campaigns. Chief George gave this charge on Wednesday at his office in Ikoyi, when […]

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79 m. ago LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen

APC urges govt to respect court ruling From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), and the Osun State Government have strongly opposed alleged plans by reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors to claim local government allocations. The Commissioner for Local Government […] The post LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago ICPC boss: Misuse of LG funds rampant, backs Supreme Court autonomy ruling

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, has raised the alarm over the widespread misuse of public funds under the guise of preparing for local government elections. According to a statement from the ICPC on Wednesday, Aliyu spoke at a one-day dialogue […] The post ICPC boss: Misuse of LG funds rampant, backs Supreme Court autonomy ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Anambra poll: YPP candidate pledges to tackle insecurity, revive businesses

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has vowed to decisively tackle insecurity and allow businesses to thrive across all parts of the state. Chukwuma said he will prioritise the restoration of law and order across all […] The post Anambra poll: YPP candidate pledges to tackle insecurity, revive businesses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Appointment of incompetent officials driving corruption, weakness in LGAs, ICPC warns

Joint State-local govt accounts now conduit for siphoning public funds, undermines autonomy — CISLAC   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The appointment and election of incompetent individuals to leadership positions in Nigeria’s local government councils are significantly undermining governance and fueling corruption at the grassroots level, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other […] The post Appointment of incompetent officials driving corruption, weakness in LGAs, ICPC warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Delta North APC resolve to unite, declare creation of Anioma State, done deal

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress and stakeholders in Delta North senatorial district have resolved to work for the unity of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders who met at Idumuje Ugboko, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State comprised APC chieftains, leaders, elders, youths, members, and supporters of the […] The post Delta North APC resolve to unite, declare creation of Anioma State, done deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ekiti 2026: NULGE national leadership rallies support for gov Oyebanji’s re

Tribune Online Ekiti 2026: NULGE national leadership rallies support for gov Oyebanji’s re-election The national leadership of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has rallied support for the re-election of Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on the strength of his administration’s better welfare package for council workers in the state. The umbrella body of local government workers in Nigeria also described Oyebanji as “an exceptional leader […] Ekiti 2026: NULGE national leadership rallies support for gov Oyebanji’s re-election Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Osun LG: APC Chieftain Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention To Avert Violence

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to prevent those allegedly planning to cause trouble over last week ruling of a Court of Appeal, Akure Division, on the 2022 local government elections conducted in the state. Oyintiloye made the plea on Sunday in […]

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3 d. ago Osun LG Verdict: APC Chieftain Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention To Avert Violence

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to prevent those allegedly planning to cause trouble over last week ruling of a Court of Appeal, Akure Division, on the 2022 local government elections conducted in the state. Oyintiloye made the plea on Sunday in […]

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3 d. ago Why Nigeria must urgently embrace parliamentary system of govt – Falae

Insists he won 1999 presidential election Former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), and for­mer presidential candidate on the read more Why Nigeria must urgently embrace parliamentary system of govt – Falae

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3 d. ago Anambra guber: Payment of N50m campaign permit fraud — APC’s Ukachukwu

Tribune Online Anambra guber: Payment of N50m campaign permit fraud — APC’s Ukachukwu The candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the upcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has described the announced payment of N50 million naira campaign permit by the Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA), for the guber race as fraud. Anambra guber: Payment of N50m campaign permit fraud — APC’s Ukachukwu Tribune Online

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4 d. ago How Oyebanji broke the shackles of outrageous electricity tariffs

Tribune Online How Oyebanji broke the shackles of outrageous electricity tariffs IN time past, Ekiti State was confronted by multidimensional crises regarding electricity supply and payable tariffs. Most pathetic was how some communities were painfully locked down in perpetual power outage, while those being scantily and haphazardly supplied faced the excruciating burden of estimated billings, thereby making lives unbearable and harrowing .  The Ekiti State Governor, […] How Oyebanji broke the shackles of outrageous electricity tariffs Tribune Online

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4 d. ago 2027: May God punish me if I touch allocation money when elected Imo governor – Jude Ejiogu

By Agatha Emeadi Sir Jude Ejiogu was a consummate banker who later held six positions in the Imo State government. Therefore, his is one of the political gladiators in the state today. As one who is grounded in Imo politics and governance, he now has his eyes on the big seat of Imo Government House […] The post 2027: May God punish me if I touch allocation money when elected Imo governor – Jude Ejiogu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 2025 Lagos LG Elections: APC Sets June 17 For Campaign Kickoff

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced June 17 as the date for its local government election campaign flag-off, ahead of the July 12 polls. The campaign launch will take place at the party’s State Secretariat in Ogba and marks the formal presentation of candidates and symbolic handover of […] The post 2025 Lagos LG Elections: APC Sets June 17 For Campaign Kickoff appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Abia PDP Heads To Appeal Court Over Attempted Disqualification Of Candidates

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abias State has announced its decision to approach the Court of Appeal in Owerri to challenge a High Court ruling which allegedly sought to disqualify its candidates for the November 2, 2024, local government election. Speaking at an expanded South East zonal meeting on Saturday in Umuahia, the State Chairman […] The post Abia PDP Heads To Appeal Court Over Attempted Disqualification Of Candidates appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Soludo approves N15m for mass burial of 43 Ogwuaniocha crisis victims

Tribune Online Soludo approves N15m for mass burial of 43 Ogwuaniocha crisis victims "Soludo, being a God-sent governor to Anambra, we will support him with 100/100 votes to ensure that he emerges victorious in the 8th November 2025 governorship election in the state." Soludo approves N15m for mass burial of 43 Ogwuaniocha crisis victims Tribune Online

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4 d. ago 2027: Kogi officials set to unveil campaign platform for Tinubu, Ododo

Ahead of the 2027 general election, the government appointees under the administration of the Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has declared total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election. Speaking at world press conference in Lokoja, the Chairman of Combined State government appointees Forum who doubles as Chairman of Forum of Special Advisers to […] The post 2027: Kogi officials set to unveil campaign platform for Tinubu, Ododo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Power supply: Abia set to acquire Umuahia Ringed Fence of EEDC

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Government said talks have reached an advanced stage for it to acquire Umuahia Ringed Fence from the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). Governor Alex Otti disclosed this in Aba during a civic reception organised in his honour by the Abiriba community, held at the Enyimba International Stadium. According to […] The post Power supply: Abia set to acquire Umuahia Ringed Fence of EEDC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago June 12: Democracy in Nigeria now tool to oppress the weak — Rhodes

Tribune Online June 12: Democracy in Nigeria now tool to oppress the weak — Rhodes-Vivour The Labour Party’s (LP) governorship candidate for Lagos State in the 2023 elections, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has described Democracy Day as both pretentious and dubious. He argues that Nigeria cannot truly be considered a democracy when state institutions are manipulated and used as tools to oppress the weak. In a statement shared on his X […] June 12: Democracy in Nigeria now tool to oppress the weak — Rhodes-Vivour Tribune Online

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6 d. ago June 12: Tinubu serious about laying foundation for balanced Nigeria – Maharaj Ji

Tribune Online June 12: Tinubu serious about laying foundation for balanced Nigeria – Maharaj Ji “President Tinubu is the winner to save the race, whilst Atiku, El-Rufai, Kwankwaso, Aregbesola, Pat Utomi, Pastor Ayodele, Oyakhilome, are asked to cooperate with our President in the anti-corruption drive" June 12: Tinubu serious about laying foundation for balanced Nigeria – Maharaj Ji Tribune Online

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