3 h. ago Rivers administrator under fire over LG, electoral chiefs’ removal

The Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) came under scathing criticisms on Wednesday following the sacking of the 23 local government caretakers and the head of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The caretakers were replaced with administrators in the 23 LGAS in the state, while the RSIEC chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli Read More

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4 h. ago Lagos AG, commissioner, others face contempt of court over vacant stool

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro,  Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lagos state, Bolaji Kayode Robert and others have been dragged to Court for disobedience to court order. Aside Pedro, Robert, other respondents in the contempt proceeding include:  Chairman Amuwo /Odofin LG, Valentine Oluwaseyi Buraimoh allegedly […] The post Lagos AG, commissioner, others face contempt of court over vacant stool appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Senate S’East caucus, Kalu, Uzodimma mourn former Diamond Bank chairman, Dozie

•Ex-Abia gov describes him as statesman From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The South East caucus in the Senate has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the  former chairman of Diamond Bank and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s financial sector, Dr. Pascal Dozie. In a statement by the chairman of the caucus, yesterday, Sen Enyinnaya Abaribe, […] The post Senate S’East caucus, Kalu, Uzodimma mourn former Diamond Bank chairman, Dozie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Pascal Dozie was an illustrious Nigerian, pathfinder, S’East senators mourn

The South East Senate Caucus on Wednesday expressed shock and sorrow over the death of former Chairman of Diamond Bank, Dr Pascal Dozie. This was disclosed in a condolence message issued in Abuja by the Caucus Chairman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe. Dozie, the founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and a former chairman of MTN Read More

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10 h. ago Gov Ododo seeks media partnership, lauds journalists for effective reportage

By Okwe Obi, Abuja Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised media professionals for their commitment to transparency and keeping citizens informed about government activities. He made these remarks during the launch of the state’s first Annual Media Performance Report in Lokoja on Tuesday, April 8. Represented by the Secretary to the Kogi State […] The post Gov Ododo seeks media partnership, lauds journalists for effective reportage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago PDP zonal congress: Ajiya debunks rumour of withdrawal from race

By Idu Jude, Abuja As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Zonal Congress gains momentum, Honourable Abraham Ajiya, a leading contender for the North Central National Vice Chairman position, has firmly dismissed rumours of his withdrawal. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9, ahead of the elective congress scheduled for April 12 […] The post PDP zonal congress: Ajiya debunks rumour of withdrawal from race appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago LP crisis: Otti, Obi, Nenadi urge INEC to enforce Supreme Court CTC

“I have no plans to leave LP,” says Obi By Idu Jude and Sola Ojo, Abuja Factional Labour Party (LP) leaders, including Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti, 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and Caretaker Committee Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman, have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement the Certified True Copy […] The post LP crisis: Otti, Obi, Nenadi urge INEC to enforce Supreme Court CTC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Ibas appoints chairman, members of civil service, LG service commission

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has approved the appointment of chairmen and members of the civil service and local government service commission. The appointments were contained in a Special Government Announcement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Works. The Civil Service Commission consists of five Read More

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13 h. ago Govt’s failure to tackle poverty will worsen insecurity – Jimoh Ibrahim

The Chairman of the Senate Interparliamentary Committee, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, on Wednesday, said the failure of any government to address the burden of poverty will always fuel the problem of insecurity in its region. Ibrahim and other modern war studies experts also urged global parliamentarians to support the Ministries of Defence’s annual budget to curb Read More

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13 h. ago US, Canada doctors join Nigerian professionals to improve healthcare in Lagos

In a bid to improve access to healthcare, doctors from the United States and Canada have partnered with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas to deliver lifesaving care to over 800 patients in Lagos. In a statement signed by the Chair-Elect of the ANPA New Jersey Chapter, Dr. Emmanuel Emeasoba, and made available Read More

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14 h. ago After Abuja Meeting, Peter Obi, Gov Otti, Others Storm INEC, Demand Recognition Of Nenadi Usman As LP Chair

  High profile leaders and members of the opposition Labour Party (LP), on Wednesday, stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, demanding the recognition of Senator Nenadi Usman as the party’s interim national chairman. Led by the 2023 presidential candidate of LP, Peter Obi, and the Abia State governor, Alex […]

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15 h. ago IPU: Jimoh Ibrahim tasks global parliaments on defence budget support

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, has urged parliaments worldwide to back their Ministries of Defence with smart budgeting to tackle global insecurity. He shared this view during a presentation on Power and Insecurity at the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Uzbekistan. Ibrahim called for […] The post IPU: Jimoh Ibrahim tasks global parliaments on defence budget support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Senate Southeast Caucus mourns former Diamond Bank Chairman Pascal Dozie

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Southeast Caucus in the Senate has shared its deep sadness over Dr Pascal Dozie’s death, former Diamond Bank Chairman and a key figure in Nigeria’s financial world. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, signed by caucus chairman Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the lawmakers hailed Dozie as a banking expert […] The post Senate Southeast Caucus mourns former Diamond Bank Chairman Pascal Dozie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Entertainer Tagwaye Bags Doctorate Degree For Humanitarian Services

The Institute of Professional Economists and Policy Management (IPEPM) has awarded Obinna Simon popularly known as MC Tagwaye an honorary doctorate degree. Simon was honoured by the Institute on April 08, 2025 for his outstanding humanitarian work and contributions to society. As a renowned entertainer, businessman, politician, and youth leader, Obinna Simon has dedicated his […]

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17 h. ago Jude Ezenwafor Clinches PDP Ticket For Anambra Governorship Election

Jude Ezenwafor has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Anambra governorship election after clinching the party’s ticket unopposed. His emergence was confirmed during the party’s governorship primary held in Awka on Wednesday. The Chairman of the State Governorship Election Congress Committee, who presided over the event, affirmed that Ezenwafor met […] The post Jude Ezenwafor Clinches PDP Ticket For Anambra Governorship Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Properties Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Guts 55 Shops In Zamfara Market

At least 55 shops belonging to traders have been destroyed in a fire outbreak which occurred at a Zamfara Central Market. It was gathered that some properties worth millions of naira were completely razed down by the inferno on Tuesday. Chairman of the affected section, Alhaji Sa’adu Dahiru, confirmed the scale of the destruction and […] The post Properties Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Guts 55 Shops In Zamfara Market appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Obi, Otti defy Abure’s warning, hold parallel NEC meeting today

Barely 48 hours after the Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee of the Labour Party threatened to sanction LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, over Wednesday’s meeting, the camps of the duo told PUNCH Online that the summit will hold as planned. The Acting Chairman of the Read More

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21 h. ago Education Minister, Ganduje preach patriotism, unity as LASU VC praises Tinubu for curriculum rejig

Abdulkabir Muhammed At the Convocation Lecture, the fourth event in the ongoing 28th Convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University, the National chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Chairman of the occasion, and the Minister of Education and convocation lecturer, Dr Tunji Alausa reiterated the imperative of unity and patriotism in achieving national […] The post Education Minister, Ganduje preach patriotism, unity as LASU VC praises Tinubu for curriculum rejig appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Senator Kalu mourns Pascal Dozie, describes him as a distinguished statesman

Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has paid tribute to late Pascal Dozie, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian and a distinguished statesman who contributed immensely to national development. The founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, passed […] The post Senator Kalu mourns Pascal Dozie, describes him as a distinguished statesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Ibas appoints new chairman, members for Rivers electoral commission

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has approved the appointment of a new chairman and members of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. According to the statement, the new RSIEC Chairman, Dr Micheal Ekpai Odey, will work with six members and four professors. The appointment was announced in a Government Special Read More

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