21 h. ago Anioma community lauds Tinubu, APC over proposed state creation

The people of Anioma in Delta State have commended President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the proposed Anioma State creation. The Anioma comprising the nine  predominantly Igbo speaking people of Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Ika North, Ika South, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, and Ukwuani Local Government Areas […] The post Anioma community lauds Tinubu, APC over proposed state creation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Why policy makers must rise against plastic pollution threats in North East

Following the 15 years Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast region and shrinking of Lake Chad Basin, the climate change read more Why policy makers must rise against plastic pollution threats in North East

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7 d. ago Power Struggle: APC faces growing rift over Tinubu’s 2027 running mate

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe As Nigeria edges steadily towards the 2027 General Elections, fresh political tensions are already brewing within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). At the heart of the latest storm is a fierce debate within the North-East geopolitical zone regarding who should emerge as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in his anticipated […] The post Power Struggle: APC faces growing rift over Tinubu’s 2027 running mate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: N’East APC support groups back Dogara for VP, demand inclusion, key projects

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The North-East Coalition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups has endorsed former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, as a credible and unifying candidate for the vice presidential slot in the 2027 general elections. The resolution was reached at the end of a two-day meeting of the […] The post 2027: N’East APC support groups back Dogara for VP, demand inclusion, key projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ndume Hails Troops, Resilient Gwoza People For Repelling Boko Haram Attack

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC Borno South) has applauded efforts of gallant troops in the North East Joint Task Force ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, men of the Civilian Joint Task Force, hunters, Vigilantes and resilient people for repelling yesterday night’s attack by suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists in Ngoshe community of Gwoza local government area […]

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1 week ago CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT: Senate Considers 31 Proposals For State Creation

LEADERSHIP can report that the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution is considering 31 new proposals for state creation. Of these requests, six are from the North East, six from the North West, and three from the South East. It was gathered that the Senate is also making a final push to […]

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1 week ago Edo property owner seeks Okpebholo, CP, Oba’s intervention over house demolition

A property owner in Okhenmwenre Community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, Benjamin Iwhotu, called on read more Edo property owner seeks Okpebholo, CP, Oba’s intervention over house demolition

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Kogi Not Fertile Land, Destination For Criminals, Gov Ododo Warns

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo has declared that the North-Central state was not a fertile land or destination for criminals to hide and carry out their evil trade. The governor noted that there has been influx of criminals as a result of the pushback from the North-East and North-West region, but assured that the state […]

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2 w. ago North Carolina declares ‘Igbo day’ to honour Nigeria’s south

The state of North Carolina in the United States has formally declared June 14 as Igbo Day, paying tribute to read more North Carolina declares ‘Igbo day’ to honour Nigeria’s south-east community

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2 w. ago 2027: Group Faults Zulum Over Fracas At APC Zonal Meeting In Gombe

A group known as Tinubu Next Level has criticised the Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, for allegedly instigating the fiasco that greeted the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-East zonal meeting in Gombe on Sunday. The group, in a press statement signed by its President, Alhaji Ango Zubair, on Wednesday, noted that the action of the […]

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2 w. ago Arewa Youth Group Backs Ganduje, Condemns Attack At APC North

The Arewa Youth for Peaceful Coexistence has thrown its weight behind the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The support followed alleged attack on Ganduje during the party’s North-East Zonal meeting recently in Gombe State. In a statement signed by its Chief Press Secretary, Christopher Sunday, which was made […]

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2 w. ago N/East Summit: Shettima’s Exclusion From Endorsement Not A Snub– APC USA Chair

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), United States of America (USA) chapter, Professor Tai Balofin, said Vice President Kashim Shettima’s exclusion from the endorsement speeches at the recent North-East summit of the party was not a snub but a reflection of the focus on the Bola Tinubu presidency. At the APC North-East stakeholders’ meeting […]

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2 w. ago No Tension Between Tinubu, Shettima – APC Vice Chairman Declares

Amid ongoing speculation about a possible rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, Mustapha Salihu, National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied any such conflict, calling it the creation of “conflict entrepreneurs.” Salihu, speaking to news men on Monday, emphasized that party matters are not managed in […] The post No Tension Between Tinubu, Shettima – APC Vice Chairman Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago APC Meeting: Attempt To Assault Ganduje Irresponsible – Aide

The senior special assistant on Public Enlightenment to the All progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Chief Oliver Okpala, has described an attempted attack against his boss, Dr Umar Ganduje, during the zonal meeting of the North East APC as condemnable, irresponsible and unpatriotic. Okpala said this while reacting to the disruption and acts of thuggery […]

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2 w. ago 2027: Why I Moved For Tinubu’s Endorsement Without Mentioning Shettima — APC North

The National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mustapha Salihu, has broken his silence following a wave of backlash over his motion to endorse President Bola Tinubu for second term in office in 2027 without mentioning Vice President Kashim Shettima during the recent APC North-East Stakeholders’ Summit in Gombe State. In an […]

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2 w. ago Why I shunned Shettima while endorsing Tinubu – APC National Vice Chairman

Mustapha Salihu, the National Vice Chairman (Northeast) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has explained why he chose to endorse President Bola Tinubu and not Vice President Kashim Shettima. While speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday, Salihu clarified that Shettima was omitted from his endorsement during Sunday’s APC North-East summit […] The post Why I shunned Shettima while endorsing Tinubu – APC National Vice Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000

From Tony Osauzo, Benin A 56-year-old farmer, Henry Oyagbomwan, has been reportedly killed and buried in a shallow grave by five of his farm workers in Igueze village in Ovia North-East Local Government, Edo State. Police sources said the workers killed their employer after he sold pineapple worth N900,000 at his farm in Igueze village […] The post How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ganduje condemns attack at APC North East zonal stakeholders meeting

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has described the disruption and attack on him at the party’s North East zonal stakeholders meeting as irresponsible and unpatriotic. His response was contained in a statement by Oliver Okpala, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment, as his […] The post Ganduje condemns attack at APC North East zonal stakeholders meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027: Sidelining Shettima Is Dangerous For APC’s Unity – Bashir Ahmad Warns

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has cautioned leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the perceived sidelining of Vice President Kashim Shettima during a North-East meeting held to endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The Sunday event, attended by top APC figures including National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and Zonal Leader […] The post 2027: Sidelining Shettima Is Dangerous For APC’s Unity – Bashir Ahmad Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Experts Warn Of Potential Hazards As Residential Areas See Surge In Filling Stations

The rate of citing filling stations in residential areas has risen in recent times, especially, in urban centres across South Western States as well as some parts in the North and East, LEADERSHIP can exclusively reveal. While Lagos and Ogun States are notorious in this  act, investigation shows that fuel stations are mostly sunk in […]

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