57 h. ago Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) conducted 34 successful operations in the first quarter of 2025, arresting 54 suspects, including serving security operatives, and recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition. Governor Uba Sani praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi as DSS […] The post Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago UPDATED: Tinubu appoints Akpabio head of Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. Leading the five-member Nigerian delegation is Senate President Godswill Akpabio. According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation […] The post UPDATED: Tinubu appoints Akpabio head of Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NEF raises alarm over lopsided appointments under President Tinubu

…Demands immediate redress   From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed displeasure and concern over the persistent pattern of unfair, unequal, and heavily skewed federal appointments made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since assuming office in October 2023. This is contained in a statement by the group’s spokesperson, professor Abubakar Jika […] The post NEF raises alarm over lopsided appointments under President Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Traditional rulers and respected leaders in the Kwara South senatorial district have lauded President Bola Tinubu’s recent federal appointments, saying they reflect a strong adherence to the principles of federal character. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin yesterday, the group, led by  Dr. James Ayeni, insisted that the appointments into public offices […] The post Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago UNIZIK: Ikechebelu scores high in public performance rating as Acting Vice

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A public opinion poll on Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s official Facebook page has shown strong support for Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Joseph I. Ikechebelu. Appointed on 20 November 2024 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prof. Ikechebelu introduced his BLESSeD Vision—Beautify UNIZIK, Light Up UNIZIK, Excellent UNIZIK, Safe UNIZIK, Secured UNIZIK, and Digitise UNIZIK—to […] The post UNIZIK: Ikechebelu scores high in public performance rating as Acting Vice-Chancellor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Benue LG tribunal ruling: Rise to your responsibility, save judiciary – Onjeh tells NJC

The former Chairman, Governing Board of the Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, and APC 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Benue South, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has raised alarm over what he described as a coordinated attempt to use the judiciary to destabilize the government of Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, through questionable rulings by […] The post Benue LG tribunal ruling: Rise to your responsibility, save judiciary – Onjeh tells NJC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa

From John Adams Minna A former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Niger State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the ongoing violence in Plateau and Benue states is politically motivated and intended to undermine President Bola  Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with […] The post 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the growing insecurity in Plateau and Benue States is politically motivated. Speaking in Minna on Sunday, Vatsa claimed that the violence is being orchestrated to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that […] The post Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings

From John Adams, Minna Jonathan Vatsa, a former Niger State Commissioner and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, alleged on Sunday, April 20, that the ongoing killings in Plateau and Benue are politically motivated to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to reporters at his Minna residence, Vatsa, Special Adviser on […] The post Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Tribal Favoritism Won’t Help Your Govt” – Shehu Sani Warns Tinubu

Former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has warned President Bola Tinubu to avoid tribal favouritism in his administration. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Sani claim is coming, amid heavy criticism facing Tinubu’s government, particularly by northern politicians, who believe that his appointments are largely made in favour of his home region, the southwest. Speaking during […] The post “Tribal Favoritism Won’t Help Your Govt” – Shehu Sani Warns Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Buhari’s Nepotism Was More Extreme Than Tinubu’s” – Shehu Sani

Former Senator Shehu Sani has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu is running a lopsided government, arguing that the level of nepotism under former President Muhammadu Buhari was far more pronounced. Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, Sani responded to growing criticisms from northern politicians who accuse Tinubu of favoring the Southwest in his appointments and […] The post “Buhari’s Nepotism Was More Extreme Than Tinubu’s” – Shehu Sani appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Women minister hails historic female leadership of Anele in Army, Abudu in global media

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a landmark moment for women’s advancement in Nigeria, Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has congratulated Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyinyechi Appolonia on her historic appointment as the Nigerian Army’s Acting Director of Public Relations—the first woman ever to hold the position in the institution’s over 50-year history. The minister also […] The post Women minister hails historic female leadership of Anele in Army, Abudu in global media appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago APC Chieftain Wants Tinubu To Appoint Isoko Indigene As SSDC Boss

The Isoko Nation in Delta State has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to appoint an Isoko man or woman as the managing director of the newly established South South Development Commission (SSDC). The Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC)secretary, Peter Akarogbe, who appealed to Lagos on behalf of the Isoko Nation, said that the appointment […]

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1 week ago Again, protesting Rivers women blast Ibas, demand CP’s removal

Protesters under the aegis of the ‘Rivers Women Unite Prayer Group’ have taken to the streets again against the emergency rule in the state. The women on Wednesday described the state of emergency declared in the state by President Bola Tinubu and the appointment of a Sole Administrator to oversee the affairs of the state Read More

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2 w. ago Two months after, Prof. Ujam shapes UNN’s path to a new future

By Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Jaja When on February 7, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Professor Oguejiofo T. Ujam as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, it was clear that the institution was being offered a rare opportunity for renewal. What lay ahead was not just the task of filling a vacancy, […] The post Two months after, Prof. Ujam shapes UNN’s path to a new future appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Transport Owners Laud Tinubu NNPCL Appointments, Urge Sustenance Of Refineries Operations

The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) at the weekend commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his appointment of a seasoned technocrat, Bayo Ojulari as the chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). While congratulating the GCEO with able team of technocrats, NARTO also enjoined the new NNPC team […]

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2 w. ago ‘Tinubu’s Appointments Strategic, Not Tribalistic’, Bwala Replies Ndume

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has defended his principal’s choice of appointments of aides and heads of government establishments, describing them as ‘strategic’ rather than ‘tribalistic’. Bwala made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’, monitored by our correspondent on Sunday night. The […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s men in defensive mode as allegations of lopsided appointments swell, spread

Sunday Dare’s intervention deepens controversy Atiku accuses president of ‘institutionalising nepotism’ SSG says administration committed to fairness, equity President Bola read more Tinubu’s men in defensive mode as allegations of lopsided appointments swell, spread

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2 w. ago Appointments: Tinubu Complied With Federal Character Principle – FG

The federal government has dismissed recent claims suggesting imbalance and favoritism in federal appointments, reaffirming its commitment to equity, fairness and national unity. In a statement issued yesterday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the government described the allegations, particularly those circulating on social media, as “unfounded” and […]

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2 w. ago Appointments followed federal character principle, FG denies bias

The Federal Government, on Friday, dismissed allegations of bias in the composition of federal appointments. PUNCH Online reports that the government stated this to counter the narrative about Tinubu’s alleged lopsided appointments, which was brought to the public by the Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume. In a recent interview with Arise Television, Ndume, an Read More

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