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target=_blank>Osun guber: I’ll rescue state from incompetence of Adeleke’s administration -Oyebamiji
By Chinelo Obogo The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has called for unity among party members to rescue the state from what he described as maladministration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Oyebamiji made the call at the weekend during a reception held in honor of five federal lawmakers
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target=_blank>Kalu woos Abia PDP lawmaker for Tinubu’s re-election
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker representing Obingwa West Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Uchenna Jnr Erondu, to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in
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target=_blank>NUPRC warns public against fake contract racketeers
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned the public about the activities of fraudulent individuals parading themselves as agents of the Commission and peddling fake contract offers. In a statement signed by the Head, Corporate Communication and Media, Eniola Akinkuotu, the Commission said the unscrupulous elements have been using
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target=_blank>Tinubu hails BUA’s UAE deal as Nigeria–UAE trade breakthrough
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has praised a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Nigeria’s BUA Group with UAE-based AD Ports Group and MAIR Group, describing it as a major industrial and trade milestone arising from his administration’s renewed ties with the United Arab Emirates. According to a statement issued by the
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target=_blank>Presidency, MWAN forge partnership to advance women’s health
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health has stressed the importance of a stronger partnership with women’s professional bodies and relevant stakeholders to advance the health and general well-being of women. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health, Dr Adanna Steinacker, made
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target=_blank>Super Eagles, Jordan lock horns in international friendly
By Lawrence Agbo Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Jordan in an international friendly match in Amman during the March 23–31 FIFA window. As part of Jordan’s preparation for their first World Cup appearance, the game will be the two countries’ first-ever senior encounter. Jordan, also known as “The Chivalrous Ones,” has been placed in a
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target=_blank>Senator seeks 16-year single term for president
By John Ogunsemore Senator Kenneth Eze (APC-Ebonyi Central) has advocated adopting a single 16-year presidential term against the current two-term, four-year cycle. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation made the call during an address with newsmen at his Ohigbo-Amagu country home in Ezza South LGA on Monday. According to the
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target=_blank>DSS reveals reason for seizing El-Rufai’s passport
By Goli Innocent The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed why it seized the passport of former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, last Thursday at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The move is part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged involvement of El-Rufai and his sons in the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar
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target=_blank>Lamido meets Makarfi, seeks political solution to PDP crisis
From Ismail Omipidan, Abuja Former Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Sule Lamido is leading new efforts to save the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from imminent collapse. The ex-governor declared that, regardless of any court verdict, only a political solution could revive the ailing PDP. The fresh move, Daily Sun gathered, is coming after a similar
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target=_blank>UPDATED: FG charges El-Rufai over alleged bugging of NSA Ribadu’s phone
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged bugging of the telephone line of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The Federal Government filed the charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/2026, yesterday before the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court,
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target=_blank>FCT Poll: ADC Reacts To Wike’s Anti-Tinubu Comments
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday berated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his declaration of war against anti-Tinubu candidates ahead of the FCT Area Council elections slated for Saturday, February 21. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the Minister, who spoke in Abuja during activities marking the 60th…
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target=_blank>Oyo APC Adopts Consensus To Produce New Ward, LG Excos
The stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have resolved to adopt a consensus option for the emergence of a new set of executive committee members expected to manage the affairs of the party at the ward and local government council levels in the next four years. The National leadership of the…
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target=_blank>Ondo Gov, Aiyedatiwa’s Aide Resigns
Taiwo Ilesanmi Gbamila, Senior Special Assistant on multimedia to Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Monday, February 16, 2026 tendered his resignation from the governor’s media team. Gbamila submitted his resignation in a letter addressed to the governor and copied to the office of the Secretary to Ondo State Government. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa Appoints New…
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s Capital Importation Jumps 380% To $6.01bn In Q3 2025
Nigeria recorded a sharp surge in capital inflows in the third quarter of 2025, with total capital importation rising to $6.01 billion, reflecting strong investor interest across key sectors of the economy. According to the latest data, capital importation stood at US$6,014.77 million in Q3 2025, representing a significant 380.16 per cent increase compared to…
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target=_blank>2027: ‘My Loyalty To Tinubu Unshakeable’ – Badaru
…Validates APC Membership Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has formally received his validated All Progressives Congress (APC) membership card at Babura Ward in Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, saying his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is unshakeable. Badaru made this remark in a press statement issuedon Monday by his Personal…
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target=_blank>FG Sues El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception Of Ribadu’s Phone
The Federal Government has sued the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai over alleged interception of National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu’s Phone. According to court documents marked C2/99/2026, dated Monday, February 16, 2026, lists the Federal Republic of Nigeria as complainant and El-Rufai as defendant. The prosecution claimed that on February 13, 2026,…
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target=_blank>UN Peace Envoy Calls For Unity, Religious Harmony In Nigeria
The United Nations (UN) Eminent People Peace Ambassador, Amina Temitope Labinjo-Ajayi JP (aka) Mama Diaspora, has called on Nigerians to unite for national growth. While noting that unity is key to national development, Mama Diaspora called on Nigerians to eschew religious and tribal bigotries, adding that Nigerians of all faiths should show love and contribute…
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target=_blank>Court Stops NNPCL, Partners From Demolishing Properties In Bonny
…Adjourns to Feb 24 A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an order restraining the Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, NNPC Exploration and Production Company Limited (NEPL), WAGL Energy Limited, and Kristal Polis Limited from continuing with the demolitions of structures at the Ntamoku Ayambo Pipeline Estate in Bonny. The court,…
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target=_blank>Gov Otti Vows Fairness To All Despite Party Affiliation
…Commences Payment Of Salary, Entitlements To Ex-Councillors Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has told elected former councillors who served from 1999 to 2023 that his decision to pay their salary arrears, allowances and other entitlements left by the administrations they served is not to score political advantage but to uphold the principle of fairness and…
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target=_blank>NIDCOM Boss, Dabiri-Erewa Condemns Kiilling Of Nigerian In S’Africa
The Chairman and CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet in Pretoria South Africa, demanding for justice and arrest of the perpetrators. The unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, after Satlet picked up passengers through an e-hailing platform. In…
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