Sumner Shagari Sambo

BREAKING: Taiwo Oyedele @taiwoyedele named new Finance Minister, Edun Dangiwa sacked. New Housing Ministerial nominee Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma named too.

@firstladyship Thanks for your kind words and viewership of Arise News @firstladyship. We do not take your support for granted as we work towards professionalism and nation-building, which you also are a critical bloc. Much appreciated indeed. God bless you always.

This is Sumner Sambo’s Appreciation. He is the (Director of News & Politics Editor at Arise TV). One of those unsung heroes of democracy. Sumner’s contributions are in no way small. He is Institutional Memory, one of a kind. He is one of the few journalists that I respect so much. Like Rufai, Sumner is one of the very few juggernauts that nobody can buy. He is a walking encyclopedia as far as Nigeria’s Political History goes. I would subscribe to his School of Thought any time, any day. I don’t usually praise anyone. So if I can say these? It means he is trustworthy. I salute Mr Sumner Shagari Sambo. His name & fame will continue to sit pretty in Nigeria’s Hall of Fame. Go ahead & follow him @Sumner_Sambo 👏

According to the @StateDept, Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (@inecnigeria), though supported by the United States and the European Union (@EUCouncil), has the capacity to credibly manage federal elections. Yet #INEC has demonstrated serious weaknesses in safeguarding free, fair, and credible elections when confronted with deliberate efforts by #Nigerian political actors to manipulate and undermine the voting process. This was evident during the 2023 Nigerian elections, and current developments suggest the same pattern may be emerging again. The U.S. House and Senate are currently on Easter recess, but we are actively echoing the State Department’s assessment to key members of Congress and intend to brief congressional leadership and senior members of the U.S. National Security Council early next week. Unlike the #Biden Administration, which took no meaningful action in 2023, it is not in President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)’s nature to remain passive in the face of an election being openly undermined. We will recommend to the Office of the President and Congress that Global Magnitsky sanctions (#GloMag) be imposed on any Nigerian politician or official of the @inecnigeria who engages in efforts to rig Nigeria's ongoing electoral process. These measures should include freezing all foreign assets, restricting access to the global financial system, and imposing travel bans on individuals and their immediate family members. @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign @SFRCdems @SecRubio @StateDept @AsstSecStateAF @SenateForeign @SFRCdems @atiku @officialABAT @NGRPresident @HouseNGR @NGRSenate @CNNAfrica @BBCAfrica @Reuters @AFP @ForeignPolicy

With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes. Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability. We earnestly hope, that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days! @realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio @SteveWitkoff @SEPeaceMissions @drpezeshkian @mb_ghalibaf @araghchi

@ose_anenih Much appreciated Bro. Thanks for the heads up @ose_anenih. Kindly help me with the judgement if you have it. Much appreciated

.@Sumner_Sambo well done for the robust questioning of ADC Faction 3. But you made an error when you said Justice Binta ruled that Ralph Nwosu’s tenure had expired; so he should not have continued acting as Chairman. He appealed the judgement and won. vanguardngr.com/2023/09/no-vic…

INEC Is Beginning to Look Like It Is Partisan – Sambo Since the ADC judgement on the motion by the court of appeal on March 12, why did INEC wait till now, when the ADC looks like it’s gathering strength, to decide not to attend the ADC’s convention? Sumner Sambo, Director of News, Arise News

JUST IN: Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed finalising plans to defect to ADC next week.

JUST IN: Former APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje just left Pres Tinubu office over Kano political developments.

Where media coverage meets public sentiment, who shapes the story? At the @NOIPolls stakeholder media parley, we examined the tensions between data vs. narrative, speed vs. accuracy, and virality vs. trust, because in today’s information age, how we tell the story matters just as much as the story itself. Watch video excerpts! 👇 #NOIPollsMediaParley #DataandReporting #NOIPollsVoices

on where media coverage and public sentiment collide.

ATTENDING THE NOI POLLS COLLOQUIUM - With Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi, Registrar of Baze University Abuja and Mr. Paul Nwabuikwu at the Stakeholder Media Parley in Abuja on Tuesday which brought together media executives and industry professionals for a timely conversation..

Beyond Headlines: Let Data Tell the Story. In an era where misinformation spreads quickly, data and opinion polls are essential tools for credible journalism and shared information grounded in verifiable facts. On Tuesday, media executives and professionals will gather to examine how these (data & reporting) can be strengthened. Follow and stay connected for live updates! @Sumner_Sambo @nbcgovng #NOIPollsMediaParley #DataandReporting #NOIPollsVoices

Opposition Parties Seem Docile in their Preparation for 2027 - Sambo In the National Assembly, we have minority caucuses in both the Senate and House of Representatives, and this e-registration legislation has been ongoing since last year. It's curious how the opposition blames APC for having prior knowledge of this new INEC regulation, prompting APC to start its e-registration before other parties. Sumner Sambo, ARISE Director of News and Politics Editor

@BigMo_005 Thanks so much Bro. Best wishes always Sir

Sumner Sambo, I enjoyed your take this morning on the just-concluded FCT area council elections.

Amended Electoral Act Protest: I Expected More Opposition Leaders to Come Out; They Shouldn’t Just Make it a Peter Obi Thing – Sambo More opposition leaders should have come out; where was Atiku? Are they really serious about this, or are they just mouthing it because citizens want it? Sumner Sambo, Director of News, Arise News

Tinubu's Visit To British Monarchy Crown of All His Presidential Visits - Sambo In 1989, the British Monarchy invited the then Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, as part of a strategic move to get Nigeria to buy armoured tanks produced by a British company. Nigeria bought about 108 units for £282 million. We must be wary of the underlying motives for King Charles' invitation to President Tinubu in the deals we sign. However, this visit puts President Tinubu on the right pedestal as one of the most respected Nigerian leaders. Sumner Sambo, ARISE Director of News and Politics Editor

President Tinubu's History of Changing Deputies Will Not Work at the Federal Level - Sambo If we examine President Tinubu's political trajectory, we see that while he was governor, he changed his deputies. However, President Tinubu must be careful, as he appears to be reinforcing the hegemony between the Southwest and Northwest. Rumors suggest that he is considering a Vice President from the Northwest who is likely to be a christian minority. If President Tinubu makes this mistake, the ADC will capitalise on it. Sumner Sambo, ARISE Director of News and Politics Editor

Chief Judge Declines to Panel to Probe Fubara: The Speaker Has to Write to the Governor and Get Feedback Before Writing to the Chief Judge – Sambo The governor did not acknowledge receiving any letter from the speaker of the House of Assembly, stating their move to begin an impeachment process. Sumner Sambo, Director of News, Arise News

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