62 minutes ago No French military presence in Nigeria, FG replies Niger president Tchiani

The Federal Government has dismissed claims made by Niger Republic’s President, Abdourahamane Tchiani, regarding the presence of a French military camp in Borno State. Tchiani made the claim during his Christmas Day Broadcast. In a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir on Read More

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3 hours ago Niger Republic’s military leader’s allegations against Nigeria baseless, says Information Minister 

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the allegations of the the military leader of the Republic of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming non-existent collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilize Niger is baseless.  Idris, in a statement issued in Abuja, also said the Federal Government strongly […] The post Niger Republic’s military leader’s allegations against Nigeria baseless, says Information Minister  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 hours ago Sokoto airstrike: CDS urges civilians to avoid harboring suspected criminals

Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has warn civilians living with suspected criminals to desist from such act or face the consequences of their actions. He stated this while speaking with newsmen in Sokoto during his visit to the troops of Operation FASAN YANMA at 8 Division Headquarters in Sokoto. […] The post Sokoto airstrike: CDS urges civilians to avoid harboring suspected criminals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 hours ago Nigeria Not Colluding With France To Destabilise Niger Republic, Says FG

The minister said Nigeria remains committed to fostering peace, harmony, and maintaining its historic diplomatic ties with Niger. The post Nigeria Not Colluding With France To Destabilise Niger Republic, Says FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 hours ago Trudeau turmoil: Trump tips NHL legend Wayne Gretzky as next Canadian prime minister

Tribune Online Trudeau turmoil: Trump tips NHL legend Wayne Gretzky as next Canadian prime minister United States President-elect Donald Trump has ignited controversy with his suggestion that NHL icon Wayne Gretzky should consider running for Canadian prime minister. In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump pitched the idea, praising Gretzky’s widespread popularity and leadership qualities. “I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One’ as he is known in […] Trudeau turmoil: Trump tips NHL legend Wayne Gretzky as next Canadian prime minister Tribune Online

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11 hours ago The Gambia’s First Lady Visits Nigerian Fashion Outlet ‘April By Kunbi’, Says Africa Is Blessed 

The First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, Mrs Fatoumatta Bah-Marrow, has visited a leading Nigerian fashion and designing flagship store, April by Kunbi, in Lagos. Bah-Marrow extolled the creativity of the New York-trained Creative Director of the brand, Mrs Olakunbi Uzochukwu, for promoting African culture and for creating jobs for youths in the […]

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11 hours ago Kano govt shuts market over alleged prostitution, other immoral activities

Tribune Online Kano govt shuts market over alleged prostitution, other immoral activities The Garun Mallam Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State has shut down Kwanar Gafan Tomato market over alleged prostitution, adultery, homosexuality, and other immoral activities within the market premises. While confirming the development, Hon. Barr Aminu Kadawa, the Garun Mallam Local Government chairman, gave all occupants in the market a seven-day ultimatum to vacate […] Kano govt shuts market over alleged prostitution, other immoral activities Tribune Online

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15 hours ago Ibadan stampede: Have mercy on me — Naomi’s mother cries out, pleads for daughter’s release

By Seyi Babalola Funmilayo Ogunseyi, the mother of Naomi Silekunola, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife, has urged President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerians to weigh in on her daughter’s legal issues. Silekunola is one of three people brought before the Iyaganku Magistrate Court in Ibadan in connection with a terrible funfair stampede […] The post Ibadan stampede: Have mercy on me — Naomi’s mother cries out, pleads for daughter’s release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 hours ago FG budgets N1tn for special power interventions, multilateral projects

The Ministry of Power plans to allocate a significant portion of its N1.2tn 2025 budget towards financing a range of multilateral and bilateral loan projects to enhance electricity generation and distribution nationwide. It allocated N810bn to fulfil its funding obligations of the $1.74bn World Bank’s Power sector recovery and $2.62m Distribution Sector Recovery Programme loans Read More

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24 hours ago UniAbuja protest: SERAP urges Tinubu to probe police assault on Channels TV crew

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Inspector General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged assault on Channels Television crew by security operatives during a protest at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) on Tuesday morning. The Channels TV crew was reportedly covering a Read More

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26 hours ago Works Ministry proposes N120m to light up major highways across Nigeria

Tribune Online Works Ministry proposes N120m to light up major highways across Nigeria The Ministry of Works has proposed that the Six geopolitical zones of the country would have a cumulative of N120m worth of Solar Street light deployed to their respective highway as part of the renewed hope agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. The distribution of solar street lights to these highways began in […] Works Ministry proposes N120m to light up major highways across Nigeria Tribune Online

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39 hours ago Osun: Owa Obokun ruling house warns against interference in selection process

Tribune Online Osun: Owa Obokun ruling house warns against interference in selection process The Bilaro Olu-Odo ruling house of Ilesa on Tuesday urged the Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to refrain from interfering in the selection process for the Owa Obokun stool to avoid potential crises in the town. The ruling house also appealed to political appointees of Ijesa origin not to mislead the governor during the […] Osun: Owa Obokun ruling house warns against interference in selection process Tribune Online

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