3 hours ago PICTORIAL: ‘We’re proud of you,’ Imam praises Tinubu during Jumat at Lagos mosque

President Bola Tinubu performed Jumat prayers on Friday at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos State. Tinubu was reportedly received on arrival by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, among other dignitaries, including the clergy of the mosque. A statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed Read More

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31 hours ago Estimated billing: FG to distribute two million prepaid meters in 2025 Q1 — Adelabu

Tribune Online Estimated billing: FG to distribute two million prepaid meters in 2025 Q1 — Adelabu The Federal government has decried the estimated billing system of power supply to households by the Distribution Companies (DisCos) nationwide, saying this has necessitated its plan to make provision for 10 million prepaid meters to be distributed nationwide in the next five years. The first phase of the project will be the purchase and distribution […] Estimated billing: FG to distribute two million prepaid meters in 2025 Q1 — Adelabu Tribune Online

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27 hours ago Kidnapped Anambra lawmaker’s vehicle recovered, rescue operation ongoing – Police

The Anambra State Police Command has recovered the vehicle of Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, who was abducted on Tuesday night. Azuka was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen along Ugwunapampa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha, while returning home for the Christmas holiday. In a press statement on Read More

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3 hours ago PICTORIAL: Enenche, Wife Donate Food Items To 540 Widows, 4,460 Others At Christmas

The senior pastors of Dunamis international gospel centre in Abuja, Dr. Paul Enenche, and his wife Dr. Mrs Becky Enenche, has given out free welfare assistance to 5,000 people, including 540 widows at Christmas. The charity outreach was conducted through the Dunamis Welfare Department of the church. The senior pastor, Dunamis international gospel centre, Dr […]

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29 hours ago Floods: Senator Yari begins construction of over 4,000 houses in Gummi, Zamfara

Tribune Online Floods: Senator Yari begins construction of over 4,000 houses in Gummi, Zamfara Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, the former Governor of Zamfara State and current representative for Zamfara West Senatorial District, has launched the first phase of a housing reconstruction project for flood victims in Gummi town. The project, aimed at rebuilding over 4,000 homes, was flagged off on December 25, 2024. During his visit, Yari, who was […] Floods: Senator Yari begins construction of over 4,000 houses in Gummi, Zamfara Tribune Online

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5 hours ago Mayor of Housing plans to make Port Harcourt compete with Lagos in talent hunt

Tribune Online Mayor of Housing plans to make Port Harcourt compete with Lagos in talent hunt Real estate investor and entertainment enthusiast, My-ACE China, has rolled out plans to make Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital to compete with Lagos, currently, Nigeria’s entertainment capital in talent hunt shows or programmes. While speaking on the sidelines of his emergence as the winner of the 2024 Man of the Year Award by Dez […] Mayor of Housing plans to make Port Harcourt compete with Lagos in talent hunt Tribune Online

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30 hours ago Bauchi governor reacts to NSCIA’s warning against siting of Sayawa chiefdom headquarters in Tafawa Balewa Town

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has reacted to the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs warning against citing the Sayawa Chiefdom headquarters in Tafawa Balewa town. Mohammed spoke on Thursday when the State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) paid him a Christmas visit at Government House, Bauchi, on […] The post Bauchi governor reacts to NSCIA’s warning against siting of Sayawa chiefdom headquarters in Tafawa Balewa Town appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 hours ago “Reverse Tax Reforms Or North Will Fight, Show You Our True Colours” – Gov Mohammed Threatens Tinubu

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s tax policies, describing them as anti-north. Mohammed made this known during a meeting with the Christian community in Bauchi State at the Government House on Thursday. The Governor, who also chairs the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, expressed concerns that the tax reform bills […] The post “Reverse Tax Reforms Or North Will Fight, Show You Our True Colours” – Gov Mohammed Threatens Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 hours ago 2.1 tonnes cocaine seizure: Four drug lords get 28 years in jail, forfeit VGC houses, N67m, $50,000

Tribune Online 2.1 tonnes cocaine seizure: Four drug lords get 28 years in jail, forfeit VGC houses, N67m, $50,000 FOUR drug kingpins arrested in connection with the seizure of 2,139.55 kilogrammes of cocaine at an Ikorodu residential estate in 2022 have been convicted by a Federal High Court, Lagos, presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro, who sentenced them to various jail terms totaling 28 years with hard labour. The convicts, Soji Jubril Oke (71), […] 2.1 tonnes cocaine seizure: Four drug lords get 28 years in jail, forfeit VGC houses, N67m, $50,000 Tribune Online

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14 hours ago Pig kidney transplants, new schizophrenia drug: Here are 5 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2024

Tribune Online Pig kidney transplants, new schizophrenia drug: Here are 5 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2024 From a pig kidney transplant to restoring genetic deafness, 2024 was a year full of medical breakthroughs. The breakthroughs include the discovery of a cause of an autoimmune disease, the development of a “game-changing” drug and potential hope for those experiencing end-stage organ failure. Here are five of the biggest highlights in medical achievements this […] Pig kidney transplants, new schizophrenia drug: Here are 5 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2024 Tribune Online

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28 hours ago Alleged denial of members’ rights: Benue Assembly has powers to summon Gov Alia – Ikerave

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A former member of the House of Representative in Benue State, Hon. Goddy Ikerave, has said that the State’s Assembly have powers to summon the state Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia if they need explanations or clarification on any areas concerning their affairs. Ikerave, who represented Gwer West/Gwer East Federal Constituency […] The post Alleged denial of members’ rights: Benue Assembly has powers to summon Gov Alia – Ikerave appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 hours ago Four Drug Kingpins Jailed 28 Years, To Forfeit Properties Worth Millions Of Naira 

No fewer than four drug kingpins involved in the seizure of 2,139.55 kilograms of cocaine at an Ikorodu residential estate in 2022 have been sentenced by a Federal High Court in Lagos State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the convicts, identified as Soji Jubril Oke, Wasiu Akinade, Emmanuel Arinze Chukwu, and Kelvin Christopher Smith, a Jamaican, […] The post Four Drug Kingpins Jailed 28 Years, To Forfeit Properties Worth Millions Of Naira  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 hours ago Christmas: Achado calls on IGP, APC to caution Gov Alia as govt seals business centres in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Austin Achado, a member of the House of Representatives for Gwer East/Gwer West Federal Constituency, has condemned what he described as “unlawful closure of business premises and sustained harassment by the Benue state government.” Achado made this call while briefing the press on Thursday in Makurdi over the sealing of City […] The post Christmas: Achado calls on IGP, APC to caution Gov Alia as govt seals business centres in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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