96 minutes ago Bauchi govt to equip 223 secondary schools with teaching, learning facilities

Tribune Online Bauchi govt to equip 223 secondary schools with teaching, learning facilities A total of 223 senior secondary schools across Bauchi State are to be supplied with essential teaching and learning materials by the state government. The aim is to enhance teaching and learning as well as to ensure that the students receive the best and most impactful education in line with the aspirations of the government. […] Bauchi govt to equip 223 secondary schools with teaching, learning facilities Tribune Online

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18 hours ago 5 Best Cryptos to Buy Now: This Hidden Gem Promises 60x Returns in Presale!

In recent days, Trump has made several high-profile crypto-friendly appointments and established crypto councils and regulatory organizations set to influence the industry once he takes office. With the crypto getting ready for explosive growth, now is the perfect time to invest. Among the top opportunities, Dawgz AI emerges as a hidden gem. Its innovative idea Read More

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2 hours ago Police arrest officers demanding money to investigate missing girl in Ogun

Some officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command have been arrested for allegedly demanding money from the family of a missing girl before taking action on the case. The Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. Although he did not reveal the Read More

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5 hours ago If polio vaccination since 1987 was to sterilise people, Nigeria’s population would not be 250 million today —Rotary’s polio coordinator, Olayiwole

Tribune Online If polio vaccination since 1987 was to sterilise people, Nigeria’s population would not be 250 million today —Rotary’s polio coordinator, Olayiwole Mr Gbenga Olayiwole, the National Programme Coordinator for Rotary International’s Polio Plus Programme in Nigeria and a member of the National Polio Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), at a symposium organised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget, the National Guild of Editors and the Diamond Award for […] If polio vaccination since 1987 was to sterilise people, Nigeria’s population would not be 250 million today —Rotary’s polio coordinator, Olayiwole Tribune Online

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30 hours ago Petroleum tanker drivers express displeasure over exclusion from CNG scheme

By Adewale Sanyaolu The Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch (PTD), of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has expressed  displeasure over the exclusion of its members from the CNG scheme aimed at providing cheaper fuel options. The Union informed the Federal Government through the implementation agency-  Presidential  Compressed Natural Gas Initiative(PCNGi) that […] The post Petroleum tanker drivers express displeasure over exclusion from CNG scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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98 minutes ago Kwara Central senator unveils 200 university scholarship beneficiaries

Tribune Online Kwara Central senator unveils 200 university scholarship beneficiaries Senator representing Kwara Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Saliu Mustapha, hosted 200 beneficiaries of his university scholarship programme to a dinner in Ilorin on Friday night. The event, themed “Securing the Future Today,” featured prominent personalities and community leaders from the district. Speaking at the event, Senator Mustapha emphasised the importance of academic […] Kwara Central senator unveils 200 university scholarship beneficiaries Tribune Online

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20 hours ago Why Tinubu’s tax reform bills are not good for Northern states — Gov Bala

Tribune Online Why Tinubu’s tax reform bills are not good for Northern states — Gov Bala Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed his reservations about President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, asserting that they are not favorable to Northern states and could have far-reaching negative consequences. Speaking on Thursday during a meeting with the Christian community in Bauchi, Mohammed stated that the reforms are designed to benefit certain […] Why Tinubu’s tax reform bills are not good for Northern states — Gov Bala Tribune Online

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4 hours ago Police arrest officers for demanding money to facilitate tracking of missing Ogun girl

By John Ogunsemore The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said some policemen in Ogun State have been arrested for demanding money before facilitating the tracking of a missing seven-year-old girl, Mercy Akande. Adejobi disclosed this on Saturday. Akande is the daughter of a female Point-of-Sale (PoS) operator reported missing after being allegedly […] The post Police arrest officers for demanding money to facilitate tracking of missing Ogun girl appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 hours ago Sokoto residents dismiss Niger leader’s claims of French military presence

Residents of border communities in Sokoto have dismissed allegations of the presence of the French Army in the area. Recall that the Head of the Military Junta in the Niger Republic, in a recently circulated video, accused President Bola Tinubu and some members of his administration of colluding with the French Army to attack Niger. Read More

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8 hours ago What winning American Institute of Architects award means to my career —Olumuyiwa Oguntolu

Tribune Online What winning American Institute of Architects award means to my career —Olumuyiwa Oguntolu Olumuyiwa Oguntolu, who started at the Yaba College of Technology, is currently making waves in the United States where he won the American Institute of Architects (AIA) first prize for his architectural designs, earlier in the year. He speaks with SAM NWAOKO on his career and sundry issues. After you earned an associate degree in […] What winning American Institute of Architects award means to my career —Olumuyiwa Oguntolu Tribune Online

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2 hours ago NSCDC Arrests Lagos Mechanic In Ogun For Dismantling Stolen Car To Sell Parts

The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has apprehended a 27-year-old automobile technician, Abiodun Ajao. He was accused of stealing and dismantling a customer’s vehicle with the license plate Lagos BDG 956-FJ. Dyke Ogbonnaya, the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun NSCDC Command, confirmed this in a statement issued on […] The post NSCDC Arrests Lagos Mechanic In Ogun For Dismantling Stolen Car To Sell Parts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 hours ago Zelensky Calls For ‘Thorough Investigation’ Into Azerbaijan Airlines Crash

The Ukrainian President also addressed reports the plane was hit by a Russian air defence missile, pointing to "clear visual evidence" of Russian involvement. The post Zelensky Calls For ‘Thorough Investigation’ Into Azerbaijan Airlines Crash appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 hours ago Southern Governors Forum condoles with Jigawa gov on son, mom’s passing

Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF), Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the forum’s condolences to the Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, over the loss of his son, Abdulwahab, in a road accident along the Dutse-Kafin-Hausa Road, on Thursday, just a day after the loss of the governor’s mother, Hajia Maryam […] The post Southern Governors Forum condoles with Jigawa gov on son, mom’s passing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 hours ago Shattered dreams: Victims share harrowing tales of life after road crashes

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, there were over 6,536 deaths involved in several accidents from 2023 till date, while 26,783 commercial vehicles were confiscated following accidents last year, as reported by the Federal Road Safety Commission. This unending calamity has shattered dreams beyond redemption, writes TEMITOPE AINA The goal of Omolola Ogunlaja, 33, Read More

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7 hours ago Presidency, Sokoto Border Communities Dismiss Niger’s Allegations Against Nigeria

The Presidency has dismissed accusations by Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, that President Bola Tinubu was collaborating with France to destabilise his country. The special adviser to the president on policy communication, Daniel Bwala, described the claims as baseless and divisive in a video shared on his verified X account. “The choice of language […]

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8 hours ago I hope my feat inspires more Africans to pursue higher education —Babatunde, first African PhD in Environmental Science, Western Illinois University

Tribune Online I hope my feat inspires more Africans to pursue higher education —Babatunde, first African PhD in Environmental Science, Western Illinois University Samuel Babatunde is the first African and second international student to bag a PhD in Environmental Science at Western Illinois University since it was established 125 years ago. In this interview with IFEDAYO OGUNYEMI, he speaks on his drive, the challenges he overcame, and what this feat means to Africans Nigerians and Africans. How does […] I hope my feat inspires more Africans to pursue higher education —Babatunde, first African PhD in Environmental Science, Western Illinois University Tribune Online

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8 hours ago NIWA urges Nigerians to avoid rickety boats, calls for passage of Coastal Guards bill

By Okorie Uguru   The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has called on Nigerians to avoid using substandard and poorly maintained boats while urging the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the Coastal Guards Bill to enhance safety and security across the nation’s waterways. Speaking at a technical meeting with boat manufacturers in Abuja, […] The post NIWA urges Nigerians to avoid rickety boats, calls for passage of Coastal Guards bill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 hours ago University students should graduate as intentional job creators – Pastor Bassey James

By Enyeribe Ejiogu The decision of the First Lady to initiate the Every Home a Garden competition, which saw a winner emerge recently from Borno State to claim the first prize of N25 million, has fired up other women and numerous agropreneurs to launch plans for commercial cultivation of vegetables and food crops. Educational institutions […] The post University students should graduate as intentional job creators – Pastor Bassey James appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 hours ago Afe Babalola, Olanipekun, 23 others get N1.1bn professional fees from FG

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Justice, has paid approximately N1.1bn as professional fees to prominent Nigerian lawyers, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, Wole Olanipekun, SAN, and 23 other law firms over a period of three years. This revelation emerged from an analysis of data provided by GovSpend, a civic tech platform that tracks and Read More

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11 hours ago Nigerians killed regularly in S’Africa without justice – Community president

President of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa, Frank Onyewekelu, speaks with BIODN BUSARI on the recent killing of his compatriot among other issues facing Nigerian nationals in the country A Nigerian, Mr Julius Chukwunta, was recently killed in South Africa. Can you explain the circumstances surrounding his death? Mr Chukwunta was a Nigerian Read More

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14 hours ago Allegation Of Nigeria, France Collusion To Destabilise Niger Baseless — Presidency

The Presidency has again rejected accusations by Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, alleging collaboration between President Bola Tinubu with France to destabilise his country. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, in a video shared on his verified X account, described the claims as baseless and divisive. “The choice of language […]

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14 hours ago Tchiani’s allegation of Tinubu’s collusion with France meant to sow chaos in northern Nigeria – Presidency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The Presidency has dismissed claims by Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing President Bola Tinubu of colluding with France to destabilize his country. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, described the allegations as baseless propaganda, designed to create chaos and incite bad blood in northern […] The post Tchiani’s allegation of Tinubu’s collusion with France meant to sow chaos in northern Nigeria – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 hours ago Nigeria’s relationship with France has no military implications – Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu has stated that Nigeria’s relationship with France is strictly economic and has no military implications. Ribadu, who made the clarification during an interview with BBC Hausa on Friday, was reacting to an allegation made by the leader of Niger’s military junta, General Abdourahmane Tchiani. Tchiani alleged that Nigeria allowed […] The post Nigeria’s relationship with France has no military implications – Ribadu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 hours ago Be accountable, responsible to Nigerians, Lagos Chief Imam counsels Tinubu

Tribune Online Be accountable, responsible to Nigerians, Lagos Chief Imam counsels Tinubu The Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, has counseled President Bola Tinubu to stay responsible and accountable to the people. He spoke on Friday as the President observed the Jumat prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information & Strategy), informed that […] Be accountable, responsible to Nigerians, Lagos Chief Imam counsels Tinubu Tribune Online

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18 hours ago Ohanaeze set to elect new leader, unveils screening, election committees

The President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu, on Friday in Owerri, Imo State capital, inaugurated the screening and election committees for the election of a new president-general. Chukwu, who was appointed to complete the tenure of Imo State after the death of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has pledged to ensure a credible, peaceful election Read More

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18 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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18 hours ago ‘You Have Not Disappointed Us’, Lagos Imam Tells Tinubu At Juma’at Prayer

President Bola Tinubu observed the weekly Juma’at prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos on Friday afternoon alongside other Muslim faithful. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, it was the President’s first public outing since attending prayers at the Alausa Central Mosque last Friday. In his sermon, the Chief Imam of […]

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18 hours ago Buhari calls, condoles with Jigawa’s governor over mother, son’s death

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Former President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, over the death of his mother and son within 20 hours, saying the death, though painful and terrifying, is ordained by Allah. In a statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu, he urged him to accept […] The post Buhari calls, condoles with Jigawa’s governor over mother, son’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 hours ago Ohanaeze election: Ozichukwu inaugurates screening, electoral committees

…Says we’re committed to credible, peaceful election   President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu, has pledged to ensure a credible, peaceful election of his successor in January 20 2025. Chukwu made the pledge while inaugurating screening and electoral committees for the penultimate election. Chukwu, who is completing the tenure of Imo state will […] The post Ohanaeze election: Ozichukwu inaugurates screening, electoral committees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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