21 m. ago Makinde unveils Kunle Afolayan film village, highlights tourism’s role in Oyo

The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the state is well on course in its commitment to expanding its economy through tourism, noting that tourism remains a cornerstone in the economic strategy of his administration. The governor maintained that the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, would receive a wide-bodied Read More

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58 m. ago Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu, says, ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon’

Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Super Eagles skipper and read more Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu, …says, ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon’

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68 m. ago Criminals Steal ONSA Staff’s Vehicle During Juma’at Prayers In Abuja Mosque

  Criminals have reportedly stolen a vehicle belonging to a staff of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja on Friday. Reports said the vehicle was parked around 1:05pm opposite the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) secretariat in Area 10, while the onwer attended Juma’at prayers at a nearby mosque. According to […]

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2 h. ago Christian Chukwu’s death a personal loss to us, Enugu gov mourns

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of the former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon. PUNCH Online reports that the former Enugu Rangers coach died in the early hours of Saturday at the Niger Foundation Hospital in Enugu State, Read More

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3 h. ago “APC Will Deliver Abia For Tinubu In 2027” – Orji Uzor Kalu Vows

Orji Uzor Kalu, the former Governor of Abia State, has expressed his firm belief that President Bola Tinubu will emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential election in Abia. This assertion was made during a meeting with Abia APC stakeholders, which Kalu hosted at his Abuja residence on Friday. In his address, Kalu reaffirmed his commitment […] The post “APC Will Deliver Abia For Tinubu In 2027” – Orji Uzor Kalu Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Former SEMA boss, Shior faults Governor Alia’s claims on Benue IDPs data 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Immediate past Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Emmanuel Shior has faulted the State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia over his claims on lack of data on the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Shior, in a statement made available to newsmen in Makurdi on […] The post Former SEMA boss, Shior faults Governor Alia’s claims on Benue IDPs data  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon,’ Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu

Governor of Enugu State Dr. Peter Mbah has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Super Eagles skipper and coach Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon. Reacting to the development on Saturday, Mbah said, “I received with a deep sense of loss the passing away of Chairman Christian […] The post ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon,’ Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Lagos: Our target is to become largest economy in Africa – Sanwo

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu aims to make Lagos Africa’s largest economy. Currently, Lagos ranks second with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $259 billion, based on Purchasing Power Parity, trailing Cairo, Egypt. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe, Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence in Lagos’s potential. […] The post Lagos: Our target is to become largest economy in Africa – Sanwo-Olu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago “Those Who Can’t Govern, Protect Their States From Insecurity Won’t Be Permitted To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has berated some opposition members calling for the removal of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Okpebholo assured President Tinubu that Edo people will massively vote for All Progressive Congress in the next general election. In a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Saturday, said that the […] The post “Those Who Can’t Govern, Protect Their States From Insecurity Won’t Be Permitted To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Oborevwori signs energy bill into law, declares Delta open for investors

…as govt directs Benin Electricity to stop estimated billing of energy customers Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State says the read more Oborevwori signs energy bill into law, declares Delta open for investors

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5 h. ago APC Not Worried With Atiku, Others’ Coalition Visit To Buhari, Their Plans To Unseat Tinubu In 2027 Will Fail – Ganduje

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that coalition visitation led by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari will not be productive. Ganduje led this out on Friday while addressing newsmen after leading APC National Working Committee on a Sallah homage to Buhari at his residence in […] The post APC Not Worried With Atiku, Others’ Coalition Visit To Buhari, Their Plans To Unseat Tinubu In 2027 Will Fail – Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Obasanjo commissions 46.3 kilometre highway in Abia, eulogizes Otti 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commissioned the 46.36 kilometre Umuahia – Uzuakoli – Akara – Alayi – Abiriba Highway, describing Governor Alex Otti as a performer and an exemplary leader who has impacted the lives of his people positively. Chief Obasanjo, recalling how terrible the road was, especially the last time […] The post Obasanjo commissions 46.3 kilometre highway in Abia, eulogizes Otti  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Ganduje leads APC’s NWC to Buhari, says move to form coalition against APC will fail

Abdullah Ganduje, national chairman of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, has described the ongoing move by Nasir El-Rufai, and read more Ganduje leads APC’s NWC to Buhari, says move to form coalition against APC will fail

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6 h. ago Wike, Cardoso, others bankroll ICSAN’s N3.5bn good governance project 

By Henry Uche   Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nyesom Wike, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and other prominent Nigerians from both the public and private sectors would tomorrow, 14th April, bankroll a N3.5 billion National Secretariat project of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of […] The post Wike, Cardoso, others bankroll ICSAN’s N3.5bn good governance project  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago “Many APC Members Feel Abandoned By Tinubu’s Government” – Ali Ndume

Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has expressed that many members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) feel neglected by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Ndume highlighted that the sentiment of abandonment is widespread within the party, with many members sharing the same frustrations as former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai, who recently defected to the […] The post “Many APC Members Feel Abandoned By Tinubu’s Government” – Ali Ndume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NAF chief urges nationwide rollout of air mobile first aid training

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has called for the nationwide adoption of the Nigerian Air Force College of Nursing Sciences’ pioneering Air Mobile First Aid training, describing it as a critical step toward transforming emergency healthcare delivery in Nigeria. According to Air Abubakar, the Air Mobile First Aid training—designed to Read More

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10 h. ago ‘A joint venture doomed to fail,’ Ganduje dismisses Atiku, others’ coalition talk

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed talks of an opposition merger ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the move as a futile alliance that is doomed to fail. Ganduje made the remarks on Friday while speaking to journalists after leading the APC National Working Committee on a Read More

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11 h. ago Obasanjo unveils 46.36km reconstructed Abia road, hails Otti

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, inaugurated the 46.3-kilometres Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Akara-Alayi-Abiriba road reconstructed by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. Obasanjo described Otti as a performer and an exemplary leader who has affected the lives of his people positively. Speaking during the ceremony held at Uzuakoli, Bende Local Government Area, Obasanjo recalled how terrible the road has Read More

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11 h. ago Economic, humanitarian strain deepen in Plateau as fresh attacks displace thousands

The wave of renewed terror attacks sweeping across Nigeria’s northern region has particularly devastated Plateau State, where armed assailants have read more Economic, humanitarian strain deepen in Plateau as fresh attacks displace thousands

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12 h. ago NANS cautions SSANU against disrupting academic activities in FUOYE

The National Association of Nigerian Students has cautioned the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities against any action capable of disrupting peace and academic activities at the Federal University Oye Ekiti. The leadership of NANS Southwest Zone D, in a statement made available in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, condemned and rejected what it called “veiled Read More

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