59 minutes ago FG proposes over N6bn upgrade, solar road interventions to nine palaces

Tribune Online FG proposes over N6bn upgrade, solar road interventions to nine palaces Nigerians would have to look out for changes that would take place in nine palaces and their proximal roads as they have been identified for federal interventions in the proposed 2025 appropriation bill. The intervention would separately be targeted either directly at the palaces for upgrade, proximal roads for construction or solar light installation and […] FG proposes over N6bn upgrade, solar road interventions to nine palaces Tribune Online

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3 hours ago Bayelsa: Thieves Electrocuted To Death While Stealing Solar Streetlights

Two individuals lost their lives while attempting to steal solar streetlights at Ogobiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. According to a community source, the thieves were electrocuted after one of the poles they were attempting to steal fell on nearby high-tension wires. “They had already loosened four solar poles, and they […] The post Bayelsa: Thieves Electrocuted To Death While Stealing Solar Streetlights appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago EPL matchday 19: Man City take on Leicester, Liverpool visit West Ham, other fixtures

No rest for the weary – as Matchday 18 fades into memory, Matchday 19 is here to steal the spotlight. Boxing Day delivered its share of drama, with Chelsea and Manchester United suffering defeats and Manchester City managing only a draw. However, the fixtures that followed left much to be desired. Now, with the New Read More

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16 hours ago Shettima apologises, commiserates with victims of military airstrike in Sokoto

Pays condolence visit to Namadi in Jigawa over demise of mother, son From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has apologised to the families and people of Sokoto for the death of some villagers who reportedly lost their lives on December 25, 2024, when the military targeted a logistics base of the Lakurawa insurgent […] The post Shettima apologises, commiserates with victims of military airstrike in Sokoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 hours ago Dammy Krane Dismisses ₦160m NGO Missing Funds, Alleges Verydarkman Is Renovating School In Jos

Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has dismissed reports of a ₦160 million fraud involving well-known social media activist, Verydarkman (VDM). The rumours began after VDM alleged in a video that his NGO’s website had been hacked, resulting in the loss of funds meant for charitable projects. He further claimed that he was going to Jos to […] The post Dammy Krane Dismisses ₦160m NGO Missing Funds, Alleges Verydarkman Is Renovating School In Jos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 hours ago Blame Police For Deaths Of 115 Nigerians During Food Stampedes, Says Falana

He called on the Nigerian government to combat social insecurity, evident in the night rate of poverty, unemployment, hunger and illiteracy in the country. The post Blame Police For Deaths Of 115 Nigerians During Food Stampedes, Says Falana appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 hours ago Anambra: “Constant Killing Of Nigerians By Unknown Assailants Is Heartbreaking” – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has condemned killings of some Nigerians across the country by unknown gunmen. Obi’s statement is coming, after a Catholic priest, Rev Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, was murdered along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Anambra State, on Thursday. Speaking in a statement shared via his X […] The post Anambra: “Constant Killing Of Nigerians By Unknown Assailants Is Heartbreaking” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 hours ago Report Misconduct Of Police Officers To Their Superiors, NPF Tell Public

The Nigeria Police Force assured all Nigerians of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. The post Report Misconduct Of Police Officers To Their Superiors, NPF Tell Public appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 hours ago 2024: Deaths, feud and heartbreaks that defined the year for Nigerian celebrities

Tribune Online 2024: Deaths, feud and heartbreaks that defined the year for Nigerian celebrities In the vibrant world of Nigerian showbiz, where creativity intertwines with perseverance and ambition often faces formidable challenges, 2024 came as a striking reflection of the indomitable spirits of its stars. Amid an economic downturn that left no sector untouched, the creative industry faced a year of trials that pushed its trailblazers to their limits […] 2024: Deaths, feud and heartbreaks that defined the year for Nigerian celebrities Tribune Online

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6 hours ago 2025 fiscal year: Edo NIPR tasks Okpebholo on financial disclosure, transparency, accountability

As the 2025 fiscal year approaches, the Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has tasked read more 2025 fiscal year: Edo NIPR tasks Okpebholo on financial disclosure, transparency, accountability

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8 hours ago NNPC employments, appointments not influenced by ethnicity, religion –Soneye, spokesman

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has responded to recent claims suggesting that its employment practices and leadership appointments are influenced by ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation. This is in response to an article by Farooq Kperogi, which raised concerns about the impact of ethnicity on the leadership structure of NNPC. […] The post NNPC employments, appointments not influenced by ethnicity, religion –Soneye, spokesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 hours ago Tinubu media chat: Nigerians won’t trust reforms until there is succour –Sani, ex

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Following the media chat by President Bola Tinubu penultimate week where he, among other issues, announced that he never regretted removing fuel subsidy, the former Secretary General of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani has said that as long as the succour is yet to be experienced, most Nigerians would conclude […] The post Tinubu media chat: Nigerians won’t trust reforms until there is succour –Sani, ex-ACF Scribe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 hours ago Affordable health checks everyone needs to do in 2025 –Dr Femi Olofinshawo

By Enyeribe Ejiogu   For the great mass of Nigerians who were deeply challenged by the economic hardship in the country, the outgoing year was hectic, tasking and took a heavy toll on their health. Alongside, the cost of basic healthcare kept going up as drugs and other medicaments are simply imported and always responded […] The post Affordable health checks everyone needs to do in 2025 –Dr Femi Olofinshawo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 hours ago 2024: Nigerians face untold hardship as more citizens plunge into poverty

Tribune Online 2024: Nigerians face untold hardship as more citizens plunge into poverty AS the year 2024 is winding down, the situation faced by the citizens can only be described as precarious, as many of them faced untold hardships right from the first day of the year till today, Sunday, just as the citizens are yet to find their bearings as a result of the various policies of […] 2024: Nigerians face untold hardship as more citizens plunge into poverty Tribune Online

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10 hours ago Living in bondage: How loan sharks plunge Nigerians into depression over debt

With the persistent economic challenges millions of Nigerians have been grappling with, the tilt towards loan sharks for many individuals, including small business owners, has been swift. While this easy access to loans offers instant relief, it’s always the borrowers’ first step into the cycle of debts birthing untold perpetual pain, depression, and panic disorder.IDOWU Read More

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11 hours ago How pension remittal failures expose Nigerian workers to impoverished retirement

Having witnessed pensioners struggle and die in poverty, their retirement dreams shattered, a growing sense of dread now grips many Nigerian workers as their careers near their end. CHIJIOKE IREMEKA reveals that they fear facing the same fate due to some employers’ failure to remit monthly pension deductions Late Christian Nduka, a devoted father of Read More

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11 hours ago Nigerians going through hell to survive – Onovo, 2015 NCP presidential candidate

By Daniel Kanu Human rights activist, petroleum engineer and the 2015 presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Chief Martin Onovo, has said that they had in 2023 warned that the removal of fuel subsidy would cause untold hardship to Nigerians. In this chat with Sunday Sun, he also speaks on the Tinubu presidency, […] The post Nigerians going through hell to survive – Onovo, 2015 NCP presidential candidate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 hours ago I will continue sponsoring students abroad for postgraduate studies, says Deputy Senate President

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has expressed assurance that he will continue to sponsor qualified students from the state for higher studies abroad. Jibrin disclosed this on Saturday during a farewell ceremony organised for 70 students travelling abroad for their postgraduate studies in different fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Engineering, […] The post I will continue sponsoring students abroad for postgraduate studies, says Deputy Senate President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 hours ago Patoranking, Iyanya, Others Light Up Bayelsa At Okpoama Beach Carnival

The serene coastal town of Okpoama Kingdom in Brass local government area of Bayelsa State came alive on Saturday as music heavyweights Patoranking, Iyanya, Spyro, and other top entertainers stormed the community for the much-anticipated Okpoama International Beach Carnival. The event, which drew thousands of fans, featured electrifying performances, comic displays, and a beach party […]

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17 hours ago Lokpobiri visits fuel stations in Bayelsa, assures of product availability

The Minister of State Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has visited fuel stations in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa state, to monitor the availability of petroleum products. A statement sent to PUNCH Online on Saturday noted that Lokpobiri arrived at the Bayelsa State International Airport, Amassoma, at about 11.30 a.m. and headed straight to the Read More

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19 hours ago NCAA meets stakeholders, moves to tackle flight disruptions, operational challenges

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has met with stakeholders in the industry to address long-standing challenges in the aviation industry read more NCAA meets stakeholders, moves to tackle flight disruptions, operational challenges

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20 hours ago NNPC employments, appointments not influenced by ethnicity, religion – Spokesperson

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has refuted recent claims suggesting that its employment practices and leadership appointments are influenced by ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation. This response comes in the wake of an article by Farooq Kperogi, which raised concerns about the impact of ethnicity on the leadership structure of […] The post NNPC employments, appointments not influenced by ethnicity, religion – Spokesperson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 hours ago Two soldiers killed as troops neutralise ESN fighters, recover weapons in Imo

By John Ogunsemore Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army have neutralised members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), during operations in Osina, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 34 Artillery Brigade, Captain Joseph Akubo […] The post Two soldiers killed as troops neutralise ESN fighters, recover weapons in Imo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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