18 m. ago FG hails A’Ibom gov’s investment in human capital development

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has applauded Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno’s human capital development, saying it is worthy of emulation. Shettima stated this in Uyo on Monday while launching the ARISE Human Capital Development Strategic Plan at the Banquet Hall of Government House. He emphasised that investment in human capital Read More

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23 m. ago Stakeholders Seek Health Rights For Schoolchildren Under PUSH Initiative

Concerned about health outcomes for children in Nigeria, stakeholders in research have called on governments and policymakers to put in place health intervention policies that will protect school-aged children between the ages of 5-17 years. They made the call during a two-day National-Level Policy Dialogue held in Abuja, organised by Health Policy Research Group (HPRG) […]

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89 m. ago Nigeria Air Traffic Engineers Can’t Achieve Excellence – President

The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has raised the alarm that Air Traffic Engineers cannot deliver the level of excellence the aviation sector demands. The president of NAAE, Seizling Miri, who spoke at NAAE’s Lagos Branch AGM, lamented that many engineers were overstretched, saying cases of continuous shifts and repeat of duty rosters […]

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1 hour ago Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Security Failures Following Plateau Killings

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the security policies of President Bola Tinubu, following a deadly attack in Plateau State that resulted in the deaths of at least 47 people on Sunday. The attack took place in the Zike community, Kimakpa area of Bassa Local Government Area, and came just a week after […] The post Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Security Failures Following Plateau Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago PDP will collapse if Atiku is given presidential ticket – Bode George

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George has warned that the party will collapse if the presidential ticket is given to Atiku Abubakar in 2027. George made the remark on Monday while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He said that if the former vice president was a true leader of the […] The post PDP will collapse if Atiku is given presidential ticket – Bode George appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago “They May Be Working For Tinubu” – Dele Momodu Knocks PDP Govs For Rejecting Merger Talk

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu has berated the party’s Governors over their decision to reject opposition coalition by former vice president Atiku Abubakar. Mr. Momodu noted that the refusal of the governors proved that they are working for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressive Congress. Recall that Atiku, who […] The post “They May Be Working For Tinubu” – Dele Momodu Knocks PDP Govs For Rejecting Merger Talk appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu: Desist From Recycling Allegations, Aduwo Tells Politicians

Foremost human rights activist and Permanent Representative of the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI), Mr Olufemi Aduwo, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political rivals to desist from recycling allegations against the President, noting that Tinubu has never been indicted, prosecuted, or convicted by any court in the United States on drug-related or […]

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4 h. ago U.S. lawmakers propose bill to end work permits for int’l students

…programme displaces American professionals – proponents Lawmakers in the United States (U.S) have proposed a new law under the ‘Fairness read more U.S. lawmakers propose bill to end work permits for int’l students

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6 h. ago Delineation: Itsekiri leaders kick, seek Tinubu’s intervention to avert tegional crisis

Itsekiri leaders in Delta State have kicked against ward delineation of it constituency as ordered by the Supreme Court and called on the Federal Government to immediately set up an independent panel to scrutinise the work of the delineation committee in a bid to correct the anomaly. They also called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the […] The post Delineation: Itsekiri leaders kick, seek Tinubu’s intervention to avert tegional crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Ethnic blackmail is dead strategy, Hashim to opposition politicians

Former presidential candidate and elder statesman, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has delivered a sharp rebuke to opposition politicians employing ethnic rhetoric to gain political advantage, describing such tactics as obsolete and harmful to Nigeria’s unity and development. In a statement yesterday, he warned that the continued deployment of ethnic sentiments in political discourse was a distraction […] The post Ethnic blackmail is dead strategy, Hashim to opposition politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Tinubu orders offensive as fresh Plateau attack leaves 51 dead

President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the violence in Plateau State, urging the state’s leadership to find a lasting solution to persistent communal conflicts. This comes after at least 51 people were again killed by gunmen with scores injured in the early hours of Monday in the Zikke and Kakpa communities in Bassa Local Government Read More

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7 h. ago How Governor Alia blocked my support for IDP’s, schools in Benue

By Chinelo Obogo Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the politicisation of his efforts, saying that his planned visit to Benue was to support school and displaced families in the state. In a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, the former Anambra governor narrated his ordeal while trying to get […] The post How Governor Alia blocked my support for IDP’s, schools in Benue -Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the escalating insecurity across the country, Abia North lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has challenged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to end the scourge. As a way out of the dire situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission, called for investment of more […] The post Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. The PDP, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary of the state Caretaker Committee, Chris Nehikhare, to react […] The post PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Abbas praises Tinubu, Sani for support, distributes empowerment items in Kaduna

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu supported his bid to become Speaker even without knowing him personally. Abbas, who made the disclosure while distributing empowerment materials to his constituents in Zaria, Kaduna State, said the President’s support was based solely on what he had read about Read More

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10 h. ago PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a Presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 Presidential election. The PDP in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary of the State Caretaker […] The post PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s goal to join top 80 on human capital index by 2030, lauds Akwa Ibom

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to achieving a top-80 ranking on the global Human Capital Index (HCI) by 2030, emphasizing the importance of grassroots implementation and data-driven policies to transform the nation’s socioeconomic landscape.  Speaking in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, Shettima launched the state’s National Human […] The post Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s goal to join top 80 on human capital index by 2030, lauds Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago C &S church marks centenary, wants change of economic policy

By Christopher Oji The Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria (C&S) has concluded plans to meet with President Bola Tinubu and state governors to give advice on the current economic and security situation in the country.  The Church, which is marking its 100 years of existence in the country has, therefore, called on the […] The post C &S church marks centenary, wants change of economic policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Visionaries, Innovators, Policymakers Converge In Enugu For South

Visionaries, thought leaders, innovators, educators, and policymakers, among others, will converge in Enugu for the highly anticipated South-East Educators Conference (SEEC) 2025. The conference, set to transform the future of education in Nigeria, will hold between May 2 and 3, 2025, at the prestigious Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, with theme: “Advancing Education: Innovation, Leadership & […]

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11 h. ago ECOWAS reaffirms support for Guinea’s return to constitutional order

The Economic Community of West African States has dispatched a technical mission to Guinea as part of ongoing efforts to assist the country in its transition back to constitutional governance. The initiative, announced by ECOWAS Commission’s President, Omar Touray, in a statement issued by the commission on Monday, highlighted the regional body’s continued support for Read More

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