1 hour ago 11PLC To Boost Productivity With New Manpower Sourcing Strategy

The Management of 11plc (formerly Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc) has made some changes in its manpower sourcing in a bid to improve service delivery to stakeholders. In the renewed move, employees engaged by the former manpower firm would be absorbed by the new vendor despite the ongoing changes. The firm said the old vendor would […]

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2 h. ago Cash transfer: Over 32,000 in Delta benefit from national social safety net programme

Tribune Online Cash transfer: Over 32,000 in Delta benefit from national social safety net programme National Social Safety Net Program in Delta State has successfully supported over 32,000 beneficiaries through the cash transfer program implemented by the State Cash Transfer Unit Cash transfer: Over 32,000 in Delta benefit from national social safety net programme Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara

The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the death of a man who helped a kidnap suspect to escape arrest. The Police Commissioner in Kwara, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to newsmen, yesterday in Ilorin. Ojo further disclosed that a vigilante member, who sustained injuries from the incident was receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. […] The post Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Reactions As Tinubu Orders Review Of Revenue Retention By NNPCL, Others

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive review of all deductions and revenue retention practices by major revenue-generating agencies. These agencies include the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria Customs Service, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The directive, given […]

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7 h. ago Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Commissioner for Health, Cross River State, Dr. Henry Ayuk, has reiterated the state’s commitment to improving maternal and child health by encouraging exclusive breastfeeding and building community support systems for nursing mothers. Speaking during the official flag-off of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week at the General Hospital, Calabar, the commissioner urged […] The post Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Dantsoho pledges renewed ports efficiencies for exports performance, sustainability

Tribune Online Dantsoho pledges renewed ports efficiencies for exports performance, sustainability Managing Director Nigerian Ports, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has tasked his team to renew commitment towards continuous improvement of the Port efficiencies that provided the backbone for the positive export performance Nigeria has recorded thus far in the successive quarters of year 2025. Speaking during the recently concluded NPA Management Retreat in Onne Rivers State, Dantsoho […] Dantsoho pledges renewed ports efficiencies for exports performance, sustainability Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Boat mishaps: Master Mariner calls for maritime safety, inspection enforcement

Tribune Online Boat mishaps: Master Mariner calls for maritime safety, inspection enforcement  A Master Mariner and maritime advocate, Captain Caleb Danladi, has called for coordinated and proactive solutions to the recurring boat mishaps on Nigeria’s inland waterways and coastal zones. In a detailed article titled “Safeguarding Lives at Sea — Proactive Solutions to Boat Mishaps in Nigeria’s Waters”, obtained by the Nigerian Tribune, Captain Danladi lamented the […] Boat mishaps: Master Mariner calls for maritime safety, inspection enforcement Tribune Online

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8 h. ago EDUCATION FOR ALL: Tilova For Africa tasks govt on alarming rate of out

By Adebowale Johnson A non-governmental, non-profit and advocacy organization based in the United States, Tilova For Africa (TFA), has decried the increasing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, urging government to act swiftly to arrest the ugly situation. While primary education is officially free and compulsory, in the country many children, especially in the northern […] The post EDUCATION FOR ALL: Tilova For Africa tasks govt on alarming rate of out-of-school children, vanity projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Olaopa advocates appointment of great managers as VCs, governing council members

Tribune Online Olaopa advocates appointment of great managers as VCs, governing council members Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Professor Tunji Olaopa, has urged that only great managers should be made  vice chancellors and members  of  governing councils of universities. Olaopa made the call on Monday while delivering the second distinguished personality lecture of the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, to mark the second anniversary […] Olaopa advocates appointment of great managers as VCs, governing council members Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Tinubu revamping economy through marine, blue economy ministry — Akutah

Tribune Online Tinubu revamping economy through marine, blue economy ministry — Akutah We are seeing figures that have never been seen before. So, infrastructure-wise, we are improving infrastructure in the port sector.... Tinubu revamping economy through marine, blue economy ministry — Akutah Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Night Travel, Overloading Fueling Boat Mishaps, Says Niger LG Chair

The Chairman of Munya local government area in Niger State, Aminu Najume has blamed night travel and overloading for some boat mishaps. He also called on residents of riverine communities to strictly adhere to water transportation safety measures to curb recurring boat accidents in the state. Speaking to journalists during a fact-finding mission on the […]

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20 h. ago Second death recorded in Italy’s broccoli sandwich botulism outbreak

Tribune Online Second death recorded in Italy’s broccoli sandwich botulism outbreak Italy has recorded a second death in a botulism outbreak linked to a commercially produced broccoli and Second death recorded in Italy’s broccoli sandwich botulism outbreak Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Munya LG Chairman advocates stronger safety culture amid rising boat mishaps

From Steve Agbota, Minna The Chairman of Munya Local Government Area in Niger State, Aminu Najume, has called on residents of riverine communities to strictly adhere to water transportation safety measures to curb recurring boat accidents in the state. Speaking to journalists yesterday during a fact-finding mission on the causes of boat mishaps in the […] The post Munya LG Chairman advocates stronger safety culture amid rising boat mishaps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago 36 Years After Okwaraji’s Tragic Death, Siasia Advocates Improved Player Safety In Football

In a poignant reflection, 36 years after the untimely death of former Nigerian international Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, his teammate and ex-Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has expressed his belief that Okwaraji could still be alive today had proper first-aid been administered at the time of the incident. Okwaraji, who tragically succumbed to congestive heart failure […]

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22 h. ago Tackle Issues Plaguing Nigeria’s Football To Attract Investors, NFF, Others Urged

To gain private sector confidence and attract high-profile investors, Nigeria’s football industry must address and cleanse itself of the numerous issues affecting the nation’s football landscape, according to Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the former chairman of Gombe United FC and a prominent sports critic. In a chat with LEADERSHIP Sports regarding the management of football […]

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22 h. ago FG, Niger partner to tackle water accidents, phase out wooden boats

By Steve Agbota The Niger State Government has deepened collaboration with the Federal Government in bolstering marine safety. The partnership, according to Niger State, has helped curb boat mishaps in the state. Daily Sun learnt that the government, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, has embarked on distributing life jackets to state governments […] The post FG, Niger partner to tackle water accidents, phase out wooden boats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Boat mishaps: Niger LG chairman calls for tougher safety measures

Tribune Online Boat mishaps: Niger LG chairman calls for tougher safety measures Najume also welcomed the deployment of water marshals by NIWA to monitor jetties and called for penalties against passengers .... Boat mishaps: Niger LG chairman calls for tougher safety measures Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Lagos Tricycle Rider Crushed To Death In Fatal Bridge Collision

A commercial tricycle rider, yet to be identified, was fatally crushed to death on Tuesday following a collision at the top of Egbe Bridge in Ikotun, Lagos State. In a statement confirming the incident, Taofiq Adebayo, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), explained that the crash occurred when a Toyota Venza, with […] The post Lagos Tricycle Rider Crushed To Death In Fatal Bridge Collision appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago We’ve 1,888 female inmates in prison, 81 on death row – NCoS

From Isaac Anumihe and Ezekwesiri Olileanya, Abuja Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), yesterday, disclosed that it has a total of 1885 females across the country and  81 of them are on death row. Fielding questions from the Independent Investigative Panel on the alleged corruption, abuse of power, torture, cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment against the NCS […] The post We’ve 1,888 female inmates in prison, 81 on death row – NCoS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Dantsoho pledges revitalised port efficiency to power exports, sustainability

By Steve Agbota The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has tasked his team to renew commitment towards continuous improvement of the Port efficiencies that provided the backbone for the positive export performance Nigeria has recorded thus far in the successive quarters of the year 2025. Speaking during the recently concluded NPA Management […] The post Dantsoho pledges revitalised port efficiency to power exports, sustainability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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