69 minutes ago Kano uncovers roots of thuggery, brings rival groups together for peace

The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to finding a lasting solution to thuggery just as it announced that it has uncovered the root cause of recent violence that disturbed the peace in the state. This was revealed in a statement on Monday by Director of Public Enlightenment, Kano Government House, Usman Gwadabe. According Read More

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1 hour ago Yuletide : Protect our sweepers, bag your waste, LAWMA urges Lagosians

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has called on motorists to exercise caution and patience while driving, especially during the festive season, to ensure the safety of its sanitation workers. The agency also urged residents to properly bagg and containerise their waste. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made the appeal on Monday at Read More

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2 hours ago Kano govt outlaws marriages between intending couples with similar sickle cell causing genotypes

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Kano State government has prohibted marriages between intending couples with similar genotypes that could lead to the birth of children with sickle cell anaemia. A statement by the Director General, Media and Publicity to the State Governor,  Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said on Monday that the policy was intended to […] The post Kano govt outlaws marriages between intending couples with similar sickle cell causing genotypes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 hours ago 3,500 lives saved from emergency evacuation in FCT in 2024 – Ag. DG FEMD

Launches “Operation Eagle Eye” to promote road safety during yuletide From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) on Monday disclosed that it successfully rescued over 3,500 lives from various emergencies through 165 calls on its 112 emergency toll-free number. Acting Director-General of FEMD, Abdulrahman Mohammed, made the disclosure while giving […] The post 3,500 lives saved from emergency evacuation in FCT in 2024 – Ag. DG FEMD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 hours ago Yuletide: Oluremi Tinubu gifts Christian community 1,000 bags of rice in Bauchi

Tribune Online Yuletide: Oluremi Tinubu gifts Christian community 1,000 bags of rice in Bauchi Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has gifted the Christian community in Bauchi 1,000 bags of 25kg rice to enable them to celebrate Christmas and New Year. The distribution of the items was carried out under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s APC-led administration, aimed at mitigating the negative impact of the […] Yuletide: Oluremi Tinubu gifts Christian community 1,000 bags of rice in Bauchi Tribune Online

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10 hours ago Alleged misconduct: IGP never ordered attacks on Police personnel — Force PRO

Tribune Online Alleged misconduct: IGP never ordered attacks on Police personnel — Force PRO As the preparations for the Yuletide celebrations heat up, the Nigeria Police Force High Command has dismissed a viral story claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has instructed citizens to physically assault and throw stones at police officers who request to search their phones. In a statement made available to newsmen […] Alleged misconduct: IGP never ordered attacks on Police personnel — Force PRO Tribune Online

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11 hours ago Group kicks against privatisation of public assets in electrical, water sectors

Tribune Online Group kicks against privatisation of public assets in electrical, water sectors THE Federal government has been urged to halt discussions on the privatization of public assets and utilities in the electricity and water sectors. At a one-day symposium on the ‘Socio-Economic and Political Implications of Privatization of Public Assets and the Way Forward’ in Lagos State, the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and […] Group kicks against privatisation of public assets in electrical, water sectors Tribune Online

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12 hours ago UBA GMD Canvasses For PPPs, Joins Keyamo To Commission New MMIA Departure Section

The newly renovated departure section of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, refurbished by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, was officially commissioned on Friday, December 20th, 2024. The laudable project, which marks a transformative moment in Nigeria’s aviation sector, underscores UBA’s unwavering commitment to national development and highlights the immense value of strategic public-private […]

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12 hours ago NDLEA arrests businessman at Kano airport for large consignment of cocaine

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have thwarted attempt by an import and export businessman, Olisaka Chibuzo Calistus, to smuggle 256 wraps of cocaine weighing 6 kilograms into the country through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano. The seizure, which is the single largest interception of […] The post NDLEA arrests businessman at Kano airport for large consignment of cocaine appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 hours ago Cut N9.4bn presidency budget for travels, meals, N344bn NASS budget, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas “to cut the proposed budget of N9.4bn on travels, refreshment/meals, and foodstuff/catering materials for the presidency, and the proposed N344.85bn for the lawmakers, and to use the savings to address the budget deficit.” […] The post Cut N9.4bn presidency budget for travels, meals, N344bn NASS budget, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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