99 minutes ago Delta CP orders massive police deployment ahead of Christmas celebration

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has ordered massive deployment of Personnel across the state to provide adequate security before, during, and after the celebration to ensure the protection of all residents in the state. State Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe stated this in a […] The post Delta CP orders massive police deployment ahead of Christmas celebration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 hours ago VIDEO: Ojudu praises Igbo man’s selfless school renovation in Ogun State

In a heartwarming display of generosity and community spirit, an Igbo man Somto Monanu, popularly known as Pino Vibes, has single-handedly renovated a community school, Oluwo Ikija Community School, in Ogun State, entirely free of charge. Veteran journalist and former Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Babafemi Ojudu, shared the inspiring story Read More

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2 hours ago Organisers responsible for fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja — Tinubu

Tribune Online Organisers responsible for fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja — Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has condemned the recent fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, and Abuja, blaming the organisers of the palliative distribution events for the tragedies. The stampedes, which occurred while residents were trying to collect groceries, resulted in the loss of over 60 lives, including children.¹ Tinubu, in a media chat on Monday, described the […] Organisers responsible for fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja — Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 hours ago ‘Borrowing Is Not Criminal’, Tinubu Defends Federal Gov’t Debt Profile

President Bola Tinubu has defended borrowing as a strategic necessity for economic growth and national development, saying that it is not a criminal act but a vital tool for building a prosperous future. Speaking during his first Presidential Media Chat on Monday night at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, Tinubu outlined his vision for Nigeria’s […]

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2 hours ago Yuletide: Full list of parks to get FG’s 50% discount on transport fare

Tribune Online Yuletide: Full list of parks to get FG’s 50% discount on transport fare In a bid to ease the financial burden on Nigerians traveling for the 2024 Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Ministry of Transportation has rolled out a 50% discount on road transport fares.   This initiative will be available from December 24, 2024, to January 5, 2025, across major transport parks in the country. Here […] Yuletide: Full list of parks to get FG’s 50% discount on transport fare Tribune Online

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4 hours ago Decisive action needed against terrorism, CDS tells newly promoted officers

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged newly promoted Nigerian Navy and Army senior officers to make 2025 a decisive year in the fight against terrorism and banditry. According to him, it is high time the military decisively tackled the scourge, which has plagued the country for the past 15 years. He Read More

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5 hours ago 2025 budget: CISLAC warns NASS against budget padding, questionable allocations

Tribune Online 2025 budget: CISLAC warns NASS against budget padding, questionable allocations Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafisanjani, on Monday expressed serious concerns regarding the N49.7 trillion proposed in the 2025 budget proposal, urging the Federal Government to prioritise transparency, accountability, and alignment with the needs of Nigerians. Comrade Rafsanjani, in a statement made available to journalists in […] 2025 budget: CISLAC warns NASS against budget padding, questionable allocations Tribune Online

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7 hours ago Terrorism: 888 Suspects Acquitted, 742 Convicted Since 2017 — Federal Gov’t

The Federal Government has subjected 1,743 suspected terrorists to trial in six phases since 2017 to date. A total of 742 convictions were secured, while 888 suspects have been discharged and acquitted due to lack of evidence, among other reasons. Meanwhile, 92 trials have been adjourned to future dates. The Director of Public Prosecution of […]

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8 hours 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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8 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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