Tribune Online Works Ministry proposes N120m to light up major highways across Nigeria The Ministry of Works has proposed that the Six geopolitical zones of the country would have a cumulative of N120m worth of Solar Street light deployed to their respective highway as part of the renewed hope agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. The distribution of solar street lights to these highways began in […] Works Ministry proposes N120m to light up major highways across Nigeria Tribune Online

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Says opposition to bill on basis of undue favour to some states unfounded By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), has called on Nigerians to support the Tax Reforms Bills under consideration in the National Assembly, saying it will make adjustments to the derivation sharing formula that will […] The post Tax reform bill will alter derivation model in Lagos Rivers, Ogun, Zamfara – Senate Leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Elder statesman Edwin Clark has reiterated his call for national unity, asserting, “Nigeria belongs to us all” during the Christmas service at his residence, by St. James Anglican Church Asokoro. He emphasised that any perception of being a second-class citizen undermines the collective identity of Nigerians. Clark pointedly criticised President Bola […] The post Clark advocates national unity, harps against nepotism at Christmas service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Health ministry endorses programme From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The organisers of a cancer awareness charity match have hinted that world football stars and legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Mark Fish, Samuel Eto’o, and Abedi Pele, among several others, will trade tackles with Nigerian stars like Austin Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, and Mikel Obi, among others, […] The post Cancer awareness charity match: Ronaldo, Drogba, Eto’o to tackle Okocha, Kanu, Mikel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has advised the Christian faithful in the country and beyond to embrace the message of peace and goodwill that the birth of Jesus Christ signifies. The birth of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour to all Christian faithful is celebrated all over the world annually. […] The post Let us embrace message of peace, goodwill Christ’s birth signifies – Uzodinma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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From Okwe Obi, Abuja Dr. Marcus Olaniyi Ogunbiyi, has assumed duty as the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Speaking during the handover ceremony recently in Abuja, Ogunbiyi thanked the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari and his colleague, Abdullahi Sabi, for the warm reception accorded him on […] The post Ogunbiyi assumes duty as perm sec in Agric Ministry, pledges to drive Tinubu’s agenda on food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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By Steve Agbota The author and founder of EPSS Private Security Services Limited, Buduka Addey Johnson, has said that private security sector, which is valued at $37 million, could grow exponentially and provide immense employment opportunities in the in country. Speaking during her recent book launch titled: “Guarding Dreams: My Life in Leadership and Security,” […] The post Private security sector can surpass $37mn, create employment opportunities – Buduka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has emphasised that the birth of Jesus Christ remains the ultimate solution for mankind’s redemption from sin and its eternal consequences. The Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, quoted Mutfwang as speaking during the Christmas Service held at COCIN II Ampang West […] The post Mutfwang celebrates Christmas with rural folks, calls for reflection on Christ’s birth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has appealed to Nigerians that challenges facing the country should not be the reason for engaging in wrong things. Bishop Kukah noted that despite hardship, caused by bad government, Christians should always remember that they are light of the world. Speaking in his Christmas message on Wednesday, […] The post Christmas: “Bad Govt Shouldn’t Be Excuse To Do Wrong” – Bishop Kukah Tells Christians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed sadness over the excruciating poverty imposed on citizens by the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, leaving many Nigerians unable to fully enjoy the Christmas season. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, stated, “The PDP laments that due to the abysmal level of poverty in the country, […] The post “There’s Light At The Tunnel’s End” – PDP Sends Message Of Hope Amidst Poverty, Hardship appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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