2 h. ago 2025 Hajj: NAHCON signs amended contract agreement with Saudi service provider

Tribune Online 2025 Hajj: NAHCON signs amended contract agreement with Saudi service provider The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) today signed an amended contract with the Saudi Arabian service provider, Mashariq Al Dhahabia, to provide services for Nigerian pilgrims to this year's Hajj exercise at the Masha'ir (holy sites of Muna, Arafat, and Muzdalifah). 2025 Hajj: NAHCON signs amended contract agreement with Saudi service provider Tribune Online

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3 h. ago After this, there will be no further PDP zonal congress in South

Tribune Online After this, there will be no further PDP zonal congress in South-South — Wike Hon Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, has said that there would be no further People’s Democratic Party zonal congress in South-South. He emphasised that the Party’s constitution mandates zonal congresses to occur every four years. Consequently, the South-South zonal congress conducted in Cross River State on February 22, 2025, is definitive. Wike […] After this, there will be no further PDP zonal congress in South-South — Wike Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Niger: NANTS, AGRA project empower 367,000 farmers in three years

Tribune Online Niger: NANTS, AGRA project empower 367,000 farmers in three years The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) have concluded a three-year Agricultural intervention project in Niger, empowering about 367,000 small holder farmers. Dr. Ken Ukaoha, National President of NANTS, Dr. Ken Ukaoha made the disclosure during the NANT/Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) project evaluation, sign-of and sustainability plan workshop in Minna. The […] Niger: NANTS, AGRA project empower 367,000 farmers in three years Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Action Alliance Amends Constitution, Extends Tenure Of Udeze, Others By 2 Years

The Action Alliance (AA) has amended its constitution, extending the tenure of its National Chairman, Kenneth Udeze, and other national officers by two years. The decision was taken at the party’s 2025 Elective National Convention on Saturday in Abuja, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The extension, party officials said, was […]

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8 h. ago Reps say 31 states’ creation requests fail constitutional requirements

Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, has said that all 31 requests submitted for States creation read more Reps say 31 states’ creation requests fail constitutional requirements

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10 h. ago Missing Persons Crisis: Urgent Call For Action From Government, Security Agencies

The issue of missing persons in Nigeria is a long-standing challenge that requires urgent attention from both society and the government at all levels. Amidst the numerous security challenges the country faces, this problem highlights the nation’s broader insecurity and the failure to implement effective tracking systems. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) […]

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12 h. ago Group condemns recent killings in Abia, calls for immediate security action 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The NBM of Africa Worldwide, a Pan-African organization committed to humanitarian service, social justice, and equity, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Aba and Umuahia. In a statement released by Esinwa Christian Chinonso, the group’s Public Relations Officer, after its executive meeting in Aba, the President of NBM […] The post Group condemns recent killings in Abia, calls for immediate security action  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban

Tribune Online ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban An independent global news organization, The Associated Press (AP), has filed a lawsuit against three officials in the administration of United States President, Donald Trump, alleging that the White House violated the First and Fifth Amendments by barring AP reporters from certain presidential events, including Oval Office gatherings and travel aboard Air Force One. The […] ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban Tribune Online

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15 h. ago After Ban On Suspects’ Parade, CSOs, Lawyers Move Against Torture

Following the recent ban on the public parade of suspects by law enforcement agencies, some lawyers and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country have called on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to extend the measure to torture and other human rights violations in the justice system. They said that Nigeria […]

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17 h. ago Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru

From Abdulfatai Abdulsalam, Sokoto The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, has approved the appointment of Prof Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure.  Briefing newsmen at the university in Zuru, the Council Secretary and Registrar, Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, stated that the Governing Board conducted […] The post Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Women’s exclusion from National Assembly leadership: An unacceptable development

By Gloria Laraba Shoda The recent appointment of Hon. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka as the new Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives has further highlighted a troubling reality: there is not a single woman among the ten presiding and principal officers leading the Nigerian House of Representatives today. While I extend my congratulations to […] The post Women’s exclusion from National Assembly leadership: An unacceptable development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Long school hours, heavy homework drain children amid exploitative fees

For many Nigerian parents, the pursuit of quality education for their children has become a frustrating struggle. The soaring costs of non-reusable textbooks, extended school hours, excessive homework, and exploitative fees, for them, appear to be a conspiracy designed to drain their resources. CHIJIOKE IREMEKA reports on the growing outrage among parents amid calls for Read More

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25 h. ago House of Reps. Committee Rejects 31 State Creation Requests, Says They All Fell Short Of Constitutional Requirements

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendment has rejected all 31 proposals for state creation, citing non-compliance with constitutional requirements. The proposals, submitted on February 6, 2025, the committee said, failed to meet the criteria outlined in Section 8 of the 1999 Constitution. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the […] The post House of Reps. Committee Rejects 31 State Creation Requests, Says They All Fell Short Of Constitutional Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu

Tribune Online Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Thursday confirmed the receipt of over 250 proposed bills seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution. Hon. Kalu made this confirmation during the second retreat of the Special Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review, held from Thursday, February 20, to Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Ikot […] Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Police interrogate officers filmed manhandling civilian in Abia

The Abia State Police Command has taken action following a video on Facebook showing police officers allegedly manhandling a civilian. The incident was said to have occurred along Lagos Street in Umuahia on February 20 as the footage quickly gained attention on social media. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka, Read More

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33 h. ago No state creation request meets constitutional requirements – Deputy Speaker Kalu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that none of the 31 requests for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, made this known on Friday at a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. “Although we Read More

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33 h. ago Gov Eno Pledges To Sustain Late Wife’s Legacies Beyond Tenure

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has promised that the legacies of touching the lives of the less-privileged children, the aged and the downtrodden enunciated by his late wife, Pastor Patience Eno, would be sustained, even after his tenure. Governor Eno also lauded his daughter, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, who had assumed the role […]

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36 h. ago Rivers Police Commissioner condemns protest at Ogale Shell manifold

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, has condemned the recent wave of unnecessary protests at Ogale Shell Manifold. According to CP Adepoju, protesters must inform the police before taking to the streets, allowing the authorities to assess the reasons behind the protest and determine the best course of action. CP Adepoju […] The post Rivers Police Commissioner condemns protest at Ogale Shell manifold appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Interrogating The Tenure Of IGP And Other Heads Of Security Agencies

In the last couple of months, particularly after the confirmation of the tenure of the present Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, there has been so many disparaging comments against the appointor, who is the President of Nigeria, as well as the beneficiary of the confirmation. I have chosen to use the phrase confirmation in line […]

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42 h. ago Binance acknowledges $81.5bn Nigerian lawsuit, promises updates

Binance has acknowledged the Nigerian government’s lawsuit seeking $81.5bn in damages and unpaid taxes, stating that it is aware of the legal action and will provide updates as necessary. In response to an email inquiry from The PUNCH, a Binance spokesperson said, “Noting that we have seen your email. We will reach out to you Read More

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