3 h. ago Northern elders commend Tinubu, Matawalle over improved security

The Northern Elders Political Development Group has praised President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, for their collaborative efforts in enhancing security in the North-West region of Nigeria. In a statement issued by its Secretary, Dr. Adamu Giwa, in Kaduna on Tuesday, Read More

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62 h. ago Tinubu defends Tijani’s appointment as minister despite past criticism

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has revealed the reasoning behind his decision to appoint Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, despite the tech entrepreneur’s history of outspoken criticism against him and the Nigerian government. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […] The post Tinubu defends Tijani’s appointment as minister despite past criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Anambra 2025: Moghalu scales through LP screening, faces primaries April 5

The two Labour Party aspirants for the Anambra governorship election, Chief George Moghalu and Sir John Nwosu, have been screened and confirmed for the party’s primaries slated for April 5. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports Read More

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3 d. ago Anambra 2025: Muoghalu scales through LP screening, faces primaries April 5

The two Labour Party aspirants for the Anambra governorship election, Chief George Moghalu and Sir John Nwosu, have been screened and confirmed for the party’s primaries slated for April 5. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports Read More

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3 d. ago Tinubu at 73: Presidential aide applauds interventions in education, youth empowerment 

Tribune Online Tinubu at 73: Presidential aide applauds interventions in education, youth empowerment  The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, Hon. Sunday Asefon, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the development of education, describing it as a crucial step towards shaping the nation’s future, empowering young Nigerians, and ensuring a brighter tomorrow. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja to commemorate Tinubu’s […] Tinubu at 73: Presidential aide applauds interventions in education, youth empowerment  Tribune Online

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3 d. ago U.S. Embassy issues security advisory ahead of planned IMN protests in Abuja, major cities

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security advisory, urging caution ahead of planned protests by the Islamic read more U.S. Embassy issues security advisory ahead of planned IMN protests in Abuja, major cities

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3 d. ago Dollar Sallah allowance: Why EFCC should go after Reps —Dr Yemi Farounbi

Tribune Online Dollar Sallah allowance: Why EFCC should go after Reps —Dr Yemi Farounbi Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the Philippines and senior citizen, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, in this interview by SAM NWAOKO, speaks on a number of national issues. The National Assembly of Nigeria has been in the news lately for not too pleasant reasons. How do these pieces of news come to you? It is shocking, it is […] Dollar Sallah allowance: Why EFCC should go after Reps —Dr Yemi Farounbi Tribune Online

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4 d. ago AOT issues bench warrant for Aero Contractors MD over advertising violations

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu The Advertising Offences Tribunal (AOT) has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Captain Ado Sanusi, Managing Director of Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited, for repeatedly failing to appear before the tribunal in an ongoing case involving alleged violations of Nigerian advertising laws. The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) […] The post AOT issues bench warrant for Aero Contractors MD over advertising violations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Protest: Aiyedatiwa meets Ondo student leaders, vows to address concerns

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday met with the leadership of the National Association Nigerian Students (NANS) in Ondo State over issues raised on education and students welfare. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed this in a statement. The meeting followed a protest organised […] The post Protest: Aiyedatiwa meets Ondo student leaders, vows to address concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago PenCom Unveils Pension Remittance Platform To End Uncredited Contributions

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced the launching of pension contribution remittance system, a platform designed to optimise the process of remitting pension contributions into employees’ Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs). PenCom said the system was developed in collaboration with the Pension Operators’ Association of Nigeria (PenOp). In a statement issued on Thursday, the agency […]

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6 d. ago Bandits kill three kidnapped Kaduna residents despite ransom

The Surubu Community Development Association in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has condemned the killing of three kidnapped residents by suspected bandits, describing the incident as tragic and deeply disturbing. In a statement obtained by The PUNCH on Wednesday, the association’s National Public Relations Officer, Caleb Magaji, lamented the worsening security situation in Read More

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6 d. ago Nigerian Flag Travels The World As Explorer Visits Seven Continents In 71 Hours

Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi has made history as the first person to visit all seven continents using a Nigerian passport. Her journey, spanning 71 hours, 26 minutes, and 25 seconds, came with challenges, including visa issues, flight delays, and travel restrictions linked to her Nigerian passport. On her Instagram page on Tuesday, she […] The post Nigerian Flag Travels The World As Explorer Visits Seven Continents In 71 Hours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Dangote refinery issues tender to sell fuel oil, document summary shows

Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery issued a tender on Tuesday to sell 128,000 metric tons of residual fuel oil in April, read more Dangote refinery issues tender to sell fuel oil, document summary shows

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8 d. ago DStv: Nigerians pay lower subscriptions than South Africans –NGO

A non-governmental organization, Association for the Defense of the Nigerian Economy (ADNE), has dismissed claims that the recent price adjustments by pay television company, MultiChoice, were discriminatory against Nigerians. ADNE made its views known in a statement issued in Lagos on Monday in response to media reports quoting a civil society organization, Save the Consumers, […] The post DStv: Nigerians pay lower subscriptions than South Africans –NGO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Overstaying visas attracts permanent ban, US warns Nigerians

The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travellers about the severe consequences of overstaying their visa, emphasising that violators could face permanent bans from re-entering the country. The US Mission in Nigeria posted the warning via its X on Monday. The immigration authorities clarified that consular officers can access an individual’s Read More

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8 d. ago JUST IN: Overstaying visa could lead to permanent ban, US warns Nigerians

The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travelers about the severe consequences of overstaying their visa, emphasising that violators could face permanent bans from re-entering the country. The US Mission in Nigeria posted the warning via its X on Monday. The immigration authorities have clarified that consular officers can access an Read More

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8 d. ago Overstaying visa may result in lifetime ban, US warns Nigerians

Tribune Online Overstaying visa may result in lifetime ban, US warns Nigerians The United States Embassy has issued a stern warning to visa holders, emphasising the severe consequences of overstaying their visas. Overstaying visa may result in lifetime ban, US warns Nigerians Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy

NULGE inaugurates new leadership From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has issued a strong warning to state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. […] The post Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Despite Right To Food Act: 11m Children Battling With Severe Food Poverty

Despite the passage of the Right to Food Act in 2023, which mandates the government to ensure food security, millions of Nigerians face hunger and malnutrition. The situation is particularly dire in Northern Nigeria, where food insecurity is exacerbated by insecurity, poor policy implementation, and economic challenges, with reports of a dramatic increase in the […]

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9 d. ago High court unveils insolvency unit to streamline debt recovery

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has established an Insolvency Unit within the court to enhance the administration of insolvency-related matters in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court, Sulaiman Hassan. According to the statement, the Read More

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