90 m. ago Monarch lauds Ekiti Speaker for restoring electricity in community

Tribune Online Monarch lauds Ekiti Speaker for restoring electricity in community The Owa of Odo Ayedun Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Solomon Ilesanmi Ajibade, has hailed the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, for restoring electricity to the community after experiencing perpetual power outages for years. The monarch in a commendation letter he signed and dated February 25, 2025, which […] Monarch lauds Ekiti Speaker for restoring electricity in community Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Speaker Meranda Stripped Of Security Protection Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly

All security aides attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that as of Thursday morning, security details attached to the speaker including police officers have been withdrawn. The development is coming amid leadership crisis within the Assembly. Recall that former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa was […] The post Speaker Meranda Stripped Of Security Protection Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lagos Assembly Members Reject Obasa, Reaffirm Meranda As Speaker

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have rejected claims by the ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, that he was back in office and remained the Speaker. LEADERSHIP reports that Obasa, escorted by a large contigent of security operatives, stormed the House of Assembly on Thursday, declaring that he was back in office. The development […]

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2 h. ago Nigeria signs pact with Saudi Arabia to boost $7.7trn halal economy

Tribune Online Nigeria signs pact with Saudi Arabia to boost $7.7trn halal economy Nigerian Government has signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia's Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to establish Nigeria as a leading player in the global halal market valued at $7.7 trillion. Nigeria signs pact with Saudi Arabia to boost $7.7trn halal economy Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Alia’s Removal Of Benue CJ, Suspension Of Lawmakers Height Of Illegality – APC Forum

The Benue South All Progressives Congress (APC) has called the removal of Benue State Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, and the suspension of some members of the State Assembly as the height of illegality in the state. The forum further berated and condemned recent developments, which included alleged state-backed thuggery in Benue State. In a […]

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4 h. ago Govs Adeleke, Oyebanji, others join ‘YorùbáDùn’ challenge on X, tweet in Yoruba

Tribune Online Govs Adeleke, Oyebanji, others join ‘YorùbáDùn’ challenge on X, tweet in Yoruba Governor Adeleke, in his tweet on Thursday, expressed joy over the enthusiasm of young people in embracing the Yoruba language. Govs Adeleke, Oyebanji, others join ‘YorùbáDùn’ challenge on X, tweet in Yoruba Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Afenifere lauds Oyebanji for implementing S’West development roadmap in Ekiti

Tribune Online Afenifere lauds Oyebanji for implementing S’West development roadmap in Ekiti According to him, the governor has not deviated from the policy documents prepared by the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) commission towards the growth and development of the states in the South west region. Afenifere lauds Oyebanji for implementing S’West development roadmap in Ekiti Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Threat To Life: Afenifere Asks Tinubu To Protect NAFDAC Boss, Others

The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has urged President Bola Tinubu to fortify security around the Director General of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, and other public officials. NAFDAC DG had on Wednesday raised the alarm about threats to her life and that of some staff of […]

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8 h. ago Borno govt, UNICEF train staff on monitoring, evaluation framework

Tribune Online Borno govt, UNICEF train staff on monitoring, evaluation framework "The programme aims to train staff for proper understanding and implementation of M&E frameworks," he explained. Borno govt, UNICEF train staff on monitoring, evaluation framework Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Aquatics Federation Launches ‘Swim To Future’ Championship To Nurture Young Talents

In a momentous gathering that heralds a new chapter for aquatics in Nigeria, the Nigeria Aquatics Federation has officially launched the ‘Swim to Future’ Kiddies Championship. The event scheduled to hold from February 28 to March 1, aims to identify and develop 100 talented young swimmers by the year 2025, marking a significant investment in […]

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10 h. ago Establish School Safety Task Force, Buratai Tells Federal Gov’t

The former Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd) has called on the federal government to establish school safety task force in the country for the development of education. Lt. Gen Buratai made the call in a keynote address at the 2025 International Hybrid Conference organised by the Faculty of Education, Federal […]

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10 h. ago Institute Partners NYSC Ogun To Recruit Top Graduates For UNESCO

Former executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and director of the UNESCO-affiliated Institute for African Culture and International Understanding, Professor Emeritus Peter A. Okebukola has lauded the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as “the best thing to happen to Nigeria” during a historic visit to the NYSC Ogun State Secretariat in Abeokuta, yesterday. […]

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10 h. ago Food security: Experts urge immediate implementation of Right to Food Act

Tribune Online Food security: Experts urge immediate implementation of Right to Food Act Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers' Council, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has condemned the rising menace of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), emphasising that it “goes against our core cultural and religious values of compassion, justice and protection of the vulnerable”. Food security: Experts urge immediate implementation of Right to Food Act Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Anambra farmers laud Remi Tinubu’s renewed hope agricultural programme

Tribune Online Anambra farmers laud Remi Tinubu’s renewed hope agricultural programme Over 200 farmers in Anambra, have lauded the First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Oluremi Tinubu over the strides and impact recorded by the initiative. Anambra farmers laud Remi Tinubu’s renewed hope agricultural programme Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Xi’s congratulatory message to 38th AU Summit Draws warm responses

By Aidoghie Paulinus   Experts from African countries have said that the congratulatory message of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the 38th African Union (AU) Summit held recently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, highlighted China’s unwavering commitment to China-Africa relations and its steadfast support for Africa’s independence, self-reliance and development. In the message sent on Saturday, […] The post Xi’s congratulatory message to 38th AU Summit Draws warm responses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Why is Chinese AI startup DeepSeek shaking up the tech world?

By Aidoghie Paulinus   The artificial intelligence (AI) community is abuzz with excitement over DeepSeek-R1, a new open-source model developed by the Chinese startup DeepSeek. According to DeepSeek, in tasks such as mathematics, coding and natural language reasoning, the performance of this model is comparable to the leading models from heavyweights like OpenAI but only […] The post Why is Chinese AI startup DeepSeek shaking up the tech world? appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago China willing to promote AI development with other countries –Chinese Vice Premier

By Aidoghie Paulinus   China is willing to work with other countries to promote development, safeguard security, share achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative, Zhang Guoqing, has said. Zhang is a member of the Political Bureau […] The post China willing to promote AI development with other countries –Chinese Vice Premier appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Afenifere: Adebanjo’s faction rules out reuniting with Fasoranti’s camp

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, loyal to the leadership of late Chief Ayo Adebanjo has ruled out reuniting with the Chief Reuben Fasoranti-led camp following Adebanjo’s demise. Afenifere had been divided along the lines of Chief Reuben Fasoranti and the late Chief Adebanjo in the lead-up to the 2023 general elections. While Adebanjo supported Labour Read More

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