70 m. ago Crisis Hits PDP As Southern Leaders Disown Lagos Zoning Summit

A coalition of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) heavyweights from Southern Nigeria has publicly disowned and condemned a zoning consultation meeting scheduled for Lagos this Thursday, declaring any decisions from it “null and void.” The group, which includes multiple State Chairmen of the party, former governors, National Assembly members, and senior party officials, accused the summit’s […]

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3 h. ago CODE, Malala Fund Launch Girls’ Mentorship Programme In Bauchi

An organisation, Connected Development (CODE), with the support of the Malala Fund, has launched a girls’ mentorship programme in Bauchi State as part of efforts to empower young girls with the skills, confidence and support system. The initiative was unveiled yesterday during a press conference at Sulgad Hotel, Bauchi, which also featured the launch of […]

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3 h. ago Ebonyi Police Arrest 131 Suspects, Rescue Two Kidnap Victims

  Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have arrested 131 suspects for various crimes and rescued two kidnap victims. The State Police Commissioner, Mrs. Adaku Uche-Anya, announced this on Wednesday. Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, the state capital, Uche-Anya said the suspects consist of 120 males and 11 females, apprehended for offenses including armed robbery, […] The post Ebonyi Police Arrest 131 Suspects, Rescue Two Kidnap Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago 2Baba’s ‘African Queen’ Tops Billboard’s Best Afrobeats Songs Of All

American music magazine Billboard has unveiled its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time, placing 2Baba’s timeless hit ‘African Queen’ at number one. The 2004 classic, which shot 2Baba into continental stardom, was described by Billboard as a record that “transcended borders and generations, cementing Afrobeats on the global map.” Billboard staff, […]

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4 h. ago ADC Opposes Plan To Raise Political Office Holders’ Salaries

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked against the  proposed salary increase for Nigeria’s political office holders, likening the act to an affront to the struggling Nigerian people. The party said the proposed upward review by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), would see the President, Vice President, governors, and other top officials receive […]

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5 h. ago Ancient African remedy shows promise against tuberculosis and asthma

Tribune Online Ancient African remedy shows promise against tuberculosis and asthma A compound found in African wormwood, traditionally used for medicinal purposes, shows promise in treating asthma by reducing airway inflammation and improving respiratory function, thereby complementing traditional asthma treatments. While the compound’s potency needs improvement, researchers are optimistic about its potential to improve airflow and decrease the frequency and severity of asthma attacks. Additionally, its […] Ancient African remedy shows promise against tuberculosis and asthma Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Impacted communities across Africa want end to TotalEnergies operations

Tribune Online Impacted communities across Africa want end to TotalEnergies operations In a continent-wide mobilisation called  Africa Week of Action to Kick Total Out of Africa, communities across Africa have demanded that TotalEnergies end its operations in the continent, pay reparations, and make way for a just energy transition. Holding from August 18 to 24, actions will take place across at least 10 African countries, including […] Impacted communities across Africa want end to TotalEnergies operations Tribune Online

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6 h. ago 2027: Obi, Atiku alignment threat to APC support base – Party chieftain

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dominic Alancha, has said an alignment between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar could deplete the support base of the ruling party in the 2027 elections. Obi and Atiku are part of the coalition platform, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu in 2027. […] The post 2027: Obi, Atiku alignment threat to APC support base – Party chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Obi slams RMAFC over 100% pay raise proposal for politicians

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposal to increase the salaries of political office holders by more than 100 per cent. Obi, on his verified X handle, described the move as unjustifiable and insensitive, especially […] The post Obi slams RMAFC over 100% pay raise proposal for politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Alia upholds Benue Assembly resolution, suspends LG, SUBEB chairmen

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has upheld the resolutions of the Benue State House of Assembly conveyed to his office to suspend some public officials. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Tersoo Kula in Makurdi yesterday. The State House of […] The post Alia upholds Benue Assembly resolution, suspends LG, SUBEB chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago 952 ASPs promoted, 176 others declined over retirement, death

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Service Commission(PSC) has approved the promotion of 952 Assistant Superintendents of Police to the next rank of Deputy Superintendents. The commission also declined the promotion of 176 ASPs found to have retired from Service and another three suspected to have died. PSC Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani,  […] The post 952 ASPs promoted, 176 others declined over retirement, death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago BAN BoT accuses confraternity leadership of corruption, calls for probe

By Sunday Ani Board of Trustees (BoT) of Brothers Across Nigeria (BAN), also known as the Buccaneers Confraternity, has declared its intention to intensify its fight against alleged corruption within the organisation. Addressing journalists, the BoT chairman and former Global President, Moshood Adeyemi, said the fraternity was founded to combat societal ills, including corruption, and […] The post BAN BoT accuses confraternity leadership of corruption, calls for probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Tinubu hails military for successes in fight against insurgency

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their success in fighting insurgency and criminality, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity through stronger governance and economic reforms. Speaking at the Peace and Stability plenary of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), Tinubu highlighted the critical role of national stability […] The post Tinubu hails military for successes in fight against insurgency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Guarding the gates: Confidentiality in employment agreements

“A man who has honey on his tongue must learn not to open his mouth near ants.” — African Proverb read more Guarding the gates: Confidentiality in employment agreements

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9 h. ago Tinubu reaffirms inclusivity, diversity, rule of law as Nigeria’s strength

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has emphasised that inclusivity, diversity and the rule of law remain Nigeria’s greatest strengths and key pillars that have underpinned national progress and stability. Speaking at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, he called for a shift from aid dependency to market-driven […] The post Tinubu reaffirms inclusivity, diversity, rule of law as Nigeria’s strength appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago AfCFTA to banks: Drive payments, unlock capital to power Africa’s borderless trade

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has challenged banks across the continent to step up as vital enablers of Africa’s borderless trade, by driving seamless cross-border payments, risk management and unlocking capital flows that will power the continent’s single market dream. The Secretary General, Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene,  […] The post AfCFTA to banks: Drive payments, unlock capital to power Africa’s borderless trade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago TICAD9: Tinubu sets $1bn trade and investment target for Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s participation at the ongoing 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, is driven by a bold agenda to secure over $1 billion in trade and investment opportunities. Speaking via his verified X handle, @officialABAT, on Wednesday, President Tinubu stressed that […] The post TICAD9: Tinubu sets $1bn trade and investment target for Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago African press coalition slams Israel for targeting journalists in Gaza

A coalition of African journalists has condemned what it describes as Israel’s “deliberate targeting” of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, calling read more African press coalition slams Israel for targeting journalists in Gaza

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14 h. ago NAICOM, Police launch crackdown on fake motor insurance policies in Abuja

Tribune Online NAICOM, Police launch crackdown on fake motor insurance policies in Abuja The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has commenced a crackdown on individuals involved in the sale of fake motor third-party insurance policies. The exercise, spearheaded by NAICOM’s Motor Third-Party Insurance Enforcement Committee, began with a raid in the Mabuchi area of Abuja, targeting perpetrators who issue counterfeit policies to […] NAICOM, Police launch crackdown on fake motor insurance policies in Abuja Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Israel to perform world’s first human spinal cord transplant

Tribune Online Israel to perform world’s first human spinal cord transplant Israel is preparing to perform the world’s first human spinal cord transplant using a patient’s own cells, a medical Israel to perform world’s first human spinal cord transplant Tribune Online

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