51 m. ago Lagos assembly condemns suspended clerk’s unauthorised entry

The Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned the unauthorised entry of suspended Clerk, Mr Olalekan Onafeko, into the Assembly premises following his suspension announcement on January 13. The Assembly’s Chief Security Officer, Mr Kabir Kushoro, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Onafeko Read More

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1 hour ago Late justice’s daughter demands siblings’ DNA test in 14 days

Ann Bello, the daughter of a former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, the late Justice Moses Bello, has given the executors of her father’s will fourteen days to conduct a Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), test on all her father’s children or face criminal charges for breach of trust. Ann in a notice dated Read More

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2 h. ago Insecurity: Expert urges community participation, teamwork among security agents 

Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Habu Sani, has stressed the need for community involvement and inter-agency cooperation as key strategies for addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Wednesday, Sani commended the Sokoto State Government for its support of security agencies, particularly in the provision of operational vehicles and logistics. He Read More

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3 h. ago UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on 26 February 2025 refused an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, asking the trial judge to recuse himself from the case on the allegation of bias. Emefiele is standing trial on […] The post UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities

Tribune Online NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has charged senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to embrace innovation, strategic foresight, and decisive leadership as the Service sets its course for 2025. Speaking at the First Quarter Meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), and Commandants, in Abuja on […] NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Clean Environment: Tinubu seeks public, private sector partnerships to sustain policies

…Unveils environmental health policies President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, called for strong public and private sector collaboration to enhance policies read more Clean Environment: Tinubu seeks public, private sector partnerships to sustain policies

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3 h. ago ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats

Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has revealed that she is facing death threats due to her efforts to combat counterfeit and illicit drugs in Nigeria. Adeyeye stated that she no longer has personal freedom and requires police protection 24/7, both in Abuja and Lagos. […] The post ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kwara unveils digital literacy, coding programme for 50 schools

Kwara State Government, on Tuesday, unveiled a Coding and Digital Literacy training programme for at least 50 public primary and junior secondary schools across the state. The programme was organised by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital and Innovation, Ishola Kayode. In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Press Read More

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4 h. ago Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture

Tribune Online Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture He also ordered all parties involved in the Lagos Central Mosque dispute over the yearly Ramadan Lecture to refrain from actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture Tribune Online

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4 h. ago NAICOM urges insurers to simplify claims process for public trust

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has urged insurance companies to simplify their claims process, as a critical step towards rebuilding read more NAICOM urges insurers to simplify claims process for public trust

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4 h. ago Dangote’s partner to sell petrol at N860/litre in Lagos, N870 in Ibadan, others

Tribune Online Dangote’s partner to sell petrol at N860/litre in Lagos, N870 in Ibadan, others Dangote Refinery’s retail partner, MRS Holdings, will sell petrol at N860 per litre in Lagos and N870 per litre in Ibadan and other parts of the South-West, following a recent price reduction by the refinery. Dangote’s partner to sell petrol at N860/litre in Lagos, N870 in Ibadan, others Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial

Tribune Online Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to three Lagos State House of Assembly workers arraigned for assaulting officers of the Department of State Security Services (SSS). Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Tribune Online

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4 h. ago NAFDAC recovers 87 truckloads of expired drugs in Lagos, Abia, Anambra markets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Wednesday, said it seized 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products, including USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs, male and female condoms, among others. This followed a crackdown on the illicit drug trade that saw it raiding the country’s three major open drug Read More

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4 h. ago Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants

Tribune Online Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged public servants in the state to be innovative and always strive for excellence in discharging their duties to enhance service delivery. Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce: Drogba defends Mourinho against former club

By Seyi Babalola Former Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba has supported Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho after his former club accused the Portuguese coach of uttering racial statements. Galatasaray made the charges during Monday’s 0-0 tie with Fenerbahce, during which Mourinho reportedly stated that the Galatasaray bench was “jumping like monkeys.” In a statement, Galatasaray outlined their […] The post Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce: Drogba defends Mourinho against former club appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigerians in diaspora demand action over N375bn demolition in Lagos

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Some Nigerian investors in the diaspora, under the aegis of the Association of Nigerians Diasporan Investors, have cried out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the demolition of a N375 billion property in Lagos State. Speaking on behalf of the diaspora, Managing Director of Winhomes Global Services Limited, Stella Ifeoma Okengwu, […] The post Nigerians in diaspora demand action over N375bn demolition in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NAFDAC Raids Warehouses, Seizes Expired USAID, UNFPA Condoms 

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered large quantities of expired condoms and antiretroviral drugs donated by USAID and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) during recent raids in Lagos, Onitsha, and Aba warehouses. NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday during […]

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8 h. ago Emefiele’s bid to halt trial denied as judge refuses to recuse self

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Lagos has turned down the bid to stop the hearing of the corruption allegations against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Giving his ruling on Wednesday, Oshodi dismissed Emefiele’s request to recuse himself from the trial, noting that the allegations […] The post Emefiele’s bid to halt trial denied as judge refuses to recuse self appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago IGP orders immediate rescue of abducted Afenifere youth leader

Tribune Online IGP orders immediate rescue of abducted Afenifere youth leader The statement, however, urged members of the public to exercise caution and refrain from engaging in social media speculation or sharing unverified information regarding the ongoing rescue efforts. IGP orders immediate rescue of abducted Afenifere youth leader Tribune Online

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9 h. ago FG urged to fund housing ministry to bridge 37m housing deficit

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has been charged to provide enough funding for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, to enable it to bridge the 37 million housing deficit. The charge was given by the former President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Aliyu Wamakko, who faulted the government’s […] The post FG urged to fund housing ministry to bridge 37m housing deficit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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