2 h. ago Constitution review: Southern Borno leaders renew call for Savannah State creation

Tribune Online Constitution review: Southern Borno leaders renew call for Savannah State creation Leaders of Southern Borno have renewed their decades-long demand for the creation of Savannah State, submitting a formal memorandum at the North-East zonal public hearing of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution in Maiduguri. Ambassador Dauda Danladi, Chairman of the Conference of Southern Borno Development Associations, presented the request during the […] Constitution review: Southern Borno leaders renew call for Savannah State creation Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Police Alert Oyo Residents Over ‘Black Axe’ Cult Founders’ Day 

The Oyo State Police Command has alerted the residents of the state of potential security risks associated with the upcoming July 7 Founders’ Day celebration of a cult group, Neo-Black Movement of Africa (Aiye Confraternity), commonly known as the Black Axe. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, CSP Adewale Osifeso, on Sunday, said […]

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10 h. ago Association Decries Use Of Babies With Cleft Lips For Sacrifice

The president of the Nigerian Association for Cleft Lip and Palate (NACLP), Professor Nnadozie Ugochukwu, has expressed dismay over the use of children with Cleft Lip Palate deformity for sacrifice. He described the health challenge which is associated with new born babies as a significant challenge in Nigeria, saying that sometimes children with the disorder […]

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14 h. ago Makinde to declare 52nd AAAN AGM/Congress open as Ibadan hosts advertising elite

The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) will convene its flagship 52nd Annual General Meeting and Congress from July 17–19 at JAGZ Hotel, Ibadan. This year’s theme, “Charting Bold Paths Forward,” reflects the industry’s shared commitment to embracing innovation, resilience, and transformative leadership in a rapidly changing environment. The three-day gathering will feature a […] The post Makinde to declare 52nd AAAN AGM/Congress open as Ibadan hosts advertising elite appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Pharmacists raise alarm over 5 million unregistered drug outlets in Nigeria

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has raised fresh concerns about the existence of nearly five million unregistered read more Pharmacists raise alarm over 5 million unregistered drug outlets in Nigeria

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22 h. ago Resident doctors reject federal circular on allowance review

Tribune Online Resident doctors reject federal circular on allowance review The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said it rejected in its entirety what it described as an obnoxious Circular by the Federal Government through the National Salary Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC). Resident doctors reject federal circular on allowance review Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Ubani criticises NBA’s silence on lawyers’ welfare, calls for urgent reforms

By Lukman Olabiyi Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Dr Monday Ubani has strongly criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for what he described as its continued silence on the deteriorating welfare and professional conditions of lawyers across the country. In a statement titled “Reinventing the Nigerian Bar Association: Urgent imperatives for reformative and caring leadership,” […] The post Ubani criticises NBA’s silence on lawyers’ welfare, calls for urgent reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago More Than 50% Of Medicines In Circulation Are Fake — Pharmacists

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has expressed concerns over what it described as the resurgence of fake and substandard drugs in the country, disclosing that over 50 per cent of medicines in circulation may be counterfeit, significantly higher than the official estimates of 13 to 15 per cent. ACPN National Chairman, Pharm. […]

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28 h. ago Ogun: Gov Abiodun lauded for completion of abandoned road projects

Tribune Online Ogun: Gov Abiodun lauded for completion of abandoned road projects The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has lauded the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for completing abandoned road projects and approving the reconstruction of more roads across the state. Ogun: Gov Abiodun lauded for completion of abandoned road projects Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Slum2Stardom, FCT FA Sign MoU To Launch Annual Grassroots Football Awards

In a significant development for grassroots football in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), an Abuja-based sports development agency Slum2Stardom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA). The partnership aims to establish an annual awards ceremony dedicated to recognising excellence in grassroots football throughout the FCT. The […]

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31 h. ago Poor Investment In Education Responsible For Development Setbacks – Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has decried poor investment in education, saying government’s failure to prioritise education is responsible for the current development setbacks in the country. The former Anambra State governor said this yesterday when he visited a private science college owned by a […]

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48 h. ago Why we approved new retirement age for associate professors — Delta govt

Tribune Online Why we approved new retirement age for associate professors — Delta govt The decision to extend the retirement age of associate professors in Delta State-owned universities from 65 to 70 years was driven by a need to... Why we approved new retirement age for associate professors — Delta govt Tribune Online

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48 h. ago We’ve no objections to creation of Zaar Chiefdom — Fulani community

Tribune Online We’ve no objections to creation of Zaar Chiefdom — Fulani community The Fulani community of Bauchi State, under the aegis of Daddo Pulāku and affiliated Fulani associations, has declared that it has no objections to the creation of the proposed Zaar Chiefdom in the state. The declaration was made by the Fulani community during a press conference held at the NUJ Press Centre, on the ongoing […] We’ve no objections to creation of Zaar Chiefdom — Fulani community Tribune Online

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52 h. ago NUJ Lagos charges new NAWOJ Executives on purposeful leadership

By Vera Wisdom Bassey The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Lagos Council, has advised the new leadership of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to work towards unifying the organization and embrace leadership with integrity.   The Chairman of the NUJ, Lagos Council, Mr Adeleye Ajayi who gave the advice, told the new leadership […] The post NUJ Lagos charges new NAWOJ Executives on purposeful leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago The Judiciary has lost its independence – Ex Imo NBA Chairman

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The Former Chairman of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Owerri, Imo state ,Barr LUC Nwakaeti says that the Judiciary has its independence  as it is longer the real hope of the common man as a result of political interference and  inadequate funding. The judiciary , he said is the Cornerstone of democracy, […] The post The Judiciary has lost its independence – Ex Imo NBA Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago UNIFEMGA congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on election as chair of World Customs Organisation

Tribune Online UNIFEMGA congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on election as chair of World Customs Organisation THE Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has congratulated the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, on his recent election as the chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). The WCO is an intergovernmental organisation that serves as the highest decision-making authority in global customs, with its headquarters located in Brussels, […] UNIFEMGA congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on election as chair of World Customs Organisation Tribune Online

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60 h. ago Wike’s Unprecedented Transformation Of FCT Deserves Applause – APC Chieftain

A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Dr Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie, has decried the recent protests against the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Wike, describing them as unfair and ethnically motivated. He disclosed this in a  statement released on Tuesday.Dr Aikoriogie lauded Wike’s leadership, noting […]

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64 h. ago The weight of being first: Firstborns open up on sacrifices, pressure and pain

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In many Nigerian families, being firstborn is less a privilege and more of a lifelong responsibility. It is not just birth order, it is a role defined by culture, circumstance and unspoken expectations.   From early childhood, firstborns are drafted into caregiving roles, thrust into leadership and expected to sacrifice with […] The post The weight of being first: Firstborns open up on sacrifices, pressure and pain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Encomium as friends, associates, religious bid renowned philanthropist farewell

He will go home in a blaze of glory on July 4   By Vivian Onyebukwa Family, friends and religious gathered for the requiem mass held at Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Mushin, Lagos, in honour of Lagos business mogul, Chief Cajethan Amadi. No fewer than 10 Catholic priests, including the Episcopal Vicar of the Archdiocese […] The post Encomium as friends, associates, religious bid renowned philanthropist farewell appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago ‘I Love Nigeria’, 11 Other Associations Seek INEC Registration As Political Parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the receipt of fresh applications from 12 new political associations, including one named ‘I Love Nigeria’ (ILN), seeking registration as political parties, bringing the total number of applications to 122. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Commission and signed by National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, […]

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