4 h. ago Subsidy removal was inherited, not initiated by Tinubu – Gombe Governor

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy was not a matter of choice but a fiscal necessity handed down by the previous administration of Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking in Gombe during a courtesy visit by defecting politicians, Governor Yahaya disclosed that […] The post Subsidy removal was inherited, not initiated by Tinubu – Gombe Governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Macron Appoints Sébastien Lecornu As New Prime Minister After Bayrou’s Ouster

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister and long-time ally, Sébastien Lecornu, as France’s new Prime Minister, just 24 hours after the National Assembly passed a vote of no confidence that toppled François Bayrou’s government. In a statement on Tuesday, the Elysée Palace confirmed Lecornu’s nomination, noting that he had been tasked with “consulting […]

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5 h. ago Army breaks gunrunning syndicates in Niger Delta, arrests 35 suspects

…destroys six illegal refining sites, recovers 14,000 litres of stolen products Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have smashed read more Army breaks gunrunning syndicates in Niger Delta, arrests 35 suspects

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5 h. ago Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has defended Nigeria’s rising debt levels, emphasising that borrowing is a necessary and strategic tool for economic development rather than a sign of financial imprudence. Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, responded on his official X account @SundayDareSD to criticisms from former senator […] The post Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Advancing Nigeria’s Health Sector Central To My Administration’s Agenda – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to transforming Nigeria’s health sector. He stressed the urgent need to address longstanding challenges that have hindered effective healthcare delivery. Speaking on Tuesday, at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held at Ladi Kwali Hall, Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu emphasised that no Nigerian […] The post Advancing Nigeria’s Health Sector Central To My Administration’s Agenda – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago First Lady disburses N47m, laptops to 47 scholarship students

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Renewed Hope Initiative, led by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed one million naira each to 47 tertiary students across Nigeria, totalling N47 million, along with laptops to aid their studies. The beneficiaries include students at various academic levels: 5 in 400 level, 39 in 300 level, 2 […] The post First Lady disburses N47m, laptops to 47 scholarship students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago BREAKING: NUPENG suspend strike, as FG broker peace with Labour, Dangote

…Unionisation of Dangote workers within two weeks The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas workers NUPENG, on Tuesday, announced read more BREAKING: NUPENG suspend strike, as FG broker peace with Labour, Dangote

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6 h. ago Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

… Tinubu urges banks, regulators to deepen reforms, drive inclusive digital growth Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), read more Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

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6 h. ago Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu

CBN targets $1 bn diaspora monthly remittance by 2026 From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is on track to become the nation with the world’s largest workforce by 2050, stressing that his administration is working assiduously to unlock the potential of the country’s young population to drive growth, innovation, and […] The post Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NNPCL: Smear Campaign Against Ojulari Mere Vested Interest — Group

  A pro-democracy group, Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has asked President Bola Tinubu and the general public to ignore the recent smear campaign against the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari. The good governance group said it has studied the campaign and discovered that “It is […]

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9 h. ago Remi Tinubu Donates N47m, Laptops To 47 Students On Scholarship

The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has awarded scholarships worth N47 million to 47 students in tertiary institutions across the country, with each beneficiary receiving N1million and a laptop to support their academic pursuits. The initiative, under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), covered students across multiple disciplines, ranging from medicine, nursing, engineering, and biochemistry to […]

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9 h. ago Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health sector, highlighting the urgent need to fix persistent power supply problems crippling medical facilities across the country. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held Tuesday at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu, represented […] The post Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed to correct structural weaknesses — Shettima

Tribune Online Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed to correct structural weaknesses — Shettima There are painful but necessary consequences that remind us that a malignant disease can only be cured by painful surgery.... Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed to correct structural weaknesses — Shettima Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Tinubu Might Soon Turn To Loan Apps For Borrowing – Dino Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of reckless borrowing and wasteful spending despite Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Melaye warned that if the borrowing trend continues unchecked, the government might soon be forced to seek loans from local fintech platforms. […] The post Tinubu Might Soon Turn To Loan Apps For Borrowing – Dino Melaye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “I Didn’t Want Nigeria To Happen To Me” — Melaye Breaks Silence After Months Of Inactivity

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has explained his recent silence in Nigeria’s political space. Speaking on Monday, during an interview on Arise Television’s programme Prime Time, Melaye disclosed that his quietness was deliberate as he focused on furthering his education. The former lawmaker revealed that he had returned to school, a decision that demanded […] The post “I Didn’t Want Nigeria To Happen To Me” — Melaye Breaks Silence After Months Of Inactivity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago UK considers visa restrictions for nations that resist deportation agreements

Shabana Mahmood, United Kingdom’s (UK) newly appointed home secretary, has noted that the UK may introduce visa restrictions for nationals read more UK considers visa restrictions for nations that resist deportation agreements

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11 h. ago Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals

Tribune Online Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals While speaking further, he raised concerns over the persistent power supply crisis in Nigeria's tertiary hospitals and public health institutions and stressed that it demands Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Presidency Fires Back At Dino Melaye For Criticising Debt Profile Under Tinubu

The Presidency has dismissed remarks by former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, on Nigeria’s rising debt profile, describing them as “entertainment, and not enlightenment.” Recall that Melaye, during an interview on Arise News Channel’s Prime Time show on Monday evening, mocked the Tinubu administration’s borrowing practices, alleging that the situation had become so dire that […]

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12 h. ago Peter Obi Resumes Public Engagements After Brief Medical Break

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has returned to public engagements after a short break on health grounds. LEADERSHIP reports that Obi had announced over the weekend that he was suspending scheduled activities within and outside the country after falling ill during a tourism event in Enugu. […]

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12 h. ago Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has inaugurated a 44-member committee to screen Hisbah personnel allegedly dismissed by the government since the coming of the administration. Director General, National Productivity Centre, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, who is appointed to chair the committee, said that they […] The post Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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