4 h. ago Reinstated chairmen resume in Osun LGs, staff to return to work

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Chairmen of Local Governments reinstated by the court of appeal have resumed to their various offices across the council secretariat in Osun State. They stormed the local governments amidst heavy security who had stationed their vehicles at various councils since last week. Some of the chairmen who directed local government workers […] The post Reinstated chairmen resume in Osun LGs, staff to return to work appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago McPherson University matriculates 930 students, graduates 281

Tribune Online McPherson University matriculates 930 students, graduates 281 The Vice Chancellor of McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has announced that the university will matriculate over 930 students and graduate 281 students in its series of events lined up for the matriculation and convocation ceremonies this week. McPherson University matriculates 930 students, graduates 281 Tribune Online

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9 h. ago British MP Mike Amesbury jailed 10 weeks over street assault

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been sentenced to 10 weeks in jail for assaulting a man in the street, after a confrontation over a local infrastructure issue turned violent. The Runcorn and Helsby MP, 55, pleaded guilty in January to assault by beating of 45-year-old Paul Fellows in Frodsham, Cheshire, in the early hours Read More

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9 h. ago Police confirm gunmen invasion, kidnap attack at Church in Delta Community

Delta State Police Command at the weekend, confirmed the invasion of the Elyon Paradise Ministry in Ogwashi-Uku Community. read more Police confirm gunmen invasion, kidnap attack at Church in Delta Community

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10 h. ago UK introduces tougher citizenship rules for illegal entrants, asylum seekers

Tribune Online UK introduces tougher citizenship rules for illegal entrants, asylum seekers Under the new law, which takes effect on February 10, 2025, individuals who have entered the UK illegally will be barred from obtaining British citizenship. UK introduces tougher citizenship rules for illegal entrants, asylum seekers Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Senate outburst: Focus on your legislative duties, group tells Senator Natasha

Tribune Online Senate outburst: Focus on your legislative duties, group tells Senator Natasha A Civil Society Organisation, Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria, has expressed dissatisfaction over last week's outburst on the floor of the Senate by Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senate outburst: Focus on your legislative duties, group tells Senator Natasha Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Tax reform will ease burden on poor, boost business – Oyedele

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the proposed tax reforms bill currently at the National Assembly will provide much-needed relief to low-income earners while creating a more business-friendly environment. Oyedele, who spoke over the weekend at the 2025 Annual General Meeting […] The post Tax reform will ease burden on poor, boost business – Oyedele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Lawmakers criticised for stepping down N15tn FAAC revenue probe

Former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Mr Anthony Sani has condemned last week’s decision by the House of Representatives to step down a motion to investigate the sum of N15tn unaccounted revenue with the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee. The motion stepped down by the Green Chamber last week was sponsored by the member Read More

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13 h. ago Inflation fears, German election results drive Asian markets slip

Asian markets mostly fell Monday following a dour end to last week for Wall Street fuelled by disappointing economic data, but Frankfurt and the euro rose after conservatives won Germany’s closely watched election. After a healthy performance on Friday, Asian investors struggled to maintain momentum after big losses in New York, where the Nasdaq lost Read More

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14 h. ago Chevening Scholars Champion Climate Justice, Youth Empowerment

A development activist, Aderonke Ige and 43 other Nigerian Chevening scholars have returned home with a renewed commitment to driving climate justice and youth empowerment. Fresh from their master’s programmes under the prestigious Chevening Scholarship in the United Kingdom, the scholars received a warm welcome from the British High Commission in Nigeria, signalling the start […]

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14 h. ago Rep Oseni calls for improved road construction standards in Nigeria

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr Aderemi Oseni, has called on contractors to strictly follow project specifications, highlighting substandard work as a key contributor to road failures across Nigeria. Speaking at the Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders Engagement over the weekend, a forum organised […] The post Rep Oseni calls for improved road construction standards in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago French surgeon faces trial for sexual assault of 300 patients

A former surgeon is to go on trial in France on Monday charged with raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 former patients, most of them children. Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, is already in jail after a court in 2020 found him guilty of abusing four children, including two of his nieces. In the latest trial, Read More

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17 h. ago Corporate Earnings, Dividends To Trigger Mixed Stock Market Performance

The stock market has been on the uptrend for the fifth consecutive week and this movement was driven by investors taking positions for portfolio rebalancing, prompted by pressured sell-offs across various counters and shaped by expectations and outcomes of the newly rebased CPI report and MPC decisions, where the policy committee unanimously decided to pause […]

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17 h. ago Consumer goods stock surges by 6.6 per cent inanticipation of Ramadan

Tribune Online Consumer goods stock surges by 6.6 per cent inanticipation of Ramadan As Muslim faithfuls worldwide prepare for the holy month of Ramadan which begins in few days, the Consumer Goods index of the Nigerian Exchange maintained bullish performance last week with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rising by 0.41 percent week-on-week (WoW) to close at 108,497.40 basis points. Across the sectoral front, market performance was […] Consumer goods stock surges by 6.6 per cent inanticipation of Ramadan Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Oil Exploration: 20 Ogoni Communities Demand Creation Of Bori State

Ahead of the planned resumption of oil exploration activities in Ogoniland in Rivers State, no fewer than 20 communities have demanded the creation of Bori State. During the weekend, the communities made the demand at Kpor, the headquarters of the state’s Gokana local government area, during a town hall meeting organised by the Ogoni Dialogue […]

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22 h. ago We have over N600bn worth of petrol to meet local needs –Dangote

•Strengthens energy ties with Zambia   By Adewale Sanyaolu   President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has revealed that his refinery has enough petrol in storage to sufficiently meet the local needs of Nigeria. Speaking at the weekend, Dangote disclosed that the oil refinery has “more than half a billion litres of petroleum […] The post We have over N600bn worth of petrol to meet local needs –Dangote appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Tax reform: N’Assembly engages caucus leaders as hearing begins

After weeks of uncertainty, the Senate will today (Monday) commence a public hearing on the tax reform bills. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives will open its doors for stakeholders’ input on the controversial bills, which sparked intense debate during plenary two weeks ago before their eventual passage for second reading. The Chairman of the Read More

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26 h. ago Bangladesh to work with PH City Chamber to boost trade, investments

…Open ‘desk office’ in PHCCIMA secretariat Officials from the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh spent most of last week in Rivers read more Bangladesh to work with PH City Chamber to boost trade, investments

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27 h. ago We have enough petrol for local demands, Dangote assures Nigerians

Aliko Dangote has said that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has enough Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, in storage to meet Nigeria’s demand. Speaking over the weekend after a tour of the refinery by Zambia’s Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote, Dangote revealed that the facility has over half a billion litres of refined petroleum Read More

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33 h. ago Insecurity: Taraba communities sign peace pact to end ethnic clashes

Tribune Online Insecurity: Taraba communities sign peace pact to end ethnic clashes The Wukari, Takum and Ussa Communities of Taraba have signed a peace document initiated by the Gideon and Funmi Para-Mallam Peace foundation, to end ethnic clashes. Nigerian Tribune reports that the  Gideon & Funmi Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, a non governmental organisation, supported by the British High Commission Abuja, through  the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office […] Insecurity: Taraba communities sign peace pact to end ethnic clashes Tribune Online

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