1 hour ago W’Cup qualifiers: Chelle’s defensive choices for Eagles amid injury crisis

From defence to attack, the injury worries for new Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle seem unending ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After worrying updates about midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Onyedika, the backline has taken some hits too with stand-in captain William Troost-Ekong currently Read More

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2 h. ago NACCIMA, OPSN oppose FTZ taxation, submit memorandum to N’Assembly

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Organized Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) have formally opposed the proposed taxation of Free Trade Zones (FTZs) by submitting a memorandum to the National Assembly. In their submission, NACCIMA and OPSN urged lawmakers to expunge sections of the Nigeria Tax Bill […] The post NACCIMA, OPSN oppose FTZ taxation, submit memorandum to N’Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Osun crisis: Adeleke denies changing LG accounts signatories

The Osun State Government, on Wednesday, refuted claims that it was forcing career officers in local governments to change signatories to council accounts amid the ongoing tussle between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress over local government control. The Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement  in Osun, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, Read More

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2 h. ago NAFDAC Sensitises Stakeholders On New Apps To Detect Fake Medicines

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged the public and stakeholders to utilise its newly deployed technologies to verify the genuinity of products, especially medicines, to curb rampant counterfeit and fake medical products. Speaking during a two-day sensitisation workshop for stakeholders on Wednesday in Kano, NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola […]

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3 h. ago Ogoni women threaten nude protest over planned oil exploration

Women from the Ogoni ethnic nationality in Rivers State have vowed to protest nude if the Federal Government goes ahead to resume oil extraction in the area without addressing their grievances. Speaking under the auspices of “Ogoni Women Coalition for Sustainable Environment,” the women said they would not allow the resumption of oil activities in Read More

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4 h. ago Coalition urges AGF, NJC intervention in Benue judicial crisis

the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and the National Judicial Council have been urged to intervene in the judicial crisis in Benue State. The PUNCH reports that the Benue State House of Assembly passed a resolution, recommending the removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, based on Read More

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5 h. ago Rivers counsels varsity on robust PR to boost funding, global recognition

The Rivers State government has urged the management of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu–Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt to develop a robust public relations presence to attract external funding to the institution. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson made the call while presenting his keynote address at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop Read More

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5 h. ago Stop frivolous petitions against MAN, host community urges A’Ibom groups

Maritime Academy of Nigeria’s host community, Akpakip Eyo Abasi group of villages of Oron, in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has urged certain individuals and groups sponsoring and financing frivolous petitions against the academy to desist forthwith. The community said such petitions can jeopardise the federal government’s efforts in developing the institution Read More

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6 h. ago Umahi laments cost of cement, urges reduction to N7,000 per bag

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has lamented the skyrocketing price of cement, stating that it has had a significant negative effect on ongoing infrastructure projects across the country. The minister also appealed to cement manufacturers to reduce the price from N9,500 to N7,000, urging that such a decrease would facilitate the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Read More

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8 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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8 h. ago Uwaleke calls for NNPCL’s capital market listing to drive economic growth

Uche Uwaleke, Nigeria’s first Professor of Capital Market, has urged Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to take a bold read more Uwaleke calls for NNPCL’s capital market listing to drive economic growth

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9 h. ago Tinubu secures APC backing, moves to end party crises in states

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, said he is keen to stabilise the All Progressives Congress by resolving the lingering crisis in state chapters of the party. He, therefore, asked the party’s National Working Committee to form a team to consider the fault lines, appealing for calm during the peace talks. “However, there are a few Read More

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10 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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10 h. ago Ramadan: Philanthropist Olusoji Donates Cash To Gamji Arewa Group, Muslim Faithful In Kogi

Popular Kogi State-born philanthropist, Asiwaju Prince Olatunji Olusoji, has in his usual ways of giving back to the society, donated cash gifts for Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council and Muslim faithful in Ayere community, Ijumu local government area of Kogi State ahead of this year’s Ramadan fast. Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council is a coalition […]

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10 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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11 h. ago Soldier, villager injured in A’Ibom violent clash over diesel theft

An army officer and a villager have been hospitalised, while several vehicles were set ablaze following a violent clash in Ette community, Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The crisis, which broke out on Tuesday, was reportedly triggered by a confrontation between the officer and suspected diesel thieves operating in the area. A community Read More

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13 h. ago Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members Governor Adeleke who condemned the reprehensible attacks on PDP members by violent actors in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the past few days, said killing for political control is barbaric. Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members Tribune Online

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13 h. ago ‘50GB In Nigeria Doesn’t Last Three Days, But 20GB In UK Lasts A Month’ – IGoSave Laments

Nigerian comedian Otaghware Onodjayeke, known as Igosave, has urged authorities to investigate telecom companies in the country, alleging they are defrauding citizens. He made this appeal following the recent tariff increase by major internet providers in Nigeria. Currently in the United Kingdom, the comedian observed that internet data is faster and more reliable there than […] The post ‘50GB In Nigeria Doesn’t Last Three Days, But 20GB In UK Lasts A Month’ – IGoSave Laments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago JOSTUM Shuts Down Over Abduction Of Varsity Students In Benue

Following the kidnapping incident on the campus of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM) in Benue State, the management of the University has ordered all students to vacate their hostels with immediate effect. The directive followed the abduction of three students by unknown armed assailants near Zamfara Hostel and Ring Road in North Core part […]

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13 h. ago Group Urges Tinubu, Obi To Support Amaechi For 2027 Presidency

In a bold political move ahead of the 2027 presidential election, a coalition of youth activists and entertainment figures under the banner of Igbo Youth Celebrities for Rotimi Amaechi, in collaboration with the Southern Celebrities Guild, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi to step aside and rally […]

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