2 h. ago 7:7 cultism day: Police arrest 52, read riot act to hoteliers

By Christopher Oji The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 52 suspected Cultists during  joint raids of their  hideouts in the state . The arrests were made while the suspects were in preparation to unleash mayhem on innocent people during the 7:7 Cultism Day in the state . The police have therefore , warned hoteliers  […] The post 7:7 cultism day: Police arrest 52, read riot act to hoteliers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago WHO pushes for 50% tax hike on sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50 per cent through taxation over the next 10 years, to help curb rising non-communicable diseases (WHO). The global push was contained in a recent statement published on its website, the United […] The post WHO pushes for 50% tax hike on sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Ogun Police Vows To Arrest Cultists Who Celebrate ‘777’ Anniversary On Monday

Ogun State Police Command has vowed to arrest anyone planning illegal gatherings or processions that are organised in connection with 777 cult anniversary celebration across the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the 777 date, which falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of every year has been linked to violent conflicts in some […] The post Ogun Police Vows To Arrest Cultists Who Celebrate ‘777’ Anniversary On Monday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tariffs will ‘boomerang’ on 100 countries if , US govt warns

Tribune Online Tariffs will ‘boomerang’ on 100 countries if , US govt warns So far, only three countries have confirmed trade agreements with the US. Tariffs will ‘boomerang’ on 100 countries if , US govt warns Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Tinubu’s govt has borrowed more than Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari combined — Obi

Tribune Online Tinubu’s govt has borrowed more than Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari combined — Obi Obi made the remark on Sunday while speaking on... Tinubu’s govt has borrowed more than Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari combined — Obi Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Journalists should lead advocacy for Mass Communication policy amid AI revolution – Ukonu

• As Mgboji warns of risks of using free AI tools   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   At the State House Press Corps’ two-day workshop on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Utilisation for Effective Journalism,” Head of the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Michael Ukonu, made a compelling case for journalists to […] The post Journalists should lead advocacy for Mass Communication policy amid AI revolution – Ukonu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago 2027: Wike Cautions Nigerians Against Propaganda Of Opposition

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned Nigerians against falling for opposition propaganda ahead of the 2027 elections, while highlighting the transformative achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking during a thanksgiving service at Saint James Anglican Church in Asokoro, Abuja, the minister cautioned religious leaders against repeating what he called […]

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11 h. ago Ekiti govt begins training of 500 newly recruited Amotekun, anti

Tribune Online Ekiti govt begins training of 500 newly recruited Amotekun, anti-grazing corps The Ekiti State Government has announced the commencement of a three-week training programme for 500 newly recruited officers and personnel of the Amotekun, Anti-Grazing, and Agro-Marshal Corps. Ekiti govt begins training of 500 newly recruited Amotekun, anti-grazing corps Tribune Online

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13 h. ago 83% of Nigerians don’t trust Tinubu govt, NASS, Judiciary — Survey

Tribune Online 83% of Nigerians don’t trust Tinubu govt, NASS, Judiciary — Survey A recent survey conducted by an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan opinion research think-tank known as Africa Polling Institute (API) showed that between 79% to 83% of Nigerians expressed little or no trust in... 83% of Nigerians don’t trust Tinubu govt, NASS, Judiciary — Survey Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Investor bemoans crisis in education sector in Nigeria, shows 3 things govt must do fast

An education investor and founder of a higher school in Port Harcourt has not only bemoaned the lingering crisis in read more Investor bemoans crisis in education sector in Nigeria, shows 3 things govt must do fast

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19 h. ago No Plan To Replace Ailing Deputy Gov With Lawson – Taraba Govt

The Taraba State government has said the deployment of Dr Lawson Emmanuel to the ailing deputy governor’s office is neither a replacement nor a usurpation of the deputy governor’s mandate but a stop-gap measure to ensure that the office continues to function effectively in the interest of governance and service delivery to the people of […]

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25 h. ago Insecurity: Only state police can rescue Nigeria – Okurounmu

Govt officials, senior officers complicit in worsening insecurity • Says Tinubu’s handling of anti-corruption fight poor By Tunde Thomas Elder statesman and former Secretary General, Afenifere, Senator Femi Okurounmu has advised the Tinubu administration to pursue national legislation on the establishment of state police if the All Progressives Congress, APC, is serious about fighting insecurity. […] The post Insecurity: Only state police can rescue Nigeria – Okurounmu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Stakeholders demand port taskforce to tackle $9bn annual Maritime sector loss

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have called for the inauguration of a port sector economic taskforce, warning that continued underenforcement read more Stakeholders demand port taskforce to tackle $9bn annual Maritime sector loss

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30 h. ago Nigerian Gov’t Grants Visa Overstayers Amnesty To Regularise Status

In a bid to boost compliance with the New Visa Regime and strengthen a secure and transparent migration system, the federal government, through the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has introduced the Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty). This amnesty window comes on the heels of increasing concerns about immigration compliance and the […]

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30 h. ago Revocation: Kaduna Govt To Refund Buyers Of Queen Amina, Alhuda

The Kaduna State Government said it will commence refund to those who bought houses at Queen Amina College in Kaduna, Alhuda-huda College in Zaria, and Government Commercial College Zaria. It will be recalled that Governor Uba Sani had recently revoked all previous sales of institutional houses in those legacy schools for overriding public interest. The […]

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37 h. ago Return to your LGUBEAs,” Oyo gov’t tells 202 floating teachers

The Oyo State Government has ordered about two hundred and two (202) teachers who were not integrated into the Post-Primary read more Return to your LGUBEAs,” Oyo gov’t tells 202 floating teachers

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37 h. ago Federal Gov’t Surmounting Inherited Security challenges — NSA

National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that  President Bola Tinubu-led administration remained firm in surmounting inherited security challenges threatening the nation’s unity and future. He emphasised a shift in the national security architecture where veterans remain vital components. Ribadu stated this at the 50th anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 18 […]

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40 h. ago Zamfara parallel assembly illegal, unconstitutional — Gov Lawal’s aide

Tribune Online Zamfara parallel assembly illegal, unconstitutional — Gov Lawal’s aide "Let us believe that the parallel sitting was organised by..." Zamfara parallel assembly illegal, unconstitutional — Gov Lawal’s aide Tribune Online

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41 h. ago We’ll start punching your licences for infractions, FRSC warns drivers

Tribune Online We’ll start punching your licences for infractions, FRSC warns drivers "We’ll begin to deduct points for different infractions, and once we’ve deducted a maximum of..." We’ll start punching your licences for infractions, FRSC warns drivers Tribune Online

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43 h. ago How Tinubu’s govt is surmounting inherited intractable security challenges – NSA

Tribune Online How Tinubu’s govt is surmounting inherited intractable security challenges – NSA “When this administration took office in May 2023, Nigeria faced..." How Tinubu’s govt is surmounting inherited intractable security challenges – NSA Tribune Online

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