58 m. ago Abia gov’s wife urges stakeholders on measles vaccination campaign

The wife of Abia State governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has charged critical stakeholders to ensure that the state oncoming Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign in the state gets to the grassroot. The stakeholders include wives of the mayors of Local Government Areas, and community leaders, among others. In a meeting with the stakeholders in Umuahia, the state Read More

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62 m. ago Edo: Go after travellers’ killers, Barau tells security agencies

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Friday condemned the murder of travelling hunters in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, urging security agencies to immediately go after the perpetrators. Barau made the appeal in a condolence message issued in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Read More

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65 m. ago Oyo fines 32 offenders N50,000 each for dumping of waste illegally

Oyo State Government on Friday prosecuted 32 individuals for indiscriminate waste disposal, including dumping sachet water nylons, refuse, and other waste materials at road medians and unauthorised places. The Tribunal judge, Barrister Olumide Abifarin, disclosed this during a hearing held at the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Ibadan. A statement by the Commissioner for Read More

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1 hour ago Tinubu makes new appointments to River basin development authorities

President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to lead the River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The President appointed Sowade Adebayo as the Executive Director of Engineering Services at the Read More

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2 h. ago Ogun court jails mother, daughter for stealing ponmo, stockfish

An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court in Isabo on Friday told a middle-aged woman, Falilatu Amidu and her daughter, Ayisatu Amidu, to go spend six months behind bars for stealing dry ponmo (cow skin), stock fish and dried meat valued at N1million. The court, however, gave an option of N5,000 fine with a condition that Falilatu and Read More

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2 h. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu gives 19 APC state chairmen, spokesman, others board appointments

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The statement also said the President approved Read More

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3 h. ago ‘My Knight In Shining Armor’, First Lady Celebrates Tinubu At 73

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu has penned a heartfelt message in honour of her husband, President Bola Tinubu as he marks his 73rd birthday. In a brief but emotional statement released on Friday, the First Lady described the President whose birthday is on Saturday, March 29 as her “knight in shining armor,” praising his […]

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3 h. ago Rivers: Ibas tasks paramilitary agencies on synergy with other security organs

Approves salary payment for workers, suspended political appointees From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has charged paramilitary organisations to continue to work collaboratively with other security agencies to keep the state safer and peaceful. The administrator stated that there could not be any meaningful development without a […] The post Rivers: Ibas tasks paramilitary agencies on synergy with other security organs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Rivers administrator orders payment of suspended appointees, workers’ salaries

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, had ordered the immediate payment of salaries of all state civil servants and suspended appointees of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The approval for the payment of March 2025 salaries also covers all public servants and payments of pensioners in the state. This comes 24 hours after Read More

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3 h. ago Benue assembly seeks Supreme Court’s intervention in CJ’s removal

The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a resolution to approach the Supreme Court for the interpretation of section 292 ( 1) A (11) as it pertains to the removal of a Chief Judge. The Majority Leader of the House, Saater Tiseer, during the plenary on Friday, described as an aberration for the state Read More

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4 h. ago Insurgency: Troops arrest nine suspected terrorists, 11 oil thieves

Tribune Online Insurgency: Troops arrest nine suspected terrorists, 11 oil thieves The Defence Headquarters, DHQ on Friday said that its troops and other security agencies within the week neutralized scores of notorious Terrorists and arrested nine suspected fighters, including a notorious terrorist identified as Abdullahi Ali in the North-East. This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Director Defence […] Insurgency: Troops arrest nine suspected terrorists, 11 oil thieves Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Benue Assembly heads to Supreme Court over removal of Chief Judge

Tribune Online Benue Assembly heads to Supreme Court over removal of Chief Judge The majority leader further explained that after the tongue - lashing of the Benue State House of Assembly, the House of Representatives, on Wednesday 26th March, 2025 passed for a second Reading Benue Assembly heads to Supreme Court over removal of Chief Judge Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Rivers administrator urges paramilitary to boost patrols, tackle crime

The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.) has charged paramilitary agencies to increase patrols in order to avert crime and criminality in the state. Also, Ibas harped on collaboration among the various security agencies in the state to keep the state safer and more peaceful, saying there cannot be any meaningful Read More

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7 h. ago VeryDarkMan Reacts As Court Blocks His Arrest In Mercy Chinwo’s Legal Feud

A Federal High Court has stepped in to stop the arrest of social media critic VeryDarkMan amid his ongoing legal battle with gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her former manager. The controversy began after a Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, issued a bench warrant for VeryDarkMan on March 13, 2025. This came […] The post VeryDarkMan Reacts As Court Blocks His Arrest In Mercy Chinwo’s Legal Feud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago UPDATED: Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face trial for alleged tax fraud

Real Madrid’s legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next week for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the Madrid court which will hear the case said Friday. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months for the 65-year-old Italian, accusing him of having cost Spain’s treasury Read More

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10 h. ago Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face trial for alleged tax fraud

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next Wednesday for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the Madrid court which will hear the case said Friday. The Madrid state prosecutor’s office accuses the 65-year-old Italian of having cost Spain’s treasury more than one million euros ($1.1 million) in undeclared earnings Read More

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12 h. ago Eniola Badmus Sparks Reactions Over Support For Tinubu’s Mandate

Eniola Badmus, actress and Special Assistant for Social Events and Public Hearings to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has once again declared her support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Despite the economic challenges Nigerians are facing, Badmus, a strong advocate for Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, maintained that her stance […] The post Eniola Badmus Sparks Reactions Over Support For Tinubu’s Mandate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Propose 60 years, first degree for presidential, gubernatorial candidates

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representative has also approved a bill proposing 60 years as the maximum age limit for presidential and gubernatorial candidates for second reading. The bill sponsored by the member representing Ideato Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, is also proposing a minimum of first degree as educational qualifications […] The post Propose 60 years, first degree for presidential, gubernatorial candidates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago UNICAL alumni affirms support for Justice Agim amid convocation controversy

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The University of Calabar Alumni Association has come to the defence of an alumnus of the institution and Supreme Court judge, Justice Emmanuel Agim, over the controversy about his participation in the 37th convocation ceremony and 50th anniversary celebration of the institution. The alumni in a statement by its national president, […] The post UNICAL alumni affirms support for Justice Agim amid convocation controversy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Tinubu, Atiku, Obi May Be Banned From Presidential, Governorship Elections As Bill To Ban Over 60

House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to stop anyone above 60 years from contesting for election to the Offices of the President and Governor in Nigeria. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the legislation, if finally get approval, it will deny President Bola Tinubu, former vice president, Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s […] The post Tinubu, Atiku, Obi May Be Banned From Presidential, Governorship Elections As Bill To Ban Over 60-Year-Olds Passes Second Reading At House Of Reps appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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