75 m. ago Myanmar junta declares one week of national mourning after quake

Myanmar’s ruling junta declared a week of national mourning on Monday for victims of the country’s devastating earthquake, which has killed more than 1,700 people. The official mourning period runs until April 6, the junta said in a statement, with national flags to fly at half-mast. AFP Details later Read More

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2 h. ago Experts Blame Weak Law Enforcement For Digital Rights Violation

A Digital Rights expert Friday Odeh has attributed weak enforcement of existing laws and limited public awareness to increase in digital rights violation of Nigerians. Odeh who is the Country Director of Accountability Lab Nigeria, disclosed this in Makurdi during a One-Day Digital Rights Roundtable Engagement for Civil Society Organizations,(CSOs) Government officials and the media […]

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2 h. ago 2027: Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna central senatorial seat

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has announced his intention to contest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions Read More

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3 h. ago Success in fashion industry requires huge sacrifice – fashion expert

A Nigerian designer, Ronke Gbenga, says achieving success in the fashion industry requires immense sacrifice. Gbenga, the Chief Executive Officer read more Success in fashion industry requires huge sacrifice – fashion expert

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4 h. ago Zurab Pololikashvili: Consolidating tourism’s position as major global economic force

Since assuming office in 2018 as secretary general, United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, has brought some transformative read more Zurab Pololikashvili: Consolidating tourism’s position as major global economic force

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4 h. ago 2027: Shehu Sani Declares Interest In Kaduna Senatorial Seat

The senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has declared interest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. He said, “Any politician who is going to contest election will be dependent on political equation […]

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4 h. ago Middle Belt not part of coalition against Tinubu in 2027 —Wuyep

Tribune Online Middle Belt not part of coalition against Tinubu in 2027 —Wuyep THE chairman of the Plateau State of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Elders Forum, Ambassador Danladi Wuyep, has said the Middle Belt is not part of the ongoing coalition against President Bola Tinubu seeking a second term in office in 2027. Wuyep, who said the Muslim-Muslim ticket had backfired on the North, averred that the […] Middle Belt not part of coalition against Tinubu in 2027 —Wuyep Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Student Body Lauds Ogun Police Chief, Calls For Action Against Sexual Crimes

The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a prominent Pan-African student organization, has commended the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, for his proactive approach in tackling crime and social vices. The group also called for a stronger partnership in addressing rape, sexual harassment, and cultism in the state. Speaking after a meeting with the […]

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10 h. ago Benue monarch lauds UNICEF’s campaign against open defecation

A traditional ruler in Benue State, Tyo-or Tsambe Ward, Tyav Aondoakaa, has lauded the United Nations Children’s Fund and its partners for leading the campaign to end open defecation. He, therefore, called on his subjects to adopt the use of toilets to end open defecation in the state. The monarch spoke on Saturday at Gbem Read More

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14 h. ago Money For Hospital Project Paid In Full Multiple Times With Nothing In Place — ICPC

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, said the agency uncovered massive corruption where some (unnamed) government officials paid 100 per cent fees for a hospital project that was never built. The ICPC chairman said the most troubling part of the corruption was that the officials ensured […]

Economics

14 h. ago Ohanaeze Ndigbo Reaffirms Support For Matawalle, Condemns Allegations Against Minister

The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, amidst allegations of abuse of office from some quarters. In a statement by Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Deputy President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the group categorically dismissed the claims as not only baseless but […]

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17 h. ago N24bn monthly salaries drive Oyo’s economic stability – Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said his administration has ensured economic stability in the state through the monthly payment of about N24 billion in salaries to state and local government workers. Makinde made this known on Sunday when a delegation of Muslim clerics, traditional rulers, and political officeholders visited his Ikolaba, Ibadan, residence after the Read More

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18 h. ago Navy Rescues 15 Passengers, Recovers Cargo Boat From Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 15 passengers on board a local commercial boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB), Bonny, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Al-Mustapha who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred during […]

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22 h. ago Pope prays for victims of earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand as health condition improves

The Holy See Press Office on Friday disclosed that Pope Francis’ health condition continues to improve just as the Holy read more Pope prays for victims of earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand as health condition improves

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23 h. ago Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has secured a 12 billion Japanese Yen loan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to boost food production under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari, in a statement at the weekend by the Chief Information Officer, Eremah […] The post Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Edo In Kano Condemn Uromi Killing, Police Dispel Reprisal Rumour

Edo Community Association in Kano State has condemned the killing of travellers in Uromi, saying they stood with President Bola Tinubu and the Edo State governor in expressing sympathy with the affected families. The public relations officer of the association on behalf of their president, Dr. Patrick Agbaror, urged security agencies to properly investigate the […]

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25 h. ago Delta: Police deny torturing suspect to death, launch investigation

Tribune Online Delta: Police deny torturing suspect to death, launch investigation The Delta State Police Command has responded to allegations circulating on social media that officers of its Rapid Response Squad (RRS) tortured one Mr Paul Obukohwo to death. The command has denied these claims, stating that Obukohwo fell ill while in custody and later died in hospital. According to a statement released by the command, […] Delta: Police deny torturing suspect to death, launch investigation Tribune Online

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27 h. ago ‘Not a hope in hell’: Irish politicians reject Conor McGregor’s presidential bid

Tribune Online ‘Not a hope in hell’: Irish politicians reject Conor McGregor’s presidential bid Conor McGregor’s attempt to run for the Irish presidency has been met with outright rejection from politicians, with not a single Oireachtas member expressing support for his nomination. The former MMA fighter, who is appealing a civil case in which a jury found that he raped a woman, needs significant backing before he can officially […] ‘Not a hope in hell’: Irish politicians reject Conor McGregor’s presidential bid Tribune Online

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28 h. ago What to know about Ebenezer Kolawole, acting MD/CEO, Unity Bank

Unity Bank recently announced the appointment of Ebenezer Kolawole as its acting managing director/chief executive officer (MD/CEO) following the retirement read more What to know about Ebenezer Kolawole, acting MD/CEO, Unity Bank

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34 h. ago EFCC ignores court ruling six months after businessman’s acquittal

Six months after the Lagos State High Court acquitted the Chief Executive Officer of Rianol Energy, Mark Obisesan, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly failed to release his confiscated belongings as directed by the court. The EFCC’s Lagos zonal office had arrested Obisesan for possession of a suspected fake traveller’s cheque worth $10,000. Read More

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