40 m. ago Ogun confirms 415 temporary health workers as permanent staff

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the regularisation and absorption of 415 temporary health workers across the state-owned hospitals into the state pensionable workforce. Speaking during the regularisation exercise held on Friday at the Staff Development Centre, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, the state capital, the Permanent Secretary of the Hospitals Management Board, Olayinka Elemide, thanked Abiodun Read More

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98 m. ago Fubara, Adebayo, George others seeks electoral reforms ahead 2027

… Leaders blame votes-trading, weak institutions for bad governance The widening culture of vote-buying, weak institutions and inefficient of the read more Fubara, Adebayo, George others seeks electoral reforms ahead 2027

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1 hour ago Ramadan: Prayers for good leadership, nation, Gov Bago charges Muslims

Tribune Online Ramadan: Prayers for good leadership, nation, Gov Bago charges Muslims In a heartfelt message marking the commencement of Ramadan, Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has called on Nigerlites to engage in sustained prayers for the President, the nation, and the state government. He emphasized the importance of seeking divine guidance to ensure the security of lives and property while steering the country toward prosperity. […] Ramadan: Prayers for good leadership, nation, Gov Bago charges Muslims Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Adeleke Sets Up Panel Of Enquiry On Esa Oke/Ayegunle Chieftaincy Dispute

Special adviser to the governor of Osun State on House of Assembly Matters, Hon Ropo Oyewole, has been appointed by the state government to head a panel of enquiry on Esa Oke and Ido Ayegunle chieftaincy dispute in Obokun local government area of the state. His appointment followed the approval of the constitution of the […]

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3 h. ago ‘My husband gave me blows, chased me around with knife when I was pregnant with twins’

Tribune Online ‘My husband gave me blows, chased me around with knife when I was pregnant with twins’ Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has ruled that a couple, Balikis and Yekini, go their different ways. Balikis, who dragged her husband, Yekini, to court, accused him of irresponsibility, battery and alleged that he was a threat to her life. Balikis stated that  Yekini constantly neglected and starved her. She added that […] ‘My husband gave me blows, chased me around with knife when I was pregnant with twins’ Tribune Online

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3 h. ago ‘My husband fed me, our 3 children, his 3 other children with a bag of rice per year, N1,000 per day’

Tribune Online ‘My husband fed me, our 3 children, his 3 other children with a bag of rice per year, N1,000 per day’ A woman, Tosin, has prayed Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, to end her relationship with her husband, Dare, on account of irresponsibility, deciet and for being a threat to her life. Tosin told the court that Dare lied to her while they were courting that he had a child outside wedlock, but […] ‘My husband fed me, our 3 children, his 3 other children with a bag of rice per year, N1,000 per day’ Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Did You Know? Each Hour Of Screen Time Increases Children’s Risk Of Myopia

As technology continues to be an integral part of our daily lives, it’s no surprise that children are spending more time on screens. Whether it’s for school, entertainment, or socialising, screen time is now a regular part of childhood. However, recent studies show that every hour children spend on screens can increase the risk of […]

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4 h. ago A Journey of Integrity and Justice: An Interview with Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu

In this enlightening conversation, Lehlé Baldé sits down with Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile, a trailblazer in Nigeria’s legal landscape, whose career read more A Journey of Integrity and Justice: An Interview with Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile

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4 h. ago Customs Seeks CBN’s Approval For Banks Integration Into B’Odogwu

The comptroller-general of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) to grant the necessary approvals for Authorised Dealer Banks to integrate into the B’Odogwu system. The authorisation, according to the Customs boss, will enable seamless transactions ahead of full deployment of the platform in other commands. Speaking during a courtesy […]

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6 h. ago Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers

•Sacks Rivers’ council chairmen, orders Amaewhule-led Assembly to resume legislative duties     From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Supreme Court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AG-F) from further releasing funds to the Rivers State Government until a valid Appropriation Act is passed by a lawfully […] The post Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Customs intercepts 1, 043 bags of rice, 452 tyres, PMS, others in Oyo, Osun

By Oluseye Ojo The Nigerian Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command, has intercepted 1, 043 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 452 pieces of used tyres, two bales of used clothes and 233 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Oyo and Osun States. The Area Controller for the command, Joseph Olugbuyi Adelaja, .made the disclosure on […] The post Customs intercepts 1, 043 bags of rice, 452 tyres, PMS, others in Oyo, Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago President approves N54.99tn 2025 budget, hails govt’s progress

President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed into law the N54.99tn 2025 Appropriation Bill in a small ceremony at the State House, Abuja. He praised the collective work of his administration and Nigerians which, he said, was yielding results despite a rough start when he assumed office in 2023. The bill was passed by the two Read More

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10 h. ago Tinubu, Sultan, seek prayers for Nigeria as Ramadan begins today

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that Ramadan will start today. Speaking from his palace, Abubakar announced that the crescent moon was sighted evening of February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban. The Sultan urged all Muslims to dedicate the holy month to prayers, seeking Allah’s blessings and guidance for Read More

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11 h. ago LASG, development partners collaborate against building collapse

The Lagos State Government and a coalition of development partners, including the Policy Innovation Centre, BiNTA Fellowship, Nigerian Economic Summit Group, and Integrity Organisation, have teamed up to explore behavioural insights as a solution to building collapse. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, Olalekan Shodeinde, who spoke at a workshop with the theme ‘Nudging Read More

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13 h. ago PANDEF urges S’Court to review judgment on Rivers allocation

The Pan Niger Delta Forum has called for a reconsideration of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the suspension of allocations to Rivers State. The apex court had, on Friday, upheld a Federal High Court’s decision directing the Central Bank of Nigeria to withhold funds meant for local government areas in Rivers State. In a statement Read More

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13 h. ago Gov Eno Seeks Federal Intervention On Gully Erosion, Ibom Deep Seaport

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the state’s worsening ecological challenges and also support the long-awaited Ibom Deep Seaport project. Speaking after leading a high-powered delegation to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Governor Eno emphasised that Akwa Ibom was facing severe environmental threats, particularly from […]

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14 h. ago Don’t Commit Suicide Because Of Sexual Molestation, Group Tells Victims

A group operating under the aegis of Centre for Gender Economic Initiative (CGE Africa) has charged young girls who had been sexually molested not to take their own lives, but seek justice until it is served. Executive director of the organisation, Uchenna Idoko, gave the charge during an interview with LEADERSHIP shortly after the Activism […]

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14 h. ago ‘Impunity Will No Longer Be Tolerated’ – Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Assembly Crisis

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has hailed the Supreme Court’s decision affirming the legitimacy of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. The apex court also upheld a previous ruling barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations […] The post ‘Impunity Will No Longer Be Tolerated’ – Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Assembly Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Standard Chartered Bank pegs daily ATM withdrawal at N70,000

As lenders implement new charges March 1 Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has pegged the daily cash withdrawal from Automated Teller read more Standard Chartered Bank pegs daily ATM withdrawal at N70,000

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15 h. ago Sokoto accuses ASUU of destabilising education, seeks return to classrooms

The Sokoto State Government has strongly condemned the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Sokoto State University chapter, describing it as unnecessary and politically motivated. Speaking at a press conference in Sokoto on Friday, the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Isa Muhammad Maishanu, expressed disappointment over the decision of ASUU-SSU Read More

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