80 m. ago SATH Soccer Tournament Earns Industry Praise for Business Engagement Through Sport

The SATH Soccer Tournament returned for its second edition today, reinforcing its place as one of Nigeria’s emerging industry-wide platforms focused on wellness, workplace culture, and cross-sector engagement. Organized by Signal Alliance Technology Holding (SATH), the tournament brought together professionals from a diverse range of organizations for a day of competitive football in a format […]

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4 h. ago Poor Investment In Education Responsible For Development Setbacks – Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has decried poor investment in education, saying government’s failure to prioritise education is responsible for the current development setbacks in the country. The former Anambra State governor said this yesterday when he visited a private science college owned by a […]

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5 h. ago Every sudden, unexpected maternal death qualifies for an autopsy

Tribune Online Every sudden, unexpected maternal death qualifies for an autopsy By: Vivian Ihechu (NAN) Some medical experts have advocated for a comprehensive national audit of maternal deaths, emphasising the critical role of autopsies in understanding and reducing mortality rates across Nigeria. Speaking on the sidelines of a media chat in Lagos, the medical researchers stressed the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to investigating maternal mortality, […] Every sudden, unexpected maternal death qualifies for an autopsy Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Natasha: Judiciary Is Last Hope Of The Oppressed, Says Action Collective

A civic advocacy group, the Action Collective, has praised the Nigerian judiciary for declaring the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate as unconstitutional and illegal, describing the verdict as a bold affirmation of judicial independence and a beacon of hope for oppressed citizens. LEADERSHIP reports that the ruling, delivered by Justice […]

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21 h. ago Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention

By Lukman Olabiyi Indigenous Tiv communities in Nasarawa State have raised the alarm over what they describe as systemic killings, violent displacement, and illegal occupation of their ancestral lands, allegedly carried out with the backing of the state government. The communities raised the alarm in a statement issued on its behalf by the Senior Advocate […] The post Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago How Nigeria can transform cassava crop from subsistence to industrial driver

As Africa’s most populous nation seeks to diversify its economy away from oil and drive industrialisation, cassava crop has been read more How Nigeria can transform cassava crop from subsistence to industrial driver

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28 h. ago London Mayor Sadiq Khan to visit Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa

Sadiq Khan is to visit Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa to celebrate the cultural links between London and Africa and read more London Mayor Sadiq Khan to visit Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa

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28 h. ago CDS Musa Pledges Collaboration With NIS To Enhance Military Sports Training

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has expressed the military’s readiness to collaborate with the National Institute for Sports (NIS) in the training and retraining of coaches and athletes to achieve optimal performance. General Musa stated this during a courtesy visit by the NIS management, led by its director-general, Comrade Philip Shaibu, […]

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29 h. ago CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued an urgent call for the cancellation of illegitimate debts, sweeping reforms of global financial institutions, and increased legislative engagement in Nigeria’s development financing.    CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, made the call at the Financing for Development Conference, in Sevilla […] The post CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago MUSWEN briefs notable figures on 10th General Assembly, felicitates Babalakin

Tribune Online MUSWEN briefs notable figures on 10th General Assembly, felicitates Babalakin THE leadership of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) last week commenced visits to notable figures to brief them on the forthcoming 10th Annual General Assembly of the organisation. Their first port of call was the palace of the Timi of Ede, Oba Monirudeen Adesola Lawal Laminisa I. Leader of the delegation and […] MUSWEN briefs notable figures on 10th General Assembly, felicitates Babalakin Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, State Police, Rotational President

Enugu State governor Dr. Peter Mbah has called for the creation of an additional state in the Southeast to make it equal to the other six geopolitical zones. Mbah also advocated for a rotational presidency and state police to give every part of the country a sense of belonging and better secure the nation. He […]

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34 h. ago Foundation urges Soludo to protect the economically vulnerable in Anambra

By Zika Bobby Tilova for Africa, a charity foundation, has called on Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo to implement policies that will protect the economically vulnerable and low income earners in the state. Co-founder of the American based foundation, Martin Nwabueze, made the call when he paid an advocacy visit to Dr. Law Mefor, Commissioner […] The post Foundation urges Soludo to protect the economically vulnerable in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Nigeria and Brazil deepen cultural ties in creative industry exchange

Tribune Online Nigeria and Brazil deepen cultural ties in creative industry exchange In a landmark moment for cultural diplomacy and cross-continental collaboration, the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria, in partnership with Filmhouse Group, welcomed a high-level Brazilian delegation to Filmhouse Cinemas – IMAX, Lekki, Lagos. The visit was part of a broader cultural and economic mission aimed at strengthening bilateral ties through the creative industries. […] Nigeria and Brazil deepen cultural ties in creative industry exchange Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Customs seals 3 bonded terminals over infractions, seizes 27 smuggled containers

By Steve Agbota Intensifying its efforts to combat smuggling and non-compliance within the nation’s busiest port corridor, the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday said that it sealed three bonded terminals under its command for various infractions. This is even as the Command also intercepted 27 containers of contraband goods valued […] The post Customs seals 3 bonded terminals over infractions, seizes 27 smuggled containers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano

Tribune Online VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano Tinubu, during a condolence visit to the family of late business mogul Alhaji Aminu Dantata, described his demise as a great loss—not just to the Dantata family, but to Nigeria and the entire Ummah. VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano Tribune Online

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42 h. ago PICTORIAL: VP Shettima Visits Kano To Condole With Dantata’s Family

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has visited Kano State to condole with the family of the late elder statesman and billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away last week. VP Shettima was received on arrival at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) by Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, before […]

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43 h. ago Taiwan extols Nigeria’s diplomatic endeavors in St. Lucia and The Caribbean states

Taiwanese government has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s successful State visit to the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia as a read more Taiwan extols Nigeria’s diplomatic endeavors in St. Lucia and The Caribbean states

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44 h. ago Apapa Customs generates N1.38trn, seals three bonded terminals in six months

Tribune Online Apapa Customs generates N1.38trn, seals three bonded terminals in six months The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday announced a significant milestone in its operations, recording a revenue collection of ₦1.38 trillion in... Apapa Customs generates N1.38trn, seals three bonded terminals in six months Tribune Online

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44 h. ago First Lady Tinubu donates N1 billion to victims of Plateau violence

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the people of Plateau State to cease hostilities and foster peaceful coexistence. She vowed never to visit the state again on a sympathy visit due to what she described as unnecessary killings. Speaking when she and her Renewed Hope Initiative team visited […] The post First Lady Tinubu donates N1 billion to victims of Plateau violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Kaduna Central: We’re yet to feel impact of your representation, women group tell Senator Adamu

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A prominent women’s advocacy group in Kaduna Central Senatorial District has sharply criticised Senator Lawal Adamu for what it described as two years of non-performance, lack of constituency engagement, and failure to provide empowerment programmes, particularly for women, youth, and vulnerable groups. In a statement issued to newsmen, the Women Forum […] The post Kaduna Central: We’re yet to feel impact of your representation, women group tell Senator Adamu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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