2 h. ago Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on seven African countries

Tribune Online Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on seven African countries The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released fresh prophecies regarding several African countries, including Congo, Togo, Benin Republic, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Gambia, and the alliance of Sahel states. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele warned these countries and their presidents about what they […] Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on seven African countries Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Diesel shortage may cause nationwide telecom shutdown, ATCON warns

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria has raised an urgent alarm over a diesel supply crisis caused by an ongoing strike by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers, a branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers. ATCON President, Mr. Tony Emoekpere, disclosed in a statement sighted by PUNCH Online on Sunday that Read More

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11 h. ago Over 77 trucks of substandard drugs seized at Aba, Onitsha, Idumota drug markets —NAFDAC

Tribune Online Over 77 trucks of substandard drugs seized at Aba, Onitsha, Idumota drug markets —NAFDAC THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says over 11,000 shops have been sealed off and 40 individuals arrested in its ongoing nationwide clampdown on fake and substandard medicines. Also, over 77 trucks of substandard drugs were seized at Aba, Onitsha and Idumota drug markets during the period under review. The […] Over 77 trucks of substandard drugs seized at Aba, Onitsha, Idumota drug markets —NAFDAC Tribune Online

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18 h. ago State House earmarks N1.9bn for diesel as solar power plant delays

The Federal Government has allocated N1.99bn to procure diesel for the electric power generators for the State House in 2025. This comes amid delays in the FG’s solar power project initially slated to come on stream between December 2024 and January 2025. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the FG disbursed N88.75m for diesel within the first Read More

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20 h. ago VIDEO: Police warn against spreading falsehoods, deny targeting critics

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned Nigerians against spreading falsehoods, disinformation, mal-information, or distorting facts online, noting that they are criminal offense. In a video statement shared on the Nigerian Police Force’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Adejobi emphasised the importance of fact-checking before sharing information, urging bloggers, journalists, and content Read More

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27 h. ago Road safety officers’ wives warn against scooping fuel from fallen tanker

The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association, on Saturday, urged Nigerians to desist from rushing to scoop fuel from fallen petroleum tankers, warning that it is a deadly act that must be discouraged. The President of ROSOWA, Dr Nefisat Shehu-Mohammed, made the call at a send-forth ceremony in honour of her predecessor, Hajiya Aisha Ladi-Biu, in Read More

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34 h. ago 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

calls for protection of FTZs amid proposed tax reforms The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture read more 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

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35 h. ago Free Zones Taxes: Nigeria Risks Losing $200bn FDIs, 600,000 Jobs, NACCIMA Warns

Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has warned that Nigeria risks losing over $200 billion in foreign direct investments (FDI) from the country if the federal government’s implements the proposed tax reforms targeting tax imposition on Free Trade Zones (FTZs). The chamber also warned that the decision could jeopardise more […]

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35 h. ago OSPRE Trains LG Staff On Early Warning, Response To Conflicts

The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) has conducted training for selected local government areas in Benue State on early warning systems and responses to conflicts and disasters. OSPRE’s programme manager, Hafsah Matazu, stated yesterday that the training was aimed at enhaning the early warning, response, and resilience capabilities of participants. According to OSPRE’s […]

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48 h. ago N14bn Released For Regional Dev’t, But More Funds Needed, Says Minister

The Ministry of Regional Development (MRD) has revealed that only N14.1billion of the N35.2billion approved for its projects in 2023 and 2024 has been released by the Federal Ministry of Finance, raising concerns over funding shortages. During a ministerial briefing in Abuja, the Minister, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, alongside the Minister of State, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, […]

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50 h. ago Insecurity No Excuse For Police Extortion, Corruption In South East

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Hashimu Argungu said police operatives should not use insurgency and Biafra agitation as excuses for corruption and extortion in the South-East states. Argungu gave the warning at the South-East Stakeholders Summit on Peace and Security organised by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in partnership with South-East Civil Society […]

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50 h. ago Nasarawa gov swears in 15 new commissioners, warns against corruption

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Friday swore in 15 new commissioners as members of the State Executive Council. Our correspondent reports that the State House of Assembly had screened and confirmed 16 commissioner nominees, but one of the nominees, Princess Margaret Elayo, could not participate in the event due to unspecified reasons. While performing Read More

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50 h. ago OSPRE Trains LGs On Early Warning, Response To Conflicts, Disasters In Benue

The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) has trained selected local government areas in Benue State on early warning systems and responses to conflicts and disasters. Established in 2022 under ECOWAS frameworks, OSPRE, also known as the National Centre for the Coordination of Early Warning and Response Mechanisms, is tasked with fostering a culture […]

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52 h. ago UPDATED: Hides and skin consumption affects job creation —FG

Tribune Online UPDATED: Hides and skin consumption affects job creation —FG The Federal Government has cautioned against the consumption of hides and skin, warning that it deprives the country of valuable jobs and economic benefits. Speaking at the ministerial briefing organized by the Ministry of Information and National Orientation on Friday, Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, stated that hides and skin has an estimated market […] UPDATED: Hides and skin consumption affects job creation —FG Tribune Online

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55 h. ago Lagos warns motorists against fake vehicle identification numbers

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Government has warned private and commercial motorists engaged in the illicit practices of using fraudulent vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and concealing their registration plates to desist immediately. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa issued the stern warning, according to a statement signed by Director, […] The post Lagos warns motorists against fake vehicle identification numbers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Sovereign Trust embarks on nationwide insurance sensitisation campaign

Rewards policyholders with N500,000 By Henry Uche   Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has unveiled plans to launch a nationwide radio campaign over the next 13 weeks, aimed at promoting its innovative home-grown motor insurance offering, the ‘Enhanced Third-Party Motor Insurance Policy’ (E3P). This was made known by the Head of the company’s Corporate Communications and […] The post Sovereign Trust embarks on nationwide insurance sensitisation campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago “Nigeria To Experience More Hot Weather, Discomfort Than Before” – NiMet Warns

Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a weather prediction alert, cautioning about the potential for heat stress across the country. In a statement  on Thursday via it’s official page on X, NiMet disclosed that as of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, maximum temperatures ranged between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius, with Yelwa recording the highest at 40 . […] The post “Nigeria To Experience More Hot Weather, Discomfort Than Before” – NiMet Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Osun Crisis: PDP Govs Throw Weight Behind Adeleke, Urge Tinubu, Security Agents To Act

Governors under the umbrella of Peoples Democratic Party have declared their support for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. In a statement by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum, on Thursday, condemned the violence and highlighted Adeleke’s earlier warnings of potential unrest. Governor Bala […] The post Osun Crisis: PDP Govs Throw Weight Behind Adeleke, Urge Tinubu, Security Agents To Act appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria Unveils ‘Nutrition 774’ To Fight Child Malnutrition Nationwide

Nigeria has launched the ‘Nutrition 774’ Initiative, a nationwide programme aimed at tackling rising malnutrition rates among children, with Vice President Kashim Shettima calling it a crucial step in the country’s fight against hunger. Speaking at the launch of the initiative in Abuja, Shettima described malnutrition as a “national crisis” that affects productivity, learning, and […]

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3 d. ago PHOTOS: Tragedy in Yobe as school building collapses, students injured

A tragic incident occurred at the Government Girls Science Technical College along Gombe Road in Potiskum, Yobe State. The Nigerian Television Authority on Thursday reported that a building housing classrooms suddenly collapsed during school hours, leaving several female students injured and one dead. “The structure caved in without warning, sending debris crashing down on students Read More

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