2 h. ago Cross River Gov’t Blames Social Media Influencers For Prolonged Conflict In Communities

Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr Erasmus Ekpang has blamed social media influencers escalated report of the communal clash between Iso-Bendeghe and Boje communities in Boki local government area of the State. Ekpang stated this on Thursday in Calabar while answering questions from LEADERSHIP correspondent. The Commissioner, who spoke ahead of August […]

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2 h. ago Eyewitness Narrates What Transpired Between Ibom Air Passenger Comfort Emmanson, Cabin Crew

David Ogede, a lawyer and passenger on the Ibom Air Uyo-Lagos flight involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson, has given a detailed eyewitness account of the events that led to the violent conduct of Emmanson and her forceful ejection by the flight crew and other aviation workers. Speaking on Channels TV’s breakfast show – Morning Brief – […]

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3 h. ago Lagos APC Slams Aregbesola Over ADC Membership Mobilisation Remarks

Rauf Aregbesola, Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), recently sparked controversy. The incident occurred during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) membership mobilisation in Kosofe Local Government Area. Speaking on Wednesday, Aregbesola criticized Nigeria’s major political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour […] The post Lagos APC Slams Aregbesola Over ADC Membership Mobilisation Remarks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Charly Boy Visits ‘Olamide Baddo’ Bus Stop Formerly Named After Him

Legendary Nigerian singer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has paid a visit to the newly renamed “Olamide Baddo” bus stop in Lagos — a location that was initially named after him. In July, the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) announced the change from “Charly Boy Bus Stop” to “Olamide Baddo […] The post Charly Boy Visits ‘Olamide Baddo’ Bus Stop Formerly Named After Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ibom Air Hostess Threatened To Deal With Comfort Emmanson During Flight — Eyewitness

The eyewitness said he sat directly beside Comfort Emmanson on the Uyo-Lagos flight and saw “everything that transpired” on the aircraft. The post Ibom Air Hostess Threatened To Deal With Comfort Emmanson During Flight — Eyewitness appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Scheme

The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board of […]

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6 h. ago Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation to cost N3.6trn — Umahi

Tribune Online Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation to cost N3.6trn — Umahi The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the structural rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State will cost about ₦3.6 trillion... Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation to cost N3.6trn — Umahi Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Stransact Partners NRS To Enlighten Businesses About New Tax Law

Stransact Chartered Accountants, in collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), enlightened corporate taxpayers and business owners on Wednesday on how to navigate Nigeria’s new tax landscape. At a one-day seminar for corporate taxpayers and business owners held in Lagos on the theme ‘Navigating Nigeria’s New Tax Landscape: Understanding the 2025 Tax Reform Acts and […]

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8 h. ago Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming

Tribune Online Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming The Kano state Govt has commenced training for over 72 secondary school teachers on modern fish farming to ensure step-down training for students across the state. Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Freed Passenger Comfort Emmanson Yet To Decide On Suing Ibom Air – Lawyer

Adefunke Maria condemned the treatment of her client by the airline's flight attendant who blocked her from disembarking upon arrival in Lagos from Akwa Ibom. The post Freed Passenger Comfort Emmanson Yet To Decide On Suing Ibom Air – Lawyer appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Insecurity: Niger govt announces plans for reopening of schools in affected LGs

Tribune Online Insecurity: Niger govt announces plans for reopening of schools in affected LGs Niger State Government has announced its plans for the reopening of public schools in local government areas significantly Insecurity: Niger govt announces plans for reopening of schools in affected LGs Tribune Online

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11 h. ago FG Targets N493bn For Kano–Katsina Road, Carter Bridge Projects

The Federal Government has set a combined target of N493 billion for the upgrade of the Kano–Katsina Road and the planned construction of a new Carter Bridge in Lagos, following approvals by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Minister of Works, David Umahi, told State House correspondents […]

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11 h. ago How home relocation services can transform urban housing in Lagos

Nigeria’s housing crisis – particularly in states like Lagos – is a reflection of rapid urbanisation colliding with inadequate housing read more How home relocation services can transform urban housing in Lagos

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13 h. ago Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC

Tribune Online Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, says its 4,500 prospective students would be subjected to a drug test before being admitted to the school. Lafiaji-Okunneye, who narrated the panic a drug-addicted student created in the school months ago, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the measure had […] Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Oba gives support for construction of green line rail project

By Fidelis Ugbomeh Concerned about the plans to construct the Marina to Lekki railway line and its effects on people whose properties will be demolished to pave right-of-way, Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Elegusi has enjoined Lagos state government to ensure adequate compensation is paid to them. The project referred to as “Green Line” is a  68-kilometer […] The post Oba gives support for construction of green line rail project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago SFH, Ogun govt train on digital supervision tools for family planning

Tribune Online SFH, Ogun govt train on digital supervision tools for family planning TOWARDS enhancing access to quality contraceptive services across the state, the Ogun State government, in collaboration with the Society for Family Health (SFH) DISC project, has organized a refresher training for health secretaries and reproductive health coordinators across the 20 local government areas of the state. The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare […] SFH, Ogun govt train on digital supervision tools for family planning Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Tertiary institutions brace to add railway technology in curriculum

By Fidelis Ugbomeh Introduction of railway technology and administration in our tertiary schools curriculum received a boost recently when Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) with five tertiary institutions on technology transfer and training. The five tertiary institutions that joined the pioneering ones are Yaba Colleege of Technology, Lagos, […] The post Tertiary institutions brace to add railway technology in curriculum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago EDUCATION FOR ALL: Tilova For Africa tasks govt on alarming rate of out

By Adebowale Johnson A non-governmental, non-profit and advocacy organization based in the United States, Tilova For Africa (TFA), has decried the increasing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, urging government to act swiftly to arrest the ugly situation. While primary education is officially free and compulsory, in the country many children, especially in the northern […] The post EDUCATION FOR ALL: Tilova For Africa tasks govt on alarming rate of out-of-school children, vanity projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government yesterday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the purchase and installation of high-capacity transformers to strengthen the country’s ageing national electricity grid infrastructure. Minister of Power, Adebayo […] The post FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo-political zones appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago “Always Wear Bra, Pants, Be Battle Ready” — Biodun Stephen Reacts To Viral Ibom Air Altercation

Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has urged young women to always wear underwear when in public spaces. Her guidance follows a recent viral incident involving a female passenger on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos. On August 10, videos went viral online showing passenger Comfort Emmanson engaged in a heated confrontation with flight attendants, […] The post “Always Wear Bra, Pants, Be Battle Ready” — Biodun Stephen Reacts To Viral Ibom Air Altercation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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