4 h. ago Explosions: FRSC to monitor tanker drivers with onboard cameras

The Federal Road Safety Corps is stepping up efforts to ensure tanker safety on Nigerian roads by introducing advanced technology and safety measures, including the installation of onboard cameras to monitor driver behaviour in real-time. Fuel tanker explosions have become an alarming and recurring phenomenon across Nigeria. In the past four years alone, over 400 Read More

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4 h. ago APC to discuss Ganduje’s stewardship at Wednesday’s NEC meeting

As the countdown to Wednesday’s National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress begins, Sunday PUNCH has exclusively gathered that the crucial session will be dominated by a series of activities ranging from account audit, the stewardship of the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and briefing on the just concluded off-cycle elections in Edo Read More

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4 h. ago MDAs must prioritise capacity building in public service reforms – BPSR DG

Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Arabi, explains the importance of capacity building in the revamp of Nigeria’s Civil Service systems in this interview with DANIEL ADAJI To what extent have public service reforms improved the MDAs and benefitted Nigerians? Thank you very much for allowing me to speak to Nigerians through you. The Read More

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4 h. ago Oncologists link pollution to higher cancer cases as 72,000 die annually

Senior healthcare professionals have raised concern over the high level of environmental pollution in the country, saying the development is contributing to Nigeria’s cancer burden. They explained that daily exposure to pollutants, including hazardous chemicals, vehicular fumes, and oil spills among others are increasing risks of cancer in the country. Speaking in a separate interview Read More

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4 h. ago Stakeholders fault N’Assembly’s move on 60 new FMCs, say existing hospitals struggling

Following the 10th National Assembly’s proposal to establish over 60 new national hospitals and federal medical centres across the country, stakeholders in the health sector have asked the government to focus on funding and refurbishing existing hospitals. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the leading health professionals stated that while having more tertiary hospitals was Read More

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5 h. ago Explain your role or face termination, Musk tells federal employees

Billionaire and head of the US Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, announced in a post on X Saturday all Federal employees will receive an email asking them to explain the work they’ve done over the past week, and employees who fail to respond will be forced to resign. Musk, in his quest to slash Read More

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7 h. ago Soludo promises collaboration with NAFDAC to tackle fake drugs

The Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has pledged to collaborate with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to eliminate fake, substandard, and adulterated drugs from the market. Soludo made the promise on Saturday in Onitsha while addressing traders of Ogbo Ogwu and surrounding markets, which were recently shut down by NAFDAC Read More

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7 h. ago Sabinus’ Wife Expresses Gratitude As She Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction

Ciana Chapman, wife of popular skit maker Sabinus, has received congratulatory messages after earning a master’s degree in International Business. On Saturday, Ciana shared her experiences on Instagram, highlighting the struggles she faced during her academic journey and describing it as tough. Ciana appreciated her close associates for their constant support and shared her excitement […] The post Sabinus’ Wife Expresses Gratitude As She Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago USA records first firing squad in 15 years as South Carolina inmate chooses it

A South Carolina Death Row inmate has chosen to die by firing squad, which would be the first time this read more USA records first firing squad in 15 years as South Carolina inmate chooses it

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8 h. ago Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema

Tribune Online Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Dr Allen Onyema, has lauded the state-of-the-art facilities and operational efficiency of the Ekiti State Agro Allied International Cargo Airport, describing it as one of the best in the world. Onyema, who landed at the airport on Saturday at about 10am in a Boeing 737, (120 capacity) […] Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Arsenal stumble against West Ham, miss chance to cut Liverpool’s lead

Arsenal missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool as Mikel Arteta’s side suffered a read more Arsenal stumble against West Ham, miss chance to cut Liverpool’s lead

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11 h. ago ECOWAS, CDD join forces to tackle disinformation threatening democracy

ECOWAS Commission and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD West Africa) have joined forces to combat. read more ECOWAS, CDD join forces to tackle disinformation threatening democracy

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11 h. ago Nigerians mourn late Jeremiah Useni, celebrating his legacy of unity, development

The entire nation came together in grief and remembrance as the funeral of the late Jeremiah Useni, took place on Saturday.  read more Nigerians mourn late Jeremiah Useni, celebrating his legacy of unity, development

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11 h. ago Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

Hashim Abioye, Chairman of OSSIEC, has accused the police of arresting the commission's staff without any apparent justification. read more Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

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12 h. ago Tax reform bills won’t harm Free Trade Zones, NEPZA assures stakeholders

NEPZA has reassured operators and enterprises within the country’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) that the proposed 2024 Tax Reform Bills. read more Tax reform bills won’t harm Free Trade Zones, NEPZA assures stakeholders

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14 h. ago Ademola Lookman set for Atalanta exit amid Juventus speculations

Ademola Lookman appears set to leave Atalanta at the end of the season, with recent tension over Gian Piero Gasperini’s read more Ademola Lookman set for Atalanta exit amid Juventus speculations

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14 h. ago Amorim admits Moyes reviving Everton better than his efforts at United

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has acknowledged that David Moyes is doing a better job in reviving Everton compared to read more Amorim admits Moyes reviving Everton better than his efforts at United

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14 h. ago Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss

Tribune Online Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFUND) Arc. Sonny Echono has revealed that Nigerian universities must attain all levels of autonomy towards ensuring operational efficiency and effective performance. He explained that the autonomy when fully operational and allowed would afford Nigerian universities to initiate ideas in improving quality education and contributing to national development. […] Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Court Remands Motorist For Alleged Assault Of Traffic Officers In Oyo

A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in a Correctional Centre by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking two OYRTMA […]

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16 h. ago Reps say 31 states’ creation requests fail constitutional requirements

Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, has said that all 31 requests submitted for States creation read more Reps say 31 states’ creation requests fail constitutional requirements

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