23 m. ago Lagos govt advocates ‘test before treatment’ to end malaria misdiagnosis

Tribune Online Lagos govt advocates ‘test before treatment’ to end malaria misdiagnosis Lagos State Government has announced the launch of the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination and Digitisation Program to end malaria misdiagnosis and drug resistance. The initiative, according to the State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi was designed to accelerate malaria elimination through digital innovations, strengthened case management, and enhanced public-private partnerships. Speaking at a high-level […] Lagos govt advocates ‘test before treatment’ to end malaria misdiagnosis Tribune Online

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67 m. ago Bauchi: Man arrested for allegedly beating mother to death with pestle

Tribune Online Bauchi: Man arrested for allegedly beating mother to death with pestle A 20-year-old man, Safiyanu Dalhatu, has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly beating his 40-year-old mother, Salma Abdullahi, to death with a pestle. The incident occurred on February 24, 2025, in the Abujan Kwata area of Bauchi metropolis. According to the police, Safiyanu allegedly assaulted his mother, resulting in fractures to […] Bauchi: Man arrested for allegedly beating mother to death with pestle Tribune Online

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76 m. ago Nigeria’s Democracy At Risk As APC Weakens Opposition – Odeyemi

Former Ekiti State Governor, Rt. Hon. Tunji Odeyemi, has called on Nigerians to resist attempts to transform Nigeria into a one-party state. The PDP chieftain accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of systematically weakening opposition parties, warning that such actions pose a significant threat to democracy. Speaking during his 66th birthday celebration on Monday, […] The post Nigeria’s Democracy At Risk As APC Weakens Opposition – Odeyemi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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77 m. ago Teenage Machine Operator Dies From Electrocution While Working At Ogun Factory

Ishaku Monday, a 19-year-old machine operator, tragically lost his life due to electrocution at Xinfeng Plastics Limited, located in the Sagamu area along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State. Chief Superintendent of Police Omolola Odutola, the Public Relations Officer for the Ogun State Police Command, confirmed this to PUNCH Metro on Monday. Odutola explained that the […] The post Teenage Machine Operator Dies From Electrocution While Working At Ogun Factory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Culture

79 m. ago Igbo Presidency Not Feasible in 2027, Tinubu Must Finish Tenure – Orji Kalu

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a Nigerian federal lawmaker, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will present only one presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. Speaking on the issue, Kalu emphasized the need for an Igbo president but clarified that such a shift would not occur in 2027. He insisted that President Bola Tinubu, […] The post Igbo Presidency Not Feasible in 2027, Tinubu Must Finish Tenure – Orji Kalu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Hensard Varsity Gets NUC Approval For Medicine, Engineering, Others

Hensard University, the first private tertiary institution in Bayelsa State, is set to expand its academic offerings significantly following the approval of 16 new undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The approved programmes include Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), Nursing Science (B.NSc.), Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechatronics Engineering (B.Eng.), Civil Engineering (B.Eng.), Electrical and Electronics […]

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2 h. ago Protest As Minister Clears Air Over Alleged Commissioning Of Non

The minister of Regional Development Commission, Engr. Abubakar Momoh has given clarification over a road he recently commissioned in Edo State. The minister’s clarification followed a protest by members of Ugu Youths Development for Change (UYDC), who alleged that the minister commissioned a non-existing road. The coordinator of the youths, Comrade Monday Osemwenkhae, in a […]

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2 h. ago Musical Copyright Society Nigeria begins operations in Ibadan

Tribune Online Musical Copyright Society Nigeria begins operations in Ibadan The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Limited (MCSN) has opened its regional office in Ibadan to serve Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states. The office has already started with an intensive training session for the newly recruited staff of the society. The training sessions are being undertaken by the Chief Executive Officer of the Society, Mr. […] Musical Copyright Society Nigeria begins operations in Ibadan Tribune Online

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3 h. ago EBID, EIB announce €100m partnership to boost climate action in ECOWAS region

Tribune Online EBID, EIB announce €100m partnership to boost climate action in ECOWAS region THE ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the European Union (EU), have announced a €100 million financial partnership to promote climate action and environmental sustainability projects across the ECOWAS region. The agreement, signed on Friday, February 28, 2025, marks the EIB’s first collaboration with EBID, […] EBID, EIB announce €100m partnership to boost climate action in ECOWAS region Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Oval Office blowup: Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine

Tribune Online Oval Office blowup: Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine The decision follows a series of meetings between Trump and top national security officials and is intended to pressure Zelensky into committing to peace talks.  Oval Office blowup: Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Edo guber: Tribunal reserves judgment in PDP, Ighodalo’s petition seeking to nullify Okpebholo’s election

Tribune Online Edo guber: Tribunal reserves judgment in PDP, Ighodalo’s petition seeking to nullify Okpebholo’s election THE Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, on Monday reserved judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Mr Asue Ighodalo, challenging the declaration of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the winner of the September 21, 2024 election in the state. […] Edo guber: Tribunal reserves judgment in PDP, Ighodalo’s petition seeking to nullify Okpebholo’s election Tribune Online

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3 h. ago An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (2)

Tribune Online An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (2) ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT Ugwu, S.C., and Ugwuja D.I. in their work titled: The Role of Local Government in Nigeria Iosr Journal of Current Issues in Arts and Humanities, (2016) identified and discussed certain key roles played by the LGs. According to the erudite authors, fundamentally, the local government is aimed at: Promoting participatory democracy […] An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (2) Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Nigerians must position themselves properlyfor real estate advantage —Expert

Tribune Online Nigerians must position themselves properlyfor real estate advantage —Expert Mr. Akin Opatola, Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Estates, Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) and CEO, Akin Opatola Consulting, is the Chapter President, FIABCI Nigeria. FIABCI is an acronym for International Real Estate Federation. In this interview with DAYO AYEYEMI, the astute estate surveyor and valuer, expressed optimism about the real estate outlook in 2025, […] Nigerians must position themselves properlyfor real estate advantage —Expert Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Olubadan: Oba Olakulehin is alive, hale and hearty — Oyo govt

Tribune Online Olubadan: Oba Olakulehin is alive, hale and hearty — Oyo govt Following reports claiming the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at 89, the Oyo State Government has dismissed it as rumour.  Reacting to the media reports, the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, assured the public that the referred monarch is alive and in good health. He said, “Yes, […] Olubadan: Oba Olakulehin is alive, hale and hearty — Oyo govt Tribune Online

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4 h. ago We already have template to aid our success —Seye Oyeleye, DG DAWN Commission

Tribune Online We already have template to aid our success —Seye Oyeleye, DG DAWN Commission Mr. Seye Oyeleye is the Director General of the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, a think-tank for the development of South West states. In this interview with TAIWO ADISA, he speaks on the drive by the commission to engineer growth in the region in the last 10 years and what he regarded the […] We already have template to aid our success —Seye Oyeleye, DG DAWN Commission Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Closure of schools during Ramadan in Bauch, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina a setback —CAN

Tribune Online Closure of schools during Ramadan in Bauch, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina a setback —CAN The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and  Abuja has posited that the closure of schools in four Northern states of Bauchi, Katsina, Kebbi and Kano for five weeks attributing the decision to Ramadan fasting is a setback to education in the region. The Christian body, therefore, urged the governors who […] Closure of schools during Ramadan in Bauch, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina a setback —CAN Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Osun LG crisis would have been avoided if —Adebayo, state APM chairman

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis would have been avoided if —Adebayo, state APM chairman Mr Wale Adebayo is the Chairman of Allied Peoples Movement, (APM) and the Immediate past chairman of the Inter Party Advisory Council, (IPAC) Osun state chapter, in this in interview with Rukiyat Ogunwade, he speaks on the crisis rocking the state over the administration of local government councils, efforts at making his party popular and […] Osun LG crisis would have been avoided if —Adebayo, state APM chairman Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Lagos Assembly Speaker crisis: Nigerians await next move as Obasa returns, Meranda resigns

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly Speaker crisis: Nigerians await next move as Obasa returns, Meranda resigns •Meranda bowns to pressures from party, reverts to deputy,•Lawmakers eulogise her giant strides within 49 days in office AFTER weeks of intense intrigues andmanoeuvers  among main stakeholders and power brokers in Lagos State, Honourable Mudashiru Obasa on Monday regained his seat as the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. His dramatic reinstatement, which […] Lagos Assembly Speaker crisis: Nigerians await next move as Obasa returns, Meranda resigns Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Building materials account for 70 per cent total cost of building a house —Dangiwa

Tribune Online Building materials account for 70 per cent total cost of building a house —Dangiwa AVERAGE, building materials account for approximately 50 percent to 70 percent of the total cost of building a house, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, has said. The minister reeled out the statistics in a keynote address during the stakeholder forum on development of fiscal incentives for manufacturers of local building […] Building materials account for 70 per cent total cost of building a house —Dangiwa Tribune Online

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6 h. ago 2025 NiMET rainfall prediction: Oyo govt sensitises farmers to adopt climate

Tribune Online 2025 NiMET rainfall prediction: Oyo govt sensitises farmers to adopt climate -resilient practices •Reveals 100 communities soil testing result As part of its proactive measures to ensure food security and sustainable agricultural practices, Oyo State Government has trained farmers on climate-resilient practices, in line with the 2025 rainfall prediction by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Speaking on the importance of the training to farmers and the state at […] 2025 NiMET rainfall prediction: Oyo govt sensitises farmers to adopt climate -resilient practices Tribune Online

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