47 h. ago EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja A coalition of youth groups has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to rethink its decision to label socialite Dr. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu as wanted. The Niger Delta Youth Council for Good Governance and the Middle Belt Youth Stakeholders’ Initiative made this plea in a joint statement on […] The post EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Igoche Congratulates Kida On Appointment As Chairman Of NNPCL

Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida on his new appointment as non executive board chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Engr. Kida, who currently serves as the president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), was […]

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57 h. ago Achimugu: Don’t Be Dragged Into 2027 Polls, Arewa Group Tells EFCC

A Northern group, Arewa Youth Council for Justice has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to drop the wanted tag on socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu. Speaking yesterday in Abuja the national president and the national secretary of the group, Isak Mammud and Timothy Isaiah, respectively, declared that the intendment of the […]

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57 h. ago Lokpobiri congratulates newly appointed NNPCL leadership, assures of sector

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ahmadu Musa Kida on his appointment as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and other members of the newly constituted NNPCL board. […] The post Lokpobiri congratulates newly appointed NNPCL leadership, assures of sector-wide collaboration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Tinubu dissolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO

• Targets attracting $30bn in investments by 2027, $60bn by 2030   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, in a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and restore investor confidence in a more commercially viable entity, has dissolved the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, removing its chairman, […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu dissolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Revitalisation Of McCarthy Stadium Will Elevate Sports In Benue, Says Commissioner

The Commissioner for Sports, Youth, and Creativity, Terkimbi Ikyange, has announced that the significant investment in sports infrastructure by Governor Hyacinth Alia will soon restore Benue State’s prominence in sporting activities again. During an inspection of the ongoing renovations at McCarthy Stadium, Ikyange revealed that the governor has increased the budget for sports and youth […]

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5 d. ago Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths accuse EFCC of unjustly persecuting Dr Aisha  

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja   Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), to halt what it called unjust persecution of socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu.   This is also as the group faulted the manner of the raid carried out by the commission on […] The post Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths accuse EFCC of unjustly persecuting Dr Aisha   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Ekiti Commissioner, Adedayo, elected chairman of Nigerian Youth Commissioners’ Forum

Tribune Online Ekiti Commissioner, Adedayo, elected chairman of Nigerian Youth Commissioners’ Forum The Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Gold Adesola Adedayo, has been elected Chairman of the Nigerian Youth Commissioners' Forum (NYCF). Ekiti Commissioner, Adedayo, elected chairman of Nigerian Youth Commissioners’ Forum Tribune Online

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8 d. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu gives 19 APC state chairmen, spokesman, others board appointments

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The statement also said the President approved Read More

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9 d. ago Oyebanji approves increment in subvention to tertiary institutions, others

Tribune Online Oyebanji approves increment in subvention to tertiary institutions, others The beneficiaries of the increment include the Ekiti State Customary Court of Appeal, the Ekiti State High Court of Justice, the Ekiti State Judicial Service Commission, and the Ekiti State House of Assembly Service Commission. Oyebanji approves increment in subvention to tertiary institutions, others Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Group advocates voting rights for inmates, NYSC members, others

Tribune Online Group advocates voting rights for inmates, NYSC members, others The Unemployed Youth Initiative (UYI) has criticised the inability of security personnel, prison inmates, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and workers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to vote on election day in the country. Group advocates voting rights for inmates, NYSC members, others Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Jigawa To Disburse N813m To Majiya Tanker Explosion Victims 

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the disbursement of N813 million to the over 210 victims of the Majiya tanker explosion in October 2024. The state commissioner for information, youth, sport, and culture, Hon Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the council’s meeting. He stated that the Majiya Committee has […]

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1 week ago Ekiti deepens afforestation, distributes seedlings to schools for environmental conservation

…as Oyebanji says forests critical to food security Ekiti State Forestry Commission has distributed 100 seedlings to schools as part read more Ekiti deepens afforestation, distributes seedlings to schools for environmental conservation

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2 w. ago Expert warns missing teeth, tooth decay impact mental health

Tribune Online Expert warns missing teeth, tooth decay impact mental health OYO State Chairman of the Nigerian Dental Association, Dr Adeola Akintola, says dental issues like missing teeth, gum disease, bad breath and tooth decay can negatively impact self-image, confidence and difficulty to chew, further impacting mental wellbeing. Dr Akintola made the disclosure during an oral health awareness rally and commencement of a 2-day dental outreach […] Expert warns missing teeth, tooth decay impact mental health Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu appoints board members for Nigerian Independent System Operator

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Adesegun Olugbade as the board chairman, and Abdu Bello as Managing Director of the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator. He also appointed executive and non-executive board members for the operator. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Read More

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3 w. ago World Glaucoma Week: No Nigerian is exempted from attack — Prof Olawoye

Tribune Online World Glaucoma Week: No Nigerian is exempted from attack — Prof Olawoye NATIONAL Chairman of the Glaucoma Society of Nigeria, Professor Olusola Olawoye, says every Nigerian, regardless of age, class, or gender is in danger of glaucoma, an avoidable cause of irreversible blindness, and therefore urged regular eye examinations. Professor Olawoye, who made the disclosure at the launch of World Glaucoma Week at the University College Hospital […] World Glaucoma Week: No Nigerian is exempted from attack — Prof Olawoye Tribune Online

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