31 m. ago Of Benjamin Kalu, IDPs’ Plight And Kampala Convention Domestication

On April 16, the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, CON featured as one of the panelists in a high level United Nation event in commemoration of the 27th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internally Displaced Persons. The invitation extended to the Deputy Speaker by the highly esteemed international […]

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59 m. ago US Court Rules Google Illegally Monopolised Online Ad Markets

  A judge in the United States ruled on Thursday, that Alphabet’s Google illegally dominates two markets for online advertising technology. This is another blow to the tech giant, paving the way for U.S. antitrust prosecutors to seek a breakup of its ad products. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, found Google liable […]

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1 hour ago Jigawa Collaborates With UNICEF To Immunise 1.6m Children Against Polio

The Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has concluded arrangements to launch a special immunisation campaign against polio, targeting over 1.6 million children in the state. This was disclosed by  Mr. Shehu  Ibrahim, Immunisation Project Manager, Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Agency, during a media dialogue held at Tahir Hotel, […]

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3 h. ago UN, Sterling One Push Private Sector To Accelerate SDG Delivery

The UN, Sterling One Foundation, and the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN) urged the private sector to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through six critical ‘transition pathways.’ These pathways target areas like food systems, energy access, digital connectivity, education, jobs, and climate resilience to drive significant development outcomes. With under […]

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4 h. ago Rising Healthcare Cost Threatening Private HMOs’ Sustainability – Efekoha

The rising cost of healthcare in Nigeria is exacerbating pressures on Health Management Organisations (HMOs) and threatening their sustainability, the group CEO, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc & chairman, Hallmark HMO, Eddie Efekoha said. He said, the growing pressure is putting private HMOs in a precarious financial position as heath insurance premium remain static. “The cost […]

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9 h. ago Uzodimma symbol of Nigeria’s unity, good governance, says Shettima

The Vice President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, has described the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as a symbol of Nigeria’s unity. He also commended the governor for “working assiduously hard to redefine the concept of good governance.” Shettima spoke at the State House, Abuja, where, in a rare appreciation of Uzodimma’s role in forging national unity […] The post Uzodimma symbol of Nigeria’s unity, good governance, says Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NAGGW, UNEP, GEF Launch Landmark Project To Restore 5,500 Hectares of Degraded Land

In a strategic move to tackle the twin challenges of desertification and land degradation, the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has unveiled an ambitious project to restore and rehabilitate thousands of hectares of degraded land in Kebbi […]

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12 h. ago Court orders Nasarawa United to compensate late Martins’ family

Five years after the death of former Nasarawa United player, Chineme Martins, during a Nigeria Professional Football League game in 2020, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has nailed the club, the league, and the Nigeria Football Federation over the player’s demise, The PUNCH reports. Martins died at the age of 23 after collapsing during Read More

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14 h. ago APC poised to dominate FCT as Ganduje welcomes AMAC chair, thousands at unity rally

From Romanus Ugwu The All Progressives Congress (APC) has signalled its intent to take control of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the 2027 general elections. This ambition was evident at the “Abuja Unity Rally” held on Thursday at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, where the party formally welcomed Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, Chairman of […] The post APC poised to dominate FCT as Ganduje welcomes AMAC chair, thousands at unity rally appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Easter: Alaafin Tasks Nigerians To Unite Against Enemies Of State

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has called on Nigerians to stand together against blood guzzlers and enemies of state, nature, and sound reasoning, who take solace in mindless killings of innocent souls. In his Easter message to Nigerians, the Alaafin said standing together would reinforce collective will to completely snatch the country and […]

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19 h. ago Visa cancellations leave hundreds of international students in legal limbo across the U.S

Hundreds of international students across the United States are facing unexpected visa cancellations and terminations of their legal status, triggering read more Visa cancellations leave hundreds of international students in legal limbo across the U.S

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21 h. ago PICTORIAL: CDS Musa Breaks Fast With Armed Forces Personnel, Calls For Unity Of Purpose

In line with his people-centric leadership style, the Chief of Defence (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Wednesday, joined members of the Armed Forces to break the ongoing Christian Fast. A statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said the event was the initiative of the CDS for both Christian […]

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21 h. ago Outrage as Chinese Club plays match hours after Boupendza’s death

Football fans in China were outraged by Zhejiang FC’s decision to proceed with a league match hours after the death of their Gabon international striker, Aaron Boupendza. Police have ruled out foul play in the death of the 28-year-old, who died after falling from the 11th floor of a building in the eastern city of Read More

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21 h. ago Poultry farmers stay open as feed prices fall, says association

The Poultry Association of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, has announced that farmers are no longer shutting down due to a reduction in the cost of raw materials, following various interventions by the government. PAN Lagos State Chairman, Mr Mojeed Iyiola, revealed this development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Read More

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22 h. ago Army appoints new Theatre Commander, others to curb renewed terror attacks

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army has carried out a major redeployment of senior officers to various commands and units accross the country to end the renewed attacks by terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups on innocent citizens in some parts of the country. TheSun.ng gathered exclusively that among those appointed is a new […] The post Army appoints new Theatre Commander, others to curb renewed terror attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Okon Lagos Advises Tinubu To Exploit Global Trade Tensions Between US, China For Nigeria’s Economic Gain

Nollywood actor Ime Bishop Umoh, popularly known as Okon Lagos, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take advantage of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. Last Wednesday, US President Donald Trump increased China’s tariff rates from 104 percent to 125 percent, while suspending tariffs for several other countries. In response, China […] The post Okon Lagos Advises Tinubu To Exploit Global Trade Tensions Between US, China For Nigeria’s Economic Gain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago US Threatens To Strip Harvard Varsity Of Right To Admit Nigerians, Other Foreign Students

The United States Department of Homeland Security said Harvard University will lose its privilege to enroll foreign students if it does not meet the Trump administration’s requirements to share information on some visa holders. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also announced on Wednesday that two DHS grants totalling more than $2.7 million to […]

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24 h. ago Nigeria turning the corner as solid minerals draw investors’ interest – Aigbogun

….says country yet to scratch surface of mineral wealth Frank Aigbogun, Publisher of BusinessDay Media, has said Nigeria is “turning read more Nigeria turning the corner as solid minerals draw investors’ interest – Aigbogun

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26 h. ago Arsenal, Real Madrid UCL Quarterfinal Outcome Sparks Violence In Kano

Violence erupted in Fagge local government area of Kano State on Wednesday night as football fans engaged themselves in free for all fight following the outcome of the quarterfinal match between Real Madrid and Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League (UCL). The unrest was triggered by Real Madrid’s 1-2 defeat to Arsenal, sealing a 5-1 […]

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26 h. ago Champions League: Courtois slams Real Madrid teammates after defeat to Arsenal

By Seyi Babalola Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, has criticised his teammates following their 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final second leg. Los Blancos came into the game on Wednesday night trailing 3-0. In the 13th minute, Courtois denied Bukayo Saka from the penalty spot, stopping him from extending the Gunners’ lead. […] The post Champions League: Courtois slams Real Madrid teammates after defeat to Arsenal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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