70 m. ago Lagos, stakeholders sign MoU to accelerate growth of Lekki Economic Zone

In a move aimed at accelerating the growth of the Lekki Economic Zone, the Lagos State government has formalised collaboration read more Lagos, stakeholders sign MoU to accelerate growth of Lekki Economic Zone

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1 hour ago Include private varsities in NELFUND, TETFund, McPherson VC Urges FG

The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has urged the Federal Government to include students of private universities across the country in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Igbasan also called on the government to grant private institutions access to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to support academic development in private universities. Read More

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1 hour ago Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness Against Ex

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, presented its first witness against a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the alleged N80.2bn fraud trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The EFCC filed a 19-count charge against Bello, bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune […]

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2 h. ago June 12: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, APGA Chieftain urges Tinubu

Tribune Online June 12: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, APGA Chieftain urges Tinubu Chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to name the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after former chairman of the nation’s electoral umpire, Professor Humphrey Nwosu. Chief Okorie made the call in a statement he issued to newsmen in Abuja on Monday. Professor […] June 12: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, APGA Chieftain urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 h. ago ‘Leave Atalanta Now Before They Push You Out,’ Peterside Tells Lookman

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and now television pundit Idah Peterside has urged his compatriot, Ademola Lookman, to leave the Italian club Atalanta immediately or as soon as possible before they force him out. Peterside made this suggestion after Lookman delivered a stellar performance, winning the ‘Man of the Match’ award with two goals and an […]

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2 h. ago Oyo APC Chides Makinde Over Comments On Osun Political Crisis

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has cautioned Governor Seyi Makinde against dabbling into the Osun State political crisis. The party’s publicity secretary, Olawale Sadare, in a statement in Ibadan on Monday, asked Makinde to desist from embarking on further actions capable of inciting the people of Osun against one another. Governor Makinde […]

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3 h. ago Bauchi: Reps member flags off distribution of Ramadan packages to constituents

Tribune Online Bauchi: Reps member flags off distribution of Ramadan packages to constituents Not fewer than 10,000 constituents of Toro Federal Constituency of Bauchi State have benefited from the distribution of Ramadan packages worth over ₦200 million by the Member representing the Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ismaila Haruna Dabo. The Member flagged off the distribution of the packages to the beneficiaries to alleviate the economic […] Bauchi: Reps member flags off distribution of Ramadan packages to constituents Tribune Online

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3 h. ago ECOWAS to finalise logistics depot policies for regional standby force

Experts from the Economic Community of West African States on Monday held a meeting in Abuja to finalise policies for the regional standby force’s logistics depot. The depot, located in Lungi, Sierra Leone, is expected to be inaugurated later this year. The ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, stated that Read More

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3 h. ago Police confirm gunmen invasion, kidnap attack at Church in Delta Community

Delta State Police Command at the weekend, confirmed the invasion of the Elyon Paradise Ministry in Ogwashi-Uku Community. read more Police confirm gunmen invasion, kidnap attack at Church in Delta Community

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3 h. ago Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant

Tribune Online Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has been asked to declare the Delta North Senatorial seat vacant, following the defection of Senator Ned Nwoko from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Coalition Urges Senate To Reject Bill On NASS Clerk Appointment

A coalition of retired civil servants in Nigeria has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to reject a proposed legislation seeking to limit the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) to only individuals who have served within the legislative chambers. In a letter signed by the convener of the group, Comrade Bango […]

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3 h. ago NAFDAC warns against use of calcium carbide for ripening fruits

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide in fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was made by the NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto state, Mr Abdulsalam Lawal, during a public awareness campaign at a fruit market on Monday in Sokoto. Lawal urged Read More

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3 h. ago ‘Do I look like Yahaya Bello?’ – Sowore challenges security agents in court

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has confronted officials of the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for preventing him from entering the premises of the Federal High Court. Sowore told the officers that he was not former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, who has an ongoing Read More

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4 h. ago FG sets up committee to safeguard telecom cables during road construction

The Federal Government has established a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fibre-Optic Cables to curb the recurring damage to telecommunications infrastructure caused by road construction and rehabilitation projects. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, aims to ensure better coordination between Read More

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4 h. ago Federal Gov’t Suspends Council Meeting Over LG Crisis In Osun

The meeting of the National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy earlier scheduled to be held in Osun State from February 25 to 27, 2025 has been postponed. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the postponement, citing the heightened political tensions due to the crisis that erupted recently over local […]

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5 h. ago Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy With FG’s Support – Gov Makinde Warns APC

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has issued warning to All Progressive Congress to avoid setting Osun State on fire amid political unrest in the state. Governor Makinde’s statement is coming, following a just concluded Local Government election held on the 22nd of February, 2025, across 30 LGAs in Osun. Speaking on Sunday during the swearing-in […] The post Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy With FG’s Support – Gov Makinde Warns APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Leveraging Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for Africa’s economic growth

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents one of the continent’s most ambitious and transformative economic initiatives. Encompassing 54 read more Leveraging Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for Africa’s economic growth

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5 h. ago EFCC operatives guard Abuja court as Yahaya Bello’s trial resumes

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have manned the Federal High Court in Abuja, as the trial of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello on alleged fraud charges resumed on Monday. The operatives were wielding various brands of guns and blocked one of the major roads leading to the court complex with one Read More

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5 h. ago North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu

Tribune Online North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu An alarm has been raised that the Northern part of Nigeria is at war against itself and gradually disintegrating, needing urgent attention to salvage it from total collapse. North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Nigeria’s interest rate pause sparks mixed reactions across market

For the first time in about three years, Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to pause its aggressive interest rate read more Nigeria’s interest rate pause sparks mixed reactions across market

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