49 m. ago NOSDRA board vows to restore public confidence, damaged ecosystems

The Sun The Board of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has vowed to reposition the agency to preserve the environment and restore public confidence and the damaged ecosystems. This was made known during the inaugural meeting of recently reconstituted Board of NOSDRA in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting, which was attended […] The post NOSDRA board vows to restore public confidence, damaged ecosystems appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago FCT Police alert residents to security drill in Abuja on Thursday, September 18

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced that a crisis response simulation exercise will be conducted in Abuja read more FCT Police alert residents to security drill in Abuja on Thursday, September 18

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3 d. ago Sokoto Rima River Basin Issues Flood Alert As Goronyo Dam Water Release Increases

The Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority (SRRBDA) has issued a safety alert to farmers and residents along the Rima Basin downstream, following the increased release of water from the Goronyo Dam in Sokoto State. In a public statement released on Monday and signed by Abubakar Bagudu, Technical Adviser to the Managing Director, the Authority […] The post Sokoto Rima River Basin Issues Flood Alert As Goronyo Dam Water Release Increases appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NiMet warns of possible flooding in Adamawa, Taraba and Gombe

residents in flood-prone areas urged to stay alert The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning of possible flooding read more NiMet warns of possible flooding in Adamawa, Taraba and Gombe

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3 d. ago Ogun Govt Orders Coastal Residents To Relocate Amid Flood Alert

The Ogun State government has advised residents of coastline communities to move to safer areas between the last week of September and the second week of October. The directive aims to shield residents from the devastating effects of anticipated flooding. The warning was issued on Sunday, in the state’s 2025 Midterm Flood Alert by the […] The post Ogun Govt Orders Coastal Residents To Relocate Amid Flood Alert appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago IAWPA Visits FCT Police Command, Fulfills Promise To Support Children Of Fallen Heroes

Following the success of the observance of the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation, members of the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) visited the FCT Commissioner of Police at the FCT Command Headquarters in Abuja. During the visit, the association fulfilled its promise to provide cash support to children of fallen heroes […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu launches RenewHER Initiative to transform women’s health, combat maternal mortality

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu on Thursday launched RenewHER, a national initiative aimed at transforming women’s health and reducing maternal mortality across Nigeria. Unveiled on Thursday night at a gala event held in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the programme represents a strategic national effort to place women’s welfare and empowerment at the […] The post Tinubu launches RenewHER Initiative to transform women’s health, combat maternal mortality appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Solid Minerals Development For Economic Diversification – Abbas

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said developing the country‘s solid minerals sector is not just an option but imperative for economic diversification. Abbas, who stated this at a public hearing on 12 bills seeking to develop the solid minerals sector in Abuja on Thursday, observed that Nigeria‘s economy had been heavily […]

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6 d. ago Shettima urges swift release of N250bn loan to support smallholder farmers

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima, has called for the rapid disbursement of the Federal Government’s N250 billion loan facility aimed at supporting smallholder farmers at a single-digit interest rate. Speaking at the 6th Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) Steering Committee meeting on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima tasked the […] The post Shettima urges swift release of N250bn loan to support smallholder farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police Gun Down Leader Of Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Gang In Abuja

Operatives of the FCT Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have killed an armed robbery gang leader, Umar Manu, a.k.a ‘Small’, after attacking the gang’s hideout. The gang was crossing from the Nasarawa forests into the FCT through Karshi forests to launch attacks in FCT and returne to their hideout. FCT Police Spokesperson, SP […]

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6 d. ago Anambra 2025: APC Puts Campaign Council Inauguration On Hold

  The All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced the postponement of the inauguration of its National Campaign Council for the Anambra State governorship election. The event, which was scheduled to take place on Thursday, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, has now been put on hold. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this […] The post Anambra 2025: APC Puts Campaign Council Inauguration On Hold appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police Rescue Mother, Children, Nab Father With Firearm In FCT

The Federal Capital Police (FCT) Police Command has rescued a mother with her 8 and 3 years old children after they were forced out of their house alongside her 9-month-old baby by the husband. Police said their father, a 45-year-old Mr. David Tersoo, a contractor with history of domestic abuse was arrested with substance suspected […]

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1 week ago Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations

Tribune Online Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations TROOPS of the Nigerian Army have killed 11 terrorists, arrested 64 suspects, rescued several kidnap victims and recovered weapons, ammunition and stolen livestock in nationwide operations between Thursday and Friday. A credible source at the army headquarters in Abuja told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the troops foiled ISWAP/JAS attacks in […] Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations Tribune Online

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1 week ago INEC Releases Final Voter Register For Anambra Guber Poll In November

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final figures of registered voters ahead of the November governorship election in Anambra State. The update was given in a statement on Thursday, after the Commission’s weekly meeting in Abuja. According to INEC, voter registration was successfully concluded in all 326 Wards of the State between […] The post INEC Releases Final Voter Register For Anambra Guber Poll In November appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG, China reaffirms commitment to deepen marine and Blue Economy development

From Idu Jude, Abuja The federal government of Nigeria, and the Republic of China, has reaffirmed commitment to deepen bi-lateral relationship in the area of Marine and Blue Economy development. The committee was made by both nations on Thursday in Abuja the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, received the Chinese Ambassador to […] The post FG, China reaffirms commitment to deepen marine and Blue Economy development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG kicks off 2nd phase of Renewed Hope jobs programme for 41,000 Nigerians

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday, September 4, officially flagged off the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI 2), with 41,307 Nigerians set to benefit from skills training, starter packs, and access to loans. The ceremony, held at the new corporate headquarters of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) […] The post FG kicks off 2nd phase of Renewed Hope jobs programme for 41,000 Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAF jet bombards terrorists’ hideout in Sambisa forest, kills 15

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced on Thursday that its Air Component under the Joint Task Force North-East of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) bombarded a terrorists’ hideout in Sambisa Forest, Borno State, killing 15 terrorists. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, in a statement, said that […] The post NAF jet bombards terrorists’ hideout in Sambisa forest, kills 15 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Military Pensioners Barricade Gate Of Finance Ministry In Abuja, Demand Benefits

A large group of retired Nigerian soldiers on Thursday barricaded the entrance of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting what they described as the government’s failure to release funds to the Military Pensions Board (MPB) for the settlement of their outstanding entitlements. The ex-servicemen said they resorted to the renewed demonstration after officials […] The post Military Pensioners Barricade Gate Of Finance Ministry In Abuja, Demand Benefits appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police confirm death of couple, two others in Abuja auto crash

Tribune Online Police confirm death of couple, two others in Abuja auto crash The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed and clarified the tragic incident that occurred in Abuja on Wednesday, in which a man, his wife, and two others died in a car crash. Police confirm death of couple, two others in Abuja auto crash Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Federal Character Commission, CISLAC partner for equity and inclusiveness in Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a bid to strengthen collaboration on promoting transparency, fairness, and inclusivity in Nigeria’s governance and public service, a delegation of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) met with the Federal Character Commission (FCC) on Thursday in Abuja. The Acting Chairman of the FCC, Oladele Kayode, highlighted the constitutional foundation […] The post Federal Character Commission, CISLAC partner for equity and inclusiveness in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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