3 h. ago How bankruptcy led Nigerian boxer to death in Ghana – NBBofC

The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control says boxer Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who died in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, was not granted approval for the fatal bout after his initial fight scheduled for Friday was cancelled after being adjudged overweight. The 40-year-old former National and West African light-heavyweight champion lost consciousness during his bout against Ghanaian Read More

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5 h. ago Nigerian, Chinese firms partner to mass produce affordable tricycles

Tribune Online Nigerian, Chinese firms partner to mass produce affordable tricycles Easytech Integrated Services Limited, a Nigerian firm, is partnering with Guangzhou Dayun Motorcycle Company Limited, a leading Chinese manufacturer of motorcycles and tricycles, to mass-produce low-cost, high-quality tricycles aimed at easing the transportation of agricultural produce in rural areas. According to a statement made available to journalists in Lokoja by Oyigu Elijah, the partnership aims […] Nigerian, Chinese firms partner to mass produce affordable tricycles Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Achimugu: 20 Lawyers, Activists Drag EFCC To Court For Declaring Businesswoman Wanted, Invasion Of Home

20 constitutional lawyers and activists led by Barr. Okere Kingdom, on behalf of a consortium of human rights/constitutional lawyers, have vowed to commence multiple legal actions in Court to quash the allegations of criminal conspiracy, money laundering against foremost businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had few days […]

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7 h. ago Benjamin Kalu sympathises with victims of Onitsha market fire

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has expressed sympathy for the victims who lost valuable items to the fire incident at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra recently. Recall that a fire outbreak broke out on Saturday at the popular Onitsha main market in the state’s commercial hub, from one of Read More

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8 h. ago Police recruitment: PSC sets April 12 for constable training

Tribune Online Police recruitment: PSC sets April 12 for constable training The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have approved 12th April as the resumption date for the commencement of training for all successful candidates in the ongoing 2025 recruitment of constables. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by the Spokesperson of the Commission, […] Police recruitment: PSC sets April 12 for constable training Tribune Online

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10 h. ago World Bank approves $500m loan to boost Nigeria’s economic resilience

The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. read more World Bank approves $500m loan to boost Nigeria’s economic resilience

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12 h. ago Navy Rescues 15 Passengers, Recovers Cargo Boat From Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 15 passengers on board a local commercial boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB), Bonny, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Al-Mustapha who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred during […]

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12 h. ago FUTA Teaching Hospital to boost healthcare services in Ondo — Akure leaders

Tribune Online FUTA Teaching Hospital to boost healthcare services in Ondo — Akure leaders Following the approval of the establishment of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital in Akure, the Ondo State capital, leaders of the Akure community have stated that it will significantly enhance the provision of effective healthcare services for the people of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. FUTA Teaching Hospital to boost healthcare services in Ondo — Akure leaders Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Heritage Bank liquidation: NDIC to commence dividend payments April

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has announced that the first tranche of liquidation dividends for uninsured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank will be declared in April 2025. The disclosure was made in a press statement released by the Acting Head of Communication & Public Affairs, NDIC, Hawwau Gambo, on Sunday. According to the statement, Read More

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14 h. ago Long walk to corps members’ joy as FG begins new ‘allawee’ payment

Over six months after the approval of a new monthly allowance of N77,000 for members of the National Youth Service read more Long walk to corps members’ joy as FG begins new ‘allawee’ payment

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16 h. ago Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has secured a 12 billion Japanese Yen loan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to boost food production under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari, in a statement at the weekend by the Chief Information Officer, Eremah […] The post Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago In the name of business: Street brothels crossing the red line

…As government, agencies look away Everything reduced to money, morals gone – Entrepreneur Lagos, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, read more In the name of business: Street brothels crossing the red line

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18 h. ago Why I appointed Bosun Tijani minister despite opposition — Tinubu

Tribune Online Why I appointed Bosun Tijani minister despite opposition — Tinubu In his remarks, the minister shared his personal experience of being appointed by President Tinubu despite his past activism and criticism of the President and the National Assembly. Why I appointed Bosun Tijani minister despite opposition — Tinubu Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Nigeria, Saint Kitts & Nevis To Boost Trade, Energy, Agriculture

  President Bola Tinubu yesterday said Nigeria was set to deepen economic partnership with Saint Kitts & Nevis, with a focus on key sectors including trade, energy and agriculture. Speaking during a meeting with the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts & Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasised […]

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19 h. ago Renewable Energy: Scientist Owolabi Makes Case For Turning Agric Waste To Biofuel

A Nigerian scientist in the diaspora, Mr. Yusuf Owolabi, has harped on the need to bolster renewable energy in Nigeria through the exploration of the potential of biobutanol, a biofuel derived from agricultural waste. Yusuf Owolabi, who is a graduate of the University of Chester, United Kingdom and a Master’s degree holder, stated that as […]

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19 h. ago Lawmakers deserve praise for approving Rivers emergency rule – Senate leader

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, on Saturday, defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation of the state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, saying lawmakers deserve commendation and not the backlash they got. He said instead of being vilified, National Assembly members should be commended for Read More

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23 h. ago FG wages war against vandals of bridges’ infrastructure across Lagos

…Replaces iron railings with concrete guardrails The Federal Government continues to contend with the unwholesome activities of hoodlums, urchins and read more FG wages war against vandals of bridges’ infrastructure across Lagos

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30 h. ago VeryDarkMan Warns Of Looming Religious War, Blasts Tinubu Over Herdsmen Crisis

Popular social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the persistent attacks by suspected herdsmen, warning that the escalating violence could spark a religious war in Nigeria. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Saturday, the activist expressed frustration over the government’s failure to address the ongoing crisis, particularly […] The post VeryDarkMan Warns Of Looming Religious War, Blasts Tinubu Over Herdsmen Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Saint Kitts PM meets Tinubu, seeks investment in agriculture, trade

The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, has expressed strong interest in deepening bilateral ties with Nigeria, particularly in agriculture, food security, energy, logistics and trade. Speaking after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, Saturday evening, Drew emphasised that both leaders share a commitment to Read More

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33 h. ago Nigeria, Saint Kitts And Nevis To Boost Trade, Energy, Agric — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, said Nigeria was set to deepen its economic partnership with Saint Kitts and Nevis, with a focus on key sectors, including trade, energy, and agriculture. Speaking during a meeting with the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu […]

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