3 h. ago Sacred scams and deception in tradition: The menace of Yahoo dibias

By Fr George Adimike The corruption of the good can be very disastrous. The prevalence of Yahoo dibias and ezenwanyis in our society is at an alarming stage, contributing to a serious security threat. The office of dibia, which served as a sacramental functionary of the African traditional religion―through which our ancestors sought and worshipped […] The post Sacred scams and deception in tradition: The menace of Yahoo dibias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 50% electricity subsidy: FG delays implementation as hospitals operate in darkness

In August 2024, the Federal Government approved a 50 per cent subsidy for electricity consumed in public hospitals. Six months after, PUNCH Healthwise investigation shows that delay in implementing the policy is denying patients access to quality healthcare as hospitals struggle to pay crushing energy bills, SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports When the former Minister of State Read More

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3 h. ago Indian billionaire, Prateek Suri presents autobiography to Boris Johnson

Indian entrepreneur and founder of Maser Group and Maser Investments, Prateek Suri, recently presented his autobiography titled, Gateway to Africa, to a former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. A statement sent to Society Plus, noted that the “extraordinary moment underscored Suri’s rising global influence”. It added that “the symbolic exchange between the two influential figures Read More

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4 h. ago APC to discuss Ganduje’s stewardship at Wednesday’s NEC meeting

As the countdown to Wednesday’s National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress begins, Sunday PUNCH has exclusively gathered that the crucial session will be dominated by a series of activities ranging from account audit, the stewardship of the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and briefing on the just concluded off-cycle elections in Edo Read More

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4 h. ago I don’t hold on to what isn’t mine — Min for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande

The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, tells NAOMI CHIMA about his strategies and plans to help youth upskill and have better lives in Nigeria Tell us about your educational trajectory. I completed my secondary school education in Ekiti State before proceeding to the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, where I studied Civil Engineering. I later continued Read More

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10 h. ago Nigeria, Japan partner on power infrastructure, innovative energy solutions

Tribune Online Nigeria, Japan partner on power infrastructure, innovative energy solutions The Federal Government and the Japanese government, as part of move to consolidate and bolster bilateral energy partnerships between the two counties, have come up with solution aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s power infrastructure, to improve grid reliability as well as explore innovative energy solutions. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who led a high-level Nigeria […] Nigeria, Japan partner on power infrastructure, innovative energy solutions Tribune Online

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11 h. ago After this, there will be no further PDP zonal congress in South

Tribune Online After this, there will be no further PDP zonal congress in South-South — Wike Hon Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, has said that there would be no further People’s Democratic Party zonal congress in South-South. He emphasised that the Party’s constitution mandates zonal congresses to occur every four years. Consequently, the South-South zonal congress conducted in Cross River State on February 22, 2025, is definitive. Wike […] After this, there will be no further PDP zonal congress in South-South — Wike Tribune Online

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14 h. ago South South is the strongest zone of the PDP in Nigeria – Wike

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike says the South South Zone is the strongest zone of the People’s Democratic Party in Nigeria. The Minister disclosed this in Calabar while presenting a goodwill at the South South Zonal Congress of the party. The Minister said there has never been […] The post South South is the strongest zone of the PDP in Nigeria – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago I’m not giving out N500k palliatives – Aregbesola raises alarm

By John Ogunsemore Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has distanced himself from a social media post claiming he is giving out N500,000 financial support to every Nigerian. The former Osun governor made the clarification in a post via his official Facebook page on Saturday. Daily Sun reports that a Facebook page bearing the ex-minister’s […] The post I’m not giving out N500k palliatives – Aregbesola raises alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Approval of expatriate quota, citizenship applications now under Minister of Interior

The Federal Ministry of Interior (FMI) has granted exclusive approval rights to the Honourable Minister and the Permanent Secretary. read more Approval of expatriate quota, citizenship applications now under Minister of Interior

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19 h. ago Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia

Tribune Online Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia “Our commitment to women’s economic empowerment is evident in our clean stove initiative, which has benefited 600 women in Akwa Ibom, Imo, and Bayelsa States Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Diversification: FG Seeks China’s Cooperation To Strengthen Economy

The federal government is seeking the assistance of the People’s Republic of China in the diversification of its economy, especially relating to industrialisation. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed this in her office in Abuja, when the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, paid her a courtesy visit, a statement issued […]

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19 h. ago Abuja Unveils Maiden Digital Platform To Boost Interior, Furniture Sector

Abuja Interior and Furniture Expo has launched its first-ever virtual Interior and Furniture Expo, a groundbreaking event aimed at showcasing the latest trends and innovations in the industry while promoting the country’s digital economy. Declaring the event open in Abuja on Friday, Project Coordinator Faisal Jafar Rafindadi described the maiden edition as a significant milestone […]

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20 h. ago FG to employ health workers, engage diaspora to curb japa syndrome – Minister

The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, said on Friday that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to providing adequate and qualitative healthcare delivery for all Nigerians. The minister disclosed that part of the Federal Government’s plan to tackle the challenge of brain drain in the health sector is to recruit more health professionals Read More

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21 h. ago Association Lauds Kebbi Governor, Minister On Support For Tinubu

Leaders of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network (RHAN) have attributed the large turnout at the recent political rally in Kebbi State to the commendable efforts of President Bola Tinubu and the goodwill of the state’s leaders. The group, which played a significant role in campaigning for Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, specifically acknowledged the […]

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23 h. ago Miller counsels Canadian universities to enroll more Nigerians, other international students

as the country loses enrolment of 20,000 students from its largest sources Marc Miller, Canada’s minister of Immigration, Refugees, and read more Miller counsels Canadian universities to enroll more Nigerians, other international students

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23 h. ago FG To Harness N33trn Revenue Potential In Livestock – Minister

The federal government has unveiled measures to rejig the livestock sector to harness its full potential and check wastages in the industry. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, who gave account of his stewardship yesterday in Abuja, said the ministry had begun the implementation of major reforms in the sector to harness its N33 […]

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24 h. ago Livestock Ministry targets $74bn contribution to GDP by 2035

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha said his ministry would expand the livestock sector’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution from $32 billion to $74 billion by 2035. Speaking at a ministerial press briefing yesterday in Abuja, Maiha said the aim is to position the ministry as a key player in both domestic […] The post Livestock Ministry targets $74bn contribution to GDP by 2035 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru

From Abdulfatai Abdulsalam, Sokoto The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, has approved the appointment of Prof Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure.  Briefing newsmen at the university in Zuru, the Council Secretary and Registrar, Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, stated that the Governing Board conducted […] The post Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Culture

27 h. ago FG to upgrade prisons as Tinubu approves 29 centres’ relocation

As part of the ongoing efforts to modernise the nation’s custodial facilities, President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres across the country. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stated this during the commissioning of 39 newly acquired vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard-booths for the Nigerian Correctional Service in Abuja, on Read More

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