54 m. ago NNPP chieftains fear mass defections to APC may affect party in 2027

In what has been described as a major political shakeup in Kano State, hundreds of members of the New Nigeria People’s Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress, citing disenchantment within the leadership style of the Kwankwasiyya movement. The defection, which saw top NNPP grassroots mobilisers abandon the party, was led by Alhaji Abdullahi Read More

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6 h. ago Wike, Adamawa gov inspect ongoing construction of bus terminals in Abuja

Tribune Online Wike, Adamawa gov inspect ongoing construction of bus terminals in Abuja The Minister posted the photos on his official Facebook account with the caption: "I was joined today, by my Friend and brother, Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State to inspect the ongoing construction of Bus Terminals at Mabushi, Eagle Square and Kugbo in the FCT." Wike, Adamawa gov inspect ongoing construction of bus terminals in Abuja Tribune Online

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6 h. ago FG moves to prevent telecom cable damage in road construction

The Federal Government has set up a Joint Standing Committee to prevent damage to telecom Fibre-Optic Cables during road construction, read more FG moves to prevent telecom cable damage in road construction

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6 h. ago Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs

Tribune Online Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs charges contractors on project specifications  The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Honourable Aderemi Oseni, has urged contractors to adhere strictly to project specifications, saying poor quality work had been a major factor in road failures across Nigeria. Oseni, an engineer representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo […] Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs Tribune Online

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6 h. ago PDP rejects APC’s claim Adeleke is using Amotekun for attacks

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has raised the alarm over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s directive instructing recently installed local government chairmen and councillors to stay away from council secretariats. The party claims the move is a calculated deception, alleging that Adeleke’s administration is secretly plotting attacks against the legally reinstated chairmen and Read More

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6 h. ago Nigeria secures $5.5bn in FIDs, targets more investments in 2025

The Special Adviser on Energy to President Bola Tinubu, Olu Verheijen, has stated that Nigeria is poised to secure an increased number of Final Investment Decisions, a move that reinforces investor confidence and drives sustained economic growth in the energy sector. Verheijen, speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit 2025 on Monday, noted that Nigeria Read More

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8 h. ago Nigeria Moves Closer To Fresh Census As Tinubu Plans Review C’ttee

Nigeria took a step closer to conducting a new national population and housing census with biometric and digital components. LEADERSHIP reports that Nigeria last held a census exercise in November 2006. President Bola Tinubu, at a meeting at the State House with officials of the National Population Commission (NPC) on Monday, said he would set […]

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9 h. ago Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

Tanker drivers and petroleum marketers under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Independent read more Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

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9 h. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued a stern warning to the Lagos State Government over alleged exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned Vehicles and the Special Traffic Management […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. 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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10 h. ago 2027 contest: Barau presents 61 cars, 1,126 motorcycles to APC in Kano

In what seems to an ongoing move towards positioning himself for the 2027 governorship contest, Barau Jibrin, deputy Senate president, read more 2027 contest: Barau presents 61 cars, 1,126 motorcycles to APC in Kano

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12 h. ago Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment

Tribune Online Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment Apple announced Monday its plan to establish a 250,000-square-foot factory in Texas by 2026, where it will manufacture artificial intelligence servers to support its AI-driven features. The move is part of a broader $500 billion investment in the United States over the next four years, which also includes job creation, supplier partnerships, and infrastructure expansion. […] Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment Tribune Online

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13 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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16 h. ago German election winner, Merz, admits tough road to build govt

Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz faced an uphill struggle to build a coalition government on Monday, a day after an election which saw a record performance by the right. Merz has warned against more paralysis in Berlin at a time US President Donald Trump is driving head-spinning change, the German economy is in recession, Read More

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17 h. ago Stop lending to unaccountable leaders, NLC tells World Bank, IMF

Tribune Online Stop lending to unaccountable leaders, NLC tells World Bank, IMF The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stop lending money to governments that are not accountable to their citizens. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the plea at the 2025 high-level meeting of the global labour movement, IMF, and World Bank at the World Bank office […] Stop lending to unaccountable leaders, NLC tells World Bank, IMF Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Rep Oseni calls for improved road construction standards in Nigeria

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr Aderemi Oseni, has called on contractors to strictly follow project specifications, highlighting substandard work as a key contributor to road failures across Nigeria. Speaking at the Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders Engagement over the weekend, a forum organised […] The post Rep Oseni calls for improved road construction standards in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago PDP: Damagum Decries Internal Wranglings, Govs Welcome Osun LG Polls

The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iliya Damagum, has warned against internal and external interference in the party’s affairs. He said the party’s leadership is capable of steering the party toward a brighter future. Damagum described the situation as a sign of the PDP’s rebirth, signaling a renewed commitment to its foundational […]

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20 h. ago Corporate Earnings, Dividends To Trigger Mixed Stock Market Performance

The stock market has been on the uptrend for the fifth consecutive week and this movement was driven by investors taking positions for portfolio rebalancing, prompted by pressured sell-offs across various counters and shaped by expectations and outcomes of the newly rebased CPI report and MPC decisions, where the policy committee unanimously decided to pause […]

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20 h. ago Linking Niger Delta takes a boost as minister commissions Abraka

The drive by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to link the oil region seems to receive a boost at read more Linking Niger Delta takes a boost as minister commissions Abraka-Oben Road rebuilt by NDDC

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20 h. ago Gov Buni Establishes Yobe Mining Development Company, Appoints Engr Yerima As MD

In a bold move to harness the untapped solid mineral resources in Yobe State, Governor Mai Mala Buni has announced the establishment of the Yobe Mining Development Company (YMDC) and appointed a renowned geologist, Engr. Bamodu Yerima, , as its pioneer Managing Director. A statement issued by the senior special Assistant Digital and Strategic Communication, […]

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