16 m. ago N’Delta monarch warns against sabotage, calls for PAP stipend review

The traditional ruler of the oil and gas-rich Idjerhe kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, His Majesty Obukowho Monday Whiskey, Udurhie I, has cautioned against what he tagged the ‘pull-him-down syndrome’ among some people in the Niger Delta region. The frontline monarch advocated for “sustained peace and greater understanding among Niger Read More

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5 h. ago ‘I Have Been Broken, But I’m Not Destroyed’, Naira Marley Speaks On Mohbad’s Death

Following the controversy surrounding the tragic passing of Nigerian singer, IleriOluwa Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad, his former promoter and boss Naira Marley has broken his silence, addressing the accusations against him and personal turmoil he had faced since his former signee’s death. LEADERSHIP reports that the owner of the Malian Music record label and two other […]

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5 h. ago Exit Of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso From ECOWAS May Affect MNJTF — CAS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has warned that the withdrawal Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) could adversely affect the operational framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The CAS also challenged senior Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers to refine […]

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6 h. ago Nigerians in diaspora demand action over N375bn demolition in Lagos

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Some Nigerian investors in the diaspora, under the aegis of the Association of Nigerians Diasporan Investors, have cried out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the demolition of a N375 billion property in Lagos State. Speaking on behalf of the diaspora, Managing Director of Winhomes Global Services Limited, Stella Ifeoma Okengwu, […] The post Nigerians in diaspora demand action over N375bn demolition in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FCT Joint Campus Council Warns Against Imposition Ahead Of NANS Convention

Joint Campus Council of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has resisted the move by some stakeholders in the student body to impose members of the Local Organising Committee on them. The council claimed that some influential persons within the National Secretariat of the association were trying to […]

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9 h. ago Mohbad’s Father Denies Dismissing Nurse Was Allegedly Involved In Son’s Death, Addresses Property Dispute

Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has denied claims that he dismissed the nurse who allegedly treated his son before his death. Aloba’s statement is a reaction to allegations made by Mohbad’s widow, Wunmi, during a February 19 interview with media personality Chudity. Wunmi alleged that after she […] The post Mohbad’s Father Denies Dismissing Nurse Was Allegedly Involved In Son’s Death, Addresses Property Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Kano: Police arrest 17 suspected thugs over ‘planned violent protest’

Tribune Online Kano: Police arrest 17 suspected thugs over ‘planned violent protest’ The Kano police command has arrested 17 suspected thugs over a planned violent protest, warning that the command is committed to ensuring that the perpetrators of this planned violence are brought to justice. Kano: Police arrest 17 suspected thugs over ‘planned violent protest’ Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Stanbic IBTC, Autochek facilitate N4bn car loans in 6 months

Stanbic IBTC Bank said it has partnered with Autochek, an innovative automotive technology firm, to facilitate access to car ownership read more Stanbic IBTC, Autochek facilitate N4bn car loans in 6 months

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11 h. ago Business owners express concerns as thieves target shops in Calabar

Tribune Online Business owners express concerns as thieves target shops in Calabar The Tech and Gadgets Dealers Union of Cross River has raised awareness about a series of alleged robbery incidents affecting their shops. Business owners express concerns as thieves target shops in Calabar Tribune Online

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13 h. ago DPP Discloses Mohbad Withdrew Assault Complaint Against Naira Marley Before Death

The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions has revealed that late singer Mohbad, born Ilerioluwa Aloba, officially withdrew his assault complaint against his former label boss, Naira Marley, at the Ilasan Police Station in Lekki after an incident on October 8, 2022. This played a role in the Magistrates’ Court in Yaba acquitting Fashola on […] The post DPP Discloses Mohbad Withdrew Assault Complaint Against Naira Marley Before Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Gov Eno Tasks Akwa Ibom Cabinet On Timely Delivery Of Democratic Dividends

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has set agenda for the newly inaugurated 27-member State Executive Council (SEC) on the essence of delivering dividends of democracy to the people. The newly inaugurated state executive council comprise 25 commissioners and two special advisers. Governor therefore warned against complacency and sabotage of government policies and programmes […]

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22 h. ago Tinubu govt not marginalising Muslims, APC tells Shari’ah council

The ruling All Progressives Congress, on Tuesday, warned against stoking up ethnic and religious sentiments at a period when President Bola Tinubu is earnestly working to reposition the country. The APC was reacting to claims by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah Council in Nigeria that Muslims are not benefitting enough from Tinubu’s government. The council Read More

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22 h. ago Mohbad withdrew assault complaints against Naira Marley before death – DPP

The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions has revealed that the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, otherwise known as Mohbad, formally withdrew the assault complaints lodged against his former label boss, Abdulazeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, at the Ilasan Police Station in the Lekki area of the state over an incident on October 8, 2022. This Read More

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23 h. ago Tax reform: Senate plans review as Customs, ASUU fault provisions

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, warned against the proposed withdrawal of the education tax to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund as contained in the tax reform bills currently undergoing public hearing at the National Assembly. The President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said the scrapping of TETFund could lead to the Read More

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29 h. ago Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade

Tribune Online Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade Lagos State Government on Tuesday, formally unveiled Operation Quadrant Ignite (OQI), saying that through the bold initiative, it seeks to transform the Lekki Economic Zone (LEZ) into Africa’s premier destination for manufacturing, trade, and investment. Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade Tribune Online

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31 h. ago 13 year after, owners of demolished properties lament unpaid compensation in Osun

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Residents of Osogbo, Osun State whose properties were demolished for the dualisation and expansions of roads at Orita Olaiya -Old Garage-Ayetoro-Ikirun during the tenure of Rauf Aregbesola have cried out over unpaid compensation. Staging a rally under the aegis of Justice for Landlord and Landladies Association in Osogbo, said that they […] The post 13 year after, owners of demolished properties lament unpaid compensation in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Osun LG Crisis: Northern Groups Urge Tinubu To Maintain Neutrality

Three prominent northern advocacy groups have called on President Bola Tinubu to remain neutral in the ongoing controversy surrounding the local government chairmanship tenure in Osun State. The groups—Arewa Youths for Peace and Security, Arewa Renaissance Movement, and Aladun Gargajiyanmu Movement—warned against any presidential interference that could disrupt the fragile peace in the state. Speaking […]

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37 h. ago Expert raises alarm over rising homelessness in Nigeria, Africa 

Tribune Online Expert raises alarm over rising homelessness in Nigeria, Africa  Homelessness is on the rise in Nigeria and around the African continent, International Housing Finance Specialist, Mr Kunle Faleti, has raised the alarm. For this reason, he has charged policymakers, operators and stakeholders in Nigeria’s housing finance, building and construction industries to always remember that home ownership by the people should not be taken for […] Expert raises alarm over rising homelessness in Nigeria, Africa  Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Don’t Dirty Akwa Ibom, Gov Eno Warns As Court Arraigns 158 Offenders

Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has said his administration remains committed to ensuring that the state maintains its status as Nigeria’s cleanest state while also making it the nation‘s premier tourism destination. The governor, who was monitoring the February edition of the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise at some locations on the Uyo […]

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44 h. ago Corporate Control In Seed Sector Threatens Nigeria’s Food Sovereignty – Expert

Food safety expert has warned that Nigeria’s food sovereignty is seriously threatened as multinational corporations tighten their grip on the seed sector through patenting and intellectual property rights. In an exclusive interview with LEADERSHIP, Prof Qrisstuberg Amua, the executive director of the Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR), pointed out several foreign companies […]

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