4 h. ago Military Arrests 16 Officers Over Indiscipline, Service Violations

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) announced on Saturday that it has arrested 16 officers over alleged acts of indiscipline and violations of Service regulations. Preliminary findings indicated that the officers’ actions were linked to frustrations over repeated failures in promotion examinations and concerns about stalled career progression. In a statement, the Director of Defence […]

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8 h. ago Governor Aliyu Approves N293m Relief, Food Aid For Banditry Victims In Sokoto

The Sokoto State Government has distributed cash and food items worth N293 million to victims of bandit attacks and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Isa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas. Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced the intervention on Friday, through a statement by his Director General of Media, Abubakar Bawa. This was during a condolence […] The post Governor Aliyu Approves N293m Relief, Food Aid For Banditry Victims In Sokoto appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Alia Administration Launches State IDP Policy, Pledges Durable Solutions As Benue Moves From Relief To Recovery

In a move, civil society and humanitarian partners are hailing as a turning point for conflict and disaster affected communities, the Benue State Government on Tuesday formally launched its long awaited Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Policy, a comprehensive framework intended to shift the state’s response from short-term relief to durable solutions that restore dignity, livelihoods […]

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17 h. ago How FG’s hasty curriculum tweaking throws shockwaves into education landscape

The federal government’s abrupt introduction of a new national curriculum has stirred significant controversy within Nigeria’s education ecosystem. While curriculum read more How FG’s hasty curriculum tweaking throws shockwaves into education landscape

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26 h. ago Madagascar’s President Denounces ‘Coup’ Attempt As Protests Flare

The poverty-stricken Indian Ocean island has been rocked by near-daily demonstrations called on social media by a movement known as "Gen Z", to which security forces have responded with arrests, tear gas and bullets. The post Madagascar’s President Denounces ‘Coup’ Attempt As Protests Flare appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago Nigeria’s industrialization fails to gather steam after 65 years

After 65 years of independence, Nigeria’s over-dependence on imports has stalled its transformation from an agrarian economy to an industrial read more Nigeria’s industrialization fails to gather steam after 65 years

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31 h. ago Nigerian Films Must Meet Global Criteria To Qualify For Oscars — NFVCB ED

Hussaini stressed that entering an award scheme like the Oscars requires deliberate effort and long-term planning. The post Nigerian Films Must Meet Global Criteria To Qualify For Oscars — NFVCB ED appeared first on Channels Television.

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40 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Suspect Behind Trader, Family Extortion Scheme

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended Bernard Odinchefu, a 62-year-old man and alleged informant for a secessionist group, who is reportedly running a significant extortion network in parts of Ihiala Local Government Area. Reports indicate that the suspect is responsible for collecting illegal levies from traders in the Isseke and Orsumoghu communities, demanding ₦10,000 […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Suspect Behind Trader, Family Extortion Scheme appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Oil marketing firm receives truckloads of petroleum products directly from Dangote Refinery

Sixxco Oil Ltd  has announced the commencement of direct delivery of petroleum products from the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company Ltd through the direct delivery scheme. Trucks from Dangote have begun supplying fuel directly to the oil marketing firm, ensuring a stable and competitive supply, with the first batch arriving on September 30. Sixxco Oil […] The post Oil marketing firm receives truckloads of petroleum products directly from Dangote Refinery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago TMC Oyo West inaugurates patrons, honours past leaders for service to Islam

Tribune Online TMC Oyo West inaugurates patrons, honours past leaders for service to Islam THE Muslim Congress (TMC), Oyo West Local Government chapter, has inaugurated its newly appointed patrons, conferring certificates of recognition on eight distinguished members, with Alhaji Saheed Ishola Sodem named as grand patron. The investiture ceremony was held on Sunday at the Anwarul Islam Central Mosque, Gedu Scheme, Oyo. The new patrons include Alhaji Saheed Ishola […] TMC Oyo West inaugurates patrons, honours past leaders for service to Islam Tribune Online

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53 h. ago 2027: I’m not planning to step down – Atiku debunks viral report

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has debunked a news report claiming he was considering stepping down for a younger aspirant in the race for the 2027 presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe made the clarification in a Thursday statement. Earlier on Thursday, reports circulated that […] The post 2027: I’m not planning to step down – Atiku debunks viral report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Poverty, inequality drive Nigeria’s kidney trafficking racket

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja A professor of medicine, Bayero University, Kano and consultant nephrologist, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Aliyu Abdu, has disclosed that the major reason Nigerians sell their kidneys to survive is poverty. Speaking at a seminar on Dissemination of the 2025 Standards and Guidelines for Establishing and Co-ordinating Organ/Tissue Transplantation, organised by […] The post Poverty, inequality drive Nigeria’s kidney trafficking racket appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Nigeria@65: Modest gains overshadowed by multidimensional poverty

By Uche Usim When Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1960, many celebrated what they thought was the end of colonial stranglehold and the beginning of self reliance and unprecedented growth. But 65 years later, a dispassionate assessment leaves little to cheer for. The journey has been rough and tough as Nigerians suffered […] The post Nigeria@65: Modest gains overshadowed by multidimensional poverty appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu’s govt has pushed over 15 million Nigerians into acute poverty in one year — Obi

Tribune Online Tinubu’s govt has pushed over 15 million Nigerians into acute poverty in one year — Obi “Cronyism, corruption, and disregard for the rule of law have scared away investors, while other African nations overtake us as preferred investment destinations.” Tinubu’s govt has pushed over 15 million Nigerians into acute poverty in one year — Obi Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Relief on prepaid metering in Port Harcourt zone as Olley group steps in

Electricity consumers and power distribution companies have been at loggerheads for years over appropriate bills. What seems to separate this read more Relief on prepaid metering in Port Harcourt zone as Olley group steps in

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3 d. ago NIS begins clampdown on visa overstayers as FG’s amnesty ends

Tribune Online NIS begins clampdown on visa overstayers as FG’s amnesty ends The NIS explained that the measure is part of efforts to ensure compliance with migration laws. NIS begins clampdown on visa overstayers as FG’s amnesty ends Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Bloodshed In North Shows Urgent Need For Transformative Action – Dogara

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed deep concern over the rising insecurity and poverty in northern Nigeria. He warned that the scale of killings has placed the region under what he described as a “spiritual curse.” Speaking on Tuesday,  during a panel session at the Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit […] The post Bloodshed In North Shows Urgent Need For Transformative Action – Dogara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago EU, ECOWAS Back Humanitarian Relief In Plateau With N82m Donation

  The European Union (EU), in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has donated a total of N82 million to support children and farmers affected by conflicts in Plateau State over the past two decades. The announcement was made on Wednesday, during an event in Jos tagged the African Peace and […] The post EU, ECOWAS Back Humanitarian Relief In Plateau With N82m Donation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FHA Mortgage Bank Secures N27bn Loan, Says 3,427 Homeowners To Benefit

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Mortgage Bank has revealed that about 3,427 eligible Nigerians enrolled on the National Housing Fund (NHF) scheme will benefit from a N27 billion it has secured for housing loans. The managing director of the FHA and the board chairman of the FHA Mortgage Bank, Hon. Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo who said […]

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3 d. ago The Worst Is Over, Yesterday’s Pains Are Giving Way To Relief, Tinubu Tells Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu says his government is working to boost agricultural production and reduce food costs. The post The Worst Is Over, Yesterday’s Pains Are Giving Way To Relief, Tinubu Tells Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

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