1 hour ago Shun Banditry, Criminal Activities, Miyetti Allah Tells Youths

Youths of Fulani extraction have been called upon to redeem the image of the ethnic group by shunning violent crimes associated with the ethnic nationality in Nigeria. The youths were instead urged to channel their energies to productive endeavours that will better their lives and that of the country as a whole. National President of […]

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2 h. ago To proceed with Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice itself – IPOB

Demand his unconditional release From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri As the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) resumes on Tuesday, the group has slammed the Federal Government describing the resumption as “declaration of war on injustice” as well as an “act of judicial terrorism.”  Speaking on the matter in a statement […] The post To proceed with Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice itself – IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Fifth columnists using phantom unions to wage ethnic war against NiMet DG Anosike – NiMet source

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A credible source within the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alleged an orchestrated ethnic campaign against the agency’s Director General, Prof. Charles Anosike. Speaking anonymously on Monday, the source claimed that a group posing as the Joint Action Congress (JAC) of NiMet is falsely calling for Anosike’s removal to destabilise the […] The post Fifth columnists using phantom unions to wage ethnic war against NiMet DG Anosike – NiMet source appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Women Protest Alleged Destruction Of Farmlands By Firm In Ekiti

Some women of Odo-Oro Ekiti in Ikole local government area of Ekiti State on Monday trooped to the streets to peacefully protest alleged destruction of their farmlands by an agriculture firm. The protesting women in their numbers matched round the community with placards accusing the firm, Agbeyewa Farms of destroying their sources of livelihood which […]

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10 h. ago NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule

Nigeria Labour Congress, has announced the cancellation of May Day celebrations in Rivers State, over the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the national leadership of the NLC on Sunday, directed all affiliated industrial unions in the oil rich state to limit the May 1 Workers’ Day celebrations to the […] The post NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Professors’ Monthly Earnings Of Less Than N1 m, Ridiculous – CONUA

The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has decried the current state of academic remuneration, describing it as ridiculous and not motivating for a Nigerian professor to earn less than a million naira monthly. Speaking to journalists at the just-concluded 1st Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria in Abuja, the national […]

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12 h. ago Excitement at ‘The Initiates Plc’ as Nigeria’s waste management sector eyes big boost ahead LGA autonomy

…Investors approve sourcing of more capital Firms in the waste management industry seem to target a boost as new opportunities read more Excitement at ‘The Initiates Plc’ as Nigeria’s waste management sector eyes big boost ahead LGA autonomy

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13 h. ago S’Court overturns federal high court ruling against Union bank in N22trn case

The Supreme Court has nullified a Federal High Court judgment that had, since 2014, ordered Union Bank and other defendants read more S’Court overturns federal high court ruling against Union bank in N22trn case

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13 h. ago We lost 3 staff in 2 months to poor leadership, poverty – NiMeT union

…calls for removal of its DG The Joint Action Congress (JAC) of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMeT) has disclosed that read more We lost 3 staff in 2 months to poor leadership, poverty – NiMeT union

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14 h. ago Ethnic harmony in Nigeria: Navigating the challenge, embracing the promise

If there is a single thread running through the fabric of modern African political experience, it is woven from the read more Ethnic harmony in Nigeria: Navigating the challenge, embracing the promise

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14 h. ago Price war: Consumers exploited as fuel marketers alter dispensing machines to curb losses

By Adewale Sanyaolu The fierce price war between the two dominant players in the downstream sector– Dangote Petroleum Refinery and NNPC Retail Limited, has driven petrol prices down, but the situation may have taken a troubling turn, with some industry players now resorting to unethical practices to stay in business. The development has also resulted […] The post Price war: Consumers exploited as fuel marketers alter dispensing machines to curb losses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Remarks by Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at press briefing on Articulating China’s Stance on US Tariff Policy

By Aidoghie Paulinus   1. Why is the U.S. tariff policy “a step backward in history”? We live in the 21st century—an era far removed from the devastation of two World Wars. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.  As President Xi Jinping pointed […] The post Remarks by Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at press briefing on Articulating China’s Stance on US Tariff Policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Soludo committed to workers welfare in Anambra – Ezenwaka, State Civil Service Commission boss

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chairman, Anambra State Civil Service Commission, Anambra State, Tony Ezenwaka has stated that the Prof Chukwuma Soludo led administration in Anambra State is committed to workers welfare. Ezenwaka spoke when the Anambra State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress,NLC, Comrade Humphrey Emeka Nwafor paid him a solidarity visit. Ezenwaka, a union […] The post Soludo committed to workers welfare in Anambra – Ezenwaka, State Civil Service Commission boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Access Bank Staff Secretly Films Female Colleagues In Restroom

A former Quality Assurance Specialist at Access Bank’s contact centre in Oniru, Lagos State, Stephen Ifeanyichukwu Ejezie, has been accused of secretly filming his female colleagues while they used the restrooms. A report by Foundation For Investigative Journalism (FIJ) reported that Ejezie was caught in the female restroom around 1:30am last Wednesday. Multiple sources noted […]

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26 h. ago World Bank’s 56% poverty rate projection for 2027 worries NACCIMA, OPS 

The World Bank’s projection that Nigeria’s poverty rate could soar to 56 percent by 2027 is now a source of read more World Bank’s 56% poverty rate projection for 2027 worries NACCIMA, OPS 

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27 h. ago Gunmen Kidnap 7 Passengers As Police Rescue 2 Victims In Kwara

  Gunmen have kidnapped seven occupants of two private vehicles at Eleyin Village in Isin local government area of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident happened at about 5:45pm last Friday when about five armed men blocked the highway, stopping two private vehicles and forcefully taking all occupants to an unknown location. Sources disclosed […]

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33 h. ago Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A powerful rainstorm struck the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Saturday, April 26, causing extensive damage to facilities and properties worth millions of naira. The heavy rainfall, coupled with strong winds, devastated the camp’s infrastructure. An anonymous source at the […] The post Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Victor Osimhen’s Man United move in doubt over fresh wage demands

Victor Osimhen’s proposed summer move to Manchester United is unlikely to materialise due to fresh wage disputes. BusinessDay earlier reported read more Victor Osimhen’s Man United move in doubt over fresh wage demands

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58 h. ago Patients Stranded As NMA Affiliates Begin Strike In Akwa Ibom

  Affiliate bodies of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, have embarked on a strike following the failure of the authorities of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) to address various issues in dispute bothering on emoluments and welfare of the medical workers. The aggrieved unions, LEADERSHIP Weekend learnt, included the Medical and […]

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63 h. ago Minimum Wage: SDP Chieftain Urges Workers To Hold AMAC Chair Accountable

An aspirant for Abuja Municipal Area Council Chairman under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Obinna Simon has called on the area council teachers and workers to utilize their voter cards and hold the current area council chairmen in FCT accountable for refusing to implement the N70,000 minimum wage. Dr. Simon emphasized that the current […]

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