4 d. ago ICYMI: Lagos installs speed limit monitors, imposes N50,000 fine

The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies, has deployed four new Intelligent Transport System sites to monitor and detect speeding and manage traffic flows. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this during a press briefing on Thursday, stating that the new installations would complement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition Read More

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5 d. ago Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders

Tribune Online Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders   THE Federal Government has appealed to stakeholders and all partners to align their projects and programmes with Nigeria’s priorities to address the country’s educational challenges.  Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, made the call during a meeting with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), where he commended the agency for its […] Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Boko Haram terrorists kill dozen of soldiers in Borno twin attacks

…Ndume expresses concerns, calls for FG’s decisive action The Cameroonian Ministry of Defence (CNA) reveals that the attack by Boko read more Boko Haram terrorists kill dozen of soldiers in Borno twin attacks

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7 d. ago Ezekwesili wants govt to create jobs through entrepreneurship, industrialisation

Obiageli Ezekwesili, a former Nigerian Minister of Education, has called on the Nigeria’s Government to prioritise entrepreneurship, industrialization, and infrastructure read more Ezekwesili wants govt to create jobs through entrepreneurship, industrialisation

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8 d. ago Why music ministers should not charge fees, Femi Lazarus clarifies stance

Nigerian pastor, Femi Lazarus, who recently ignited controversy about the gospel music industry by challenging the financial expectations of gospel ministers, has provided explanations to defend his stance. In a sermon on aired on YouTube Sunday, Lazarus insisted that music ministry is for those who were called into it as a ministry and should not Read More

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9 d. ago Canadian PM calls early election, pledges to fight Trump’s annexation drive

Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called early elections for April 28, pledging to defeat Donald Trump’s drive to annex the United States’s huge northern neighbour. Carney, a former central banker, was chosen by Canada’s centrist Liberal Party to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister, but he has never faced the country’s broader Read More

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9 d. ago Trump’s threat: Canada’s Prime Minister calls for snap election

Tribune Online Trump’s threat: Canada’s Prime Minister calls for snap election New Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney on Sunday announced a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to address the economic threat posed by US President, Donald Trump’s tariffs. The election had been scheduled for October 20, but Carney is looking to capitalise on his Liberal party’s surge in the polls […] Trump’s threat: Canada’s Prime Minister calls for snap election Tribune Online

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9 d. ago FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining

Tribune Online FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb illegal mining activities in Nigeria through the deployment of satellite technology and increased budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. Speaking at a press conference marking the first anniversary of the Mining Marshals Corps, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, emphasized that illegal […] FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining Tribune Online

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1 week ago Coalition urges Wike, Fubara to sign peace pact within 90 days

The Coalition for Democracy and Development has called on the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the suspended Governor, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara to put aside their differences and sign a new peace pact within the next 90 days. The CDD condemned both Wike and Fubara urging them to prioritise the welfare of the people in Read More

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1 week ago FG partners Abuja Muslim community to end open defecation in Nigeria 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Terlumun Utsev called for greater collaboration between religious institutions and government agencies to end open defecation in Nigeria by 2030. Professor Utsev made this call during an advocacy visit to the Murshid of the Abuja National Mosque, Prof. Shehu Ahmad Saeed Galadanci, with […] The post FG partners Abuja Muslim community to end open defecation in Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Minister seeks partnerships to support 3.2 million displaced Nigerians

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has called for greater collaboration between government agencies, international organisations, and non-governmental organisations to address the plight of Nigeria’s 3.2 million Internally Displaced Persons. Speaking at the 47th Lions Day with United Nations celebration in Abuja on Thursday, Yilwatda emphasised the need for sustainable solutions Read More

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1 week ago Why Lekki Port does not patronise indigenous barge operators — BOAN

Tribune Online Why Lekki Port does not patronise indigenous barge operators — BOAN The Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN) has revealed that Lekki Port is currently not patronizing indigenous barge operators due to the type of barges being used by most indigenous operators. This comes as barge operators call for funding from the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, to help build capacity among indigenous […] Why Lekki Port does not patronise indigenous barge operators — BOAN Tribune Online

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1 week ago Youth Minister blames insecurity on inordinate political ambition

Tribune Online Youth Minister blames insecurity on inordinate political ambition Olawande called for all hands to be on deck in addressing the problem on insecurity in the country, calling on youths to avoid actions capable of fueling crisis in the country. Youth Minister blames insecurity on inordinate political ambition Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police arrest female gunrunner, drug courier, recover ammunition concealed in palmoil can

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Force headquarters in Abuja, said it has recorded significant successes in its fight against insecurity with the arrest of suspected smugglers, drug trafficking, currency counterfeiting among other criminals. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Olumuyiwa Adejobi,  said the feats were made by operatives of their several tactical teams, including the […] The post Police arrest female gunrunner, drug courier, recover ammunition concealed in palmoil can appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oyetola urges Africa to spearhead green shipping decarbonisation

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on African nations to take a leading role in the decarbonisation of the global shipping industry. Speaking at the African Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonisation held in Abuja, Oyetola urged stakeholders to move beyond discussions and implement concrete solutions that will ensure Africa’s maritime Read More

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2 w. ago Minister calls for creation of livestock colleges, charges ARCN to drive innovation

Tribune Online Minister calls for creation of livestock colleges, charges ARCN to drive innovation THE Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has tasked the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) to intensify research and innovation efforts in the livestock sector to enable the Federal Government establish specialised colleges for livestock development. The Minister issued the charge when the Executive Secretary of ARCN, Professor Garba Sharubutu, led a delegation […] Minister calls for creation of livestock colleges, charges ARCN to drive innovation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Wike will make 2027 hard for Tinubu in Niger Delta –PANDEF youth wing

• Berates FCT Minister on Ijaw comment From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Youth Wing of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to do away with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, citing his role in exacerbating tensions in the Niger Delta region. Addressing a press […] The post Wike will make 2027 hard for Tinubu in Niger Delta –PANDEF youth wing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago School founder urges inclusion of electoral values in curriculum

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The founder of a foremost private school in Abia, International Excellent Child Academy, Uratta, Aba, Nze Uwaoma Nnadi, has called on the Federal Ministry of Education to introduce an electoral processes and values curriculum at the basic education level of the country. Nnadi, who made the call during activities that heralded […] The post School founder urges inclusion of electoral values in curriculum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PANDEF urges Tinubu to rein in Wike over Rivers crisis remarks

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to restrain Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory. read more PANDEF urges Tinubu to rein in Wike over Rivers crisis remarks

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2 w. ago Niger Delta elders hit back at Wike, asks President Tinubu to call the FCT Minister to order

Elders of the Niger Delta have become the next group to hit at Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, after the read more Niger Delta elders hit back at Wike, asks President Tinubu to call the FCT Minister to order

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