78 m. ago Akwa Ibom govt restates commitment to blue economy, maritime devt

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom govt restates commitment to blue economy, maritime devt The Commissioner stated that the industrial city envisioned by the Governor aims to build indigenous capacity and ensure local participation in its development, saying, “This is where the local content law comes into play, requiring that a certain percentage of the project's workforce, services, and materials be sourced locally.” Akwa Ibom govt restates commitment to blue economy, maritime devt Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Opposition Lawmakers Hail INEC, RISIEC On Voters’ Register Release Ahead Rivers LG Polls

The Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) for the timely release of the voters’ register ahead of the August 9 local government elections in Rivers State. The lawmakers described the move as a crucial step toward ensuring credible and transparent polls. LEADERSHIP […]

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3 h. ago Hajj: Local Airlines Refuse To Sign 2025 Pilgrims Airlift Agreement

Nigerian-approved Hajj airlines — Max Air, Air Peace and Umza Aviation Services have refused to sign the 2025 pilgrims airlift agreement with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The reasons for their refusal include disagreement over currency of payment, pilgrims allocations and rejection of some airlines by some state governors, among others. NAHCON had […]

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3 h. ago Poor primary healthcare investment hurting Nigeria’s health system — Bayelsa dep gov

The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has stated that inadequate investment in primary healthcare is a major factor responsible for inefficiencies and stunted growth in Nigeria’s healthcare system. Ewhrudjakpo made this remark on Thursday during a meeting with key health sector stakeholders, including the state commissioner for health, local government chairmen, and Read More

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3 h. ago LG Polls: HURIWA Hails INEC Over Release Of Rivers Voters’ Register

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) for the timely release of the voters’ register ahead of the August 9, 2025 local government elections in Rivers State. In a statement issued by HURIWA national coordinator, Comrade Emma Onwubiko, […]

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6 h. ago Kogi: I remain authentic SDP chairman till 2026 — Moses Oricha

Tribune Online Kogi: I remain authentic SDP chairman till 2026 — Moses Oricha He noted that those behind the purported SDP congress held in the state on Wednesday are unknown to the party or the Independent National Electoral Commission, describing them as impostors. Kogi: I remain authentic SDP chairman till 2026 — Moses Oricha Tribune Online

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8 h. ago LG poll: Rivers electoral commission receives updated voter register from INEC

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission said it has received the updated voters register for the state from the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the August 9, 2025, local government elections. RSIEC said it has also secured the list of registered political parties in Nigeria from INEC. The RSIEC Commissioner in charge of Media Read More

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9 h. ago Ilaje Demolition: Ebonyi Govt, NASS Member Commence Evacuation Of Indigenes

Ebonyi State Government and the member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo, federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Nkemkanma Kama, have commenced the evacuation of over 1,000 stranded Ebonyi Indigenes in Ilaje village, Lagos, following the demolition of the area by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). Speaking with LEADERSHIP Friday, the State Commissioner for Special […]

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10 h. ago Aleshinloye fire incident: Oyo CP advises traders on future preventive strategies

Tribune Online Aleshinloye fire incident: Oyo CP advises traders on future preventive strategies The Commissioner of Police in Oyo, Johnson Adenola, has highlighted strategies needed for proactive measures aimed at preventing future occurrences of fire incidents. The Oyo CP gave the advice on Thursday when he received the representatives of the victims affected by the Wednesday fire incident at Aleshinloye International Market in Ibadan at the command headquarters, […] Aleshinloye fire incident: Oyo CP advises traders on future preventive strategies Tribune Online

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11 h. ago INEC compensates Bauchi election accident victim with N1.25m

The Independent National Electoral Commission has handed over a compensation package to a casualty of the 2023 election accident in Bauchi State. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the official Facebook handle of INEC Bauchi on Thursday. According to the statement, the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmud Yakubu, handed over the compensation during the Read More

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11 h. ago ‘It still looks like a dream’: Distraught shop owners reel from Aleshinloye market fire disaster

Tribune Online ‘It still looks like a dream’: Distraught shop owners reel from Aleshinloye market fire disaster     SOJI AJIBOLA, OLAWALE OLANIYAN and ADEREMI OGUNDARE share accounts from traders and shop owners who fell victim to Tuesday’s fire outbreak at the popular Aleshinloye market, located in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Authorities say about 500 shops were affected even as they look to government authorities for economic salvation.   It was […] ‘It still looks like a dream’: Distraught shop owners reel from Aleshinloye market fire disaster Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Bauchi Assembly Amends Law To Provide Free Sanitary Pads In Schools

Bauchi State House of Assembly has passed a bill to provide free sanitary pads in primary, secondary, and community schools across the State to help address problems associated with menstrual hygiene challenges among school girls. The House passed the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board Law of 2012 during a special sitting presided over […]

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15 h. ago Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator representing Abia North and Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has rejected a call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running […] The post Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Governor’s Cup: Edo students eager to participate, says commissioner

Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr Paddy Iyamu, has said that students from various secondary schools in the state are eager to participate in the 2025 Governor’s Cup. Iyamu made the disclosure when he met with the state Sports Commission chairman, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele and the sponsor of the event, Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited. Read More

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17 h. ago NAICOM reports 1,571 policyholder complaints against insurers

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has released a comprehensive report outlining 1,571 complaints lodged by policyholders against various insurance companies within Nigeria. Topping the list of insurers with grievances is Industrial and General Insurance (IGI) Plc. The report witnesses was published on NAICOM’s website on Wednesday, is part of the commission’s […] The post NAICOM reports 1,571 policyholder complaints against insurers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Senator demands justice as Okuama marks displacement anniversary

The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Ede Dafinone, has called on the Federal Government to ensure justice for the Okuama people. The town of Okuama in the Ughelli South Local Government Area was devastated following a military onslaught on March 14, 2024, leaving the community in ruins. The attack came in Read More

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17 h. ago Emefiele disobeyed Buhari, took naira redesign contract abroad – EFCC

An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chinedu Eneanya, on Thursday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disregarded the directive of former President Muhammadu Buhari to award the 2022 naira redesign to a local contractor. Eneanya, a detective with the EFCC, Read More

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17 h. ago NiDCOM demands probe after Nigerian TikToker dies in Kenyan apartment

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Kenyan authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a Nigerian content moderator, Ladi Olubunmi, in Nairobi. Olubunmi, who was employed by Teleperformance, a social media contracting firm in Kenya, was found dead in her apartment last week. Reports indicate that her Read More

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19 h. ago Alleged misappropriation: Osun commissioner threatens to sue APC chieftain

Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Kolapo Alimi, on Thursday, said he would drag his successor in office, Mr Adebayo Adeleke, before the court for falsely alleging he misappropriated funds. Adeleke, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, had said two officials of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria made questionable Read More

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20 h. ago Lagos Set To Impose “No Truck” Policy After Otedola Bridge Explosion

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to enforce a strict “no truck” policy in the state, particularly around the Otedola Bridge area. This decision follows a devastating gas truck explosion that occurred under the bridge on Tuesday night. The government aims to prevent similar incidents and ensure public safety. The policy will restrict truck […] The post Lagos Set To Impose “No Truck” Policy After Otedola Bridge Explosion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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