4 h. ago Obidient Movement launched in Osun, targets grassroots mobilisation

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The National Coordinating Council (NCC) of the Obidient Movement has appointed a coordinating council in Osun State to mobilise people at the grassroots level. The newly appointed coordinator of the Obidient Movement in Osun, Engineer Sunday Olowu, on Thursday, said that the focus is to build a people-first political structure that […] The post Obidient Movement launched in Osun, targets grassroots mobilisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Niger govt issues urgent flood relocation advisory to residents

Tribune Online Niger govt issues urgent flood relocation advisory to residents Niger State government has issued a critical advisory for communities residing near riverbanks to promptly relocate to higher ground due to... Niger govt issues urgent flood relocation advisory to residents Tribune Online

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7 h. ago EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Green Eagles Agribusiness Solutions Limited before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the company is being prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering […] The post EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Police nab 54 suspects, repel sea piracy attack in Akwa Ibom waterways

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reported the arrest of 54 suspects and the repulsion of a sea piracy attack along the state’s waterways in separate operations conducted between May and June 2025. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, disclosed this while briefing the media on major […] The post Police nab 54 suspects, repel sea piracy attack in Akwa Ibom waterways appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Mexico: Hurricane Erick lands in Oaxaca, threatens flash floods

Tribune Online Mexico: Hurricane Erick lands in Oaxaca, threatens flash floods The NHC noted that Erick is the first Pacific Category 3 hurricane on record to make landfall in Mexico during June. Mexico: Hurricane Erick lands in Oaxaca, threatens flash floods Tribune Online

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10 h. ago ‘Repaint your houses or face action’, Anambra govt issues deadline to residents

Tribune Online ‘Repaint your houses or face action’, Anambra govt issues deadline to residents The Anambra State Government has issued a stern directive to residents and property owners occupying dilapidated or defaced buildings across key urban areas, mandating them to repaint their structures or face enforcement measures beginning July 1. ‘Repaint your houses or face action’, Anambra govt issues deadline to residents Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Gov Buni Approves New Minimum Wage Structure For Yobe Workers

Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the implementation of the new minimum wage for workers in the state. LEADERSHIP gathered that with the new wage structure, school teachers and primary healthcare workers will receive an increment of ₦25,000, to raise their minimum wage from ₦20,000 to ₦45,000. Regular workers on GL01-06 will […]

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11 h. ago Tinubu sets to incorporate hunters into Nigeria’s security architecture — Ooni 

Tribune Online Tinubu sets to incorporate hunters into Nigeria’s security architecture — Ooni  "He has a very big plan for what you are doing as forest guards. He (Tinubu) said he is ready to incorporate it into the security structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu sets to incorporate hunters into Nigeria’s security architecture — Ooni  Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Federal Gov’t Borrowing Must Be Strategic, Beneficial To Nigerians – Rewane

Renowned economist and Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, has advised the Federal Government to adopt a more strategic approach to borrowing, stressing that loans must be tied to productive ventures that benefit the Nigerian people. Rewane spoke on Thursday on Channels Television’s ‘Business Morning’ show, monitored by our correspondent. He emphasised […]

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12 h. ago No plan to extend FCT perm sec’s tenure illegally — Civil Service boss

Tribune Online No plan to extend FCT perm sec’s tenure illegally — Civil Service boss The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, has denied any plan to unlawfully extend the tenure of Mr Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, Permanent Secretary representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). No plan to extend FCT perm sec’s tenure illegally — Civil Service boss Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Federal Gov’t Arraigns Kogi Central Senator Natasha Over Alleged Defamation

The Federal Government, on Thursday, arraigned suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on charges of alleged criminal defamation. The lawmaker appeared before Justice Chizoba Orji on a three-count charge bordering on alleged defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. […]

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14 h. ago 2027: Makinde’s presidential posters flood Dutse, major Jigawa towns

Tribune Online 2027: Makinde’s presidential posters flood Dutse, major Jigawa towns Presidential campaign posters of the Oyo State Governor, Chief Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, have flooded Dutse, the capital city of Jigawa State, as well as some local government headquarters and major towns across the state. 2027: Makinde’s presidential posters flood Dutse, major Jigawa towns Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Kaduna Establishes Seven Relief Centres For Communities Facing Flood Threats

In a proactive move to mitigate the impact of flooding, the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) has unveiled seven Safe Haven Centres across the state for residents in flood-prone areas. The Executive Secretary of KADSEMA, Usman Hayatu Mazadu, disclosed this during a High-Level Consultative Meeting on Stakeholders’ Readiness Against the 2025 Flood Prediction held […] The post Kaduna Establishes Seven Relief Centres For Communities Facing Flood Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Inclusion Of PWDs, Part Of My Administration’s Cornerstone, Says Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has said that the inclusion of People With Disabilities (PWD) has become the cornerstone of his administration. This came as the governor was urged to embark on full domestication of the disability law and disability commission, promote inclusive education, and establish vocational rehabilitation centres in each of the three senatorial […]

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16 h. ago Governors back FG efforts to ease food transport by tackling unauthorised levies, eliminate illegal checkpoints

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the 36 states of the federation, under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have backed the federal government’s plans to dismantle unauthorised checkpoints and streamline levies driving food inflation through high transportation costs. “Illegal levies and poor road conditions are driving up food prices, impacting millions of […] The post Governors back FG efforts to ease food transport by tackling unauthorised levies, eliminate illegal checkpoints appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen

APC urges govt to respect court ruling From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), and the Osun State Government have strongly opposed alleged plans by reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors to claim local government allocations. The Commissioner for Local Government […] The post LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Proliferation of checkpoints, illegal taxation, key contributors to price inflation – NGF

Tribune Online Proliferation of checkpoints, illegal taxation, key contributors to price inflation – NGF Sanwo-Olu, who read the communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, also expressed the Forum’s displeasure over the World Bank’s failure to fulfil its part of the agreement reached on NG-CARES, despite participating... Proliferation of checkpoints, illegal taxation, key contributors to price inflation – NGF Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Mokwa Flood Claimed 207 Lives, 700 Still Missing – Niger Gov

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has claimed that 207 residents of Mokwa community died in the recent flooding tragedy, adding that 700 persons were still missing. Recall that the State Emergency Management Agency had disclosed that 163 lost their lives during the unfortunate event, with over 3,000 people displaced. Meanwhile, the state Governor, during a […] The post Mokwa Flood Claimed 207 Lives, 700 Still Missing – Niger Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago NEF Condemns Benue Killings, Accuses Govt Of Betrayal, Inaction

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a scathing condemnation of the ongoing wave of violence in Benue State, describing the mass killings as “genocide” and accusing the federal government of deliberate inaction, betrayal, and systemic failure. In a strongly worded press statement signed by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the NEF’s spokesperson, the forum said […]

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27 h. ago Lagos Govt Seals 10 Establishments Over Alleged Environmental Violation

Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, has sealed off several facilities across Lagos Mainland over persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations. The enforcement operation, which took place on Tuesday, was part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to uphold environmental standards and ensure public health and safety in residential and commercial areas. READ MORE: Lagos Govt Shuts […] The post Lagos Govt Seals 10 Establishments Over Alleged Environmental Violation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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