75 m. ago Lagos assembly condemns suspended clerk’s unauthorised entry

The Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned the unauthorised entry of suspended Clerk, Mr Olalekan Onafeko, into the Assembly premises following his suspension announcement on January 13. The Assembly’s Chief Security Officer, Mr Kabir Kushoro, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Onafeko Read More

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88 m. ago West Texas child dies from measles in first US case in decade

Tribune Online West Texas child dies from measles in first US case in decade The outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, with the Texas Department of Health Services reporting 124 confirmed cases as of Tuesday—an increase of 34 since last week.  West Texas child dies from measles in first US case in decade Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Ramadan: Zulum distributes rice, grains to 250,000 beneficiaries

Tribune Online Ramadan: Zulum distributes rice, grains to 250,000 beneficiaries Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has launched a food palliative distribution initiative targeting 250,000 beneficiaries across all 27 local government areas to alleviate the impact of last year’s devastating floods. Ramadan: Zulum distributes rice, grains to 250,000 beneficiaries Tribune Online

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4 h. ago World Bank to loan Nigeria $2.2 billion for six key projects in 2025

The federal government is set to secure $2.2 billion in new loans from the World Bank in 2025, spread across six key projects. read more World Bank to loan Nigeria $2.2 billion for six key projects in 2025

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5 h. ago ‘I Have Been Broken, But I’m Not Destroyed’, Naira Marley Speaks On Mohbad’s Death

Following the controversy surrounding the tragic passing of Nigerian singer, IleriOluwa Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad, his former promoter and boss Naira Marley has broken his silence, addressing the accusations against him and personal turmoil he had faced since his former signee’s death. LEADERSHIP reports that the owner of the Malian Music record label and two other […]

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5 h. ago NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states

Tribune Online NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states National Productivity Centre (NPC) has launched an empowerment programme worth N900 million, targeting 10,000 women and youths from seven Northwestern states in Nigeria. According to the Director-General of NPC, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, this initiative aims to promote self-reliance and support small-scale businesses. The programme, supported by Engineer Abba Bichi, will distribute empowerment items such […] NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce: Drogba defends Mourinho against former club

By Seyi Babalola Former Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba has supported Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho after his former club accused the Portuguese coach of uttering racial statements. Galatasaray made the charges during Monday’s 0-0 tie with Fenerbahce, during which Mourinho reportedly stated that the Galatasaray bench was “jumping like monkeys.” In a statement, Galatasaray outlined their […] The post Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce: Drogba defends Mourinho against former club appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Soldier, villager injured in A’Ibom violent clash over diesel theft

An army officer and a villager have been hospitalised, while several vehicles were set ablaze following a violent clash in Ette community, Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The crisis, which broke out on Tuesday, was reportedly triggered by a confrontation between the officer and suspected diesel thieves operating in the area. A community Read More

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6 h. ago FMBN reports ₦11.5bn surplus in 2024, targets recapitalisation, loan recovery

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has posted an operational surplus of ₦11.5 billion for the 2024 financial year—the read more FMBN reports ₦11.5bn surplus in 2024, targets recapitalisation, loan recovery

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8 h. ago Minister, FMBN to collaborate on housing financing solutions for women

Tribune Online Minister, FMBN to collaborate on housing financing solutions for women "There is a pressing need to create housing solutions for women and we must follow a structured agenda to address the issue," she said. Minister, FMBN to collaborate on housing financing solutions for women Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Hajj 2025: Upgrade Pilgrims Transit Camps, CSO Urges State Govs

A Hajj reporting and monitoring group, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has urged state governors across the country, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to renovate and upgrade Hajj transit camps in their domains ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja by its national […]

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8 h. ago VeryDarkMan’s Friend Dares Deeone To Expose Alleged Evidence Of Sexual Involvement Or Remain A Clown

Nigerian singer Kokopee, a close friend of VeryDarkMan, has responded to the accusations made against him by reality TV star Deeone. Information Nigeria previously reported that Deeone provided further details about the evidence he claimed to have against social media activist VeryDarkMan. In a recent video, Deeone offered a glimpse of the alleged evidence he […] The post VeryDarkMan’s Friend Dares Deeone To Expose Alleged Evidence Of Sexual Involvement Or Remain A Clown appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Police arrest 17 suspected thugs over planned violent protest in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 17 suspected thugs over an alleged plot to instigate a violent protest in the state capital. The suspects were nabbed on Wednesday following credible intelligence reports, according to a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna. Haruna said the arrests were made in collaboration with other Read More

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9 h. ago Irate Youths Raze Army Vehicles As Soldier Kills Protester In Akwa Ibom

Rampaging youths protesting incessant harassments and extortions by military personnel have reportedly razed five military vehicles in angry reprisal following the gruesome murder of a youth activist by a soldier in Akwa Ibom State. The incident, LEADERSHIP learnt, happened in the early hours of Wednesday in Ete, a coastal oil-bearing community of Ikot Abasi local […]

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9 h. ago FG eyes $2.5bn investment from gas flare commercialisation program

…says Nigeria rig count to reach 50 by end of 2025 The Nigerian government has said that the Nigeria Gas read more FG eyes $2.5bn investment from gas flare commercialisation program

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9 h. ago Security Agents Block Access To Emir Bayero’s Palace In Kano

Security agents on Wednesday blocked all routes leading to the Nasarawa Mini-Palace where the embattled former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, resides in Kano. Motorists were diverted to alternative routes as security personnel restricted access to the area, sparking widespread speculations. LEADERSHIP reports that although the mini-palace has always had security presence, residents noted […]

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11 h. ago Business owners express concerns as thieves target shops in Calabar

Tribune Online Business owners express concerns as thieves target shops in Calabar The Tech and Gadgets Dealers Union of Cross River has raised awareness about a series of alleged robbery incidents affecting their shops. Business owners express concerns as thieves target shops in Calabar Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Pastor, 1 Other In Police Net Over Suspected Murder Of Boy In Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday arrested a 45-year-year-old Pastor Ijebor Simon and Destiny Okojabhole, 23 years, over alleged murder of a 7-year-old boy, Evans Okojabhole. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Moses Yamu said the incident was reported by the deceased’s father, John Okhojibole who lives on […]

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13 h. ago I have never met nurse who treated Mohbad, Singer’s father tackles Wunmi

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has refuted claims that he dismissed the nurse who reportedly treated his son before his death. Aloba’s remarks come in response to allegations made by Mohbad’s widow, Wunmi, during an interview with media personality Chudity on February 19. Wunmi had claimed Read More

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14 h. ago Abbas, House of Reps speaker, decries domestic violence in Kano, Kaduna

Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, has decried the mounting cases of domestic violence targeted mostly at read more Abbas, House of Reps speaker, decries domestic violence in Kano, Kaduna

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