48 m. ago ‘Stopping Natasha From Resumption Unlawful”, Adegboruwa Tells Senate

Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) has declared that it would amount to illegality for the Senate to prevent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her duties after the expiration of her six months suspension. Adegboruwa’s statement came in response to a letter from the Acting Clerk of the Senate, indicating that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot return […]

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59 m. ago Advancing Nigeria’s Health Sector Central To My Administration’s Agenda – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to transforming Nigeria’s health sector. He stressed the urgent need to address longstanding challenges that have hindered effective healthcare delivery. Speaking on Tuesday, at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held at Ladi Kwali Hall, Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu emphasised that no Nigerian […] The post Advancing Nigeria’s Health Sector Central To My Administration’s Agenda – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

… Tinubu urges banks, regulators to deepen reforms, drive inclusive digital growth Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), read more Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

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2 h. ago Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu

CBN targets $1 bn diaspora monthly remittance by 2026 From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is on track to become the nation with the world’s largest workforce by 2050, stressing that his administration is working assiduously to unlock the potential of the country’s young population to drive growth, innovation, and […] The post Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Police restore calm as Ocha Brigade kill one trader, injure six others in Onitsha market

Tribune Online Police restore calm as Ocha Brigade kill one trader, injure six others in Onitsha market The Anambra State Police Command has restored calm at Onitsha Main Market following a distress call reporting that personnel of the Ocha Brigade, an Anambra State Environmental Law Enforcement outfit, allegedly engaged in an altercation with some traders, during which seven traders sustained gunshot injuries. Police restore calm as Ocha Brigade kill one trader, injure six others in Onitsha market Tribune Online

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3 h. ago PDP kicks against NASS decision to bar Natasha from Senate resumption

Tribune Online PDP kicks against NASS decision to bar Natasha from Senate resumption The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the decision of the National Assembly to prevent suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming duties after the expiration of her six-month suspension, citing a pending case at the Court of Appeal. PDP kicks against NASS decision to bar Natasha from Senate resumption Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old woman for drug dealing, a 36-year-old man for tricycle theft, and four other young men for armed robbery. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the police confirmed that operatives arrested the 53-year-old Rakiya Ahmed at Barunde Quarters […] The post Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health sector, highlighting the urgent need to fix persistent power supply problems crippling medical facilities across the country. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held Tuesday at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu, represented […] The post Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Kano Traffic Court Declares Motorist Wanted After Escaping Trial

The Kano Road And Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has declared a motorist, identified as Bashir Fagge, wanted after he reportedly fled during trial at a mobile traffic court in the state. According to the agency, Fagge, who was driving a vehicle with registration number KMC 302 BD, was arraigned for allegedly disobeying traffic officers and violating […] The post Kano Traffic Court Declares Motorist Wanted After Escaping Trial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nasarawa police smash arms syndicates, arrest nine, recover 38 firearms, vehicle

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested nine suspects and recovered 38 firearms, 4,264 rounds of live ammunition, and a read more Nasarawa police smash arms syndicates, arrest nine, recover 38 firearms, vehicle

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5 h. ago We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC

Tribune Online We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has organised a security stakeholders’ coordination and interface meeting aimed at protecting critical national assets and infrastructure in the state, stressing that there will be no compromise on vandalisation of such assets. The state-level security stakeholders’ meeting was held on Tuesday at the NSCDC […] We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC Tribune Online

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5 h. ago “I Didn’t Want Nigeria To Happen To Me” — Melaye Breaks Silence After Months Of Inactivity

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has explained his recent silence in Nigeria’s political space. Speaking on Monday, during an interview on Arise Television’s programme Prime Time, Melaye disclosed that his quietness was deliberate as he focused on furthering his education. The former lawmaker revealed that he had returned to school, a decision that demanded […] The post “I Didn’t Want Nigeria To Happen To Me” — Melaye Breaks Silence After Months Of Inactivity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals

Tribune Online Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals While speaking further, he raised concerns over the persistent power supply crisis in Nigeria's tertiary hospitals and public health institutions and stressed that it demands Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Enugu police arrest suspects, recover firearms in separate operations

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of four locally fabricated firearms in a series of intelligence-led operations across the state. According to the Command, the operations, which also yielded ammunition and other incriminating exhibits, are part of sustained efforts to rid Enugu […] The post Enugu police arrest suspects, recover firearms in separate operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Sokoto okays budget adjustment, approves maor road repairs to ease flooding

Tribune Online Sokoto okays budget adjustment, approves maor road repairs to ease flooding The move, announced on Tuesday, is designed to improve budget performance, address urgent needs, and ensure that funds no longer sit idle while Sokoto okays budget adjustment, approves maor road repairs to ease flooding Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Benue, Ogun Benefit As Women Affairs Minister Flags Off Customs

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in providing essential relief materials to Nigerian women, families, and vulnerable groups across the 774 Local Government Areas of the country. Through the partnership, fabrics, rice, and other […]

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7 h. ago Police smash gunrunning syndicate in Nasarawa, 9 suspects nabbed, 38 guns, 4,264 ammo recovered

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Police smash gunrunning syndicate in Nasarawa, 9 suspects nabbed, 38 guns, 4,264 ammo recoveredThe Nasarawa State Police Command has paraded deadly gunrunners, fake soldiers, and arms manufacturers in Nasarawa as the State Police Command smashed a criminal network, arresting nine suspects and recovering 38 firearms, 4,264 live ammunition, and a stolen […] The post Police smash gunrunning syndicate in Nasarawa, 9 suspects nabbed, 38 guns, 4,264 ammo recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Postecoglou Replaces Espirito Santo As Nottingham Forest’s New Head Coach

Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as head coach of Nottingham Forest, replacing the sacked Nuno Espirito Santo. Nuno left his position at the City Ground late on Monday night after 21 months in charge – and only three games into the season. Postecoglou returned to management of the team just three months after he was […]

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7 h. ago NELFUND urges institutions to improve turnaround time for loan verification

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has urged tertiary institutions to improve their turnaround time for verification and approval of read more NELFUND urges institutions to improve turnaround time for loan verification

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8 h. ago FCT NSCDC to deploy 174 newly trained personnel to tackle insecurity

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has graduated 174 personnel from read more FCT NSCDC to deploy 174 newly trained personnel to tackle insecurity

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