1 minute ago Nigerian passengers stranded in Togo after Air France flight diversion

Nigerian passengers aboard an Air France flight have been left stranded in Lomé, Togo, following a diversion caused by bad weather in Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, raised the alarm over the situation in a statement posted on his X account on Thursday night. Keyamo revealed that the Air France Read More

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54 m. ago Nigerian Army commissions renovated blocks in Ikeja Cantonment

Tribune Online Nigerian Army commissions renovated blocks in Ikeja Cantonment The Nigerian Army has announced the commissioning of seven (7) freshly renovated CORPORAL below quarters and three (3) units of two-bedroom senior non-commissioned officers’ quarters.  The commissioning occurred on Wednesday at the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos State. ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE : COAS didn’t introduce automatic promotion — Nigerian Army refutes reports The Chief of […] Nigerian Army commissions renovated blocks in Ikeja Cantonment Tribune Online

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82 m. ago Immigration detains 378 undocumented migrants from four African countries

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced  the arrest of 378 undocumented migrants engaged in fraudulent activities across Ogun State. According read more Immigration detains 378 undocumented migrants from four African countries

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83 m. ago Anthony Joshua’s trainer confident Fury fight will happen despite retirement

Anthony Joshua‘s trainer, Ben Davison, believes a long-awaited showdown between Joshua and Tyson Fury is still possible, despite Fury’s recent read more Anthony Joshua’s trainer confident Fury fight will happen despite retirement

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83 m. ago LaLiga, EA SPORTS launch ‘Next Gen Draft’ to develop young football talent

LaLiga and EA SPORTS have introduced Next Gen Draft, a global initiative under the EA SPORTS FC FUTURES social impact read more LaLiga, EA SPORTS launch ‘Next Gen Draft’ to develop young football talent

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84 m. ago Napoli seek swift decision on Victor Osimhen’s future amid Man United links

Napoli director Giovanni Manna is eager for a swift resolution regarding Victor Osimhen’s future at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona read more Napoli seek swift decision on Victor Osimhen’s future amid Man United links

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96 m. ago Nigeria Ready To Adopt Global Best Practices In Telecom Sector — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said the telecoms sector’s regulatory framework and operations would be reviewed to reflect global best practices, with a greater focus on protecting infrastructure. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu spoke at a meeting with an Airtel delegation led by chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal […]

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1 hour ago Obasa Apologises To DSS Over Assault On Operatives By Lagos Assembly Workers

Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has apologised to security agencies following the recent assault on operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) within the Lagos State Assembly premises. LEADERSHIP reports that Obasa, who was impeached as Speaker of the House in January, stormed the Assembly premises on Thursday with the aid of Police escorts and […]

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2 h. ago FTZ tax: Aviation stakeholders fear investment, technology transfer hindrance

As the Federal Government plans imposition of tax on the Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in the country, players in the read more FTZ tax: Aviation stakeholders fear investment, technology transfer hindrance

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2 h. ago Why security aides attached to Meranda were withdrawn —Lagos CP 

Tribune Online Why security aides attached to Meranda were withdrawn —Lagos CP  …says Speaker’s security details not restored The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Moshood Jimoh, has explained why security details attached to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, were withdrawn, saying the aides have been restored. The Lagos Police boss, while confirming the withdrawal of four policemen attached to Meranda, blamed […] Why security aides attached to Meranda were withdrawn —Lagos CP  Tribune Online

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2 h. ago FG unveils policies to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition goals

The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and Integrated Resources Plan (NIRP) to accelerate energy read more FG unveils policies to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition goals

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3 h. ago Meranda stepped down as speaker during peace meeting, says Obasa

The ousted speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has claimed that the speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, had stepped down as the parliament leader. Obasa stated this on Thursday during an interview with Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. The embattled lawmaker said Meranda resigned at the peace meeting held at Read More

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3 h. ago FEC approves 7000 new telecom towers, Airtel plans $500m investments

…Says inflation, devaluation forced tariff hike The Federal Executive Council FEC has approved the construction of new 7000 towers in read more FEC approves 7000 new telecom towers, Airtel plans $500m investments

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3 h. ago 10 Essential Steps for African Actors to Attract International Opportunities

In an ever-evolving global film and television industry, African actors are increasingly making their mark on the international stage. However, read more 10 Essential Steps for African Actors to Attract International Opportunities

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3 h. ago Obasa presides over Lagos Assembly amid lawmakers’ rejection

Mudashiru Obasa, embattled ex-speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, presided over a plenary session on Thursday with only about read more Obasa presides over Lagos Assembly amid lawmakers’ rejection

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3 h. ago Court Overturns Cybercrime charge against Julius Oluwafunmisho Okedele, Orders EFCC to tender Public apology

A High Court sitting in Warri has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) to publicly tender an apology to Mr Julius Oluwafunmisho Okedele for adding his name on a suit for Financial fraud The court In charge No. FHC/WR/110C/2019, filed on December 2, 2019, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Read More

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3 h. ago Kogi secures $500m World Bank fund for education, healthcare

The Kogi State Government has secured $500 million in funding from the World Bank under the HOPE-GOV initiative to enhance basic education and primary healthcare services in the state. The Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Idris, disclosed this during a Citizens’ Sensitisation Programme held at the Government House in Lokoja on Thursday. Read More

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4 h. ago Osun court jails two friends seven years for assaulting road user

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ede has sentenced two friends, Oluwashina Wakeel and Yusuf Adewale, to seven years imprisonment for conspiracy and assaulting a road user, AbdulSalam Oyewale. The convicts, who first appeared before the court in March 2023, were arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy, attempted murder, and assault occasioning Read More

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4 h. ago Makinde, Abiodun, Lawal pay tribute as Oyo monarch buries mother

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State were among the dignitaries who gathered in Ogbomoso on Thursday to pay their last respects as the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, laid his mother, Yeye Alao, to rest. Other prominent attendees included Kwara State Deputy Governor Read More

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4 h. ago Nigeria loses 40 meters of land annually to coastal erosion—Minister

Southern Nigeria is losing between 30 to 40 meters of land to coastal erosion every year, a crisis that demands urgent intervention, according to the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji. The Minister made the revelation in a statement on Thursday issued by the Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Read More

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