58 m. ago 2027 elections: Women urged to participate more in partisan politics

Tribune Online 2027 elections: Women urged to participate more in partisan politics Nigerian women across different social statuses have been urged to become more politically conscious and actively involved in partisan politics as the next general elections in the country draw closer. 2027 elections: Women urged to participate more in partisan politics Tribune Online

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6 h. ago IPMAN to shut down operations in Anambra over multiple taxations

Tribune Online IPMAN to shut down operations in Anambra over multiple taxations The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to shut down operations in Anambra on June 12th, 2025, over what they described as multiple taxation in the state. IPMAN to shut down operations in Anambra over multiple taxations Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Dogecoin Price Prediction: Will DOGE Hit $1? SHIB Rebounds, But BlockDAG’s $10 Forecast Attracts Buyers

Tribune Online Dogecoin Price Prediction: Will DOGE Hit $1? SHIB Rebounds, But BlockDAG’s $10 Forecast Attracts Buyers Dogecoin (DOGE) price prediction is back in the spotlight after a 24% spike and renewed whale activity pushing it past $0.25. Shiba Inu (SHIB) price recovery is catching attention too, bouncing 30% and eyeing another 105% climb toward $0.000081. Both ride short-term waves, but traders question whether they will ever reach $1. Things don’t seem […] Dogecoin Price Prediction: Will DOGE Hit $1? SHIB Rebounds, But BlockDAG’s $10 Forecast Attracts Buyers Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Reps urge CBN to reconsider rate hikes, cites manufacturing, job concerns

Ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the House of Representatives Committee on Economic Planning read more Reps urge CBN to reconsider rate hikes, cites manufacturing, job concerns

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11 h. ago Don’t hide behind TV – Oshiomhole challenges Abati to street fight

By Seyi Babalola Senator Adams Oshiomhole has issued a public challenge to former presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati, threatening physical fights over what he calls “mischievous” questions on a television broadcast. In an appearance on Tuesday on Politics Today, a Channels Television series, Oshiomhole expressed outrage at Abati’s line of questioning addressed at Ifeanyi Okowa, immediate […] The post Don’t hide behind TV – Oshiomhole challenges Abati to street fight appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Borno Gov’t Moves To Rehabilitate 73 Minors Indulged In Drug Abuse, Crime

The Borno State Government has rescued 73 children who were linked to drug abuse and criminal activities from the streets and transferred them to the Bulumkuttu Rehabilitation Centre in Maiduguri, the state capital. LEADERSHIP gathered that the move followed the circulation of a disturbing video on social media, showing a young teenage boy openly admitting […]

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12 h. ago Gombe Police Nab 20 Suspects For Alleged Rape, Armed Robbery

The Gombe police command has apprehended 20 suspects involved in various criminal activities within the state. Buhari Abdullahi, the police spokesperson in Gombe, stated in a release on Tuesday that operatives also confiscated several weapons from the suspects. Abdullahi stated that operatives arrested Maikudi Hassan for attempting to steal a motorcycle, and Mohd Sirajo and […] The post Gombe Police Nab 20 Suspects For Alleged Rape, Armed Robbery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Rivers CP Links Rise In Kidnapping Cases To Reduced Illegal Bunkering

Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju has linked increased kidnapping cases in waterways to reduction of illegal oil bunkering in the state. LEADERSHIP recalls that no fewer than 16 boat passengers, including seven teenagers travelling to sit for the ongoing West African Examination Council (WAEC) examination were kidnapped by suspected sea pirates on […]

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13 h. ago Senate: Defections to APC not a threat to democracy – Oshiomhole

The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has stated that the increasing number of lawmakers’ defections to the party poses no threat to the nation’s democracy. During an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, Oshiomhole spoke on the recent defection of three senators to the APC, bringing the party’s total […] The post Senate: Defections to APC not a threat to democracy – Oshiomhole appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Partnership: We are taking production of military hardware to next level – DG, DICON

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Director-General, Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Maj.-Gen Babatunde Alaya on Tuesday in Kaduna said the Corporation is taking indigenous production of military hardware to the next level by partnering with a firm, D7G to bolster the production of various aspects of defence production and manufacturing. DICON boss told newsmen […] The post Partnership: We are taking production of military hardware to next level – DG, DICON appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago PICTORIAL: Navy Dismantles 9 Illegal Crude Oil Refining Sites In Rivers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder have dismantled nine illegal refining sites in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State. The illegal refining sites had 45 ovens, 30 reservoirs, and 75 dugout pits that contained approximately 60,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, 80,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), […]

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15 h. ago Lagos LG polls: APC leaders deny alleged imposition of candidates  

Tribune Online Lagos LG polls: APC leaders deny alleged imposition of candidates   They claimed that the accusers are not active members of the APC and have not been involved in party activities in either council. Lagos LG polls: APC leaders deny alleged imposition of candidates   Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Benue Quarry Dispute: Firm Urges Court To Dismiss N500m Suit

Rockbridge Construction Limited has urged a Benue State High Court sitting in Otukpo to dismiss a suit filed by three aggrieved indigenes of Awulema-Alaglanu-Oglewu Community of Ohimini local government council in Benue over alleged hazardous quarrying activities. The company, in its final written address filed by its team of lawyers, led by Emmanuel Ekpenyong Esq. […]

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18 h. ago External Reserves Dip 6.5% YTD On Debt Servicing, Dollar Sales

Nigeria’s gross external reserves have declined by 6.5 per cent year-to-date, shedding $2.67 billion between January and May 2025, amid mounting debt servicing obligations and sustained dollar interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stabilise the naira. Data from the apex bank showed that the nation’s reserves, which stood at $40.88 billion as […]

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20 h. ago Boko Haram: Senate calls for deployment of adequate troops to North East

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Worried by the resurgence of terrorist activities in Borno and Yobe states, the Senate has called for urgent redeployment of adequate troops to the North East. The lawmakers added that they must be equipped with modern technology, and other necessary equipment to effectively address the resurgence of insurgency in the region. […] The post Boko Haram: Senate calls for deployment of adequate troops to North East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago CBN convenes historic 300th MPC meeting as economy shows signs of recovery

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that its landmark 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting will be held on May 19 and 20, 2025, at its headquarters in Abuja. The meeting comes at a time of cautious optimism over the country’s economic outlook, following recent macroeconomic improvements. Chaired by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, […] The post CBN convenes historic 300th MPC meeting as economy shows signs of recovery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Ezekwesili never received payment to appear before Senate Committee

By Sunday Ani Veteran Journalist and public affairs commentator, Maazi Obinna Oparaku Akuwudike, has dismissed as false and malicious the claims by self-styled female activist  that former Minister of Education,  Oby Ezekwesili, was paid to appear before the Senate Committee investigating sexual harassment allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Speaking on Adeola Fayehun’s YouTube […] The post Ezekwesili never received payment to appear before Senate Committee -Journalist appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Journalist Alleges Sandra Duru Paid ₦2.5m To Tarnish Senator Natasha’s Image

Journalist and media activist, Maazi Obinna Oparaku Akuwudike, has alleged that self-acclaimed activist Sandra Duru, also known as ‘Prof Mgbeke’, paid him ₦2.5 million to produce defamatory content to damage the image of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akuwudike made the revelation during an interview on Adeola Fayehun’s YouTube programme on Monday, May […]

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26 h. ago CBN Launches Bank Verification Platform For Nigerians In Diaspora

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform. The innovative digital gateway allows Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain a BVN remotely without the need for a physical presence in Nigeria. Speaking at the event held in Abuja on […]

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27 h. ago CBN launches NRBVN platform to expand financial access for Nigerians in diaspora

Tribune Online CBN launches NRBVN platform to expand financial access for Nigerians in diaspora “For too long, many Nigerians abroad have faced difficulties accessing financial services at home due to physical verification requirements. CBN launches NRBVN platform to expand financial access for Nigerians in diaspora Tribune Online

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