3 h. ago Tax reform: N’Assembly engages caucus leaders as hearing begins

After weeks of uncertainty, the Senate will today (Monday) commence a public hearing on the tax reform bills. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives will open its doors for stakeholders’ input on the controversial bills, which sparked intense debate during plenary two weeks ago before their eventual passage for second reading. The Chairman of the Read More

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4 h. ago NDDC charges NDSF organising committee to deliver successful festival

The Executive Director Finance and Administration at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Alabo Boma Iyaye, on Friday charged the members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) to organise a successful festival that will be a benchmark for their regions in the country. […] The post NDDC charges NDSF organising committee to deliver successful festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years

Tribune Online India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years The accused include schoolmates, relatives, and neighbors, with ages ranging from minors to men in their mid-40s. While charges are yet to be formally filed, all detained remain in custody, and none have publicly commented on the allegations. India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Foundation supports orphans with cash, school uniforms in Katsina

Tribune Online Foundation supports orphans with cash, school uniforms in Katsina A Katsina philanthropist and educationist Dr Kabir Magaji Gafia has vowed to keep supporting the education of the less privileged and the orphaned school children who have lost their parents. Magaji Gafia who is the Executive Secretary of the State Universal Basic Education Board disclosed this today at the flag-off of the assistance distribution to […] Foundation supports orphans with cash, school uniforms in Katsina Tribune Online

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9 h. ago GBV: AGILE organises workshop for stakeholders in Zamfara schools

Tribune Online GBV: AGILE organises workshop for stakeholders in Zamfara schools According to him, the objective of the meeting is to bring together key stakeholders and technical experts to review and update the School-Related GBV Code of Conduct (COC)to ensure it is practical, enforceable, and tailored to the specific challenges of Zamfara State GBV: AGILE organises workshop for stakeholders in Zamfara schools Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Fasoranti, other Afenifere leaders eulogise Adebanjo as patriot par excellence

Personalities within the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday, gathered at the Lekki, Lagos residence of one of its leaders, Ayodele Adebanjo, who passed into glory on Friday, February 14, 2025. Age 97. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said the Read More

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13 h. ago Insecurity: Taraba communities sign peace pact to end ethnic clashes

Tribune Online Insecurity: Taraba communities sign peace pact to end ethnic clashes The Wukari, Takum and Ussa Communities of Taraba have signed a peace document initiated by the Gideon and Funmi Para-Mallam Peace foundation, to end ethnic clashes. Nigerian Tribune reports that the  Gideon & Funmi Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, a non governmental organisation, supported by the British High Commission Abuja, through  the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office […] Insecurity: Taraba communities sign peace pact to end ethnic clashes Tribune Online

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14 h. ago IBB’s Memoir: Ohaneze Chieftain Demands Apology To Ndigbo Over Civil War

A chieftain of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro has commended the former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) for his bold and historic assertion that the January 1966 coup d’état was unequivocally not an Igbo coup. Mazi Isiguzoro in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP, said the courageous […]

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17 h. ago PHOTO: Tragic bus fire in Jigawa claims four lives, injures 10

Four people were burned beyond recognition, and ten others sustained injuries after fire engulfed a Hummer bus in Jigawa State on February 22, 2025. The incident occurred around 4:00 pm near Government Girls Unity Secondary School in Gwaram. According to the spokesperson for the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Lawan Adam, in a statement on Read More

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22 h. ago 2026: Oyebanji and his rising acceptance by Ekiti stakeholders

Tribune Online 2026: Oyebanji and his rising acceptance by Ekiti stakeholders ‘YOMI AYELESO writes on the increasing number of endorsements and support for the Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji for a second term ahead of the 2026 governorship election with the latest coming from the leaders and party stakeholders in the Central Senatorial District of the state. IN just about two years and four months into […] 2026: Oyebanji and his rising acceptance by Ekiti stakeholders Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Expert Advocates AI, Innovation For Insurance Industry Expansion

Chief distribution officer at AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, Jumoke Odunlami, has stressed the roles of technology and innovation in accelerating the growth and adoption of insurance in Nigeria. She disclosed this while delivering a lecture at the Ambassadors Project on Insurance Awareness at the Lagos State University, LASU recently. The event, organised by the Chartered […]

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27 h. ago Why govt should focus on primary, secondary education – Westerfield MD, Dosunmu

Managing Director of Westerfield College, Michael Dosunmu, speaks with BIODUN BUSARI about the school’s journey, from its origins in Lagos to its global expansion, including the recent unveiling of its branch in the United Kingdom What is the driving force behind the school’s expansion? The beauty of education, especially at such a high level, lies Read More

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27 h. ago It’s distressing when my children ask about their father – Wife of abducted Afenifere leader

Mrs Omolara Ojajuni, wife of the National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, who was kidnapped on his way to Abuja, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, detailing the distressing experience and its impact on their family What do you do for a living? I’m a professional teacher. I teach secondary school students, and Read More

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27 h. ago I don’t hold on to what isn’t mine — Min for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande

The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, tells NAOMI CHIMA about his strategies and plans to help youth upskill and have better lives in Nigeria Tell us about your educational trajectory. I completed my secondary school education in Ekiti State before proceeding to the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, where I studied Civil Engineering. I later continued Read More

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28 h. ago Stakeholders fault N’Assembly’s move on 60 new FMCs, say existing hospitals struggling

Following the 10th National Assembly’s proposal to establish over 60 new national hospitals and federal medical centres across the country, stakeholders in the health sector have asked the government to focus on funding and refurbishing existing hospitals. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the leading health professionals stated that while having more tertiary hospitals was Read More

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35 h. ago Tax reform bills won’t harm Free Trade Zones, NEPZA assures stakeholders

NEPZA has reassured operators and enterprises within the country’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) that the proposed 2024 Tax Reform Bills. read more Tax reform bills won’t harm Free Trade Zones, NEPZA assures stakeholders

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37 h. ago Niger: NANTS, AGRA project empower 367,000 farmers in three years

Tribune Online Niger: NANTS, AGRA project empower 367,000 farmers in three years The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) have concluded a three-year Agricultural intervention project in Niger, empowering about 367,000 small holder farmers. Dr. Ken Ukaoha, National President of NANTS, Dr. Ken Ukaoha made the disclosure during the NANT/Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) project evaluation, sign-of and sustainability plan workshop in Minna. The […] Niger: NANTS, AGRA project empower 367,000 farmers in three years Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Job Racketeering: Finally, Gov Sule Sacks Nasarawa TSC Chairman, Others

Nasarawa State governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has sacked the suspended chairman and members of the Nasarawa State Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The sack followed the report of the investigative committee, which indicted the organisation’s leadership of gross malpractices during the recruitment exercise. LEADERSHIP had reported how the committee headed by Silas Dachor, in the course […]

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39 h. ago Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts

Tribune Online Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Agriculture experts have said that capacity building on commercial fodder production and value chain addition, organised for livestock farmers and other actors in the livestock value chain in Kwara state, is capable of ensuring food security and improved livelihood. Speaking separately at the end of a five-day capacity building for 100 livestock farmers on fodder […] Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang Signs Executive Order To Suspend Illegal Mining In Plateau

Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has signed Executive Order 001 of 2025, suspending all illegal mining activities across the state in a move to protect the environment, address security challenges, and safeguard the well-being of citizens. The governor made this announcement during a stakeholder engagement held at the Twin Theatre, New Government House, Jos, […]

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