29 m. ago Obidient Movement launched in Osun, targets grassroots mobilisation

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The National Coordinating Council (NCC) of the Obidient Movement has appointed a coordinating council in Osun State to mobilise people at the grassroots level. The newly appointed coordinator of the Obidient Movement in Osun, Engineer Sunday Olowu, on Thursday, said that the focus is to build a people-first political structure that […] The post Obidient Movement launched in Osun, targets grassroots mobilisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago ‘Repaint your houses or face action’, Anambra govt issues deadline to residents

Tribune Online ‘Repaint your houses or face action’, Anambra govt issues deadline to residents The Anambra State Government has issued a stern directive to residents and property owners occupying dilapidated or defaced buildings across key urban areas, mandating them to repaint their structures or face enforcement measures beginning July 1. ‘Repaint your houses or face action’, Anambra govt issues deadline to residents Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Gov Buni Approves New Minimum Wage Structure For Yobe Workers

Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the implementation of the new minimum wage for workers in the state. LEADERSHIP gathered that with the new wage structure, school teachers and primary healthcare workers will receive an increment of ₦25,000, to raise their minimum wage from ₦20,000 to ₦45,000. Regular workers on GL01-06 will […]

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7 h. ago Tinubu sets to incorporate hunters into Nigeria’s security architecture — Ooni 

Tribune Online Tinubu sets to incorporate hunters into Nigeria’s security architecture — Ooni  "He has a very big plan for what you are doing as forest guards. He (Tinubu) said he is ready to incorporate it into the security structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu sets to incorporate hunters into Nigeria’s security architecture — Ooni  Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Reps: Osun Caucus demands immediate release of seized LGAs’ allocation

Tribune Online Reps: Osun Caucus demands immediate release of seized LGAs’ allocation "we are worried that funds meant to pay salary of local government workers, fix rural roads, provide water, maintain primary health care centres and perform other obligations of Government are Reps: Osun Caucus demands immediate release of seized LGAs’ allocation Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Buni Visits Chad, Calls For Coordinated Security Efforts To Protect Region

Yobe State governor and chairman of the Lake Chad Governors’ Forum, Hon. Mai Mala  Buni, chaired his first meeting with the Lake Chad Basin Commission at its headquarters in Ndjamena, Chad, as the forum’s chairman. Speaking during a meeting, he said, “The inaugural engagement between the Lake Chad Basin Governor’s Forum and Lake Chad Basin […]

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27 h. ago Buni calls for unity to tackle insecurity, food shortage in Lake Chad Basin

Tribune Online Buni calls for unity to tackle insecurity, food shortage in Lake Chad Basin Buni called for joint agricultural support initiatives, saying that improving food production would help tackle food insecurity and promote regional economic recovery. Buni calls for unity to tackle insecurity, food shortage in Lake Chad Basin Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Anambra govt approves N9.6bn for erosion control, infrastructure projects

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved new contracts worth over ₦9.6 billion aimed at tackling erosion and flood issues, improving road infrastructure, upgrading public institutions, and supporting educational development across the state. The approvals were made during the 11th ANSEC meeting held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the […] The post Anambra govt approves N9.6bn for erosion control, infrastructure projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Gombe: We’ve cleared 16 companies to operate in our industrial park – Governor Yahaya

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has disclosed that the state government has so far approved 16 out of over 380 businesses that have applied to commence operations at the state’s Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, located in the Dadin Kowa community of Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area. The governor stated this on […] The post Gombe: We’ve cleared 16 companies to operate in our industrial park – Governor Yahaya appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago 50% Of Illegally Recruited Teachers Not Qualified – Governor Sule

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has revealed that, beyond the shady deals that led to the recent recruitment of teachers, half of the applicants employed were not qualified. LEADERSHIP recalls that Governor Sule had approved recruiting 1,000 teachers for deployment across secondary schools in the state, but the sacked leadership of the State Teaching Service […]

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39 h. ago Anambra govt approves over N9.6bn for erosion, road rehabilitation

Tribune Online Anambra govt approves over N9.6bn for erosion, road rehabilitation Anambra State Government has approved contracts worth over ₦9.6 billion for erosion control and road rehabilitation across the state. Anambra govt approves over N9.6bn for erosion, road rehabilitation Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Uncommon romance: In Ebonyi, Nwifuru, workers getting chummy

From Uchernna Inya, Abakaliki In Ebonyi State, Governor Francis Nwifuru and workers share a healthy relationship. And it brings to an end the many years of frosty co-existence between organized labour and government in the state.   The sour relationship between organized labour and the government in the state became full-blown during the tenure of […] The post Uncommon romance: In Ebonyi, Nwifuru, workers getting chummy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago National Assembly Forwards Tax Reform Bills To Tinubu For Final Approval

The National Assembly has officially transmitted the long-anticipated tax reform bills to President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed the development during a press briefing at the National Assembly in Abuja. He noted that the harmonisation between the Senate and […] The post National Assembly Forwards Tax Reform Bills To Tinubu For Final Approval appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Nigeria’s current policing structure overstretched, ineffective – Ogundoyin

From Oluseye Ojo The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin, has said the current centralised policing structure in the country has become overstretched and ineffective. He made the observation at a Legislative Dialogue on Nigeria’s Security Architecture, themed ‘Nigeria’s Peace and Security: The Constitutional Imperatives’, held in Abuja. Ogundoyin noted […] The post Nigeria’s current policing structure overstretched, ineffective – Ogundoyin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago FCT Minister Wike Approves Construction Of INEC Annex In Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the construction of a new annex building for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The development is aimed at enhancing the commission’s capacity ahead of future elections. Speaking during a meeting with the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, June […] The post FCT Minister Wike Approves Construction Of INEC Annex In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Benin Flood: Okpebholo Targets Illegal Buildings, Promises Compensation

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to take decisive action against structures obstructing waterways in Benin City to combat persistent flooding in the state capital. The governor made the statement on Tuesday, declaring that “private and commercial houses built along waterways will be demolished to pave the way for proper surface and underground drainages, […] The post Benin Flood: Okpebholo Targets Illegal Buildings, Promises Compensation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Tinubu woos global investment community to bridge $2.3trn infrastructure gap

Tribune Online Tinubu woos global investment community to bridge $2.3trn infrastructure gap President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the determination of his administration to close the nation’s $2.3 trillion gap through public-private partnership (PPP), while also urging the global investment community that Nigeria is ready and open for business. He said his administration would fast-track approvals for viable infrastructural projects in the country, saying what matters to […] Tinubu woos global investment community to bridge $2.3trn infrastructure gap Tribune Online

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57 h. ago Why we suspended planning approvals along coastal road — Lagos govt

Tribune Online Why we suspended planning approvals along coastal road — Lagos govt The Lagos State Government has explained reason behind the suspension of planning approvals along the Lagos-Calabar coastal road. Why we suspended planning approvals along coastal road — Lagos govt Tribune Online

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65 h. ago How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000

From Tony Osauzo, Benin A 56-year-old farmer, Henry Oyagbomwan, has been reportedly killed and buried in a shallow grave by five of his farm workers in Igueze village in Ovia North-East Local Government, Edo State. Police sources said the workers killed their employer after he sold pineapple worth N900,000 at his farm in Igueze village […] The post How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago From therapeutic pains to sustainable gains: Rethinking economic reforms with a human face

Nigeria’s economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration exemplify the global challenge of implementing necessary structural changes without being unmindful read more From therapeutic pains to sustainable gains: Rethinking economic reforms with a human face

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