2 h. ago Kano Gov’t Suspends Acting Head Of Service Over Alleged Salary Fraud

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has suspended the Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Salisu Mustapha over allegation bordering on salary deductions and non-payment of civil servants’ salaries. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued on Thursday night by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The […]

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4 h. ago Yoruba Traditional Leaders In North Disown Arigbabuwo’s Leadership Claim

The Association of Yoruba Traditional Leaders and Obas in the Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has distanced itself from Ambassador Muhammed Arigbabuwo, dismissing his claim as chairman of a supposed Council of Yoruba Traditional Obas and Chiefs in the region. The association, through the secretary-general, Oba Abdulrahim Jimoh Alao Yusuf, the Oba […]

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6 h. ago FG targets $100bn GDP boost from creative industries growth – Minister

The Federal Government has set a target of increasing Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product by $100 billion through strategic investments in the creative industries. The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, disclosed this during a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, emphasising the administration’s commitment to leveraging the sector’s vast potential. Read More

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7 h. ago Fuel importers face N75bn monthly loss after Dangote price cut

Importers of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) may lose an average of N2.5bn daily and N75bn monthly following the latest PMS price reduction announced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Findings by The Punch revealed that the average landing cost of petrol as released by industry players is over N100 higher than the new ex-depot price of Read More

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9 h. ago Kano gov suspends acting Head of Service over workers’ salary deductions

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended the Acting Head of Service, Salisu Mustapha, with immediate effect over alleged salary deductions and non-payment of some civil servants’ salaries. The suspension was announced in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday. Tofa confirmed that Mustapha has also been directed to step aside Read More

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10 h. ago Tariff hike: Nigeria risks companies shutting down, job loss if –FG

•Airtel: Inflation, devaluation forced hike, plans over $500m investment From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has again defended the decision to approve a tariff increase for telecommunications services, emphasising that it was a necessary measure to prevent widespread job losses and potential companies closures. Speaking after leading a delegation from Airtel, led by its […] The post Tariff hike: Nigeria risks companies shutting down, job loss if –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Kano commissioner insists 160 ‘ghost’ workers in water board, staff begin strike

Both the permanent and casual staff of the Kano State Water Board have embarked on an indefinite strike and conducted Alqunut (special supplication) prayers in protest against the management’s refusal to implement the N70,000 minimum wage and confirm the casual staff. Arewa PUNCH observed that the workers took to the streets, demanding the immediate approval Read More

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12 h. ago Kano: Governor orders probe of civil servants’ salary deductions

By Sunday Ani Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has issued a stern warning over the widespread reports of salary underpayment and non-payment affecting a number of the state’s civil servants, declaring the act an unacceptable violation of workers’ rights and a betrayal of public trust. This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s […] The post Kano: Governor orders probe of civil servants’ salary deductions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 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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15 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

Events

15 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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17 h. ago Fubara approves temporary site for new federal varsity in Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the Kira Campus of Rivers State University in Tai Local Government Area as the temporary site for the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology in Ogoniland, recently approved by President Bola Tinubu. Fubara made this announcement on Thursday during an inspection visit to the Kira Campus Read More

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18 h. ago Hensard University Gets NUC Approval For Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy, Others

Hensard University, first private university in Bayelsa State, is set to expand its academic programmes significantly with the approval of 16 new undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission, NUC. The approved programmes are: 1. MBBS. Medicine and Surgery 2 B.NSc. Nursing Science 3 B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering 4. B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering 5. B.Eng. Civil Engineering Read More

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21 h. ago Benue community donates 110 hectares of land for proposed federal polytechnic

Tribune Online Benue community donates 110 hectares of land for proposed federal polytechnic Community leaders in the Adikpo area of Benue State have donated 110 hectares of land and other primary infrastructure for the take-off of the proposed federal polytechnic in the area. The member representing Kwande/ushongo Federal Constituency of Benue State, Hon. Terseer Ugbor disclosed this in Abuja during the public hearing on four bills organized by […] Benue community donates 110 hectares of land for proposed federal polytechnic Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Why Meranda’s security was pulled: Police cite lack of approval

By Sunday Ani Following the withdrawal of police escorts from the embattled Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, earlier today, a police source, who preferred anonymity, has revealed that it was due to a lack of valid approval. Earlier, Meranda’s Special Adviser on Information, Mr Victor Ganzallo, informed us that the […] The post Why Meranda’s security was pulled: Police cite lack of approval appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Army increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000

Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General has approved an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance for Nigerian read more Army increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000

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23 h. ago NANS urges Egbetokun to rescue abducted Benue varsity students

The National Association of Nigerian Students has charged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to rescue the abducted female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. The NANS National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, appealed in a statement sent to PUNCH Online correspondent on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that the female students Read More

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24 h. ago Aquatics Federation Launches ‘Swim To Future’ Championship To Nurture Young Talents

In a momentous gathering that heralds a new chapter for aquatics in Nigeria, the Nigeria Aquatics Federation has officially launched the ‘Swim to Future’ Kiddies Championship. The event scheduled to hold from February 28 to March 1, aims to identify and develop 100 talented young swimmers by the year 2025, marking a significant investment in […]

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24 h. ago German airport workers strike leads to mass flight cancellations

A two-day strike by ground crew and security staff began Thursday at Munich airport, Germany’s second largest, cancelling hundreds of flights. Only 100 of 830 scheduled takeoffs and landings would go ahead as planned Thursday, an airport spokesman told AFP. The workers represented by the Verdi union plan to continue the strike until midnight on Read More

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25 h. ago Establish School Safety Task Force, Buratai Tells Federal Gov’t

The former Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd) has called on the federal government to establish school safety task force in the country for the development of education. Lt. Gen Buratai made the call in a keynote address at the 2025 International Hybrid Conference organised by the Faculty of Education, Federal […]

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