4 h. ago Obasanjo’s Firm To Invest $700m In Cameroon To Boost Bilateral Trade

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo is set to inject $700 million, about (N1.75 trillion) to expand his business footprint in Cameroon with a major investment in the Kribi deep-sea port. Obasanjo’s company Agro-Allied Business Ltd (OABL) is expected to launch operations this April into strategic sectors, including agriculture, maritime logistics, hospitality and energy in the country. […]

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12 h. ago Ebonyi gov orders six commissioners’ arrest over contract sabotage

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest of six commissioners and contractors allegedly sabotaging government projects in the state. The PUNCH reports that the arrest order followed a report indicting the commissioners for subtly working against the government. The affected commissioners included Prof Omari Omaka (Tertiary Education), Victor Chukwu (Environment), Ifeanyi Ogbuewu Read More

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13 h. ago Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Benue community

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja, Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Residents  of Asa community in Otukpo Local Government, Benue State, yesterday took to the streets to protest the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area allegedly perpetrated by armed herdsmen. From the videos trending on social media, the protesters blocked major roads in Otukpo town, causing […] The post Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Benue community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago NSCDC nabs Osun teacher molesting pupil, man for defiling minor 

Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, on Tuesday, said a 22-year-old male school teacher, Rufai Akorede, has been arrested for allegedly molesting a seven-year-old female pupil (name withheld) in Ilesa. The suspect was accused of thrusting his manhood into the mouth of the victim in a classroom, after school hours. Read More

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20 h. ago Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A local government chairman in Ebonyi State, six commissioners, and some contractors have been arrested for an alleged breach of contract. The local government chairman, Chief Timothy Nwachi, Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Felix Igboke, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Omari Omaka (SAN), his Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters counterpart, Uchenna Igwe, […] The post Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Le Pen’s party chief calls on French people to rally against election ban – Reuters

Far-right party chief Jordan Bardella called on the French to rally this weekend to protest against a ruling that banned read more Le Pen’s party chief calls on French people to rally against election ban – Reuters

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20 h. ago Benue: Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Otukpo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Angry residents, allegedly from the Asa community of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Videos trending on social media showed the protesters blocking major roads in Otukpo town, […] The post Benue: Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Angry residents, allegedly from the Asa community of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Videos trending on social media showed the protesters blocking major roads in Otukpo town, […] The post Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Diaspora community protests poor investment environment, business demolition in Nigeria 

…urges President Tinubu to intervene without further delay   From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Nigerians in Chicago, penultimate Sunday, protested against alleged poor investment environment, as well as demolition of their businesses in Nigeria, threatening to hold similar protests in all States of America, Canada and Europe until President Bola Tinubu addresses the issue of enabling […] The post Diaspora community protests poor investment environment, business demolition in Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi teaching hospital – Umahi

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Minister of Works, David Umahi, has denied directing protest against David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi State. There have been protests against the management of the hospital since last week by the host community with the Minister accused of directing the protest. The protests have caused tension in the […] The post I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi teaching hospital – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Ebonyi gov’s wife distributes farm inputs, others to 100 farmers

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Wife of the Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs Uzomaka Nwifuru, has distributed farm inputs, equipment and other items to 100 women and young farmers in the state in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda on agricultural projects and food security of the wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu. Mrs Nwifuru, who distributed […] The post Ebonyi gov’s wife distributes farm inputs, others to 100 farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago War at hospital: Ebonyi community, health facility management trade blames, stage protest, counter protest

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki All is not well at the  David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State as medical and other  activities are suffering setbacks following the crisis between the host community and the hospital. The community and workers of the health institution held protest and […] The post War at hospital: Ebonyi community, health facility management trade blames, stage protest, counter protest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago How women can end insecurity in Anambra state –Okoli, Women Leader

By Christy Anyanwu Mrs. Rita Okoli, president of the Anambra State Women Association, Lagos, leads one of the most vibrant women’s associations in the country is a retired principal and recipient of the Bournvita National Best Teachers Award in 2007. She is actualizing a paradigm shift to ensure women attain their potential as nation–builders and […] The post How women can end insecurity in Anambra state –Okoli, Women Leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago #Endbadgovernance group plans protest against Rivers emergency rule, Cybercrime Act

Conveners of the 2024 #Endbadgovernance protest have declared protest against emergency rule in Rivers State and the alleged use of the Cybercrime Act by the police to “hunt activists, journalists and social media influencers.” A flyer circulating on social media platform X, shared by one of last year’s protest organisers, the Take It Back Movement, Read More

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42 h. ago I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi Federal University Teaching hospital – Umahi

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki   Minister of Works, David Umahi has denied directing protest against David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi State.   There have been protests against the management of the hospital since last week by the host community with the Minister accused of directing the protest.   He urged community members […] The post I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi Federal University Teaching hospital – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Journalists protest as White House plans to reallocate briefing room seats

The White House said Monday it is “seriously considering” taking control of deciding which journalists get seats in the famed briefing room, in the latest bid by President Donald Trump’s administration to exert power over the media. The 49 spots in the press room, where spokespeople, officials and occasionally the president take the podium, have Read More

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47 h. ago British Pensioner, 84, attacked by XL bully dog dies in hospital

An 84-year-old man who was attacked by an XL bully has died, police have said. The victim was taken to read more British Pensioner, 84, attacked by XL bully dog dies in hospital

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47 h. ago Oyo APC pledges support for Tinubu’s agenda, hails Abas’ appointment

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has reaffirmed its commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. It also lauded the appointment of its state chairman, Olayide Abas, as Board Chairman of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna. In a statement on Monday, the party’s publicity secretary, Olawale Sadare, described Abas’ appointment as a testament Read More

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49 h. ago UNICEF urges hospitals to ensure readily available oxygen for newborns

The United Nations Children’s Fund has emphasised the importance of ensuring that hospitals, particularly Primary Healthcare Centers, have oxygen readily available for newborns who may need it. The UNICEF Health Manager for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) and HIV, Martin Dohlsten, made the call in an interview with the newsmen on Monday in Read More

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58 h. ago FG Moves To Address Energy Crisis In Public Hospitals, Sets Up Special Committee

The federal government has inaugurated an Implementation Committee for the National Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector, aiming to address the persistent electricity challenges in public healthcare facilities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, highlighted the urgent need for sustainable power […]

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