5 h. ago Youth Minister Pushes For Social Reform, Internship Scheme For Corps Members

The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has called for far-reaching reforms aimed at equipping National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with relevant skills and opportunities that align with the demands of the contemporary job market. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 NYSC Annual Management Conference in Abuja, Olawande emphasised the importance of […]

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8 h. ago Your foreign trips costly quest with little returns, CUPP tells Tinubu

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop his incessant foreign trips and focus on fixing domestic realities that would revitalise Nigeria’s struggling economy, which has been repelling investors. CUPP, in a statement by its National Secretary, Peter Ameh, lamented that since assumption of […] The post Your foreign trips costly quest with little returns, CUPP tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Insecurity: Afenifere tasks FG, security agencies to redesign security architecture

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The pan Yoruba sociocultural organisation, Afenifere, has again called on the Federal Government and security agencies in the country to redesign the security architecture, in order to curtail the excessive insecurity in the country. The group said the security architecture should be designed in such a way that those in charge […] The post Insecurity: Afenifere tasks FG, security agencies to redesign security architecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago N’Delta group protests in London, seeks investigation into oil facility guard’s death

Niger Delta environmental activists based in the United Kingdom have called on the Federal Government to ensure justice for a coordinator with Tantita Security Services Limited, Ikerete Udo, who was reportedly killed while on duty protecting oil facilities in the region. The activists, under the umbrella of the Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition, staged a Read More

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14 h. ago Experts want Nigeria to scale up childhood vaccination to prevent disease outbreaks

…say every $1 spent on immunisation saves Nigeria $44 healthcare cost Public health experts have called on Nigeria’s Government to read more Experts want Nigeria to scale up childhood vaccination to prevent disease outbreaks

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14 h. ago Blue economy meaningless in Niger Delta without clean up – says professor of economics

…As stakeholders call for development of infrastructure, effective governance first Niger Delta states warming up for dawn of a blue read more Blue economy meaningless in Niger Delta without clean up – says professor of economics

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15 h. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Donates N1bn To Tackle Cervical Cancer In Nigeria

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians, especially women, to speak up and seek appropriate help whenever they have medical challenges. She was speaking while receiving a delegation of the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle […]

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15 h. ago FG focusing on quantity not quality licensing more varsities without monitoring plans – Afe Babalola

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), has called on the federal government to stop licensing more universities without adequate plans for monitoring their standards. He also charged the National Universities Commission (NUC) to overhaul the university licensing process to ensure the highest standard. According to […] The post FG focusing on quantity not quality licensing more varsities without monitoring plans – Afe Babalola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago CCYM Asks Federal Gov’t To Reign In TikToker Seaking For Insulting Christian Clerics

The President of the Concerned Christian Youth Movement (CCYM), Dr. Paul Adama, has called on the relevant authorities to urgently curtail a TikToker, known as Seaking, from insulting respected Christian leaders, warning that if left unchecked, it could escalate into a religious crisis. In a statement released on Monday, Dr. Adama emphasised the importance of […]

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16 h. ago Nekekpemi calls for use of AI to transform sustainable energy

A petroleum engineer and data scientist, Prosper Nekekpemi, recently completed a research which explores how AI-driven models can enhance energy read more Nekekpemi calls for use of AI to transform sustainable energy

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17 h. ago Eedris Abdulkareem Drops Diss Track, Blasts Tinubu, Seyi Over Nigeria’s Struggles

Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem has released a new diss track, highlighting the ongoing difficulties faced by the citizens of Nigeria. The singer called out President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi, in the track, making strong statements about the country’s leadership. In the track titled ‘Tell Your Papa,’ which surfaced on Instagram on Sunday, the […] The post Eedris Abdulkareem Drops Diss Track, Blasts Tinubu, Seyi Over Nigeria’s Struggles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Youth Minister Backs Peaceful Protests, Calls For Responsibility In Demonstrations

Based on the ongoing nationwide protests, the Federal Government has expressed its support for the right of citizens, especially young people, to peacefully demonstrate and voice their grievances. Acknowledging the importance of free expression in a democratic society, the government affirmed that protests are a crucial avenue for addressing concerns. However, the government issued a […] The post Youth Minister Backs Peaceful Protests, Calls For Responsibility In Demonstrations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Lagos Protesters Reject Police’s Call To Halt Protest, Demand Urgent Reform

Protesters in Lagos defied the Inspector General of Police’s order on Monday, taking to the streets to voice opposition to the Cybercrime Act and the potential imposition of emergency rule in Rivers State. Organized by the Take It Back Movement (TIBM), the demonstration began at the iconic Ikeja Under-Bridge, where participants rallied before marching toward […] The post Lagos Protesters Reject Police’s Call To Halt Protest, Demand Urgent Reform appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Experts call for increased investments in culinary education

With the growing demand for skilled culinary professionals across Nigeria’s hospitality sector, experts have reiterated the urgent need for increased read more Experts call for increased investments in culinary education

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17 h. ago Alumni Association Rallies Support For New Alaafin, Harps On Unity

The National Old Student Association, Alaafin High School, Oyo (NOSA-AHSO) has called on the Oyomesi, the good people of Yorubaland including sons and daughters of Oyo Town to rally behind the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. The association’s president, Engr. Muideen Aruna, while congratulating the monarch on his ascension to the […]

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18 h. ago Obi, Otti summon Labour Party NEC meeting/stakeholders engagement

From Idu Jude, Abuja Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Alex Otti, the party’s only state governor from Abia, have called for a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9. In a notice signed by both leaders, the NEC meeting will run alongside an interactive Town Hall engagement […] The post Obi, Otti summon Labour Party NEC meeting/stakeholders engagement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Petitioners Ask Court To Compel EFCC To Probe AFN Officials Over Fraud Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been summoned to the Federal High Court in Abuja following allegations of misappropriation and corruption within the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). The Incorporated Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative has submitted a petition calling for an investigation of the president of the AFN, Tonobok […]

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18 h. ago Tinubu urged to establish sustainable immunisation financing framework

Nigeria’s vaccine financing more vulnerable than ever From Fred Ezeh, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been called upon to instruct the Ministry of Budget and National Planning to create a predictable, efficient, and sustainable immunisation financing framework for Nigeria. Advocates argue that the current inclusion of vaccine funds in the Service-Wide Vote leads to […] The post Tinubu urged to establish sustainable immunisation financing framework appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago China wants trade cooperation, says trade war benefit no nation

The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has called for trade cooperation among nations, read more China wants trade cooperation, says trade war benefit no nation

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20 h. ago Labour Party crisis deepens as Abure, Obi call separate NEC meetings after S’Court judgement

The internal crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) took a dramatic turn on Monday as two rival factions within the read more Labour Party crisis deepens as Abure, Obi call separate NEC meetings after S’Court judgement

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