61 m. ago Kidnapping: Soldiers, Forest Guards For Deployment In 2 Kwara LGs

The Nigerian Army has concluded arrangements to launch sustained operations in the forests identified as the fortress of the criminal gangs in Kwara North and South areas of the state. Kwara State government said the operations would involve the newly trained forest guards who will be deployed in the isolated areas. The Chief Press Secretary […]

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2 h. ago Kukah Centre To Train 200 Guards On Grassroots Security In Sokoto

The Kukah Centre has launched a strategic initiative to strengthen grassroots security in Sokoto State by training 200 members of the state’s Community Guards. The programme is targeted at enhancing the skills and effectiveness of the guards and enabling better collaboration with conventional security agencies. Director of the Kukah Centre, Reverend Father Atta Barkindo, speaking […]

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5 h. ago Nursing Council inducts 113 ABUAD graduates, charges on ethical standards

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti No fewer than 113 newly qualified Registered Nurses of the Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), have been inducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). They were inducted during the 10th induction ceremony of ABUAD’s Nursing Faculty held on the campus at the weekend. The […] The post Nursing Council inducts 113 ABUAD graduates, charges on ethical standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago No Plan To Replace Ailing Deputy Gov With Lawson – Taraba Govt

The Taraba State government has said the deployment of Dr Lawson Emmanuel to the ailing deputy governor’s office is neither a replacement nor a usurpation of the deputy governor’s mandate but a stop-gap measure to ensure that the office continues to function effectively in the interest of governance and service delivery to the people of […]

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9 h. ago I was the first graduate in my father’s village —Mautin, Deputy Executive Secretary, UBEC

Tribune Online I was the first graduate in my father’s village —Mautin, Deputy Executive Secretary, UBEC Razaq Olajuwon Mautin is the Deputy Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). He went down memory lane in this interview by SEGUN KASALI, narrating how his first day as a youth corps member came with a lot of emotions. HOW interesting was growing up in Badagry? It was very interesting. I did my […] I was the first graduate in my father’s village —Mautin, Deputy Executive Secretary, UBEC Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Constitution Amendment Will Fix Nigeria’s Challenges –Sen Barau

Deputy Senate president and chairman, Senate Committee on the ongoing consultations ahead of the review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Jibrin Barau, has assured Nigerians, especially ethnic minorities, that far-reaching resolutions that would address the prevailing socio- political and economic challenges would be incorporated into the document at the conclusion of the exercise. At the […]

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9 h. ago 2027: Coalition Leaders Relocate To Regions, Begin Mobilisation

The leaders of the coalition movement under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have begun their mobilisation drive in their regions. LEADERSHIP Sunday checks revealed that the coalition leaders, namely, its interim national chairman, Senator David Mark, the national secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, returned to their states, Benue and Osun to galvanise their bases. It was further […]

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13 h. ago Insecurity: Only state police can rescue Nigeria – Okurounmu

Govt officials, senior officers complicit in worsening insecurity • Says Tinubu’s handling of anti-corruption fight poor By Tunde Thomas Elder statesman and former Secretary General, Afenifere, Senator Femi Okurounmu has advised the Tinubu administration to pursue national legislation on the establishment of state police if the All Progressives Congress, APC, is serious about fighting insecurity. […] The post Insecurity: Only state police can rescue Nigeria – Okurounmu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Unlike Amaechi, Aregbesola Urges ADC Supporters To Challenge APC With Facts

Former minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has urged supporters of Africa Democratic Congress not to insult or attack ruling All Progressives Congress. Aregbesola made the call on Friday in Lagos State, after the launch of ADC’s plans to unseat President Bola Tinubu. The National Secretary of ADC advised supporters of the new opposition party not to […] The post Unlike Amaechi, Aregbesola Urges ADC Supporters To Challenge APC With Facts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Judiciary, Legislature Have Become Servants Of The Executive – Buba Galadima

Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has declared that Nigeria’s judiciary and legislature have lost their independence and are now mere appendages of the executive arm of government. Galadima made the remark during an interview on Arise TV on Saturday, stressing that Nigeria’s major issue is not the constitution but the […] The post Judiciary, Legislature Have Become Servants Of The Executive – Buba Galadima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago “You Can’t Serve Two Masters” – Bode George Slams Atiku, PDP Over ADC Move

Former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Bode George, has criticised party members backing the ADC-led coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday, George called out former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other PDP leaders for maintaining dual political allegiances. He said their continued presence in […] The post “You Can’t Serve Two Masters” – Bode George Slams Atiku, PDP Over ADC Move appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Fr Mbaka’s persistent attacks on Evg Ebuka Obi: A serious cause for concern

By Nene Daniels These are interesting end times indeed! How else would you explain the words, “I know how to quench his fire; just wait and see!” These rather reckless words of threat are currently trending as expressed by the Catholic Charismatic leader at the Adoration Chapel in Enugu, Father Mbaka, against his fellow man […] The post Fr Mbaka’s persistent attacks on Evg Ebuka Obi: A serious cause for concern appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya receives Senator Orji Kalu at Government House ahead of Honorary Award

The ExecutiveGovernor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Saturday morning received Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at the Government House, Gombe, ahead of a major academic honour. Senator Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State and lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate, arrived at exactly 10:30 a.m. to a warm reception […] The post Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya receives Senator Orji Kalu at Government House ahead of Honorary Award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Firm Launches Digital Platform To Promote Nigerian Culture, Tourism Sector

A Nigerian tech startup Zangah Africa is set to launch its innovative digital platform to boost the nation’s US$3.77bn untapped culture and tourism sector. The platform, Zangah.com, fuses environmental sustainability, cultural and natural history tourism, and immersive technology to unlock economic growth through Nigeria’s rich, underexplored heritage. Speaking ahead of the anticipated launch, Executive Director […]

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31 h. ago We are set to defeat Tinubu in 2027 — ADC Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi

Tribune Online We are set to defeat Tinubu in 2027 — ADC Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi Says ‘we are a coalition of all Nigerians against APC’s misrule’ Spokesman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the political party adopted by the coalition of opposition political groups to pursue the 2027 general election, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, speaks with Deputy Editor, Sam Nwaoko, on the direction of the movement, its vision, and its chances […] We are set to defeat Tinubu in 2027 — ADC Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi Tribune Online

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31 h. ago A country’s progress is tied to the strength of its legal system — Taiwo Oluboyo, Uniben’s First Class Law graduate

Tribune Online A country’s progress is tied to the strength of its legal system — Taiwo Oluboyo, Uniben’s First Class Law graduate Taiwo Olamide Oluboyo graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of Benin, with a first-class honours. He finished in the 2023/2024 academic session with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.55 on a scale of 5. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, he speaks about his academic feat and life as a law student […] A country’s progress is tied to the strength of its legal system — Taiwo Oluboyo, Uniben’s First Class Law graduate Tribune Online

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38 h. ago How we’ll rescue Nigeria with credible alternative in 2027 – Abdullahi, ADC spokesman

•Next election will be APC versus Nigerians From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Newly appointed interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, is certainly a multi-talented man on a steady transition to the ladder of success in building himself into a sellable brand. […] The post How we’ll rescue Nigeria with credible alternative in 2027 – Abdullahi, ADC spokesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body

Tribune Online NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has been elected President NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body Tribune Online

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42 h. ago VIDEO: Supporters storm Lagos airport as Aregbesola returns, speaks on ADC’s mission

Tribune Online VIDEO: Supporters storm Lagos airport as Aregbesola returns, speaks on ADC’s mission Supporters of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the newly appointed interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), turned out in large numbers at the Lagos airport Friday evening to VIDEO: Supporters storm Lagos airport as Aregbesola returns, speaks on ADC’s mission Tribune Online

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42 h. ago ABUAD producing graduates impacting positively in society — Afe Babalola

Tribune Online ABUAD producing graduates impacting positively in society — Afe Babalola “Wherever you go, please remember to be a great ambassador of ABUAD. The future is bright for you if you imbibe character. ABUAD producing graduates impacting positively in society — Afe Babalola Tribune Online

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