80 m. ago Nigerians should elect people who live, dwell among them into public offices — Adewole Gbenga

Tribune Online Nigerians should elect people who live, dwell among them into public offices — Adewole Gbenga Chief Joseph Adewole Gbenga (Obanla), a retired teacher after serving for 35 years in the Kwara State government service, jostling for a senatorial seat in 2027, was part of the team that produced curricula for primary and junior secondary schools in the state. He speaks to BIOLA AZEEZ on the planned review of the salaries […] Nigerians should elect people who live, dwell among them into public offices — Adewole Gbenga Tribune Online

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87 m. ago 2027: We’ll Mobilise 10m Votes For Tinubu In S/West –Lawmaker

The member representing Ido/Ibarapa federal constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has disclosed plans to mobilise at least 10 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the South West at the 2027 general elections. Oseni, a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC) who disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos, […]

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2 h. ago Tinubu’s shea nuts export ban in Nigeria’s interest – Minister

By John Ogunsemore Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has said President Bola Tinubu’s recent temporary suspension of raw shea exports is a bold and strategic measure aimed at opening up the vast economic potential of Nigeria’s shea industry and positioning the country as a global leader in the shea economy. The minister […] The post Tinubu’s shea nuts export ban in Nigeria’s interest – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago As Enugu cannot thrive in isolation, see wisdom in Mbah’s inclusive approach

By Wordshot Amaechi Ugwele In today’s interconnected Nigeria, no state can afford to operate as an island. This is precisely why I have continued to maintain that Governor Peter Mbah’s policy of inclusivity, in awarding contracts and extending opportunities beyond only indigenous Enugu people, reflects both wisdom and foresight. At present, local contractors still handle […] The post As Enugu cannot thrive in isolation, see wisdom in Mbah’s inclusive approach appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago More Governors Set To Join APC Ahead Of 2027 Elections – Yilwatda

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has revealed that more governors are expected to join the ruling party. This development comes as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, signaling a growing consolidation of support for the APC. The statement was made on Tuesday, during the Bayelsa State chapter’s […] The post More Governors Set To Join APC Ahead Of 2027 Elections – Yilwatda appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Subsidy removal was inherited, not initiated by Tinubu – Gombe Governor

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy was not a matter of choice but a fiscal necessity handed down by the previous administration of Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking in Gombe during a courtesy visit by defecting politicians, Governor Yahaya disclosed that […] The post Subsidy removal was inherited, not initiated by Tinubu – Gombe Governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has defended Nigeria’s rising debt levels, emphasising that borrowing is a necessary and strategic tool for economic development rather than a sign of financial imprudence. Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, responded on his official X account @SundayDareSD to criticisms from former senator […] The post Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS

By Merit Ibe The organised private sector (OPS) has asserted that the right granted Nigeria by the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos reaffirms the country’s central role in Africa’s trade integration agenda. Extending its congratulations to the Federal Government on the announcement, the Nigerian Association […] The post IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Advancing Nigeria’s Health Sector Central To My Administration’s Agenda – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to transforming Nigeria’s health sector. He stressed the urgent need to address longstanding challenges that have hindered effective healthcare delivery. Speaking on Tuesday, at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held at Ladi Kwali Hall, Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu emphasised that no Nigerian […] The post Advancing Nigeria’s Health Sector Central To My Administration’s Agenda – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago First Lady disburses N47m, laptops to 47 scholarship students

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Renewed Hope Initiative, led by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed one million naira each to 47 tertiary students across Nigeria, totalling N47 million, along with laptops to aid their studies. The beneficiaries include students at various academic levels: 5 in 400 level, 39 in 300 level, 2 […] The post First Lady disburses N47m, laptops to 47 scholarship students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

… Tinubu urges banks, regulators to deepen reforms, drive inclusive digital growth Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), read more Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

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13 h. ago Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu

CBN targets $1 bn diaspora monthly remittance by 2026 From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is on track to become the nation with the world’s largest workforce by 2050, stressing that his administration is working assiduously to unlock the potential of the country’s young population to drive growth, innovation, and […] The post Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago NNPCL: Smear Campaign Against Ojulari Mere Vested Interest — Group

  A pro-democracy group, Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has asked President Bola Tinubu and the general public to ignore the recent smear campaign against the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari. The good governance group said it has studied the campaign and discovered that “It is […]

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16 h. ago Remi Tinubu Donates N47m, Laptops To 47 Students On Scholarship

The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has awarded scholarships worth N47 million to 47 students in tertiary institutions across the country, with each beneficiary receiving N1million and a laptop to support their academic pursuits. The initiative, under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), covered students across multiple disciplines, ranging from medicine, nursing, engineering, and biochemistry to […]

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16 h. ago Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health sector, highlighting the urgent need to fix persistent power supply problems crippling medical facilities across the country. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held Tuesday at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu, represented […] The post Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed to correct structural weaknesses — Shettima

Tribune Online Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed to correct structural weaknesses — Shettima There are painful but necessary consequences that remind us that a malignant disease can only be cured by painful surgery.... Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed to correct structural weaknesses — Shettima Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Tinubu Might Soon Turn To Loan Apps For Borrowing – Dino Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of reckless borrowing and wasteful spending despite Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Melaye warned that if the borrowing trend continues unchecked, the government might soon be forced to seek loans from local fintech platforms. […] The post Tinubu Might Soon Turn To Loan Apps For Borrowing – Dino Melaye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals

Tribune Online Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals While speaking further, he raised concerns over the persistent power supply crisis in Nigeria's tertiary hospitals and public health institutions and stressed that it demands Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Presidency Fires Back At Dino Melaye For Criticising Debt Profile Under Tinubu

The Presidency has dismissed remarks by former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, on Nigeria’s rising debt profile, describing them as “entertainment, and not enlightenment.” Recall that Melaye, during an interview on Arise News Channel’s Prime Time show on Monday evening, mocked the Tinubu administration’s borrowing practices, alleging that the situation had become so dire that […]

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18 h. ago Peter Obi returned from medical rest just to comment on Borno killings — Reno Omokri

Tribune Online Peter Obi returned from medical rest just to comment on Borno killings — Reno Omokri The former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has slammed Peter Obi for returning from his medical rest just to comment on the recent killings in Borno State, but maintaining silence on what he described as killings in the South-East. Peter Obi returned from medical rest just to comment on Borno killings — Reno Omokri Tribune Online

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