58 m. ago Sightsavers, Bloomberg launch $75m global initiative to improve eye care

Tribune Online Sightsavers, Bloomberg launch $75m global initiative to improve eye care “Overall, the Bloomberg Philanthropies Vision Initiative will conduct vision screenings for 11.5 million people, distribute nearly seven million pairs of eyeglasses and... Sightsavers, Bloomberg launch $75m global initiative to improve eye care Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Zulum Orders Probe After MURIC Alleges Harassment Of Women Over Hijab In Borno Hospitals

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said he received with great concern a statement by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) alleging the harassment of Muslim women for wearing hijab in some hospitals in Maiduguri, the State capital. He noted that while the government was not aware of any official report or complaint regarding such […]

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2 h. ago Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Court admits WhatsApp chat as evidence against Emefiele

Tribune Online Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Court admits WhatsApp chat as evidence against Emefiele The judge also adjourned the matter until November 21 for a report on the agreement reached by the parties regarding a forensic inspection. Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Court admits WhatsApp chat as evidence against Emefiele Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Alleged $4.5bn Fraud: Court Admits More Documents As Exhibits In Emefiele’s Trial

Justice Rahman Oshodi overruled the objections of defence counsels in the case and admitted the documents in evidence The post Alleged $4.5bn Fraud: Court Admits More Documents As Exhibits In Emefiele’s Trial appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago 2026 budget presentation may stall as Senate demands performance reports

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja There are strong indications that President Bola Tinubu may not present the 2026 budget to the National Assembly anytime soon as the Senate has directed the economic management team to submit a detailed performance report on the 2024 budget and projections for the implementation of the 2025 capital component within two […] The post 2026 budget presentation may stall as Senate demands performance reports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago UK announces temporary worker visa for bricklayers, fashion designers, HR officers, others

The United Kingdom’s (UK) Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has released a new report outlining 82 mid-skilled occupations eligible for temporary read more UK announces temporary worker visa for bricklayers, fashion designers, HR officers, others

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4 h. ago Maiduguri: Zulum orders investigation into MURIC’s claims of hijab harassment

Tribune Online Maiduguri: Zulum orders investigation into MURIC’s claims of hijab harassment Zulum noted that while the government is not aware of any official report or complaint regarding such incidents, his administration has taken the allegations with utmost seriousness. Maiduguri: Zulum orders investigation into MURIC’s claims of hijab harassment Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Alleged fraud: Lagos govt rejects police clearance of real estate developer

Tribune Online Alleged fraud: Lagos govt rejects police clearance of real estate developer Lagos State Ministry of Justice has rejected the findings of a second police report that exonerated Alleged fraud: Lagos govt rejects police clearance of real estate developer Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Council of State approves 1% deduction from FAAC for police trust fund

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a landmark decision aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture, the Council of State presided over by President Bola Tinubu has approved an upward revision of the statutory allocation to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) from 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent of the Federation Account. This development […] The post Council of State approves 1% deduction from FAAC for police trust fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigerian Government Presents Justice Taoheed Elias For ICJ Seat

The Federal Government, on Thursday, formally presented Justice Dr. Taoheed Elias as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), urging the international community to back his bid to restore West Africa’s representation on the world’s top judicial bench. The presentation ceremony, held in Abuja, drew members of the diplomatic corps and […]

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6 h. ago New Twist In Lekki Land Dispute As Lagos AG Orders Fresh Police Investigation

Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has directed the Police to conduct a fresh investigation into allegations of forgery and willful property damage made against a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor, and his lawyer, Ademola Owolabi. The request comes on the heels of a second police report, signed by Deputy Commissioner […]

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7 h. ago Kalu moves to tackle extreme poverty, empower vulnerable Nigerians as bill passes first reading

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja A bill seeking to establish the Social Welfare Service of Nigeria to combat extreme poverty and strengthen social protection systems has passed its first reading in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission, was […] The post Kalu moves to tackle extreme poverty, empower vulnerable Nigerians as bill passes first reading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Ibom Air Passenger Arrested For Stealing From Foreigner’s Luggage

An Abuja-bound Ibom Air passenger has been arrested after he allegedly stole a huge amount of money from the luggage of another passenger who happened to be a foreigner. The passenger who boarded the Ibom Air flight from Uyo was caught by crew members. A video shared on social media on Thursday showed the moment […]

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7 h. ago Abakaliki LG Chair Makes NIN Mandatory For Renting Apartments To Boost Security

  Abakaliki Local Government Area (LGA) Chairman, Mr. Stephen Nwogha, has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) and other relevant personal information will now be required for anyone seeking to rent an apartment within the council. The chairman revealed this policy while presenting a report on his two-year tenure in office on Wednesday in […] The post Abakaliki LG Chair Makes NIN Mandatory For Renting Apartments To Boost Security appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Imo PDP calls for probe of council chairmen over local govt funds

From George Onyejiuwa The leadership of Imo State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to launch a probe into the management of local government allocations in the state. This is as the main opposition party said […] The post Imo PDP calls for probe of council chairmen over local govt funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago World Bank report: Your economic policy has ruined lives, ADC tells Tinubu

Tribune Online World Bank report: Your economic policy has ruined lives, ADC tells Tinubu "Under the APC and President Bola Tinubu’s government, more Nigerians have fallen into poverty than at any other time... World Bank report: Your economic policy has ruined lives, ADC tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Ebonyi enrolls 29,000 HIV patients for free Health Insurance Scheme

The Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA) has launched a landmark initiative to enroll 29,000 persons living with HIV (PLHIV) read more Ebonyi enrolls 29,000 HIV patients for free Health Insurance Scheme

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11 h. ago Sterling Bank upholds rule of law despite disruption by chronic debtor’s associates

Tribune Online Sterling Bank upholds rule of law despite disruption by chronic debtor’s associates Sterling Bank Limited has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to operating strictly within lawful processes even as it faces escalating efforts by a chronic debtor, Dr. Brendan Innocent Usoro and his company, Miden Systems Limited, to obstruct justice. The bank’s commitment to judicial authority was tested this week when associates of the debtor staged an unlawful […] Sterling Bank upholds rule of law despite disruption by chronic debtor’s associates Tribune Online

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11 h. ago From Dawn Till Dusk And Beyond: How REDMI 15’s 7000mAh Battery Keeps You Going

Smartphones today are more than just gadgets — they’re our cameras, our entertainment centers, our workstations, and sometimes even our survival tools when the day gets long. With the launch of the REDMI 15, Xiaomi is proving once again that cutting-edge tech doesn’t need to come with a heavy price tag. Instead, it should deliver […]

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12 h. ago Four Suspects Apprehended For Alleged Motorcycle Theft In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended four individuals for allegedly conspiring to steal motorcycles in various parts of the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun. According to the statement, on October 3, 2025, around 9 p.m., the police received a report that […] The post Four Suspects Apprehended For Alleged Motorcycle Theft In Niger appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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