3 h. ago We Have Given 42,000 Students Free Corrective Glasses, Says Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has said about 42,000 students and pupils of both secondary and public primary schools have received corrective eyeglasses free of charge to aid their academic pursuits. Adeleke made this known in Osogbo during the presentation of corrective glasses and drugs to the pupils and the distribution of free medical […]

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4 h. ago Unite in managing fiscal policies, Finance Minister urges stakeholders

Tribune Online Unite in managing fiscal policies, Finance Minister urges stakeholders The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has called for unity in fiscal management to reshape Nigeria's economic future. Unite in managing fiscal policies, Finance Minister urges stakeholders Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Disquiet Over Gov Bago Consensus Candidacy For Niger LG Polls

The decision of Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to produce the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for the forthcoming local government elections has received knocks. The governor announced last Saturday while breaking fast with some major stakeholders in the state that his party, APC, has adopted the consensus method as the mode for primary […]

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4 h. ago FG urged by innovators to apply system thinking in policymaking

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Stakeholders in the Innovation science and technology sector have called on federal government and policy makers to apply system thinking and system dynamics in public policy making in Nigeria. They made this request in a three day workshop, in Abuja themed “Application of System Thinking and System Dynamics for Transforming Public […] The post FG urged by innovators to apply system thinking in policymaking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Abuja Literary Scene Abuzz As David Nwokorie Launches ‘Before the Next Move’

Abuja’s literary community was agog on Friday, March 7, 2025, as acclaimed author Mr David Nwokorie unveiled his latest book, Before the Next Move. The event attracted a distinguished audience, including Hon. Suleiman Ibrahim Dabo and the Minister of Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, represented by Chief Obinna Nwaka. Providing the book review, Hon. Dabo […]

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4 h. ago Create additional wards for fair representation, Owu community urges INEC

Tribune Online Create additional wards for fair representation, Owu community urges INEC Makinde said, "Part of our discoveries are the unfortunate imbalances in the allocation of only three wards to Owu Community despite the huge population and voter registration strength. Create additional wards for fair representation, Owu community urges INEC Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Why Millennials and Gen Z Should Care About Critical Illness Insurance – Join Our Upcoming Webinar

Many young people assume that critical illness insurance is unnecessary because they are young and healthy. However, with the increasing read more Why Millennials and Gen Z Should Care About Critical Illness Insurance – Join Our Upcoming Webinar

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6 h. ago NPHCDA engages stakeholders to boost primary healthcare system

Tribune Online NPHCDA engages stakeholders to boost primary healthcare system National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has disclosed that it is taken a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system by engaging stakeholders from various tiers of government, civil society organiSations, and development partners. This, it said, the collaborative effort aims to boost the country’s primary healthcare system, ensuring that Nigerians have access […] NPHCDA engages stakeholders to boost primary healthcare system Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Anambra government begins digitalisation of hotels, others to tackle insecurity

The Anambra Government says it has begun the digital registration of hotels and entertainment centres in the state as part read more Anambra government begins digitalisation of hotels, others to tackle insecurity

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11 h. ago Rochas Foundation Partners UNIJOS For Educational Advancement 

Former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said his education foundation (Rochas Foundation) will partner with the University of Jos to deepen education in the country. The former governor spoke during the matriculation ceremony for new students of the University of Jos for the 2024/2025 academic session. He said education remains the bedrock of […]

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12 h. ago Nigeria witnessing some positive development – Catholic Bishops

•Hail students loan scheme, road rehabilitation, new minimum wage, others From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Catholic Bishops under the umbrella of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has noted that Nigeria is witnessing some positive development lately. This was contained in the communique of the 2025 first plenary meeting of the CBCN released in Abuja, […] The post Nigeria witnessing some positive development – Catholic Bishops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Senate passes bill to establish national council for traditional rulers

A bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers and formalise their roles has passed its second reading in the Senate. The general principles of the bill, sponsored by Simon Lalong, were presented yesterday. The debate elicited concerns from lawmakers, particularly regarding potential conflicts of responsibility with elected political officers at local government councils. […] The post Senate passes bill to establish national council for traditional rulers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Governor’s Cup: Edo students eager to participate, says commissioner

Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr Paddy Iyamu, has said that students from various secondary schools in the state are eager to participate in the 2025 Governor’s Cup. Iyamu made the disclosure when he met with the state Sports Commission chairman, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele and the sponsor of the event, Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited. Read More

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13 h. ago Bill seeking constitutional roles for monarchs scales second reading

The Senate on Thursday approved for second reading the bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers, aimed at formally giving monarchs and community heads vital roles in the country. The bill was sponsored by the senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong. When the bill was first introduced, it sparked extensive debate Read More

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13 h. ago Diphtheria: King’s College students fit for discharge, says LUTH

The Chief Medical Director at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr Wasiu Adeyemo, says the students of  King’s College, Annex, Lagos, who had diphtheria and were brought into the facility on Saturday for treatment, will soon be discharged. Adeyemo disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. There Read More

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13 h. ago Okorocha, UNIJOS VC hail Tinubu over NELFUND, counsels students to take loans

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Ishaya Tanko, and a former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, have urged students to take advantage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Students Loan Scheme, known as the Nigeria Education Loan Fund. Speaking on Wednesday during the  matriculation ceremony of over 10,000 students of the UNIJOS Read More

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16 h. ago Police arrest siblings for stealing five bags of cement in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has detained two brothers, Philips and Charles Igbodo, for allegedly stealing five bags of cement in the Idiroko area of the state. According to a statement released on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the brothers were initially apprehended by a member of the Amotekun Corps. Philips, who works Read More

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19 h. ago Senate pass bill granting traditional rulers constitutional roles for second reading

The Senate on Thursday approved for second reading the bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers, aimed at formally giving monarchs and community heads vital roles in the country. The bill was sponsored by the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong. When the bill was first introduced, it sparked extensive debate Read More

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21 h. ago LG chair Ogalla advocates tax payment for governments to deliver democracy dividends

From Sunday Ani, Enugu The importance of revenue generation to the delivery of democracy dividends to the people was the crux of a meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, between the Igbo-Eze North Local Government Chairman, Hon. Uche Ogalla, and the leadership of various markets, artisans, government functionaries, and stakeholders of the council area. In […] The post LG chair Ogalla advocates tax payment for governments to deliver democracy dividends appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Imo: Stakeholders commend Charles Obinna for sponsoring registration of 1,350 students for JAMB exam

In a remarkable show of commitment to youth empowerment and education, Mr. Charles Obinna, Chairman, Wheelbarrow Group, has received widespread commendation from stakeholders for sponsoring the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination registration of 1,350 students from the 27 local government areas of Imo State. The initiative, which aims to support indigent but brilliant […] The post Imo: Stakeholders commend Charles Obinna for sponsoring registration of 1,350 students for JAMB exam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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