54 h. ago APFFLON urges Tinubu to slash 7% cargo levy to ease economic hardship

By Steve Agbota The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently slash the 7% surcharge on cargo clearance at Nigeria’s ports, describing the levy as an unbearable strain on businesses and consumers amid worsening economic conditions. In a letter dated August 11 and signed […] The post APFFLON urges Tinubu to slash 7% cargo levy to ease economic hardship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge

By Steve Agbota In order to cushion the effects of economic hardship in Nigeria, the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has called on President Bola Tinubu for an urgent reduction of the 7% surcharge on cargo clearance at the nation’s ports. In a letter dated, August 11, and signed […] The post Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of sudden deaths

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Nigerian doctors in diaspora have called on the leadership of the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu to urgently set aside special contingency funds for citizens with chronic conditions and practising medical personnel to tackle rising ailments and the “slump and die” epidemic across the country. The doctors, drawn from the […] The post Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of sudden deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Daniel vows legal action over Abiodun’s demolition threat in Ogun

…Ex-gov urges Tinubu to call Abiodun to order …Govt asks Daniel to go for title documents regularisation Steve Oliyide, Media read more Daniel vows legal action over Abiodun’s demolition threat in Ogun

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4 d. ago Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of deaths

seek emergency intervention, funding From Folaranmi, Yenagoa   Nigerian Doctors in diaspora have called on the leadership of the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu to urgently set aside special contingency funds for citizens with chronic conditions and practising medical personnel to tackle rising ailments and the “Slump and Die” epidemic across the country. The […] The post Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Inaugurate National Sports Commission Board Now, SWAN Urges Tinubu

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately inaugurate the 17-member governing board of the National Sports Commission (NSC). Established in 1964, SWAN serves as the umbrella body for all sports editors, reporters, producers, and presenters. It warned that the commission was operating in gross violation of its establishing […]

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5 d. ago Pray for Tinubu, Akume, Alia, other leaders, Ortom urges Nigerians

Chief Samuel Ortom has urged Nigerians to ceaselessly pray for President Bola Tinubu, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, Gov. Hyacinth Alia, and other leaders in positions of authority. Ortom, the immediate past governor of Benue, spoke when members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives […] The post Pray for Tinubu, Akume, Alia, other leaders, Ortom urges Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago SWAN faults delay, demands immediate inauguration of Sports Commission Board

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has demanded the immediate inauguration of the 17-member governing board of the National Sports Commission (NSC), describing the prolonged delay as a breach of the NSC Establishment Act 2023. In a statement on Sunday, SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the association’s Secretary-General, Ambassador […] The post SWAN faults delay, demands immediate inauguration of Sports Commission Board appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Tinubu, scholars urge MSSN to reclaim leadership role amid evolving global challenges

Tribune Online Tinubu, scholars urge MSSN to reclaim leadership role amid evolving global challenges THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Muslim youths across the country to rise to the challenges posed by an increasingly dynamic and competitive global environment. Speaking as the special guest of honour at the recently concluded four-day National Higher Institutions Convention of Muslim Students (NHICOMS), organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of […] Tinubu, scholars urge MSSN to reclaim leadership role amid evolving global challenges Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Rivers stakeholders write Tinubu, express concern over LG election issues

Rivers indigenes from diverse walks of life, via a group known as Major Stakeholders, have penned an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, expressing reservations over the proposed conduct of local government elections in the state. Titled: “Rivers LG Election: A Serious Threat To Democracy And Repeated Violation Of The Constitution — Urgent Warning From […] The post Rivers stakeholders write Tinubu, express concern over LG election issues appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigerians applaud Tinubu’s rewards to D’Tigress, urge greater investment in grassroots sports

By Paul Nwokocha President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent reward to Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has sparked widespread public reaction—ranging from applause for the gesture to renewed calls for deeper investment in the nation’s sports infrastructure. The president had announced a reward of $100,000, national Honours and a three-bedroom flat for each player and […] The post Nigerians applaud Tinubu’s rewards to D’Tigress, urge greater investment in grassroots sports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Southeast will produce Nigeria’s President someday but not in 2027 – Umahi

By Seyi Babalola   The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has declared that the South-East will produce Nigeria’s President someday but not in the 2027 elections. Umahi said this in a statement, urging people in the zone to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. He was claimed to be replying to an online article titled […] The post Southeast will produce Nigeria’s President someday but not in 2027 – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Drop Shettima or forget N’East, APC stakeholders urge Tinubu

By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from the North East geopolitical zone have advised President Bola Tinubu to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate or risk losing votes from the area in 2027. A section of the APC major stakeholders from the zone, in separate interviews, described Shettima […] The post 2027: Drop Shettima or forget N’East, APC stakeholders urge Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Stop Begging Governors, Fix Welfare At Federal Level” – Falana Tells Tinubu

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to show leadership by focusing on effective social welfare policies. He criticised the President for merely asking state governors to act, instead of setting a clear example at the federal level. He made this call in a statement issued on Sunday, in response to […] The post “Stop Begging Governors, Fix Welfare At Federal Level” – Falana Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Shun desperate politicians planning mischief, Otuaro urges ex

Tribune Online 2027: Shun desperate politicians planning mischief, Otuaro urges ex-agitators reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to region The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has appealed to ex-agitators in the Niger Delta to remain vigilant and resist the efforts of some politicians who are bent on destabilising the region for selfish ends. He noted with concern the recent rise in politically-charged rhetoric and […] 2027: Shun desperate politicians planning mischief, Otuaro urges ex-agitators Tribune Online

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1 week ago Amnesty, Family Fault FG’s Silence Over Disappearance Of Activist Dadiyata

They urged President Tinubu to order an investigation into the whereabouts of the publisher who has been missing since August 2, 2019. The post Amnesty, Family Fault FG’s Silence Over Disappearance Of Activist Dadiyata appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Defections: Prioritise loyal members, fulfil campaign promises, APC chieftain tells Tinubu

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Delta State, Chief Ayiri Emami, has urged President Bola Tinubu to protect loyal party members who stood with the APC before it became attractive to defectors, warning that those who built the party must not be sidelined. “I won’t be pushed out of a […] The post Defections: Prioritise loyal members, fulfil campaign promises, APC chieftain tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Netizens React As Daura Emir Openly Campaign For Tinubu During First Lady’s Visit To Palace

The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, on Saturday, gave a resounding endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid, urging a delegation led by First Lady Remi Tinubu to chant “Tinubu, Tinubu, Tinubu in 2027” to the bewilderment of those present and netizens. The moment occurred during a condolence visit by Mrs Tinubu and […]

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