54 m. ago Sokoto gov unveils N285m Ramadan package for religious leaders

The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has unveiled a total financial package of N285 million, including the distribution of maize and financial assistance to Jum’at Imams, their Na’ibs, Mu’adhins, Islamic scholars, and various religious organizations across the state. Aliyu unveiled the Ramadan package at the Government House on Monday. According to the governor, this Read More

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54 m. ago NABTEB: Over 29,880 candidates pass with five credits in maths, english, others

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board has announced that 29,880 candidates, making up 67.56% of those who took the 2024 November/December exams, passed with five credits or more, including Mathematics and English. It also stated that 42,431 candidates, representing 95.94%, scored five credits and above, whether or not they included Mathematics and English. The Read More

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81 m. ago Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS

Tribune Online Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS The mouthpiece of the North Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has submitted a report containing comprehensive set of observations and recommendations to the National Assembly, saying Sharia, customary laws should be given jurisdiction on religious matter of inheritance. Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS Tribune Online

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95 m. ago Kano Lawmakers Reject NNPP Suspension, Accuses Kwankwaso Of Dictatorship

Susupended federal lawmakers elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have publicly rejected their suspension by the party’s leadership in Kano State. In a joint statement issued shortly after the announcement of their suspension by the NNPP state chairman, the suspended lawmakers, including Senator Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, Hon. Aliyu Sani […]

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3 h. ago McPherson University matriculates 930 students, graduates 281

Tribune Online McPherson University matriculates 930 students, graduates 281 The Vice Chancellor of McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has announced that the university will matriculate over 930 students and graduate 281 students in its series of events lined up for the matriculation and convocation ceremonies this week. McPherson University matriculates 930 students, graduates 281 Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC

Tribune Online Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Students of private universities nationwide may form a joint association to challenge the Federal Government in Court over the decision to exclude them from the list of beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Vice-Chancellor of MacPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Prof. Francis Igbasan said. This is as the management of the […] Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Speaker Abbas launches campaign against drug abuse, domestic violence

Tribune Online Speaker Abbas launches campaign against drug abuse, domestic violence The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday launched a sensitization campaign against the rising cases of drug abuse and domestic violence in the North-West geopolitical zone, stating that urgent action is required.   Hon. Abbas made the call in Kaduna State during the flag-off of the Sensitization Campaign Against Drug […] Speaker Abbas launches campaign against drug abuse, domestic violence Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Avoid Trouble, Stay Away From LG Secretariats – Gov Adeleke Tells Chairmen, Councillors In Osun

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged newly elected local government chairmen to stay away from local government council secretariats in order to avoid a political unrest in the state. The Governor also charged officials to work within the manifesto of the Peoples Democratic Party. Governor Adeleke led this out while administering the oath of […] The post Avoid Trouble, Stay Away From LG Secretariats – Gov Adeleke Tells Chairmen, Councillors In Osun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Include private varsities in NELFUND, TETFund, McPherson VC Urges FG

The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has urged the Federal Government to include students of private universities across the country in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Igbasan also called on the government to grant private institutions access to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to support academic development in private universities. Read More

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5 h. ago June 12: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, APGA Chieftain urges Tinubu

Tribune Online June 12: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, APGA Chieftain urges Tinubu Chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to name the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after former chairman of the nation’s electoral umpire, Professor Humphrey Nwosu. Chief Okorie made the call in a statement he issued to newsmen in Abuja on Monday. Professor […] June 12: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, APGA Chieftain urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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5 h. ago ‘Leave Atalanta Now Before They Push You Out,’ Peterside Tells Lookman

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and now television pundit Idah Peterside has urged his compatriot, Ademola Lookman, to leave the Italian club Atalanta immediately or as soon as possible before they force him out. Peterside made this suggestion after Lookman delivered a stellar performance, winning the ‘Man of the Match’ award with two goals and an […]

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6 h. ago Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant

Tribune Online Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has been asked to declare the Delta North Senatorial seat vacant, following the defection of Senator Ned Nwoko from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Coalition Urges Senate To Reject Bill On NASS Clerk Appointment

A coalition of retired civil servants in Nigeria has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to reject a proposed legislation seeking to limit the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) to only individuals who have served within the legislative chambers. In a letter signed by the convener of the group, Comrade Bango […]

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6 h. ago Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment

Tribune Online Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment Apple announced Monday its plan to establish a 250,000-square-foot factory in Texas by 2026, where it will manufacture artificial intelligence servers to support its AI-driven features. The move is part of a broader $500 billion investment in the United States over the next four years, which also includes job creation, supplier partnerships, and infrastructure expansion. […] Apple to open AI server factory following $500bn US investment Tribune Online

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6 h. ago NAFDAC warns against use of calcium carbide for ripening fruits

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide in fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was made by the NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto state, Mr Abdulsalam Lawal, during a public awareness campaign at a fruit market on Monday in Sokoto. Lawal urged Read More

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8 h. ago North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu

Tribune Online North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu An alarm has been raised that the Northern part of Nigeria is at war against itself and gradually disintegrating, needing urgent attention to salvage it from total collapse. North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Lawyer urges Senator Natasha to apologise for Senate outburst

Tribune Online Lawyer urges Senator Natasha to apologise for Senate outburst Legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Monday Ubani, has called on Senator Natasha Akpoti to acknowledge her misstep and tender an apology following her recent outburst in the Senate chambers. Lawyer urges Senator Natasha to apologise for Senate outburst Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Private sector, entrepreneurs should contribute to development of education – Air Peace Chairman Onyema

As FOUYE graduates 8,444, confers honorary degrees on four eminent Nigerians at 9th convocation   From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Chairman of Air Peace Airline, Dr Allen Onyema has called on the private sector, business entrepreneurs and the affluent in the country to contribute to the development of the education sector The Air Peace boss […] The post Private sector, entrepreneurs should contribute to development of education – Air Peace Chairman Onyema appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Focus on legislative duties, stop distracting Nigerians, group urges Natasha

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja An advocacy group under the umbrella of Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria has warned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to focus on her legislative duties and desist from being a constant distraction to the upper chambers and Nigerians in general. The group, in a statement by its Executive Director, Barr […] The post Focus on legislative duties, stop distracting Nigerians, group urges Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago French surgeon faces trial for sexual assault of 300 patients

A former surgeon is to go on trial in France on Monday charged with raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 former patients, most of them children. Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, is already in jail after a court in 2020 found him guilty of abusing four children, including two of his nieces. In the latest trial, Read More

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