2 h. ago Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman

Tribune Online Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman     The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, has condemned the arrest of the commission’s officials by the police during the local government election, insisting that they committed no offence. Speaking to the press on Saturday, Abioye described the election as peaceful and well-conducted, dismissing earlier concerns raised by […] Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Betara Hails Bago At 51, Applauds His Leadership Qualities, Dev’t Initiatives In Niger

The chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara, has felicitated with Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State on his 51st birthday anniversary. Betara expressed excitement over the leadership qualities of Governor Bago and applauded him for the various developmental projects initiated since his assumption of office in 2023. […]

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6 h. ago Job Racketeering: Finally, Gov Sule Sacks Nasarawa TSC Chairman, Others

Nasarawa State governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has sacked the suspended chairman and members of the Nasarawa State Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The sack followed the report of the investigative committee, which indicted the organisation’s leadership of gross malpractices during the recruitment exercise. LEADERSHIP had reported how the committee headed by Silas Dachor, in the course […]

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9 h. ago Missing Persons Crisis: Urgent Call For Action From Government, Security Agencies

The issue of missing persons in Nigeria is a long-standing challenge that requires urgent attention from both society and the government at all levels. Amidst the numerous security challenges the country faces, this problem highlights the nation’s broader insecurity and the failure to implement effective tracking systems. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) […]

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10 h. ago EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a step in restoring justice to foreign fraud victims. As a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices, the EFCC, handed over a total sum of $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to American, Spanish and Swiss victims of […] The post EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Inside Story Of King Concord’s Lifelong Commitment To Giving Back

Okuafiaka Bright Onyebuchi, better known as King Concord, has spent years building a name for himself in business. But while many recognise him for his influence in the nightlife industry, his greatest passion lies in something far more meaningful—giving back. His latest act of generosity took place at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), where […]

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10 h. ago Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia

Tribune Online Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia “Our commitment to women’s economic empowerment is evident in our clean stove initiative, which has benefited 600 women in Akwa Ibom, Imo, and Bayelsa States Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Group condemns recent killings in Abia, calls for immediate security action 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The NBM of Africa Worldwide, a Pan-African organization committed to humanitarian service, social justice, and equity, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Aba and Umuahia. In a statement released by Esinwa Christian Chinonso, the group’s Public Relations Officer, after its executive meeting in Aba, the President of NBM […] The post Group condemns recent killings in Abia, calls for immediate security action  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago FG to employ health workers, engage diaspora to curb japa syndrome – Minister

The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, said on Friday that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to providing adequate and qualitative healthcare delivery for all Nigerians. The minister disclosed that part of the Federal Government’s plan to tackle the challenge of brain drain in the health sector is to recruit more health professionals Read More

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14 h. ago Future of fashion excites me, I’m committed to impacting the industry —Moses Orji, fashion model

Tribune Online Future of fashion excites me, I’m committed to impacting the industry —Moses Orji, fashion model Moses Orji is a fashion model, an entrepreneur, and a runway model. He was the face of the 2023 Nook International Fashion Weekend. He is also the founder of the fashion brand, King of Boys Collections. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, he speaks about his journey into the fashion business and how the Nigerian […] Future of fashion excites me, I’m committed to impacting the industry —Moses Orji, fashion model Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Our new party must produce a candidate that willdefeat Tinubu in 2027—Salihu Lukman, ex

Tribune Online Our new party must produce a candidate that willdefeat Tinubu in 2027—Salihu Lukman, ex-APC National Vice Chairman Honourable Salihu Lukman is a former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He resigned his appointment from the APC National Working Committee on the eve of the emergence of former Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the party’s National Chairman. He has since resigned his membership of the party. […] Our new party must produce a candidate that willdefeat Tinubu in 2027—Salihu Lukman, ex-APC National Vice Chairman Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Our new party must produce a candidate that will defeat Tinubu in 2027—Salihu Lukman, ex

Tribune Online Our new party must produce a candidate that will defeat Tinubu in 2027—Salihu Lukman, ex-APC National Vice Chairman Honourable Salihu Lukman is a former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He resigned his appointment from the APC National Working Committee on the eve of the emergence of former Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the party’s National Chairman. He has since resigned his membership of the party. […] Our new party must produce a candidate that will defeat Tinubu in 2027—Salihu Lukman, ex-APC National Vice Chairman Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Fubara, Daniel, George, Olubolade, Gani Adams, others for Freedom Online Lecture

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State will, on Thursday, deliver the sixth yearly lecture of Freedom Online newspaper in Lagos. A statement by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the online newspaper, Gabriel Akinadewo, says while Fubara is the Special Guest Speaker, former Governor of Ogun State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, is […] The post Fubara, Daniel, George, Olubolade, Gani Adams, others for Freedom Online Lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Tariff hike: Committee meeting stalled as NLC alleges betrayal

The committee set up by the Federal Government to review the tariff structure by telecommunication companies has not met since its inauguration, Saturday PUNCH learnt. The committee which is made up of 10 members of equal numbers from the Nigeria Labour Congress and Federal Government was meant to come up with recommendations two weeks after Read More

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22 h. ago APC schedules national caucus, NEC meetings for February 25, 26

The ruling All Progressives Congress has officially announced meetings of its National Caucus and National Executive Committee, scheduled to be held on February 25 and 26, 2025, respectively. These high-level gatherings are set to take place at the Presidential Villa and the party’s National Secretariat. This is according to an official notice signed by the Read More

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23 h. ago EFCC returns $132,362, N78.5m, vehicles, others to foreign fraud victims

Tribune Online EFCC returns $132,362, N78.5m, vehicles, others to foreign fraud victims Speaking at the event, Olukoyede remarked that, “The event is a demonstration of the commitment of the federal government of Nigeria and that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the fight against corruption and financial crimes.” EFCC returns $132,362, N78.5m, vehicles, others to foreign fraud victims Tribune Online

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24 h. ago House of Reps. Committee Rejects 31 State Creation Requests, Says They All Fell Short Of Constitutional Requirements

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendment has rejected all 31 proposals for state creation, citing non-compliance with constitutional requirements. The proposals, submitted on February 6, 2025, the committee said, failed to meet the criteria outlined in Section 8 of the 1999 Constitution. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the […] The post House of Reps. Committee Rejects 31 State Creation Requests, Says They All Fell Short Of Constitutional Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Senate committed to progressive governance, national development – Akpabio

Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, has reaffirmed the Senate’s dedication to progressive governance, economic empowerment, and national development under his read more Senate committed to progressive governance, national development – Akpabio

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27 h. ago 8 Division reaffirms commitment to enhancing operational planning

Tribune Online 8 Division reaffirms commitment to enhancing operational planning General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, and Commander Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Ibikunle Ajose, has reaffirmed the commitment of the division to strengthening operational planning and execution in ongoing military operations. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Operations Planning Cadre, the GOC emphasized the critical role of strategic planning in […] 8 Division reaffirms commitment to enhancing operational planning Tribune Online

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28 h. ago AfDB unveils presidential candidates ahead of May 29 election

The African Development Bank has officially commenced the process of electing its next president with the release of candidates set to contest in the upcoming election scheduled for May 29. The announcement follows a two-day meeting of the Steering Committee of the Board of Governors at the bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where a Read More

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