83 m. ago Presidency dismisses U.S. Congressional claim of Christian persecution in Nigeria

Tribune Online Presidency dismisses U.S. Congressional claim of Christian persecution in Nigeria “While we are in no way admitting or authenticating the report of the U.S. Foreign Relations Committee, it is noteworthy to state that the committee’s report falls short of context and timelines,” he added. “President Bola Tinubu remains committed to promoting peace and religious tolerance.” Presidency dismisses U.S. Congressional claim of Christian persecution in Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Canada: New era as Mark Carney sworn in as new prime minister

Tribune Online Canada: New era as Mark Carney sworn in as new prime minister Carney will make his first overseas trip as prime minister next week, heading to Europe instead of the United States, which traditionally hosts the Canadian leader’s first foreign visit.  Canada: New era as Mark Carney sworn in as new prime minister Tribune Online

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4 h. ago FG dismisses claims of targeted christian killings, warns against misinformation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned what it described as a wave of misinformation regarding alleged targeted killings. read more FG dismisses claims of targeted christian killings, warns against misinformation

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5 h. ago Christians Not Targeted For Killings In Nigeria, Federal Gov’t Dismisses Report

The Nigerian Government has categorically denied a recent report alleging that Christians in the country were being targeted for killing. A statement issued to LEADERSHIP by the Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa expressed the ministry’s strong concern over the recent wave of misinformation and misleading reports regarding the purported killings of […]

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5 h. ago Christians not targets of insurgency, FG replies US Congress

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected recent reports alleging targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria. The Federal Government described the report as part of a misleading campaign aimed at influencing foreign governments to designate the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” due to violence against Christians. This was contained in a statement signed Read More

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6 h. ago Japa: Foreign students in US to face deportation if  — VP Vance

Tribune Online Japa: Foreign students in US to face deportation if  — VP Vance United States Vice President JD Vance has warned that foreign students on student visas might face deportation if their presence in the country is deemed not to align with national interests. Japa: Foreign students in US to face deportation if  — VP Vance Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Niger scholarship board begins student verification in higher institutions

Tribune Online Niger scholarship board begins student verification in higher institutions The Niger State Scholarship Board has announced the commencement of physical verification for students enrolled in various higher institutions across Nigeria. This verification process is set to begin on 17 March 2025 for the first batch of selected schools. In a recent statement, the board emphasised the importance of attendance for students who have successfully […] Niger scholarship board begins student verification in higher institutions Tribune Online

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7 h. ago NAFDAC uncovers syndicate scamming foreign firms with fake documents

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a fraudulent syndicate that has been scamming foreign companies using fake NAFDAC documents. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a press conference held on Friday. The prime suspect, Mr. Ikoro Ifendu, a native of Amamba Village, Abiriba in Ohafia Local Read More

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9 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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9 h. ago US Congress okays sanctions on Nigeria over killing of Christians

By John Ogunsemore The United States Congress has paved the way for President Donald Trump to impose stringent sanctions on Nigeria over killing of Christians in the West African nation. This followed a resolution by the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa after a congressional hearing on Wednesday, March 12. The committee noted that religious […] The post US Congress okays sanctions on Nigeria over killing of Christians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago US varsity to lay off 2000 employees, cites termination of USAID

US university Johns Hopkins on Thursday announced plans to lay off more than 2,000 of its employees around the globe, noting that the move is coming on the heels of President Donald Trump’s administration’s massive reduction in foreign aid funds. In a statement made available by the school on Thursday, the leading scientific said, “This Read More

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15 h. ago Customs intercept undeclared $1.1m, SR135,900 at Kano airport

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted $1.154m and 135,900 Saudi Riyals as undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. It announced this on Thursday in a statement issued by the Customs National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada. Maiwada said the seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound Read More

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17 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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18 h. ago Customs seizes undeclared foreign currencies worth N1,847bn at Kano airport

By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has seized $1,154,900 and SR135,900 (Saudi Riyals), in undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, Kano State. Using today’s exchange rate of N1,553/$1 the seizure of $1,154,900 is equivalent of N1,793,000,000, while the Saudi Riyals of 135,900 is worth N54,493,710, using the […] The post Customs seizes undeclared foreign currencies worth N1,847bn at Kano airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 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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19 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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19 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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19 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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27 h. ago Reps pass bill restricting foreign vessels on Nigeria’s coastal waters

The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at restricting the use of foreign vessels on the Nigeria’s coastal read more Reps pass bill restricting foreign vessels on Nigeria’s coastal waters

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28 h. ago Customs intercepts over $1.1m, SR135,900 undeclared foreign currency at Kano Int’l Airport

From Steve Agbota, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of $1,154,900 and SR135,900 (Saudi Riyals) in undeclared foreign currency at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound passenger, Hauwa Ibrahim Abdullahi, who arrived on Saudi Airlines Flight No. SV401 […] The post Customs intercepts over $1.1m, SR135,900 undeclared foreign currency at Kano Int’l Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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