50 m. ago ONSET Of PLANTING SEASON Renewed Attacks On Farmers Threaten Food Production

The Nigerian farming community and other agriculture stakeholders are apprehensive that the renewed attacks on villages in some states of the federation could seriously damage this year’s planting season. They warned that if the deadly attacks on farmers by bandits and insurgents continued in agrarian communities in Benue, Borno, Niger, Plateau and Zamfara states, the […]

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7 h. ago China Seeks Global Alliance Against Trump Tariffs Amid Threat To Africa

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has urged the international community to unite against the torrent of tariffs being imposed on several countries by United States President, Donald Trump, warning that the action could trigger global recession with dire consequences especially for Africa. The Chinese envoy made the call on […]

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12 h. ago Trump Jolts Nigeria, other Africa Nations just Emerging From ‘Great Funding Squeeze’

African governments can barely catch a break. Just as regional finance ministers were beginning to get over what the International read more Trump Jolts Nigeria, other Africa Nations just Emerging From ‘Great Funding Squeeze’

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12 h. ago We Can Surpass UN Recommended Police, Citizens Ratio With Community Policing — Ekiti CP

Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo has stressed the need for robust synergy between the police and the people to free the state of crimes and criminalities. Eribo also advised officers and men of the command to prioritize self-discipline as watchwords and avoid being caught in the web of human rights abuses. The […]

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18 h. ago US Court Rules Google Illegally Monopolised Online Ad Markets

  A judge in the United States ruled on Thursday, that Alphabet’s Google illegally dominates two markets for online advertising technology. This is another blow to the tech giant, paving the way for U.S. antitrust prosecutors to seek a breakup of its ad products. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, found Google liable […]

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20 h. ago Fire Guts Popular TikToker’s Shop Hours After Demolition In Kano

A mysterious fire has razed the shop of popular TikTok star Rahama Sa’idu, just hours after officials of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) demolished the front shed of the building during an operation to clear structures encroaching on public pathways along UDB Road in Kano. The incident, which occurred late Thursday […]

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20 h. ago Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW Data Centre, Gamechanger To Revolutionise Nigeria’s Digital Landscape

The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre-West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud neutral data centre, has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria’s digital landscape. The Chairman, Rack Centre, Maher Jarmakani, disclosed this during the official commissioning of the data centre […]

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21 h. ago Rising Healthcare Cost Threatening Private HMOs’ Sustainability – Efekoha

The rising cost of healthcare in Nigeria is exacerbating pressures on Health Management Organisations (HMOs) and threatening their sustainability, the group CEO, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc & chairman, Hallmark HMO, Eddie Efekoha said. He said, the growing pressure is putting private HMOs in a precarious financial position as heath insurance premium remain static. “The cost […]

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21 h. ago Foundation Empowers 21 Young Entrepreneurs With $105,000 Grants

Mary Ojulari Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation committed to sustainable development and community empowerment in Nigeria, has empowered a total of 21 outstanding young entrepreneurs with $105, 000 in investment to scale their businesses and create value in their communities. The 21 successful entrepreneurs were selected by the panel of judges out of the 50 shortlisted […]

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22 h. ago Netizens Call For Fairness As Cyberstalking Allegation Lands David Nwokorie In Police Custody

Amid growing public concern over the impartiality of law enforcement agents in high-profile cases, calls have emerged for a fair hearing in the ongoing legal tussle involving David Nwokorie and Genevieve Okpara, daughter of retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Hilary Okpara. Nwokorie was arrested last week by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department […]

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25 h. ago Illegal KWASU study centre uncovered in Ekiti, operators arrested

The police in Ekiti State have arrested two operators of an illegal university study centre in the state. The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Mr Joseph Eribo, disclosed this in Ado Ekiti on Thursday while reporting discoveries of the State’s Criminal Investigations Department in the last three months. He said the suspects were arraigned Read More

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32 h. ago Net FX earnings drop to $4.8bn in January on reduced CBN inflows

.As naira holds steady at official market Net foreign exchange inflows into the Nigerian economy declined to $4.79 billion in read more Net FX earnings drop to $4.8bn in January on reduced CBN inflows

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33 h. ago Ekiti: Police arrest two for operating illegal study centre, issuing fake varsity certificates

From Priscilla Ediare Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State police have arrested two men for operating an illegal study centre and issuing fake university certificates to students in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Joseph Eribo, disclosed this to newsmen while unveiling some of the achievements recorded by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) […] The post Ekiti: Police arrest two for operating illegal study centre, issuing fake varsity certificates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Tinubu to resume official duties after Easter break – Presidency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu will return to Nigeria and resume official duties at the Presidential Villa immediately after the Easter holiday, the Presidency announced on Thursday, dispelling concerns about a leadership vacuum during his two-week working visit to Europe. In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and […] The post Tinubu to resume official duties after Easter break – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Gunmen Invade Senator Natasha’s Family House In Kogi, Destroy Properties Worth Millions Of Naira

Some yet to be identified gunmen have invaded the family house of suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. It was gathered that the building, located at Obeiba-Ihima area of Kogi State, was raided on Tuesday by criminal elements, and destroyed some properties worth millions of naira during the operation. In a statement by […] The post Gunmen Invade Senator Natasha’s Family House In Kogi, Destroy Properties Worth Millions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Juma Jux, Priscilla Ojo Tie The Knot In Lagos Traditional Ceremony

Tanzanian music star Juma Jux has officially tied the knot with Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo. The couples sealed their union with a traditional wedding ceremony held in Lagos. The ceremony, held on Thursday, drew friends and family who gathered to celebrate and extend their well wishes to the couple. READ MORE: […] The post Juma Jux, Priscilla Ojo Tie The Knot In Lagos Traditional Ceremony appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago VIDEO: Chinese seen giving policemen money in viral video denies bribery allegation, apologises

A Chinese national featured in a widely circulated video showing an interaction with Nigerian Mobile Police (MOPOL) officers in Kaduna has issued an official statement clarifying the incident and offering an apology for the misunderstanding it sparked online. The video, which quickly went viral across social media platforms, appeared to show a group of Chinese Read More

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35 h. ago After VDM’s Alarm, NAPTIP Arrests Human Traffickers In Abuja Operation

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) said it has commenced a major onslaught against organised human traffcking criminal gang in the country as its operatives arrested Abuja-based suspected traffickers. The agency described the suspects as the arrowhead of a trans-border human trafficking syndicate operating within the West African and Gulf […]

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35 h. ago We’re tired of mass burials — Christian youths lament rising killings in Benue, Plateau

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has raised alarm over the relentless killings in Benue and Plateau states, lamenting the rising number of mass burials as a result of incessant attacks by armed bandits and criminal gangs. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the Convener of the group, James Paul Adama, described the spate of violence in […] The post We’re tired of mass burials — Christian youths lament rising killings in Benue, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Goldman says devaluation on cards again for Naira as oil sinks

Nigeria may have to devalue its naira again as sliding oil prices triggered by US President Donald Trump’s trade war read more Goldman says devaluation on cards again for Naira as oil sinks

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