2 h. ago Women Affairs, Customs partner to empower families nationwide

Tribune Online Women Affairs, Customs partner to empower families nationwide Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with Women Affairs, Customs partner to empower families nationwide Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Army breaks gunrunning syndicates in Niger Delta, arrests 35 suspects

…destroys six illegal refining sites, recovers 14,000 litres of stolen products Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have smashed read more Army breaks gunrunning syndicates in Niger Delta, arrests 35 suspects

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5 h. ago ‘Over 100,000 Kwarans enrolled in State Health Insurance Scheme’

Olubunmi Jetawo-Winter, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KW-HIA), has said that over 100,000 residents have so read more ‘Over 100,000 Kwarans enrolled in State Health Insurance Scheme’

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8 h. ago Nepal PM Resigns As Protests Over Social Media Ban Turn Deadly

Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli resigned on Tuesday after violent protests against a short-lived social media ban spiralled into a broader movement against corruption and the country’s political elite. The resignation did little to calm the streets as tens of thousands of protesters blocked roads, torched government buildings, and attacked political leaders and Army […]

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8 h. ago NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The United States Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhance joint operational effectiveness with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through smarter firepower delivery and stronger civilian protection. Major General Miguel Castellanos, from the United States Institute of Security Governance, made this known when he led a delegation from the institute on […] The post NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Kano Bans Unlicensed Chainsaw Use To Tackle Illegal Tree Felling

The policy also aligns with Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) under international climate commitments. The post Kano Bans Unlicensed Chainsaw Use To Tackle Illegal Tree Felling appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Organisers Target 5,000 Athletes For 2nd Ikogosi 17.5km Marathon

Not fewer than 5,000 athletes were being expected to participate in the 2nd Ikogosi 17.5km Marathon Race scheduled to be held at the Ikogosi Warm Spring, Ikogosi Ekiti, Ekiti State, on November 8. Organisers of the Marathon Race disclosed this at a press conference in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, on Tuesday. The Race Consultant, […]

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11 h. ago 5,000 Itsekiri graduates of Novena varsity not part of scholarship beneficiaries — PAP

Tribune Online 5,000 Itsekiri graduates of Novena varsity not part of scholarship beneficiaries — PAP The PAP, in a statement on Tuesday, stated that the agency does not owe fees in Novena or any institution within or outside the country. 5,000 Itsekiri graduates of Novena varsity not part of scholarship beneficiaries — PAP Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Tragedy Averted As Petrol Tanker Tumbles, Spills Fuel In Kwara

Men of the Kwara State Fire Service on Tuesday averted what could have been a major fire disaster along the Ilorin-Jebba expressway where a fuel-ladden petrol tanker fell into a gutter. LEADERSHIP gathered that the petrol tanker with registration the number P 3517 LA, loaded with 45,000 litres of petroleum lost control at Oko-Olowo-Ilorin area […]

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17 h. ago PICTORIAL: Army Smashes Gunrunning Syndicate, Arrests 35 Suspected Oil Thieves In Niger Delta

  Troops of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have smashed gunrunning syndicate noted for trafficking small arms and light weapons to criminals across the Niger Delta region. The troops also arrested no fewer than 35 suspects, destroyed six illegal refining sites and confiscated over 14,000 litres of stolen products, in consolidating on the ongoing […]

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17 h. ago Abuja Chamber of Commerce projects 100,000 participants, billions in trade deals

…unveils BABA FEST to boost Intra-African trade The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has unveiled plans for the read more Abuja Chamber of Commerce projects 100,000 participants, billions in trade deals

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23 h. ago How plant nematodes adversely affect farming in Nigeria—NOUN don

Tribune Online How plant nematodes adversely affect farming in Nigeria—NOUN don A professor of Nematology from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Monioluwa Omolara Olaniyi, has unraveled the world beneath the soil surface where “little known, yet devastating” to plant-parasitic nematodes usually attack roots, weaken crops, and open gateways to diseases. Olaniyi, who works in the Department of Biological Sciences, stated this on Thursday while […] How plant nematodes adversely affect farming in Nigeria—NOUN don Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Troops smash gunrunning syndicates, arrest 35 suspects in Niger Delta 

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in a painstaking intelligence-led operation, said they have successfully smashed gunrunning syndicates noted for their notoriety in trafficking Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) to criminals across the Niger Delta Region (NDR).  The operation led to the interception of two English pistols, four […] The post Troops smash gunrunning syndicates, arrest 35 suspects in Niger Delta  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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32 h. ago Building Africa’s Knowledge Economy: The Strategist Turning Vision into Investable Reality

With a median age under 20 and a continent-wide push toward regional trade, Africa stands at the threshold of a read more Building Africa’s Knowledge Economy: The Strategist Turning Vision into Investable Reality

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34 h. ago Private Hometown Funeral For Italian Fashion Legend Giorgio Armani

Around 15,000 people paid their respects over the weekend, when his coffin was put on display for two days at the Armani group's headquarters in Milan, a spokesman said. The post Private Hometown Funeral For Italian Fashion Legend Giorgio Armani appeared first on Channels Television.

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37 h. ago Immigration raid at US Hyundai plant sparks Seoul–Washington tensions

An immigration raid at a Hyundai electric vehicle plant in Georgia that saw hundreds of South Korean nationals detained has read more Immigration raid at US Hyundai plant sparks Seoul–Washington tensions

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41 h. ago Troops kill notorious gunrunner, recover weapons in Plateau ambush

Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) have killed read more Troops kill notorious gunrunner, recover weapons in Plateau ambush

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46 h. ago Security: Mbah Moves To Strengthen Forest Guard, Raises Minimum Pay To N80,000

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the Enugu State Forest Guard as part of his administration’s drive to strengthen security in the state. To this end, the government has increased the operatives’ salaries to a minimum of N80,000, which aligns with the new state minimum wage. The governor […]

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53 h. ago Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Balla, 5 Others In Kogi

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have killed a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Balla, and five of his fighters during ongoing clearance operations in Kogi State. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Lokoja. He said the operation was part […]

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