54 m. ago Tinubu Condoles Aso Rock Villa Chief Imam Over Mother’s Demise

President Bola Tinubu has offered his heartfelt condolences to the Chief Imam of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Sheikh Abdulwahid Sulaiman, on the passing of his mother, Hajiya Fatima Abubakar Sulaiman. Hajiya Fatima departed at 101 in Kaduna on Monday and left a remarkable legacy of faith, family devotion, and unwavering commitment to community service. […]

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55 m. ago Lagos assembly condemns suspended clerk’s unauthorised entry

The Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned the unauthorised entry of suspended Clerk, Mr Olalekan Onafeko, into the Assembly premises following his suspension announcement on January 13. The Assembly’s Chief Security Officer, Mr Kabir Kushoro, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Onafeko Read More

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1 hour ago Late justice’s daughter demands siblings’ DNA test in 14 days

Ann Bello, the daughter of a former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, the late Justice Moses Bello, has given the executors of her father’s will fourteen days to conduct a Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), test on all her father’s children or face criminal charges for breach of trust. Ann in a notice dated Read More

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2 h. ago Mbeki to chair 2025 Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Webinar on March 6

Tribune Online Mbeki to chair 2025 Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Webinar on March 6     As part of its mandate to propagate the continuing relevance of the ideas of the sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation holds the 2025 Awolowo Memorial Webinar with the theme: “Our 21st Century World: Reflections and Projections”, on March 6,2025. The webinar, which will be chaired by former president of the […] Mbeki to chair 2025 Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Webinar on March 6 Tribune Online

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3 h. ago UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on 26 February 2025 refused an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, asking the trial judge to recuse himself from the case on the allegation of bias. Emefiele is standing trial on […] The post UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities

Tribune Online NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has charged senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to embrace innovation, strategic foresight, and decisive leadership as the Service sets its course for 2025. Speaking at the First Quarter Meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), and Commandants, in Abuja on […] NAF senior officers charged on enhancing drone warfare, AI, electromagnetic capabilities Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Ramadan: Zulum distributes rice, grains to 250,000 beneficiaries

Tribune Online Ramadan: Zulum distributes rice, grains to 250,000 beneficiaries Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has launched a food palliative distribution initiative targeting 250,000 beneficiaries across all 27 local government areas to alleviate the impact of last year’s devastating floods. Ramadan: Zulum distributes rice, grains to 250,000 beneficiaries Tribune Online

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3 h. ago ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats

Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has revealed that she is facing death threats due to her efforts to combat counterfeit and illicit drugs in Nigeria. Adeyeye stated that she no longer has personal freedom and requires police protection 24/7, both in Abuja and Lagos. […] The post ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N825, Offers Nigerians Relief Amid Ramadan

In a move aimed at easing the financial burden on Nigerians, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has disclosed a significant reduction in the ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. The new price of N825 per litre, revealed on Wednesday, marks the second reduction in February 2025. According to Esan Sunday, head of […] The post Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N825, Offers Nigerians Relief Amid Ramadan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kwara unveils digital literacy, coding programme for 50 schools

Kwara State Government, on Tuesday, unveiled a Coding and Digital Literacy training programme for at least 50 public primary and junior secondary schools across the state. The programme was organised by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital and Innovation, Ishola Kayode. In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Press Read More

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4 h. ago Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture

Tribune Online Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture He also ordered all parties involved in the Lagos Central Mosque dispute over the yearly Ramadan Lecture to refrain from actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Nigeria’s capital market, ticket to economic stability—VP Shettima

Tribune Online Nigeria’s capital market, ticket to economic stability—VP Shettima The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima, has underscored the significance of the nation’s capital market, describing it as the country’s ticket to economic stability. He stated this at the 50th inaugural lecture of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, on Wednesday, where he was represented by the Minister of […] Nigeria’s capital market, ticket to economic stability—VP Shettima Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Dangote’s partner to sell petrol at N860/litre in Lagos, N870 in Ibadan, others

Tribune Online Dangote’s partner to sell petrol at N860/litre in Lagos, N870 in Ibadan, others Dangote Refinery’s retail partner, MRS Holdings, will sell petrol at N860 per litre in Lagos and N870 per litre in Ibadan and other parts of the South-West, following a recent price reduction by the refinery. Dangote’s partner to sell petrol at N860/litre in Lagos, N870 in Ibadan, others Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial

Tribune Online Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to three Lagos State House of Assembly workers arraigned for assaulting officers of the Department of State Security Services (SSS). Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Ramadan: Philanthropist Olusoji Donates Cash To Gamji Arewa Group, Muslim Faithful In Kogi

Popular Kogi State-born philanthropist, Asiwaju Prince Olatunji Olusoji, has in his usual ways of giving back to the society, donated cash gifts for Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council and Muslim faithful in Ayere community, Ijumu local government area of Kogi State ahead of this year’s Ramadan fast. Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council is a coalition […]

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4 h. ago NAFDAC recovers 87 truckloads of expired drugs in Lagos, Abia, Anambra markets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Wednesday, said it seized 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products, including USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs, male and female condoms, among others. This followed a crackdown on the illicit drug trade that saw it raiding the country’s three major open drug Read More

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4 h. ago Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants

Tribune Online Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged public servants in the state to be innovative and always strive for excellence in discharging their duties to enhance service delivery. Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Exit Of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso From ECOWAS May Affect MNJTF — CAS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has warned that the withdrawal Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) could adversely affect the operational framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The CAS also challenged senior Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers to refine […]

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5 h. ago Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce: Drogba defends Mourinho against former club

By Seyi Babalola Former Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba has supported Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho after his former club accused the Portuguese coach of uttering racial statements. Galatasaray made the charges during Monday’s 0-0 tie with Fenerbahce, during which Mourinho reportedly stated that the Galatasaray bench was “jumping like monkeys.” In a statement, Galatasaray outlined their […] The post Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce: Drogba defends Mourinho against former club appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago ‘You let them tear me apart,’ Naira Marley speaks out after court clears him in Mohbad’s death

Nigerian artist, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has spoken out following the Yaba Magistrate Court’s ruling that cleared him and others of any involvement in the death of fellow artist Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Marley disclosed that despite their differences, he and Read More

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