7 h. ago Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a critical roundtable focused on implementing the Zaria Declaration on Strengthening Local Governance and Empowering Traditional Institutions, key stakeholders have issued an urgent call for the National Assembly to take immediate legislative action on constituency projects. They emphasised the pressing need to establish a robust legal framework to regulate constituency […] The post Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago We’ll continue to make clean naira notes available to Nigerians – CBN

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has renewed its commitment to ensure availability of clean currency, naira, to Nigerians. The country’s apex bank equally urged Nigerians to see the naira as a critical symbol of national unity hence they should respect and keep it clean. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, […] The post We’ll continue to make clean naira notes available to Nigerians – CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago “Subsidy Removal Has Helped Me Fulfil Campaign Promises To Enugu People” – Gov Mbah

Enugu Governor Peter Mbah on Thursday credited the Federal Government’s subsidy removal for funding state infrastructure projects. The Governor made the declaration at the Government House, Enugu, during a courtesy visit by a Federal Government delegation led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. The visit was part of activities lined up […] The post “Subsidy Removal Has Helped Me Fulfil Campaign Promises To Enugu People” – Gov Mbah appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago University Admission Crisis Forces Students Into Unwanted Careers

Every year in Nigeria, thousands of hopeful students apply to universities with clear visions of the careers they want. But for many, those dreams are abruptly redirected when admission letters arrive, offering them courses they never chose. Limited spaces in popular programmes, rigid quota systems, and the near impossibility of switching courses mean students often […]

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38 h. ago Traditional Ruler Warns Against Escalating Crisis In Ebonyi Community

The traditional ruler of the Ihie Autonomous community in the Ivo local government area of Ebonyi State, Eze Gabriel Uzoma Okoro, has warned those spreading false information about the crisis that rocked the community recently to desist from doing so to forestall an escalation of the dispute. In an interview with journalists in Abakaliki, the […]

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39 h. ago Stakeholders highlight impact of climate change on farming activities, communities in Oyo

Tribune Online Stakeholders highlight impact of climate change on farming activities, communities in Oyo As the world marks World Elephant Day under the theme “Bringing the world together to help elephants”, wildlife conservation organization, Wild Africa, has asked Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to protect its dwindling elephant population by mitigating rising human-elephant conflicts which often leads to crop raiding, injuries, and fatalities on both sides. Nigeria’s new National […] Stakeholders highlight impact of climate change on farming activities, communities in Oyo Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Activists Petition NYSC Over Alleged Victimisation Of Corps Member

Human rights activists, Omoyele Sowore and Inibehe Effiong have petitioned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over what they described as “unlawful extension” of the service year of Ms. Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a corps member with state code number LA/24B/8325. The activists who submitted a formal petition to the NYSC Director-General in Abuja on Tuesday, […]

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3 d. ago Insurance Operators Laud NIIRA Presidential Assent As Catalyst For Market Growth, Inclusion

The Nigerian insurance industry has backed the signing of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 into law, viewing it as a crucial catalyst for significant market growth and enhanced financial inclusion. Insurance operators and brokers nationwide see the Act as a pivotal step aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of building a […]

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8 d. ago FCT Polls: Crisis Rocks APC Over Alleged Plan To Drop Chairmanship Candidate

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been reportedly thrown into crisis over alleged plan to remove Hon. Joshua Ishaku as the party’s chairmanship candidate for the 2026 Area Councils’ election. Ishaku was declared the APC chairmanship candidate for Bwari at a primary electionm held in […]

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8 d. ago $94bn Debt: Ohanaeze Cautions FG Over Worsening Economic Crisis

Former Minister of Information and ex-President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo, has issued a grave warning about Nigeria’s deteriorating political and economic conditions, urging immediate and far-reaching reforms to prevent national disintegration. Speaking at the public presentation of Bubbles of Nigeria’s Democracy and Wadata Wonders, two books by veteran journalist Mr. Ike Abonyi in […]

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9 d. ago Edo bans transport unions from revenue collection over extortion

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State government has banned the activities of transport unions in the state and barred them from collecting government revenues with immediate effect. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor Esq., the government said: “Specifically, the activities of the National Union of Road […] The post Edo bans transport unions from revenue collection over extortion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Russia poses ‘unusual and extraordinary threat’ to US — Trump

Tribune Online Russia poses ‘unusual and extraordinary threat’ to US — Trump On Wednesday morning, Trump signed an executive order reaffirming a national emergency first declared in 2022 in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Russia poses ‘unusual and extraordinary threat’ to US — Trump Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Edo Gov Suspends NURTW, RTEAN Activities Over Alleged Extortion

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday suspended activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), ANNEWAT and Drivers on Wheel from collecting any dues, levies, taxes or charges from motorists, drivers, traders, or any member of the public in the State. The governor also […]

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1 week ago Global community must act against nations invading others, says don

By Sunday Ani A senior lecturer in the Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies at the University of Lagos (Unilag), Dr Adetoro Banwo, has urged the international community to continue to act swiftly against nations that exhibit aggression, invasion, or attack towards another country. He said China’s victory against aggression represents a global victory, […] The post Global community must act against nations invading others, says don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NIRP strike ban: Workers’ right to strike fundamental, inalienable — Ajaero

Tribune Online NIRP strike ban: Workers’ right to strike fundamental, inalienable — Ajaero THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly reiterated its condemnation of the Federal Government’s statement that the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) is aimed at reducing frequent industrial actions, particularly strikes by trade unions, describing such a stance as “very reprehensible” and an affront to workers’ rights. The Federal government had, at the […] NIRP strike ban: Workers’ right to strike fundamental, inalienable — Ajaero Tribune Online

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1 week ago How Nigerians react to 200,000 applications for NDE’s RHEI 27,000 slots in one week

Tribune Online How Nigerians react to 200,000 applications for NDE’s RHEI 27,000 slots in one week .Call mount for FG to take more concrete action FOLLOWING official information from the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) revealing that about 250,000 unemployed Nigerians, willing to receive hands-on skills training, have applied for the 27,000 slots available for the second phase of its Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) within just seven days of the […] How Nigerians react to 200,000 applications for NDE’s RHEI 27,000 slots in one week Tribune Online

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1 week ago Lagos Communities Flooded, Vehicles Submerged After Marathon Rainfall

The situation paralysed trade and economic activities in the nation’s commercial nerve centre but the state government has called for calm. The post Lagos Communities Flooded, Vehicles Submerged After Marathon Rainfall appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Crisis rocks Kogi ADC as party suspends Abejide, four others

Tribune Online Crisis rocks Kogi ADC as party suspends Abejide, four others "After reviewing their activities, especially in recent times, particularly as displayed in Harris Hotel Abuja, where some members flagrantly usurped the power of the leadership of our great party and Crisis rocks Kogi ADC as party suspends Abejide, four others Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Leadership crisis: INEC queries SDP over appointment of acting national chairman

Tribune Online Leadership crisis: INEC queries SDP over appointment of acting national chairman The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected a letter of introduction of an Acting national chairman for the Party purportedly written by the national secretary and demanded the national chairman of the party, Alhaji Shehu Gabam to clarify the authenticity of the letter.  In an official memo dated July 5th and signed by its Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, […] Leadership crisis: INEC queries SDP over appointment of acting national chairman Tribune Online

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3 w. ago INEC Rejects Appointment Of SDP Acting Chairman, Cites Constitutional Breach

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed the appointment of Dr. Sadiq Abubakar as Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), questioning both the legality and procedure behind the move. In a letter signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the Commission faulted the authenticity of the notification sent by the party’s National […] The post INEC Rejects Appointment Of SDP Acting Chairman, Cites Constitutional Breach appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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