2 h. ago My husband leaves home whenever we have misunderstanding, woman tells court

Tribune Online My husband leaves home whenever we have misunderstanding, woman tells court Give us time to reconcile – Husband A housewife, Hussaina Musa has dragged her husband, Hussaini Umar, to a Shari’a court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna State for abandoning her whenever they have misunderstanding. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the complainant told the court that the defendant left her without food for more […] My husband leaves home whenever we have misunderstanding, woman tells court Tribune Online

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3 h. ago DICON, Saudi firm sign MoU to produce security drones, satellites in Nigeria

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), haa sealed a landmark partnership with Homeland Protectors and Supplies Limited, a Saudi Arabia-based security company, to begin local manufacturing of drones, satellite systems, and advanced communication equipment. The agreement, signed at DICON headquarters in Kaduna, is expected to see Homeland Protectors bring in […] The post DICON, Saudi firm sign MoU to produce security drones, satellites in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “I Can’t Work With Recycled Politicians” – Sowore Tackles Atiku, El

Activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has dissociated himself from the emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), slamming the alliance as a gathering of failed and recycled politicians. Speaking to news men on Friday Sowore criticised the coalition, which includes prominent figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State governor […] The post “I Can’t Work With Recycled Politicians” – Sowore Tackles Atiku, El-Rufai Over ADC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Legislators in Otukpo local government council of Benue State have petitioned the State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia and the State House of Assembly over alleged misappropriation of funds, gross misconduct among other heist by the council chairman, Prince Maxwell Ogiri. The move was necessitated by initial alarm raised by Head […] The post Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention

By Lukman Olabiyi Indigenous Tiv communities in Nasarawa State have raised the alarm over what they describe as systemic killings, violent displacement, and illegal occupation of their ancestral lands, allegedly carried out with the backing of the state government. The communities raised the alarm in a statement issued on its behalf by the Senior Advocate […] The post Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Korean Staged Cinema Production Raises Question Of How We Treat Elderly In Our Societies

A Korean staged cinema production ‘The Story of an Old Couple’ parallels the experience of the elderly in both Korean and Nigeria, while raising the question of how we treat the elderly in our societies. Produced by Seoul Arts Center (SAC) On Screen, It is the story of how old couples – a widow and […]

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22 h. ago Coalition: Nenadi Usman, Abure camps resume tackles after Obi’s romance with ADC

Tribune Online Coalition: Nenadi Usman, Abure camps resume tackles after Obi’s romance with ADC It warned Nigerians that the “often mouthed ‘new Nigeria is POssible’ is a ruse and cannot be achieved with the assemblage of old, recycled, desperate and frustrated politicians in the coalition.” Coalition: Nenadi Usman, Abure camps resume tackles after Obi’s romance with ADC Tribune Online

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33 h. ago FG raises alarm over reproductive health gaps among adolescent girls

Tribune Online FG raises alarm over reproductive health gaps among adolescent girls "Access in this context implies availability, affordability, acceptability and appropriateness of SRH services and information. FG raises alarm over reproductive health gaps among adolescent girls Tribune Online

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36 h. ago WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50%

From Idu Jude, Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to increase the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by 50% through taxation over the next 10 years to curb the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In a statement published on its website, the United Nations health […] The post WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago GTCO to list on London stock exchange, seeks $100m for recapitalisation

Tribune Online GTCO to list on London stock exchange, seeks $100m for recapitalisation Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) is set to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange, having revealed plans to raise approximately $100 million through a fully marketed equity offering and transition from its current Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) structure. GTCO to list on London stock exchange, seeks $100m for recapitalisation Tribune Online

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37 h. ago WHO Launches Global Push For 50% Tax Hike On Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugary Drinks 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled a bold new initiative urging countries to raise the real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% through targeted health taxes by 2035. The initiative, dubbed “3 by 35”, aims to combat the rising toll of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), ease pressure on overburdened health […]

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38 h. ago Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A newly unveiled research report has brought fresh urgency to the call for inclusive climate change governance in Nigeria, particularly in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa States. The study, which highlighted the disproportionate impacts of climate-related shocks on women and persons with disabilities in these states, was commissioned by the UK Government […] The post Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago ADC: Nenadi Usman, Abure’s camps clash over Peter Obi’s participation in coalition

Tribune Online ADC: Nenadi Usman, Abure’s camps clash over Peter Obi’s participation in coalition The factional groups in the Labour Party (LP) have resumed their war of words, barely 24 hours after the party's 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, joined the coalition of politicians adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as... ADC: Nenadi Usman, Abure’s camps clash over Peter Obi’s participation in coalition Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Kaduna Central: We’re yet to feel impact of your representation, women group tell Senator Adamu

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A prominent women’s advocacy group in Kaduna Central Senatorial District has sharply criticised Senator Lawal Adamu for what it described as two years of non-performance, lack of constituency engagement, and failure to provide empowerment programmes, particularly for women, youth, and vulnerable groups. In a statement issued to newsmen, the Women Forum […] The post Kaduna Central: We’re yet to feel impact of your representation, women group tell Senator Adamu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Coalition: LP has not issued any ultimatum to Obi to leave – Nenadi Usman

From Idu Jude, Abuja  The leadership of the Labour Party has said that it has not issued any ultimatum to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to leave the party owing to his involvement in coalition negotiations. The Nenadi Usman-led National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the party announced earlier that it is strongly behind […] The post Coalition: LP has not issued any ultimatum to Obi to leave – Nenadi Usman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Title: Groups raise alarm over plans to destabilise the NDDC, say MD not sponsoring Goodluck Jonathan

Groups in the Niger Delta have raised alarm saying underground efforts were underway to undermine the Niger Delta Development Commission read more Title: Groups raise alarm over plans to destabilise the NDDC, say MD not sponsoring Goodluck Jonathan

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44 h. ago Traditional Title: APC Chieftain Was Never Reinstated – Group

A political group under the umbrella body of APC Patriotic Volunteers has clarified that Usman Alhaji, the former secretary to the Kano state government and APC Chieftain, was not reinstated as the Wazirin Gaya after the dissolution of the first-class emirates in the state. In a statement signed by Ibrahim Dan Azumi Gwarzo, the group […]

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44 h. ago Aisha Yesufu Knocks Coalition Group, Calls For Youths, Women Involvement 

Controversial socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the newly adopted coalition party, African Democratic Congress, for failing to reflect inclusivity in its leadership structure. Mrs. Aisha, who supported Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi in 2023 raised concerns on Wednesday over what she described as continued sidelining of women and youths in key political decisions. […] The post Aisha Yesufu Knocks Coalition Group, Calls For Youths, Women Involvement  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Indecent Dressing: Delta Govt Warns Law Enforcement Agencies Over Threat, Harassment

The Delta State government has warned law enforcement agencies over its threat against indecent dressing in the state, especially harassment of citizens. It warned that no security operative has the power to punish an individual without due process of law. Delta State Ministry of Justice (MOJ), while expressing concerns raised by public members on the […]

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51 h. ago GPA raises concern over assault on Nigeria’s food sovereignty

By Johnson Adebowale The Global Prolife Alliance (GPA) is seeking the attention of the National Assembly (NASS) through Hon. Chike Okafor, chairman, and members, House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, to what it called “biotech sponsorship of terrorism and the assault on Nigeria’s food sovereignty.” The GPA made the submission to “expose how certain […] The post GPA raises concern over assault on Nigeria’s food sovereignty appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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