20 m. ago Kwara agency seals residential building over defective soakaway

The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed off a residential building in Adabata area in the Ilorin metropolis in the Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state over an alleged violation of the environmental laws. A statement by the Press Secretary, KWEPA, Jamiu Amode made available to the press on Sunday, the building Read More

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93 m. ago Sprint stars shine as MTN CHAMPS Lagos ends with youthful brilliance

Nigeria’s brightest young athletic talents thrilled fans with electrifying performances and dramatic sprint finishes on the final day of the read more Sprint stars shine as MTN CHAMPS Lagos ends with youthful brilliance

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2 h. ago FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

…says Siemens Project has improved electricity transmission capacity by over 700 megawatts   Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of power has announced read more FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

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2 h. ago Reverse Ban On Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song ‘Tell Your Papa’, Soyinka Tells Federal Gov’t

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticised the recent ban on the protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Nigerian rapper cum activist Eedris Abdulkareem. LEADERSHIP recalls that Abdulkareem, known for his similar protest song ‘Jaga Jaga’, which was critical of the then President Olusegun Obasanjo administration, recently released a new single titled ‘Tell Your Papa’, […]

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5 h. ago Chelsea draw 2–2 with Ipswich, Liverpool edge West Ham in dramatic finish

Chelsea were forced to settle for a 2–2 draw at home against newly promoted Ipswich Town on Sunday in a Premier League fixture that saw the visitors take a surprising early lead before the hosts clawed their way back in the second half. Ipswich stunned Stamford Bridge in the 19th minute when Julio Enciso fired Read More

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11 h. ago Private school owners in Edo stage protest over alleged heavy taxes

Private school owners in Edo State Friday, staged a peaceful protest in Benin City over what they described as an read more Private school owners in Edo stage protest over alleged heavy taxes

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11 h. ago Wole Soyinka slams NBC for banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has condemned the recent ban placed on a song by Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem, describing the development as a return to the culture of censorship and a threat to the right to free expression. In a statement issued from New York University, Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, Soyinka criticised the action Read More

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12 h. ago Mustapha secures FG’s commitment to address accident prone highway in Ilorin

Saliu Mustapha, senator, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, has secured further commitments of the Federal Government towards addressing the life-threatening read more Mustapha secures FG’s commitment to address accident prone highway in Ilorin

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13 h. ago Why many Nigerians are stressed –Peter Oyebola, pyschologist

By Cosmas Omegoh These are trying times for every Nigerian. People are going through a rough patch. People are stressed and having a burnout – perhaps without knowing it, says clinical psychologist, Peter Oyebola. Oyebola, Lead Psychologist at Azalea Services Kado, Abuja in an encounter with Sunday Sun suggested how to cope with stress in […] The post Why many Nigerians are stressed –Peter Oyebola, pyschologist appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tinubu Charges NOUN To Lead Africa In Digital Learning Innovation

President Bola Tinubu has charged the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to take the lead in advancing digital learning across Africa. Tinubu, who is the Visitor to the university, stated this at its 14th convocation in Abuja yesterday. The university graduated a total of 17,420 students, comprising 10,967 undergraduates and 6,413 postgraduate students. At […]

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13 h. ago China Trip: BIPC launches electric/solar taxi service in Benue

Byline: Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has taken delivery of electric and solar-powered cars to launch a modern taxi service in Makurdi, Gboko, and Otukpo. The initiative stems from a trip to China in October 2024 by Governor Hyacinth Alia and BIPC Managing Director Dr Raymond Asemakaha. The project […] The post China Trip: BIPC launches electric/solar taxi service in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Masquerades, Angry Residents Protest ‘Crazy’ Electricity Bill In Kwara

Some angry Omu Aran youths led by two masquerades, protested what they described as ‘outrageous billing’ and sudden movement of community’s electricity billing regime from Band C to Band A. It was gathered that the protesters on Friday, were seen at Bareke roundabout, Irepodun Local Government, Kwara State, carrying placards with various inscriptions. Some of […] The post Masquerades, Angry Residents Protest ‘Crazy’ Electricity Bill In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Allegation Linking PINL To Ugborodo Oil Facility Protest Misleading, Says Warri Monarch’s Rep

  The sole representative of the Olu of Warri to NNPC/JV Partners, Prince Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema, has described allegation linking oil surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) to the protest which disrupted Ogidigben oil field in Ugborodo, Warri South-West local government area of Delta State as totally misleading and false. Edema’s reaction followed remarks […]

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28 h. ago Youths, Masquerades protest high electricity bills in Kwara’s Omu

Two masquerades led dozens of protesting youths in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. read more Youths, Masquerades protest high electricity bills in Kwara’s Omu-Aran

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29 h. ago Oborevwori signs energy bill into law, declares Delta open for investors

…as govt directs Benin Electricity to stop estimated billing of energy customers Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State says the read more Oborevwori signs energy bill into law, declares Delta open for investors

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30 h. ago Masquerades lead protest against high electricity bill in Kwara

Two masquerades led youths in Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State to protest over alleged outrageous billing and sudden movement of the community’s electricity billing regime from Band C to Band A. The protesters, on Friday, were seen gathered at Bareke Roundabout in the metropolis, carrying placards with various inscriptions amidst dancing Read More

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32 h. ago Masquerades Lead Protest Against ‘Crazy’ Electricity Bill In Kwara

The youths in Omu-Aran in Irepodun local government area of Kwara State, led by two masquerades, on Friday protested what they termed outrageous billing and sudden movement of the community’s electricity billing regime from Band C to Band A. The protesters were seen gathered at Bareke Roundabout in the metropolis carrying placards with various inscriptions […]

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32 h. ago ‘They Tried To Bribe Me’, Singer Eedris Abdulkareem Alleges After NBC Ban On Protest Song

Nigerian veteran rapper and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, has alleged an attempt by unnamed persons to bribe him with N200 million following the ban of his controversial protest single – ‘Tell Your Papa’ – a diss song against President Bola Tinubu government. In a video shared on social media, Abdulkareem narrated how he received a phone […]

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35 h. ago Private school proprietors protest 300 percent increase in Personal Income Tax in Edo

…As 300,000 teachers risk job lose From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Coalition of Association of Private Schools (CAPS), Edo State, raised the alarm that over 300,000 teachers are at the verge of losing their jobs if the state government implements the 300 percent increment in Personal Income Tax of private school owners. The chairman of […] The post Private school proprietors protest 300 percent increase in Personal Income Tax in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Shettima, Govs, Others Grace Turbaning Of Ali As Kuliyan Ngeri

Vice President Kassim Shettima, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and the attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), were among dignitaries who graced the turbaning of Prof. Yusuf Ali (SAN) as the Kuliyan Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate yesterday. Governor AbdulRazaq was represented by the speaker of […]

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