2 h. ago Developer Challenges Works Minister To Produce Authorization for Diverting Coastal Road

Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes, Engr. Mrs. Stella Okengwu, has challenged the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to present his legal authorization from the President, the Governor of Lagos State, the National Assembly, or the Lagos State House of Assembly enabling him to divert from the 2006 Coastal Road alignment onto Winhomes property at Okun […]

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3 h. ago Rivers endless crisis: Fresh plot to implicate Gov Fubara and his chief of staff as released detainees cry out?

Is there a fresh plot to frame the suspended governor of Rivers State and his chief of staff with the read more Rivers endless crisis: Fresh plot to implicate Gov Fubara and his chief of staff as released detainees cry out?

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5 h. ago South Korea’s democracy responded to the crisis, and what Nigeria should learn

Imagine, as a citizen, having the power to change the course of your nation—not because you were induced or coerced, read more South Korea’s democracy responded to the crisis, and what Nigeria should learn

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7 h. ago Abia private varsity condemns killing of Chinese expatriates, policeman

The management of Gregory University in Uturu, Abia State, has condemned the brutal murder of two Chinese expatriates and one policeman in Amaya Ndundu autonomous community, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state last weekend. In a statement on Monday by the Deputy Registrar, Communication, Sleek Ogwo, the institution expressed sadness over the murder of Read More

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8 h. ago FG to adjust cost of coastal highway over design modifications – Umahi

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has hinted at a potential variation in the cost of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project due to ongoing design modifications aimed at addressing both environmental realities and emerging infrastructure needs along the corridor. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting following an inspection of the […] The post FG to adjust cost of coastal highway over design modifications – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Health insurance: NHIA mandates HMO to issue authorisation codes in 1hr

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has decried rising cases of complaints by enrollees of the national health insurance services, who face some delays in obtaining authorisation codes from the Health Management Organisations (HMOs), which allow access to medical care. NHIA said the unfriendly experience had further affected the trust and confidence […] The post Health insurance: NHIA mandates HMO to issue authorisation codes in 1hr appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FG begins construction of S’East, S’South coastal highway segments

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Federal Government will flag off the construction of South East and South-South segments of coastal highway next week. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this yesterday. He noted that the President Bola Tinubu administration was determined to complete the projects within the stipulated time. Umahi said the coastal highway project […] The post FG begins construction of S’East, S’South coastal highway segments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Donates N1bn To Tackle Cervical Cancer In Nigeria

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians, especially women, to speak up and seek appropriate help whenever they have medical challenges. She was speaking while receiving a delegation of the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle […]

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16 h. ago CCYM Asks Federal Gov’t To Reign In TikToker Seaking For Insulting Christian Clerics

The President of the Concerned Christian Youth Movement (CCYM), Dr. Paul Adama, has called on the relevant authorities to urgently curtail a TikToker, known as Seaking, from insulting respected Christian leaders, warning that if left unchecked, it could escalate into a religious crisis. In a statement released on Monday, Dr. Adama emphasised the importance of […]

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16 h. ago France’s Cognac eyes Nigeria as Trump tariffs hit the wine industry

As Trump’s tariffs deepen crisis for France’s $3 billion cognac industry, Christophe Fillioux’s family estate in the cognac region of read more France’s Cognac eyes Nigeria as Trump tariffs hit the wine industry

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18 h. ago NNPC Foundation Flags Off Free Cataract Surgeries For Bayelsa Residents

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Foundation in collaboration with the Bayelsa State government, on Monday, kicked off a free Cataract screening and extraction programme, targeting about 1,000 beneficiaries in Bayelsa State. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, Managing Director of NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, said the […]

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20 h. ago Labour Party crisis deepens as Abure, Obi call separate NEC meetings after S’Court judgement

The internal crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) took a dramatic turn on Monday as two rival factions within the read more Labour Party crisis deepens as Abure, Obi call separate NEC meetings after S’Court judgement

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20 h. ago Bingham varsity to strengthen college of medicine with new research centre, diagnostic lab – VC

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Bingham University in Karu, Nasarawa State, has unveiled plans to bolster its College of Medicine, aiming to make it a top choice for medical students, researchers, and stakeholders. Vice Chancellor Prof. Haruna Kuje Ayuba shared this vision during the university’s second public lecture, titled “Beyond the Operating Room: Reflections of a […] The post Bingham varsity to strengthen college of medicine with new research centre, diagnostic lab – VC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago NNPC foundation offers 1,000 Bayelsans free cataract surgery

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Foundation has embarked on a free cataract screening and surgery programme to restore sight to over 1,000 persons in Bayelsa State. It took place on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, and the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Managing Director Read More

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23 h. ago I’ll retire after eight years as governor; I’m not going to Abuja – Otti

Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, has ruled out any plans to seek a Senate seat after completing his read more I’ll retire after eight years as governor; I’m not going to Abuja – Otti

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25 h. ago “Act Now, Declare State Of Emergency Over Plateau Killings” – ACF Tells FG

Arewa Consultative Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to act fast on the ongoing unrest in some parts of Plateau State. The group expressed sadness over recent attacks by gunmen which resulted in the tragic deaths of several villagers, including children in some communities of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported […] The post “Act Now, Declare State Of Emergency Over Plateau Killings” – ACF Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago NUC mulls introduction of 12 new programmes into varsity curriculum

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has concluded plans to introduce 12 new programmes into the various universities curriculum across the read more NUC mulls introduction of 12 new programmes into varsity curriculum

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30 h. ago Labour Party vows to resist NLC’S plans to invade party offices

…Fingers Governor Alex Otti of Abia State The ongoing crisis in the Labour Party (LP) is far from being over read more Labour Party vows to resist NLC’S plans to invade party offices

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31 h. ago FG declares bridge emergency, to deploy robotic machines for inspection

Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, yesterday announced that the Federal Government was planning to deploy robotic machines for underwater inspection of bridges nationwide. At a stakeholders’ engagement on Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, Umahi said the move was to reduce the cost of hiring divers for underwater assessments. “We are going […] The post FG declares bridge emergency, to deploy robotic machines for inspection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago CSOs blame politicians for Benue killings, MACBAN denies involvement

A coalition of civil society organisations has urged President Bola Tinubu to caution some politicians at the federal level who are escalating the crisis in Benue State, intending to instigate the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency. They made the appeal on Sunday at a press conference in Abuja. The CSOs under the Read More

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