2 h. ago My experience qualifies me to represent my people in the Red Chamber – Ex

By Zika Bobby Right Honourable Friday Obomezele Itulah was a speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly and a two-term member of the House of Representatives. He started off in active politics as a councillor. He ventured into politics after serving the presidency between 1989 and 1990 as a Social Mobilisation Officer in the […] The post My experience qualifies me to represent my people in the Red Chamber – Ex-Edo speaker, Itulah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ABC Transport expands Lafarge cement haulage capacity with specialised trucks

By Moses Akaigwe   Only a couple of months after deploying a new fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks to boost cement haulage at Lafarge Africa Plc, ABC Transport PLC has made another move to further expand its trucking capacity. In the latest strategic investments, ABC Transport has added a range of purpose-built, heavy […] The post ABC Transport expands Lafarge cement haulage capacity with specialised trucks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tax reform: N’Assembly engages caucus leaders as hearing begins

After weeks of uncertainty, the Senate will today (Monday) commence a public hearing on the tax reform bills. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives will open its doors for stakeholders’ input on the controversial bills, which sparked intense debate during plenary two weeks ago before their eventual passage for second reading. The Chairman of the Read More

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4 h. ago Fuel crisis looms as drivers stop loading, allege harassment

There is looming fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria as tanker drivers have stopped fuel loading over alleged harassment by officials of the Lagos State Government and the Federal Ministry of Transportation. Also, telecommunications companies have raised concerns over a possible network blackout as the strike by petroleum tanker drivers could disrupt Read More

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4 h. ago Lagos Assembly: Tinubu engages Akande, Osoba, others on peace mission

As part of last-minute efforts to resolve the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly, President Bola Tinubu has drafted bigwigs in the All Progressives Congress to wade into the matter. The PUNCH reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, former governors of Osun, Ogun and Lagos, namely Chief Bisi Akande, Chief Olusegun Read More

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4 h. ago Pension unions seek stronger collaboration on retiree welfare

Some Pension Union executives have met with the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, Tolulope Odunaiya, has called for stronger collaboration to boost the welfare of retirees. In a statement from PTAD, it was revealed that the representatives of pension unions include those from the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria, the Read More

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5 h. ago Ministry, council partner to boost housing climate resilience

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the National Council on Climate Change have unveiled a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening climate resilience in Nigeria’s housing and urban development sector. This was disclosed in a statement by the ministry recently after a meeting between the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, Read More

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8 h. ago 2021 audit queries: Reps move to recover N9.4trn debt owed FG by 48 oil firms

Tribune Online 2021 audit queries: Reps move to recover N9.4trn debt owed FG by 48 oil firms The House of Representatives has concluded plans to commence investigation into the N9.4 trillion debts allegedly owed the Federal Government by 48 oil companies operating in the country. 2021 audit queries: Reps move to recover N9.4trn debt owed FG by 48 oil firms Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Bangladesh to work with PH City Chamber to boost trade, investments

…Open ‘desk office’ in PHCCIMA secretariat Officials from the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh spent most of last week in Rivers read more Bangladesh to work with PH City Chamber to boost trade, investments

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8 h. ago Stay away from LG secretariats to avoid clash, Adeleke tells chairmen, councillors

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed chairmen and councillors elected in the Saturday local government election not to resume yet at their various council areas. The governor said the admonition was given to prevent a clash with “those whom the police had aided to forcefully occupy the local government secretariats.” Adeleke, who spoke in Read More

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10 h. ago Ebonyi Commissioner pays WAEC fees for blind students, others 

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Commissioner for Works, Stanley Lebechi Mbam has paid the West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees for 109 indigent students across Ebonyi North senatorial zone to improve literacy and alleviate the sufferings of the  students  and their families. The beneficiaries included blind students and other indigent students in the zone. […] The post Ebonyi Commissioner pays WAEC fees for blind students, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Aiyedatiwa pledges to resolve issues delaying Ondo seaport project

The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the deep seaport project proposed for the state commences. The Federal Executive Council, during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, had already approved the operating licence for the port in the state. However, the project has yet to commence. Aiyedatiwa Read More

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11 h. ago Abia embarks on mainstreaming climate change actions in forest reserves

The Abia State Government has embarked on mainstreaming of climate change actions within all relevant sectors of the economy. Philemon read more Abia embarks on mainstreaming climate change actions in forest reserves

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11 h. ago Gunmen attack Delta Church, shoot pastor, kidnap worshippers

There is tension in Asagba Ogwashi, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, as gunmen invaded a church, shot a pastor, and abducted six worshippers. PUNCH Metro gathered that the gunmen stormed Elyon Paradise Ministry Church, Asagba Ogwashi, during a Friday night vigil. A source said they kidnapped six church members, rounding them up Read More

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13 h. ago LG poll: Osun electoral agency presents certificates of return to PDP candidates

Chairmen and councillors elected in Saturday’s local government election in Osun State have been presented with their certificates of return. A statement signed by the Information Officer, Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Sadiat Isiaka, obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, said that the Commission’s chairman, Hashim Abioye, presented the council officials their certificates. OSSIEC had conducted Read More

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15 h. ago Onitsha businessman threatens suicide over demolition of N700m property

Tribune Online Onitsha businessman threatens suicide over demolition of N700m property A businessman, Mr. Uzoeto Sabest, has threatened to commit suicide over the demolition of his property, worth seven hundred million naira, by the Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Mr. Sabest, who made his intention known while speaking to journalists at the demolition site in Onitsha on Saturday, accused the council chairman, Chief […] Onitsha businessman threatens suicide over demolition of N700m property Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Actress Adesua opens up on family’s struggles, emergency surgeries

By Seyi Babalola Famous Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi has spoken up about her family’s medical issues in 2024. Adesua made the discovery while thanking God in an Instagram post for her 2025 birthday. Reflecting on the hardships she conquered in 2024, the actress revealed that the previous year challenged her resilience, making her cherish the […] The post Actress Adesua opens up on family’s struggles, emergency surgeries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Tinubu pledges support for Flutterwave’s SME growth, digital economy expansion initiative

Tribune Online Tinubu pledges support for Flutterwave’s SME growth, digital economy expansion initiative In a significant move to drive economic growth and development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a strategic meeting with the leadership of Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company. The discussions focused on fostering youth empowerment, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) development, and expanding Nigeria’s digital economy. This meeting builds on the Federal Ministry of Youth […] Tinubu pledges support for Flutterwave’s SME growth, digital economy expansion initiative Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Igbo monarchs to prosecute any impostor parading self as Eze Ndigbo

Tribune Online Igbo monarchs to prosecute any impostor parading self as Eze Ndigbo Igbo monarchs have declared that any individual falsely parading himself as Eze Ndigbo outside his ancestral community will face prosecution in line with Igbo customs and traditions. The Deputy Chairman of the Imo State Community Policing Council and National President of the Association of Royal Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, HRH Eze Dr. Thomas Obiefule, stated […] Igbo monarchs to prosecute any impostor parading self as Eze Ndigbo Tribune Online

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19 h. ago How I will pilot Edo PHC agency to greatness as chairman, governing board – Okojie

Kentimu Okojie, a pharmacist by profession, was on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 screened and confirmed by the Edo State House read more How I will pilot Edo PHC agency to greatness as chairman, governing board – Okojie

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