53 m. ago Stipend given to female secondary school students in Kano increased from N20,000 to N60,000

Tribune Online Stipend given to female secondary school students in Kano increased from N20,000 to N60,000 The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project has increased the annual Conditional Cash Transfer amount given to female students from ₦20,000 to ₦60,000 per beneficiary The AGILE project, supported by the World Bank, aims to improve secondary education opportunities for female students, particularly in underserved communities Also ,the Kano State AGILE CCT […] Stipend given to female secondary school students in Kano increased from N20,000 to N60,000 Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Constitutional amendment: Northern governors, stakeholders push for equity, state creation, devolution of powers

Tribune Online Constitutional amendment: Northern governors, stakeholders push for equity, state creation, devolution of powers As the House of Representatives intensifies its zonal public hearings on the review of the 1999 Constitution, stakeholders from the North-West, North-Central, and North-East regions of the country, including governors, traditional rulers, and civil society organizations (CSOs), have voiced strong support for a people-oriented constitutional amendment that reflects justice, fairness, and the diverse aspirations of […] Constitutional amendment: Northern governors, stakeholders push for equity, state creation, devolution of powers Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Despite decades of awareness, HIV patients still suffer stigmatization

Tribune Online Despite decades of awareness, HIV patients still suffer stigmatization By: Abujah Rachael, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the brightly lit corridors of a Nigerian hospital, an unspoken fear lingers, not just among patients, but among the very hands trained to heal them. In spite of decades of awareness campaigns, scientific advances, and access to life-saving antiretroviral treatment, HIV remains a subject cloaked in […] Despite decades of awareness, HIV patients still suffer stigmatization Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Insecurity: 44 convicted for terrorism financing in Kainji mass trail

Tribune Online Insecurity: 44 convicted for terrorism financing in Kainji mass trail "Their offences included heinous acts such as attacks on women and children, the destruction of religious sites, the killing of civilians.... Insecurity: 44 convicted for terrorism financing in Kainji mass trail Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Medical doctors to leave Nigeria over poor welfare, threaten strike action in A/ Ibom 

From Isaac Job, Uyo All Doctors in Nigeria under the aegis of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) said they are angry as president Bola Tinubu sent their colleagues to St Lucia with N3m monthly allowance  while they are impoverished with only N300,000 monthly remuneration with hard labour.  President Tinubu recently sent some medical doctors to St […] The post Medical doctors to leave Nigeria over poor welfare, threaten strike action in A/ Ibom  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago FG Targets 21,000 Jobs For Renewed Hope Employment Drive Phase 2

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has announced its plan to engage at least 21,000 unskilled Nigerians in the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI). Director general of the Directorate, Silas Agara, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday during a one-day strategic implementation of RHEI second phase meeting involving all state coordinators, […]

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29 h. ago Fraud: US court jails Nigerian socialite 11 years, orders N2bn restitution

By John Ogunsemore United States District Judge George H. Wu has jailed Nigerian socialite Abiola Femi Quadri for 11 years and ordered him to pay $1,356,229 (app. N2.07bn) in restitution and a $35,000 (app. N53m) fine for orchestrating a $1.3 million COVID-19 scam. The US Attorney’s Office, Central District of California disclosed this in a […] The post Fraud: US court jails Nigerian socialite 11 years, orders N2bn restitution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago My husband grabs, squeezes my breasts any time he wants sex — Wife

Tribune Online My husband grabs, squeezes my breasts any time he wants sex — Wife She is a liar — Husband A mother of four, Zainab Buhari, has dragged her husband, Babangida Ibrahim before a Sharia Court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna , Kaduna State, for subjecting her to dehumanising treatment.  According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Zainab told the court that her husband always beat her and leave […] My husband grabs, squeezes my breasts any time he wants sex — Wife Tribune Online

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36 h. ago The Okonkwos: How we’ve weathered marital storms for 36 years and counting

Mr. Cyprian Emeka and Mrs. Laticia Uche Okonkwo, who hail from Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government area of Anambra State have been married for 36 years and are blessed with six children. CY, as he’s popularly called, is an evangelist, while Uche is a marriage counsellor. Both belong to the People of Praise, Catholic […] The post The Okonkwos: How we’ve weathered marital storms for 36 years and counting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago My wife is promiscuous, sleeps with my close friend — Husband

Tribune Online My wife is promiscuous, sleeps with my close friend — Husband It is true, but I feed him, pay our children’s fees from the proceeds —Wife GRADE A  Customary Court, Court 2, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State,  has given judgment on a divorce suit brought before it by a man, Ridwan, against his wife, Bosede, whom he accused of being defiant and promiscuous.                           He added that she […] My wife is promiscuous, sleeps with my close friend — Husband Tribune Online

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40 h. ago 2027: I Won’t Support Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom Declares

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has vowed not to support any northern presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, insisting that power should remain in the South. In an interview with journalists on Friday, Ortom said his stance is based on the principle of fairness and an unwritten agreement of rotational presidency between the […] The post 2027: I Won’t Support Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Nigerian universities hit 300 as NUC approves new varsity for Ebonyi

Tribune Online Nigerian universities hit 300 as NUC approves new varsity for Ebonyi The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Friday issued a letter of recognition for the new Ebonyi State University of Aeronautics and Aerospace ... Nigerian universities hit 300 as NUC approves new varsity for Ebonyi Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Mohbad: Nurse Risks Trial As Coroner Indicts Aloba Family, Music Industry

The Lagos State Coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Afrobeat singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has recommended the prosecution of the unlicensed nurse who administered medical treatment on him in his final hours. The coroner, who made the recommendation while making his findings public on Friday, also called […]

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43 h. ago Lagos: Court orders forfeiture of properties, cars, N326.4m, $480,000 to FG

Tribune Online Lagos: Court orders forfeiture of properties, cars, N326.4m, $480,000 to FG According to him, the bank discovered that some customers' accounts were debited in a manner other than the pattern familiar to the bank, which led to an internal investigation by the Audit Unit of the bank. Lagos: Court orders forfeiture of properties, cars, N326.4m, $480,000 to FG Tribune Online

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46 h. ago Red Cross joins fight against malnutrition in nine Northern states

Tribune Online Red Cross joins fight against malnutrition in nine Northern states "When you talk about malnutrition, it is not..." Red Cross joins fight against malnutrition in nine Northern states Tribune Online

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47 h. ago How we arrested beggar with fake breast cancer in Abuja — FCTA

Tribune Online How we arrested beggar with fake breast cancer in Abuja — FCTA "Most of the beggars go even to the extent of hiring people's children to..." How we arrested beggar with fake breast cancer in Abuja — FCTA Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Odun Wire: Gaming Content Creator Hits Record As First Gamer To Reach Over 28K Views On TikTok Livestream

In a monumental moment for African gaming and content creation, Odun Wire, a rising star in the gaming community, has made history by becoming the first gaming content creator to surpass 28,000 views on a single livestream on TikTok. This milestone not only cements his position as a major player in the digital gaming scene […]

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47 h. ago “We’re Not Friends” — Iyabo Ojo Calls Out Lizzy Anjorin, Raises Alarm Over Safety Concerns

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has declared that her colleague, Lizzy Anjorin, must be held accountable should anything happen to her or her children, citing ongoing online harassment and unverified claims. In a video posted to her Instagram page on Friday, the 47-year-old addressed a recent post made by Anjorin, in which she claimed that a […] The post “We’re Not Friends” — Iyabo Ojo Calls Out Lizzy Anjorin, Raises Alarm Over Safety Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago 2027: PDP Won’t Field Northern Presidential Candidate – Bode George

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has ruled out the possibility of the party fielding a Northerner as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a meeting of the Lagos State chapter of the PDP on Thursday, George said such a move would dishonor the founding […] The post 2027: PDP Won’t Field Northern Presidential Candidate – Bode George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Gov Lawal Launches Pilot School Feeding Programme In Zamfara

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has launched the pilot school feeding programme to combat child hunger, boost school enrollment and reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state. Speaking on the development, Governor Lawal said the programme was not only about feeding children, but also restoring dignity, improving access to education, and fighting poverty. […]

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