22 m. ago PANDEF urges S’Court to review judgment on Rivers allocation

The Pan Niger Delta Forum has called for a reconsideration of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the suspension of allocations to Rivers State. The apex court had, on Friday, upheld a Federal High Court’s decision directing the Central Bank of Nigeria to withhold funds meant for local government areas in Rivers State. In a statement Read More

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23 m. ago Awolowo’s free education policy produced great minds in Nigeria — Educationist

Tribune Online Awolowo’s free education policy produced great minds in Nigeria — Educationist An educationist, JCI Adekunle Samson, said for Nigeria to attain it’s full potential and development, it must invest more in the education sector, saying the free education policy of the sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo as premier of the Western region, produced great minds that has contributed positively to the growth of the country. He disclosed […] Awolowo’s free education policy produced great minds in Nigeria — Educationist Tribune Online

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44 m. ago Sultan Declares Saturday Day 1 Of Ramadan Fasting, Calls For Support Among Nigerians

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Speaking from his palace on Friday evening, Sultan announced that the crescent moon was sighted earlier in the day, February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban. He […] The post Sultan Declares Saturday Day 1 Of Ramadan Fasting, Calls For Support Among Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 m. ago Ireti Kingibe Backs Akpabio, Slams Senator Natasha Over Outburst On Seating Arrangement

Lawmaker representing Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, Ireti Kingibe, has backed Senate President Godswill Akpabio, over his ongoing rift with a Lawmaker from Kogi State, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ireti berated the Natasha over her recent outburst on the seating reassignment in the upper chamber. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the Kogi federal lawmaker sparked controversy when […] The post Ireti Kingibe Backs Akpabio, Slams Senator Natasha Over Outburst On Seating Arrangement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 m. ago ‘Impunity Will No Longer Be Tolerated’ – Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Assembly Crisis

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has hailed the Supreme Court’s decision affirming the legitimacy of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. The apex court also upheld a previous ruling barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations […] The post ‘Impunity Will No Longer Be Tolerated’ – Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Assembly Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 m. ago N1.3bn Fraud Case: ‘Peter And I Are Guilty Of The Crime Jude Is Accused Of’ – Paul Okoye

Renowned Nigerian musician Paul Okoye, of the now-defunct P-Square duo, has accused his twin brother, Peter Okoye, of attempting to have their elder brother, Jude, incarcerated. Paul addressed the public on Friday, shortly after attending the bail application hearing for Jude at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. In a video from his interview […] The post N1.3bn Fraud Case: ‘Peter And I Are Guilty Of The Crime Jude Is Accused Of’ – Paul Okoye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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81 m. ago Stay focused, avoid prostitution, LASU cautions fresh students

The Lagos State University on Friday warned its students, especially females, against engaging in prostitution popularly known as ‘hookup’. LASU’s Chief Security Coordinator, retired CSP Oluwole Ojo, gave the warning in a lecture at the orientation ceremony of students for the 2024 Modular Year Sandwich Degree Programme. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Read More

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1 hour ago VFS Global introduces Japan visa services for Nigerian residents

VFS Global, in association with the Embassy of Japan in Abuja, Nigeria, will open the Japan Visa Application Centres in read more VFS Global introduces Japan visa services for Nigerian residents

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1 hour ago Ramadan: Tinubu urges Muslims to embrace piety, humility, selflessness

Tribune Online Ramadan: Tinubu urges Muslims to embrace piety, humility, selflessness As Muslims across Nigeria and the world begin the 2025 Ramadan fast, President Bola Tinubu has called on the faithful to embrace the profound lessons of piety, humility, and selflessness that the holy month represents. Ramadan: Tinubu urges Muslims to embrace piety, humility, selflessness Tribune Online

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2 h. ago As Ramadan Begins, Tinubu Assures Nigerians Of Economic Stability

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world as they commence the 2025 Ramadan fasting season, urging them to embrace the core values of piety, humility, and selflessness that define the holy month. In a statement issued on Friday, the President expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting the faithful the […]

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2 h. ago How Nigeria’s top smartphone seller, Transsion, became world’s 4th largest

Nigeria’s top smartphone seller, Transsion, is now the world’s fourth largest seller of smartphones, increasing its global market share to read more How Nigeria’s top smartphone seller, Transsion, became world’s 4th largest

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2 h. ago Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja A farmers’ group, Green Revolution Farmers Feed the Nation Foundation (GRFFNF) has said it intends to cultivate 150,000 hectares of farmland in each of the six geopolitical zones across the country through its Green Rewards Farm Settlement initiative. The Director General of the group, Jonathan Okwudiri, who disclosed this at a […] The post Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago New Commercial Airlines Set For Takeoff As NCAA Approves 5 AOCs In 1 Year

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that in one year, it has approved Air Operating Certificates (AOCs) for five applicants. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting, chaired by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Lagos on Friday, the director-general of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, said during the process of approving […]

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3 h. ago We have mandate to change face of pilgrimage in Nigeria ­— NCPC boss

Tribune Online We have mandate to change face of pilgrimage in Nigeria ­— NCPC boss The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has stated that he has the mandate to transform Christian pilgrimage in Nigeria. He made this declaration on Tuesday, February 25, 2024, while hosting officials from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) in his office in Abuja. Bishop […] We have mandate to change face of pilgrimage in Nigeria ­— NCPC boss Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Arik Air receives Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 award

By Chinelo Obogo Arik Air has received the Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 awarded by the Joint Consultative and Negotiating Council (JCNC), an amalgam of the four existing trade unions in the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The award was presented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace […] The post Arik Air receives Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Pastor Ashimolowo slams defamation allegations, sets record straight on land dispute

By Daniel Kanu Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo’s legal team has issued a scathing rebuttal to allegations of unlawfully selling lands belonging to Bluestone Garden City Limited, as contained in a petition filed by Arch-View Investments Limited at the Ogun State House of Assembly. In a strongly worded statement, signed by Dapo Opakunle, Ashimolowo’s lawyers categorically denied […] The post Pastor Ashimolowo slams defamation allegations, sets record straight on land dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago MTN Nigeria stock price hit as naira devaluation inflcits another loss

The Nigerian unit of MTN Group Ltd fell the most in 10 months in Lagos before recovering, as investors reacted read more MTN Nigeria stock price hit as naira devaluation inflcits another loss

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4 h. ago FCCPC orders MultiChoice Nigeria to halt price hike amid ongoing investigation

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria to maintain its current subscription. read more FCCPC orders MultiChoice Nigeria to halt price hike amid ongoing investigation

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5 h. ago Nigeria still remains ineligible for UK’s seasonal worker visa despite 5

Nigeria remains exempt for countries eligible to apply for the seasonal worker visa scheme, which has recently been extended to five years. read more Nigeria still remains ineligible for UK’s seasonal worker visa despite 5-year extension

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5 h. ago Customs CG seeks CBN approvals for banks resisting B’Odogwu system

Tribune Online Customs CG seeks CBN approvals for banks resisting B’Odogwu system The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to grant approvals for Authorised Dealer Banks (ADBs) that are still resisting the B’Odogwu system. Customs CG seeks CBN approvals for banks resisting B’Odogwu system Tribune Online

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