36 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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60 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 Aftermath of Supreme Court ruling: Amaewhule salutes FCT Minister

…Orders all appointees and LGA chairmen to leave offie with immediate effect The speaker of the Rivers State House of read more Aftermath of Supreme Court ruling: Amaewhule salutes FCT Minister

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88 m. ago ‘Natasha Was Wrong About Seating Arrangement, But She Once Told Me About Meeting Akpabio In Hotel’, Kingibe Reveals

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has stated that her Kogi Central counterpart, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was wrong by not adhering to Senate rules about seating arrangement in the Red Chamber. She, however, noted that before things went south between Natasha and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Kogi Central Senator had enjoyed […]

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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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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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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 ‘My husband is sexually disciplined’ — Akpabio’s wife counters Natasha’s allegations

Tribune Online ‘My husband is sexually disciplined’ — Akpabio’s wife counters Natasha’s allegations Ekaette Akpabio, the wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has refuted claims of sexual harassment made against her husband by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan ‘My husband is sexually disciplined’ — Akpabio’s wife counters Natasha’s allegations Tribune Online

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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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5 h. ago International SOS identifies the world’s most dangerous countries for 2025

The world’s most dangerous countries to visit in 2025 have been identified in a new study on security, health, and read more International SOS identifies the world’s most dangerous countries for 2025

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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 VIDEO: Paul Okoye blames Peter for Jude’s detention, seeks elder brother’s release

Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly called RudeBoy of Psquare, has stated that his twin brother, Peter, is the one behind the legal troubles of their elder brother, Jude. At the court’s sitting on Friday for Jude’s bail application, Paul promised to secure Jude’s release, insisting that he is standing for the truth.  Recall that the Read More

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6 h. ago Foreign airlines must patronise local caterers or face summer schedule rejection – Keyamo

By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has issued an ultimatum to foreign airlines operating in the country to patronise local catering services or risk having their summer flight schedules rejected. The statement was made during a stakeholders meeting focused on “Transforming the Aviation Industry” held in Lagos on Friday. […] The post Foreign airlines must patronise local caterers or face summer schedule rejection – Keyamo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Insecurity: NARC calls for improved military, media relationship to curb menace

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Director General, Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), retired Major-General Garba Wahab, has called for an improved relationship between the armed forces and the media to promote national security. Gen. Wahab made the call during a media chat with members of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN), titled “National Interest […] The post Insecurity: NARC calls for improved military, media relationship to curb menace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Imo govt begins clampdown on non indigenous native doctors, shrines

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Imo State government may have joined its Anambra counterpart in the fight against traditionalists hiding under the cloak of tradition to defraud inocent residents as its State Council of traditional rulers after an emergency meeting held at the council secretariat ordered for the immediate dismantling of shrines belonging to native doctors […] The post Imo govt begins clampdown on non indigenous native doctors, shrines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NAFDAC blacklists Indian pharmaceuticals company over illegal opioid exportation

Tribune Online NAFDAC blacklists Indian pharmaceuticals company over illegal opioid exportation "These opioids are sold under various brand names, including Tafrodol and Royal-225, and are popular as street drugs in many West African countries due to their affordability and widespread availability." NAFDAC blacklists Indian pharmaceuticals company over illegal opioid exportation Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Women farmers, journalists, traditional rulers push for sustainable agriculture

The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has partnered with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and read more Women farmers, journalists, traditional rulers push for sustainable agriculture

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6 h. ago Alleged N1.3bn fraud: Peter responsible for Jude’s prison ordeal – Rudeboy

By Seyi Babalola Nigerian artist Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, has accused his twin brother Peter of being involved in the fraud allegations against their elder brother, Jude Okoye. The musician said this after successfully securing Jude’s release from detention by staking his Ikoyi house and providing a guarantee. Jude, the former manager of […] The post Alleged N1.3bn fraud: Peter responsible for Jude’s prison ordeal – Rudeboy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Speed Darlington Criticises Burna Boy, Questions His Generosity Amid Lamborghini Scandal With Sophia Egbueje

Nigerian controversial singer Speed Darlington has joined the conversation about the Lamborghini controversy involving Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy and Lagos socialite Sophia Egbueje. Burna Boy and Sophia Egbueje have recently made headlines after a viral audio surfaced, in which the socialite detailed their intimate affair and accused the singer of not honouring his promise to […] The post Speed Darlington Criticises Burna Boy, Questions His Generosity Amid Lamborghini Scandal With Sophia Egbueje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Nigerian Air France passengers diverted to Togo will return tonight – NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has given an update on the passengers who were diverted to Lome in Togo by Air France, following bad weather experienced by the airline in Abuja on Thursday. On his X handle on Friday, NCAA spokesman, Michael Achimugu said the 55 passengers were housed by the airline in a four-star Read More

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