1 hour ago Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition

Tribune Online Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially notified the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio about the rejection of a petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Red Chamber. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC explained that the petition did not meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section […] Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Troops Kill 5 Terrorist Leaders, Arrest 6 Logistics Suppliers

  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops on internal operations in the first quarter of 2025 killed five terrorist leaders, captured one alive and arrested five logistics suppliers. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye made the revelation while giving update on military operations during the period. Maj.-Gen. Kangye added that troops […]

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4 h. ago Nexus Soccer Academy partners with Austrian club for football growth

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Nexus Soccer Academy in Kano State has signed a deal with SK Bischofshofen from Austria to boost football development. The agreement focuses on growing the sport in Nigeria. Jamil Abdussalam signed for Nexus Soccer Academy, while Patrick Reiter signed for SK Bischofshofen. Both leaders sealed the partnership officially. Abdussalam shared a […] The post Nexus Soccer Academy partners with Austrian club for football growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago VIDEO: Police uncover body of site engineer murdered, buried by workers in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has uncovered the body of 38-year-old Chigozie Udalor, a site engineer, killed and buried in a shallow grave allegedly by his employees. This was made known in a video statement shared by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on Thursday. Udalor, who was employed by his cousin Read More

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5 h. ago Coronation Group equips 1,000 Lagos students with financial skills

Coronation Group has empowered over 1,000 students in Lagos with financial literacy skills, noting that the move is aimed at equipping students with essential financial knowledge, foster responsible money management and long-term wealth-building habits. Speaking on the significance of the initiative, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Coronation Group, Wole Onasanya on Thursday said, Read More

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6 h. ago Delta: Police uncover gruesome murder of site engineer, arrest two suspects

Tribune Online Delta: Police uncover gruesome murder of site engineer, arrest two suspects The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the brutal murder of Chigozie Udalor, a site engineer who his own employees allegedly killed in a plot to steal from him. Delta: Police uncover gruesome murder of site engineer, arrest two suspects Tribune Online

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6 h. ago NHRC, civil society groups urge transparent probe into Uromi killings

Tribune Online NHRC, civil society groups urge transparent probe into Uromi killings The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and civil society organizations in Kano State have commended President Bola Tinubu’s swift directive to security operatives to apprehend those responsible for the killing of 16 Hausa hunters in Uromi, Edo State. Speaking at a press conference in Kano, NHRC State Coordinator Shehu Abdullahi and Peter Hassan Tijani, Executive […] NHRC, civil society groups urge transparent probe into Uromi killings Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Lokpobiri endorses Ojulari’s appointment, rallies stakeholders’ support

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has described as strategic the appointment of Mr Bayo Ojulari as the new helmsman of the NNPC Ltd. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced the appointment of Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd. Read More

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7 h. ago Natasha’s recall petition fails to meet constitutional requirements – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The commission Read More

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7 h. ago UPDATED: Natasha’s recall petition fails to meet constitutional requirements – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999. The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The statement was signed Read More

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7 h. ago Natasha’s recall petition fails to meet constitutional requirements – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999. The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The statement was signed Read More

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8 h. ago Uromi Killings: Senator Barau Visits Victims’ Families, Donates N16m

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin has visited Bunkure local government area of Kano State to sympathise with the families of the 16 travellers who were killed in Uromi, Esan North East LGA of Edo State. The victims hailed from Bunkure, Kibiya, Rano and Garko LGAs. The deputy president of the Senate met the families […]

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9 h. ago Be Alive, Committed To Your Chosen Career, Makinde Charges Oyo Police Cadets

Oyo State governor, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde has charged cadets of the state origin in the Regular Course 7 of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State to be alive and show commitment to policing as their preferred career. Governor Makinde also urged the cadets to be good ambassadors of Oyo State and agents of change […]

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9 h. ago LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways, many passengers injured

By Steve Agbota Many passengers were injured and scampered for safety in the early hour of Thursday morning when a LagFerry boat, “Igbega Eko,” suddenly exploded and burst into flames while en route to Victoria Island. Confirming the fire incident to newsmen, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) said that its officers were on the […] The post LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways, many passengers injured appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Lokpobiri congratulates newly appointed NNPCL leadership, assures of sector

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ahmadu Musa Kida on his appointment as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and other members of the newly constituted NNPCL board. […] The post Lokpobiri congratulates newly appointed NNPCL leadership, assures of sector-wide collaboration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Many passengers injured as LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways

Tribune Online Many passengers injured as LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways Many passengers were injured and scampered for safety when a LagFerry boat, Igbega Eko,” suddenly exploded and burst into flames while en route to Victoria Island. Confirming the fire incident to the Tribune Online on Thursday morning, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) said that its officers were on the ground to ensure that the […] Many passengers injured as LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Lagos: Land Dispute Turns Deadly As Retired Officer Kills Three, Ends Own Life

A retired police officer, yet to be identified, is said to have died by suicide after killing three people, including two family members, in Yovoyan community, Badagry, Lagos State. According to PUNCH Metro, the incident, reportedly tied to a long-standing land dispute, took place in the early hours of Tuesday. The victims who died have […] The post Lagos: Land Dispute Turns Deadly As Retired Officer Kills Three, Ends Own Life appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago AbdulRazaq Congratulates New NNPCL Chief Ojulari, NHIA Chairman Oloriegbe, Commends President Tinubu

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed joy over the appointment of Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, a distinguished Kwaran and a big shot in the oil sector, as the new NNPCL group chief executive officer . The governor similarly rejoiced with Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe on his appointment as chairman of the National Health Insurance […]

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12 h. ago Heirs Energies To Deliver 100,000 Barrels Of Oil Production Daily

Heirs Energies is making significant investment progress as it prepares to exert more pressure to deliver more oil from its field assets in Nigeria. The company’s chief executive officer (CEO), Osayande Igiehon, while delivering insights on African energy leadership at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum held in Brazzaville from March 24-26, 2025, said,: […]

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12 h. ago Tinubu’s smartest move ever – Fayose hails removal of Kyari as NNPC boss

By John Ogunsemore Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has praised President Bola Tinubu for removing Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). According to him, Kyari’s removal is the president’s smartest move ever. Fayose stated this in an X post on Wednesday. Special Adviser […] The post Tinubu’s smartest move ever – Fayose hails removal of Kyari as NNPC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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