89 m. ago Jonathan disowns youth empowerment initiative promising N10m to beneficiaries

By John Ogunsemore Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has distanced himself from an online youth empowerment initiative promising between N5 million and N10 million in financial support to beneficiaries. The GEJ Foundation, in a disclaimer shared on X on Friday, said the initiative tagged “Empowering Nigerian Youth Enhancing Economic Growth” is fake and misleading. In […] The post Jonathan disowns youth empowerment initiative promising N10m to beneficiaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Odumodublvck Reveals Turning Down Money Offered To Campaign Against Obi, Defends Album Request

Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, widely known as Odumodublvck, has revealed that he turned down a ‘life-changing’ sum of money offered to him during the 2023 presidential elections to campaign against Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi. The singer shared this on Thursday while addressing backlash from critics who felt he was out of line for expecting […] The post Odumodublvck Reveals Turning Down Money Offered To Campaign Against Obi, Defends Album Request appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago N100m jewellery heist: VeryDarkMan earmarks N1m to locate fleeing salesgirl

By John Ogunsemore Social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) has promised to donate N1 million to find Lucy, a salesgirl who allegedly absconded with N100 million worth of jewellery from her employer’s store. The online activist stated this in a video shared on Facebook on Thursday. In a now-viral video […] The post N100m jewellery heist: VeryDarkMan earmarks N1m to locate fleeing salesgirl appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Beyond barrels & balance sheets: The investor relations revolution Nigeria’s national energy giant must lead

How Nigeria’s energy giant can turn sceptics into shareholders with world-class capital markets storytelling It’s no coincidence that this piece read more Beyond barrels & balance sheets: The investor relations revolution Nigeria’s national energy giant must lead

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9 h. ago How absence of matching funds is aggravating malnutrition in under five children in Bauchi

Tribune Online How absence of matching funds is aggravating malnutrition in under five children in Bauchi Bauchi State is facing severe malnutrition crisis, with a dramatic increase in cases, particularly among children under five years, thereby raising an urgent need for multi-sectoral solutions to address the issue, including improved nutrition education and healthcare access.  Here’s a more detailed look at the situation of rising malnutrition: Bauchi State has witnessed a surge […] How absence of matching funds is aggravating malnutrition in under five children in Bauchi Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Abimbola Fashola at 60: Celebrating a life dedicated to lifting others

Abimbola Emmanuela Fashola was the former First Lady of Lagos state. Founder of Leadership Empowerment and Resource Network (L.E.A.R.N), she read more Abimbola Fashola at 60: Celebrating a life dedicated to lifting others

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10 h. ago Gov Lawal Promises Revenue Boost As Security Improves In Zamfara C

Governor of Zamfara State Dauda Lawal has assured that the state’s revenue will increase following significant improvements in security across the state. The governor made the pronouncement when he visited the sites and mining factories in the Anka and Maru local government areas of the state. In a statement, the governor’s spokesman, Suleiman Bala Idris […]

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11 h. ago N121m loss: Secure Electronic mulls share reconstruction, recapitalisation

Secure Electronic Technology Plc has revealed plans to seek shareholders’ approval for a share reconstruction and recapitalisation amid a net loss after tax of N121.03m in 2024. This was disclosed in a notice of an extraordinary general meeting filed on the portal of the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday. SET Plc, formerly National Sports Lottery, Read More

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11 h. ago Telcos splash cash on network upgrade to appease frustrated customers

Relief may be on the way for millions of Nigerians left frustrated by worsening network connectivity as telecom operators embark read more Telcos splash cash on network upgrade to appease frustrated customers

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12 h. ago “They Exposed Us To Hyenas, Snakes, Used Us As Shield Against Military Airstrikes” – Ex

Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), has shared the traumatic details of his two-month kidnapping ordeal at the hands of terrorists. Tsiga and other captives were held in a dense forest surrounded by hills, where they were exposed to dangerous wildlife, including hyenas and snakes. Despite the […] The post “They Exposed Us To Hyenas, Snakes, Used Us As Shield Against Military Airstrikes” – Ex-NYSC DG Tsiga On Experience With Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Kate Henshaw Drags Trolls, Says Many Deliberately Ignore Common Sense

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has shared her frustration with trolls who resort to using disrespectful language when they disagree with her on social media. She mentioned that the behavior was exhausting and urged trolls to respond more intelligently. The actress pointed out that many online trolls purposely act unintelligent. READ MORE: Segun Arinze Reflects On […] The post Kate Henshaw Drags Trolls, Says Many Deliberately Ignore Common Sense appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Transcorp Hotels pays N7.6bn dividend, plans investment diversification

Transcorp Hotels Plc shareholders have approved the payment of N7.6bn dividend. The company also said it would diversify its investment beyond the hospitality sector. Speaking on the challenges faced during the period, the newly appointed Managing Director/CEO, Uzoamaka Oshogwe, noted the impact of various economic pressures on the company’s operations. Oshogwe, who was appointed in Read More

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17 h. ago US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna

By John Ogunsemore The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to pursue justice in the case of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a Catholic priest kidnapped and slain in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement shared on the mission’s verified X page on Thursday evening. Okechukwu was […] The post US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Transcorp Hotels pays N7.6bn dividend, plans expansion beyond hospitality

Transcorp Hotels Plc has approved a final dividend payment of 64 kobo per share for the 2024 financial year, bringing the total dividend payout to 74 kobo per share. This amounts to N7.57bn, following an earlier interim dividend of 10 kobo per share. This is just as the hotel’s energy cost surged by 95.88 per Read More

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20 h. ago NGX market capitalisation dips further as three companies delist shares

Tribune Online NGX market capitalisation dips further as three companies delist shares At the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, the equities market extended its downward trend this month, as the All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.02 per cent to 105,525.26 basis points. NGX market capitalisation dips further as three companies delist shares Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Stakeholders seek better training facilities, curricula for pharmacy technicians

Stakeholders in the pharmacy sector have called for improved training facilities and effective curricula for pharmacy technicians across the country. They made the call on Thursday at an interactive forum and workshop organized by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria in Abuja. The event, themed “Advancing the Training and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians in Nigeria: Regulatory Read More

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21 h. ago Transcorp hotels pays out N7.57bn dividend amid impressive financial year

…plans expansion in Abuja, Ikoyi facilities Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced a total dividend payout of 74 kobo per share read more Transcorp hotels pays out N7.57bn dividend amid impressive financial year

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21 h. ago Taraba’s Namnai bridge repairs to begin next week – Minister

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The federal government has set plans to begin full repairs on the Namnai bridge in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State next week. This follows months of hardship caused by the bridge’s collapse. Alhaji Uba Maigari, Minister of State for Regional Development, shared this on Thursday during a visit to […] The post Taraba’s Namnai bridge repairs to begin next week – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Amotekun Corps Busts Kidnap Syndicate, Rescues 70 Foreigners In Ondo

Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, have rescued over 70 foreigners from the den of a notorious kidnap syndicate operating within the state. Majority of those abducted by the kidnap syndicate are foreigners from Ghana. LEADERSHIP gathered that the victims were lured to the state by the suspects under […]

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22 h. ago Segun Arinze Reflects On Past Disagreement With Emeka Ike, Reveals They’ve Mended Ties

Veteran actor Segun Arinze has shared details about his previous disagreement with fellow actor Emeka Ike, explaining that they have since made amends. In an interview with QEDNG, shared on YouTube Wednesday, Arinze discussed their disagreement, which originated from a leadership issue within the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) in 2009. Segun highlighted the significance […] The post Segun Arinze Reflects On Past Disagreement With Emeka Ike, Reveals They’ve Mended Ties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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