2 m. ago Nigerian passengers stranded in Togo after Air France flight diversion

Nigerian passengers aboard an Air France flight have been left stranded in Lomé, Togo, following a diversion caused by bad weather in Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, raised the alarm over the situation in a statement posted on his X account on Thursday night. Keyamo revealed that the Air France Read More

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47 m. ago APC in FCT poised for victory in upcoming elections – Minister

Tribune Online APC in FCT poised for victory in upcoming elections – Minister Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the nation's capital, Abuja, is more focused and determined to win the six area councils in the forthcoming area council elections and the general elections. APC in FCT poised for victory in upcoming elections – Minister Tribune Online

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65 m. ago Speakership: Police Restore Meranda’s Security Escorts Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, has said that the command has restored all security escorts of Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had earlier reported that security details attached to Mrs. Meranda, were removed while her rival, embattled former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa got back his security escorts. […] The post Speakership: Police Restore Meranda’s Security Escorts Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 m. ago Kano: Governor orders probe of civil servants’ salary deductions

By Sunday Ani Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has issued a stern warning over the widespread reports of salary underpayment and non-payment affecting a number of the state’s civil servants, declaring the act an unacceptable violation of workers’ rights and a betrayal of public trust. This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s […] The post Kano: Governor orders probe of civil servants’ salary deductions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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83 m. ago Immigration detains 378 undocumented migrants from four African countries

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced  the arrest of 378 undocumented migrants engaged in fraudulent activities across Ogun State. According read more Immigration detains 378 undocumented migrants from four African countries

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97 m. ago Nigeria Ready To Adopt Global Best Practices In Telecom Sector — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said the telecoms sector’s regulatory framework and operations would be reviewed to reflect global best practices, with a greater focus on protecting infrastructure. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu spoke at a meeting with an Airtel delegation led by chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal […]

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2 h. ago FG unveils policies to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition goals

The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and Integrated Resources Plan (NIRP) to accelerate energy read more FG unveils policies to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition goals

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4 h. ago Nigeria loses 40 meters of land annually to coastal erosion—Minister

Southern Nigeria is losing between 30 to 40 meters of land to coastal erosion every year, a crisis that demands urgent intervention, according to the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji. The Minister made the revelation in a statement on Thursday issued by the Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Read More

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4 h. ago Fubara slams culture of impunity and political godfatherism in politics

By Chinelo Obogo Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has condemned what he described as “the culture of impunity, corruption, and political godfatherism” plaguing Nigerian politics. Speaking at the Freedom Online 6th Annual Lecture held in Lagos, Fubara, who was represented by a former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Mr Tele Ikuru, addressed the theme: “Nigeria’s […] The post Fubara slams culture of impunity and political godfatherism in politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FCCPC asks MultiChoice to suspend price hike pending investigation

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. The consumer watchdog disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, on Thursday. Read More

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4 h. ago FG to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas — Minister

Tribune Online FG to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas — Minister The Federal Government has announced plans to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas to expand access to telecommunications services and improve digital connectivity across the country. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, made this known after leading Airtel executives on a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential […] FG to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas — Minister Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Impeached Lagos Speaker Obasa Presides Over Plenary With Four Lawmakers

Embattled former speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, presided over a plenary session on Thursday with only four lawmakers in attendance. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the session took place after security operatives allegedly forced open the chamber doors, granting Obasa and his loyalists access. Meanwhile, over 26 other members of the assembly […] The post Impeached Lagos Speaker Obasa Presides Over Plenary With Four Lawmakers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “Most Nigerians See Politics As Lucrative Business” – EFCC Boss

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede has expressed displeasure over Nigerians’ approach to governance in the country. Speaking at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday, the EFCC’s boss stated that leadership position is not as easy as people sees it. He emphasized that some individuals, who promised to […] The post “Most Nigerians See Politics As Lucrative Business” – EFCC Boss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FCCPC instructs MultiChoice to retain current prices while investigation lasts

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has instructed MultiChoice Nigeria to maintain its current subscription prices until the read more FCCPC instructs MultiChoice to retain current prices while investigation lasts

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4 h. ago NDIC seeks lawyers’ support to recover assets of defunct banks

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) is intensifying its efforts to collaborate more effectively with external solicitors, particularly in the read more NDIC seeks lawyers’ support to recover assets of defunct banks

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4 h. ago Nigeria, ITU, Others Brainstorm On Submarine Cable Resilience

Nigeria, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Portugal and other stakeholders, have taken steps to proffer solutions to the disruptions of submarine cables and strengthening resilience to protect the infrastructure that is central to growth and sustenance of global digital economy. This was the crux of the ITU International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit that commenced in […]

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4 h. ago FCCPC orders MultiChoice to maintain current prices pending investigation

Tribune Online FCCPC orders MultiChoice to maintain current prices pending investigation The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria to maintain its current subscription prices until the ongoing investigation into its proposed price hike is concluded. This directive follows MultiChoice Nigeria’s request for an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before the Commission. While the FCCPC has granted the request, the company is […] FCCPC orders MultiChoice to maintain current prices pending investigation Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Lolo1 Confronts Police Escort After Alleged Harassment By Lawmaker’s Convoy

Nigerian actress and media personality Omotunde Adebowale, popularly known as Lolo 1, has accused a lawmaker’s police escort of harassing her in Lagos. The 47-year-old television personality said in a video that was uploaded to her Instagram page on Wednesday that the police officers tried to take her car keys and threatened to kill her […] The post Lolo1 Confronts Police Escort After Alleged Harassment By Lawmaker’s Convoy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tunde Ednut Defends VeryDarkMan After Nedu Denies Leaked Voice Note, Questions AI’s Role

Nigerian media personality Tunde Adekunle, popularly known as Tunde Ednut, has criticised podcaster Nedu after he denied the voice note leaked by controversial social media activist VeryDarkMan. It is worth noting that VeryDarkMan, recently leaked an alleged voice note of podcaster Chinedu Ani, aka Nedu, where he reportedly bragged about knowing fraudsters, commonly called Yahoo […] The post Tunde Ednut Defends VeryDarkMan After Nedu Denies Leaked Voice Note, Questions AI’s Role appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago ‘Even If DNA Confirms He’s My Grandson, I’ll Sue Wunmi For Taking Liam To Club’ – Joseph Aloba

Joseph Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has revealed why he would still take legal action against his daughter-in-law, Wunmi, even if a DNA test confirms Liam as his grandson. He disclosed this during a recent interview shared on Instagram on Thursday. According to him, he still has no knowledge of how his […] The post ‘Even If DNA Confirms He’s My Grandson, I’ll Sue Wunmi For Taking Liam To Club’ – Joseph Aloba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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