25 m. ago Senate Probes SMEDAN, NUC Over Lopsided Recruitment Practices

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has intensified its ongoing Investigative Hearing to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over alleged lopsided recruitment and promotion practices. During an investigative hearing on Wednesday, the Committee, chaired by Senator Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East), interrogated […]

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41 m. ago Farm Innovation Launches VetWiz 2.0 For Disease Surveillance

Farm Innovation Nigeria Ltd has officially launched VetWiz 2.0, an upgraded digital platform for animal disease diagnosis and real-time surveillance across Nigeria. The enhanced platform seeks to close critical data gaps in animal health, boost veterinary response, and strengthen public health systems, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Farm […]

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57 m. ago Bayelsa governorship election not top on my agenda — Azibaola

Tribune Online Bayelsa governorship election not top on my agenda — Azibaola The Chairman, Kakatar Group and Zeetin Engineering, Azibaola Robert, is a man of many parts. He is a lawyer, an environmentalist, a sports enthusiast and an engineer, who has declared his intention to produce the first wholly made-in-Nigeria car. In this interview with TAIWO ADISA, he insists Bayelsa State governorship election is not top on […] Bayelsa governorship election not top on my agenda — Azibaola Tribune Online

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61 m. ago “I’ll Always Be Where Buhari Is” – Hadi Sirika Shuts Down ADC Defection Rumours

Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has firmly denied claims that he has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), maintaining his loyalty to former President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial comes after Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, alleged on Arise TV that Sirika had joined […] The post “I’ll Always Be Where Buhari Is” – Hadi Sirika Shuts Down ADC Defection Rumours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 m. ago ‘Why Mount Throne To Address Nigerians?’ — Patrick Doyle Slams Wike Over Extravagant Chair At Media Briefing

Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over what he described as an unnecessary show of extravagance during a recent media briefing. Doyle drew attention to the ornate chair Wike sat on during the event, comparing it to a royal seat. READ MORE: Court […] The post ‘Why Mount Throne To Address Nigerians?’ — Patrick Doyle Slams Wike Over Extravagant Chair At Media Briefing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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64 m. ago Angélique Kidjo Named First African Music Icon In Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Angélique Kidjo, a five-time Grammy Award winner, is set to break new ground as the first African artiste to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Known for her powerful vocals, energetic stage presence, and genre-blending sound, Kidjo will be celebrated in the ‘Recordings’ category, joining a notable lineup that includes Miley […] The post Angélique Kidjo Named First African Music Icon In Hollywood Walk Of Fame appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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86 m. ago Granting Amnesty For Bandits, Terrorists Not Our Mandate – DHQ Clarifies

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said offering amnesty to surrendered bandits and terrorists was not within the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s mandate. The director of defence on media operations, Maj.-Gen Markus Kangye, clarified this during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, while providing updates on military operations in the last three months between April […]

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91 m. ago Wike To ADC Coalition: Failed Politicians Can’t Save Nigeria

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on opposition politicians who recently took control of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing them as a “gang of failed and expired politicians” with no credible solutions for Nigeria’s challenges. At his monthly press briefing on Thursday, Wike criticised key coalition […]

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3 h. ago Rostow’ s ladder and Nigeria’s climb: Rethinking our path to development

Tribune Online Rostow’ s ladder and Nigeria’s climb: Rethinking our path to development By: Oluwadunsin Olorunfemi and Abiodun Abioye W.W. Rostow’s five-stage model of economic growth, as outlined in his seminal 1960 work The Stages of Economic Growth: A Non-Communist Manifesto, is a foundational yet debated framework in development theory. Rostow proposed that all countries progress through a linear sequence: 1. Traditional society: Subsistence agriculture, limited technology, and […] Rostow’ s ladder and Nigeria’s climb: Rethinking our path to development Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Foundation urges Soludo to protect the economically vulnerable in Anambra

By Zika Bobby Tilova for Africa, a charity foundation, has called on Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo to implement policies that will protect the economically vulnerable and low income earners in the state. Co-founder of the American based foundation, Martin Nwabueze, made the call when he paid an advocacy visit to Dr. Law Mefor, Commissioner […] The post Foundation urges Soludo to protect the economically vulnerable in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Anioma community lauds Tinubu, APC over proposed state creation

The people of Anioma in Delta State have commended President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the proposed Anioma State creation. The Anioma comprising the nine  predominantly Igbo speaking people of Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Ika North, Ika South, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, and Ukwuani Local Government Areas […] The post Anioma community lauds Tinubu, APC over proposed state creation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025

•Pushes to dismantle trade barriers   By Chinelo Obogo     talktonelo@yahoo.com   When African leaders convened in Abuja for the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in June, the spotlight was on the structural and policy bottlenecks that have long hindered the full potential of intra-regional trade across the subcontinent. At the summit themed; “Unlocking […] The post Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago 2027: I’ll Serve Just One Term If I Get ADC Presidential Ticket – Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged to serve only one term in office if he emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election. Amaechi made this commitment during an interview on Politics Today aired on Channels Television on Thursday. He explained that his decision was […] The post 2027: I’ll Serve Just One Term If I Get ADC Presidential Ticket – Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Ogun Customs Intercepts 2,693 Parcels Of Indian Hemp Hidden In Truck

The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a large quantity of Cannabis Sativa, also known as Indian hemp, smuggled through the Idiroko border. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday at the NSC Sentry Post in Idiroko, the Area Controller, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, disclosed that the illegal substance was […] The post Ogun Customs Intercepts 2,693 Parcels Of Indian Hemp Hidden In Truck appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FG deploys digital tool to track N19.5bn agric project in 15 states

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has launched a digital Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) platform to oversee the rollout of its N19.5bn AgGrow Farm Support Programme. The government said the initiative, which was unveiled yesterday in Abuja, will provide 50% subsidies on seeds, fertilisers, and crop protection products (CPPs) to 50,000 smallholder farmers in the […] The post FG deploys digital tool to track N19.5bn agric project in 15 states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “Don’t Be Desperate To Marry” — Chimamanda Adichie Warns Women

Celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has offered heartfelt advice to young women on the importance of choosing the right partner. Speaking at a recent event, shared on Instagram Thursday, the writer emphasised the significant role a spouse plays in shaping a person’s future. She encouraged women to be intentional and thoughtful when deciding who […] The post “Don’t Be Desperate To Marry” — Chimamanda Adichie Warns Women appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Another Tragedy Strikes As Afghan Coach Dies At Bayer Munich Training Camp

An Afghanistan coach, identified as Ashgar, has died at a youth training camp owned by Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich in Riesa, Saxony. It was gathered that the manager collapsed on the pitch of the Feralpi Arena during the lunch break on Monday and later died in hospital despite intervention of the emergency services. READ MORE: Abakaliki […] The post Another Tragedy Strikes As Afghan Coach Dies At Bayer Munich Training Camp appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Masobe Books to publish Dr Dakuku Peterside’s bold new essays on Nigeria

Masobe Books has announced the forthcoming release of Beneath the Surface: Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey, a powerful collection of read more Masobe Books to publish Dr Dakuku Peterside’s bold new essays on Nigeria

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5 h. ago The weight of being first: Firstborns open up on sacrifices, pressure and pain

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In many Nigerian families, being firstborn is less a privilege and more of a lifelong responsibility. It is not just birth order, it is a role defined by culture, circumstance and unspoken expectations.   From early childhood, firstborns are drafted into caregiving roles, thrust into leadership and expected to sacrifice with […] The post The weight of being first: Firstborns open up on sacrifices, pressure and pain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Encomium as friends, associates, religious bid renowned philanthropist farewell

He will go home in a blaze of glory on July 4   By Vivian Onyebukwa Family, friends and religious gathered for the requiem mass held at Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Mushin, Lagos, in honour of Lagos business mogul, Chief Cajethan Amadi. No fewer than 10 Catholic priests, including the Episcopal Vicar of the Archdiocese […] The post Encomium as friends, associates, religious bid renowned philanthropist farewell appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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