78 m. ago EU eases sanctions on Syria’s economy to support reconstruction

The European Union on Monday eased sanctions on Syria’s energy, transport, and banking sectors in a bid to help the country’s reconstruction after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Syria’s new leaders have been clamouring for the West to ease sanctions imposed on Assad’s regime during the civil war. But Europe and other powers have been Read More

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78 m. ago Kawu, three others suspension by NNPP inconsequential — Factional chairman

The factional Chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party in Kano State, Senator Mas’ud El-Jibril Doguwa, has described the suspension of the Senator representing Kano South, Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, and three members of the House of Representatives as inconsequential and of no effect. Recall that the state NNPP Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, accused Sumaila and the Read More

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3 h. ago Nigerian footballer, Abubakar Lawal, falls to death in Uganda

Ugandan police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The 29-year-old striker played for local premiership club Vipers. He fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade early on Monday, police said in a statement. He had been visiting a Read More

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4 h. ago Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives

Tribune Online Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives A pro-democracy group, Alliance for Better Nigeria (ABN), has hailed the son of the Nigerian President, Seyi, for his philanthropic, humanitarian and youth empowerment efforts in Nigeria over the years. Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives Tribune Online

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5 h. ago NCAA DG warns against compliance shortfalls in Nigerian ATOs

By Chinelo Obogo Nigerian Aviation Training Organisations (ATOs) are under increasing pressure to uphold stringent compliance standards amid rapid technological advancements, evolving regulations, and operational complexities, Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has said. Najomo said this at a stakeholders’ workshop in Lagos on Monday titled, ‘Managing Approved Organisations’ […] The post NCAA DG warns against compliance shortfalls in Nigerian ATOs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC

Tribune Online Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Students of private universities nationwide may form a joint association to challenge the Federal Government in Court over the decision to exclude them from the list of beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Vice-Chancellor of MacPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Prof. Francis Igbasan said. This is as the management of the […] Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Tribune Online

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6 h. ago We’re Aware Of Turji’s Hideout, Will Be Eliminated Soon – Nigerian Military Assures

Nigerian military has assured Nigerians that notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji, is being tracked and will be eliminated very soon. Disclosing this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, Chief of Defence Operations, Major General Emeka Onumajuru, said that security agents are  aware of Turji’s current location. He said: “First, I need to let […] The post We’re Aware Of Turji’s Hideout, Will Be Eliminated Soon – Nigerian Military Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

Tanker drivers and petroleum marketers under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Independent read more Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

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7 h. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued a stern warning to the Lagos State Government over alleged exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned Vehicles and the Special Traffic Management […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Include private varsities in NELFUND, TETFund, McPherson VC Urges FG

The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has urged the Federal Government to include students of private universities across the country in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Igbasan also called on the government to grant private institutions access to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to support academic development in private universities. Read More

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8 h. ago Katsina Police Probe Varsity Student’s Death By Civilian JTF

The Katsina State Police Command has launched an investigation into a tragic shooting incident involving a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in Dutsinma local government area of the State. The incident, which occurred on February 23, 2025, led to the death of Sa’idu Abdulkadir, a 400-level student of the Federal University Dutsinma […]

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8 h. ago UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches

Tribune Online UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has vowed to sustain its support for the Nigerian government and communities in the North East region, despite facing significant funding hitches following the recent cessation of USAID funding. UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches Tribune Online

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9 h. ago How I was attacked over Mohbad’s death – Actor Jude Chukwuka

By Seyi Babalola Veteran Nollywood Actor, Jude Chukwuka has claimed he was attacked in Lagos State following the death of musician Mohbad. In an interview with Seun Oloketuyi on his YouTube channel, Chukwuka revealed that the assailants confronted him, accusing him of being Naira Marley’s father and holding him accountable for Mohbad’s premature demise. He […] The post How I was attacked over Mohbad’s death – Actor Jude Chukwuka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago We’ve simplified export processes for traders, investors — Dantsoho

By Steve Agbota The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, on Monday called on the trading and investing public to explore the tailor-made simplified export processes and other vistas of opportunity now available at the Nigerian Ports Authority. Speaking at the ‘Special Day’ of the Nigerian Ports Authority at the […] The post We’ve simplified export processes for traders, investors — Dantsoho appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NAFDAC warns against use of calcium carbide for ripening fruits

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide in fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was made by the NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto state, Mr Abdulsalam Lawal, during a public awareness campaign at a fruit market on Monday in Sokoto. Lawal urged Read More

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11 h. ago 22 feared killed as suspected militants invade Edo communities

Tribune Online 22 feared killed as suspected militants invade Edo communities Death toll has risen to 22 as suspected armed militants invaded seven farming communities in Ovia South-West Local Government Area in Edo State. Tribune Online  gathered that several others sustained varying degrees of injuries, while buildings and farm produce worth several million naira were set ablaze by the assailants. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, […] 22 feared killed as suspected militants invade Edo communities Tribune Online

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11 h. ago IBB: ‘Deceit May Become The New Normal’ – Atedo Peterside Warns

Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, has expressed concerns that the Nigerian elite may soon normalise deceit. Peterside made this statement on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics programme while reacting to Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s (IBB) autobiography, ‘A Journey In Service’. In the book, Babangida revealed that he was unaware of the […] The post IBB: ‘Deceit May Become The New Normal’ – Atedo Peterside Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Ruger Talks Marriage Plans For 2025, Admits His Playboy Days Are Over

Nigerian afrobeats singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has revealed that he plans to get married in 2025. The ‘Toma Toma’ crooner admitted that attending weddings has made him reflect on his promiscuous lifestyle. Ruger shared his readiness to settle down this year, noting that he will soon turn 30. READ MORE: Adesua […] The post Ruger Talks Marriage Plans For 2025, Admits His Playboy Days Are Over appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NPA has simplified export processes for traders, investors — Dantsoho

Tribune Online NPA has simplified export processes for traders, investors — Dantsoho The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, on Monday called on the trading and investing public to explore the tailor-made simplified export processes and other vistas of opportunity now available at the Nigerian Ports Authority. NPA has simplified export processes for traders, investors — Dantsoho Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Katsina varsity shuts down amid protests over student’s death

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Authorities at Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State, have shut down the school following violent protests by students over the alleged killing of their colleague. Reports say two students were allegedly shot by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, leading to the tragic death of one of them. According to […] The post Katsina varsity shuts down amid protests over student’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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