3 h. ago Nigerian Government Expresses Concern Over Israeli Airstrike In Qatar, Calls For Restraint

The Federal Government pf Nigeria has expressed “deep concern” over reports of an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, on September 9, 2025, allegedly targeting senior members of Hamas leadership. This was contained in a press release signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, which read, ”The Federal Government of […]

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11 h. ago Group Decries Neglect Of Oyo Zone In Makinde’s N113bn New Road, Other Projects

The Oyo Global Forum (OGF) has expressed concern over the exclusion of Oyo Zone in a recent approval by the State Executive Council of projects worth over ₦113 billion, spanning road construction, rehabilitation, and related works across different parts of the state. The group’s chairman, Taiwo Adebayo, in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP on […]

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12 h. ago Israeli attack: We reserve right to respond by all means possible — Qatar

Tribune Online Israeli attack: We reserve right to respond by all means possible — Qatar The government of Qatar has reacted to the Israeli attack on its capital, Doha, describing the airstrike as a violation of its sovereignty Israeli attack: We reserve right to respond by all means possible — Qatar Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Qatar bans Nigerian men from travelling without their families

…ask applicants to book accommodation in 5-star hotels The government of Qatar has introduced tougher visa regulations for Nigerian travellers, read more Qatar bans Nigerian men from travelling without their families

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15 h. ago Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Doha, triggering Qatar fury, global alarm

Israel has carried out an unprecedented strike in Qatar’s capital, Doha, targeting senior Hamas leaders in what it called a read more Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Doha, triggering Qatar fury, global alarm

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16 h. ago Malnutrition Awareness Week: Society Urges Action On Hospital Nutrition In Nigeria

West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) has expressed concern over the high prevalence of hospital malnutrition in Nigeria, warning that the silent epidemic is worsening patient outcomes, prolonging recovery, and driving up healthcare costs. Speaking at a virtual press conference on Monday to launch Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025, the President and Founder […]

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28 h. ago IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS

By Merit Ibe The organised private sector (OPS) has asserted that the right granted Nigeria by the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos reaffirms the country’s central role in Africa’s trade integration agenda. Extending its congratulations to the Federal Government on the announcement, the Nigerian Association […] The post IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago NNPCL: Smear Campaign Against Ojulari Mere Vested Interest — Group

  A pro-democracy group, Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has asked President Bola Tinubu and the general public to ignore the recent smear campaign against the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari. The good governance group said it has studied the campaign and discovered that “It is […]

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34 h. ago Benue, Ogun Benefit As Women Affairs Minister Flags Off Customs

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in providing essential relief materials to Nigerian women, families, and vulnerable groups across the 774 Local Government Areas of the country. Through the partnership, fabrics, rice, and other […]

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56 h. ago Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

..as Nigeria ranks 12th globally for pandemic risk Local and international researchers have tasked the Nigerian government to prioritise investment read more Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

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3 d. ago Climate change: Anambra farmers lament looming drought, poor crop performance

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Farmers in Anambra State have expressed concern over the inadequacy of rainfall this year, lamenting the negative effects on their farming activities. The farmers, who blamed the sad situation on climate change, said that the late return of the rains, coupled with its abnormally low and irregular nature affected their crops’ […] The post Climate change: Anambra farmers lament looming drought, poor crop performance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 61 Civilians, Soldiers Killed In Fresh Boko Haram Attacks In Borno

Not fewer than 61 persons were reportedly killed by Boko Haram terrorists Friday night in Bama local government area of Borno State. Sources said Nigerian troops were among the victims of the attack. Our correspondent gathered that the attacks were highly coordinated and simultaneously carried out around 9pm at Darul Jamal with the terrorists operating […]

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4 d. ago Nigerian Governors’ Forum launches ‘Investopolia’ investment platform in Algeria.

Nigeria’s infrastructure financing gap estimated at over $100bn annually – Abiodun The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has officially launched a read more Nigerian Governors’ Forum launches ‘Investopolia’ investment platform in Algeria.

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4 d. ago Obi slams Tinubu’s frequent trips amid rising national crises

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s frequent trips abroad, accusing him of abandoning Nigerians in a time of worsening insecurity, poverty, and humanitarian crises. Obi, on his verified X handle yesterday, expressed concern that the president had spent a significant part of […] The post Obi slams Tinubu’s frequent trips amid rising national crises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Group Faults Governor Oborevwori Over Pipeline Contract, Raises 2027 Concerns

A group known as the Committee for Transparency and Good Governance (CTGG) has issued a strongly worded press statement criticising Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s stance on the pipeline surveillance contract in Delta State, alleging that his position undermines Urhobo interests. The statement, signed by its National Secretary, Comrade Onos Austin, expressed concern that the governor’s political […]

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5 d. ago Africa’s Global Preparedness: Lessons Nigeria can learn from South Africa’s unique path

As Africa takes on increasingly important roles in global governance, Eghosa Osaghae, director general of the Nigerian Institute of International read more Africa’s Global Preparedness: Lessons Nigeria can learn from South Africa’s unique path

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5 d. ago Lagos Raises Alarm Over 10,625 Cubic Metres Of Sand Illegally Dredged Daily

The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over the increasing impact of illegal dredging and coastal erosion on its lagoon and waterfront communities, warning that more than 10,000 cubic metres of sand are being extracted daily across the state. Commissioner For Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr. Dayo Alebiosu, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing […] The post Lagos Raises Alarm Over 10,625 Cubic Metres Of Sand Illegally Dredged Daily appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Why States Can’t Access N68bn Basic Education Fund – UBEC Boss

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has expressed concern over trapped N68 billion basic education development cash, lamenting that states access to the funds has been hampered by some bottlenecks inherent in the implementation framework. The UBEC executive secretary, Aisha Garba, who disclosed this at the opening of a two – day workshop for officials […]

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6 d. ago Nigeria targets private partnership, taxes, fiscal reforms, insurance expansion in health financing push

…considers making states contribution to health funding mandatory …as calls grows for budget reforms, data-driven policies, accountability Nigerian government is read more Nigeria targets private partnership, taxes, fiscal reforms, insurance expansion in health financing push

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6 d. ago Nigeria, China Strengthen Ties On Development Of Marine Sector

The Nigerian government and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to partner on projects and polices for the development of the Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy sector. This was revealed when the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. […]

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