58 m. ago Anambra traders count losses as fire guts warehouse, building

Some traders and residents are counting their losses after an early morning fire gutted a warehouse and a two-storey building containing textiles and other durable materials on Ifejika Street, near Main Market, Sokoto Road, Onitsha, Anambra State. The fire, which reportedly started around 6:20am on Friday, raged for nearly six hours, prompting the swift deployment Read More

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1 hour ago Putin vows to ‘finish off’ Ukrainian troops, calls for ‘transitional administration’

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for the establishment of a “transitional administration” in Ukraine, and vowed his army would “finish off” Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as United States President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire, AFP reported. Putin’s remarks came amid the ongoing conflict that has left tens of thousands dead and Read More

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1 hour ago Presidency dismisses Atiku’s allegations as unfounded, baseless political distraction

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed recent allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as unfounded and politically motivated. In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency criticised Atiku’s claims of being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged […] The post Presidency dismisses Atiku’s allegations as unfounded, baseless political distraction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Chinese Chamber denies involvement in immigration officer shooting in Minna

The China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria has dismissed allegations linking a Chinese company to the shooting of an read more Chinese Chamber denies involvement in immigration officer shooting in Minna

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2 h. ago Goods lost, buildings destroyed as fire razes Onitsha market

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Several goods worth millions of naira were lost while two buildings were affected as a fire outbreak on Friday razed parts of the Onitsha Main Market at Ifejika Street/Sokoto Road in Anambra State, Nigeria. The fire, which reportedly started at one of the buildings in the early morning hours, escalated into […] The post Goods lost, buildings destroyed as fire razes Onitsha market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ‘Na your mama’: First Lady urges fairness in handling Delta Nursing students’ query

The Office of the First Lady has called for fairness and understanding in handling the queries reportedly issued to some students of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences over their participation in chants during the First Lady’s visit to Delta State. A video that surfaced on social media showed students enthusiastically chanting during the Read More

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3 h. ago Hardwork remains my watchword, says Tinubu at 73rd birthday prayer

President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja stated that he will continue to work hard and pray for the peace and stability of the nation. In an interview with reporters after the special Juma’ah prayer session for the nation and commemoration of his birthday at the National Mosque, the President thanked God for the grace Read More

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3 h. ago ‘My Knight In Shining Armor’, First Lady Celebrates Tinubu At 73

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu has penned a heartfelt message in honour of her husband, President Bola Tinubu as he marks his 73rd birthday. In a brief but emotional statement released on Friday, the First Lady described the President whose birthday is on Saturday, March 29 as her “knight in shining armor,” praising his […]

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3 h. ago GTCO pays N8.03k record dividend for 2024 financial year as profit surpasses N1trn

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December read more GTCO pays N8.03k record dividend for 2024 financial year as profit surpasses N1trn

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3 h. ago GTCO profit surpasses N1tn, declares N7.03 per share final dividend

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has reported a profit before tax of N1.27 trillion for the 2024 financial year, representing a 107.8 per cent increase from N609.31 billion posted in 2023. The Group, in its audited financial statement released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Friday, also disclosed a profit after tax of N1.02 trillion, Read More

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3 h. ago ‘Be Fair To Students Over Diss Song’, Remi Tinubu Tells Delta Nursing College

The Office of the First Lady of Nigeria has called for fairness and understanding in the handling of a disciplinary measure involving nursing students, who were reportedly queried for dissing Mrs Remi Tinubu during a recent official visit to their school in Delta State. A viral video circulating on social media captured a group of […]

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5 h. ago Okpebholo visits Uromi, pledges justice for travellers killed

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has paid a visit to Uromi, the headquarters of Esan South East Local Government Area of the state, after receiving a sad report of an incident leading to unwarranted murder and arson. The state government had strongly condemned the barbaric act allegedly committed by members […] The post Okpebholo visits Uromi, pledges justice for travellers killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Zamfara, Katsina record highest stillbirth rates in Nigeria – Report

Tribune Online Zamfara, Katsina record highest stillbirth rates in Nigeria – Report The study's findings highlight the need for urgent action to address the high stillbirth rates in Zamfara State. Zamfara, Katsina record highest stillbirth rates in Nigeria – Report Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Immortalise Humphrey Nwosu, Ohanaeze tells Tinubu,S’East govs

Tribune Online Immortalise Humphrey Nwosu, Ohanaeze tells Tinubu,S’East govs According to him, recognising MKO Abiola, who was a product of the widely celebrated electoral process, and dismissing the Immortalise Humphrey Nwosu, Ohanaeze tells Tinubu,S’East govs Tribune Online

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9 h. ago EFCC declares socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted. The agency’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a circular released via the EFCC’s X handle on Friday. According to the EFCC, Achimugu is wanted by the agency in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The circular Read More

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9 h. ago Alaafin undergoes final traditional rites, coronation set for April

The last lap of traditional rites (Oro Ipebi) for the Alaafin-elect, Oba Akeem Owoade 1, holds tonight at the Sango shrine at Koso in Oyo town. According to a release by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo, Bode Durojaiye in Ibadan, the state capital, on Friday. The statement said Oba Read More

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10 h. ago 23 killed in Northern Nigeria during hunger protest – Report

Six persons were killed in Niger State during the August 2024 #EndBadGovenance protest, a report by the CLEEN Foundation has revealed. The body also disclosed that 23 persons were killed in the protest, and they were all drawn from the north. The foundation made this known on Thursday in Minna, Niger State, where it presented Read More

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10 h. ago Bayelsa gov warns of threat to peace, Wike’s aide dismisses claim

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has raised concerns over an alleged plot to destabilise the peace of the state, warning that the government will not tolerate any act of political violence. However, the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory on Public Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka, has dismissed Read More

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12 h. ago Among the world’s 21 black billionaires, 6 are Nigerians, and only 2 are women – Forbes

Forbes has released its annual list of billionaires, highlighting 2,781 individuals worldwide. Of these, only 21 are Black, making up read more Among the world’s 21 black billionaires, 6 are Nigerians, and only 2 are women – Forbes

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12 h. ago Three Suspects Arrested For Stealing 19 Sewing Machine Heads From Borno Skills Centre

The Borno State Police Command has arrested three suspects for stealing sewing machine heads from the Dala Lawanti Skills Acquisition Centre. In a statement released on Thursday, Borno police spokesperson Nahum Daso revealed that Kaka Mustapha, a security guard at the centre, conspired with two others, Ibrahim Mohammed and Bukar Mustapha, to commit the crime. […] The post Three Suspects Arrested For Stealing 19 Sewing Machine Heads From Borno Skills Centre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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