53 m. ago Gov Aliyu advocates social media efficiency in information dissemination

Tribune Online Gov Aliyu advocates social media efficiency in information dissemination Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has emphasised the critical role of social media in rapidly disseminating information, surpassing conventional media in speed and reach. Gov Aliyu advocates social media efficiency in information dissemination Tribune Online

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2 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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3 h. ago Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant

Tribune Online Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has been asked to declare the Delta North Senatorial seat vacant, following the defection of Senator Ned Nwoko from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant Tribune Online

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5 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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5 h. ago North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu

Tribune Online North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu An alarm has been raised that the Northern part of Nigeria is at war against itself and gradually disintegrating, needing urgent attention to salvage it from total collapse. North at war against itself, gradually disintegrating — Babangida Aliyu Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Zelensky hails Ukraine’s resistance as Russia’s invasion clocks three years

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky hailed his country’s “resistance” and “heroism” on Monday on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion as European leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch what he called a “special military operation” set off the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II. Read More

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8 h. ago Security Improving In Northwest Nigeria, Says Defence Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, has disclosed that the country’s northwest and north-central regions have witnessed significant improvements in security. He attributed this progress to sustained military operations against banditry in States such as Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, Katsina, and Kaduna. Speaking to journalists in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State, the minister reaffirmed the […] The post Security Improving In Northwest Nigeria, Says Defence Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago NEDC Distributes Relief Items To North East Governors’ Wives

North East Development Commission (NEDC) has began the distribution relief items comprising thousands of bags of rice , sugar , cartons of vegetable oil and spaghetti requested by the wife of the President, Sen Remi Tinubu from the Commission to the six North-east Governors’ wives. The state coordinator of the commission, Engr Mohammed Umar, disclosed […]

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8 h. ago Three Anambra siblings found dead in freezer to be buried March 8

The three siblings killed by yet-to-be-identified persons in Nnewichi, in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, will be laid to rest on Saturday, March 8, the family announced on Sunday. The three siblings, Chikaima Daviana Ejezie, female, nine; Chimdirim David Ejezie, male, five; and Chimziterem Dominica Ejezie, female, eight, were reportedly killed and Read More

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10 h. ago Katsina Police Foil Bandits’ Attack On NSCDC Personnel, Kill 1 Suspect

The Katsina State Police Command has successfully foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits along the Dutsinma-Kurfi highway in Dutsinma local government area of the State. According to a press release by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 23, 2025, when suspected armed bandits […]

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11 h. ago ‘I’m Dissatisfied With Land Cruiser, N10m Monthly’ – Senator Nwoko Rejects Delta Governor’s Offer

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has publicly declined an offer from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State. The offer, disclosed by the Senator on Saturday in Idumuje Ugboko, Anicha North Local Government Area of the State, included a Land Cruiser vehicle and a monthly stipend of N10 million. Nwoko expressed […] The post ‘I’m Dissatisfied With Land Cruiser, N10m Monthly’ – Senator Nwoko Rejects Delta Governor’s Offer appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Babangida justifies $12.4bn Gulf oil windfall mismanagement despite Okigbo report

Former military President, Gen Ibrahim Babangida, says Nigeria failed to maximise its oil boom years due to what he described as a nationwide “profligacy” and “conspicuous consumption” that undermined the economy’s long-term development. He also justified the spending of the $12.4bn oil windfall by his government. “What I have done is not unusual in this Read More

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19 h. ago How my late wife, Maryam, converted to Islam after our marriage – Babangida

Former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has revealed details about his marriage to his late wife, Maryam, including her conversion to Islam, in his newly released autobiography, A Journey in Service. The book, launched on Thursday alongside a fundraiser for his presidential library, provides insight into their love story, from their early days in Kaduna Read More

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22 h. ago Ebonyi Commissioner pays WAEC fees for blind students, others 

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Commissioner for Works, Stanley Lebechi Mbam has paid the West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees for 109 indigent students across Ebonyi North senatorial zone to improve literacy and alleviate the sufferings of the  students  and their families. The beneficiaries included blind students and other indigent students in the zone. […] The post Ebonyi Commissioner pays WAEC fees for blind students, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Gov Aliyu reaffirms commitment to combating insecurity in Sokoto

Tribune Online Gov Aliyu reaffirms commitment to combating insecurity in Sokoto Sokoto Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to tackling insecurity in the state. Speaking on Saturday at a security summit organized by the Movement for Social Justice in collaboration with the Sokoto State Government, Governor Aliyu emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in security management. He acknowledged the widespread security […] Gov Aliyu reaffirms commitment to combating insecurity in Sokoto Tribune Online

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26 h. ago I Won’t Accept Delta Gov’s Offer Of SUV, N10m Monthly — Senator Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has vowed not to accept the offer of a Land Cruiser vehicle and N10million monthly from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State. Nwoko disclosed this at the weekend in Idumuje Ugboko, Anicha North local government area of the State. LEADERSHIP reports that Nwoko, elected on […]

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26 h. ago IBB’s Memoir: Ohaneze Chieftain Demands Apology To Ndigbo Over Civil War

A chieftain of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro has commended the former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) for his bold and historic assertion that the January 1966 coup d’état was unequivocally not an Igbo coup. Mazi Isiguzoro in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP, said the courageous […]

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27 h. ago June 12: Nigerians need to appreciate Babangida’s gesture — Fani

Tribune Online June 12: Nigerians need to appreciate Babangida’s gesture — Fani-Kayode Former Minister of Aviation and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode, has commended former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, for taking responsibility for the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election won by MKO Abiola, saying Nigerians ‘need to appreciate him for this gesture.’ Fani-Kayode, in a statement on his personal […] June 12: Nigerians need to appreciate Babangida’s gesture — Fani-Kayode Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Energy Transition: Minister Lauds Federal Govt’s €7.6bn Deal With China Firm

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has applauded the federal government over its commitment to gradual diversification from fossil fuels to clean energy in line with global best practices. Towards this end, major step towards achieving green hydrogen in Nigeria was taken in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, when APPL […]

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29 h. ago Gov Aliyu’s aide commends CDS for advancing security, education in Sokoto

Tribune Online Gov Aliyu’s aide commends CDS for advancing security, education in Sokoto The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State on Security Matters, Colonel Ahmed Usman (retd.), has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, for his unwavering commitment to restoring peace and advancing educational development in the state. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Colonel Usman highlighted General Musa’s crucial role in […] Gov Aliyu’s aide commends CDS for advancing security, education in Sokoto Tribune Online

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