3 h. ago Buhari Threatened To Sack Me Over Petrol Subsidy Removal — Kachikwu

A former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has revealed that late former President Muhammadu Buhari threatened to sack him if his push to remove petrol subsidy during Buhari’s tenure failed. Kachikwu, who served as minister between 2016 and 2019, made the disclosure on Monday during a virtual business mentorship lecture series […]

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9 h. ago Lagos Cracks Down On Illegal Traders Blocking Mile 2 Traffic

The Lagos State Government, through its enforcement unit, has removed street traders operating illegally at 2nd Rainbow Junction, inward Mile 2, in a bid to restore order and improve traffic flow. Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Monday, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to maintaining order on the […] The post Lagos Cracks Down On Illegal Traders Blocking Mile 2 Traffic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Poverty Reduction Surest Way To Fight Insecurity, Chinedumuije Urges Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has been advised to deploy alternative means to combat the growing insecurity and violence across the country, especially in the North-East and North-West regions. Country Director of GOALPrime Organisation Nigeria, Professor Christopher Chinedumuije, in an open letter to President Tinubu, stated that, “for years, successive governments have responded by increasing defence budgets, […]

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22 h. ago Immigration raid at US Hyundai plant sparks Seoul–Washington tensions

An immigration raid at a Hyundai electric vehicle plant in Georgia that saw hundreds of South Korean nationals detained has read more Immigration raid at US Hyundai plant sparks Seoul–Washington tensions

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22 h. ago Buhari’s administration failed to sustain Jonathan’s legacy in North — Okai

Tribune Online Buhari’s administration failed to sustain Jonathan’s legacy in North — Okai-Austin "The North wants development, not empty political power. What is the use of political power when you don’t alleviate..." Buhari’s administration failed to sustain Jonathan’s legacy in North — Okai-Austin Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Boko Haram: Ndume Condemns Killing Of 5 Soldiers, 2 Immigration Officers, 58 Civilians

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC Borno South) has condemned fresh Boko Haram attacks in Darajamal community of Bama and Monguno local government areas of Borno State. In Darajamal village, five soldiers and 58 civilians were killed while an unspecified number of people, mostly women and girls, were abducted, even as ground troops of North East […]

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27 h. ago APC Deputy Chair Mobilises Borno’s Insurgency, Flood Victims For Voter Registration

The Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ali Dalori, has embarked on the mobilisation of Borno residents affected by the Boko Haram insurgency and last year’s flood disaster for the Continuous Voter’s Registration ( CVR ) exercise. Speaking during the mobilisation campaign on Sunday at Dalori ward in Konduga local […]

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30 h. ago Nigeria’s UN Humanitarian Coordinator Condemns Killing Of Civilians In Borno

United Nations resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, has denounced the reported killing of dozens of civilians in Darajamal Village, Bama local government area (LGA) in Borno State, north-east Nigeria by suspected terrorists. In a statement issued yesterday by Dr. Seyi Soremekun, of the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Abuja, Fall expressed […]

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39 h. ago North West Development Commission, Firms To Sign $200m Agric MoU

The North West Development Commission said it has begun the process to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a $200m deal to drive agriculture development and commercial farming with a bid to overhaul the region’s entire value chain. The tripartite pact involves the Commission, Shanghai Integrated Infrastructure Development Limited and Pearless Advisory Limited.   According […]

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41 h. ago No Consensus Can Remove Tinubu In 2027 – APC Chieftain Okechukwu

A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osita Okechukwu, has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress, ADC. The party had alleged that a national consensus would unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking on Sunday,  during a briefing with members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, at Eke in Enugu […] The post No Consensus Can Remove Tinubu In 2027 – APC Chieftain Okechukwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Sowore Defies DSS Threat To X To Delete His Post Criticising For Tinubu Under 24 Hours

Omoyele Sowore, activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has rejected a directive from the Department of State Services (DSS) to remove a post on X (formerly Twitter) that criticized President Bola Tinubu. Sowore described the tweet as part of an attempt by the secret police to silence dissent. He shared […] The post Sowore Defies DSS Threat To X To Delete His Post Criticising For Tinubu Under 24 Hours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Ndume Condemns Killing Of Security Personnel, Civilians In Borno Attacks

Lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Mohamme Ali Ndume has condemned fresh Boko Haram attacks in Darajamal Community of Bama and Monguno local government areas of Borno State. Five soldiers with 58 civilains were killed at Darajamal Village while unspecified number of people, mostly women and girls, were abducted. Troops of North East Joint Task Force […]

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44 h. ago Sule faces pressure as Nasarawa North youths push Senate agenda for 2027

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Nasarawa youths under the banner of the Progressive Youth Consultative Committee have openly launched a campaign to urge Governor Abdullahi Sule to contest the 2027 Senate race. The group, made up of 20 youth leaders, each from Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon, and Wamba local government areas, was inaugurated on Saturday at Mbako […] The post Sule faces pressure as Nasarawa North youths push Senate agenda for 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago ‘How my journeys to Dutse and Yusufari opened my eyes to great possibilities in the North’

Aisha Garba, recognised for her ability to shed light on Northern culture, security and youth empowerment, in this interview speaks read more ‘How my journeys to Dutse and Yusufari opened my eyes to great possibilities in the North’

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51 h. ago Teacher spends 16 years on sick leave, sues employer during her return

Tribune Online Teacher spends 16 years on sick leave, sues employer during her return A teacher in Germany who has been on sick leave since 2009, while receiving a full salary, has sued her employer after being asked to undergo a medical examination to confirm her condition, the country’s media reported. The unnamed teacher from Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia  sued her employer after it began to challenge her unusually long […] Teacher spends 16 years on sick leave, sues employer during her return Tribune Online

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53 h. ago Anambra Native Doctor Confesses To Purchasing Used Condoms From Prostitutes

A self-acclaimed native doctor, identified as Anagbo Emeka from Umugbo in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been arrested after confessing to buying used male condoms from prostitutes for fetish practices. According to Nigerian Tribune, Emeka was reportedly apprehended by youths in Echara community, Awka North Local Government Area, after suspicious activities led […] The post Anambra Native Doctor Confesses To Purchasing Used Condoms From Prostitutes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago We faced ethnic cleansing in Delta, forced to deny being Igbo – Ned Nwoko

The people of Anioma in Delta State have been called upon to fully embrace their Igbo identity and join hands with their eastern brothers in building a stronger and more united Nigeria. The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Prince Ned Nwoko, made the call in Asaba while addressing participants at the conference organised by […] The post We faced ethnic cleansing in Delta, forced to deny being Igbo – Ned Nwoko appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago 18 months to 2027 handover date: Succession crises hit states

•Power struggles mount in Lagos, Oyo, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, others By Omoniyi Salaudeen   Ahead of the 2027 general elections, succession politics and the accompanying tensions have already gripped some states where the incumbent governors are in their final terms. In politics, a successful succession plan is a hallmark of a good leader, and for […] The post 18 months to 2027 handover date: Succession crises hit states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago South Korea Reacts To Mass Arrest Of Citizens In US Hyundai Factory Raid

South Korean President, Lee Jae Myung, on Saturday, ordered urgent measures to address the mass arrests of the nation’s citizens in a United States immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor car battery factory in Georgia. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said the government has set up a task force to respond to the arrests of more […]

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61 h. ago Plan to unseat Tinubu is national consensus, not northern agenda – Tambuwal

Aminu Tambuwal, former Sokoto State governor, says he is committed to working with opposition leaders to remove President Bola Tinubu read more Plan to unseat Tinubu is national consensus, not northern agenda – Tambuwal

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