1 hour ago Over 556,000 Bauchi children have never received vaccines — UNICEF laments

Tribune Online Over 556,000 Bauchi children have never received vaccines — UNICEF laments The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has lamented that Bauchi State has a total number of 556,000 zero dose children in Thirteen LGAs thereby putting their chances of survival at risk. Over 556,000 Bauchi children have never received vaccines — UNICEF laments Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Uromi 16: PSC Deploys CP Agbonika To Forestall Reprisal Attacks In Edo

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of CP Monday Agbonika of the Police Mounted Troop as the new Commissioner of Police for Edo State. The new commissioner, who takes over from CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, has been tasked with the job of preventing any reprisal attack after the recent incident of […]

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4 h. ago Coronation Group equips 1,000 Lagos students with financial skills

Coronation Group has empowered over 1,000 students in Lagos with financial literacy skills, noting that the move is aimed at equipping students with essential financial knowledge, foster responsible money management and long-term wealth-building habits. Speaking on the significance of the initiative, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Coronation Group, Wole Onasanya on Thursday said, Read More

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8 h. ago Coalition Commends Zamfara Governor Over Implementation Of Minimum Wage

A group, the Coalition of Rescue Support Groups in Zamfara State, has commended Governor Dauda Lawal for swiftly implementing the ₦70,000.00 new national minimum wage to civil servants, the first time since the state was created in 1996. The state coordinator of the coalition, Alhaji Rufai Ahmed Gusau, said yesterday in Abuja, that the swift […]

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10 h. ago Heirs Energies To Deliver 100,000 Barrels Of Oil Production Daily

Heirs Energies is making significant investment progress as it prepares to exert more pressure to deliver more oil from its field assets in Nigeria. The company’s chief executive officer (CEO), Osayande Igiehon, while delivering insights on African energy leadership at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum held in Brazzaville from March 24-26, 2025, said,: […]

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12 h. ago Putin orders conscription of 160,000 troops to strengthen war effort in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin, Russian President has authorised the conscription of 160,000 men to strengthen Russia’s efforts in the ongoing war with read more Putin orders conscription of 160,000 troops to strengthen war effort in Ukraine

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15 h. ago N500,000 bill: Lagos hospital mum after death of pregnant woman

A private hospital  (name withheld) in the Ibeju/Lekki area of Lagos State, where a doctor allegedly refused to treat a pregnant woman, known as Kemi, due to her husband’s inability to make an upfront payment of N500,000, has remained silent over the incident. The tragic incident, in which the pregnant woman reportedly died, was first Read More

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16 h. ago Sports Festival: Ogun disburses N16.5m to 33 sports associations

In preparation for a successful hosting and solid preparation for the National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games 2024, the Ogun State government distributed cheques of N500,000 subvention to 33 sports associations in the state on Wednesday. The 22nd National Sports Festival is scheduled for May 16 to 30 in the state. The state athletes for Read More

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20 h. ago Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion 

Tribune Online Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion  "Safe abortion is not just a health issue but a matter of human dignity, bodily autonomy, and social justice. Ensuring access to safe procedures reduces maternal mortality, prevents unsafe practices, and upholds the rights of individuals to... Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion  Tribune Online

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21 h. ago EFCC secures conviction in $30,000 airport money laundering case

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Deinde I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced Okunfulure Olusola Steve to three months’ imprisonment for money laundering. The Head of Media and Publicity at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Dele Oyewale, said the convict was arrested on 28 […] The post EFCC secures conviction in $30,000 airport money laundering case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago VIDEO: Pregnant woman dies after alleged denial of treatment over N500,000 deposit

Tribune Online VIDEO: Pregnant woman dies after alleged denial of treatment over N500,000 deposit A distressing video captured the expectant mother inside a car, visibly weak, as her husband desperately tried to keep her conscious. VIDEO: Pregnant woman dies after alleged denial of treatment over N500,000 deposit Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Alaafin of Oyo’s coronation: Oyo NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for security 

Tribune Online Alaafin of Oyo’s coronation: Oyo NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for security  In order to ensure a smooth and secure coronation ceremony for the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), led by Commandant Augustine Padonu, has deployed about 500 highly trained personnel to provide security. Alaafin of Oyo’s coronation: Oyo NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for security  Tribune Online

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26 h. ago VIDEO: Pregnant woman dies after allegedly being denied treatment over ₦500,000 deposit

A pregnant woman in labour has tragically passed away after allegedly being denied treatment at a hospital due to her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit. The heartbreaking ordeal was first shared on Instagram in February by her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, and recently gained widespread attention on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video, Read More

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27 h. ago FG boosts power generation by 2,000MW in two years – Minister

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed that it took Nigeria nearly 40 years to increase its power generation by 2,000 megawatts from 2,000MW in 1984 to 4,000MW by 2022. Adelabu said this feat has been achieved in less than two years of the current administration, with the country experiencing a remarkable surge in Read More

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27 h. ago Tanker explosion: FG urged to ban movement of trucks in daytime

Tribune Online Tanker explosion: FG urged to ban movement of trucks in daytime The former Corp Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi, has called on the Federal Government to implement a 6pm ban on trucks and tanker movement in a bid to avert recurring explosions in Nigeria. Tanker explosion: FG urged to ban movement of trucks in daytime Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Bauchi govt to release N100m matching fund for child nutrition — Official

Tribune Online Bauchi govt to release N100m matching fund for child nutrition — Official The CNF, managed by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), is designed to support governments in procuring essential nutrients and food needed to prevent and combat malnutrition among children under five. Bauchi govt to release N100m matching fund for child nutrition — Official Tribune Online

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29 h. ago ICPC hosts stakeholders’ meeting on accountability, corruption prevention in LGs

Tribune Online ICPC hosts stakeholders’ meeting on accountability, corruption prevention in LGs Over the years, the ICPC has actively engaged grassroots communities through various local government programmes and initiatives. ICPC hosts stakeholders’ meeting on accountability, corruption prevention in LGs Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Governor Namadi Gives Lifetime Support To Majiya Explosion Victims

After months of sorrow and heartbreak, Friday, March 28, 2025, marked a moment of joy and renewed hope for the families of over 140 victims who lost their lives, as well as the more than 70 others who sustained injuries. In the Majiya Tanker explosion, Governor Malam Umar Namadi delivered long-awaited financial support from various […]

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39 h. ago Woman arrested for trafficking daughter for N50,000 to Mauritania

Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a woman whose identity was not disclosed alongside an accomplice for allegedly trafficking young girls to Mauritania as commercial sex workers for N50,000. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, Umma Ayuba, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspects were arrested at Read More

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40 h. ago Heirs Energies advises Congo on 500,000 p/d oil crude production target

Heirs Energies Chief Executive Officer Osayande Igiehon has advised the Republic of Congo on its plan to ramp up crude production to 500,000 barrels per day. Igiehon spoke on African energy leadership at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum held recently in Brazzaville. Speaking on the themes ‘Energy & Investment Outlook’ and ’Field Development Read More

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