83 m. ago ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders

Tribune Online ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders "The proposed over 100% salary increase for political office holders is totally unjustifiable considering the..." ‘Prioritise Nigerians’ welfare’ — Peter Obi faults proposed salary raise for office holders Tribune Online

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98 m. ago Pay Rise For Politicians Could Spark Anger – APGA Founding Chair, Okorie Warns

  Founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, on Wednesday, condemned any attempt to increase the salaries of political office holders. He described such a move as “insensitive” and likely to trigger public anger. Okorie’s comments came in response to a proposal by the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission […] The post Pay Rise For Politicians Could Spark Anger – APGA Founding Chair, Okorie Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ADC Opposes Plan To Raise Political Office Holders’ Salaries

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked against the  proposed salary increase for Nigeria’s political office holders, likening the act to an affront to the struggling Nigerian people. The party said the proposed upward review by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), would see the President, Vice President, governors, and other top officials receive […]

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3 h. ago UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities

Tribune Online UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities ABOUT 100 women and girls from Ajegunle Enu Ama and Okesiri communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have been equipped with hands-on skills in sustainable aquaculture through a two-day training organised under the Climate-Resilient Fisheries Project. The initiative, tagged “Female Prep,” was funded by the United Nations Development Programme Global Environment Facility […] UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Impacted communities across Africa want end to TotalEnergies operations

Tribune Online Impacted communities across Africa want end to TotalEnergies operations In a continent-wide mobilisation called  Africa Week of Action to Kick Total Out of Africa, communities across Africa have demanded that TotalEnergies end its operations in the continent, pay reparations, and make way for a just energy transition. Holding from August 18 to 24, actions will take place across at least 10 African countries, including […] Impacted communities across Africa want end to TotalEnergies operations Tribune Online

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4 h. ago 2027: Obi, Atiku alignment threat to APC support base – Party chieftain

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dominic Alancha, has said an alignment between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar could deplete the support base of the ruling party in the 2027 elections. Obi and Atiku are part of the coalition platform, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu in 2027. […] The post 2027: Obi, Atiku alignment threat to APC support base – Party chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Obi slams RMAFC over 100% pay raise proposal for politicians

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposal to increase the salaries of political office holders by more than 100 per cent. Obi, on his verified X handle, described the move as unjustifiable and insensitive, especially […] The post Obi slams RMAFC over 100% pay raise proposal for politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago The thin line between assistance, dependence on AI is the price we pay for convenience

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has positioned itself so seamlessly into everyday life that many hardly notice its presence. From drafting emails read more The thin line between assistance, dependence on AI is the price we pay for convenience

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8 h. ago Realities of Canadian court’s declaration of APC, PDP as terrorist organisations

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja In the words of American retired politician and mental health advocate, Patrick J. Kennedy, terrorism is a psychological warfare, while terrorists are those who manipulate the people, and change their behaviours by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society. His viewpoint on terrorism and terrorists may have regrettably become a reflection […] The post Realities of Canadian court’s declaration of APC, PDP as terrorist organisations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago CVFF: PLI’s using housing, aircraft models for vessel acquisition — Maiguwa

Tribune Online CVFF: PLI’s using housing, aircraft models for vessel acquisition — Maiguwa THE Chief Executive Officer of Bricks Murstern Mattoni Limited, Mr Emmanuel Maiguwa who also doubles as the President of the Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) has raised the alarm that the Primary Lending Institutions (PLI’s) engaged by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for the disbursement of the $700m Cabotage Vessel […] CVFF: PLI’s using housing, aircraft models for vessel acquisition — Maiguwa Tribune Online

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11 h. ago NNPP chieftain faults proposed salary increase for political office holders

Tribune Online NNPP chieftain faults proposed salary increase for political office holders South-West chieftain of the NNPP has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to increase the salaries of political office holders, including the President, Vice President, ministers, and others, describing the move as “needless, insensitive, and morally bankrupt” in light of Nigeria’s current economic hardship. NNPP chieftain faults proposed salary increase for political office holders Tribune Online

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11 h. ago African press coalition slams Israel for targeting journalists in Gaza

A coalition of African journalists has condemned what it describes as Israel’s “deliberate targeting” of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, calling read more African press coalition slams Israel for targeting journalists in Gaza

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12 h. ago Bauchi police command denies extortion allegations, orders probe

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has denied media reports (not The Sun) alleging that recruits at the Nigeria Police Force Training School in Yelwa, Bauchi, were being forced to pay N250,000 for uniforms, boots, and other training kits. The reports, published by Sahara Reporters and Daily Trust, claimed that recruits complained […] The post Bauchi police command denies extortion allegations, orders probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago D’Tigers Crash Out Of FIBA Afrobasket Championship, Miss Out On Tinubu’s $100,000 Cash Rewar

Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have been eliminated from the ongoing 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Angola following a 91-75 defeat to Senegal in their quarter-final match on Wednesday night. The Nigerian side started the game positively, narrowly winning the first quarter 24-23. However, they struggled to maintain their momentum, suffering a significant setback in […]

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14 h. ago Edo Gov’t Pledges Support For Paralysed Victim Of Truck Accident After VDM’s Intervention

The Edo State government has pledged to offset the medical bills of a 22-year-old student, Elizabeth, who has been hospitalised for 11 months after being hit by an unlicensed truck allegedly belonging to Dangote Group. The intervention came after social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), raised alarm over Elizabeth’s deteriorating […]

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15 h. ago If Obi, Atiku Align On Single Ticket, It’ll Reduce APC’s Support Base — Chieftain

Ahead of the 2027 polls, opposition leaders including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai in July adopted the ADC as their coalition platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu. The post If Obi, Atiku Align On Single Ticket, It’ll Reduce APC’s Support Base — Chieftain appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Trump Raises Pressure On Central Bank, Calls For Fed Governor To Resign

"Cook must resign, now!!!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, while sharing a Bloomberg news report on how the Federal Housing Finance Agency's director has called for greater scrutiny of Cook over a pair of mortgages. The post Trump Raises Pressure On Central Bank, Calls For Fed Governor To Resign appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed the proposed plan to increase the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria. The party argued that struggling citizens deserve better pay, not politicians. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) had reportedly suggested a review of salaries for the President, Vice President, governors, and […] The post ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago DOGE Breaks Out, PENGU Consolidates, & Cold Wallet Raises $6.3M in Presale [Best Crypto to Buy Right Now]

The crypto market is flashing strong signals across very different fronts. Dogecoin (DOGE) price outlook has shifted dramatically after breaking read more DOGE Breaks Out, PENGU Consolidates, & Cold Wallet Raises $6.3M in Presale [Best Crypto to Buy Right Now]

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17 h. ago Edo: Speaker raises gender imbalance as assembly clears 8 new commissioners

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Blessing Agbebaku, has raised concerns over gender imbalance in the list of commissioner nominees sent for clearance by the governor, Monday Okpebholo. He noted that among the eight commissioner nominees cleared by the House, only one was a female. The […] The post Edo: Speaker raises gender imbalance as assembly clears 8 new commissioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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