79 m. ago NANS urges FG to protect Dangote Refinery, warns against plot to sabotage CNG trucks

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to safeguard the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, citing its critical role in Nigeria’s economy and fuel supply stability. The student body also raised concerns about an alleged plot by an oil cartel to attack the refinery’s […] The post NANS urges FG to protect Dangote Refinery, warns against plot to sabotage CNG trucks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Remi Tinubu launches N25m women empowerment programme in Kogi

Tribune Online Remi Tinubu launches N25m women empowerment programme in Kogi First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has launched a N25 million empowerment programme for 500 women in Kogi. Remi Tinubu launches N25m women empowerment programme in Kogi Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Ododo inaugurates CNG tricycles to reduce transport fares in Kogi

Usman Ahmed Ododo, Governor of Kogi State, has said the introduction of CNG-powered tricycles is a deliberate effort geared towards read more Ododo inaugurates CNG tricycles to reduce transport fares in Kogi

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8 h. ago Passengers lament continued suspension of Warri/Itakpe rail operations

From Idu Jude, Abuja Passengers who use the Itakpe/Warri rail transport services have lamented the continued suspension of its operations, while blaming the National Assembly Committee on land transport for a lack of oversight, leading to a system collapse. Recall that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) stopped services on the Itakpe-Warri rail corridor in April […] The post Passengers lament continued suspension of Warri/Itakpe rail operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Tinubu launches RenewHER Initiative to transform women’s health, combat maternal mortality

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu on Thursday launched RenewHER, a national initiative aimed at transforming women’s health and reducing maternal mortality across Nigeria. Unveiled on Thursday night at a gala event held in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the programme represents a strategic national effort to place women’s welfare and empowerment at the […] The post Tinubu launches RenewHER Initiative to transform women’s health, combat maternal mortality appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago UPDATED: Gov Lawal’s N1bn support sparks new trajectory for Zamfara businesses

Tribune Online UPDATED: Gov Lawal’s N1bn support sparks new trajectory for Zamfara businesses Governor Dauda Lawal has assured local entrepreneurs that Zamfara State is on a new path and is making significant and transformative strides. The Governor spoke at the inauguration and distribution of grants under the SABER (SERBS) programme at the JB Yakubu Secretariat, Gusau. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, explained that the […] UPDATED: Gov Lawal’s N1bn support sparks new trajectory for Zamfara businesses Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Dangote Refinery Reduces PMS Price, To Begin Direct Supply Of Product

The reduction in cost will be in "several key states," according to the refinery. The post Dangote Refinery Reduces PMS Price, To Begin Direct Supply Of Product appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Security agents and hunters rescue 17 kidnapped passengers in Kogi

Security agencies and local hunters have rescued 17 passengers kidnapped along the Lokoja –Obajana Road of Kogi State last Thursday. read more Security agents and hunters rescue 17 kidnapped passengers in Kogi

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14 h. ago Civil Service Begins Landmark Audit To End Reforms By Assumptions

Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has declared that a comprehensive personnel audit is critical to ending decades of reform based on mere assumptions in the federal bureaucracy. She stated this yesterday in Abuja while inaugurating a three-day retreat for the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASCA) […]

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15 h. ago Sokoto Government To Recruit 3,000 Workers Into Civil Service

Sokoto State government plans to recruit 3,000 workers into its civil service to tackle youth unemployment and reduce restiveness. Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced the inauguration of a recruitment committee tasked with overseeing the selection of qualified state indigenes for civil service. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by the director-general of Media […]

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16 h. ago FTC students to learn brick laying, CNG conversion, Keke repairs in new curriculum

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has announced a new curriculum for technical education in a bold reform to secure a brighter future for Nigeria’s youth. The government said the new curriculum was designed to reduce overload, build strong trade competencies, align with global standards, and prepare young Nigerians for the jobs of the […] The post FTC students to learn brick laying, CNG conversion, Keke repairs in new curriculum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Stakeholders, foreign partners push for stronger tobacco tax to reduce consumption, boost revenue

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Key stakeholders from government ministries, academia, civil society organisations and international partners converged at a workshop yesterday in Abuja to review and endorse the Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation (TETSiM) report aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s tobacco taxation policy. The engagement came as Nigeria prepares to revise its tobacco tax regime, which expired […] The post Stakeholders, foreign partners push for stronger tobacco tax to reduce consumption, boost revenue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Senate’s continuous blockade of Natasha unconstitutional, gendered injustice –Womanifesto

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Womanifesto, a coalition representing over 280 women’s rights organizations across Nigeria, has issued a powerful condemnation of the Nigerian Senate’s ongoing exclusion of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as a “constitutional assault, a democratic crisis, and a gendered injustice.” The senator for Kogi Central was suspended on March 6, 2025, for […] The post Senate’s continuous blockade of Natasha unconstitutional, gendered injustice –Womanifesto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Over 70 fighters arrive Teslim Balogun Stadium for premier amateur MMA tourney

By Joe Apu Over 70 amateur fighters on Thursday arrived the Teslim Balogun Stadium for the inaugural amateur MMA tournament organized by the African Fighting Championship in Lagos. The week-long amateur MMA tournament, which started with a high-profile press conference on Wednesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium where the introduction of key partners, dignitaries, and […] The post Over 70 fighters arrive Teslim Balogun Stadium for premier amateur MMA tourney appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Rescue Abuja Journalist, 16 Others Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued an Abuja-based journalist, Segun Omole, and 16 other passengers, including 13 adults and four children, who were abducted by armed criminals along the Obajana–Lokoja Road in Kogi State. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 10, when a 17-seater bus conveying the victims from Osun State to […]

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24 h. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Rescue Abuja Journalist, 16 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued an Abuja-based journalist, Segun Omole, and 16 other passengers, including 13 adults and four children, who were abducted by armed criminals along the Obajana–Lokoja Road in Kogi State. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 10, when a 17-seater bus conveying the victims from Osun State to […]

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28 h. ago Anambra 2025: APC Puts Campaign Council Inauguration On Hold

  The All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced the postponement of the inauguration of its National Campaign Council for the Anambra State governorship election. The event, which was scheduled to take place on Thursday, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, has now been put on hold. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this […] The post Anambra 2025: APC Puts Campaign Council Inauguration On Hold appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Nigeria Signs Insulin Plant Deal With China’s Shanghai Haiqi

The facility is expected to reduce reliance on imported insulin and save billions of Naira in foreign exchange annually. The post Nigeria Signs Insulin Plant Deal With China’s Shanghai Haiqi appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago Zulum approves N3bn for construction of specialist hospital in Monguno

…inaugurates three projects Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has directed the release of N3 billion for the construction of read more Zulum approves N3bn for construction of specialist hospital in Monguno

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34 h. ago Summer travels drives global air passenger demand higher in July

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global passenger demand showing that total demand was up read more Summer travels drives global air passenger demand higher in July

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