2 h. ago Anaemia in pregnancy: How simple blood test forecasts future health risks

Tribune Online Anaemia in pregnancy: How simple blood test forecasts future health risks Iron deficiency is ‘very common’ among healthy, low-risk pregnant women, with a notably higher prevalence on the African continent. When a woman becomes pregnant, her iron requirements increase almost tenfold to support foetal development as well as her own increased iron needs. Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia, a condition in which the body can’t […] Anaemia in pregnancy: How simple blood test forecasts future health risks Tribune Online

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8 h. ago LGA elections: Lagos monarch calls for peaceful polls, dismisses attack rumours 

By Emma Njoku The Oniba of Iba Kingdom in Lagos State, Oba Sulaimon Raji (Jafo), has urged political actors in the state, especially in the Iba Kingdom, to engage responsibly, follow due process, and shun violence or provocation in tomorrow’s local government elections. The monarch added that only an atmosphere of peace and cooperation can […] The post LGA elections: Lagos monarch calls for peaceful polls, dismisses attack rumours  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago ADC To Tinubu: VP Shettima Right Over ‘Illegal Suspension’ Of Fubara, Rivers Lawmakers

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has charged President Bola Tinubu to harken to what it called the truth expressed by Vice President Kashim Shettima about the “illegality” over the suspension of Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The party stated this while dismissing the Presidency’s clarification on Shettima’s remarks that the president does not have the […]

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11 h. ago ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness

Tribune Online ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the Presidency’s clarification on Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remarks that the President does not have the power to remove an elected governor, describing it as “a mere attempt at political correctness.” ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness Tribune Online

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12 h. ago NOA, EFCC Launch Nationwide Campaign Against Cyber, Financial Crimes

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have unveiled plans for a nationwide sensitisation campaign aimed at curbing cybercrime and promoting financial responsibility among Nigerians. The partnership was announced by the NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, during a public lecture hosted by the EFCC to commemorate African Union Anti-Corruption […]

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12 h. ago Senate: Bill to establish Police Service Commission Training Institute scales third reading amid Oshiomhole’s strong reservations

From Kenneth Udeh,  Abuja The Nigerian Senate, in a plenary session presided over by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Thursday passed the Bill for an Act to Establish the Police Service Commission Training Institute (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB.564)  but not without heated exchanges on the floor, particularly between Edo North Lawmaker, Senator […] The post Senate: Bill to establish Police Service Commission Training Institute scales third reading amid Oshiomhole’s strong reservations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago MAN urges FG to expedite 2025 tariff policy guidelines, drive local content enforcement

George Onofowokan, chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ogun State chapter, has called on the federal government to read more MAN urges FG to expedite 2025 tariff policy guidelines, drive local content enforcement

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14 h. ago Turkish Airlines Named ‘Expatriate Airline Of The Year’ At TEBA 2025

Turkish Airlines has been awarded ‘Expatriate Airline of the Year’ at the 2025 edition of The Expatriate Business Awards (TEBA), held at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. This prestigious recognition celebrates the airline’s exceptional contribution to Nigeria’s business, travel, and economic ecosystem. The TEBA Awards honoir outstanding foreign individuals and […]

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15 h. ago Start Innovation Hub commits N40m to bridge Nigeria’s tech skill gap

Start Innovation Hub has committed N40 million towards scholarships and discounts for digital skills training, underscoring its unwavering dedication to read more Start Innovation Hub commits N40m to bridge Nigeria’s tech skill gap

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17 h. ago Correctional Service boss tasks officers on respect for human rights

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has tasked correctional officers to recommit themselves to a correction service that leads with innovation, compassion, and respect for human rights while discharging their duty as an officer. He gave the task at a two-day training for Correctional Officers […] The post Correctional Service boss tasks officers on respect for human rights appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago ‘Eni Ogun’ Cast Begins Final Preparations For Musical Premiere In Lagos

The cast, and the director of ‘Eni Ogun’ (The Noble Warrior), Segun Adefila are putting finishing touches to the black Africa stage musical to be held in honour of Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, from July 11-13, at the Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos. Beyond a mere tribute to the African literary giant, the musical written […]

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23 h. ago Belinda Nkechi Idinmachi, Entrepreneurship Specialist, ALX Founder Academy

Belinda Nkechi Idinmachi is an entrepreneur specialist with ALX Founder Academy. She has enabled entrepreneurship organisations to recruit the most read more Belinda Nkechi Idinmachi, Entrepreneurship Specialist, ALX Founder Academy

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25 h. ago Reps Panel Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against Electricity Liability Management Company

The House of Representatives Sub-Committee on the Protection of Critical National Assets has dismissed the corruption allegation against the Nigerian Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) by a civil society group, the Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA). The Association, through its President, Princewill Okorie, had accused NELMCO of misappropriation of funds and shady operations, among […]

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25 h. ago Nursing, Midwifery Council Moves Against Quackery, Illegal Training Institutions

The newly appointed registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Alhaji Ndagi Alhassan, has taken measures to curb the menace of quackery and illegal training institutions in the country. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna, Niger State, he said the council’s 21 zonal offices will oversee […]

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26 h. ago Senate demands N200m compensation for toddler shot during NDLEA raid

•Upholds dismissal of WAEC staff for aiding examination fraud From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide N200 million as compensation to the family of a toddler killed and another critically injured in the eye during a raid by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) […] The post Senate demands N200m compensation for toddler shot during NDLEA raid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Ogun Amotekun Dismisses Six Recruits For Getting Pregnant Before Orientation Camp Training

The Ogun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun, has dismissed six female recruits for being pregnant during their training at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Sagamu. The dismissal followed a routine pregnancy test conducted on 125 female recruits, which revealed that six of them were already pregnant before joining the training, which began […] The post Ogun Amotekun Dismisses Six Recruits For Getting Pregnant Before Orientation Camp Training appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Nasarawa Agency Trains 1,200 Women On Financial, Digital Skills

Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency, through the EmpowerHer Project, has trained 1,200 women on financial and digital skills. The agency’s director-general, Habiba Balarabe Suleiman, disclosed this during a financial literacy and economic inclusion outreach held yesterday at the Emir’s Palace in Lafia and the Awuma community. The director general said the beneficiaries were drawn […]

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34 h. ago WAEC: Senate upholds dismissal of senior employee for smuggling exams scripts

Tribune Online WAEC: Senate upholds dismissal of senior employee for smuggling exams scripts Former Head of Scripts Room at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Ms Sandra Nimi Harry, has lost her bid to have her dismissal from office overturned and to be reinstated. WAEC: Senate upholds dismissal of senior employee for smuggling exams scripts Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Southern Governors’ Forum has congratulated Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on the validation of his election by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, describing it as a well-deserved electoral victory. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, stated this in a statement issued on behalf of […] The post Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Supreme Court Affirms APC’s Okpebholo Edo Guber Victory, Strikes Out PDP’s Petition

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, bringing an end to the legal battle over the September 2024 governorship poll. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of justices led by Justice Mohammed Garba dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, […] The post Supreme Court Affirms APC’s Okpebholo Edo Guber Victory, Strikes Out PDP’s Petition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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