20 m. ago Catholic bishops urge Northern govs to reopen schools closed for Ramadan

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has criticised the decision by some northern state governors to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan, describing it as a violation of the country’s secular principles and a threat to education. In a statement signed by CBCN President Archbishop Lucius Ugorji and Secretary Bishop Donatus Ogun, on Monday, Read More

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45 m. ago Tinubu approves Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management

Tribune Online Tinubu approves Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management There was widespread celebration in the Middle Belt, core North, and many parts of Nigeria on Monday evening after President Bola Tinubu approved the establishment of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management. Tinubu approves Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management Tribune Online

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52 m. ago S’Court verdict: Ijaw people ready to defend Fubara, INC tells Tinubu 

Tribune Online S’Court verdict: Ijaw people ready to defend Fubara, INC tells Tinubu  The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has condemned the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Rivers State political crisis, warning that it could lead to widespread instability in the Niger Delta.  The INC, through its President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, declared that the judgment failed to acknowledge the historical and political sacrifices made by the Ijaw people […] S’Court verdict: Ijaw people ready to defend Fubara, INC tells Tinubu  Tribune Online

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52 m. ago End feud with Akpabio, apologise to Senate leadership, group tells Natasha

Tribune Online End feud with Akpabio, apologise to Senate leadership, group tells Natasha As the confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan escalates, the Kogi Patriotic Consultative Assembly—a group made up of both past and present political office holders from Kogi State—has urged Senator Natasha to choose the honorable path and apologize to the Senate leadership. End feud with Akpabio, apologise to Senate leadership, group tells Natasha Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister

Tribune Online Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister The Federal Government has faced challenges in fully controlling gold mining, particularly in northern Nigeria, due to cultural sensitivities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. […] Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister Tribune Online

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3 h. ago PICTORIAL: Aiyedatiwa Presents Sport Utility Vehicles To Ondo LG Chairmen

  The Ondo State governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has presented Toyota Hilux vehicles to the newly inaugurated local government chairmen of the 18 local government areas of the State. Aiyedatiwa, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening grassroots governance and improving service delivery at the local level, urged the local government council chairmen to remain […]

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4 h. ago FEC approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities

Tribune Online FEC approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities “President Tinubu remains committed to expanding educational opportunities and improving infrastructure in the sector,” the statement concluded. FEC approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities Tribune Online

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4 h. ago President Tinubu Approves Licenses For 11 Private Universities

President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licences for eleven new private universities across Nigeria. In a statement on X by Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication to the President, Sunday Dare, disclosed that the former governor of Lagos State, granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, in Abuja. The post […] The post President Tinubu Approves Licenses For 11 Private Universities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ECOWAS parliament lauds Tinubu’s commitment to regional integration

Tribune Online ECOWAS parliament lauds Tinubu’s commitment to regional integration “His leadership has paved the way for a more prosperous and resilient West Africa. The ECOWAS Parliament remains deeply grateful for his continued support and guidance," he said. ECOWAS parliament lauds Tinubu’s commitment to regional integration Tribune Online

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4 h. ago FG launches Irrigate Nigeria in Bauchi to boost food security

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has commended President Bola Tinubu for launching the Irrigate Nigeria Project, saying it is a testimony of his leadership ingenuity and innovative spirit to remove millions of citizens out of hunger. Speaking at Udubo in Gamawa Local Government Area of the state on Saturday during […] The post FG launches Irrigate Nigeria in Bauchi to boost food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu approves licences for 11 private universities

President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licences for 11 new private universities in Nigeria. According to a statement on X by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, Tinubu granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday. Below is the list of the newly approved private universities: New Read More

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5 h. ago Ogun cashew merchants urge Tinubu, Abiodun to end checkpoints extortion

Cashew merchants and exporters in Ogun State have called on President Bola Tinubu, the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, and security agencies to intervene in the alleged daily extortion they suffer from security operatives while transporting cashews from farms to warehouses. The merchants, under the aegis of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter, Read More

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5 h. ago ECOWAS Parliament’s 1st Deputy Speaker, Barau, applauds President Tinubu’s commitment to West Africa stability, economic integration

The First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to the advancement of the West African region. Senator Barau described President Tinubu, the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State […] The post ECOWAS Parliament’s 1st Deputy Speaker, Barau, applauds President Tinubu’s commitment to West Africa stability, economic integration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms

Tribune Online SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently implement the new minimum wage and settle outstanding wage arrears to ease the economic hardship faced by workers. SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms Tribune Online

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6 h. ago PHOTOS: Barau hails Tinubu’s leadership at Lagos ECOWAS session

Senator Barau Jibrin, First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as a “beacon of inspiration” for the West African subregion. Barau made these remarks on Monday during the opening ceremony of the 2025 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament, Read More

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8 h. ago Retired AIG calls for greater support, funding for Nigeria police

A retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mr Abiodun  Asabi, has identified inadequate support, particularly in the area of funding, from Nigerians as a serious challenge facing Nigeria Police Force. To this end, Asabi, who is a former Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to fund and Read More

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9 h. ago JUST IN: Tinubu receives Sierra Leone President, Bio, at Villa

President Bola Tinubu is meeting with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Bio, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Bio arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at 12:22 pm Monday in the company of the bagpipers of the Presidential Guards Brigade. He was received by the President’s Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, who Read More

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9 h. ago Tinubu condoles family, Oyo people over Southern Arewa leader’s death

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Katsina, who, until his death, served as the Chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Leaders in the 17 southern states. The revered community leader passed away at the age of 125 and was laid to rest over the Read More

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13 h. ago Ogun monarch expresses disappointment over ‘King of Street’ title conferred on Portable

Tribune Online Ogun monarch expresses disappointment over ‘King of Street’ title conferred on Portable The Eselu of Iselu, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has expressed disappointment over the conferment of "King of Street" chieftaincy title on the controversial singer, Habeeb Olalomi Okikiola, popularly known as 'Portable' by the Olu of Itori, Oba Abdulfatai Akamo. Ogun monarch expresses disappointment over ‘King of Street’ title conferred on Portable Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Yobe Monarchs Urge Wealthy Individuals To Assist Underprivileged

The Emir of Bade and deputy chairman of the Yobe State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Suleiman, has appealed to traders in Yobe State to consider the plight of the poor and reduce food prices. The emir made the appeal yesterday in an interview with LEADERSHIP in his palace, Gashua Bade, in Yobe […]

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