46 m. ago Mutfwang signs Executive Order, suspends mining activities in Plateau

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has signed Executive Order 001 of 2025, suspending all mining activities across the state. The governor also inaugurated a tactical committee on artisanal mining. This, according to the Director of Press and Public Affairs Gyang Bere, is a decisive move to protect the environment, address […] The post Mutfwang signs Executive Order, suspends mining activities in Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 m. ago 3 Bayelsa varsity female students benefit from APWEN, AJOEL partnership scholarship awards

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ann Jonathan Obuebite Engineering Scholars (AJOES) programme, in partnership with the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter, has awarded scholarships to top three female engineering undergraduate students of the Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State. The 400-level recipients were recognized for their academic excellence. The recipients included […] The post 3 Bayelsa varsity female students benefit from APWEN, AJOEL partnership scholarship awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Zacch Adedeji: Nigeria tax collector’s ambitious 2025 revenue target

Tribune Online Zacch Adedeji: Nigeria tax collector’s ambitious 2025 revenue target WHEN the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zaccheus Adedeji, and his team set N19.4 trillion as revenue target for the year 2024, many people would have seen him as a tall dreamer. More so that the N19.4 trillion target was a significant increase of 56.9 percent from the 2023 revenue. […] Zacch Adedeji: Nigeria tax collector’s ambitious 2025 revenue target Tribune Online

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3 h. ago 50% electricity subsidy: FG delays implementation as hospitals operate in darkness

In August 2024, the Federal Government approved a 50 per cent subsidy for electricity consumed in public hospitals. Six months after, PUNCH Healthwise investigation shows that delay in implementing the policy is denying patients access to quality healthcare as hospitals struggle to pay crushing energy bills, SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports When the former Minister of State Read More

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3 h. ago Asensio, Rashford Shine As Aston Villa Come From Behind To Beat Chelsea

Former Paris Saint Germain player, Marco Asensio scored twice as Aston Villa came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Villa Park. The Spaniard, on-loan from the French club netted a superb brace to cancel out Enzo Fernandez’s 12th-minute opener, and both his strikes were set up by fellow January arrival Marcus Rashford, who was […] The post Asensio, Rashford Shine As Aston Villa Come From Behind To Beat Chelsea appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago D’Tigers Beat Uganda, Move To Second Place In Afrobasket Qualifiers

Nigeria’s D’Tigers defeated Uganda 87-67 to record their second win in Group B in the second window of the 2025 AfroBasket qualifying tournament in Tripoli, Libya on Saturday. Recall that the Nigerian basketball team had opened their campaign with a 75-70 win against hosts Libya on Friday. The win took D’Tigers to second place behind […] The post D’Tigers Beat Uganda, Move To Second Place In Afrobasket Qualifiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago It’s distressing when my children ask about their father – Wife of abducted Afenifere leader

Mrs Omolara Ojajuni, wife of the National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, who was kidnapped on his way to Abuja, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, detailing the distressing experience and its impact on their family What do you do for a living? I’m a professional teacher. I teach secondary school students, and Read More

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4 h. ago APC to discuss Ganduje’s stewardship at Wednesday’s NEC meeting

As the countdown to Wednesday’s National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress begins, Sunday PUNCH has exclusively gathered that the crucial session will be dominated by a series of activities ranging from account audit, the stewardship of the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and briefing on the just concluded off-cycle elections in Edo Read More

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4 h. ago Three Lagos Assembly workers face charges for assaulting DSS officers

The Department of State Services has arrested three workers of the Lagos State House of Assembly for allegedly attacking its personnel on February 18. Some individuals had manhandled DSS personnel during a drama that ensued at the assembly on Monday. The assembly, in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the acting clerk, Read More

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4 h. ago Oncologists link pollution to higher cancer cases as 72,000 die annually

Senior healthcare professionals have raised concern over the high level of environmental pollution in the country, saying the development is contributing to Nigeria’s cancer burden. They explained that daily exposure to pollutants, including hazardous chemicals, vehicular fumes, and oil spills among others are increasing risks of cancer in the country. Speaking in a separate interview Read More

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4 h. ago State House earmarks N1.9bn for diesel as solar power plant delays

The Federal Government has allocated N1.99bn to procure diesel for the electric power generators for the State House in 2025. This comes amid delays in the FG’s solar power project initially slated to come on stream between December 2024 and January 2025. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the FG disbursed N88.75m for diesel within the first Read More

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7 h. ago EPL: Arsenal’s Title Hope Suffer Huge Blow After Defeat To West Ham

Arsenal missed the chance to close gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool as West Ham ended a four-match winless run with a 0-1 victory at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Jarrod Bowen’s 44th minute header off a cross from Aaron Wan-Bissaka sealed the win for the Hammers. Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a straight red card on […] The post EPL: Arsenal’s Title Hope Suffer Huge Blow After Defeat To West Ham appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago No LG Election In Osun But Lockdown – APM Chairman Insists, Demands Apology From Gov Adeleke For Wasting Billions Of Naira

Chairman of Allied Peoples Movement, Adewale Adebayo has berated Osun State Independent Electoral Commission over controversial local government poll in the state. Mr. Adebayo, while addressing newsmen on Saturday, insisted that there was no election anywhere in the state except in Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The APM’s chieftain revealed that some members […] The post No LG Election In Osun But Lockdown – APM Chairman Insists, Demands Apology From Gov Adeleke For Wasting Billions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Morayo Brown Calls For Babangida’s Prosecution Over June 12 Crisis, Highlighting Family Trauma, Loss

Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has called for the prosecution of former Nigerian Head of State Ibrahim Babangida. Her demand follows his controversial book launch, which reignited discussions about his role in the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election and the subsequent turmoil. Babangida’s book launch sparked widespread online debates after he admitted to his […] The post Morayo Brown Calls For Babangida’s Prosecution Over June 12 Crisis, Highlighting Family Trauma, Loss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Sabinus’ Wife Expresses Gratitude As She Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction

Ciana Chapman, wife of popular skit maker Sabinus, has received congratulatory messages after earning a master’s degree in International Business. On Saturday, Ciana shared her experiences on Instagram, highlighting the struggles she faced during her academic journey and describing it as tough. Ciana appreciated her close associates for their constant support and shared her excitement […] The post Sabinus’ Wife Expresses Gratitude As She Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Ogun Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Neutralize Four Suspects, Recover Dangerous Weapons

No fewer than four suspected kidnappers have been neutralized by men of Ogun State Police Command in a foiled kidnap attempt. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday, along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway while other suspects escaped with gunshot injuries. In a statement on Saturday by Spokesperson for the state’s Police Command, Omolola Odutola, […] The post Ogun Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Neutralize Four Suspects, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago “If Lookman Trains To Improve On Penalties, He’ll Become Our First Penalty Taker” – Atalanta Coach

Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gasperini has reacted to the recent misunderstanding between him and Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman over penalty miss. Recall that the Italian side were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League during the knockout playoffs on Wednesday, after losing 5-2 on aggregate to Belgian opposition Club Brugge. READ MORE: “Being Singled Out Hurts” […] The post “If Lookman Trains To Improve On Penalties, He’ll Become Our First Penalty Taker” – Atalanta Coach appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago DSS arrests three for assaulting operatives at Lagos assembly

The Department of State Services has arrested three individuals for allegedly assaulting its operatives during the crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly on February 18. The arrests followed a request by the Lagos Assembly for heightened security at the complex, as outlined in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the Read More

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9 h. ago Meet Newly Elected Local Gov’t Chairmen In Osun As PDP Sweeps Polls 

The Osun State local government area elections were held across the State on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and Chief Returning Officer of the exercise, Hashim Abioye, declared the candidates of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winners of the chairmanship elections across the 30 local government […]

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9 h. ago EDHIC Targets 500,000 Subscribers For Edo Heath Insurance Scheme

The administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has concluded plans to enrol over 500,000 new enrollees into the Edo State Health Insurance Scheme (EDHIS) before the end of this year. This was disclosed by the Director-General of EDHIS, Mrs Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo, at the medical outreach in commemoration of 100 days in office of […]

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