55 m. ago Foundation launches project to strengthen grassroots governance

By Lukman Olabiyi A nonprofit organisation, the Path to Peace Foundation, has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and boosting citizen participation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative titled, “The Abuja Project: Empowering Communities for Grassroots Impact,” targets the six area councils of the FCT. It seeks to enhance transparency, […] The post Foundation launches project to strengthen grassroots governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 m. ago Osun LG fund: Stop behaving like PDP’s branch, APC tells NULGE

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the role of the state branch of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), led by Dr Nathaniel Ogungbangbe on the delayed payment of the federal allocations to the local government council areas as ‘ignominious and unpatriotic,’ saying […] The post Osun LG fund: Stop behaving like PDP’s branch, APC tells NULGE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 m. ago Stop crocodile tears, return Smart Schools money, Enugu Patriots replies Sujimoto

The Enugu State Patriots, a group of leaders cutting across political and professional backgrounds, has thrown its weight behind the efforts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Enugu State Government to recover the total sum of N5.7 billion so far paid in tranches to Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited for the construction of […] The post Stop crocodile tears, return Smart Schools money, Enugu Patriots replies Sujimoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 m. ago Focus on governance, leave comedy, YPP gov candidate tells Soludo

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), in Anambra State, Paul Chukwuma, has challenged Governor Charles Soludo to focus on governance and to protect the citizens from the grip of bandits, instead of veering into comedy. Chukwuma, in a statement, yesterday, said it was time for Soludo to showcase his […] The post Focus on governance, leave comedy, YPP gov candidate tells Soludo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 m. ago Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption

Tribune Online Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption The Dean, School of Environment Studies, Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Adesina Emmanuel Aladeloba, has called on policymakers, regulators, developers, and citizens to embrace sustainability as a non-negotiable priority for urban growth, environmental protection and public wellbeing. He called for urgent action to embed sustainability principles into modern housing and urban development in Nigeria. Speaking […] Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption Tribune Online

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65 m. ago Pharm Sir Ifeanyi Atueyi (1939 – 2025) Pharmacy loses a pioneer, mentor, and moral compass

By Lolu Ojo The Nigerian pharmaceutical landscape mourns the passage of a rare gem, Sir Christopher Ifeanyi Atueyi, a titan, who for over five decades stood tall in the profession as a mentor, visionary, benefactor and godly leader. He passed away at the age of 85, just months before what would have been his 86th […] The post Pharm Sir Ifeanyi Atueyi (1939 – 2025) Pharmacy loses a pioneer, mentor, and moral compass appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 m. ago Senior Workers Reject Planned 5% Petroleum Tax, Threaten Strike

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the federal government’s planned 5 percent tax on petroleum products and issued a 14-day ultimatum to withdraw from it. The senior workers warned that failure to comply could trigger a nationwide strike. In a statement signed by its president-general, Comrade Festus Osifo, and secretary-general, Comrade Nuhu […]

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79 m. ago Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador

Tribune Online Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador Taiwan Representative and Head of Mission in Nigeria, Mr. Andy Yih Ping Liu, said the country is ready to work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse and real estate challenges. Speaking during the Annual General Meeting of FIABCI, Nigeria Chapter in Lagos, You Ping Liu, suggested the adoption of Taiwan model for the promotion of […] Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador Tribune Online

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89 m. ago How plant nematodes adversely affect farming in Nigeria—NOUN don

Tribune Online How plant nematodes adversely affect farming in Nigeria—NOUN don A professor of Nematology from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Monioluwa Omolara Olaniyi, has unraveled the world beneath the soil surface where “little known, yet devastating” to plant-parasitic nematodes usually attack roots, weaken crops, and open gateways to diseases. Olaniyi, who works in the Department of Biological Sciences, stated this on Thursday while […] How plant nematodes adversely affect farming in Nigeria—NOUN don Tribune Online

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1 hour ago YABATECH don gives reasons for incessant building collapse in Nigeria

The Dean, School of Environmental Studies, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr. Adesina Aladeloba, has traced the incessant building collapse in Nigeria to ineffectiveness poor communication from design stage. Delivering the 19th inaugural lecture of the college, titled “Communication: Why the ‘Tower’ Remained Abandoned Heretofore” at Yusuf Grillo Hall, Aladeloba explored how the fragmented and […] The post YABATECH don gives reasons for incessant building collapse in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Council Funds: Osun Govt Contests Jurisdiction Of Abuja Court

A legal battle began yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the Osun State government challenging the transfer of a suit from the Osogbo Division of the court to the Abuja. The suit seeks to restrain the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from opening accounts for the chairmen elected on the platform of the […]

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1 hour ago Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI

Tribune Online Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI The Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has emphasised that Nigeria cannot afford to rely on crude oil as the anchor of the economy in this century, and that agriculture remains Nigeria’s most strategic pathway to diversification, job creation, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth. Gabriel Idahosa, President/Chairman of Council, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and […] Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Educationist pledges to promote Nigerian languages, skills acquisition

An educationist and Chief Executive Officer, Rimax Institute of Science and Technology, Chief Livinus Okwara, has pledged to promote Igbo, other Nigerian languages and skills acquisition among the youth. Okwara, one of the earliest Nigerians to run a computer institute also pledged to establish skill acquisition centres abroad. Addressing newsmen ahead of his coronation ceremony […] The post Educationist pledges to promote Nigerian languages, skills acquisition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Eno to discover talents from 3000 contestants in A/ Ibom sport festival

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has said that talents would be discovered at the ongoing Sport Festival in the state. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the sport fiesta at Uyo Township stadium, Eno said the sporting event would save as an avenue for talent hunt which in turn […] The post Eno to discover talents from 3000 contestants in A/ Ibom sport festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago INEC Reveals Surge In Online Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 3.5 million Nigerians have completed online pre-registration. This is part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise aimed at enabling eligible citizens to participate in the 2027 general elections. The update was provided in a press release issued on Monday, by Sam Olumekun, […] The post INEC Reveals Surge In Online Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 30 individuals during the Maulud procession in Minna, accusing them of involvement in thuggery and other criminal activities. The arrests occurred on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. at various locations across Minna, including Angwan-Sarki, Limawa, Angwan-Daji, New-Market, Sabon-Gari, Kuta Road, Obasanjo Complex, Ogbomosho Street, Lagos Street, […] The post Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Amotekun Officers Petition Ondo Assembly Over Lack Of Formal Employment

  Operatives of the Ondo Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, have raised concerns over the non-issuance of appointment letters. The officers noted that this issue has persisted since their recruitment in 2020, leaving them without formal recognition or job security. The officers, through a petition to the Ondo State House of […] The post Amotekun Officers Petition Ondo Assembly Over Lack Of Formal Employment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “Zoning Presidential Tickets Is Strategy To Favour APC” – Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised concerns over the zoning of presidential tickets ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. He alleged that the zoning process is being manipulated to favour the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Monday, during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Momodu […] The post “Zoning Presidential Tickets Is Strategy To Favour APC” – Dele Momodu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s mounting debt. He warned that it has surpassed the country’s legal threshold and poses a significant risk to fiscal stability. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public […] The post Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Suspected Bandits Kill One, Abduct Three Passengers On Okene

Suspected bandits on Saturday reportedly killed a bystander and abducted three passengers traveling in an 18-seater bus along the Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi State. The incident, according to an informed source, occurred around 3:00 pm at Aku Village in Adavi Local Government Area. Tribune Online gathered that the Toyota bus (Registration No. Benue DAP 325 […] The post Suspected Bandits Kill One, Abduct Three Passengers On Okene-Lokoja Road In Kogi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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