9 h. ago Umahi defends Lagos bridge closure, to probe state controller’s action

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the controversial closure of the Independence Lagos bridge, attributing the decision to a potential safety hazard that could have led to loss of life. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels TV on Friday, Umahi expressed frustration with the State Controller who authorised the closure but acknowledged her Read More

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12 h. ago FG Reopens Independence Bridge, Begs Lagosians Over Lack Of Proper Communication

Federal Government has officially reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos State following emergency repair works. Speaking at the reopening ceremony on Friday, Minister of Works, David Umahi, said that the closure was prompted by a structural failure involving the approach slab of the bridge, which caved in due to a faulty design. Umahi noted that […] The post FG Reopens Independence Bridge, Begs Lagosians Over Lack Of Proper Communication appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Otti laments fire service failure in Aba blaze, orders probe

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, Friday expressed his rage at the men of Abia Fire Service, Aba who switched off their phones as a two-storey building was burnt down in Aba Tuesday night, destroying cash and property worth millions of naira. Nothing was salvaged as the two flats on the 2nd floor of the building Read More

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14 h. ago FairMoney’s Commercial Paper Oversubscribed – Raises N5.3 billion, A Testament to Strong Financial Performance and Investor Confidence

FairMoney, a leading provider of innovative financial services and digital lender in Nigeria, is thrilled to announce the successful raising read more FairMoney’s Commercial Paper Oversubscribed – Raises N5.3 billion, A Testament to Strong Financial Performance and Investor Confidence

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19 h. ago Contract racketeering: PDP chieftain demands EFCC probe of Ebonyi commissioners

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ebonyi State, Moses Idika, on Friday, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to commence an immediate investigation into the alleged involvement of some government officials recently arrested on the order of Governor Francis Nwifuru for contract racketeering. Idika, who made the appeal in a statement Read More

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21 h. ago Alleged harassment: Keke operators in Abia protest, appeal for Otti’s intervention 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   Some tricycle operators in Aba, Abia State have staged a peaceful demonstration against alleged harassment by security operatives and the denial of her members to register under its association approved by government, by a rival group. They have therefore called on Governor Alex Otti to intervene.   The protesters under […] The post Alleged harassment: Keke operators in Abia protest, appeal for Otti’s intervention  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Edo killings: Nigerians’ lives are sacred, state police way forward ─ PFN President

Tribune Online Edo killings: Nigerians’ lives are sacred, state police way forward ─ PFN President The cleric, while describing the Edo killings as a terrible extrajudicial and evil act, lamented that PFN is worried that other similar inhuman killings have been going on in the country Edo killings: Nigerians’ lives are sacred, state police way forward ─ PFN President Tribune Online

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24 h. ago NYSC Confirms Payment Of N77,000 Minimum Wage Arrears To Outgone Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has guaranteed that corps members who just finished their national service will be paid the outstanding arrears of the N77,000 allowance. Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu, Director-General of the NYSC, made the assurance during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation session for heads of corps producing institutions and other stakeholders on […] The post NYSC Confirms Payment Of N77,000 Minimum Wage Arrears To Outgone Corps Members appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Sokoto police offers free medical care in national police day celebration

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto   The Sokoto State Police Command marked National Police Day with a free medical outreach program, providing essential healthcare services to residents across the state.     The outreach, held at the Sokoto Central Motor Park, offered medical consultations, blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, malaria testing, and distribution of   essential medications as […] The post Sokoto police offers free medical care in national police day celebration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

25 h. ago Why traditional sales tactics fail in Nigeria’s SaaS industry—solutions

Nigeria’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry is maturing rapidly, yet many companies still rely on outdated sales tactics to boost adoption. Cold read more Why traditional sales tactics fail in Nigeria’s SaaS industry—solutions

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30 h. ago 2025 pilgrimage exercise: NCPC opens bid for ground handling, airlifting

Tribune Online 2025 pilgrimage exercise: NCPC opens bid for ground handling, airlifting THE Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has opened a bid for the expression of interest for the 2025 Pilgrimage exercise for ground handling and airlifting with the service providers. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop […] 2025 pilgrimage exercise: NCPC opens bid for ground handling, airlifting Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Manufacturers regaining confidence as forex stabilises – MAN

Manufacturers are optimistic about the stability of the sector following a challenging period of unsold inventory and economic uncertainty, according to the Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, George Onafowokan. The PUNCH reported in 2024 that the MAN Ogun State chairman lamented the unsold inventory of members rising to N350bn due Read More

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30 h. ago “They Exposed Us To Hyenas, Snakes, Used Us As Shield Against Military Airstrikes” – Ex

Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), has shared the traumatic details of his two-month kidnapping ordeal at the hands of terrorists. Tsiga and other captives were held in a dense forest surrounded by hills, where they were exposed to dangerous wildlife, including hyenas and snakes. Despite the […] The post “They Exposed Us To Hyenas, Snakes, Used Us As Shield Against Military Airstrikes” – Ex-NYSC DG Tsiga On Experience With Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Court stops police, DSS from arresting Fubara’s chief of staff

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has barred the Nigerian Police and the Department of State Services from arresting or summoning Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended state governor, over allegations made by the former Rivers Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Justice I.P.C. Igwe issued the ruling in Suit Read More

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35 h. ago Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra

Tribune Online Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has lamented that it lost over N160 million to the demolition of houses and shops carried out by the Onitsha South Local Government Area on its right-of-way at the River Niger banks. The Area Manager of NIWA, Mr Suleiman Nicholas, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday, during a joint […] Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra Tribune Online

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35 h. ago FG committed to provide accessible, affordable rural healthcare — Oluremi Tinubu

Tribune Online FG committed to provide accessible, affordable rural healthcare — Oluremi Tinubu First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has promised that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to providing accessible and affordable rural healthcare in the Niger Delta region and other parts of the country that have suffered neglect for years. Senator Tinubu, stated this during the launching of access to health insurance services for vulnerable people and commissioning […] FG committed to provide accessible, affordable rural healthcare — Oluremi Tinubu Tribune Online

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35 h. ago ‘Bandits Fed Us Once A Week, Used Us As Shield Against Airstrikes’, Ex

The former director-general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Isma’ila Tsiga (retd.), has recounted his ordeal in bandits’ captivity. LEADERSHIP reported that Tsiga was kidnapped on February 5, 2025, in his hometown of Tsiga, in Bakori local government area of Katsina State, alongside nine other residents. He was released by his abductors […]

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35 h. ago 2 Suspects Arrested As Delta Police Probe Murder Of Site Engineer By Employees

  The Delta State Command have opened investigations into the case of a site engineer identified as Chigozie Udalor Eho, who was murdered by his employees at a project site after they discovered he had a lot of money in his bank account. The spokesperson of the Command, SP Bright Edafe, narrated that on December […]

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35 h. ago Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG

Tribune Online Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu, has disclosed that corps members who recently completed the national service would be paid the arrears of the N77,000 allowance. Nafiu made this known during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation workshop for heads of corps producing institutions and other stakeholders on Thursday in […] Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG Tribune Online

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36 h. ago PICTORIAL: NSA Ribadu Reunites Gen. Tsiga, Amb. Yohanna, 17 Other Kidnap Victims With Families

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, handed over Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), Ambassador Gideon Yohanna, and 17 other kidnap victims to their families in Abuja. Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was kidnapped on February 5, 2025, in his hometown of Tsiga, in Bakori local government […]

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