6 h. ago Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs

Tribune Online Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs charges contractors on project specifications  The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Honourable Aderemi Oseni, has urged contractors to adhere strictly to project specifications, saying poor quality work had been a major factor in road failures across Nigeria. Oseni, an engineer representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo […] Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Oyo govt launches free surgery to correct complications of elephantiasis

Tribune Online Oyo govt launches free surgery to correct complications of elephantiasis The Oyo State government announced a free hydrocele operation on Monday to reduce the consequences of lymphatic filariasis, often known as elephantiasis, throughout the state as part of its dedication to health and well-being. Oyo govt launches free surgery to correct complications of elephantiasis Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Braithwaite family slams Obasanjo over comments on late father

The family of the late Dr Tunji Braithwaite has strongly condemned former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent comments about their father, calling them an offensive and failed attempt to tarnish his towering legacy. At the book launch of former military ruler General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida on February 20, 2025, Obasanjo referred to Braithwaite as “such a Read More

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7 h. ago PICTORIAL: Oyo Gov’t Set To Receive Sierra Leonean President As Makinde Visits Agribusiness Industrial Hub

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde was on Sunday joined by the Director General of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Simeon Ehui together with a good friend, Nigel Pickard on an inspection visit to the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo, Oyo State. Govenor Makinde who disclosed this on his Facebook Page Monday, said […]

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7 h. ago PHOTOS: Oluremi Tinubu distributes kits to midwives, supports traders in N’West

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has officially launched the distribution of professional kits to midwives across the North-West geopolitical zone. The initiative, spearheaded by the Renewed Hope Initiative, took place in Kaduna State, with the First Ladies of all seven North-West states in attendance. Highlighting the vital role of midwives in improving healthcare outcomes, Tinubu Read More

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8 h. ago Braithwaite’s Family Faults Obasanjo’s Comment On Patriarch At IBB’s Book Launch

The family of the late legal luminary, Dr Tunji Braithwaite has faulted recent comments by former President Olusegun Obasanjo against their father at the book launch of former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), describing it as, “offensive” and “a failed attempt to tarnish his towering legacy.” The family maintained that the former president could […]

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8 h. ago IPMAN threatens shutdown in S’West as LASTMA impounds 30 tankers

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association, South-West Zone, has vowed that it will shut down operations across the region if the 30 tankers arrested by the Lagos State government are not released. The Chairman, IPMAN Western Zone, Joseph Akanni, made this known on Monday, during an interview with newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Akanni Read More

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8 h. ago IPMAN threatens shutdown in S’West as LASMA impounds 30 tankers

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association, South-West Zone, has vowed that it will shut down operations across the region if the 30 tankers arrested by the Lagos State government are not released. The Chairman, IPMAN Western Zone, Joseph Akanni, made this known on Monday, during an interview with newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Akanni Read More

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9 h. ago Speaker Abbas launches campaign against drug abuse, domestic violence

Tribune Online Speaker Abbas launches campaign against drug abuse, domestic violence The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday launched a sensitization campaign against the rising cases of drug abuse and domestic violence in the North-West geopolitical zone, stating that urgent action is required.   Hon. Abbas made the call in Kaduna State during the flag-off of the Sensitization Campaign Against Drug […] Speaker Abbas launches campaign against drug abuse, domestic violence Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Youth Ministry, UNESCO partner to train civil servants in digital skills

Tribune Online Youth Ministry, UNESCO partner to train civil servants in digital skills The Federal Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has launched a transformative capacity-building programme to enhance skills in Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence for both senior management and junior staff members of the Ministry. Youth Ministry, UNESCO partner to train civil servants in digital skills Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Portable Announces New EP ‘Ogo Wanted’ Amid Legal Troubles With Ogun Govt

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has announced his upcoming extended play (EP), ‘Ogo Wanted’. The singer shared the poster of the unreleased project on Instagram on Sunday. He accompanied the announcement with the caption that reads, “Ogo Wanted. Music money pass yahoo. Zehnation, many many inspiration”. READ MORE: Portable Hikes Performance Fee […] The post Portable Announces New EP ‘Ogo Wanted’ Amid Legal Troubles With Ogun Govt appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Katsina Police Probe Varsity Student’s Death By Civilian JTF

The Katsina State Police Command has launched an investigation into a tragic shooting incident involving a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in Dutsinma local government area of the State. The incident, which occurred on February 23, 2025, led to the death of Sa’idu Abdulkadir, a 400-level student of the Federal University Dutsinma […]

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11 h. ago 70% Of Nigerians Don’t Pay Tax Despite High Expectations From Gov’t – Akpabio

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that not more than 30% of Nigerians pay tax to the federal government, despite high expectations for improved infrastructure, education, and security. Akpabio stated this yesterday in Abuja while declaring open the public hearing on foue tax reform bills forwarded to the National Assembly on October 3, […]

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11 h. ago Oyo APC Chides Makinde Over Comments On Osun Political Crisis

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has cautioned Governor Seyi Makinde against dabbling into the Osun State political crisis. The party’s publicity secretary, Olawale Sadare, in a statement in Ibadan on Monday, asked Makinde to desist from embarking on further actions capable of inciting the people of Osun against one another. Governor Makinde […]

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13 h. ago Federal Gov’t Suspends Council Meeting Over LG Crisis In Osun

The meeting of the National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy earlier scheduled to be held in Osun State from February 25 to 27, 2025 has been postponed. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the postponement, citing the heightened political tensions due to the crisis that erupted recently over local […]

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14 h. ago Meridianbet Launches in Nigeria with the Biggest ACCA Bonus – Up to 1000%

Lagos, Nigeria – A new chapter in Nigeria’s sports betting market begins as Meridianbet, a global betting company with over three decades of experience, officially launches in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with Masterslive Network. Building on its success in African markets like Tanzania and South Africa, Meridianbet is set to bring a world-class betting Read More

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14 h. ago Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy With FG’s Support – Gov Makinde Warns APC

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has issued warning to All Progressive Congress to avoid setting Osun State on fire amid political unrest in the state. Governor Makinde’s statement is coming, following a just concluded Local Government election held on the 22nd of February, 2025, across 30 LGAs in Osun. Speaking on Sunday during the swearing-in […] The post Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy With FG’s Support – Gov Makinde Warns APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Zelensky hails Ukraine’s resistance as Russia’s invasion clocks three years

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky hailed his country’s “resistance” and “heroism” on Monday on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion as European leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch what he called a “special military operation” set off the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II. Read More

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16 h. ago German election winner, Merz, admits tough road to build govt

Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz faced an uphill struggle to build a coalition government on Monday, a day after an election which saw a record performance by the right. Merz has warned against more paralysis in Berlin at a time US President Donald Trump is driving head-spinning change, the German economy is in recession, Read More

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17 h. ago Rep Oseni calls for improved road construction standards in Nigeria

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr Aderemi Oseni, has called on contractors to strictly follow project specifications, highlighting substandard work as a key contributor to road failures across Nigeria. Speaking at the Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders Engagement over the weekend, a forum organised […] The post Rep Oseni calls for improved road construction standards in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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