16 m. ago W’Bank lends Nigeria $1.08bn for education, nutrition, economic boost

The World Bank has approved three financing operations totalling $1.08bn to support education, nutrition, and economic resilience in Nigeria. According to a statement on the bank’s website on Wednesday, the concessional loans are aimed at improving the quality of education, building household and community resilience, and enhancing nutrition for underserved groups. The statement read, “The Read More

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16 m. ago Kidnappers kill abducted Delta man in wife, children’s presence

A man, Godwin Anuka, who was kidnapped by suspected Fulani herders alongside his wife and two children in the Ubulu-Uku area of Delta State, has been killed in the presence of his wife and children. The Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilisation to the Delta State Governor, Harrison Gwamnishu, disclosed this in Read More

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40 m. ago Bassambiri peace panel submits interim report to Bayelsa exco

• Diri extends tenure, warns errant chiefs Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has received the interim report of the steering committee on resolution of the protracted crisis in Bassambiri community in Nembe Local Government Area of the State. The chairman, Vice Admiral Victor Ombu (retd), yesterday, presented the report during the 158th session of the […] The post Bassambiri peace panel submits interim report to Bayelsa exco appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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78 m. ago Edo poll: Ighodalo heads for A’Court as tribunal affirms Okpebholo gov

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party at last year’s election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, says he will appeal the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress the winner of the September 21, 2024 poll. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led Read More

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97 m. ago Ogun AG denies shielding murder suspect as community protests

The people of the Osuke community in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Wednesday, protested at the Governor’s Office at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta. The protesters alleged undue interference of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN) in the trial of an alleged land grabber and murder suspect, Elijah Adeogun. Read More

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1 hour ago APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory

• Gov extends Olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people  •PDP candidate goes to Appeal Court From Godwin Tsa, Abuja and Tony Osauzo, Benin Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on all citizens, including the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to join hands for the progress of Edo State, […] The post APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lawal tours mining sites in Anka, Maru, pledges improved security

From John Bassey, Gusau Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has assured that there will be an increase in revenue following significant improvements in security across the state. On Wednesday, the governor toured sites and mining factories in the Anka and Maru Local Government Areas. A statement by the spokesperson for the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed […] The post Lawal tours mining sites in Anka, Maru, pledges improved security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, over the tribunal judgement affirming his victory in the governorship election held in the state in September last year. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and […] The post Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Pecan Trust, She Leads Africa empower 200 female entrepreneurs

Tribune Online Pecan Trust, She Leads Africa empower 200 female entrepreneurs Pecan Trust Microfinance Bank continues to stand at the forefront of women’s empowerment by sponsoring the She Leads Africa Business Boost Lab, an initiative designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge needed to build successful businesses. Pecan Trust, She Leads Africa empower 200 female entrepreneurs Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Girls Education: MPC trains enumerators on AGILE project in Zamfara

Tribune Online Girls Education: MPC trains enumerators on AGILE project in Zamfara The Zamfara State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, in collaboration with Media and Publicity Consult (MPC), has embarked on training and capacity-building for enumerators on the importance of girls' education in the state. Girls Education: MPC trains enumerators on AGILE project in Zamfara Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP

Tribune Online Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Following the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He called on the opposition PDP and Ighodalo to join hands with him in the spirit of unity and work together for the progress […] Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang, CDS unveil drone, bomb manufacturing facility in Abuja

Tribune Online Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang, CDS unveil drone, bomb manufacturing facility in Abuja … as CDS decries diplomatic hurdles in defence equipment purchase The Govenor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang alongside the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa on Wednesday, inspected and unveiled a drone, missile and bomb manufacturing facility at BRIECH UAS Limited in Abuja. Governor Muftuang, while speaking at the unveiling ceremony, regretted that […] Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang, CDS unveil drone, bomb manufacturing facility in Abuja Tribune Online

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5 h. ago UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor

Tribune Online UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, dismissed petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Action Alliance (AA) and Accord Party (AP) seeking to nullify the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Edo state governor. In dismissing the petition by the PDP and […] UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Tribunal victory: Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has extended his hand of fellowship to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Asue Ighodalo, following his victory at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, just as he dedicated his triumph to the people of the state. The governor, in a statement signed by his […] The post Tribunal victory: Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Tribunal Affirms Electoral Victory Of Okpebholo As Edo Gov

The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as governor of Edo State. In a unanimous judgement on Wednesday night, the tribunal held that the petitioners failed to prove their case of over-voting in 320 polling units across the 18 local government areas of the state where election […]

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6 h. ago Kebbi disowns official over claim on homosexuals, lesbians statistics

The Kebbi State Government has refuted claims that the state has a high number of registered homosexuals and lesbians, specifically 15,979 and 18,567 respectively. Governor Nasir Idris, while reacting to a sermon delivered at an Islamic gathering by Dr. Nasir Kigo, the Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Office in Birnin Kebbi, dismissed the figures as Read More

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6 h. ago Senator Natasha Accuses Akpabio, Yahaya Bello Of Orchestrating Fake Recall

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of orchestrating her recall using fake constituents. She alleged that the move was politically motivated to undermine her mandate. Despite a government ban on rallies and processions, Natasha received a warm welcome from her supporters upon […] The post Senator Natasha Accuses Akpabio, Yahaya Bello Of Orchestrating Fake Recall appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Bayelsa gov urges citizens to maintain law, order amid rally dispute

The Governor of Bayelsa State,  Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration was not against rallies and would always abide by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in respecting the fundamental rights of individuals. Diri, who stated this on Wednesday at the 158th state executive council meeting in Yenagoa, said he would ensure Read More

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6 h. ago Yusuf condoles Emir Sanusi II, APC state chairman over passing of Galadiman Kano

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday extended his condolences to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Kano Emirate Council, and the Kano State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Abbas, over the passing of the revered Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sanusi. The late Galadiman Kano, who […] The post Yusuf condoles Emir Sanusi II, APC state chairman over passing of Galadiman Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Edo: Tribunal upholds Okpebholo’s victory, dismisses PDP, AA, AP petitions

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has unanimously upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). A three-member panel of the tribunal said, based on the evidence presented before it, it found no reason to nullify the outcome of the governorship contest […] The post Edo: Tribunal upholds Okpebholo’s victory, dismisses PDP, AA, AP petitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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