75 m. ago Abubakar Lawal: Death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda confirmed

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death of a former Nigerian Under-20 international footballer, Mr Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda. The Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, in a statement issued in Abuja, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is deeply saddened by the tragic death of […] The post Abubakar Lawal: Death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda confirmed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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97 m. ago APC aspirant vows to break APGA’s hold on Anambra, defeat Soludo

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Obiora Okonkwo, has vowed to end Anambra’s status as a one-party state by defeating Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the November 5 election. The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines made this declaration on Tuesday at the APC national secretariat in Abuja after submitting his nomination and expression Read More

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1 hour ago US expands visa restrictions on Cubans linked to labor export program

Tribune Online US expands visa restrictions on Cubans linked to labor export program In a statement on Tuesday, Rubio stated that the policy now applies to current or former Cuban government officials, as well as foreign government officials believed to be responsible for or involved in the program.  US expands visa restrictions on Cubans linked to labor export program Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Enugu House of Assembly introduces a Bill to Regulate Agency and Legal Fees

Seeks to abolish caution fee In response to the growing complaints by Enugu State residents over the rising exploitation of tenants and prospective tenants by landlords, the Enugu State House of Assembly has introduced a bill to checkmate the alleged excesses. Entitled “the Bill for a Law to Amend the Landlord and Tenant Law, CAP. […] The post Enugu House of Assembly introduces a Bill to Regulate Agency and Legal Fees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Rent: Enugu Assembly moves to regulate caution, agency, legal fee to 10%

Tribune Online Rent: Enugu Assembly moves to regulate caution, agency, legal fee to 10% The Enugu State House of Assembly is considering a bill to regulate agency and legal fees for tenancy agreements, and to ban caution fees charged by landlords. Rent: Enugu Assembly moves to regulate caution, agency, legal fee to 10% Tribune Online

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2 h. ago CBN frustrating probe into N30trn ‘ways and means’ advance — Senate panel

Tribune Online CBN frustrating probe into N30trn ‘ways and means’ advance — Senate panel The Senate Ad-hoc Committee investigating the N30 trillion Ways Means advance incurred by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of frustrating the probe. CBN frustrating probe into N30trn ‘ways and means’ advance — Senate panel Tribune Online

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2 h. ago DStv, GOtv offer subscribers plans to alleviate price increase

To mitigate the recent tariff adjustments announced for customers, leading pay television service provider MultiChoice Nigeria plans to offer a support package for DStv and GOtv subscribers. In a message to subscribers on Monday, the company stated that starting from 1 March, new tariffs will apply to DStv and GOtv packages. According to the company, […] The post DStv, GOtv offer subscribers plans to alleviate price increase appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Court stops police from using DNA result in paternity case against ex

The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigerian Police Force from presenting a DNA test result as evidence in a paternity dispute involving a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, and Hadiza Baffa. Baffa and Turaki are embroiled in a legal paternity dispute, with Baffa asserting that the former Read More

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3 h. ago PDP aspirants to pay N40m fee for Anambra gov’ship nomination forms

Tribune Online PDP aspirants to pay N40m fee for Anambra gov’ship nomination forms The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pegged the cost of its nomination and expression of interest forms for the Anambra State governorship election at ₦35 million and ₦5 million, respectively, bringing the total to ₦40 million. PDP aspirants to pay N40m fee for Anambra gov’ship nomination forms Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Obasanjo, Osinbajo, African leaders move to tackle debt crisis

Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Chair), Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice President of the Federal Republic read more Obasanjo, Osinbajo, African leaders move to tackle debt crisis

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4 h. ago Anambra guber: Supporters purchase APC forms, urge Edozie Madu to join race

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Supporters and Stakeholders from Anambra State have purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for Edozie Madu, to contest the November 8 Anambra off-cycle governorship election. The stakeholders under the umbrella of Save Anambra Movement (SAM) also pleaded with the aspirant to rescue the State from […] The post Anambra guber: Supporters purchase APC forms, urge Edozie Madu to join race appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Seun Kuti Distances Himself From Babangida’s Book, Insists He Knows Enough

Renowned Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has responded to the controversy surrounding former military president Ibrahim Babangida’s newly released book. Notably, the former military leader recently introduced his book, A Journey in Service. The revelations in the book have sparked widespread discussions, as it provided insight into some key events in the nation’s history. READ MORE: […] The post Seun Kuti Distances Himself From Babangida’s Book, Insists He Knows Enough appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigeria’s LNG loses $380m in London court over 19 undelivered cargoes

A London court has ruled that Nigeria LNG Limited, the country’s biggest gas exporter must pay $380 million to global read more Nigeria’s LNG loses $380m in London court over 19 undelivered cargoes

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5 h. ago Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade

Tribune Online Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade Lagos State Government on Tuesday, formally unveiled Operation Quadrant Ignite (OQI), saying that through the bold initiative, it seeks to transform the Lekki Economic Zone (LEZ) into Africa’s premier destination for manufacturing, trade, and investment. Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Anambra ticket: Okonkwo, Chukwuma, Obinna, others should step down for me – Umeoji

Tribune Online Anambra ticket: Okonkwo, Chukwuma, Obinna, others should step down for me – Umeoji Ahead March 5, conduct of the All Progressives Congress primary to produce its candidate for the Anambra Governorship election, one of the aspirants, Chukuma Umeoji has urged other contenders for the ticket to step down for him. Anambra ticket: Okonkwo, Chukwuma, Obinna, others should step down for me – Umeoji Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Pay our entitlements, 21,000 disengaged teachers beg Kaduna gov

A group known as the Kaduna State Illegally Disengaged Teachers Forum, has appealed to Governor Uba Sani to consider paying all their entitlements immediately. The teachers who were sacked in 2017 under Governor Nasiru El-Rufai’s administration, said they’re facing untold hardship to date, hence their decision to come out and appeal to Governor Uba Sani. Read More

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8 h. ago Recognise Abiola as former president, Orji Kalu tells Tinubu

Former Abia State Governor and current Senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to officially recognise the late Chief MKO Abiola as one of Nigeria’s past presidents. Kalu suggested that Abiola’s portrait should be placed alongside those of other former leaders at the Presidential Villa as a sign of Read More

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8 h. ago Kalu Urges IBB To Expose Those Behind June 12 Election Annulment

Former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on former military president Ibrahim Babangida to fully disclose the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election in the second edition of his book. Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Senator Kalu responded to recent […]

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8 h. ago Why Tinubu should recognise Abiola as former president — Orji Kalu

Tribune Online Why Tinubu should recognise Abiola as former president — Orji Kalu “Yes, Abiola won the election. And I will say President Tinubu should declare him a president posthumously" Why Tinubu should recognise Abiola as former president — Orji Kalu Tribune Online

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10 h. ago IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo

Tribune Online IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo An elder statesman, Dr. Chike Obidigbo, has described the recently unveiled memoir of former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as an authoritative exposition of the impediments to Nigeria’s progress. IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo Tribune Online

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