1 hour ago Rivers: Fubara Not Seen In Public, Assembly Resolves To Probe Ibas

Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened yesterday with a vow to probe the budget and expenditures of the former sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibik-Ete Ibas (Rtd), as the State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara’s whereabouts are unknown 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu lifted the state of emergency declaration. Earlier in the day, thousands of supporters […]

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1 hour ago Anambra Local Government Employees Protest Dues Diversion, Call For Massive Recruitment

Local government workers in Anambra State, under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), on Wednesday staged a protest at the Anambra State Government House over the alleged diversion of their check-off dues into a private account. The aggrieved workers also expressed concerns over the non-recruitment of fresh staff into the […] The post Anambra Local Government Employees Protest Dues Diversion, Call For Massive Recruitment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago PICTORIAL: NEC Endorses NASENI’s Solar Irrigation Pumps For Nationwide Rollout

The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed solar-powered irrigation pumps produced by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for nationwide rollout ahead of the 2025 dry season farming. The decision was taken at the 152nd meeting of the Council held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, chaired by Vice President Kashim […]

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13 h. ago Kogi Condemns CUSTECH Protest, Dismisses PWDs’ Marginalisation Claim

The state described claims of marginalisation in employment as “false,” insisting CUSTECH had already employed qualified persons with disabilities. The post Kogi Condemns CUSTECH Protest, Dismisses PWDs’ Marginalisation Claim appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Federal Pensioners Urge FG To Implement Approved Pension Increase

The Federal Civil Service Pensioners branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has called on the Federal Government to implement the N32,000 pension increase approved for retirees. In Abuja, the National President of the branch, Comrade Frederick Eguaoba, noted that while the new national minimum wage of N70,000 has been implemented for workers, pensioners […]

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24 h. ago Behavioural disorders and depression in African children common — Expert

Tribune Online Behavioural disorders and depression in African children common — Expert GIVEN Africa’s rapidly growing youth population, there is a greater need than ever for clear rules and easily available mental health treatments to address the increased frequency of depression and behavioural disorders in children on the continent. Professor Olayinka Omigbodun, a child psychiatrist, who made a call in her inaugural lecture entitled “Our Children’s Mental […] Behavioural disorders and depression in African children common — Expert Tribune Online

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24 h. ago NAMA extends advanced satellite AFTN system to 26 airports ahead AMHS migration

Tribune Online NAMA extends advanced satellite AFTN system to 26 airports ahead AMHS migration The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has taken another step in strengthening aeronautical communication across the nation with the extension of the Advanced Satellite System Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network (AFTN) from 14 airports to 26 airports nationwide. The upgraded AFTN, which operates on X.25 protocols, is designed to serve as a backup system to the […] NAMA extends advanced satellite AFTN system to 26 airports ahead AMHS migration Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Dangote Refinery rebuffs DAPPMAN’s N1.505trn subsidy demand, vows to defend position

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its stance on the recent publication regarding the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN). The refinery stated that any party aggrieved by the publication’s contents is entitled to seek legal redress, and they are prepared to defend their position. The refinery clarified that DAPPMAN’s sustained attacks stem […] The post Dangote Refinery rebuffs DAPPMAN’s N1.505trn subsidy demand, vows to defend position appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Cancer Society Reaffirms Support For Survivors, Engages Patients In Rivers

The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving survivorship support for cancer patients nationwide, while unveiling fresh initiatives to strengthen advocacy and care. As part of his ongoing nationwide engagement with survivors, NCS President Professor Abidemi Omonisi made this known during an interactive session with cancer survivors in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. […]

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37 h. ago Pensioners Vow Nationwide ‘Naked Protest’ Over Unpaid Entitlements

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners in Nigeria has issued a warning that its members will stage a nationwide naked demonstration on October 6 if the Federal Government fails to release their long-awaited palliatives and implement approved pension increases. The group’s National Chairman, Mr. Mukaila Ogunbote, made the announcement at a press conference held on Tuesday […] The post Pensioners Vow Nationwide ‘Naked Protest’ Over Unpaid Entitlements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago 4,000 CNG Trucks: Probe Dangote’s Road Safety Records, DAPPMAN Tells FRSC

The call comes on the heels of Dangote's newly launched Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks for direct supply of petroleum products to filling stations nationwide. The post 4,000 CNG Trucks: Probe Dangote’s Road Safety Records, DAPPMAN Tells FRSC appeared first on Channels Television.

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42 h. ago Police vow to hunt killers of widow murdered on farm in Bauchi

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has vowed to track down and prosecute those behind the gruesome murder of a widow, Mrs. Salome Benjamin, whose lifeless body was discovered on her farm in Kafin Tafawa, a community in Bauchi metropolis. Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohammad Wakil, who spoke […] The post Police vow to hunt killers of widow murdered on farm in Bauchi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Pensioners threaten nationwide ‘naked protest’ over unpaid benefits

Tribune Online Pensioners threaten nationwide ‘naked protest’ over unpaid benefits “When we enquired, we were told our N32,000 increment was omitted from both the 2024 and 2025 Pensioners threaten nationwide ‘naked protest’ over unpaid benefits Tribune Online

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59 h. ago Bida Poly Deploys Soldiers As Exam Invigilators As Lecturers Stay Away

The lingering industrial crisis at the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, took a dramatic turn on Monday as soldiers were reportedly deployed to secure examination halls following threats from the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP). Recall that ASUP had on September 15 declared an indefinite strike over 18 months of unpaid excess workload allowances. […]

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60 h. ago Court slams N1.7bn judgement sum against Anambra firm over unpaid debt

Tribune Online Court slams N1.7bn judgement sum against Anambra firm over unpaid debt A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered an Anambra State-owned company and seven other defendants to pay the sum of N1.703 billion in a debt recovery suit. Court slams N1.7bn judgement sum against Anambra firm over unpaid debt Tribune Online

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60 h. ago 58,820 Nigerian youths sign up for YDPAT nationwide — Olawande

Tribune Online 58,820 Nigerian youths sign up for YDPAT nationwide — Olawande The Federal Government has revealed that a total of 58,820 young Nigerians signed up from all six geopolitical zones of the country to participate in 58,820 Nigerian youths sign up for YDPAT nationwide — Olawande Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Voter Registration: 4.44m Nigerians Register Online In 4 Weeks

A total of 4,445,505 Nigerians have pre-registered online in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the last four weeks. According to INEC, the combined figures of the completed online pre-registration and the physical (in-person) registration stood at 509,929 as at last Friday. LEADERSHIP reports that while the online pre-registration started on August 18, […]

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3 d. ago Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget

Tribune Online Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has expressed its plans to improve the welfare of Nigeria’s retirees, with pension harmonization, health insurance for Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, and the full implementation of the N32,000 pension increment topping its 2026 budget proposal. This was revealed last week when PTAD hosted members of the House of […] Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget Tribune Online

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3 d. ago NASU, SSANU threaten strike over unpaid allowances, withheld salaries

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have issued a seven-day strike notice to the Federal Government over unresolved labour matters affecting their members in universities and inter-university centres. In a letter jointly signed by NASU General Secretary, Prince […] The post NASU, SSANU threaten strike over unpaid allowances, withheld salaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NELFUND seeks NASS’ support on 25% allocation from new development levy

Tribune Online NELFUND seeks NASS’ support on 25% allocation from new development levy Equally important is intensive nationwide sensitisation, which will ensure that students, families, and institutions fully understand... NELFUND seeks NASS’ support on 25% allocation from new development levy Tribune Online

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