86 m. ago PICTORIAL: Army Smashes Gunrunning Syndicate, Arrests 35 Suspected Oil Thieves In Niger Delta

  Troops of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have smashed gunrunning syndicate noted for trafficking small arms and light weapons to criminals across the Niger Delta region. The troops also arrested no fewer than 35 suspects, destroyed six illegal refining sites and confiscated over 14,000 litres of stolen products, in consolidating on the ongoing […]

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1 hour ago Two suspects arrested for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi. According to him, “In its sustained efforts to ensure zero tolerance […] The post Two suspects arrested for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago N300bn Loan: Oyo APC Protests Alleged Victimisation Of Lawmaker

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State yesterday protested the alleged victimisation of one of its lawmakers, Ibraheem Shittu, who leaked the N300 billion fresh loan approved by the state’s House of Assembly for Governor Seyi Makinde. The protest, which started in the early hours at the APC Secretariat in Oke Ado area of Ibadan, […]

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3 h. ago Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes

Tribune Online Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Barring unforeseen circumstances, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly will return to office on September 18. Indications that the suspended governor, his deputy, as well as the state lawmakers will return to office were rife last week after a closed-door meeting between […] Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Okpebholo implements unprecedented reforms in Edo civil service

Tribune Online Okpebholo implements unprecedented reforms in Edo civil service Edo State  governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has, within nine months of assuming office, undertaken bold and historic reforms that are transforming the state’s civil and public service into one of the most efficient and professional in the federation. The state’s Head of Service (HoS), Dr  Anthony Okungbowa, who is championing the reforms on behalf of […] Okpebholo implements unprecedented reforms in Edo civil service Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Nigerians are paying for the ineptitude of their leaders —Engr Femi Babalola

Tribune Online Nigerians are paying for the ineptitude of their leaders —Engr Femi Babalola Nigeria, in the past few decades, has been battling with crises that have led some analysts to believe that the nation is jinxed. But a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Engr. Femi Babalola, in this interview, declares that citizens of the country have been suffering from the ineptitude of their […] Nigerians are paying for the ineptitude of their leaders —Engr Femi Babalola Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (3)

Tribune Online Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (3) It is clear from the above position of the Constitution that any State House of Assembly can be taken over by the National Assembly given the circumstances as prescribed in the Constitution, and in compliance with section 1 (2) thereof. This is as far as it goes. The Constitution nevertheless did not donate any power […] Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (3) Tribune Online

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6 h. ago ‘Policy, Infrastructure, Business Models Critical To Shape Audience Behaviour’

The founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Afiatv, Emeka Mba, has said that beyond trends, policy, infrastructure, and business models play a fundamental role in shaping audience behaviour. Speaking on the topic, ‘The New Viewers: Trends in Taste and Psychology,’ while addressing participants of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP-4) at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, […]

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8 h. ago Educationist pledges to promote Nigerian languages, skills acquisition

An educationist and Chief Executive Officer, Rimax Institute of Science and Technology, Chief Livinus Okwara, has pledged to promote Igbo, other Nigerian languages and skills acquisition among the youth. Okwara, one of the earliest Nigerians to run a computer institute also pledged to establish skill acquisition centres abroad. Addressing newsmen ahead of his coronation ceremony […] The post Educationist pledges to promote Nigerian languages, skills acquisition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Don’t Mislead Public, Kano Government Admonishes Journalists

Kano State government has cautioned practitioners to uphold media ethics and operate strictly within journalism standards to avoid misleading the public. The commissioner for Information and Home Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, made call during a press briefing following reports on corruption allegations against some officials. He said the allegations were before the court and under […]

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8 h. ago Governor Sule Reappoints Wandai As Electoral Commission Chairman

Nasarawa State governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has reappointed Barr. Ayuba Wandai Usman as chairman, Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC). His appointment was announced by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Ho. Danladi Jatau, during the proceedings yesterday in Lafia, the state capital Jatau said the House received an official communication from the governor […]

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8 h. ago INEC Reveals Surge In Online Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 3.5 million Nigerians have completed online pre-registration. This is part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise aimed at enabling eligible citizens to participate in the 2027 general elections. The update was provided in a press release issued on Monday, by Sam Olumekun, […] The post INEC Reveals Surge In Online Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Amotekun Officers Petition Ondo Assembly Over Lack Of Formal Employment

  Operatives of the Ondo Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, have raised concerns over the non-issuance of appointment letters. The officers noted that this issue has persisted since their recruitment in 2020, leaving them without formal recognition or job security. The officers, through a petition to the Ondo State House of […] The post Amotekun Officers Petition Ondo Assembly Over Lack Of Formal Employment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Oyo APC Alleges Lawmaker Persecution Over N300bn Loan, Calls For Protest

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) organised a peaceful demonstration on Monday in response to what it described as the alleged victimisation of one of its lawmakers, Ibraheem Shittu. The rally commenced in the early hours at the APC secretariat in the Oke Ado area of Ibadan. Daily Post correspondent observed […] The post Oyo APC Alleges Lawmaker Persecution Over N300bn Loan, Calls For Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Nursing Council Ends Rule That Expelled Students After Three Exam Failures

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially scrapped its long-standing policy that eliminated students from training after three unsuccessful attempts at the Council’s professional examinations. Under the new reform, affected students will now be allowed to retake only the specific section they failed until they achieve a passing score, provided they maintain […] The post Nursing Council Ends Rule That Expelled Students After Three Exam Failures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Lagos Cracks Down On Illegal Traders Blocking Mile 2 Traffic

The Lagos State Government, through its enforcement unit, has removed street traders operating illegally at 2nd Rainbow Junction, inward Mile 2, in a bid to restore order and improve traffic flow. Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Monday, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to maintaining order on the […] The post Lagos Cracks Down On Illegal Traders Blocking Mile 2 Traffic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NISCN Urges Wike To End Motor Touting, Textbook Scams In Abuja

The National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (NISCN) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to urgently address what it described as “terrorism” by workers in the transportation sector in Abuja. NISCN, established by the Federal Government in 1964 and officially gazetted in 1989, said it was worried by […]

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14 h. ago Focus on governance, leave comedy, YPP gov candidate hits Soludo

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Governorship Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), in the Anambra State poll, Paul Chukwuma, has challenged Governor, Charles Soludo, to focus on governance and to protect the citizens from the grip of bandits, instead veering into comedy. Chukwuma, in a statement yesterday, said it was time for Soludo to showcase […] The post Focus on governance, leave comedy, YPP gov candidate hits Soludo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO

Tribune Online Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Victor Isuku, said the police have the right to breakdown doors or enter through the ceiling to Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Oyo govt, others yet to ascertain source of discovered AGO substance in Ibadan household well

Tribune Online Oyo govt, others yet to ascertain source of discovered AGO substance in Ibadan household well Oyo State Government, residents, and other stakeholders are yet to ascertain the source of a substance suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), popularly known as diesel, discovered inside a well... Oyo govt, others yet to ascertain source of discovered AGO substance in Ibadan household well Tribune Online

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