3 h. ago Chief Joop Berkhout – Lover of books and grand father of book publishing in Nigeria

Joop Berkhout was an incredible human being, a work horse and impulsively generous. What a man, what a life! I read more Chief Joop Berkhout – Lover of books and grand father of book publishing in Nigeria

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3 h. ago Missing Persons Crisis: Urgent Call For Action From Government, Security Agencies

The issue of missing persons in Nigeria is a long-standing challenge that requires urgent attention from both society and the government at all levels. Amidst the numerous security challenges the country faces, this problem highlights the nation’s broader insecurity and the failure to implement effective tracking systems. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) […]

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4 h. ago EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a step in restoring justice to foreign fraud victims. As a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices, the EFCC, handed over a total sum of $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to American, Spanish and Swiss victims of […] The post EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago AIT, Channels TV apologise to DSS over reports on Lagos Assembly Incident

Africa Independent Television and Channels Television have publicly apologised to the Department of State Services over their reports on the agency’s involvement in the Lagos State House of Assembly crisis on February 17. AIT News, in an official statement during its News Hour program, retracted its initial report clarifying that its reporting was based on Read More

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4 h. ago SWAN Ibadan Chapter Partners with Oyo State Hospital Management Board for Free Medical Outreach

Tribune Online SWAN Ibadan Chapter Partners with Oyo State Hospital Management Board for Free Medical Outreach In a remarkable demonstration of community service and social responsibility, the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Ibadan Chapter, in collaboration with the Oyo State Hospital Management Board, organized a Free Medical Outreach aimed at providing essential healthcare services to the public. The initiative, which took place in Ibadan, brought together medical professionals, volunteers, […] SWAN Ibadan Chapter Partners with Oyo State Hospital Management Board for Free Medical Outreach Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Osun LG poll: Adeleke votes, commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law

Tribune Online Osun LG poll: Adeleke votes, commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law According to him, "the President is a true democrat with huge democratic credentials, submitting that his administration has all along been very supportive and collaborative with the federal government." Osun LG poll: Adeleke votes, commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Analysts Seek Effective Implementation Of Fiscal, Tax Reforms

Agusto & Co, a Pan-African credit rating and research agency, has provided insights on ongoing tax reforms and outlook for the domestic economy. Industry leaders, policymakers, and economic experts converged on Agusto & Co’s 2025 Economic Roundtable to discuss critical issues shaping the African economy, with a particular focus on Nigeria’s economic trajectory. Held in […]

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6 h. ago FG to employ health workers, engage diaspora to curb japa syndrome – Minister

The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, said on Friday that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to providing adequate and qualitative healthcare delivery for all Nigerians. The minister disclosed that part of the Federal Government’s plan to tackle the challenge of brain drain in the health sector is to recruit more health professionals Read More

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6 h. ago Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market

Tribune Online Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has uncovered another two trucks of fake and expired drugs at the plumbing section of Onitsha market, Anambra State, in the ongoing war against fake, counterfeit, unregistered and expired drugs in the state. The new development was made known to Journalists by the Director […] Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market Tribune Online

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7 h. ago NITDA partners Flutterwave, Alami to expand digital access for SMEs

The National Information Technology Development Agency has reached an agreement with payments technology firm Flutterwave and a private investment company, Alami, to accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy. The partnership seeks to equip small and medium-sized enterprises with the necessary tools to thrive in an increasingly digital marketplace, the country’s technology agency said in a statement on Read More

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9 h. ago After Ban On Suspects’ Parade, CSOs, Lawyers Move Against Torture

Following the recent ban on the public parade of suspects by law enforcement agencies, some lawyers and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country have called on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to extend the measure to torture and other human rights violations in the justice system. They said that Nigeria […]

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9 h. ago 7 Years After Nigeria’s N40bn Floating Dry Dock Rots Away In Lagos

Seven years after it was delivered by a foreign contractor, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is yet to deploy its N40 billion (current exchange rate N600 billion) Modular Floating Dock for industry use, as the facility is currently rotting away at the Naval Jetty in Apapa, Lagos. The floating dock, which can […]

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11 h. ago Light Up Lagos: Sanitising youths on drug abuse, skill empowerment

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has unveiled a new initiative to tackle drug abuse and cultism among youths, read more Light Up Lagos: Sanitising youths on drug abuse, skill empowerment

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12 h. ago We’re fighting insecurity, engaging our youths in Taraba –Gov Kefas

Following his participation in the just concluded Munich Security Conference, Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, in this interview, addressed critical issues facing Nigeria and his state, ranging from economic strategies and food security to climate change and security challenges. Kefas emphasized the importance of international collaboration and strategic partnerships to drive development and address […] The post We’re fighting insecurity, engaging our youths in Taraba –Gov Kefas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago How we tackled cultism in Kogi Poly –Prof Salisu Ogbo, Rector

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja was, before now, a hotbed and breeding ground for cultists, rapists and all other criminals, who had unleashed violence, including killings, on the polytechnic community. Prof. Salisu Usman Ogbo was appointed rector of the over 32-year-old polytechnic in 2021 by former governor Yahaya Bello to salvage the […] The post How we tackled cultism in Kogi Poly –Prof Salisu Ogbo, Rector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Osun LG: Confusion reigns as court okays election, police withdraw

The Osun State Police Command and the state Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps may not be deploying operatives for today’s local government election, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. While the two security organisations did not officially confirm or deny their participation in the poll, top sources said security agencies were not directed to participate in Read More

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14 h. ago Assaulted Lagos litigation officer tackles police for removing evidence

On February 3, 2023, Olasunkanmi Adejare, a Lagos-based litigation officer, found himself at the mercy of a ruthless gang. What started as an unassuming visit to his late father’s property turned into a nightmarish ordeal, one that would leave him battered, bloodied, and barely clinging to life. Months before this attack, precisely on August 7, Read More

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17 h. ago Opioid smuggling exposé: NAFDAC, NDLEA react to BBC investigation

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have reacted to the BBC’s investigation on the smuggling of opioids to West Africa. They spoke in reaction to a BBC investigation uncovering an Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing unlicensed, addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to West Africa. India’s Read More

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20 h. ago Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has expressed deep concern over the recent incidents in the local government councils in Osun State and called on security agencies to take proactive measures to maintain law and order in the state. Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Nvidia unveils AI platform to simplify sign language learning

Tribune Online Nvidia unveils AI platform to simplify sign language learning The platform, called Signs, was developed in collaboration with the American Society for Deaf Children and creative agency Hello Monday. Nvidia unveils AI platform to simplify sign language learning Tribune Online

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