41 m. ago From IBB to Buhari: Things I saw in 26 years of covering eight Heads of State – Onuah, veteran journalist

Felix Onuah is a journalist who retired recently after four decades in journalism, including 33 years with Reuters and over 26 years covering Nigeria’s State House, the official home of Nigeria’s President. In this interview, the veteran correspondent reflects on his most significant achievements in the course of his long career, and the challenges faced […] The post From IBB to Buhari: Things I saw in 26 years of covering eight Heads of State – Onuah, veteran journalist appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FG to support documentary on Nigeria’s 25 years of democracy

The Federal Government has announced its commitment to support a documentary that will chronicle Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken democracy. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the pledge while receiving the executive members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council in Abuja on Friday. This was contained in a statement signed by the Read More

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7 h. ago Federal Gov’t Backs Documentary On Nigeria’s 25 Years Of Democracy

The federal government has pledged to support and promote the production of a documentary on Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted democracy. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris gave the assurance while receiving the executive of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Friday in Abuja. He described the proposed documentary, an initiative of IPAC, […]

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7 h. ago Canada: New era as Mark Carney sworn in as new prime minister

Tribune Online Canada: New era as Mark Carney sworn in as new prime minister Carney will make his first overseas trip as prime minister next week, heading to Europe instead of the United States, which traditionally hosts the Canadian leader’s first foreign visit.  Canada: New era as Mark Carney sworn in as new prime minister Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Christians not targets of insurgency, FG replies US Congress

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected recent reports alleging targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria. The Federal Government described the report as part of a misleading campaign aimed at influencing foreign governments to designate the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” due to violence against Christians. This was contained in a statement signed Read More

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9 h. ago Hajj: Local Airlines Refuse To Sign 2025 Pilgrims Airlift Agreement

Nigerian-approved Hajj airlines — Max Air, Air Peace and Umza Aviation Services have refused to sign the 2025 pilgrims airlift agreement with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The reasons for their refusal include disagreement over currency of payment, pilgrims allocations and rejection of some airlines by some state governors, among others. NAHCON had […]

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9 h. ago Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma

Tribune Online Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma To mark World Glaucoma Day, doctors from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) have joined forces with journalists in Sokoto to educate the public about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The medical team visited the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Sokoto State Council office, where they conducted free eye screenings, distributed medications and […] Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma Tribune Online

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9 h. ago “Provide Evidence To Court That Akpabio Sexually Harassed You” – Deji Adeyanju Tells Senator Natasha

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has challenged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to provide concrete evidence of her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Adeyanju emphasises that without verifiable proof, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims will remain mere accusations. Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of making inappropriate advances during a visit to his residence in December 2023, leading to […] The post “Provide Evidence To Court That Akpabio Sexually Harassed You” – Deji Adeyanju Tells Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Senator Plang distributes water pumping machines to constituents

Tribune Online Senator Plang distributes water pumping machines to constituents The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, has distributed water pumping machines and other farming implements to promote dry season farming in his senatorial district. Speaking with newsmen at the venue of the distribution, the senator representing the Plateau Central senatorial district of Plateau State said the gesture […] Senator Plang distributes water pumping machines to constituents Tribune Online

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12 h. ago How CHI Limited reduced its employee attrition rate to 1.8 percent using a survey

Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited), a member of The Coca-Cola Company, faced significant challenges in retaining top talent and boosting employee engagement. read more How CHI Limited reduced its employee attrition rate to 1.8 percent using a survey

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12 h. ago Manchester United’s Fernandes replies Ratcliffe over ‘overpaid’ jibe

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said it is not the players’ fault for the contracts signed off by the club as he hit back at claims by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe that some are “overpaid”. Fernandes was singled out for praise by Ratcliffe, who also said some of the United squad were “not good enough” in Read More

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12 h. ago Customs intercept 1,149 jerrycans of smuggled petrol at Taraba

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 1,149 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit allegedly smuggled through the Dorofi and Kan Iyaka axis along the Gembu-Cameroon border in Taraba State. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Friday in Jalingo, the state capital, while auctioning the seized petroleum products to the public. Adeniyi said Read More

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14 h. ago NCAC, NITDA partner to boost creative industry through digital transformation

Tribune Online NCAC, NITDA partner to boost creative industry through digital transformation   Targets $100bn industry value by 2030   THE National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the digital transformation of Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries. This groundbreaking partnership, formalised at The Omniverse 2.0 Summit, aims to integrate […] NCAC, NITDA partner to boost creative industry through digital transformation Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Chelsea beat Man United to sign Sporting CP starlet Geovany Quenda

Chelsea have reportedly agreed on a deal to sign Sporting CP wing-back Geovany Quenda, beating Manchester United to his signature, read more Chelsea beat Man United to sign Sporting CP starlet Geovany Quenda

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14 h. ago Nigeria’s cash payments to fall 32% on digital transaction surge

Nigeria is undergoing a significant shift toward digital payment methods, with cash payments projected to decline by 32 percent by read more Nigeria’s cash payments to fall 32% on digital transaction surge

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15 h. ago NPHCDA engages stakeholders to boost primary healthcare system

Tribune Online NPHCDA engages stakeholders to boost primary healthcare system National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has disclosed that it is taken a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system by engaging stakeholders from various tiers of government, civil society organiSations, and development partners. This, it said, the collaborative effort aims to boost the country’s primary healthcare system, ensuring that Nigerians have access […] NPHCDA engages stakeholders to boost primary healthcare system Tribune Online

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16 h. ago As The Presidential Amnesty Programme Makes Significant Strides

Once upon a time in Nigeria, the Niger Delta region as we know it today did not exist. The land mass and its people were there alright, but the state of affairs, the life they live and the well-being of the entire region was nothing short of perilous. The region was at war – a […]

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16 h. ago Federal Govt’s $2bn Fiber Network Project To Begin Q4, Targets 30m Nigerians

The federal government has announced that its $2 billion fiber optic network project will commence in the fourth quarter of 2025, aiming to expand telecommunications access to 30 million underserved Nigerians. This ambitious initiative, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), will see the deployment of 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables nationwide, significantly enhancing […]

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23 h. ago Lagos, MTN launch innovative MyLagosApp to boost productivity

By Zika Bobby In a groundbreaking partnership, MTN Group and the Lagos State government yesterday unveiled the MyLagosApp, a revolutionary mobile application designed to enhance productivity, connectivity, and transform the lives of Lagos residents. At the app’s official launch in Lagos, MTN Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola said the app is a one-stop center […] The post Lagos, MTN launch innovative MyLagosApp to boost productivity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago “Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Failed Nigerians” – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has taken a subtle jab at President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Obi sarcastically “praised” Tinubu for fulfilling his promise to continue where former President Muhammadu Buhari left off, citing the significant depreciation of the naira. According to Obi, Tinubu met the dollar at N400 and pushed it to […] The post “Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Failed Nigerians” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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