88 m. ago NUPENG suspends planned strike as Dangote group agrees to unionise workers

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday brokered peace between the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), paving the way for workers of the refinery to unionise. The agreement was sealed at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment after a […] The post NUPENG suspends planned strike as Dangote group agrees to unionise workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has approved a technical amendment to the 2025 budget, reallocating ₦38.81 billion from underutilised areas to critical sectors to drive stronger performance. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Dr. Abubakar Zayanna, who briefed journalists after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting, said the review was aimed at […] The post Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NNPCL: Smear Campaign Against Ojulari Mere Vested Interest — Group

  A pro-democracy group, Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has asked President Bola Tinubu and the general public to ignore the recent smear campaign against the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari. The good governance group said it has studied the campaign and discovered that “It is […]

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2 h. ago Nepal PM Resigns As Protests Over Social Media Ban Turn Deadly

Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli resigned on Tuesday after violent protests against a short-lived social media ban spiralled into a broader movement against corruption and the country’s political elite. The resignation did little to calm the streets as tens of thousands of protesters blocked roads, torched government buildings, and attacked political leaders and Army […]

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2 h. ago DMO tasks West African nations on diversification of economy, revenue generation

Tribune Online DMO tasks West African nations on diversification of economy, revenue generation The government also borrows heavily from commercial banks, through the issuance of bonds in the market... DMO tasks West African nations on diversification of economy, revenue generation Tribune Online

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3 h. ago NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The United States Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhance joint operational effectiveness with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through smarter firepower delivery and stronger civilian protection. Major General Miguel Castellanos, from the United States Institute of Security Governance, made this known when he led a delegation from the institute on […] The post NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Over 545 Households Displaced As Torrential Rainfall Destroys 171 Houses In Kaduna

No fewer than 545 households have been rendered homeless after two days of heavy downpour submerged communities in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State, leaving 171 houses damaged. The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), Usman Mazadu, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Kaduna on Tuesday. Mazadu […] The post Over 545 Households Displaced As Torrential Rainfall Destroys 171 Houses In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Bauchi Approves ₦800m For Student Scholarships, Sends 100 Abroad For Studies

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the release of ₦945.25 million for the 2024/2025 scholarship scheme for indigenes of the state, with ₦800 million already disbursed to beneficiaries across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the National President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Bello Ibrahim, during a press […] The post Bauchi Approves ₦800m For Student Scholarships, Sends 100 Abroad For Studies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Tragic Road Crash Claims 15 Jehovah’s Witness Members In Imo

No fewer than fifteen members of the Jehovah’s Witness congregation lost their lives in a fatal road accident on Monday evening at Awomama Bridge, Imo State. The victims, who hailed from Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area, were returning from the annual Jehovah’s Witness Assembly Convention in Uli, Anambra State, when the crash occurred […] The post Tragic Road Crash Claims 15 Jehovah’s Witness Members In Imo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago My Father’s Absence In My Life Led Me To Drugs, Womanising – Bucci Franklin

Nollywood actor Bucci Franklin has opened up about how growing up without a father shaped his life. In a recent appearance on the WithChude podcast, posted on YouTube, Franklin explained that although his father was alive, he was completely absent from his life. He revealed that this absence left him susceptible to negative influences while […] The post My Father’s Absence In My Life Led Me To Drugs, Womanising – Bucci Franklin appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Texas Governor Bans Sharia After Video Of Imam Asking Traders To Obey Islamic Law By Stopping Alcohol, Pork, Lottery Tickets’ Sales

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has officially declared a ban on the enforcement of Sharia law and the creation of so-called Sharia-compliant cities or communities within the state. The governor made this announcement on X (formerly Twitter) in response to a viral video showing protesters carrying placards in support of Sharia law. “I signed laws that […] The post Texas Governor Bans Sharia After Video Of Imam Asking Traders To Obey Islamic Law By Stopping Alcohol, Pork, Lottery Tickets’ Sales appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu Might Soon Turn To Loan Apps For Borrowing – Dino Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of reckless borrowing and wasteful spending despite Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Melaye warned that if the borrowing trend continues unchecked, the government might soon be forced to seek loans from local fintech platforms. […] The post Tinubu Might Soon Turn To Loan Apps For Borrowing – Dino Melaye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “I Didn’t Want Nigeria To Happen To Me” — Melaye Breaks Silence After Months Of Inactivity

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has explained his recent silence in Nigeria’s political space. Speaking on Monday, during an interview on Arise Television’s programme Prime Time, Melaye disclosed that his quietness was deliberate as he focused on furthering his education. The former lawmaker revealed that he had returned to school, a decision that demanded […] The post “I Didn’t Want Nigeria To Happen To Me” — Melaye Breaks Silence After Months Of Inactivity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago SERVICOM Tasks Health Institutions On Transparency, Discipline

The federal government has stressed the need for health institutions to embrace institutional discipline, public accountability as their watchwords for enhanced service delivery. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachallom said achieving excellence in service delivery was never an accidental occurrence but a deliberate action, a team mindset and an […]

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5 h. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Safe Blood Transfusion Project In Kano

The Federal Government has launched a new initiative aimed at transforming blood transfusion services across the country, pledging to ensure that no Nigerian dies from lack of safe blood. The Safe Blood Project, unveiled at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in Kano, is Nigeria’s first national training programme dedicated to transfusion safety. Coordinating Minister […]

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5 h. ago Benue, Ogun Benefit As Women Affairs Minister Flags Off Customs

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in providing essential relief materials to Nigerian women, families, and vulnerable groups across the 774 Local Government Areas of the country. Through the partnership, fabrics, rice, and other […]

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5 h. ago MRA Backs New Policy On Information Integrity In West Africa

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has welcomed the adoption of a Policy Framework on Information Integrity in West Africa and the Sahel, describing it as a timely step in tackling the rising wave of disinformation, misinformation and hate speech threatening the region’s information space. The 19-page framework was adopted on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the […]

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5 h. ago Man who trekked from Lagos to Abakaliki to thank Nwifuru gets N10m gift

Tribune Online Man who trekked from Lagos to Abakaliki to thank Nwifuru gets N10m gift An Ebonyi man based in Lagos, Comrade Jeremiah Obaji, who trekked for 17 days from Ikorodu, Lagos State, to Abakaliki to thank Governor Francis Nwifuru for... Man who trekked from Lagos to Abakaliki to thank Nwifuru gets N10m gift Tribune Online

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5 h. ago INEC Vows Action As Urhobo, Ijaw Protest Ward Delineation In Abuja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to act on the grievances of Urhobo and Ijaw communities in Delta State over electoral ward delineation following a peaceful protest at its national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The demonstrators, drawn from Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas, demanded the immediate implementation […]

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5 h. ago Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has inaugurated a 44-member committee to screen Hisbah personnel allegedly dismissed by the government since the coming of the administration. Director General, National Productivity Centre, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, who is appointed to chair the committee, said that they […] The post Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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