16 m. ago NPC, NGF partner to document Nigeria’s economic, tourism potential

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a significant collaboration, the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have agreed to produce a comprehensive publication documenting the economic and tourism potentials of all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative aims to accelerate investment, promote tourism, and support the economic development […] The post NPC, NGF partner to document Nigeria’s economic, tourism potential appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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85 m. ago Ekiti: Police arrest two for operating illegal study centre, issuing fake varsity certificates

From Priscilla Ediare Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State police have arrested two men for operating an illegal study centre and issuing fake university certificates to students in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Joseph Eribo, disclosed this to newsmen while unveiling some of the achievements recorded by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) […] The post Ekiti: Police arrest two for operating illegal study centre, issuing fake varsity certificates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Gunmen Invade Senator Natasha’s Family House In Kogi, Destroy Properties Worth Millions Of Naira

Some yet to be identified gunmen have invaded the family house of suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. It was gathered that the building, located at Obeiba-Ihima area of Kogi State, was raided on Tuesday by criminal elements, and destroyed some properties worth millions of naira during the operation. In a statement by […] The post Gunmen Invade Senator Natasha’s Family House In Kogi, Destroy Properties Worth Millions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Uromi 16: Edo police chief calms tensions, vows no reprisal attacks

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The new Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, has assured that there will be no reprisal attacks arising from the killing of the 16 hunters in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. The police chief gave the assurance during his visit to the Nigeria Union […] The post Uromi 16: Edo police chief calms tensions, vows no reprisal attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Makinde, Adeleke Wade Into Boundary Dispute Between Oyo, Osun Communities

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and his Osun State counterpart, Senator Ademola Adeleke have waded into the incessant border clashes between Lagelu and Iwo local governments areas of both states. The two governors have launched peace moves ahead of the release of the report of the National Boundary Commission. Both governors met over the […]

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5 h. ago Michael Adewale Adesanya Declares Candidacy for Remo House of Representatives Bye

A Vision Rooted in Leadership Experience. A Strategy Anchored in Policy, Education, and Enterprise. Michael Adewale Adesanya, a 37-year-old global read more Michael Adewale Adesanya Declares Candidacy for Remo House of Representatives Bye-Election

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6 h. ago ‘Stop Hunting In Southern Nigeria,’ Kano Rep Tells Constituents

The lawmaker representing Rano Bunkure Federal Constituency of Kano State, Alhassan Rurum, has appealed to his constituents that were affected by the recent killings in Uromi, Edo State to discontinue hunting in the Southern part of the country, saying the practice is no longer justifiable. Rurum made the appeal when he visited the families of […]

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7 h. ago Africa tired of being poor, Adesina seeks end to raw commodity exports

The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African nations to put an end to the export of raw materials if the continent is to overcome poverty and underdevelopment. According to data from the Office of US Trade Representative and other multilateral institutions, Africa accounts for less than 2 per Read More

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7 h. ago Lawyer Clears Name, Denies Role in Mohbad’s GoFundMe Campaign

The legal representative who once represented the family of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, Mr. Taiwo Odumosu, has distanced himself from the GoFundMe campaign set up to support an investigation into the singer’s death. In a statement sent to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday, Odumosu clarified that he had no involvement in any […] The post Lawyer Clears Name, Denies Role in Mohbad’s GoFundMe Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago PwC exits nine African countries, cites focus on growth markets

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has announced the closure of its operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries, citing the outcome of a strategic review aimed at streamlining its global network. The affected countries include the Ivory Coast, Gabon, Cameroon, Madagascar, Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, the Republic of Guinea, and Equatorial Guinea. The Read More

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8 h. ago Imasuen meets constituents in Edo South, calls for transparency

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Senator Neda Imasuen, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, underscored the importance of transparency in governance during a Wednesday town hall meeting in Idogbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State. Representing Edo South Senatorial District, Imasuen met with constituents to discuss his achievements, listen to their needs, and […] The post Imasuen meets constituents in Edo South, calls for transparency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Reps Demand Crackdown On Masterminds Of ₦1.3tr CBEX Crypto Scam

The House of Representatives on Thursday expressed deep concern over reports of the crash of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme – CBEX, calling for an urgent crackdown by all security agencies on the perpetrators of the economic crime. LEADERSHIP recalls that the scheme has trapped over ₦1.3 trillion belonging to thousands of Nigerians. Chairman, House […]

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8 h. ago CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash

Over 27 people are reportedly receiving treatment in various hospitals after digital asset trading platform CBEX crashed earlier this week. Nigerians who invested in CBEX continue to bemoan their losses after the Ponzi scheme allegedly swept more than N1.3 trillion from investors’ accounts on Monday. One of the victims named Sherif Latifu, who resides in […] The post CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin On Wednesday, April 16, Chief Dan Orbih, South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), intensified the Edo State PDP crisis by donating a new state secretariat at 175 Airport Road, Benin City, and publicly denouncing the Dr Tony Aziegbemi-led Caretaker Committee. Orbih accused the committee of collaborating with […] The post PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago US Threatens To Strip Harvard Varsity Of Right To Admit Nigerians, Other Foreign Students

The United States Department of Homeland Security said Harvard University will lose its privilege to enroll foreign students if it does not meet the Trump administration’s requirements to share information on some visa holders. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also announced on Wednesday that two DHS grants totalling more than $2.7 million to […]

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9 h. ago Pinheiro calls for charter status, stronger constitution to reposition NANTA as global force

At the 49th Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Professor Kemi Pinheiro, delivered a read more Pinheiro calls for charter status, stronger constitution to reposition NANTA as global force

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10 h. ago Mbah visit Christian Chukwu’s family, pledges to immortalise football icon

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has pledged to immortalise the former Nigerian footballer and coach, Christian Chukwu. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the former Enugu Rangers and Super Eagles coach died at the age of 74 on Saturday, at the Niger Foundation hospital in Enugu. The governor, who pledged when he paid a Read More

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11 h. ago Skitmaker Mr Macaroni Revives Tinubu’s 2014 Tweets To Slam Current Leadership

Popular Nigerian skitmaker and activist Adebowale Adedayo who is popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has reignited political discourse on social media after replying to a series of old tweets made by President Bola Tinubu in 2014, during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. The tweets, originally posted when Tinubu was a vocal opposition leader under the All […]

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11 h. ago PPDC, US Agency Train 40 Law Undergraduates Of Anchor Varsity

The Public Private Development Centre (PPDC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, has trained forty law undergraduates of Anchor University on how to facilitate access to justice for indigent detainees through the establishment of a law clinic. Speaking at the capacity development training, the CEO […]

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12 h. ago Killings: Peter Obi hails northern traditional rulers over stance

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has commended the northern traditional rulers for speaking out against renewed killings in parts of the region. Daily Sun reports that the Northern Traditional Ruler’s Council held its 7th Executive Committee Meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday. The traditional rulers came […] The post Killings: Peter Obi hails northern traditional rulers over stance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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