64 m. ago Nigerian Government Presents Justice Taoheed Elias For ICJ Seat

The Federal Government, on Thursday, formally presented Justice Dr. Taoheed Elias as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), urging the international community to back his bid to restore West Africa’s representation on the world’s top judicial bench. The presentation ceremony, held in Abuja, drew members of the diplomatic corps and […]

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2 h. ago Kalu moves to tackle extreme poverty, empower vulnerable Nigerians as bill passes first reading

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja A bill seeking to establish the Social Welfare Service of Nigeria to combat extreme poverty and strengthen social protection systems has passed its first reading in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission, was […] The post Kalu moves to tackle extreme poverty, empower vulnerable Nigerians as bill passes first reading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Chronic Debtor Brendan Usoro’s Apologists Stage Unlawful Disruption in Abuja

Bank Swiftly Restores Normal Operations Abuja, Nigeria: In what appears to be yet another desperate attempt to evade repayment of read more Chronic Debtor Brendan Usoro’s Apologists Stage Unlawful Disruption in Abuja

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2 h. ago No religious group facing targeted killings in Nigeria – Senate

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has declared that the insecurity crisis in Nigeria is not specifically targeted at any religious group in the country. It said this in plenary on Thursday after considering a motion raised by Ali Ndume and 20 others titled “urgent need to correct misconceptions regarding the purported Christian genocide narrative […] The post No religious group facing targeted killings in Nigeria – Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Balarabe reaffirms commitment to building resilient, inclusive health system in Kaduna

Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment under Senator Uba Sani’s administration. read more Balarabe reaffirms commitment to building resilient, inclusive health system in Kaduna

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4 h. ago World Bank report: Your economic policy has ruined lives, ADC tells Tinubu

Tribune Online World Bank report: Your economic policy has ruined lives, ADC tells Tinubu "Under the APC and President Bola Tinubu’s government, more Nigerians have fallen into poverty than at any other time... World Bank report: Your economic policy has ruined lives, ADC tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Embrace digital innovation, resilience integrity, EFCC tells youths

Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has charged Nigerian graduates and youths to embrace read more Embrace digital innovation, resilience integrity, EFCC tells youths

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5 h. ago Senate Rejects Christian Genocide Allegations, Set To Engage US Lawmakers

  The Senate has resolved to engage with the United States Congress to address and counter what it described as misleading narratives portraying the country’s … Continue reading Senate Rejects Christian Genocide Allegations, Set To Engage US Lawmakers The post Senate Rejects Christian Genocide Allegations, Set To Engage US Lawmakers appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Sowore Reaches Out To Atiku, Obi, Governors, Others, To Lead #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest October 20

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has announced October 20 as the date for a peaceful protest in Abuja to demand the release of the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. He also said that he has reached out […]

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6 h. ago Restore Natasha’s Rights, Privileges, Ezekwesili Tells Senate

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has urged the Nigerian Senate to fully restore the rights and privileges of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing her earlier suspension as unjust and discriminatory. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Ezekwesili said the lawmaker’s return to the Senate after a six-month […]

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8 h. ago Tinubu’s reforms are restoring economic stability, investor confidence, says Tuggar

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, has said the country’s foreign policy is now firmly aligned with its economic read more Tinubu’s reforms are restoring economic stability, investor confidence, says Tuggar

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8 h. ago Globacom Promotes Broadband Investment, Infrastructure Security at Commission’s Roundtable

Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s digital development efforts at the ongoing Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) business roundtable on Broadband Investment and Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure. The roundtable began on Wednesday at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja with the theme “Right of Way and Protection of Broadband Infrastructure – The Road […]

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9 h. ago Use Your Resources To Support Underprivileged, Nigerians Urged

Nigerian leaders, well-to-do individuals, and corporate organisations have been urged to use their resources to support the less privileged and the vulnerable in society. A member of the Governing Council of Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, Barr Abimbola Daramola, said such remains a way of contributing to the development of society, particularly the grassroots, towards […]

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12 h. ago 2027: Why Atiku, Obi, Jonathan can’t defeat Tinubu — Orji Kalu

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Kalu, believes that former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will be unable to overcome President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The former Governor of Abia State stated this hope in an interview with […] The post 2027: Why Atiku, Obi, Jonathan can’t defeat Tinubu — Orji Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Nnaji’s Resignation Rights Groups, Lawyers Demand Stringent Laws Against Forgery

Two prominent Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria, have demanded stringent laws against forgery. Their comments come after the resignation of the former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji. Even though Nnaji said his resignation was not an admission of wrongdoing, the civil society […]

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14 h. ago Tinubu signs Nigeria Police Training Institutions Bill into law

President Bola Tinubu has signed  the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024, into Law . The  law granted  statutory recognition to 48 police training institutions across the country. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ahmed Malam-Madori (APC–Jigawa North East), aimed to institutionalise police education, professional development, and global best practices in law enforcement. The law […] The post Tinubu signs Nigeria Police Training Institutions Bill into law appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Reps reject US’ bill alleging religious killings, ‘country of particular concern’ designation

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has kicked against a Bill by the United States Senate, alleging the killing of Christians in Nigeria and rejected moves to designate it as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC).” The House, while condemning all forms of violence and persecution against any person or group on the […] The post Reps reject US’ bill alleging religious killings, ‘country of particular concern’ designation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Don’t be afraid to take hard decisions — UNILAG VC tells female leaders

Tribune Online Don’t be afraid to take hard decisions — UNILAG VC tells female leaders UNILAG’s first female vice-chancellor urged women in leadership to be inclusive, pragmatic, and guided by established rules, warning that... Don’t be afraid to take hard decisions — UNILAG VC tells female leaders Tribune Online

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19 h. ago ‘Obasanjo Lied About Third Term, He Personally Told Me About It’, Says Orji Kalu

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of “lying” about his alleged attempt to secure a third term in office during his presidency. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday night, Kalu described Obasanjo’s recent denial of the third-term agenda as a […]

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19 h. ago Alleged attempted murder: NUPENG not using police, court to settle union matter — President tells court

Tribune Online Alleged attempted murder: NUPENG not using police, court to settle union matter — President tells court At the resumed hearing on Wednesday, while responding to questions from Oshomegie, Akporeha told the court that NUPENG had about 150 branches, of which PTD was one, adding that there was no issue of one group working against another within the union. Alleged attempted murder: NUPENG not using police, court to settle union matter — President tells court Tribune Online

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