10 h. ago Stop Romanticising National Issues, VP Shettima Cautions Media

Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has cautioned the media against the growing trend of romanticising serious national issues, describing it as a dangerous deviation from the press’ constitutional role of upholding truth and accountability. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Modibbo Umar, at the 17th LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards held at the […]

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46 h. ago Nigerians should cultivate insurance culture – Sovereign Trust CEO

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Olaotan Soyinka, has lamented the unwillingness of Nigerians to embrace insurance, citing it as a costly development. Soyinka said this at a press conference to review the company’s first-quarter operations and processes in Lagos. Speaking at the press conference, Soyinka said, “Insurance is an integral part Read More

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4 d. ago FCT Court Bars Natasha, Akpabio, Others From Addressing Newsmen

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case. Justice Binta Nyako also restricted all lawyers involving in the case to stop parading media outlets over the […] The post FCT Court Bars Natasha, Akpabio, Others From Addressing Newsmen appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago JUST IN: Court bars Akpabio, Natasha from granting interviews over ongoing case

Tribune Online JUST IN: Court bars Akpabio, Natasha from granting interviews over ongoing case Ruling on the application, Justice Nyako ordered that there should be “no press interviews by parties and counsel as regards the subject matter of this case.” JUST IN: Court bars Akpabio, Natasha from granting interviews over ongoing case Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Senate Feud: Court Bars Akpabio, Natasha From Speaking To Press

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining all parties involved in the suit filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and three others from making public comments about the case. Justice Binta Nyako, who presided over the matter, gave the directive on Friday after Akpabio’s lawyer, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAS, […]

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5 d. ago DHQ denies Niger’s withdrawal for MNJTF, vows to capture terrorist kingpin, Turji

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports that Niger Republic has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force, stating that such a move would have serious security implications. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, clarified that the MNJTF remains a critical regional security Read More

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5 d. ago NHRC, civil society groups urge transparent probe into Uromi killings

Tribune Online NHRC, civil society groups urge transparent probe into Uromi killings The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and civil society organizations in Kano State have commended President Bola Tinubu’s swift directive to security operatives to apprehend those responsible for the killing of 16 Hausa hunters in Uromi, Edo State. Speaking at a press conference in Kano, NHRC State Coordinator Shehu Abdullahi and Peter Hassan Tijani, Executive […] NHRC, civil society groups urge transparent probe into Uromi killings Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Oil & gas stakeholders laud Tinubu on new NNPCL Board, call marching orders for Musa, Ojulari unprecedented

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan   The Pan Nigerian Oil and Gas Stakeholders on Wednesday commended President Bola Tinubu for taking a significant step toward reforming the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by reconstituting its board and appointing new leadership.   In a press statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Engr. Raphael Ajuri, speaking […] The post Oil & gas stakeholders laud Tinubu on new NNPCL Board, call marching orders for Musa, Ojulari unprecedented appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oral Health Day: Pepsodent Organises Dental Health Programme In 20 States

In commemoration of the 2025 World Oral Health Day, Pepsodent, a leading global toothpaste brand, in collaboration with the Nigeria Dental Association has launched its dental health campaign themed “Talk to A Dentist”. The campaign aims to reach 3m Nigerians this year, surpassing the 2024 reach of 2.4 million.Speaking during a press conference to herald […]

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2 w. ago Customs crack down on smuggling, seize 125,000 litres of petrol in Kebbi

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 125,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, in Kebbi State, disrupting an anti-smuggling operation. Customs said the seizure, carried out under Operation Whirlwind, is the largest fuel bust recorded since the initiative began. Speaking at a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, the National Coordinator Read More

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2 w. ago World Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe Star Vows To Stop Osimhen, Lookman

Zimbabwe defender Jordan Zemura has vowed to stop former, current Africa best players, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman in their FIFA World Cup qualifying game on Tuesday. Recall that Osimhen scored brace while Lookman provided an assist in the last Super Eagles 2-0 win against Rwanda in Kigali on Friday. Speaking in a press conference […] The post World Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe Star Vows To Stop Osimhen, Lookman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Customs intensify border monitoring to boost revenue in Kebbi

The Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service is ramping up efforts in revenue generation, trade facilitation, and anti-smuggling operations. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Chidi Chukwumeziri Nwokorie, reiterated his commitment to enforcing Customs regulations, while promoting legitimate trade. Arewa PUNCH reports that within just six weeks Read More

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2 w. ago FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining

Tribune Online FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb illegal mining activities in Nigeria through the deployment of satellite technology and increased budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. Speaking at a press conference marking the first anniversary of the Mining Marshals Corps, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, emphasized that illegal […] FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Mining marshals crackdown on illegal miners, arrest 327, recover 98 sites

The Federal Government has arrested 327 illegal miners over the past year since the establishment of the Mining Marshals, according to Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday to mark the first anniversary of the Marshals Corps, Alake revealed that 147 persons are currently being prosecuted Read More

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2 w. ago Customs seize ₦84.2m smuggled goods, strengthen border security

The Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its anti-smuggling operations, leading to the seizure of contraband goods, including Premium Motor Spirit and other restricted items, while also boosting revenue generation. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Chidi Nwokorie, reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing customs regulations, curbing Read More

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2 w. ago FG pardoned 4,000 prisoners, saved N1bn feeding cost – Minister

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said, on Thursday, that the Federal Government freed over 4,000 inmates in the correctional facilities, as part of decongestion efforts, thereby, saving N1bn in inmate feeding costs. The minister revealed this while speaking at the 5th Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo explained that the initiative identified many Read More

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2 w. ago 2,125 illegal refineries destroyed, 700 vandals arrested in 2024 – Minister

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that in 2024, the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad destroyed over 2,125 illegal refineries and oil dumps across the country. Speaking at the 5th Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Tunji-Ojo highlighted that nearly 205 trucks carrying illegally refined petroleum products were seized, and more Read More

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Senate to receive ambassadorial nominees soon – Minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has addressed concerns regarding the delay in the nomination of ambassadors, attributing the holdup to the inherent nature of governance and political processes. Speaking at the 5th edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Tuggar reassured the public that the list of ambassadorial nominees Read More

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Atiku, Obi, others urge N’Assembly to reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, along with his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, and other opposition leaders, have called on the National Assembly to oppose President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Atiku, speaking on behalf of the opposition leaders at a press conference Read More

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Atiku, Obi, others urge N’Assembly to reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, along with his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, and other opposition leaders, have called on the National Assembly to oppose President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Atiku, speaking on behalf of the opposition leaders at a press conference Read More

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