97 m. ago Police restore calm as Ocha Brigade kill one trader, injure six others in Onitsha market

Tribune Online Police restore calm as Ocha Brigade kill one trader, injure six others in Onitsha market The Anambra State Police Command has restored calm at Onitsha Main Market following a distress call reporting that personnel of the Ocha Brigade, an Anambra State Environmental Law Enforcement outfit, allegedly engaged in an altercation with some traders, during which seven traders sustained gunshot injuries. Police restore calm as Ocha Brigade kill one trader, injure six others in Onitsha market Tribune Online

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2 h. 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 PDP kicks against NASS decision to bar Natasha from Senate resumption

Tribune Online PDP kicks against NASS decision to bar Natasha from Senate resumption The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the decision of the National Assembly to prevent suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming duties after the expiration of her six-month suspension, citing a pending case at the Court of Appeal. PDP kicks against NASS decision to bar Natasha from Senate resumption Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Remi Tinubu Donates N47m, Laptops To 47 Students On Scholarship

The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has awarded scholarships worth N47 million to 47 students in tertiary institutions across the country, with each beneficiary receiving N1million and a laptop to support their academic pursuits. The initiative, under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), covered students across multiple disciplines, ranging from medicine, nursing, engineering, and biochemistry to […]

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4 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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4 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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5 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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5 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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5 h. ago Gombe govt procures 700 life jackets to boost waterways safety

Tribune Online Gombe govt procures 700 life jackets to boost waterways safety He warned against boarding boats without life jackets and advised operators to avoid night travel, citing safety concerns.... Gombe govt procures 700 life jackets to boost waterways safety Tribune Online

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5 h. ago INEC raises fresh alarm over poor state of facilities at PUs, collation centres

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed deep and fresh concerns over the poor state of facilities at most of its Polling Units (PUs) and Ward Collation Centres (WCCs) nationwide. The electoral umpire equally lamented that the poor facilities at the centres and PUs, mostly located in public buildings at […] The post INEC raises fresh alarm over poor state of facilities at PUs, collation centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago ‘Evacuate immediately,’ Israeli military warns Gaza residents, says ground assault looms

Tribune Online ‘Evacuate immediately,’ Israeli military warns Gaza residents, says ground assault looms “Now, all of this is only the introduction, only the beginning of the main intensive operation - the ground incursion of our forces You have been warned: get out of there!... ‘Evacuate immediately,’ Israeli military warns Gaza residents, says ground assault looms Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals

Tribune Online Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals While speaking further, he raised concerns over the persistent power supply crisis in Nigeria's tertiary hospitals and public health institutions and stressed that it demands Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Presidency Fires Back At Dino Melaye For Criticising Debt Profile Under Tinubu

The Presidency has dismissed remarks by former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, on Nigeria’s rising debt profile, describing them as “entertainment, and not enlightenment.” Recall that Melaye, during an interview on Arise News Channel’s Prime Time show on Monday evening, mocked the Tinubu administration’s borrowing practices, alleging that the situation had become so dire that […]

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6 h. ago NAWOJ decries recurring violence, displacement of women, children in Benue state

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has decried the recurring violence and displacement of several communities in read more NAWOJ decries recurring violence, displacement of women, children in Benue state

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6 h. ago Organisers Target 5,000 Athletes For 2nd Ikogosi 17.5km Marathon

Not fewer than 5,000 athletes were being expected to participate in the 2nd Ikogosi 17.5km Marathon Race scheduled to be held at the Ikogosi Warm Spring, Ikogosi Ekiti, Ekiti State, on November 8. Organisers of the Marathon Race disclosed this at a press conference in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, on Tuesday. The Race Consultant, […]

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6 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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6 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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7 h. ago PDP Dead, Controlled By APC Agents From Aso Villa – Dino Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is “dead and buried.” He alleged that the opposition party is now being controlled by agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) operating from the Presidential Villa. Speaking on Prime Time, an Arise Television programme, on Monday, Melaye, a key member of […] The post PDP Dead, Controlled By APC Agents From Aso Villa – Dino Melaye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Warri Federal Constituency Leaders Protest At INEC Headquarters, Seek Stoppage Of Voter Registration

Among other things, the demonstrators are demanding an immediate stoppage to the ongoing Continuous Voter registration, arguing that the exercise was not done in accordance with the recently concluded delineation. The post Warri Federal Constituency Leaders Protest At INEC Headquarters, Seek Stoppage Of Voter Registration appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Warri Constituency Leaders Protest At INEC HQ, Seek Stoppage Of Voter Registration

Among other things, the demonstrators are demanding an immediate stoppage to the ongoing Continuous Voter registration, arguing that the exercise was not done in accordance with the recently concluded delineation. The post Warri Constituency Leaders Protest At INEC HQ, Seek Stoppage Of Voter Registration appeared first on Channels Television.

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