3 h. ago Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change – Shettima

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has again underscored Nigeria’s firm stance against nuclear weapons testing, emphasising the country’s dedication to a comprehensive nuclear test ban.  According to a statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President stated this when he had an audience with a delegation from the Comprehensive […] The post Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change – Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago IYC tackles UPU over call to remove surveillance contract from Tantita

By Philip Nwosu The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Western Zone has frowned at the the call made by the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) on President Bola Tinubu to remove the pipeline pipeline surveillance contract from Tantita Security Services Limited on Urhobo territory. This was made known in a statement jointly signed by the Association’s chairman, […] The post IYC tackles UPU over call to remove surveillance contract from Tantita appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Flash flood warning: Sokoto, 19 other states at risk in July — NiMet

Tribune Online Flash flood warning: Sokoto, 19 other states at risk in July — NiMet NiMet also recommended that individuals residing in low-lying areas or those identified as being at high risk consider relocating to safer ground Flash flood warning: Sokoto, 19 other states at risk in July — NiMet Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Makinde mourns Olubadan, says govt will stand by his family to give befitting burial

Gov. ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has been formally informed about the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin. read more Makinde mourns Olubadan, says govt will stand by his family to give befitting burial

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6 h. ago Oyo govt will give Oba Olakulehin befitting burial — Makinde

Tribune Online Oyo govt will give Oba Olakulehin befitting burial — Makinde He said the state would stand by the family during this period and ensure the late Olubadan receives a befitting burial. Oyo govt will give Oba Olakulehin befitting burial — Makinde Tribune Online

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7 h. ago I have burning desire to liberate Imo citizens from poverty — Ex

Tribune Online I have burning desire to liberate Imo citizens from poverty — Ex-deputy gov The former Deputy Governor of Imo State and a major contender in the 2027 governorship race, Prince Eze Madumere, has expressed his burning desire to liberate his people from poverty, deprivation, lack, and want. I have burning desire to liberate Imo citizens from poverty — Ex-deputy gov Tribune Online

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9 h. ago 2027: ADC Launches Grassroots Drive In Sokoto, Names New State Leaders

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a major grassroots mobilisation drive in Sokoto State with the appointment of Mainasara Umar as its new State Coordinator. This appointment, confirmed in a letter signed by the coalition’s National Coordinator, Engr. Mohammed Shuaibu on Sunday, marks a strategic move by the ADC to build a people-focused political […] The post 2027: ADC Launches Grassroots Drive In Sokoto, Names New State Leaders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Tinubu’s Govt Lacks Compassion, I’ll Be President Who Cares For All Nigerians – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has assured Nigerians to be compassionate leader, if elected in 2027 general election. Obi also berated President Bola Tinubu’s government for lacking compassion, saying that the president does not care much about the citizens. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, the former governor […] The post Tinubu’s Govt Lacks Compassion, I’ll Be President Who Cares For All Nigerians – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention

The Association of Former Employees of NICON Insurance (AFENI) Pensioners has expressed grave concerns over the systematic exclusion of its members from the revised implementation of the Consequential Pension Adjustment (CPA), the N32,000 wage award approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other statutory pension entitlements. In a statement jointly signed by the Communications Officer, […] The post Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago MKO’s 27th Anniversary: Quest to end poverty duty of all Nigerians— Hafsat Abiola, Okei

Tribune Online MKO’s 27th Anniversary: Quest to end poverty duty of all Nigerians— Hafsat Abiola, Okei-Odumakin  As Nigeria marks the 27th anniversary of the death of the winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, some human rights organizations, under the aegis of Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND) and Women Arise (WA), led by Dr. Hafsat Abiola and Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, respectively, have said that the quest […] MKO’s 27th Anniversary: Quest to end poverty duty of all Nigerians— Hafsat Abiola, Okei-Odumakin  Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Tariffs will ‘boomerang’ on 100 countries if , US govt warns

Tribune Online Tariffs will ‘boomerang’ on 100 countries if , US govt warns So far, only three countries have confirmed trade agreements with the US. Tariffs will ‘boomerang’ on 100 countries if , US govt warns Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Tinubu’s govt has borrowed more than Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari combined — Obi

Tribune Online Tinubu’s govt has borrowed more than Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari combined — Obi Obi made the remark on Sunday while speaking on... Tinubu’s govt has borrowed more than Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari combined — Obi Tribune Online

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25 h. ago FG approves tax incentives for research, development of local raw materials

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has received approval to implement guidelines for tax incentives targeted at fostering read more FG approves tax incentives for research, development of local raw materials

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26 h. ago Natasha: Senate yet to receive CTC of judgment — Senator Adaramodu

Tribune Online Natasha: Senate yet to receive CTC of judgment — Senator Adaramodu “Members can be sanctioned but it must not be excessive to the extent that it deprives the people she is representing.” Natasha: Senate yet to receive CTC of judgment — Senator Adaramodu Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Ekiti govt begins training of 500 newly recruited Amotekun, anti

Tribune Online Ekiti govt begins training of 500 newly recruited Amotekun, anti-grazing corps The Ekiti State Government has announced the commencement of a three-week training programme for 500 newly recruited officers and personnel of the Amotekun, Anti-Grazing, and Agro-Marshal Corps. Ekiti govt begins training of 500 newly recruited Amotekun, anti-grazing corps Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Edo: Okpebholo approves ₦1 billion annual bursary for tertiary students

By Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the sum of ₦1 billion as bursary support for students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions across the country. The Governor, during a town hall meeting with young people in Edo State recently, pledged to look into a passionate request made by various […] The post Edo: Okpebholo approves ₦1 billion annual bursary for tertiary students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago 83% of Nigerians don’t trust Tinubu govt, NASS, Judiciary — Survey

Tribune Online 83% of Nigerians don’t trust Tinubu govt, NASS, Judiciary — Survey A recent survey conducted by an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan opinion research think-tank known as Africa Polling Institute (API) showed that between 79% to 83% of Nigerians expressed little or no trust in... 83% of Nigerians don’t trust Tinubu govt, NASS, Judiciary — Survey Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Kukah Centre To Train 200 Guards On Grassroots Security In Sokoto

The Kukah Centre has launched a strategic initiative to strengthen grassroots security in Sokoto State by training 200 members of the state’s Community Guards. The programme is targeted at enhancing the skills and effectiveness of the guards and enabling better collaboration with conventional security agencies. Director of the Kukah Centre, Reverend Father Atta Barkindo, speaking […]

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29 h. ago Investor bemoans crisis in education sector in Nigeria, shows 3 things govt must do fast

An education investor and founder of a higher school in Port Harcourt has not only bemoaned the lingering crisis in read more Investor bemoans crisis in education sector in Nigeria, shows 3 things govt must do fast

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34 h. ago No Plan To Replace Ailing Deputy Gov With Lawson – Taraba Govt

The Taraba State government has said the deployment of Dr Lawson Emmanuel to the ailing deputy governor’s office is neither a replacement nor a usurpation of the deputy governor’s mandate but a stop-gap measure to ensure that the office continues to function effectively in the interest of governance and service delivery to the people of […]

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