8 h. ago Why int’l students are seeking alternatives beyond UK, US, Canada

The choice of the United States of America (USA), the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, and Australia for many international students read more Why int’l students are seeking alternatives beyond UK, US, Canada

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8 h. ago Emergency Rule: Tinubu Saved Rivers From Anarchy – Fubara’s Ex

Former head of service in Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, has revealed that the decision of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state saved it from anarchy. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, Nweke stated that he was neither sacked nor pressured to resign. He thanked Tinubu for his swift […]

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9 h. ago Building sustainable economic structures through policy: Atiku Bagudu’s bold moves for economic inclusion

Abubakar Atiku Bagudu was born on December 26, 1961, in Gwandu, Kebbi State. He pursued a degree in Economics at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, followed by a Master’s in Economics from the University of Jos. His passion for economic policy led him to Columbia University, New York, where he earned a second Master’s degree in […] The post Building sustainable economic structures through policy: Atiku Bagudu’s bold moves for economic inclusion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigeria’s crude suffers low demand, cargoes await buyers — Report

Crude oil grades from Nigeria have faced tepid demand in the April trade cycle as ample availability of lower-priced alternatives such as US WTI, Caspian CPC Blend, and other Mediterranean grades enticed European buyers. Argus Media, an independent energy and commodity price benchmarks provider, reported this on Thursday. The report stated that the trade cycle Read More

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15 h. ago Brazil sacks coach Dorival Junior after Argentina’s humiliation

Dorival Junior was sacked as Brazil coach on Friday, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football announced. “Dorival Junior is no longer in charge of the Brazilian national team. The management thanks him and wishes him success for the rest of his career,” Read More

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17 h. ago Anambra traders count losses as fire guts warehouse, building

Some traders and residents are counting their losses after an early morning fire gutted a warehouse and a two-storey building containing textiles and other durable materials on Ifejika Street, near Main Market, Sokoto Road, Onitsha, Anambra State. The fire, which reportedly started around 6:20am on Friday, raged for nearly six hours, prompting the swift deployment Read More

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18 h. ago Goods lost, buildings destroyed as fire razes Onitsha market

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Several goods worth millions of naira were lost while two buildings were affected as a fire outbreak on Friday razed parts of the Onitsha Main Market at Ifejika Street/Sokoto Road in Anambra State, Nigeria. The fire, which reportedly started at one of the buildings in the early morning hours, escalated into […] The post Goods lost, buildings destroyed as fire razes Onitsha market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Akpabio never known for harassing women, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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20 h. ago Akpabio lacks traits of sexual harassment, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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20 h. ago Chief of Staff: Appointment of serving military officer heightens fears of militarization Rivers State government

…It’s a huge error that may spell doom ahead – former commissioner in Wike govt The appointment of a serving read more Chief of Staff: Appointment of serving military officer heightens fears of militarization Rivers State government

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22 h. ago Rivers varsity declares zero tolerance for sexual harassment, exam malpractice

The new Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt,  Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi has said the institution under his leadership will not tolerate any act of sexual harassment, examination malpractices and related vices. Zeb-Obipi stated this in his address during the 43rd matriculation ceremony for its 11,083 new intakes, a number he announced Read More

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24 h. ago ICYMI: How Aisha Achimugu shut down Grenada, Abuja for 50th birthday

A businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, has continued to attract a huge buzz online and offline as a result of the lavish seven-day birthday party she threw to mark her golden jubilee at Calivigny Island and Silversands in Grenada; as well as in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The birthday celebration of the socialite, who turned 50 Read More

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24 h. ago Bill Mandating President, Govs To Appoint Youths, PLWDs Scales Second Reading In House Of Reps

A bill mandating the inclusion of youths and persons living with disabilities in political appointments has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed constitutional amendment, sponsored by lawmaker representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, sought to alter key provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) […]

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25 h. ago House Of Reps Moves To Provide Legal Backing For Alvan Ikoku Federal Varsity Of Education

The House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward formalising the status of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Imo State, as a fully recognised federal institution. On Thursday, lawmakers passed through the second reading a bill seeking to provide statutory backing for the university’s establishment. The proposed legislation, jointly sponsored by Speaker of […]

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25 h. ago Gov Mutfwang launches safe delivery kits to combat maternal mortality

Tribune Online Gov Mutfwang launches safe delivery kits to combat maternal mortality The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has launched the distribution of safe delivery kits, known as ‘Mama Kits’, to primary healthcare centres across the state to combat maternal mortality. Addressing healthcare staff, ward development committees, and women’s groups at the venue of the launch at Mista-Ali in the Bassa local government area of the […] Gov Mutfwang launches safe delivery kits to combat maternal mortality Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Bill For State Resources Control Passes 2nd Reading In House Of Reps

The House of Representatives at the plenary on Wednesday passed through second reading a Bill seeking to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to move Water for Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, Irrigation, Power, and Other Uses to the Concurrent Legislative List. The development, if it sailed through, […]

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27 h. ago Sultan of Sokoto calls for moon sighting ahead of Eid celebration

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025. In a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Friday by the Waziri of Read More

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27 h. ago Sultan of Sokoto calls for moon sighting ahead of Eid celebration

Tribune Online Sultan of Sokoto calls for moon sighting ahead of Eid celebration According to the statement, "March 29 marks the 29th day of Ramadan 1446AH, making it the first possible day for moon sighting. Sultan of Sokoto calls for moon sighting ahead of Eid celebration Tribune Online

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28 h. ago 2 Corps Members Receive Sultan, State Govt Meritorious Award In Sokoto

Two corps members of 2024 Batch A stream 2 posted to Sokoto State received the Sultanate and State Government Meritorious Awards. The Sultanate Council awarded each of the best-behaved male and female corps members in Sokoto State a set of Plasma TVs and N100,000 in cash. Alhaji Usman Yakubu Yaro, the Sokoto State coordinator of […]

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30 h. ago APC Group Berates Atiku Over Corruption Allegation Against Akpabio

A sociopolitical group, the All Progressives Media Network (APMN), has responded to the former vice president Atiku Abubakar’s recent scathing remarks, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of corruption. Atiku took a swipe at the senate president against the backdrop of his (Akpabio’s) recent sexual harassment allegation levelled against him by the suspended Kogi Central Senator, […]

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