66 m. ago Your foreign trips costly quest with little returns, CUPP tells Tinubu

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop his incessant foreign trips and focus on fixing domestic realities that would revitalise Nigeria’s struggling economy, which has been repelling investors. CUPP, in a statement by its National Secretary, Peter Ameh, lamented that since assumption of […] The post Your foreign trips costly quest with little returns, CUPP tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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76 m. ago Health insurance: NHIA mandates HMO to issue authorisation codes in 1hr

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has decried rising cases of complaints by enrollees of the national health insurance services, who face some delays in obtaining authorisation codes from the Health Management Organisations (HMOs), which allow access to medical care. NHIA said the unfriendly experience had further affected the trust and confidence […] The post Health insurance: NHIA mandates HMO to issue authorisation codes in 1hr appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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79 m. ago Nigeria’s vaccine financing more vulnerable than ever – VNDC

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has been urged to direct the Ministry of Budget and National Planning to establish a predictable, efficient and sustainable immunisation financing framework for the country. It was stated that vaccine funds are part of the service-wide vote, thus making disbursement uncertain, and that immunisation is not just a […] The post Nigeria’s vaccine financing more vulnerable than ever – VNDC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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79 m. ago FG begins construction of S’East, S’South coastal highway segments

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Federal Government will flag off the construction of South East and South-South segments of coastal highway next week. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this yesterday. He noted that the President Bola Tinubu administration was determined to complete the projects within the stipulated time. Umahi said the coastal highway project […] The post FG begins construction of S’East, S’South coastal highway segments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Sokoto govt warns against inflammatory statements, recommits to tackling insecurity

The Sokoto State Government has cautioned residents against making inflammatory and sensational remarks capable of undermining ongoing efforts to address insecurity in the state. The warning was issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), in response to a statement credited to one Basharu Altine Guyawa. Read More

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2 h. ago Tinubu outlines decisive measures to improve police welfare, working conditions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a Nigeria Police Force that is highly trained, motivated and equipped with modern tools and technology to effectively combat crime. This is even as he emphasised his administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance the police force, including the provision of advanced equipment, […] The post Tinubu outlines decisive measures to improve police welfare, working conditions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago PDP Hits Out At Tinubu, Shettima For Abandoning Governance Amid National Issues

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Adolphus Wabara, has criticized President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their foreign trips, suggesting that both leaders are not prepared for governance. Wabara pointed out that while Nigeria faces multiple challenges, Tinubu and Shettima have traveled abroad, leaving the country without […] The post PDP Hits Out At Tinubu, Shettima For Abandoning Governance Amid National Issues appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “Focus On Quality, Not Quantity Of Universities” – Afe Babalola To FG

Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University, has expressed concerns about the increasing number of universities being approved across Nigeria without thorough checks. He believes this growing trend could have severe consequences for the quality of education in the country, as institutions may be created without adequate facilities or proper academic structures in place. […] The post “Focus On Quality, Not Quantity Of Universities” – Afe Babalola To FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Stakeholders lament vaccine funding delays, urge local production

Stakeholders on Monday urged the Federal Government to urgently release outstanding vaccine funds and ramp up investment in local vaccine production. They warned that funding delays are threatening Nigeria’s immunisation efforts and endangering the lives of millions of children. They said this at a press conference on immunisation financing in Abuja, themed “Future of immunisation Read More

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4 h. ago Redesign Nigeria’s security architecture, Afenifere urges FG

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has again urged the Federal Government and security agencies to redesign Nigeria’s security structure. Afenifere said this would help security operatives better understand the problems, identify the causes, and address them decisively. In a communique released after the Afenifere Caucus Meeting held at the Akure home of its leader, Reuben Read More

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5 h. ago Federal Gov’t Begins Technical Upgrade Of Public Media Organisations

The federal government has commenced investment in cutting-edge technologies and the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment for public media organisations to enhance effective service delivery. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammad Idris, in a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja, stated this in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, during discussions with leading […]

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5 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police patrol Anambra communities to stop Monday sit

To stop the Monday sit-at-home order, the Anambra State Police Command has increased its patrols in the Nnewi and Ihiala areas of the state. During the patrol, officers urged residents to go about their daily activities without fear, promising to keep lives and property safe. In a statement on Monday, the police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, Read More

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5 h. ago FG must stop pretending, Plateau killings are genocide – Dalung

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what he described as its complacency in tackling the persistent insecurity in Plateau State. Dalung expressed his concerns during the Arise TV Morning Show interview on Monday. His remarks followed the killing of over 50 people in Bokkos Local Read More

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6 h. ago “Approach Women With Confidence, Not Money” – Yul Edochie Urges Men

Controversial Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has urged men to stay confident and focused when approaching women. He emphasised that money is not the primary factor that attracts them. In a post on his Instagram page on Monday, Edochie advised young men that confidence is essential when approaching a woman, no matter her social or financial […] The post “Approach Women With Confidence, Not Money” – Yul Edochie Urges Men appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago PICTORIAL: APC Govs Visit Buhari In Kaduna, Applaud His Support For Tinubu 

  By Isaiah Benjamin, Aza Msue and Nonye Ekwenugo, Kaduna   The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum who is also the Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma has extolled former President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting President Bola Tinubu. Uzodimma also declared that the ruling APC is the largest political party in […]

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6 h. ago You’ll Have To Wait Until 2031 To Retire Tinubu – APC Chieftain Responds To SDP’s 2027 Plan

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has hit back at claims made by former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate Adewale Adebayo, who suggested that a coalition of opposition parties could remove President Bola Tinubu from office by 2027. Adebayo had mentioned that if political heavyweights like Atiku Abubakar and Peter […] The post You’ll Have To Wait Until 2031 To Retire Tinubu – APC Chieftain Responds To SDP’s 2027 Plan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Four gospel ministers, including “Kekere Jesu,” die in fatal Ogun accident

Four popular Nigerian gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, popularly known as Kekere Jesu, lost their lives in a fatal motor accident along the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the Ogun State Commander and Public Information Officer, Florence Okupe on Monday. The Read More

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7 h. ago Trump tariffs: Trade among yourselves, Ecobank advises Nigeria, others

Trade among yourselves to counter trump tariff, Ecobank tells  Nigeria, others The Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Transnational Inc., Jeremy Awori, has urged African nations to deepen trade among themselves as a buffer against the potential economic impact of new tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg TV, Read More

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8 h. ago Edo: Okpebholo approves payment of gratuities to state pensioners 

By Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved gratuity payments for pensioners owed since 2012. He aims to ease the struggles of retired civil servants. The state government has started with N1 billion as the first batch, promising to clear all debts from past administrations. Governor Okpebholo stressed his focus on retirees’ […] The post Edo: Okpebholo approves payment of gratuities to state pensioners  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Stop foreign trips, focus on fixing domestic issues, CUPP urges Tinubu

By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to end his frequent foreign trips, advising the president to tackle local issues driving investors away from Nigeria’s struggling economy. CUPP’s National Secretary, Peter Ameh, shared this in a statement to the media in Abuja. The group said Tinubu’s […] The post Stop foreign trips, focus on fixing domestic issues, CUPP urges Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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