66 m. ago Nepal Seeks Interim Leader As Army Restores Order After Deadly Protests

Nepal’s president and Army, on Friday, sought to find a consensus interim leader to fill a political vacuum after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government and left parliament in flames. At least 51 people were killed in the unrest, the worst violence since the end of the Maoist civil war and the abolition of the […]

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69 m. ago Kano Governor moves to ban same sex marriage, immoral practices in Kano

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the transmission of a bill to the State House of Assembly seeking to outlaw same-sex marriage and other practices deemed immoral in the state. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa the governor gave the approval while presiding […] The post Kano Governor moves to ban same sex marriage, immoral practices in Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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83 m. ago Ministries, Stakeholders Collaborate Towards Low Sulphur Fuels Transition

  The Federal Ministry of Environment is collaborating with other government ministries, departments, agencies as well as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited together with other key stakeholders to design the transition into the use of low-sulphur fuels in the country. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal who revealed this during the commemoration of the […]

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1 hour ago Abia: “Opposition Allegeing Corruption Against My Govt. Only Seeking Recognition, Relevance” – Alex Otti

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has accused opposition members of using claims of corruption against his administration. He said their real intention is to seek recognition, secure settlements, or prepare for upcoming elections. He made the remarks on Thursday, during the Aba Stakeholders’ Security Trust Fund raising luncheon in Aba. Addressing the Aba business community, […] The post Abia: “Opposition Allegeing Corruption Against My Govt. Only Seeking Recognition, Relevance” – Alex Otti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Akpabio seeks EFCC support for transparency, accountability in SSDC 

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio, has called for collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure the commission’s financial activities are firmly guided by compliance with extant financial laws. Akpabio made the call on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the […] The post Akpabio seeks EFCC support for transparency, accountability in SSDC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Federal High Court In Abuja Jails Ansaru Commander Mahmud Usman 15 Years For Terrorism Offences

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Mahmud Usman, a commander of the proscribed Ansaru sect, to 15 years in prison for terrorism-related offences. Usman, also known by the aliases Abu Bara’a, Abbas, and Mukhtar, pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of illegal mining and using the profits to fund arms purchases for terrorist […] The post Federal High Court In Abuja Jails Ansaru Commander Mahmud Usman 15 Years For Terrorism Offences appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Taiwan’s Defence Ministry Seeks $33bn Funding Against Attacks — Lawmaker

The final amount has not been finalised as Taiwan negotiates with the US over potential arms sales that would be included in the special budget. The post Taiwan’s Defence Ministry Seeks $33bn Funding Against Attacks — Lawmaker appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Borno: Army, civil defence deepen ties in fight against Boko Haram

Tribune Online Borno: Army, civil defence deepen ties in fight against Boko Haram Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have pledged to strengthen collaboration in the fight against Borno: Army, civil defence deepen ties in fight against Boko Haram Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Nigeria, World Bank Deepen Engagement With States On Nutrition Financing

In collaboration with the World Bank, the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has commenced the fourth round of training for budget officers from the different states of Nigeria on integrating nutrition into the national budget cycle. Delivered under the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) Project, the exercise has expanded from 11 pilot […]

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5 h. ago Southern Kaduna Professionals Advise Senator Katung On 2027 Polls

Southern Kaduna Professionals Forum (SKPF) has called on the senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sunday Marshall Katung, to seek re-election in 2027, describing his performance in the National Assembly as “credible, impactful, and people-oriented.” In a statement signed by its National President, Arc. Samuel Yakubu, on Wednesday, said the group […]

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5 h. ago Solid Minerals Development For Economic Diversification – Abbas

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said developing the country‘s solid minerals sector is not just an option but imperative for economic diversification. Abbas, who stated this at a public hearing on 12 bills seeking to develop the solid minerals sector in Abuja on Thursday, observed that Nigeria‘s economy had been heavily […]

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7 h. ago Party registration: ADA, ATP, ANC, 11 others meet initial requirements –INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says only 14 out of 171 associations seeking registration as political parties met the requirements to proceed to the next stage. Mr Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement after the commission’s regular meeting in Abuja, yesterday. Olumekun said […] The post Party registration: ADA, ATP, ANC, 11 others meet initial requirements –INEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Malaria: FG strengthens mobilization, laments poor vaccines uptake in kebbi, Bayelsa

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed fear that the global target for the elimination of malaria in Nigeria might be unrealistic if local forces, including funding, are not mobilized adequately. The government stated that 90 percent of global malaria cases are reported in Nigeria and a few other African countries. Hence, the […] The post Malaria: FG strengthens mobilization, laments poor vaccines uptake in kebbi, Bayelsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Taxation, increased revenues and the limits of fiscal reforms

If any evidence was needed to prove the efficacy of President Tinubu’s fiscal reforms, the latest report from the Ministry read more Taxation, increased revenues and the limits of fiscal reforms

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9 h. ago Lawmaker demands swift action on escalating insecurity in Yabo

Tribune Online Lawmaker demands swift action on escalating insecurity in Yabo-Shagari The member representing Yabo-Shagari federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Umar Yusuf Yabo, has called on both the Sokoto State government and the Federal Government to urgently address the worsening security situation threatening lives and livelihoods in his constituency. His appeal came in the wake of a series of deadly attacks by armed […] Lawmaker demands swift action on escalating insecurity in Yabo-Shagari Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Nigeria Firm, UNICEF Drive Digital Literacy, School Connectivity In Nasarawa

Communications infrastructure outfit, IHS Nigeria Limited, an arm of IHS Towers Group, has launched a digital literacy and school connectivity programme in Nasarawa State. In partnership with the Nasarawa State government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The programme targets 100 teachers and provides 50 secondary schools with internet-enabled routers. The initiative, implemented by […]

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14 h. ago Police Gun Down Leader Of Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Gang In Abuja

Operatives of the FCT Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have killed an armed robbery gang leader, Umar Manu, a.k.a ‘Small’, after attacking the gang’s hideout. The gang was crossing from the Nasarawa forests into the FCT through Karshi forests to launch attacks in FCT and returne to their hideout. FCT Police Spokesperson, SP […]

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14 h. ago Court remands Bank legal head in Kuje prison over perjury, defamation charges

Tribune Online Court remands Bank legal head in Kuje prison over perjury, defamation charges The accused person was said to have made the false deposition in sympathy with ECOWAS and as a ploy to block the judgment creditor from accessing the fund. Court remands Bank legal head in Kuje prison over perjury, defamation charges Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Protest looms as Rivers govt announces N5bn saved from August salary fund

Unpaid civil servants raise alarm, plan march to Govt House The Rivers State government under state of emergency which ordered read more Protest looms as Rivers govt announces N5bn saved from August salary fund

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15 h. ago Strike: Minister Begs Resident Doctors, Says Allowances Coming

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako has appealed to resident doctors to exercise patience, assuring them that their long-awaited allowances will soon be paid. Dr. Salako, who spoke during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, disclosed that the Federal Government had already processed the funds through the […]

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