10 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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18 h. ago SWAGA restates support for Tinubu, dismisses calling on Edun to resign

Tribune Online SWAGA restates support for Tinubu, dismisses calling on Edun to resign Contrary to a report, the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) has dismissed claim that it demanded the resignation of the Minister of Finance and the coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun. It also restated its commitment and loyalty to the reform agenda of the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The clarification was […] SWAGA restates support for Tinubu, dismisses calling on Edun to resign Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption

Tribune Online Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption The Dean, School of Environment Studies, Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Adesina Emmanuel Aladeloba, has called on policymakers, regulators, developers, and citizens to embrace sustainability as a non-negotiable priority for urban growth, environmental protection and public wellbeing. He called for urgent action to embed sustainability principles into modern housing and urban development in Nigeria. Speaking […] Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Security agencies under pressure to arrest Sowore for abusing Tinubu

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Security agencies have been urged to arrest and prosecute activist Omoyele Sowore for describing President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal and a liar”. The call was made yesterday by the General Secretary of the Leadership Centre for Civil and Post-Trauma Rehabilitation, Agbi Manzo Abubakar, who said Sowore should face consequences for […] The post Security agencies under pressure to arrest Sowore for abusing Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago NAS decries Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis, demands increased funding, digital inclusion

By Adewale Sanyaolu The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has described Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis as a “national emergency”, warning that millions of out-of-school children are being condemned to lives of poverty, exclusion, and crime unless urgent action is taken. In a statement issued on Sunday to mark this year’s International Literacy Day, themed […] The post NAS decries Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis, demands increased funding, digital inclusion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Eno signs electricity law, plans power summit to tackle outage in A/ Ibom

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa State Commissioner for Information Hon Anìekan Umanah has said that the state governor pastor Umo Eno has signed electricity law and planed to hold power summit to address perennial electricity supply problems and tariff reduction which will help residents to afford cost of electricity in the state. The Commissioner also […] The post Eno signs electricity law, plans power summit to tackle outage in A/ Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “Tinubu’s Vision For Benue Evident In Infrastructure Projects” – Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on Benue people to sustain their support for President Bola Tinubu. He said such support is crucial to ensure the success of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akume made the appeal on Saturday,  while handing over renovated structures and a fully […] The post “Tinubu’s Vision For Benue Evident In Infrastructure Projects” – Akume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Remi Tinubu flags off N1bn women empowerment programme in Cross River

Tribune Online Remi Tinubu flags off N1bn women empowerment programme in Cross River This initiative is not just a programme, it is a vision, a movement, and a clarion call to uplift the women of Nigeria.... Remi Tinubu flags off N1bn women empowerment programme in Cross River Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Lagos raises alarm over looming environmental collapse of lagoon

By Lukman Olabiyi and Emmanuel Ajayi The Lagos State Government has issued a grave warning about the rapidly deteriorating state of the Lagos Lagoon, describing the situation as an impending environmental and social catastrophe unless urgent action is taken. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Lagos Waterfront Summit, the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure […] The post Lagos raises alarm over looming environmental collapse of lagoon appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Channel surplus revenue into job creation, pension payments – Obi tells Tinubu

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to demonstrate compassion and responsibility by deploying Nigeria’s reported revenue surplus into critical sectors that would directly impact the lives of ordinary citizens. Obi, on his verified X account on Thursday, September […] The post Channel surplus revenue into job creation, pension payments – Obi tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in north, NEF to Tinubu

• Says Nigeria’s stability, regional security under threat From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in northern Nigeria, citing the extraordinary scale of insecurity and the government’s constitutional and international obligations to protect lives. The forum lamented that state security agencies […] The post Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in north, NEF to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Defence Minister calls for stronger regional action against terrorism in ECOWAS, Sahel

Tribune Online Defence Minister calls for stronger regional action against terrorism in ECOWAS, Sahel Nigeria’s message is clear: the region’s security is indivisible, the threats are urgent, and the time for united and well-supported action is now.... Defence Minister calls for stronger regional action against terrorism in ECOWAS, Sahel Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Tinubu urged to restart oil exploration in Kolmani, Lake Chad

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Northeastern governors have called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the resumption of oil exploration activities in the frontier wells of Kolmani and Lake Chad. The Kolmani oil field is an in-development oil field located on the border between Bauchi and Gombe states in Nigeria. It is operated by the Nigerian […] The post Tinubu urged to restart oil exploration in Kolmani, Lake Chad appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago “Tinubu Should Release Nnamdi Kanu, Give Igbos Sense Of Inclusion” – WIC

Festus Okere, Chairman of the World Igbo Congress (WIC), on Wednesday, called on President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). He described Kanu as a “freedom fighter for democracy.” Okere made the appeal during his address at the WIC Congress in Boston, Massachusetts, emphasizing that freeing Kanu […] The post “Tinubu Should Release Nnamdi Kanu, Give Igbos Sense Of Inclusion” – WIC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago We’ll Take Action On Power, Water Challenges In Ogbomoso Land, Tinubu Tells Soun

President Bola Tinubu has promised urgent action on electricity and water supply challenges in Ogbomoso land in Oyo State, describing the twin issues as “strong notes” he had taken. The President made the promise while responding to requests tabled before him by the Soun of Ogbomosho land, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Laoye, Orumogege III, during his […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria records 16,000 suicides annually, Senator raises the alarm

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has called for urgent legislative action to address Nigeria’s rising suicide rates, citing World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates of approximately 16,000 suicide deaths annually. The lawmaker re[resenting Cross River South made the call in Abuja, yesterday when he received members of the Suicide Prevention Advocacy Working Group, a coalition of psychiatrists, legal […] The post Nigeria records 16,000 suicides annually, Senator raises the alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago From Devaluation to domination: How Tinubu’s exchange rate reforms turned the Naira into Nigeria’s export engine

When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration dismantled Nigeria’s rigid foreign exchange regime in 2024, critics were quick to call it read more From Devaluation to domination: How Tinubu’s exchange rate reforms turned the Naira into Nigeria’s export engine

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9 d. ago Lokpobiri urges Niger Delta to back Tinubu’s development agenda

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri has urged the people of the Niger Delta to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as development-driven and committed to the growth of the region. According to a statement issued over the weekend, Lokpobiri made the call […] The post Lokpobiri urges Niger Delta to back Tinubu’s development agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ASUU TASUED warns Tinubu of ‘mother of all strikes’ over 2009 agreement

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) branch, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to avert a “mother of all strikes” by implementing the reviewed 2009 Agreement. The TASUED branch chairman of ASUU, Dr. Wale Ositoye, made this call on Wednesday, August 27, while […] The post ASUU TASUED warns Tinubu of ‘mother of all strikes’ over 2009 agreement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Reps To Probe UNIBEN Teaching Hospital’s Budgetary Expenditures

The Federal House of Representatives has announced a plan to carry out an audit on the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) as it relates to the, 2023 and 2024 budget expenditures and 2025 projections of the tertiary hospital. Chairman, House Committee on Public Health Institutions, Patrick Umo, announced this on Tuesday in Benin City, […]

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