20 m. ago Tinubu approves Maiduguri airport upgrade to international status

President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said the latest approval concludes the establishment of at least one international airport across the Read More

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50 m. ago Anambra to enforce strict penalties for roadside waste disposal

Tribune Online Anambra to enforce strict penalties for roadside waste disposal Anambra State Government has announced plans to begin the arrest of passengers who dispose of refuse on the roads from moving vehicles. Anambra to enforce strict penalties for roadside waste disposal Tribune Online

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69 m. ago Toddler Crushed To Death As Safety Officers Drag Steering With Driver In Edo

A two-year-old girl was on Wednesday evening crushed to death by a commercial bus driver when his steering wheel was dragged by officers of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team (PSR) at Ring Road, Benin City. An eyewitness at the scene described the chaotic struggle between the commercial bus driver and two members of […]

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87 m. ago Soludo approves N2bn for ‘Iconic Light’ on Ekwulobia flyover, other contracts in Anambra

Tribune Online Soludo approves N2bn for ‘Iconic Light’ on Ekwulobia flyover, other contracts in Anambra Anambra State Government has approved the sum of N2,100,000,000.00 for the contract for the construction of Iconic Lighted Cable structures on the Ekwulobia Flyover Bridge, which is currently under construction. The 6th meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) also approved the sum of N181,194,655.78 for the renovation of the Jerome Udoji State Secretariat […] Soludo approves N2bn for ‘Iconic Light’ on Ekwulobia flyover, other contracts in Anambra Tribune Online

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2 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Couple, 2 Others For ‘Impersonating’ Katsina First Lady In N197m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a couple: Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq and Hafsat Kabir Lawal, alongside two others, Abdullahi Bala and Ladani Akindele, before Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court for obtaining money by false pretense, money laundering and stealing to the tune of N197,750,000. They were arraigned […]

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2 h. ago Minister Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Urges Nigerians To Be Patient

Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has announced that President Bola Tinubu’s policies are yielding positive results. According to Idris, food and fuel prices are dropping, marking a significant achievement for the administration. Idris praised the media for their dedication in covering the briefing sessions, acknowledging their role in keeping Nigerians informed about the administration’s […] The post Minister Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Urges Nigerians To Be Patient appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Reps amend knotty revenue sharing formula in Tinubu’s tax reform bills

…retains 7.5% VAT, limits president’s powers The House of Representatives have amended some contentious clauses in President Bola Tinubu’s tax read more Reps amend knotty revenue sharing formula in Tinubu’s tax reform bills

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3 h. ago Tinubu’s support group names Yahaya Bello as ‘Star Associate’

Tribune Online Tinubu’s support group names Yahaya Bello as ‘Star Associate’ A pro-Tinubu group, Nationwide Tinubu Connect Associates (NTCA) has appointed former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State as a Star Associate. The NTCA is a registered group of like-minded Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora,who are committed to the promotion of the laudable efforts and programmes of President Tinubu administration to reposition Nigeria for […] Tinubu’s support group names Yahaya Bello as ‘Star Associate’ Tribune Online

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4 h. ago LAWMA defends ₦40,000 salary for street sweepers, says It’s minimum wage compliant

In response to a viral video that sparked outrage on social media, the Lagos Waste Management Authority has clarified the wage structure of street sweepers. The video, which featured a LAWMA worker claiming that sweepers were underpaid and had not received the promised minimum wage of ₦85,000, quickly gained traction and led to widespread public Read More

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4 h. ago Tinubu’s reforms will earn him favourable place in history –  Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will be judged favourably by history, citing his commitment to Nigeria’s progress and governance with a sense of divine responsibility. Speaking at the Ministerial Press Briefing Session in Abuja on Thursday, Idris stated that Tinubu’s ongoing reforms, though demanding, Read More

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4 h. ago Nigeria’s leather industry has capacity to create 700,000 jobs, says minister

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has disclosed that the country’s leather industry holds immense economic potential, with an estimated value of N23 billion and the capacity to employ 700,000 Nigerians. While reaffirming the government’s commitment to transforming the country’s livestock and leather industries, the minister lamented that ‘local practices […] The post Nigeria’s leather industry has capacity to create 700,000 jobs, says minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Sen Kalu rejects NYLF’s call to run for president, reconfirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

By Kenneth Udeh Senate committee chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC) and senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has rejected the call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running mate. […] The post Sen Kalu rejects NYLF’s call to run for president, reconfirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Reps amend Tinubu’s tax bill, retains 7.5% VAT, removes inheritance tax, others

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has amended some provisions of Tinubu’s tax Bill to incorporate some concerns of read more Reps amend Tinubu’s tax bill, retains 7.5% VAT, removes inheritance tax, others

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4 h. ago ‘What Small Minds’, Obasanjo Blasts Tinubu Over N15.6trn Coastal Highway, N21bn VP Residence

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly criticised the N15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project being executed by the President Bola Tinubu government, describing it as a wasteful and corrupt initiative. He also condemned the Tinubu administration for approving N21 billion for a new official residence for Vice President Kashim Shettima, questioning the government’s priorities amid […]

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6 h. ago I Didn’t Beg For Ministerial Post, Tinubu Begged Me To Work With Him — El

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai said that he never sought a ministerial position in the government of President Bola Tinubu although he attended a ministerial screening because the president personally urged him to join his administration. El-Rufai, in an interview with BBC Hausa, said the President pleaded with him to help achieve his vision […]

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7 h. ago Soludo applauds Dunamis church for orderly crusade, refunds venue fee

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has commended the Dunamis International Gospel Centre for conducting what he described as a “quintessential evangelism” during its recent crusade at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, without obstructing public movement or causing inconvenience to road users. Impressed by the orderliness of the event, Soludo announced a refund of Read More

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7 h. ago Party Crisis: ‘Retract Your Statement Or Face Legal Action’, NNPP Faction Slams El

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has strongly criticised the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, for alleging that the President Bola Tinubu-led government was behind the party’s ongoing crisis. In a statement on Wednesday, the NNPP factional national secretary, Oginni Olaposi, dismissed El-Rufai’s claims as baseless, insisting that the former governor lacked a […]

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7 h. ago Move Nigeria away from consumer to production economy, PFN tells Tinubu

Tribune Online Move Nigeria away from consumer to production economy, PFN tells Tinubu The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to move the country away from a consumer economy to a production economy, ensuring that Nigeria is able to manufacture what its citizens use or consume, including clothes, food, and cars. Move Nigeria away from consumer to production economy, PFN tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Senator Okorocha reaffirms commitment to supporting Tinubu for secure, prosperous Nigeria

Meets with Matawalle to discuss critical issues From Charity Nwakaundu, Abuja The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, received the former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, in his office at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja. The former Zamfara Governor has been diligent in discharging his constitutional roles, ensuring the safety of […] The post Senator Okorocha reaffirms commitment to supporting Tinubu for secure, prosperous Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Tinubu resolves Lagos assembly crisis, backs Obasa’s return as Speaker

President Bola Tinubu has seemingly resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly by endorsing Mudashiru Obasa’s read more Tinubu resolves Lagos assembly crisis, backs Obasa’s return as Speaker

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