47 h. ago Wike hails Okowa’s endorsement of Tinubu, says it validates his 2023 position 

Nyesom Wike has applauded former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, for endorsing President Bola Tinubu.  read more Wike hails Okowa’s endorsement of Tinubu, says it validates his 2023 position 

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56 h. ago NANS hails Tinubu for approving N50 billion to offset ASUU, others’ allowances

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving N50 billion to federal universities to settle outstanding earned allowances for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and non-academic staff. ASUU has long clashed with the federal government over unpaid allowances outlined in their Memorandum […] The post NANS hails Tinubu for approving N50 billion to offset ASUU, others’ allowances appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Tinubu hails ECOWAS as Ghana offers scholarships to 1,000 regional students

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for fostering regional integration. Bayo Onanuga, Special read more Tinubu hails ECOWAS as Ghana offers scholarships to 1,000 regional students

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4 d. ago Tennista Foundation offers Jnr Tennis tournament winners, runner

Tennista Foundation has offered scholarships to the winners and runner-ups in both the boys and girls categories respectively of its just concluded maiden Junior Tennis Tournament. The tournament saw intense competition among 55 young athletes, displaying exceptional talents, grit and sportsmanship during the thrilling 4-day, starting from the preliminaries to the final on the Lawn […] The post Tennista Foundation offers Jnr Tennis tournament winners, runner-ups scholarship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, hails pontiff’s legacy of justice and compassion

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined leaders across the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, describing the late read more Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, hails pontiff’s legacy of justice and compassion

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5 d. ago Tennista Foundation offers junior tennis tournament winners, runner

By Bolaji Okunola Tennista Foundation has offered scholarships to the winners and runner-ups in both the boys and girls categories of its just-concluded maiden Junior Tennis Tournament. The tournament saw intense competition among 55 young athletes, displaying exceptional talents, grit and sportsmanship during the thrilling 4-day event, starting from the preliminaries to the final on […] The post Tennista Foundation offers junior tennis tournament winners, runner-ups scholarships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu hails Orji Uzor Kalu’s patriotism on his 65th birthday

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on his 65th birthday, hailing the former Abia State governor’s unwavering patriotism and transformative impact on Nigeria’s political and economic landscape. In a statement marking the milestone, issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President […] The post Tinubu hails Orji Uzor Kalu’s patriotism on his 65th birthday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Emergency Rule: Former Deputy Speaker Seeks Support For Ibas

Former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold steps in restoring peace, law and order in Rivers State. He hailed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state and called on all stakeholders to support the administration of the state’s sole administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas […]

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1 week ago Ndume hails Tinubu on food security, calls for naira stabilisation

The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday, praised the Federal Government over its declaration of national emergency on food insecurity. Ndume gave the commendation in a statement issued by his media office in Abuja. His plaudit comes barely 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu made the declaration on Monday, while opening the 6th Read More

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1 week ago Borno gov offers house, scholarship to boy assaulted in viral video

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has pledged a fully furnished house and full educational scholarship to Bashir Gaji, a minor who was physically assaulted in a viral video that sparked outrage on social media. Zulum made the announcement on Sunday when he received the boy at the Government House in Maiduguri. The video showed one Read More

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1 week ago Zulum Offers House, Scholarship To Minor Molested In Viral Video

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered the immediate prosecution of Bukar Modu, a man shown in a disturbing viral video allegedly molesting a minor, Bashir Gaji. Following the governor’s directive, Bukar Modu was arrested by security operatives on Saturday night at Umarari in Maiduguri, the state capital. Zulum gave the prosecution order on […]

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2 w. ago Zamfara Community Hails Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS Musa For Eliminating Bandits’ Leader Mati, Others

Residents of Anka local government area in Zamfara State have lauded the President Bola Tinubu; Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, following the successful elimination of a notorious terrorist commander, Mati, and several of his fighters in a recent counter-terrorism operation in the […]

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2 w. ago ‘You Symbolise Resilience, Enterprise, Generosity’, Tinubu Hails Dangote On Birthday Anniversary

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Africa’s foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, founder and President of the Dangote Group, on his birthday anniversary. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, celebrated the life of a visionary whose resilience and unwavering commitment to Africa’s economic transformation have redefined entrepreneurship on […]

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2 w. ago Dozie’s visionary contributions leave enduring legacy – Tinubu

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has hailed the late elder statesman, entrepreneur, and banker Pascal Dozie as a visionary. Dozie, who died at 85, left a lasting mark on Nigeria’s economy, the president said in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Dozie founded Diamond Bank and served […] The post Dozie’s visionary contributions leave enduring legacy – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 178,000 mothers, one million newborns die in Africa every year

The World Health Organisation of the African region said each year, an estimated 178,000 mothers and one million newborns die in the African region—many from preventable causes. The health body made this known on Monday in a release to commemorate World Health Day, celebrated on April 7 annually. This year’s campaign focuses on improving maternal Read More

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2 w. ago Army arrests 43 oil thieves, destroys 14 illegal refineries in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army, 6 Division said its operatives have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves and recovered 254,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army said a total of 14 illegal refineries were also destroyed, while 14 boats used for the illicit activity were destroyed. The Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Read More

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3 w. ago Tinubu hails Adegunwa’s N2bn trauma centre, seeks healthcare collaboration

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Sulaiman Adegunwa, as an exemplary Nigerian who is investing his hard-earned resources to impact humanity and enhance better living for all. Tinubu, represented by his Vice,  Kashim Shettima, has equally emphasised the need for the private and public sectors to collaborate with the Read More

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3 w. ago Women group hails Tinubu for appointing Benue APC Chair as board chairman

Tribune Online Women group hails Tinubu for appointing Benue APC Chair as board chairman A sociopolitical women's group known as APC Women Vanguard has lauded the appointment of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Benjamin Omale. Women group hails Tinubu for appointing Benue APC Chair as board chairman Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s smartest move ever – Fayose hails removal of Kyari as NNPC boss

By John Ogunsemore Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has praised President Bola Tinubu for removing Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). According to him, Kyari’s removal is the president’s smartest move ever. Fayose stated this in an X post on Wednesday. Special Adviser […] The post Tinubu’s smartest move ever – Fayose hails removal of Kyari as NNPC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Group Hails Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS Over Improved Security In North

The Northern Elders Political Development group has commended President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa for their efforts in improving security in the North-West region. It noted that majority of towns and villages in the region observed the Eid-el-Fitri peacefully without cases […]

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