28 h. ago Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A local government chairman in Ebonyi State, six commissioners, and some contractors have been arrested for an alleged breach of contract. The local government chairman, Chief Timothy Nwachi, Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Felix Igboke, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Omari Omaka (SAN), his Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters counterpart, Uchenna Igwe, […] The post Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago June 12, 1993 Poll: “Heaven Won’t Have Fallen If Nwosu Declared Abiola Winner” – Oshiomhole On Why He Backed Senate To Reject Renaming INEC HQ After Him

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has commended Nigeria Senate for rejecting a motion to rename Independent National Electoral Commission’s Headquarters after Professor Humphrey Nwosu. The former governor of Edo State empathized that heaven wouldn’t have fallen of the ex-chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission late Nwosu declare Chief MKO Abiola as the winner of […] The post June 12, 1993 Poll: “Heaven Won’t Have Fallen If Nwosu Declared Abiola Winner” – Oshiomhole On Why He Backed Senate To Reject Renaming INEC HQ After Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “Don’t Be Scared When You See Our Officers In Uniform, We’re Meant To Protect You” – Military Tells Nigerians

Nigeria Army has insisted that its priority will continue to focus on protection of lives and properties of all Nigerians. Speaking during a program via Channels Television on Friday, Chief of Defence Civil-Military Relations at the Defence Headquarters, Rear Admiral Olusanya Bankole, noted that people should not be scared of military men in uniforms. He […] The post “Don’t Be Scared When You See Our Officers In Uniform, We’re Meant To Protect You” – Military Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Activist threatens to sue Governor Soludo over proposed market demolition

A frontline activist, Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo, has threatened to sue the Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, over the proposed demolition of Afor Nnobi Market, at Nnobi community in Idemili South Local Government Area of the State. Okonkwo, who is a prominent son of the Nnobi community, issued the threat in a statement released electronically […] The post Activist threatens to sue Governor Soludo over proposed market demolition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago FG lauds former WMO Secretary General, Professor Obasi on weather forecast education globally 

Tribune Online FG lauds former WMO Secretary General, Professor Obasi on weather forecast education globally  The Federal Government has commended a former Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Professor Olu Patrick Obasi for his immense contributions toward weather forecast education in Nigeria and globally. Speaking in Abuja while celebrating the World Meteorological Day, the Director General of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, said the  discussion on […] FG lauds former WMO Secretary General, Professor Obasi on weather forecast education globally  Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Rivers: Ibas makes 2 strategic appointments, new SSG, acting Head of Service

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd), has announced the appointment of Professor Ibibia Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG).   A statement from the Government House press unit says his appointment is with immediate effect.   He holds […] The post Rivers: Ibas makes 2 strategic appointments, new SSG, acting Head of Service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG partners Abuja Muslim community to end open defecation in Nigeria 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Terlumun Utsev called for greater collaboration between religious institutions and government agencies to end open defecation in Nigeria by 2030. Professor Utsev made this call during an advocacy visit to the Murshid of the Abuja National Mosque, Prof. Shehu Ahmad Saeed Galadanci, with […] The post FG partners Abuja Muslim community to end open defecation in Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Adamawa, World Bank Disburse $525,000 To 21 Communities To Improve Food Security

The World Bank and the federal government have launched the Community Revolving Fund disbursement of $ 525,000 designed to empower 21 communities and build resilience against the hardship in the state. Adamawa State deputy governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta who launched the programme at Yola, yesterday, said it also aimed to reduce the vulnerability communities in […]

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2 w. ago Borno Gov’t Presents 110 Vehicles, 280 Houses, Others To Security Agencies

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has distributed 110 new operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles and 280 houses to the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the state. The distribution was flagged off by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, who commended the initiative and described the governor as a “performing governor” in […]

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2 w. ago Interests of state, people should take priority – Fubara to pro

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reminded the Martins Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly of the need to prioritise the interests of the state and the people over political conflicts. Fubara, who spoke in a letter dated March 13 and addressed to the Speaker, Amaewhule, proposed Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as a new date to present […] The post Interests of state, people should take priority – Fubara to pro-Wike lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Okorocha, UNIJOS VC hail Tinubu over NELFUND, counsels students to take loans

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Ishaya Tanko, and a former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, have urged students to take advantage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Students Loan Scheme, known as the Nigeria Education Loan Fund. Speaking on Wednesday during the  matriculation ceremony of over 10,000 students of the UNIJOS Read More

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2 w. ago Scholar Makes Case For Preserving Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage

Renowned Professor of Planning and Heritage at the Liverpool School of Architecture, Prof. Taibat Olaitan Lawanson, has urged all stakeholders to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage. Lawanson, who is also a Professor of Urban Management and Governance at the University of Lagos, delivered this message at the 4th edition of the Dr. Abubakar Mobolaji Olaseni Annual […]

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3 w. ago To get our priority right, Nigeria must return to regional government —Professor Lassa

Tribune Online To get our priority right, Nigeria must return to regional government —Professor Lassa Former Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), who is also the first professor of Mathematics in Northern Nigeria, Professor Peter Lassa MON, OON, speaks with ISAAC SHOBAYO on a wide range of issues, including the political situation in the country, insecurity, state of education, as well as clamour for state […] To get our priority right, Nigeria must return to regional government —Professor Lassa Tribune Online

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3 w. ago The Nigeria Tax Bill and priority sectors: A path to sustainable growth? Part 1

Introduction The fourth quarter of 2024 ushered in the fastest economic growth observed in three years for Nigeria’s economy. The read more The Nigeria Tax Bill and priority sectors: A path to sustainable growth? Part 1

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3 w. ago Court reserves judgment in suit to disqualify Soludo from seeking re

Tribune Online Court reserves judgment in suit to disqualify Soludo from seeking re-election Justice Amina Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Awka Judicial Division has reserved judgment in the suit, seeking to disqualify Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo from seeking re-election, for using Court reserves judgment in suit to disqualify Soludo from seeking re-election Tribune Online

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