8 h. ago Top 10 countries with the highest internet penetration rates in February 2025

In an era where connectivity defines economic success, social interactions, and access to essential services, internet penetration has become a read more Top 10 countries with the highest internet penetration rates in February 2025

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20 h. ago Gov Fubara says defection, legitimacy of 27 lawmakers makers, not before Supreme court but still at federal high court

Embattled Gov Sim Fubara of Rivers State has broken government’s silence over the Supreme Court rulings Friday, February 28, 2025, read more Gov Fubara says defection, legitimacy of 27 lawmakers makers, not before Supreme court but still at federal high court

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27 h. ago JUST IN: EFCC arraigns Theodore Orji,  4 others for alleged N60.85bn fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday,  February 28,  2025 arraigned a former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji and four others before Justice Lilian Abai of the Abia State High Court sitting in Umuahia on a 16- count charge bordering on money laundering. Details later… The post JUST IN: EFCC arraigns Theodore Orji,  4 others for alleged N60.85bn fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Troops Kill 217 Terrorists, Arrest 574 Others As 152 Surrender In February

A total of 217 terrorists were killed and 574 others arrested by the Nigerian troops on internal operations in the month of February 2025. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) disclosed this through Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, who stated this in a statement that 152 terrorists also surrendered to troops while 320 hostages […]

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37 h. ago Ramadan: Sultan alerts Muslims on moon, Bauchi, Kebbi schools shut

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, presided over by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims to look out for the 2025 Ramadan moon from Friday, February 28, 2025. The Sultan made the call on Thursday in a statement signed by the Secretary General of the NSCIA, Prof Ishaq Oloyede. Read More

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44 h. ago Police Nab 2 Female Child Traffickers, Reject ₦1m Bribe In Imo

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have rescued two children from their female abductors in two separate incidents, even as they rejected a ₦1million offer as bribe. Police spokesperson in the state, DSP Henry Okoye disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday. Okoye disclosed that on February 4th 2025, operatives […]

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44 h. ago Monarch lauds Ekiti Speaker for restoring electricity in community

Tribune Online Monarch lauds Ekiti Speaker for restoring electricity in community The Owa of Odo Ayedun Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Solomon Ilesanmi Ajibade, has hailed the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, for restoring electricity to the community after experiencing perpetual power outages for years. The monarch in a commendation letter he signed and dated February 25, 2025, which […] Monarch lauds Ekiti Speaker for restoring electricity in community Tribune Online

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47 h. ago NAF Probes Civilian’s Death During Altercation With Personnel In Kaduna

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has ordered a probe into an incident involving its personnel and some civilians at Unguwan Gangare, Barakallahu, in Kaduna State. The incident, which occurred on February 26, 2025, resulted in injuries to some individuals and death of one civilian. A statement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, […]

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50 h. ago Sultanate urges Muslims to watch for Ramadan crescent on Friday

The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has called on Muslims across Nigeria to look for the new moon of Ramadan on Friday, February 28, 2025, corresponding to 29 Sha’aban 1446AH in the Islamic calendar. In an official statement made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Read More

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51 h. ago NIES 2025: Chevron Nigeria bags sustainable energy business award

Tribune Online NIES 2025: Chevron Nigeria bags sustainable energy business award Chevron Nigeria once again had an impressive showing at the eighth edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), which kicked off on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Abuja Continental Hotel. The theme for this year’s summit is “Bridging Continents: Connecting Investors Worldwide with Africa’s Energy Potential.” Apart from the active participation of the company’s […] NIES 2025: Chevron Nigeria bags sustainable energy business award Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Edo Hosts Policy Dialogue To Mark Gov Okpebholo’s 100 Days In Office

In commemoration of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s first 100 days in office, the Edo State government, in collaboration with Policy House International, held a policy dialogue on February 21, 2025, at the John Oyegun Public Service Academy. The event brought together civil servants, academics, business leaders, security officials, and civil society groups to assess governance progress […]

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55 h. ago Federal government trains federal information officers in South

The federal government on Thursday, 20 February 2025, commenced a 3-day training for select federal Information and public relations officers read more Federal government trains federal information officers in South-South zone

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59 h. ago Practicing True Multilateralism, Building a Just and Equitable Global Governance System

By Aidoghie Paulinus   On February 18, 2025 local time, under the initiative of China as the rotating President of the United Nations (UN) Security Council for February, the Security Council held a high-level meeting themed ‘Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance.’ The meeting was chaired by Member of the Political Bureau of the […] The post Practicing True Multilateralism, Building a Just and Equitable Global Governance System appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago LEADERSHIP HAUSA Unveils Winners Of Short Love Story Competition 2025

LEADERSHIP HAUSA, a leading Hausa newspaper from LEADERSHIP Media Group Abuja, Nigeria, organised a Valentine-themed short love story competition for its social media followers. The competition, which concluded on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at noon, received entries from 63 participants showcasing their writing skills and creativity. The winners were unveiled on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, […]

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66 h. ago UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on 26 February 2025 refused an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, asking the trial judge to recuse himself from the case on the allegation of bias. Emefiele is standing trial on […] The post UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N825, Offers Nigerians Relief Amid Ramadan

In a move aimed at easing the financial burden on Nigerians, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has disclosed a significant reduction in the ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. The new price of N825 per litre, revealed on Wednesday, marks the second reduction in February 2025. According to Esan Sunday, head of […] The post Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N825, Offers Nigerians Relief Amid Ramadan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago BREAKING: Dangote slashes petrol loading price to N825/litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, on Wednesday, announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00. This means the price will drop from N890 to N825 per litre, effective Thursday, February 27, 2025, a statement by the refinery stated. According to Dangote, this adjustment is Read More

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3 d. ago NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), with support from the Norwegian Union of Journalists (NORSK JOURNALISTSLAG) has trained female journalists in Benue on Gender Equity and Safety. Welcoming participants at the 2-day training which started on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the NUJ House in Makurdi, the NAWOJ Chairman Benue […] The post NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 1.5m Candidates Register As UTME Registration Closes March 8

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that over 1.5 million candidates have already completed their registration as the deadline for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) approaches, closing on March 8. LEADERSHIP reports that the registration period for the 2025 UTME began on February 3 and will conclude on March 8, […]

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4 d. ago Lagos Police Apprehend Suspect In Fatal Beating Of Girlfriend

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 23-year-old Gbolahan Adebayo for allegedly beating his 25-year-old girlfriend to death. The incident is said to have occurred on 21 February 2025. On Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the occurrence to journalists, stating that the suspect committed the act at 8:00 p.m. on Friday in Ijedodo, […] The post Lagos Police Apprehend Suspect In Fatal Beating Of Girlfriend appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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