14 h. ago Torn between faith, family: Bride speaks on wedding cancellation over church choice

A Nigerian bride-to-be, Patience Addra, has broken her silence following the cancellation of her wedding just a day before it was meant to be held amid a wave of online reactions ranging from sympathy to backlash. A digital copy of the wedding invitation obtained by PUNCH Online on Monday revealed that the ceremony was initially Read More

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4 d. ago 2025 pilgrimage exercise: NCPC opens bid for ground handling, airlifting

Tribune Online 2025 pilgrimage exercise: NCPC opens bid for ground handling, airlifting THE Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has opened a bid for the expression of interest for the 2025 Pilgrimage exercise for ground handling and airlifting with the service providers. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop […] 2025 pilgrimage exercise: NCPC opens bid for ground handling, airlifting Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria’s W’Cup hopes suffering since I left office – Dalung

The former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has lamented the poor outing of Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the ongoing World Cup qualifiers. He heaped the blame on the poor sports management and administration. Speaking in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday at the Palace of the Emir of Ilorin in Ilorin, Kwara Read More

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1 week ago Reps propose varsity degree as minimum qualification for LG chair

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill proposing a first degree as the minimum qualification for the position of local government chairman, among other provisions. The bill, one of 42 passed for second reading during Wednesday’s plenary, was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, along with eight other lawmakers. Read More

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1 week ago Reps probe MDAs’ utilisation of 5% user charge for road maintenance

Tribune Online Reps probe MDAs’ utilisation of 5% user charge for road maintenance Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the failure of relevant agencies of government to enforce the 5 percent user charge on pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) and remittance of the fund to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). Speaker Abbas who expressed the displeasure […] Reps probe MDAs’ utilisation of 5% user charge for road maintenance Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tax reform bills will improve Nigeria’s economy – Speaker’s aide

Chibuike Emmanuel, an aide to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has stated that the tax reform bills passed by the Green Chamber on Tuesday will drive development and improve the country’s economy. In a statement on Wednesday, Emmanuel also commended the speaker for his exemplary leadership in steering the passage of Read More

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2 w. ago Lagos community, building agency disagree over demolished ancestral homes

Residents of the Ilaje Otumara Community, which is part of the Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State, have accused the Lagos State Building Control Agency of demolishing their ancestral homes without notice. The agency, however, dismissed the allegation as “unfair.” Speaking on behalf of the residents on Wednesday, the President-General of Egbe Omo Ilaje Read More

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2 w. ago Again, PDP berates Tinubu, insists Fubara remains Rivers gov

The Peoples Democratic Party has berated President Bola Tinubu and insisted that Sim Fubara remains the Governor of Rivers State despite the declaration of a state of emergency. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that the Nigerian Constitution does not grant President Tinubu the authority Read More

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2 w. ago AGF Defends Rivers Emergency Rule, Says Tinubu Acted Promptly

The federal government has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the move as necessary to prevent a total breakdown of governance. Speaking to journalists at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said the […]

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3 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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3 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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3 w. ago Natasha suspended for misconduct, not harassment claim, Senate replies IPU

The Nigerian Senate has defended its decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before the Inter-Parliamentary Union, stating that her suspension was not related to allegations of sexual harassment but due to gross misconduct. Speaking before the IPU on Wednesday, the Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Kafilat Ogbara, dismissed claims Read More

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3 w. ago You can’t show up at assembly complex uninvited, Wike blasts Fubara

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, for showing up uninvited at the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters. Wike said Fubara should have waited for approval before visiting, especially after demolishing the Assembly Complex in December 2023. Speaking at a media chat in Abuja on Wednesday, Read More

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3 w. ago Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Popular Aleshinloye Market In Oyo

Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed following a fire outbreak that occurred at Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, Oyo State. It was gathered that the unfortunate incident which happened on Tuesday night, left the traders and other people in the neighborhood devastated. Speaking in a statement on Wednesday, General Manager of Oyo State Fire […] The post Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Popular Aleshinloye Market In Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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