85 m. ago SERAP To NASS: Reject Bill Seeking To Jail Citizens Who Fail To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the National Assembly to reject a proposed bill that aims to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 on any Nigerian of voting age who fails to participate in national and state elections. SERAP, which made the demand in an open letter addressed […]

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2 h. ago Federal Gov’t Mobilises Pension Funds To Finance 5,000km Of Roads

The Nigerian government has announced plans to mobilise pension funds to finance the construction of 5,000 kilometres of roads. This plan has raised concerns about transparency and the potential risks of diverting retirees’ savings to build infrastructure projects. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the initiative during an online […]

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3 h. ago Incessant communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities: A threat to life, economy

Tribune Online Incessant communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities: A threat to life, economy I am compelled as a concerned Nigerian, as a resident of these communities and a peace-loving individual to write and unequivocally express my concern and alarm over the recurring communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities, which have resulted in the loss of innocent lives, wanton destruction of properties, and a significant threat to economic […] Incessant communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities: A threat to life, economy Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Why Bosun Tijani’s appointment was confirmed despite calling senators morons – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained why the Senate confirmed Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite his controversial past, which included calling Nigerian lawmakers “morons.” Akpabio revealed that Tijani’s screening in the Senate was rocky due to this remark, but ultimately, the lawmakers were swayed by their trust Read More

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s Progress Under Tinubu Attracting Global Recognition – Bosun Tijani

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to reform Nigeria, stating that his policies will position the country as the greatest in Africa. According to Tijani, Tinubu’s economic and governance reforms have earned him recognition as the best president in Africa and beyond. He highlighted the administration’s […] The post Nigeria’s Progress Under Tinubu Attracting Global Recognition – Bosun Tijani appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Money For Hospital Project Paid In Full Multiple Times With Nothing In Place — ICPC

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, said the agency uncovered massive corruption where some (unnamed) government officials paid 100 per cent fees for a hospital project that was never built. The ICPC chairman said the most troubling part of the corruption was that the officials ensured […]

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7 h. ago Achimugu: 20 Lawyers, Activists Drag EFCC To Court For Declaring Businesswoman Wanted, Invasion Of Home

20 constitutional lawyers and activists led by Barr. Okere Kingdom, on behalf of a consortium of human rights/constitutional lawyers, have vowed to commence multiple legal actions in Court to quash the allegations of criminal conspiracy, money laundering against foremost businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had few days […]

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8 h. ago I’m not ‘joking’ about third presidential term — Donald Trump

Tribune Online I’m not ‘joking’ about third presidential term — Donald Trump US President, Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was not “joking” about seeking a third presidential term, despite constitutional limits. However, he added that it was too soon to consider taking such action. Trump, who began his second, non-consecutive term on January 20, has previously hinted at the possibility of a third term. In […] I’m not ‘joking’ about third presidential term — Donald Trump Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal

Tribune Online Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal US President, Donald Trump warned on Sunday that Iran could face bombing and secondary tariffs if it failed to reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program. Speaking in his first remarks since Iran declined direct negotiations with the United States last week, Trump told NBC News that discussions were ongoing between US and […] Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal Tribune Online

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10 h. ago World Bank approves $500m loan to boost Nigeria’s economic resilience

The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. read more World Bank approves $500m loan to boost Nigeria’s economic resilience

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10 h. ago N24bn monthly salaries drive Oyo’s economic stability – Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said his administration has ensured economic stability in the state through the monthly payment of about N24 billion in salaries to state and local government workers. Makinde made this known on Sunday when a delegation of Muslim clerics, traditional rulers, and political officeholders visited his Ikolaba, Ibadan, residence after the Read More

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12 h. ago Why I Appointed Bosun Tijani Minister Despite His Past Criticism —Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu said his decision to appoint Dr Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, despite his past criticism, was a testament to his belief in recognising talent, even in those who may have once been critics. According to a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President disclosed this on […]

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12 h. ago EU will retaliate if US imposes steel, aluminium tariffs – German chancellor

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that the European Union is prepared to respond to the United States if Washington imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum. Speaking at the opening of the Hannover industrial trade fair, which this year features Canada as its partner country, Scholz reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to cooperation with the US. Read More

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13 h. ago APFFLON petitions Shippers’ Council to prevail on WACT to suspend planned tariff adjustment

From Steve Agbota The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has called on the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to prevail on the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) to suspend a planned tariff adjustment. In a statement issued yesterday by the President of APFFLON, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite, he said: “We hereby […] The post APFFLON petitions Shippers’ Council to prevail on WACT to suspend planned tariff adjustment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed bill that seeks to punish Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, proposes a six-month jail term, a fine of ₦100,000, or both for eligible voters who abstain from elections. […] The post SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Declaration of emergency rule has ensured relative peace in Rivers — Ladoja

Tribune Online Declaration of emergency rule has ensured relative peace in Rivers — Ladoja The former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has stated that the declaration of emergency rule has brought relative peace to Rivers State. Declaration of emergency rule has ensured relative peace in Rivers — Ladoja Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Tinubu defends Tijani’s appointment as minister despite past criticism

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has revealed the reasoning behind his decision to appoint Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, despite the tech entrepreneur’s history of outspoken criticism against him and the Nigerian government. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […] The post Tinubu defends Tijani’s appointment as minister despite past criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Doctors threaten service suspension at Ebonyi hospital amid tension

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Association of Resident Doctors at David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, Ebonyi State, has threatened to suspend services at the hospital if the ongoing tension persists. Tension has been pervading the hospital since last week when the community protested against the management of the health institution over what they […] The post Doctors threaten service suspension at Ebonyi hospital amid tension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has secured a 12 billion Japanese Yen loan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to boost food production under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari, in a statement at the weekend by the Chief Information Officer, Eremah […] The post Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago SERAP demands withdrawal of bill proposing jail for Nigerians who don’t vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately withdraw a bill seeking to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of ₦100,000—or both—on eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. In a letter dated March 29, Read More

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