76 m. ago Council Of State Set To Ratify Tinubu’s INEC Chair Nominee Thursday

Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu is expected to present his nominee for the position of chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the National Council of State meeting this Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The tenure of the outgoing INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, ends next month. However, on Tuesday, […]

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1 hour ago Sowore Reaches Out To Atiku, Obi, Governors, Others, To Lead #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest October 20

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has announced October 20 as the date for a peaceful protest in Abuja to demand the release of the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. He also said that he has reached out […]

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2 h. ago Sowore Sets October 20 For Abuja Protest To Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Activist and former African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has declared that a protest march calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will hold on October 20. Sowore announced the plan on his X account on Thursday, describing the march as “historic” and confirming that […] The post Sowore Sets October 20 For Abuja Protest To Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Federal Government’s Appeal To Shelve Strike Too Late — ASUU

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the Federal Government’s last-minute appeal to suspend its proposed warning strike, describing it as “too little, too late.” Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show, ‘The Morning Brief’, on Thursday, ASUU President, Dr. Chris Piwuna, criticised the government’s slow response to the union’s long-standing demands, saying […]

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2 h. ago Presidency Rejects World Bank’s Poverty Report, Says It Does Not Reflect Reality

The government described the poverty figure as “unrealistic” and disconnected from the country’s actual economic conditions. The post Presidency Rejects World Bank’s Poverty Report, Says It Does Not Reflect Reality appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Hamas, Israel Agree Hostage Release, Ceasefire Under Trump’s Plan

The agreement, which follows a 20-point peace plan for Gaza announced last month by US President Donald Trump, is to be signed Thursday in Egypt and calls for Israel to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The post Hamas, Israel Agree Hostage Release, Ceasefire Under Trump’s Plan appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Like Trump, I don’t mind becoming Nigeria’s president at 78 — Orji Kalu

Tribune Online Like Trump, I don’t mind becoming Nigeria’s president at 78 — Orji Kalu “The question is not age, it’s competence. What is in my brain I need to deliver. It is not when or where it is how ready you are Like Trump, I don’t mind becoming Nigeria’s president at 78 — Orji Kalu Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Strike: FG’s appeal to shelve industrial action too late – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has stated that the appeal from the federal government asking the union to suspend its scheduled strike came at a late hour. In an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Thursday, ASUU President Chris Piwuna said the government is to blame for its slow response to […] The post Strike: FG’s appeal to shelve industrial action too late – ASUU appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Cross River govt targets 30% reduction in maternal deaths by 2028

Tribune Online Cross River govt targets 30% reduction in maternal deaths by 2028 Cross River State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and development partners, has officially Cross River govt targets 30% reduction in maternal deaths by 2028 Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Infantino Celebrates Diversity As FIFA Volunteer Community Hits 2 Million Members

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his gratitude to the world’s “most diverse community” as the FIFA Volunteer Community reaches an impressive milestone of two million members. This achievement comes in the wake of an unprecedented surge in applications for the FIFA World Cup 26™, with over one million hopefuls vying for 65,000 volunteer roles […]

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3 h. ago Tinubu approves ₦70bn TETFund solar power project for 12 tertiary institutions

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved ₦70 billion for the implementation of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Mini-Grid Solar read more Tinubu approves ₦70bn TETFund solar power project for 12 tertiary institutions

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4 h. ago Sales of public assets responsible for Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit – Adebayo

Tribune Online Sales of public assets responsible for Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit – Adebayo The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has blamed the sales of critical government enterprises under the Sales of public assets responsible for Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit – Adebayo Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Tinubu Urged To Intervene As Fresh Power Tussle Rocks Azikiwe Varsity

A coalition of civil society groups has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in selecting a new vice chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The group, under the aegis of the Coalition for Accountability and Integrity in Education (CAIE), accused a former vice chancellor of plotting to sabotage the process for selecting […]

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4 h. ago Aiyedatiwa Pledges More Investments In Ondo School Infrastructure

Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to developing school infrastructure and student welfare. The governor, who spoke during a meeting with student representatives at the Governor’s Office in Akure, lauded student leaders across tertiary institutions in the state for their responsible conduct, attributing the prevailing peace in the education sector […]

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6 h. ago FG reaffirms commitment to reposition education as catalyst for national renewal

Tribune Online FG reaffirms commitment to reposition education as catalyst for national renewal IN spite of the multifaceted challenges confronting the education sector in Nigeria, the Federal Government has affirmed commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards repositioning education to serve as a catalyst for national renewal. Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, speaking on key efforts of the current administration to transform education acknowledged the unwavering leadership […] FG reaffirms commitment to reposition education as catalyst for national renewal Tribune Online

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7 h. ago 2027: Why Atiku, Obi, Jonathan can’t defeat Tinubu — Orji Kalu

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Kalu, believes that former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will be unable to overcome President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The former Governor of Abia State stated this hope in an interview with […] The post 2027: Why Atiku, Obi, Jonathan can’t defeat Tinubu — Orji Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Colleges of Education running dual mandate programme for 7 years will be counterproductive —COEASU boss

Tribune Online Colleges of Education running dual mandate programme for 7 years will be counterproductive —COEASU boss Dr Smart Olugbeko is the outgoing National President of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU). In this interview with TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE, he explains the union’s stance on the newly introduced dual mandate programmes for colleges of education in Nigeria and why teacher education should be accorded a deserved priority, among others. Excerpts: How do you […] Colleges of Education running dual mandate programme for 7 years will be counterproductive —COEASU boss Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Telecom: Tariff Hike Has Atttracted $1bn Investments, Says Maida

The Federal Government has disclosed that the recent increase in tariffs in the Nigerian telecommunications sector has attracted an investment valued at $1 billion to boost broadband coverage and capacity in the country, despite initial fears about the hike. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, disclosed this […]

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10 h. ago Tinubu signs Nigeria Police Training Institutions Bill into law

President Bola Tinubu has signed  the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024, into Law . The  law granted  statutory recognition to 48 police training institutions across the country. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ahmed Malam-Madori (APC–Jigawa North East), aimed to institutionalise police education, professional development, and global best practices in law enforcement. The law […] The post Tinubu signs Nigeria Police Training Institutions Bill into law appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Transport experts to discuss infrastructural growth at summit

Tribune Online Transport experts to discuss infrastructural growth at summit Stakeholders in the nation’s transportation industry will on Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 discuss issues bothering on Nigeria’s transport infrastructure at the upcoming Justnet maiden summit holding at the Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja. The summit with the theme: “Nigeria’s Transport Infrastructure: Innovation for a Sustainable Future” is being organised by JustAlive Communications Limited, Publishers of JustNet […] Transport experts to discuss infrastructural growth at summit Tribune Online

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