3 h. ago Tinubu NiYA launches, says youths being equipped to be major competitors on global stage

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu at the launch of the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) on Monday, has affirmed his administration’s resolve to equip Nigerian youths with the required skills that would enable them to compete effectively as key players on the global stage. Speaking at the ceremony at the Council Chambers of […] The post Tinubu NiYA launches, says youths being equipped to be major competitors on global stage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Police indict 17 students over alleged vandalisation Oyo school laboratories

Tribune Online Police indict 17 students over alleged vandalisation Oyo school laboratories The police have indicted 17 out of the 59 students arrested in connection with the vandalization of science laboratory equipment worth over N25 million at Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School, Oniyere, Ibadan, on Thursday. Police indict 17 students over alleged vandalisation Oyo school laboratories Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court The PDP governors, comprising those of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara states, argued that the President lacks the constitutional power to suspend a democratically elected governor and deputy governor, contending that the appointment of a sole administrator is unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee

Lawmaker representing Andoni/Opobo/Mkoro Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to restore Sim Fubara as Governor of the state. The lawmaker also urged Tinubu to engage the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to mediate with the warring parties in the oil-rich state. Recall […] The post Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Timi Dakolo, Pastor Lazarus Clash Over Fees For Gospel Performances, Ministry School

Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has called out Pastor Femi Lazarus for charging fees for his school of ministry while condemning a gospel singer’s financial demands for a performance. This comes after Pastor Lazarus displayed an alleged invoice from the unnamed gospel artist for a performance during his Sunday sermon. Lazarus said, “I want the media […] The post Timi Dakolo, Pastor Lazarus Clash Over Fees For Gospel Performances, Ministry School appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Is A Treasonable Offence – Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former Labor Party member, has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose an emergency rule in Rivers State, suspending elected officials in the process. Okonkwo deemed Tinubu’s actions as treasonable and criminal, questioning the constitutionality of the declaration. He expressed concerns over the implications of this move, highlighting the potential undermining […] The post Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Is A Treasonable Offence – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Ramadan: Wike donates 10,000 bags of rice to Abuja community

The Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has donated 10,000 bags of 25kg of rice to religious bodies, groups and representatives of special needs schools, to mark the Holy month of Ramadan. Wike, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Chidi Amadi, during the distribution exercise in Gwagwalada on Monday, emphasised Read More

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5 h. ago Tinubu expresses resolve to enhance Nigerian youth competitiveness on global stage

Tribune Online Tinubu expresses resolve to enhance Nigerian youth competitiveness on global stage President Bola Tinubu has affirmed his administration’s resolve to equip Nigerian youths with the required skills that would enable them to compete effectively as key players on the global stage. He gave the assurance on Monday when he officially launched the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President […] Tinubu expresses resolve to enhance Nigerian youth competitiveness on global stage Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Only 9,000 of 29,000 candidates admitted into Ekiti varsity – VC

The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. Babatola Ayodele, revealed on Monday that only 9,000 out of over 29,000 candidates who selected the institution in the last Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board exercise secured admission. Ayodele attributed the university’s growing appeal to its positive developments, stating, “Our school is a brand. The Read More

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5 h. ago Rivers: HURIWA faults AGF, Onanuga over allegations against Fubara

Insists on evidence-based discourse From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it describes as unsubstantiated and reckless allegations by key federal officials linking suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta. The rights group, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, […] The post Rivers: HURIWA faults AGF, Onanuga over allegations against Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago HURIWA Slams Fagbemi, Onanuga Over Unverified Allegations Against Fubara

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned recent allegations made by top federal officials linking Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta, describing the claims as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Monday, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, faulted accusations from Attorney […]

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5 h. ago Court remands killer cop in prison, adjourns hearing to April 14

Tribune Online Court remands killer cop in prison, adjourns hearing to April 14 A Chief Magistrate's Court in Calabar, Cross River State, has ordered that Inspector Effiong Bassey be held at the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Afokang, Calabar South. Court remands killer cop in prison, adjourns hearing to April 14 Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Wildlife trafficker caught with bird heads, chimpanzee parts in Cross River

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone and Akwa Ibom Area Command of the Nigerian Customs Service has apprehended a wildlife trafficker with 346 rare bird heads and other animal specimens in Cross River State. The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Gabriel Ogbonna, disclosed this at the Customs House in […] The post Wildlife trafficker caught with bird heads, chimpanzee parts in Cross River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago MTN opens training applications for journalists, content creators

MTN Nigeria has opened applications for the fourth edition of its Media Innovation Programme, a six-month fellowship designed to equip media professionals with insights into the evolving media and technology landscape, the company said in a statement on Monday. A statement on Monday noted that the programme, in partnership with the School of Media and Read More

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7 h. ago Timi Dakolo Slams Femi Lazarus Over $150 Fee For School Of Ministry

Popular Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has called out the Lead Pastor of Light Nation Church, Apostle Femi Lazarus for charging fees for his School of Ministry while criticising gospel artists for demanding payment to minister at church events. Apostle Lazarus has been vocal about his disapproval of gospel musicians who request large sums to perform […]

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7 h. ago Singer’s fee: Are you not selling the gospel too? Dakolo tackles Femi Lazarus

Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has questioned Pastor Femi Lazarus for charging fees for his school of ministry while criticising a gospel singer’s financial demands for a performance. This development comes after Pastor Lazarus projected an alleged invoice from the unnamed gospel artist for a performance, during a sermon on Sunday Lazarus said, “I want the Read More

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10 h. ago Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule

Tribune Online Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule The petitioners argued that the President's actions in Rivers State are unconstitutional and set a dangerous precedent for democratic governance in Nigeria and the broader West African region if nothing is done to address it. Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Cross River launches probe into illegal sale of N400m varsity assets

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has launched an investigation into the irregular auctioning of assets belonging to the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The illegal sales are alleged to have been conducted by members of the immediate past Governing Council of the institution. Multiple petitions by concerned individuals accuse the […] The post Cross River launches probe into illegal sale of N400m varsity assets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Fubara denies link to militants, warns against fake social media posts

Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, has denied any connection to militant groups, dismissing claims linking him to read more Fubara denies link to militants, warns against fake social media posts

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10 h. ago Kwara farms, Cross River govt partner to boost coffee production

Tribune Online Kwara farms, Cross River govt partner to boost coffee production The Cross River State Government and an agribusiness firm in Kwara State have partnered to develop a 30,000-hectare coffee plantation across the state’s 18 local government areas over the next five years. Kwara farms, Cross River govt partner to boost coffee production Tribune Online

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