28 m. ago N500,000 bill: Lagos hospital mum after death of pregnant woman

A private hospital  (name withheld) in the Ibeju/Lekki area of Lagos State, where a doctor allegedly refused to treat a pregnant woman, known as Kemi, due to her husband’s inability to make an upfront payment of N500,000, has remained silent over the incident. The tragic incident, in which the pregnant woman reportedly died, was first Read More

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2 h. ago Prioritise payment of gratuities, pension to retirees, APC chieftain tasks govt

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, has tasked government at all levels to place high premium on prompt payment of gratuities and pensions to retirees. Oyedepo posited that delayed payment of pensioners’ entitlements was injurious to society, adding that regular payment of pensioners’ […] The post Prioritise payment of gratuities, pension to retirees, APC chieftain tasks govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Italian Cup: Abraham strike not enough as Milan, Inter share spoils

Inter Milan and AC Milan’s Italian Cup semi-final was left finely balanced on Wednesday after the two giants of Italian football played out a 1-1 draw at the San Siro. Hakan Calhanoglu’s strike in the 67th minute made sure that Inter would head into the tie’s second leg later this month with the scores level. Read More

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4 h. ago Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, over the tribunal judgement affirming his victory in the governorship election held in the state in September last year. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and […] The post Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “Tinubu’s $1 Trillion Economy Vision Closer To Reality” – Senate

The Senate Committee on Capital Market has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu’s goal of a $1 trillion economy is now achievable, following the signing of the Investment and Securities Bill 2025 into law. Senator Osita Izunaso, chairman of the committee and sponsor of the bill, highlighted that the new legislation would facilitate economic growth […] The post “Tinubu’s $1 Trillion Economy Vision Closer To Reality” – Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP

Tribune Online Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Following the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He called on the opposition PDP and Ighodalo to join hands with him in the spirit of unity and work together for the progress […] Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Tribune Online

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5 h. ago New Investment Act will make $1trn economy goal attainable — Senator Izunaso

Tribune Online New Investment Act will make $1trn economy goal attainable — Senator Izunaso Senator representing Imo west and Chairman Senate Committee on Capital Market, Osita Izunaso, has expressed the confidence that the newly signed Investment and Securities Bill 2025 will make feasible the present administration projection of $1trn economy goal. He also said the new Act signed into law will make accessibility to the capital market seamless for […] New Investment Act will make $1trn economy goal attainable — Senator Izunaso Tribune Online

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Tribunal Affirms Electoral Victory Of Okpebholo As Edo Gov

The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as governor of Edo State. In a unanimous judgement on Wednesday night, the tribunal held that the petitioners failed to prove their case of over-voting in 320 polling units across the 18 local government areas of the state where election […]

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6 h. ago U.S restricts gender identity to either male or female in visa application forms 

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has eliminated the other gender identity option from key immigration forms, restricting read more U.S restricts gender identity to either male or female in visa application forms 

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7 h. ago West African States unite to boost competition, market efficiency

West African states have joined forces to enhance competition and improve market efficiency, in a move to strengthen regional integration. read more West African States unite to boost competition, market efficiency

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7 h. ago Nigeria, Japan launch venture capital initiative to boost youth entrepreneurship

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja As part of efforts to advance youth entrepreneurship, Nigeria and Japan have unveiled a strategic venture capital initiative designed to channel Naira-denominated investments into high-growth startups. The initiative aims to protect these businesses from currency risks while providing access to long-term concessional financing. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of […] The post Nigeria, Japan launch venture capital initiative to boost youth entrepreneurship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Nigeria, UNIDO sign $174.59m deal to create jobs, boost development

The Federal Government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation have signed a $174.59m Programme for Country Partnership agreement to boost Nigeria’s industrial development. According to a press statement by Mrs Julie Osagie-Jacobs, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, on Wednesday, the agreement, which will run for Read More

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8 h. ago Jibrin pays condolence visit to families of Uromi victims in Kano

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, on Wednesday visited Bunkure Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State to commiserate with the families of the 16 hunters killed in Uromi, Esan North East LGA of Edo State. Accompanied by dignitaries including the Minister of State for Housing and […] The post Jibrin pays condolence visit to families of Uromi victims in Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Soludo launches security committee to boost safety in Anambra

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha In a move to enhance the safety and security of Anambra residents, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has inaugurated a new state security supervisory committee, with the mandate of ensuring that the units of Agunechemba and their members are duly registered in accordance with the law, monitoring their activities, and generally improving the […] The post Soludo launches security committee to boost safety in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Dangote’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy huge — Mimiko’s ex

Tribune Online Dangote’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy huge — Mimiko’s ex-aide A former Special Adviser on Political and Mobilisation Matters to ex-Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo, Akin Akinbobola, has hailed the Dangote Refinery for sustaining production and distribution of quality petroleum products in Nigeria. Akinbobola who stated this on Tuesday in Akure, Ondo state capital, noted that Dangote’s contributions to Nigeria’s economy had been monumental and […] Dangote’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy huge — Mimiko’s ex-aide Tribune Online

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9 h. ago PICTORIAL: How Top Kano Kingmaker’s Death ‘Unites’ Warring NNPP, APC Members In Kano

Late Tuesday night, the Kano Emirate Council lost its oldest member and most senior councillor, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, who passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness. By early Wednesday morning, the development became a public knowledge in Kano State and beyond. The late kingmaker, who held the prestigious title of ‘Galadiman […]

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9 h. ago PICTORIAL: How Respected Kano Prince’s Death ‘Unites’ Warring NNPP, APC Bigwigs In Kano

Late Tuesday night, the Kano Emirate Council lost its oldest member and most senior councillor, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, who passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness. By early Wednesday morning, the development became a public knowledge in Kano State and beyond. The late prince, who held the prestigious title of ‘Galadiman […]

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10 h. ago Postecoglou unfazed by Pochettino’s desire to return to Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou says he does not feel “disrespected” by former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino’s stated desire to manage the club again one day. Pochettino, currently in charge of the United States’ national men’s team, enjoyed a successful five-year spell as Spurs boss, taking them to the 2019 Champions League final, which they lost to Liverpool. Read More

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11 h. ago VIDEO: Pregnant woman dies after allegedly being denied treatment over ₦500,000 deposit

A pregnant woman in labour has tragically passed away after allegedly being denied treatment at a hospital due to her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit. The heartbreaking ordeal was first shared on Instagram in February by her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, and recently gained widespread attention on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video, Read More

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11 h. ago JUST IN: Edo Tribunal strikes out Accord Party’s petition against Gov Okpebholo’s election

Tribune Online JUST IN: Edo Tribunal strikes out Accord Party’s petition against Gov Okpebholo’s election The tribunal noted that while the petitioners alleged corrupt practices and non-compliance with the Electoral Act in the September 21, 2024 election, they did not present specific details of polling units or wards where the alleged irregularities occurred. JUST IN: Edo Tribunal strikes out Accord Party’s petition against Gov Okpebholo’s election Tribune Online

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