2 h. ago Ezeh succeeds Ubajaka as ALBON president, pledges to uplift luxury bus transportation

By Moses Akaigwe Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON), the central body of long distance, inter-state transporters in Nigeria, has elected a new executive council to run the affairs of the body for a renewable term of two years. The smooth and rancour-free transition saw the outgoing national president, Mr. Nonso Ubajaka, hand […] The post Ezeh succeeds Ubajaka as ALBON president, pledges to uplift luxury bus transportation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Emir Of Zuru’s Death A Monumental Loss To Nigeria’s Traditional Institution – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound grief over the passing of the Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Gomo II). He described the Emir’s death as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s traditional institution and military heritage. The late Emir, a retired military officer and revered traditional ruler, died on […] The post Emir Of Zuru’s Death A Monumental Loss To Nigeria’s Traditional Institution – Shettima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigerian War Hero’s Abuja Restaurant Demolished Without Warning – Allegedly On Wike’s Orders

A Decorated Nigerian Air Force Veteran, Air Commodore Abayomi Balogun (Rtd.), Has Accused Officials Of The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) Development Control Of Demolishing His Abuja-Based Lounge And Restaurant Without Prior Notice, Leaving Him Devastated. Balogun, Celebrated As One Of Nigeria’s Most Skilled Fighter Pilots, Served Heroically During Military Operations In Liberia And Sierra […] The post Nigerian War Hero’s Abuja Restaurant Demolished Without Warning – Allegedly On Wike’s Orders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Women farmers tackle open defecation by providing boreholes in Kano

From Okwe Obi, Abuja In a bid to tackle open defecation, the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has provided solar-powered boreholes and renovated two major mosques in Kwanar Dangora, Bebeji Local Government Area, and in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. The projects include the joint partnership between community and the WOFAN ICON2 Project […] The post Women farmers tackle open defecation by providing boreholes in Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ezeship tussle: Court reaffirms Gab Nwosu as duly elected traditional ruler of Obiangwu community 

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri   The High Court sitting in Owerri, the Imo State capital has reaffirmed that  Chief Gabriel C. Nwosu is the duly identified and elected  traditional ruler of Obiangwu Autonomous Community in Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo State. The court presided over by Hon. Justice I. M. Njaka, in its ruling on […] The post Ezeship tussle: Court reaffirms Gab Nwosu as duly elected traditional ruler of Obiangwu community  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago INEC declares PDP’s Oyekunle winner of Ibadan North Federal Constituency By

Folajimi Oyekunle, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been declared the winner of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency read more INEC declares PDP’s Oyekunle winner of Ibadan North Federal Constituency By-election

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11 h. ago Rivers Government, UNICEF Intensify Fight Against FGM, Gender

  The Rivers State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has intensified efforts to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the state. The initiative, supported by UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), is designed to mobilize communities and stakeholders towards the complete […] The post Rivers Government, UNICEF Intensify Fight Against FGM, Gender-Based Violence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago The fizzy of German beer is freezing as Gen Z goes Alalkoholfree

Over the course of its 172-year-history, the Lang-Bräu brewery in the north of Bavaria has weathered two world wars and read more The fizzy of German beer is freezing as Gen Z goes Alalkoholfree

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13 h. ago Northern group apologises to Jonathan over lies, Boko Haram sponsorship

Blames foreign interference North-East group under the auspices of “Bring Back Our Goodluck” has tendered unreserved apology to former President read more Northern group apologises to Jonathan over lies, Boko Haram sponsorship

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17 h. ago Catholics Seek Divine Intervention On Insecurity As Mother, Son Killed In Benue Community

The Saint Joseph Orokam Catholic Community in Ogbadibo local government area of Benue State has decried the killing on Wednesday night of a woman and her son in Orokam, amidst the deteriorating security situation in the area, and has called for fasting and prayers to curb the menace. A native of the village residing in […]

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18 h. ago Nasarawa storms Ilorin with 154 athletes for Youth Games zonal elimination battle

From Abel Leonard, Lafia It’s no retreat, no surrender for Team Nasarawa as a 154-man contingent has landed in Ilorin, Kwara State, for the North Central Zonal Eliminations of the 9th National Youth Games. The delegation, made up of athletes, coaches, sports secretaries, medical and media crew, security operatives, and top officials, left Lafia on […] The post Nasarawa storms Ilorin with 154 athletes for Youth Games zonal elimination battle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Violence in North central: Move from militarized interventions to deploying community

The Federal government has been called upon to shift from militarised interventions to deploying community-based approaches that build trust and read more Violence in North central: Move from militarized interventions to deploying community-based approaches – Experts tell FG

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18 h. ago INEC declares APC’s Ikpea, Igbinedion winners of Edo Senate, House by

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Joseph Ikpea of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of last Saturday’s by-election for the Edo Central Senatorial District of Edo State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), having polled 105,129 votes at the election. He defeated his closest rival, Joe Okojie of the Peoples Democratic […] The post INEC declares APC’s Ikpea, Igbinedion winners of Edo Senate, House by-elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago APC Leader Shinkafi Survives Abuja Attack, Urges Military Action Against Bandits

Former Zamfara governorship candidate and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Abuja on Friday, The attack occurred shortly after Friday mosque prayers when masked gunmen in a black Prado Jeep, without a number plate, blocked and targeted his vehicle. Shinkafi recounted the harrowing incident to journalists […] The post APC Leader Shinkafi Survives Abuja Attack, Urges Military Action Against Bandits appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago PDP candidate Oyekunle victorious in Ibadan North federal constituency by

Folajinmi Oyekunle, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been declared the winner of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, which took place on Saturday. The result was announced by Professor Abiodun Oluwadare of the University of Ibadan, the INEC Returning Officer, at the end of the collation exercise at Ikolaba High School, […] The post PDP candidate Oyekunle victorious in Ibadan North federal constituency by-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago How untapped resources push North East economy backward as governors are torn apart by politics

The North East region of Nigeria has largely remained economically dependent on the country’s monthly federal allocation despite the availability read more How untapped resources push North East economy backward as governors are torn apart by politics

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29 h. ago At Least 35 Migrants Dead Trying To Cross Niger Since January — NGO

Among the tens of thousands of people hoping to reach the North Africa coast for smuggling boats to Europe, many die after being abandoned by smugglers or after their vehicles break down en route. The post At Least 35 Migrants Dead Trying To Cross Niger Since January — NGO appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago One Killed, Five Injured As Lexus Jeep Crashes Into Tricycles In Anambra

One person has been confirmed dead while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries after a Lexus Jeep rammed into two tricycles at Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The tragic accident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Saturday along People’s Club–Limca Road, ahead of the scheduled by-elections for Anambra South Senatorial […] The post One Killed, Five Injured As Lexus Jeep Crashes Into Tricycles In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Soludo laments alleged brutality of govt official, as vote buying mars bye

The bye-election held in Onitsha North 1 and Anambra South Senatorial district on Saturday was marred by late arrival of read more Soludo laments alleged brutality of govt official, as vote buying mars bye-election in Anambra

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35 h. ago Okpebholo Calls For INEC Review As BVAS Causes Delay In Edo By

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, raised concerns over the slow performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). The issues occurred during the ongoing by-election in Edo Central Senatorial District. The governor made the statement while casting his vote at Ward 2 Polling Unit 1 in Udomi Primary School, Esan Central Local Government. […] The post Okpebholo Calls For INEC Review As BVAS Causes Delay In Edo By-Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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