38 m. ago Minister Promises Upgrade Of Critical Environmental Infrastructure

Minister of Environment Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal has assured partners of the federal government’s commitment to upgrading critical infrastructure for the country’s development and protecting the environment. Balarabe spoke in Lagos when he inaugurated the Optimised House, a significant milestone in Nigeria’s implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP). […]

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4 h. ago Security: Mbah Moves To Strengthen Forest Guard, Raises Minimum Pay To N80,000

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the Enugu State Forest Guard as part of his administration’s drive to strengthen security in the state. To this end, the government has increased the operatives’ salaries to a minimum of N80,000, which aligns with the new state minimum wage. The governor […]

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9 h. ago Peter Obi Urges War On Insecurity, Decries Soaring Casualties

Obi’s call follows reports that over 100 people were killed in a wave of violent attacks across Borno, Sokoto, Katsina, and Edo states over the weekend. The post Peter Obi Urges War On Insecurity, Decries Soaring Casualties appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Osimhen Returns To Turkey As Super Eagles Depart For Crucial World Cup Qualifier In South Africa

After a hard fought 1-0 victory against Amavubi of Rwanda on Saturday evening in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Super Eagles of Nigeria departed for South Africa on Sunday for another crucial and a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. The team is set to face the Bafana Bafana in what promises to be […]

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14 h. ago “N70,000 Can’t Sustain Workers” — NLC Tells Federal Government

  The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has said the N70,000 national minimum wage is no longer sustainable under Nigeria’s worsening economic realities. The demand came after several states reviewed their wage structures upwards. President Bola Tinubu had signed the National Minimum Wage Bill into law in July 2024, raising it from N30,000 to N70,000. But […] The post “N70,000 Can’t Sustain Workers” — NLC Tells Federal Government appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago NELFUND Disburses N32.14m to 750 Students of FCE Technical Gombe 

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has that it disbursed a total of N32,142,000.00 to the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, with 750 students as beneficiaries. The payment, which was released in August, formed part of the Fund’s ongoing student-loan disbursement programme aimed at easing access to tertiary education by covering tuition and upkeep […]

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20 h. ago Studio Monkey Shoulder Awards £10,000 to Mainland House Music

Studio Monkey Shoulder has awarded a Lagos-based electronic music collective, Mainland House Music, £10,000 (₦20,000,000) grant to bring their ambitious new project “See The Sound” to life. The initiative, run in partnership with renowned DJ, Gilles Peterson and global music platform Worldwide FM, supports community-driven projects that push sonic boundaries and celebrate local music innovation. […]

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27 h. ago Controversy lingers over alleged sale of new baby: Police officers, ministry officials sold my baby for N25m, gave me N700,000, woman alleges

• No child was sold, baby in our custody –Commissioner • AIG probes cops, couple, NSCDC officers, ministry officials   From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The alleged exchange of a new born baby for N25 million or N700,000 at the police clinic of the Ebonyi State police command, Abakaliki the state capital has remained a subject […] The post Controversy lingers over alleged sale of new baby: Police officers, ministry officials sold my baby for N25m, gave me N700,000, woman alleges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago UK Police arrest 300 at protest ground over Palestine action ban

Tribune Online UK Police arrest 300 at protest ground over Palestine action ban Over 500 supporters of Palestine Action, many aged over 60 were arrested in a single day last month. More than 100 people have since been charged for displaying support. UK Police arrest 300 at protest ground over Palestine action ban Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Anambra guber: APC candidate Ukachukwu assures on transformational leadership

By Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Anambra State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the fast-approaching November 8 election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu (Ikukuoma), has vowed to take the state and its citizens to the long-awaited promised land. Addressing journalists at an enlarged interactive session at the weekend in Awka, Ukachukwu disclosed that his […] The post Anambra guber: APC candidate Ukachukwu assures on transformational leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago “Tinubu’s Vision For Benue Evident In Infrastructure Projects” – Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on Benue people to sustain their support for President Bola Tinubu. He said such support is crucial to ensure the success of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akume made the appeal on Saturday,  while handing over renovated structures and a fully […] The post “Tinubu’s Vision For Benue Evident In Infrastructure Projects” – Akume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Zulum Approves Free Meals, ₦300,000 Incentives For Students, Parents

The Governor stressed that the intervention was aimed at encouraging parents to send their children to school and addressing the education gap in areas severely affected by over a decade of insurgency. The post Zulum Approves Free Meals, ₦300,000 Incentives For Students, Parents appeared first on Channels Television.

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43 h. ago Obi Faults Tinubu’s Frequent Trips At Expense Of Nigerians’ Suffering

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s decision to embark on another foreign vacation, accusing him of abandoning Nigerians in a time of deepening hardship and insecurity. Recall that on Thursday, the Presidency announced that Tinubu had commenced a 10-day working vacation, marking the start of […]

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44 h. ago Opposition jittery over Tinubu’s confirmation of Shettima’s loyalty – Oyelude

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Director General of Tinubu-Shettima Ambassadors, Prince Dele Oyelude, yesterday, said the opposition are not comfortable with President Bola Tinubu’s confirmation of Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s loyalty. This came amidst replacement rumour of Shettima as Oyelude posited that the confirmation of Shettima’s loyalty […] The post Opposition jittery over Tinubu’s confirmation of Shettima’s loyalty – Oyelude appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Police Promise Adequate Security For Nigeria/Rwanda World Cup Qualifiers

The match is slated for Sept. 6 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo by 5 p.m. The post Police Promise Adequate Security For Nigeria/Rwanda World Cup Qualifiers appeared first on Channels Television.

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50 h. ago Obi slams Tinubu’s frequent trips amid rising national crises

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s frequent trips abroad, accusing him of abandoning Nigerians in a time of worsening insecurity, poverty, and humanitarian crises. Obi, on his verified X handle yesterday, expressed concern that the president had spent a significant part of […] The post Obi slams Tinubu’s frequent trips amid rising national crises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Benue killings: Alia gifts N380m to wives of deceased security personnel

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has gifted over N380 million to families of 76 deceased security personnel in the state. The governor, who spoke on Friday when he met with families of the deceased personnel in Government House Makurdi, also promised the children scholarships to enable them continue their […] The post Benue killings: Alia gifts N380m to wives of deceased security personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago It is heartbreaking to see people suffering from preventable medication errors

Tribune Online It is heartbreaking to see people suffering from preventable medication errors In the bustling markets of Kaduna State, where traders, artisans, and shoppers mingle daily, a quiet revolution is underway–one that promises to transform how Nigerians understand and use medicine. The Pharmafluence Education Advancement Network (PEAN) is leading this charge, bringing vital education about safe medicine directly to the people, right where they live, work and […] It is heartbreaking to see people suffering from preventable medication errors Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Why we shun pedestrian bridges despite risks, despite punitive measures — Lagosians

Tribune Online Why we shun pedestrian bridges despite risks, despite punitive measures — Lagosians •‘We’ve prosecuted over 4,000 offenders since January 2024 —LAGESC Mojeed (other name withheld) was in a hurry to catch an early morning BRT bus that fateful Monday. He lives at Iyana Ipaja on the Lagos Mainland and works on Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island. Already running late, he decided to circumvent the law to save […] Why we shun pedestrian bridges despite risks, despite punitive measures — Lagosians Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Federal Gov’t Exploiting Citizens With 100% Hike In Passport Fee, Says Labour

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the recent 100 per cent increase in the cost of obtaining and renewing passports, describing the move as an act of exploitation against ordinary citizens. On August 28, 2025, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced that effective September 1, 2025, the cost of a standard 32-page passport with […]

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