58 m. ago Ohanaeze state presidents laud Mbata, NEC for resolving Lagos leadership crisis 

…Warn impostors to stay away    From Tony John, Port Harcourt The state chapter presidents of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Worldwide have  commended  the  President-General, Senator John Mbata and members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) for intervening and finally laying the dispute in the Lagos State chapter to rest. The commendation was contained in a statement […] The post Ohanaeze state presidents laud Mbata, NEC for resolving Lagos leadership crisis  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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76 m. ago FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group

Tribune Online FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider their planned nationwide strike against the Dangote Group over alleged anti-union practices, stressing that dialogue remains the best way to resolve the dispute. FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group Tribune Online

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89 m. ago We’ve issued 49,792 ISBN, 2,030 ISSN to authors, publishers in three years — NLN

Tribune Online We’ve issued 49,792 ISBN, 2,030 ISSN to authors, publishers in three years — NLN The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has disclosed that it issued 49,792 International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs) and 2,030 International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSNs) to authors and publishers across the country between January 2022 and December 2024. We’ve issued 49,792 ISBN, 2,030 ISSN to authors, publishers in three years — NLN Tribune Online

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97 m. ago 2027: INEC should adopt electronic voting, transmission of results – El

…Says voter’s  apathy is on the increase From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The erstwhile governor of Kaduna state Mallam Nasir El Rufai has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) to deploy electronic voting and real time  transmission of results  for the 2027 general elections, saying that the continued electoral malfeasance has increased Nigerians […] The post 2027: INEC should adopt electronic voting, transmission of results – El-Rufai appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago LP, PDP, ADC, others working to field best candidates in 2027

Tony Akeni, Labour Party national publicity secretary, on Sunday, revealed that major opposition parties are collaborating to field the best read more LP, PDP, ADC, others working to field best candidates in 2027- LP spokesman

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2 h. ago Adeleke settles rift in Ife PDP after vote of confidence on his deputy, others 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has settled the rift withing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the Ife federal constituency after the vote of confidence passed on his deputy, Kola Adewusi, ex-national secretary of the party, Prof. Wale Oladipo, and one other.  A statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday, […] The post Adeleke settles rift in Ife PDP after vote of confidence on his deputy, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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2 h. ago No Consensus Can Remove Tinubu In 2027 – APC Chieftain Okechukwu

A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osita Okechukwu, has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress, ADC. The party had alleged that a national consensus would unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking on Sunday,  during a briefing with members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, at Eke in Enugu […] The post No Consensus Can Remove Tinubu In 2027 – APC Chieftain Okechukwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Rhodes Vivour’s defection is of no consequence, laughable – LP

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Labour Party has described as laughable and of no consequence the rumoured defection of its Lagos State 2023 governorship flagbearer, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. The party’s interim national publicity secretary, Toni Akani, over the weekend further alleged that it is one of the APC’s machinations […] The post Rhodes Vivour’s defection is of no consequence, laughable – LP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NAS decries Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis, demands increased funding, digital inclusion

By Adewale Sanyaolu The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has described Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis as a “national emergency”, warning that millions of out-of-school children are being condemned to lives of poverty, exclusion, and crime unless urgent action is taken. In a statement issued on Sunday to mark this year’s International Literacy Day, themed […] The post NAS decries Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis, demands increased funding, digital inclusion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Israel Issues Fresh Evacuation Order Ahead Of Strike On Gaza City Tower

On Saturday, the military had issued a similar warning for the same building, the Al-Roya Tower. The post Israel Issues Fresh Evacuation Order Ahead Of Strike On Gaza City Tower appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago SERAP Sues RMAFC Over Planned Salary Increase For Tinubu, Others

SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said that RMAFC had been taken to court, though a hearing date is yet to be set. The post SERAP Sues RMAFC Over Planned Salary Increase For Tinubu, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago NDLEA smashes drug cartel, arrests 3 kingpins, seizes N5.3bn Australia

Tribune Online NDLEA smashes drug cartel, arrests 3 kingpins, seizes N5.3bn Australia-bound cocaine The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international organised criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. NDLEA smashes drug cartel, arrests 3 kingpins, seizes N5.3bn Australia-bound cocaine Tribune Online

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6 h. ago ‘Civilians Should Never Be Target’, UN Condemns Killing Of Scores In Borno

The United Nations (UN) has condemned Friday’s deadly attack in Bama local government area of Borno State, where insurgents killed more than 50 civilians in Darajamal village. The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, in a statement on Sunday, described the incident as “deeply appalling and saddening,” stressing that civilians must never be a […]

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7 h. ago US limits nonimmigrant visa interviews to country of residence, nationality

The United States Government has introduced a new policy requiring nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants to schedule their visa interview appointments at the US Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence. This is contained in an update published on the US Department of State’s website on Saturday, September 6. The policy, which takes […] The post US limits nonimmigrant visa interviews to country of residence, nationality appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Bala gifts UNICEF N300m to fight malnutrition among children in Bauchi

Governor Bala Muhammed Abdulkadir of Bauchi State has donated a sum of N300million to the United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF) read more Bala gifts UNICEF N300m to fight malnutrition among children in Bauchi

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8 h. ago NDLEA Smashes Drug Cartel, Arrests 3 Kingpins, Intercepts N5.3bn Cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has smashed an international organised criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The NDLEA swooped on the syndicate after a two-week-long intelligence-led operations across parts of Lagos, which led to the arrest of three leaders of the cartel and intercepting large […]

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9 h. ago Nestlé deepens advocacy on water safety to support community well

Nestlé Nigeria is deepening its water safety advocacy initiative, aimed at raising national awareness on the need for quality water read more Nestlé deepens advocacy on water safety to support community well-being, sustainability in Nigeria

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9 h. ago SERAP sues RMAFC over proposed salary hike for political office holders

Tribune Online SERAP sues RMAFC over proposed salary hike for political office holders also asking the court to issue a restraining order to prevent RMAFC from SERAP sues RMAFC over proposed salary hike for political office holders Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Sports Federations Electoral Committee Approves Nomination Form, Election Timeline

The Electoral Committee of the National Sports Federation has officially released the approved nomination form and comprehensive election timeline for the highly anticipated National Sports Federation Elections. Acoording to a statement signed by Rita Mosindi Secretary, Electoral Committee National Sports Federations, the nomination forms will be available for collection and submission at the Secretariat of […]

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