4 h. ago Asensio, Rashford Shine As Aston Villa Come From Behind To Beat Chelsea

Former Paris Saint Germain player, Marco Asensio scored twice as Aston Villa came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Villa Park. The Spaniard, on-loan from the French club netted a superb brace to cancel out Enzo Fernandez’s 12th-minute opener, and both his strikes were set up by fellow January arrival Marcus Rashford, who was […] The post Asensio, Rashford Shine As Aston Villa Come From Behind To Beat Chelsea appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago State House earmarks N1.9bn for diesel as solar power plant delays

The Federal Government has allocated N1.99bn to procure diesel for the electric power generators for the State House in 2025. This comes amid delays in the FG’s solar power project initially slated to come on stream between December 2024 and January 2025. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the FG disbursed N88.75m for diesel within the first Read More

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7 h. ago VIDEO: Police warn against spreading falsehoods, deny targeting critics

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned Nigerians against spreading falsehoods, disinformation, mal-information, or distorting facts online, noting that they are criminal offense. In a video statement shared on the Nigerian Police Force’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Adejobi emphasised the importance of fact-checking before sharing information, urging bloggers, journalists, and content Read More

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8 h. ago Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema

Tribune Online Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Dr Allen Onyema, has lauded the state-of-the-art facilities and operational efficiency of the Ekiti State Agro Allied International Cargo Airport, describing it as one of the best in the world. Onyema, who landed at the airport on Saturday at about 10am in a Boeing 737, (120 capacity) […] Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Apple removes data protection tool following UK govt’s demand for access

Tribune Online Apple removes data protection tool following UK govt’s demand for access The move comes after the UK Home Office requested the right to access information stored under the end-to-end encryption service, which prevents even Apple from viewing user content such as photos and documents. Apple removes data protection tool following UK govt’s demand for access Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Nigeria, Japan partner on power infrastructure, innovative energy solutions

Tribune Online Nigeria, Japan partner on power infrastructure, innovative energy solutions The Federal Government and the Japanese government, as part of move to consolidate and bolster bilateral energy partnerships between the two counties, have come up with solution aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s power infrastructure, to improve grid reliability as well as explore innovative energy solutions. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who led a high-level Nigeria […] Nigeria, Japan partner on power infrastructure, innovative energy solutions Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Inadequate funding threat to quality higher education – TETFUND boss

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, said on Saturday that the problem of inadequate funding of tertiary education remained a threat to the attainment of good quality higher education in Nigeria. Echono, who said that inadequate funding was crippling the tertiary institutions in the area of infrastructures, said, “Except for the intervention Read More

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13 h. ago Road safety officers’ wives warn against scooping fuel from fallen tanker

The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association, on Saturday, urged Nigerians to desist from rushing to scoop fuel from fallen petroleum tankers, warning that it is a deadly act that must be discouraged. The President of ROSOWA, Dr Nefisat Shehu-Mohammed, made the call at a send-forth ceremony in honour of her predecessor, Hajiya Aisha Ladi-Biu, in Read More

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14 h. ago EPL: Man United fight back to secure dramatic draw at Everton

Manchester United on Saturday staged a late comeback to earn a 2-2 dramatic draw at Everton after they looked set to plunge deeper into crisis at Goodison Park. Everton’s resurgence under their returning manager David Moyes – formerly of United – looked set to continue as they exerted total domination in the first 45 minutes Read More

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15 h. ago Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss

Tribune Online Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFUND) Arc. Sonny Echono has revealed that Nigerian universities must attain all levels of autonomy towards ensuring operational efficiency and effective performance. He explained that the autonomy when fully operational and allowed would afford Nigerian universities to initiate ideas in improving quality education and contributing to national development. […] Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Action Alliance Amends Constitution, Extends Tenure Of Udeze, Others By 2 Years

The Action Alliance (AA) has amended its constitution, extending the tenure of its National Chairman, Kenneth Udeze, and other national officers by two years. The decision was taken at the party’s 2025 Elective National Convention on Saturday in Abuja, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The extension, party officials said, was […]

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18 h. ago Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has allegedly imposed a N22 million levy on four villages in Sokoto State. As revealed by Daily Trust, this demand comes after one of his gang members was killed during a military operation in the area. Locals claim the levy is also meant to compensate for missing firearms during the […] The post Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

calls for protection of FTZs amid proposed tax reforms The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture read more 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

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21 h. ago Nedu Wazobia addresses online controversies, denies fraud allegations

Popular on-air personality and host of The Honest Bunch podcast, Nedu Wazobia has responded to recent controversies circulating online, clarifying his position regarding various allegations made against him. Nedu, who has made headlines after an interview with comedian Dee One on his podcast, firmly denied all allegations levelled against him during a media engagement. He […] The post Nedu Wazobia addresses online controversies, denies fraud allegations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Free Zones Taxes: Nigeria Risks Losing $200bn FDIs, 600,000 Jobs, NACCIMA Warns

Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has warned that Nigeria risks losing over $200 billion in foreign direct investments (FDI) from the country if the federal government’s implements the proposed tax reforms targeting tax imposition on Free Trade Zones (FTZs). The chamber also warned that the decision could jeopardise more […]

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21 h. ago OSPRE Trains LG Staff On Early Warning, Response To Conflicts

The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) has conducted training for selected local government areas in Benue State on early warning systems and responses to conflicts and disasters. OSPRE’s programme manager, Hafsah Matazu, stated yesterday that the training was aimed at enhaning the early warning, response, and resilience capabilities of participants. According to OSPRE’s […]

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24 h. ago EFCC returns $132,362.43, N78.5m to American, Spanish, Swiss fraud victims

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a total sum of $132,362.43 and N78, 566,324.81 to American, Spanish, and Swiss victims of local fraudsters. The handover ceremony took place on Friday, at the EFCC’s headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. The Chairman of the Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, who performed […] The post EFCC returns $132,362.43, N78.5m to American, Spanish, Swiss fraud victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru

From Abdulfatai Abdulsalam, Sokoto The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, has approved the appointment of Prof Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure.  Briefing newsmen at the university in Zuru, the Council Secretary and Registrar, Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, stated that the Governing Board conducted […] The post Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Tariff hike: Committee meeting stalled as NLC alleges betrayal

The committee set up by the Federal Government to review the tariff structure by telecommunication companies has not met since its inauguration, Saturday PUNCH learnt. The committee which is made up of 10 members of equal numbers from the Nigeria Labour Congress and Federal Government was meant to come up with recommendations two weeks after Read More

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27 h. ago Why I stepped aside from Honest Bunch Podcast –Nedu Comedian

By Rita Okoye Amid spiraling controversy, Nigerian media personality, Chinedu Ani, better known as Nedu Wazobia, has debunked the reports that he was fired as a host of the popular podcast, The Honest Bunch. Speaking during a recent media event, Nedu addressed the speculation and clarified his decision to step away from the show, emphasising […] The post Why I stepped aside from Honest Bunch Podcast –Nedu Comedian appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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