3 d. ago Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has secured a 12 billion Japanese Yen loan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to boost food production under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari, in a statement at the weekend by the Chief Information Officer, Eremah […] The post Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Propose 60 years, first degree for presidential, gubernatorial candidates

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representative has also approved a bill proposing 60 years as the maximum age limit for presidential and gubernatorial candidates for second reading. The bill sponsored by the member representing Ideato Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, is also proposing a minimum of first degree as educational qualifications […] The post Propose 60 years, first degree for presidential, gubernatorial candidates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Patients struggle with dialysis bills as FG’s subsidy stalls

Ruth Abraham’s hopes were dashed when she arrived at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, on Monday, expecting to read more Patients struggle with dialysis bills as FG’s subsidy stalls

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7 d. ago Reps seek conduct of presidential, guber polls, others same day

• Propose termination of governorship poll disputes at A’Court From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill proposing the conduct of presidential, gubernatorial, National and state Houses of Assembly and local  government polls on the same day. The proposed legislation was among 39 Constitution alteration bills passed by […] The post Reps seek conduct of presidential, guber polls, others same day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Reps: Bill to establish local govt electoral commission passes second reading

Tribune Online Reps: Bill to establish local govt electoral commission passes second reading The Bill provides that the National Local Government Electoral Commission shall consist of a Chairman and 37 other members representing the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Reps: Bill to establish local govt electoral commission passes second reading Tribune Online

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8 d. ago First Lady’s RHI donates N1bn to combat TB, declares it health emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu on Monday, at the 2025 World TB Day Community Outreach held at the Sauka Village, Airport Road Abuja, donated the sum of N1 billion to fight the disease.  The theme for the 2025 World TB Day is, “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, […] The post First Lady’s RHI donates N1bn to combat TB, declares it health emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PHOTOS: Fire service chief visits Abuja tanker explosion victims

The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Jaji Abdulganiyu, has called for stricter enforcement of restrictions on articulated vehicle movement at unapproved hours following the tragic truck explosion at Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. Speaking during a Friday visit to victims receiving treatment, Jaji expressed deep sadness over the incident, which claimed 10 Read More

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1 week ago Wike offers to foot medical bills of Abuja truck explosion victims

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has offered to offset the medical bills of victims of an accident involving a truck and multiple vehicles near Karu Bridge, along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Abuja on Wednesday. The Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, disclosed the development Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu orders probe, priority treatment for victims of Abuja truck explosion

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday ordered priority treatment of persons injured in Wednesday’s tanker explosion at various medical facilities in Abuja. He also directed a thorough investigation into the incident that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu, Abuja. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed the directive Read More

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1 week ago Wike Pays Medical Bills Of Abuja Accident Victims, Calls For Strict Compliance With Traffic Rules

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sympathised with victims of the motor vehicle accident that occurred on Wednesday’s evening, in Karu, Abuja. A statement on Thursday evening signed the FCT Minister’s spokesman, Lere Olayinka, said Wike has offered to foot the medical bills of the victims. The Minister, who described the […]

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1 week ago Abuja truck explosion: PCNGI boss seeks enhanced road safety awareness

The Chief Executive and Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, has called for increased road safety awareness following a tragic accident at Karu Bridge, Abuja. Oluwagbemi, who visited the accident site on Thursday, was accompanied by officials from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Standards Organisation Read More

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1 week ago Abuja truck explosion: PCNGI boss seeks enhanced safety monitoring, driver training

The Chief Executive and Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, has called for increased road safety awareness following a tragic accident at Karu Bridge, Abuja. Oluwagbemi, who visited the accident site on Thursday, was accompanied by officials from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Standards Organisation Read More

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1 week ago Karu truck explosion: PCNGI call for proper licensing regime for commercial drivers

The leadership of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has stressed on the need to ensure a proper licensing read more Karu truck explosion: PCNGI call for proper licensing regime for commercial drivers

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1 week ago VIDEO: ‘I saw fire on my Face,’ survivor of Abuja truck explosion recounts ordeal

A tragic truck explosion near Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday evening left six people dead and 14 vehicles destroyed, causing widespread panic among commuters and residents. One of the survivors, Mr. Elvis Samuel, in an interview on Thursday recounted the moment the accident unfolded. He said, “I think around 6pm or so we were Read More

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1 week ago VIDEO: Eyewitnesses recount horror of Abuja truck explosion that claimed six lives

A truck fire near Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday evening led to chaos, destruction, and loss of lives. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred when a speeding trailer, suspected to have suffered brake failure, crashed into multiple vehicles before bursting into flames. The impact of the explosion resulted in a massive inferno that spread Read More

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1 week ago Abuja truck explosion: Agency urges blood donation for victims

The National Blood Service Agency has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of the Federal Capital Territory to donate blood to support victims of the tanker explosion that occurred on the Aya-Karu expressway, Abuja. The NBSA, in a statement on Thursday signed by its Director General, Prof Saleh Yuguda, said the incident resulted in multiple casualties, Read More

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1 week ago NEMA confirms six deaths, 18 vehicles burnt in Abuja truck explosion

The National Emergency Management Agency on Thursday confirmed six fatalities, while the number of injured persons is yet to be known in the tanker explosion along the AYA-Karu expressway, Abuja. The agency also said the injured victims have been taken to the National Hospital, State House Clinic, Karu General Hospital, and Customs Clinic Karu for Read More

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1 week ago Police confirm six dead, 14 vehicles burnt in Abuja truck explosion

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed six persons dead, and 14 vehicles burnt, following the explosion of a truck near Karu bridge, along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway on Wednesday evening. The PUNCH reports that the FCT Emergency Management Department confirmed that the incident occurred at 7:14 pm, when the truck lost control and ran Read More

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1 week ago How CNG truck brake failure caused Abuja explosions – Fire service

By Seyi Babalola The FCT Fire Service (FFS) has revealed that a brake failure by a truck conveying Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) canisters led to Wednesday’s Abuja-Keffi expressway explosions. The FFS Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Mohammad, confirmed this in an interview with the Newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. Mohammad said that the truck which was […] The post How CNG truck brake failure caused Abuja explosions – Fire service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos Set To Impose “No Truck” Policy After Otedola Bridge Explosion

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to enforce a strict “no truck” policy in the state, particularly around the Otedola Bridge area. This decision follows a devastating gas truck explosion that occurred under the bridge on Tuesday night. The government aims to prevent similar incidents and ensure public safety. The policy will restrict truck […] The post Lagos Set To Impose “No Truck” Policy After Otedola Bridge Explosion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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