38 m. ago dRPC’s Latest Publication Underscores Need To Deepen Africa’s Indigenous Communication Approaches For Social Change & Development

In its latest publication, ‘Communication and Social Change in Africa: Selected Case Studies’, the Development Research and Projects Center (dRPC) underscores the need to deepen the exploration of African indigenous communication approaches as means of driving social change and development in the continent. Time and events have proven the western top-down, north-south communication approach ineffective […]

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1 hour ago Muslims urged to sustain Ramadan virtues as Saudi Arabia feeds 1,200 in Kwara

Tribune Online Muslims urged to sustain Ramadan virtues as Saudi Arabia feeds 1,200 in Kwara Muslims across the country have been urged to sustain the virtues learned during the month of Ramadan. This comes as the Saudi Arabian embassy provided food for 1,200 Muslim residents in Ilorin, Kwara State. A Professor of Islamic Law, Abdulrazzaq Abdulmajeed Alaro, offered this advice while speaking with newsmen in Ilorin, the state capital. Alaro, […] Muslims urged to sustain Ramadan virtues as Saudi Arabia feeds 1,200 in Kwara Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Kate Henshaw Drags Trolls, Says Many Deliberately Ignore Common Sense

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has shared her frustration with trolls who resort to using disrespectful language when they disagree with her on social media. She mentioned that the behavior was exhausting and urged trolls to respond more intelligently. The actress pointed out that many online trolls purposely act unintelligent. READ MORE: Segun Arinze Reflects On […] The post Kate Henshaw Drags Trolls, Says Many Deliberately Ignore Common Sense appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Edo poll: Again, APC, PDP trade words over tribunal judgment

The Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress on Thursday, again, reignited a war of words over the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivered on Wednesday, affirming the victory of APC’s Governor Monday Okpebholo. While the PDP rejected the judgment as a violation of judicial impartiality, the APC hailed it Read More

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5 h. ago Rivers govt cancels all pending procurement, tender processes

• Women urge Tinubu to lift Fubara’s suspension The Rivers State Government has cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes in compliance with the Supreme Court judgement. The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), made the remark in a special announcement, signed and issued by Prof Ibibia Worika, the Secretary to the State Government […] The post Rivers govt cancels all pending procurement, tender processes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Adeleke knocks APC for criticising N159bn infrastructure projects

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of failing to deliver on the N100bn infrastructural projects he launched in the last quarter of 2023. The opposition party subsequently declared that the second phase of the infrastructural plan, under which the governor proposed to spend N159bn on various Read More

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5 h. ago Tariff dispute: Macron calls for suspension of French investment in US 

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged a halt to new investments in the United States until the clarity surrounding President Donald Trump’s new tariffs is provided, AFP reported. The call came after the US administration imposed broad new levies on its trading partners, including a significant 20 per cent tariff on European Union imports. Read More

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7 h. ago 2027: Group vows to buy nomination form for Reps member, Abejide

Tribune Online 2027: Group vows to buy nomination form for Reps member, Abejide The Yagba Concern Youth, under the leadership of its President, Comr. Olorunsola Temitope, has declared its firm and unwavering support for Hon. Leke Abejide, who represents Yagba East, Yagba West, and Mopamuro Federal Constituency at the National Assembly. 2027: Group vows to buy nomination form for Reps member, Abejide Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra

Tribune Online Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has lamented that it lost over N160 million to the demolition of houses and shops carried out by the Onitsha South Local Government Area on its right-of-way at the River Niger banks. The Area Manager of NIWA, Mr Suleiman Nicholas, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday, during a joint […] Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra Tribune Online

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8 h. ago My ancestors brought Okpebholo to restore Edo’s lost glory — Oba of Benin

Tribune Online My ancestors brought Okpebholo to restore Edo’s lost glory — Oba of Benin The Benin monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has declared that his ancestors brought Governor Monday Okpebholo to restore the lost glory of Edo State. Oba Ewuare II made the remarks during a solidarity visit by Governor Okpebholo to his Palace on Thursday in Benin, after his victory at the Edo governorship election tribunal […] My ancestors brought Okpebholo to restore Edo’s lost glory — Oba of Benin Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Edo Guber: Action Alliance Disowns Omoaje, Hails Okpebholo’s Victory At Tribunal

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Action Alliance (AA) has commended the decision of the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal dismissing the petition by the Adekunle Rufai Omoaje-led members of the party, which challenged the election of Edo State governor, Monday Okphebolo. The national chairman of the party, Chief Kenneth Udeze, in a […]

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9 h. ago EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja A coalition of youth groups has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to rethink its decision to label socialite Dr. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu as wanted. The Niger Delta Youth Council for Good Governance and the Middle Belt Youth Stakeholders’ Initiative made this plea in a joint statement on […] The post EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM

Tribune Online NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), NNPC Limited Chapter, on Thursday called on stakeholders to prioritise the education of girls and advance the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for more female students. NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Delta highlights ongoing flood control measures amid heavy downpour

Vehicular movements on Wednesday evening, were grounded at the Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, following several hours of heavy downpour. Vehicles were trapped, and some motorcycles swept away as they battled to negotiate their way out of the flooded road. Though, no casualty was recorded in the natural disaster but property Read More

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13 h. ago Traffic gridlock: Embrace remote and hybrid work arrangements, Sanwo

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, has called on businesses and organisations in the state to consider adopting remote and read more Traffic gridlock: Embrace remote and hybrid work arrangements, Sanwo-Olu urges businesses

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14 h. ago North Central demands 2027 presidency, gives Tinubu condition

Hundreds of stakeholders and party leaders from the North-Central announced on Thursday that after 65 years of marginalisation, they have agreed to work together to produce the next President in the 2027 election. They, however, gave a condition that they may back the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu if he will be willing to Read More

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14 h. ago FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs

Tribune Online FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Here’s a full list of African countries affected by the new U.S. tariff policy, along with their current tax rates and the tariffs they charge the U.S: FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Tribune Online

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16 h. ago UK: Doctors urge govt to fight poverty as Victorian disease patients increase

Tribune Online UK: Doctors urge govt to fight poverty as Victorian disease patients increase Doctors have reported an increase in patients suffering from Victorian-era diseases like scabies. The Royal College of Physicians is now calling for stronger government action to combat poverty. A survey of 882 doctors found that 89% were concerned about the effects of health inequalities on their patients. Additionally, 72% had seen more cases in the […] UK: Doctors urge govt to fight poverty as Victorian disease patients increase Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Tinubu will win easily if election holds today – Deji Adeyanju

By John Ogunsemore Human rights lawyer, Barr. Deji Adeyanju said President Bola Tinubu would win by a landslide if the next presidential election were held today. Adeyanju stated this in a Facebook post on Thursday. According to him, the present political opposition poses no challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawyer and […] The post Tinubu will win easily if election holds today – Deji Adeyanju appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago After eight years in jail, Nigerian pastor cleared of rape charges in South Africa

Tribune Online After eight years in jail, Nigerian pastor cleared of rape charges in South Africa After spending eight years in jail, Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso has been found not guilty of all charges in a highly publicised South African trial. Omotoso was accused of raping young women from his church in Port Elizabeth but consistently denied the 32 charges against him. The trial, which was broadcast live, drew widespread attention […] After eight years in jail, Nigerian pastor cleared of rape charges in South Africa Tribune Online

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