7 h. ago SERAP To NASS: Reject Bill Seeking To Jail Citizens Who Fail To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the National Assembly to reject a proposed bill that aims to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 on any Nigerian of voting age who fails to participate in national and state elections. SERAP, which made the demand in an open letter addressed […]

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18 h. ago EU will retaliate if US imposes steel, aluminium tariffs – German chancellor

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that the European Union is prepared to respond to the United States if Washington imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum. Speaking at the opening of the Hannover industrial trade fair, which this year features Canada as its partner country, Scholz reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to cooperation with the US. Read More

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19 h. ago Igbo town unions propose tripartite security strategy for Southeast

Call for Kanu’s release From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has unveiled a tripartite security strategy aimed at addressing the lingering insecurity in the Southeast. The organisation emphasised the need for a sustainable and inclusive approach to resolving the crisis in the area and fostering regional development. In a statement […] The post Igbo town unions propose tripartite security strategy for Southeast appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Doctors threaten service suspension at Ebonyi hospital amid tension

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Association of Resident Doctors at David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, Ebonyi State, has threatened to suspend services at the hospital if the ongoing tension persists. Tension has been pervading the hospital since last week when the community protested against the management of the health institution over what they […] The post Doctors threaten service suspension at Ebonyi hospital amid tension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago ‘Not a hope in hell’: Irish politicians reject Conor McGregor’s presidential bid

Tribune Online ‘Not a hope in hell’: Irish politicians reject Conor McGregor’s presidential bid Conor McGregor’s attempt to run for the Irish presidency has been met with outright rejection from politicians, with not a single Oireachtas member expressing support for his nomination. The former MMA fighter, who is appealing a civil case in which a jury found that he raped a woman, needs significant backing before he can officially […] ‘Not a hope in hell’: Irish politicians reject Conor McGregor’s presidential bid Tribune Online

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28 h. ago ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: We lost 18 members in one month—Osodeke, ASUU president

Tribune Online ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: We lost 18 members in one month—Osodeke, ASUU president Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, President of the Academic Staff of Universities (ASUU) in this exclusive interview with TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE, speaks on wide range of issues including the state of the nation, mass production of First Class graduates by the private universities, update on the union face-off with the Federal Government, among others. Excerpts: WHAT is the […] ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: We lost 18 members in one month—Osodeke, ASUU president Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Klinsmann scores Governor Soludo low, mocks APGA’s consensus candidate appeal

…urges Anambra electorate to reject “failed leadership”   Ike Chinedu Klinsmann, a prominent political figure and advocate for public accountability from Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, has issued a critical evaluation of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration. He describes the governor’s three-year tenure as marked by unfulfilled promises and misplaced priorities. This assessment comes […] The post Klinsmann scores Governor Soludo low, mocks APGA’s consensus candidate appeal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Zamfara Community Applauds Matawalle As Troops Eliminate Bandit Leader Dan Isuhu

Residents of Tsafe in Zamfara State have expressed gratitude to the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, following the successful elimination of the notorious bandit leader, Dan Isuhu. The community hailed the development as a significant step towards restoring security in the State and North-West region. In a statement signed by its chairman, […]

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43 h. ago Nigeria to lead West African Union of Tax Institutes for regional growth 

By Henry Uche   The President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Mr. Samuel Agbeluyi, has been elected as the President of West African Union of Tax Institutes (WAUTI). A statement from the Institute confirmed that Mr. Agbeluyi was elected was during the 11th Annual General Meeting of the Union on 27th […] The post Nigeria to lead West African Union of Tax Institutes for regional growth  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago After travel chaos from airport fire, Heathrow faces fresh crisis linked to worker strike

Heathrow is braced for further disruption next month as hundreds of passenger assistance workers prepare to strike for four days. read more After travel chaos from airport fire, Heathrow faces fresh crisis linked to worker strike

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50 h. ago I will refund N6,000 my husband paid as my bride price —Wife

Tribune Online I will refund N6,000 my husband paid as my bride price —Wife •I won’t accept anything less than N200,000 —Husband A Shari’a court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, has dissolved the union between Yusuf Faruq and Kafayat Hamza after the latter paid N200,000 to redeem herself from the marriage. The judge, Malam Kabir Muhammad stated that a wife has the right to redeem herself from a […] I will refund N6,000 my husband paid as my bride price —Wife Tribune Online

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53 h. ago Bandits Kill 17 Customs, Police Personnel, Mourners In Kebbi, Zamfara, Plateau

Suspected bandits have killed about 17 persons including Customs, Police personnel and mourners in Kebbi, Zamfara and Plateau states. In the Kebbi incident, the bandits suspected to be members of Lakurawa group, killed two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and a local at Bachaka border in Argungu local government area of Kebbi State. […]

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59 h. ago June 12, 1993 Poll: “Heaven Won’t Have Fallen If Nwosu Declared Abiola Winner” – Oshiomhole On Why He Backed Senate To Reject Renaming INEC HQ After Him

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has commended Nigeria Senate for rejecting a motion to rename Independent National Electoral Commission’s Headquarters after Professor Humphrey Nwosu. The former governor of Edo State empathized that heaven wouldn’t have fallen of the ex-chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission late Nwosu declare Chief MKO Abiola as the winner of […] The post June 12, 1993 Poll: “Heaven Won’t Have Fallen If Nwosu Declared Abiola Winner” – Oshiomhole On Why He Backed Senate To Reject Renaming INEC HQ After Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Cross River NUJ recommends periodic psychiatric tests for security agencies

The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has recommended periodic psychiatric tests for security agencies read more Cross River NUJ recommends periodic psychiatric tests for security agencies

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62 h. ago Alleged defamation: Sen Natasha, husband threaten legal action against Nwaebonyi

Tribune Online Alleged defamation: Sen Natasha, husband threaten legal action against Nwaebonyi The said defamatory. statements made by you were widely circuiated by users of other social media platforms like Facebook, instagram and many more within and outside Nigeria with the intention of damaging the reputation of our clients. Alleged defamation: Sen Natasha, husband threaten legal action against Nwaebonyi Tribune Online

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62 h. ago ‘Jaji Is Nothing Without Matawalle, Yari’, Zamfara APC Slams Federal Lawmaker

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have launched a scathing attack on Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, the lawmaker representing Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency of the State, accusing him of disloyalty and political betrayal. The group, speaking through its spokesperson, Abdulkadir Suleiman Zurmi, claimed that Jaji owed his political rise to […]

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65 h. ago NLC Accuses Tinubu’s Govt Of Betraying Workers Agreement On Taxation

Nigeria Labour Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its approach to economic situation in the country. NLC condemned federal government for betraying workers through what its described as unjust taxation, tariff hikes, and failure to honour agreements. Speaking at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Lagos […] The post NLC Accuses Tinubu’s Govt Of Betraying Workers Agreement On Taxation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Ajaero accuses FG of betraying workers, condemns unjust taxation

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has condemned the government’s handling of economic policies, accusing it of betraying workers through unjust taxation, tariff hikes, and failure to honour agreements. Speaking at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Lagos on Friday, Ajaero warned that Nigerian workers Read More

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66 h. ago Zamfara, Katsina record highest stillbirth rates in Nigeria – Report

Tribune Online Zamfara, Katsina record highest stillbirth rates in Nigeria – Report The study's findings highlight the need for urgent action to address the high stillbirth rates in Zamfara State. Zamfara, Katsina record highest stillbirth rates in Nigeria – Report Tribune Online

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68 h. ago Police foil bandit attack in Zamfara, kill ‘notorious kingpin’

Four civilian protection guard members, two hunters, and a policeman were killed by bandits in Zamfara in a fierce battle between the bandits and the security personnel. Several bandits were also said to have been killed during the clash, which occurred in the early hours of today, Friday. Two hunters who were seriously wounded are Read More

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