3 h. ago North East lawmakers back Ndume on lopsided appointments claim

•Outraged over exclusion from Agro-Industrial Processing programme From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Lawmakers from the North East geopolitical zone have expressed dissatisfaction over the region’s exclusion from the Federal Government’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. At a press briefing following an emergency meeting held at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, yesterday, the North East […] The post North East lawmakers back Ndume on lopsided appointments claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ambassadorial list: FG jettisons 70/30 percent ratio for career, political nominees

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government has jettisoned the 70/30 percent ratio for career diplomats and political appointees on the list of ambassadorial nominees currently undergoing screening in the hands of security agencies. A diplomatic source who lamented the dire consequences of the  situation, told Daily Sun that the development portended inadequate representation for […] The post Ambassadorial list: FG jettisons 70/30 percent ratio for career, political nominees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Mandatory training for CEOs of govt agencies begins in Lagos

The 12th edition of the Mandatory Training Programme for Chief Executive Officers and Directors-General of federal parastatals and agencies has commenced at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Topo, Badagry, Lagos State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Eno Olotu, via the ministry’s official X handle Read More

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7 h. ago Anambra guber: Jeff Nweke defeats Ekwunife, others to emerge AA candidate

By Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Security expert Chief Jeff Nweke has emerged as the Action Alliance (AA) governorship candidate for the November 8 Anambra State election. He defeated Amarachukwu Ekwunife and Michael Elemuo in the party’s primary. The primary, monitored by INEC officials, took place on Thursday at Jesse Hotel in Awka. Using the Option A4 […] The post Anambra guber: Jeff Nweke defeats Ekwunife, others to emerge AA candidate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago PICTORIAL: Jonathan arrives South Korea for World Summit 2025

Former President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday afternoon ahead of the World Summit 2025 and the formal presentation of the 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize scheduled for Friday. Jonathan, who shared news of his arrival via his Facebook page expressed gratitude to the South Korean government, Nigerian Embassy officials, and the organisers, Read More

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11 h. ago VFD Group Crosses ₦100bn Market Capitalisation As Investors Signal Renewed Confidence

VFD Group Plc has officially crossed the ₦100 billion mark in market capitalisation on Thursday, a major milestone that underscored growing investor confidence in the company’s business fundamentals and long-term strategy. The achievement comes against the backdrop of a challenging economic landscape in 2024, marked by inflationary pressures, regulatory shifts, and market volatility. Despite these […]

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11 h. ago EU, AFD unveil N70.3bn initiative to combat Lake Chad insecurity

The European Union and Agence Française de Développement have officially launched a N70.37bn (€40 million) initiative to tackle poverty, climate change, agriculture and insecurity among vulnerable populations in Borno State and across Lake Chad Basin host communities. The Lake Chad Inclusive Economic and Social Recovery project, implemented by Action Against Hunger, CARE International, and other Read More

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11 h. ago Ronke Okunade assumes duty as Lagos special fraud unit new CP

The newly appointed Commissioner of Police at the Police Special Fraud Unit, Lagos, Ronke Okunade, has officially assumed duty. This was confirmed by the spokesperson of the unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police Ovie Ewhubare, in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos. Ewhubare noted that Okunade assumed office as the 31st CP, following the retirement Read More

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11 h. ago Zamfara Community Hails Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS Musa For Eliminating Bandits’ Leader Mati, Others

Residents of Anka local government area in Zamfara State have lauded the President Bola Tinubu; Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, following the successful elimination of a notorious terrorist commander, Mati, and several of his fighters in a recent counter-terrorism operation in the […]

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12 h. ago Odumodu’s hit song, Declan Rice, soars 200% after footballer’s Champions League performance

Popular Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, also known as Odumodu Black, has said his hit song, Declan Rice, experienced a 200% increase in streams as a result of the performance of Arsenal’s midfielder, Declan Rice, in the UEFA Champions League. The musician made this known via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday night. He Read More

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13 h. ago 6,000 to benefit from Nasarawa’s N7,000 cash transfer initiative – Official

The Nasarawa State Social Investment Agency says no fewer than 6,000 people will benefit from the second phase of the state government’s Cash Transfer Programme. The agency’s Director General, Mr Imran Usman, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Keffi Local Government Area of the state on Thursday after the disbursement of the funds Read More

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15 h. ago NPFL fines Shooting Stars ₦5m, bans fans after Ikorodu City attack

The board of the Nigeria Premier Football League has imposed a fine of N5 million on Shooting Stars Sports Club  over fans’ attack on the Ikorodu City entourage at the Lekan Salami stadium. On Sunday, players and officials of Ikorodu City needed the intervention of the Nigerian Army operatives before they could exit the stadium Read More

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16 h. ago It was a World Water Day but Rite Foods made it an essential ‘Workers Day’

As the world pauses to reflect on the vital role of water, Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage read more It was a World Water Day but Rite Foods made it an essential ‘Workers Day’

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16 h. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Tertiary Institutions To Publicly Advertise Job Vacancies

The Federal Ministry of Education has directed all its tertiary institutions nationwide to henceforth advertise all job vacancies publicly. The ministry issued the directive in an official statement released by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. According to the statement, the directive aimed to promote transparency, equity, and open competition in the […]

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16 h. ago [ICYMI] Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language

Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role. The change was announced in a new charter released on March 31, published in a special edition of the government’s official journal. According to the document, “The national language is Hausa,” Read More

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17 h. ago Dickson decries Benue, Plateau killings, seeks ban on open grazing

The former governor of Bayelsa, Seriake Dickson, has condoled with Benue and Plateau governors over the recent killings in their states. The former governor of Bayelsa described the incidents as “dastardly and callous” attacks on innocent lives. Dickson, who stated this in a statement on Thursday, said that several states, including Benue, Plateau, and Zamfara, Read More

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17 h. ago Presidency Releases Full List Of Tinubu’s Appointments By Region

The Presidency has released a list of President Bola Tinubu’s appointments so far, in response to criticisms of alleged lopsided appointments. The list was shared by Sunday Dare on Wednesday, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. However, the omission of a key figure Femi Gbajabiamila has sparked questions. Gbajabiamila, who was appointed as Chief of […] The post Presidency Releases Full List Of Tinubu’s Appointments By Region appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Disability rights: FG, stakeholders hail EU, decry USAID funding cut

The Federal Government and stakeholders, on Thursday, applauded the European Union for funding a project aimed at advocating the rights of Persons with Disability in the wake of the halt in funding by the United States Agency for International Development. They gave the tributes at the official launch of the Disability Rights Advocacy Project for Read More

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18 h. ago PICTORIAL: NLC Shuts Down Mines And Steel Dev’t Ministry Over ‘Unlawful Sack’ Of Worker

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday morning, picketed the office building of the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in Abuja for failing to obey a court judgement ordering the reinstatement of a staff member, Comrade Victor Ekpaha, who was “unlawfully sacked” 20 years ago. NLC is demanding full payment of […]

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18 h. ago Presidency apologises for errors in Tinubu’s appointments list, promises update

The Presidency has apologised for the errors in the list of appointments made by President Bola Tinubu since May 29, 2023. PUNCH Online reports that the list was to counter the narrative about Tinubu’s alleged lopsided appointments, which was brought to the public by the Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume. In a recent interview Read More

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