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target=_blank>How we’re revitalising health, education sectors — Governor Lawal
The Sun Governor Dauda Lawal has said he declared an emergency in the education and health sectors to revamp the two areas for the benefit of his citizens. He revealed this on Monday when he hosted the management of the newly established Federal University of Medical Sciences and Health Technology, Tsafe, in Gusau on Monday.
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target=_blank>First Lady distributes 10,009 menstrual hygiene packs to schoolgirls in Zamfara
The Sun First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has distributed 10,000 packs of menstrual hygiene products to schoolchildren across Zamfara State. Speaking at the event to launch the distribution held in Gusau on Wednesday, the First Lady said the Renewed Hope Initiative, “Flow with Confidence,” a vital menstrual health intervention, is designed to empower schoolgirls by promoting
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target=_blank>8,593 most vulnerable persons receive millions in Zamfara
The Sun The Zamfara state government has shared N40,000 each with 8,593 vulnerable beneficiaries across the state. This was revealed by the AGILE coordinator in Zamfara State, Sa’adatu Abdu Gusau, in a statement at the weekend. All beneficiaries received their cash through their bank accounts, and withdrawals would be made through ATMs. The statement said,
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target=_blank>Why I promote girl-child education, create opportunities for women — Zamfara governor
The Sun Governor Dauda Lawal has said his administration is prioritising girl-child education and women’s financial empowerment to deepen development across the state. He said girl-child education and economic empowerment of women is the requisite necessities for the development of any society. The governor spoke on Wednesday in Gusau when he received Comrade Aisha Ibrahim
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target=_blank>Expert tasks govt on development of agric sector
Urges youths to develop interest in agriculture From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Former Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Dr Samson Odedina, has said that for Nigeria to be free from unemployment, food shortages, and other challenges confronting her, the nation’s agricultural sector needs to be well developed. Odedina, who was also a former
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target=_blank>Dangote refinery debunks claims linking pump price cuts to tariff suspension
Faults continued importation of substandard fuel From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports suggesting that the recent reduction in pump prices by oil marketers was triggered by the Federal Government’s reversal of the 15 per cent import tariff on petroleum products. In a statement issued on Monday, the company described the publications
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target=_blank>Federal High Court judges begin Christmas vacation Dec 19
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal High Court will proceed on its Christmas vacation from Friday, December 19, and resume full judicial activities on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. A statement by the Director of Information of the Court, Mrs Catherine Oby Christopher, said that the vacation schedule is issued pursuant to Order 46, Rule 4(c)
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target=_blank>Northern elders back Zamfara’s endorsement of Tinubu
Cite gains in security From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Northern Elders Progressive Group has described the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu by residents of Zamfara State as a timely gesture that reinforces the administration’s commitment to good governance and security reforms. The group’s position was contained in a statement issued on Monday by its
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target=_blank>Kebbi: Bandits kill Vice-Principal, abduct schoolgirls
Security agencies on their trail – Police From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Suspected gunmen believed to be bandits from Zamfara State have stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, located in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, killed the Vice-Principal and abducted schoolgirls. It was gathered that the school’s Vice-Principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku,
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target=_blank>Illegal mining: Traditional rulers warned of sanctions
From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Prince Paul Effiong, the chairman of the Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce in Cross River State, says traditional leaders who back illegal mining in Cross River State will face sanctions. Prince Effiong, who sounded the warning during an exclusive interview in Calabar, said the present administration is committed to sanitising the mining sector.
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target=_blank>Inflation Eases Down To 16.05% In October
The downward slide in the monthly inflation continues unabated as the headline inflation rate eased to 16.05% in October 2025, relative to the September 2025 headline inflation rate of 18.02%. Headline inflation rate was 0.93% MoM, while the food inflation rate was -0.37% MoM Details later…
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target=_blank>Alumni launch N500m Development Fund
Old students of Ahmadiyya Grammar School, Ogbagi Akoko (AGSO) in Akoko Northwest Local Government Area of Ondo State have unveiled plans to raise N500 million to revamp the school, signalling a bold effort to restore its academic excellence. The Vice President of the Alumni Association, Surajudeen Abdusalam-Alada, said the launch would be part of activities…
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target=_blank>Trump’s Threat: Coalition Rejects Attempt To Use Religion To Divide Nigeria
The Centre for Public Accountability (CPA), in collaboration with the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, has warned against inciting religious and tribal intolerance in Nigeria following controversies by the US Government to invade the country. Recall that the United States (US) President Donald Trump had threatened to invade Nigeria over the alleged killings of Christians….
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target=_blank>NTTS&E 2025: NANTA, NATOP To Partner Organisers On Leveraging Presidential Directive
Ahead of the National Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo 2025, the organisers have disclosed their partnership with the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NATOP) and the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators towards realising the Presidential Directive on leveraging the twin sectors of tourism and transport to develop the nation’s economy. This development was made…
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target=_blank>Public Confidence Key To Justice Delivery – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Judiciary, describing it as the stabilising force of the nation’s democracy. The President gave the assurance while declaring open the 2025 All Nigerian Judges’ Conference of the Superior Courts at the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Abuja. Addressing judges from across the country,…
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target=_blank>Tinubu Celebrates Oyebamiji At 60
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated seasoned banker and politician, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), as he marks his 60th birthday, describing him as a steady and dependable figure in Nigeria’s financial and political sectors. In a birthday message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President hailed Oyebamiji’s leadership qualities,…
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target=_blank>Harnessing AI-Driven Microservices To Deliver Seamless, Secure, Scalable Global Financial Transactions
In an era where global commerce is expanding faster than the infrastructure supporting it, cross-border financial transactions remain one of the most persistent challenges for consumers, businesses, and financial institutions. Fragmented regulatory systems, volatile exchange rates, slow settlement processes, and legacy banking architectures often produce bottlenecks that stall economic growth. Yet amid these challenges, innovators…
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target=_blank>Taraba Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Dump PDP For APC
The political landscape in Taraba State shifted dramatically on Monday as the Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Kizito Bonzena, announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bonzena revealed that his decision was driven by the ongoing factional crisis rocking the PDP…
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target=_blank>WHO Urges African Nations To Intensify Efforts Toward Cervical Cancer Elimination
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that to sustain the progress and gains being made towards eliminating cervical cancer from the African region, there must be sustained commitment, financing and coordination from governments, partners, communities and individuals alike. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Janabi in his message for World Cervical Cancer…
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target=_blank>Security Expert Lauds Sego’s Leadership Virtues In Lagos NURTW
Renowned security expert and Chairman of Mainforce International Investment Limited, Chief Owolabi Ajayi, has congratulated the Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mustapha Olanrewaju, popularly known as Sego, as he marks one year in office. Ajayi, widely known as “S.O.,” described Sego’s first year as state chairman as…
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