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  • Jigawa overhauls pension fund management, disengages FAs—Veritas Pension, Leadway Pension, Access Pension, others

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Jigawa overhauls pension fund management, disengages FAs—Veritas Pension, Leadway Pension, Access Pension, others

    The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has disengaged five out of its six Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) following a ₦6.9 billion bailout aimed at rescuing the scheme from financial distress. The […]

  • Kano extends hajj payment deadline after NAHCON’s directive

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Kano extends hajj payment deadline after NAHCON’s directive

    In response to a directive from the National Hajj Commission, the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has extended the deadline for Hajj seat payments via bank draft. The board’s Director General, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, […]

  • Political leaders exploiting elections to stay in power – Jega

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Political leaders exploiting elections to stay in power – Jega

    Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has warned that democracy in West Africa is deteriorating due to poor governance and ineffective leadership. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday as the keynote […]

  • Islamic council calls for removal of sharia-conflicting sections in tax bills

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Islamic council calls for removal of sharia-conflicting sections in tax bills

    The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on the Senate to remove provisions in the proposed tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law, particularly those related to marriage and inheritance. In […]

  • Losing minister Ata would be costly mistake – Kano APC chieftain warns

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Losing minister Ata would be costly mistake – Kano APC chieftain warns

    A prominent Kano-based politician and APC chieftain, Alhaji Abdulmajid Dan Bilki Commander, has cautioned the party against downplaying the warning issued by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, regarding […]

  • United Airlines flight forced to make emergency landing in New Jersey

    By Ifunanya | February 25, 2025 | Comments Off on United Airlines flight forced to make emergency landing in New Jersey

    A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey following a possible mechanical issue mid-flight. The plane was carrying nearly 200 passengers. According to Fox […]

  • US, Ukraine finally reach agreement on minerals deal

    By Ifunanya | February 25, 2025 | Comments Off on US, Ukraine finally reach agreement on minerals deal

    Ukraine has finally reached an agreement with the United States on a minerals deal. According to the Financial Times, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister, Olha Stefanishyna, confirmed the development to the newspaper on […]

  • Jason Cundy advises Chelsea to sign ex-Arsenal goalkeeper

    By Ifunanya | February 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Jason Cundy advises Chelsea to sign ex-Arsenal goalkeeper

    Former Chelsea defender, Jason Cundy has urged his old club to sign former Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to solve their ‘massive problem’ in the goalkeeper department. Chelsea are still looking for a long-term No. 1 […]

  • Peter Obi never involved in June 12 struggle – POMR

    By Ifunanya | February 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Peter Obi never involved in June 12 struggle – POMR

    The Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, on Tuesday urged Nigerians to ignore the false claim that former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was directly or indirectly involved in the struggle for the June […]

  • President Tinubu presides over APC caucus meeting

    By Ifunanya | February 25, 2025 | Comments Off on President Tinubu presides over APC caucus meeting

    President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting of the national caucus of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abuja. Media Talk Africa reports that this is President Tinubu’s first meeting of this […]

  • NPFL: Bendel Insurance’s Anthony ruled out for two months with injury

    By Ifunanya | February 25, 2025 | Comments Off on NPFL: Bendel Insurance’s Anthony ruled out for two months with injury

    Bendel Insurance midfielder Anthony Nnamdi is set to be sidelined for eight weeks after sustaining an injury in their matchday 24 clash with Niger Tornadoes. The Benin Arsenals disclosed this in a chat with Media […]

  • 2025 National Sports Festival: 688 athletes arrive in Edo for South-South zonal eliminations

    By Ifunanya | February 25, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025 National Sports Festival: 688 athletes arrive in Edo for South-South zonal eliminations

    A total of 688 athletes are participating in the South-South zonal eliminations ahead of the 2025 National Sports Festival, scheduled to take place in Ogun State. Media Talk Africa reports that the athletes, comprising 378 […]

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