44 m. ago No room for ambiguous budgets, Sokoto budget commissioner warns MDAs

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Sokoto State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning Dr. Abubakar Mohammad Zayyana has warned Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) against submitting ambiguous or poorly planned budgets, insisting that only realistic and programme-based proposals will be accepted going forward. Dr. Zayyana gave the warning during a training workshop on the development of […] The post No room for ambiguous budgets, Sokoto budget commissioner warns MDAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Flooding: Tinubu Approves ₦16.7bn For Immediate Reconstruction Of Mokwa Bridge

Over 150 people in the Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger died following the devastating flood that destroyed homes and displaced thousands of residents in May. The post Flooding: Tinubu Approves ₦16.7bn For Immediate Reconstruction Of Mokwa Bridge appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Forfeited 753 Houses: Federal Gov’t Denies Giving Sale Rights To Any Firm

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development said it has not appointed or given rights to any company or consultant to coordinate the sale of the 753 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with links to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. The […]

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8 h. ago Unlocking the TECNO Spark 40 Series: 5 Reasons to Elevate Your Tech Game

Dive into a world of surprises with the TECNO Spark 40 Series—a blend of style, performance, and affordability that defies expectations. If you’ve grown weary of compromises in budget phones, the Spark 40 Series is your gateway to stepping up without breaking the bank. Here are five hidden gems that set the Spark 40 Series […] The post Unlocking the TECNO Spark 40 Series: 5 Reasons to Elevate Your Tech Game appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 2027 Election: Jonathan, Atiku Can’t Defeat Tinubu – Anthony Sani

  Former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani, has dismissed claims that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan could defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He also ruled out the possibility of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar defeating the incumbent. Sani said the opposition is currently fragmented, weakening its chances against Tinubu. “I am […] The post 2027 Election: Jonathan, Atiku Can’t Defeat Tinubu – Anthony Sani appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Appeal Court Upholds Judgment On 40 Gov’t Vehicles Retrieved From Matawalle

In June 2023, based on a complaint by the Zamfara State Government, the Zamfara Police raided the residence of Matawalle, seizing more than 40 official vehicles in his possession. The post Appeal Court Upholds Judgment On 40 Gov’t Vehicles Retrieved From Matawalle appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate has arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. In a statement posted on X.com on Friday, the EFCC stated that a pump-action rifle and live cartridges were found in possession of one of the suspects. The statement partly read, “Their arrest on Friday, August 15, […] The post EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump-Action Rifle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Inflation Eases Further To 21.88% As Policy Measures Begin To Take Hold

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed for the fourth consecutive month in July 2025, settling at 21.88 per cent compared to 22.22 per cent in June, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The 0.34 percentage point decline marks a modest relief for households and businesses, as both monetary and […]

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12 h. ago FCC: APC youth leader lauds Tinubu over Peter Eze’s appointment

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Director General of the Youth and Student Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF), Mazi Ezenwa Onyirimba, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Peter Ogbonna Eze as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) commissioner representing Enugu State. In a […] The post FCC: APC youth leader lauds Tinubu over Peter Eze’s appointment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Oyo Govt Kicks Off Safety Sensitisation For Industrial Workers

The Oyo State government has commenced a state-wide sensitisation and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving workplace safety, protecting workers’ welfare and preventing industrial crises in the state. Speaking during the flag-off campaign in Ibadan, the commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Adeniyi Adebisi, said the exercise was a proactive step to engage industries, educate […]

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14 h. ago Maiduguri Residents Remain On Flood Routes Despite Govt Evacuation Warning

Many residents of Maiduguri living on waterways and victims of the September 2024 flooding which destroyed lives and property, and displaced many, are still occupying their houses despite warning from the state government that they should vacate the areas during the rainy season. A resident of Fori area of Maiduguri, one of the areas that […]

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14 h. ago Bago Seeks Deeper Collaboration With Traditional Rulers To End Insecurity

Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, has called for a deeper collaboration with traditional institutions in the state to address insecurity in parts of the state. The governor made the call when he paid homage to the Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora at his palace in Kontagora. He expressed concern over the insecurity that is bedevilling the […]

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14 h. ago Cane or caution? Stakeholders, others differ on best form of discipline for kids

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey In a recent conversation involving educationists, religious leaders and parents, the question of whether corporal punishment should remain a tool for child discipline ignited a spirited and deeply divided debate. Mrs Oge Nwannukwu, proprietress of Miradix Nursery and Primary School, Ijesha, Lagos, and a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, […] The post Cane or caution? Stakeholders, others differ on best form of discipline for kids appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has lamented that Nigeria continues to suffer from institutional neglect and policy somersaults. He also expressed concern over poor implementation of government efforts, saying the nation is yet to address key structural and administrative challenges. He made the remarks on Friday, while speaking at the Nigerian Academy of Letters […] The post Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau

The Federal Government Has Disbursed Financial Assistance To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau State Under The Renewed Hope Cash Transfer Programme, Officials Confirmed On Friday. Coordinator Of The National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) In Plateau State, Mrs. Mary Fom, Disclosed This Development During A One-Day Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting Held In Jos. She Explained That The […] The post FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Niger to sanction boat operators over recurring water accidents 

From Steve Agbota, Minna The Niger State government yesterday vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators who refused to adhere to the usage of life jackets, which are responsible for recurring water accidents. The Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, who led a high delegation to Guni in Munya Local Government area to […] The post Niger to sanction boat operators over recurring water accidents  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Military Foils Over ₦37m Oil Theft, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Military Has Intensified Its Clampdown On Oil Theft In The Niger Delta, Thwarting Illegal Bunkering Operations Valued At More Than ₦37.5 Million Within A Single Week. The Anti-Oil Theft Raids, Conducted Under The Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, Resulted In The Seizure Of Thousands Of Litres Of Stolen Petroleum Products And […] The post Military Foils Over ₦37m Oil Theft, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State is set to host the maiden edition of Ekiti  International Theatre Festival, as over 50,000 tourists from within and outside the State and Nigeria are expected to grace the event. The festival, billed to hold from August 20 to 25, is a public-private partnership between Lagos-based Duke of Shomolu […] The post Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Nigeria’s oil production nears 1.83mbpd, targets 2.5mbpd by 2026

Nigeria’s oil sector is showing signs of renewed momentum as crude production edges closer to 1.83 million barrels per day read more Nigeria’s oil production nears 1.83mbpd, targets 2.5mbpd by 2026

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