10 m. ago Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the spate of escalating insecurity in the country, Abia North Lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called for urgent steps by the Government to end the ugly scourge. In light of the prevailing situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission advocated for the investment of additional […] The post Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 m. ago Agbakoba proposes N500tn budget for 2027, demands sweeping reforms

Legal luminary and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has proposed a N500 trillion national budget for 2027, asserting that such an ambitious fiscal goal is achievable only if “Nigeria undergoes deep-rooted political and economic reforms.” Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Agbakoba acknowledged that the proposed Read More

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55 m. ago JAMB Issues Strong Warning Against Illegal Admissions By New Institutions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated its commitment to upholding the integrity of Nigeria’s tertiary admission process, warning newly established and upgraded institutions against carrying out illegal admissions. At an interactive session held in Abuja with principal officers of these institutions, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stressed that all admissions must go […] The post JAMB Issues Strong Warning Against Illegal Admissions By New Institutions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 m. ago Agbakoba proposes N500trn budget for 2027, demands sweeping reforms

Legal luminary and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has proposed a N500 trillion national budget for 2027, asserting that such an ambitious fiscal goal is achievable only if “Nigeria undergoes deep-rooted political and economic reforms.” Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Agbakoba acknowledged that the proposed Read More

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80 m. ago How Online Gambling Boosted Nigerian Revenue In The Last Quarter of 2024

Nigeria’s gross gaming revenue reached €675.1 million by the end of 2024, with the final quarter accounting for a significant portion of this total. The increase in revenue stemmed primarily from the growth of online gambling, supported by improved internet accessibility, mobile platform functionality, and streamlined digital payment solutions. These factors created an environment in […]

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2 h. ago Nigerian poet urges action on Chibok Girls dilemma in new video

Akeem Lasisi, award winning Nigerian performance poet and journalist, has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to intensify read more Nigerian poet urges action on Chibok Girls dilemma in new video

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2 h. ago Access Bank gets final approval for Kenya’s National Bank takeover

The Central Bank of Kenya and the National Treasury have given the green light for Nigerian lender Access Bank PLC to acquire the struggling National Bank of Kenya, marking a key step forward in the nearly year-long acquisition process. The approval, announced on Monday, brings Access Bank closer to finalising its purchase of 100 percent Read More

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2 h. ago Anambra community leadership crisis: PG sacks exco, appoints caretaker committee

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The leadership crisis rocking the Ifite Nteje community, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State, which has lingered for about 2 years now, has finally ended with the sacking of the Chief Fabian N. U. Obi-led executive by the President General (PG), Nteje community, Dr Nnamdi Ilodiuba. The PG, after dissolving the […] The post Anambra community leadership crisis: PG sacks exco, appoints caretaker committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Jigawa: “No Need To Challenge Governor Namadi In 2027” – Senator Madori

Senator Abdulhamid Malam Madori has publicly endorsed Governor Umar Namadi for a second term re-election for Jigawa state, applauding the governor’s performance in his first tenure and declaring his full support for his re-election bid in Jigawa for 2027. Speaking on the political direction of Jigawa State on Monday ahead of the next gubernatorial election, […] The post Jigawa: “No Need To Challenge Governor Namadi In 2027” – Senator Madori appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a powerful message at a strategic brunch hosted by Women in Philanthropy and Impact Africa (WIPIA) in Lagos, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, emphasised the urgent need for collective action to empower Nigerian women. The event brought together private sector leaders and philanthropists to discuss public-private partnerships and the […] The post Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Rivers Gov’t Demands N300m Refund From NBA For Relocating Confab To Enugu

The Rivers State government has demanded for a refund of the sum of N300 million from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for the relocation of its 2025 annual general conference earlier slated to hold in Port Harcourt to Enugu State. The state government, in a statement issued on Monday by the senior special assistant on […]

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3 h. ago Activist VeryDarkMan Slams TV Host Abati Over Disparaging Comment On Efforts Exposing Human Trafficking

Controversial social media critic and activist, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has fired back at Arise News Channel breakfast show anchor, Dr Reuben Abati, for comparing him to controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a. Portable, over his efforts at attracting attention to the plight of trafficked Nigerian girls. VDM’s reactions followed Abati’s recent […]

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3 h. ago Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment launches Digital Services survey

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has launched the Digital Services Survey, a strategic effort to empower Nigerian read more Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment launches Digital Services survey

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3 h. ago Rivers Sole Administrator Demands N300m Refund From NBA After Relocating Conference To Enugu

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has called for Immediate refunding of the state’s money which was initially allocated for Nigerian Bar Association. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Ibas’ statement is coming, after NBA announced the reason for relocating its Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. Recall that the Association […] The post Rivers Sole Administrator Demands N300m Refund From NBA After Relocating Conference To Enugu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 2027 elections may become joke if Edo tribunal ruling is not reversed – Amadi warns

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr. Sam Amadi, has warned that if the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal is allowed to stand, it will set a dangerous precedent that could turn Nigeria’s 2027 elections into “farcical, impotent rituals.” Amadi made the statement […] The post 2027 elections may become joke if Edo tribunal ruling is not reversed – Amadi warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Portable remanded in prison after failing to meet bail conditions

Nigerian singer Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, after failing to meet his bail conditions. Daily Sun reported that the controversial artiste was granted N1 million bail, conditional upon the provision of two sureties in like sum. Portable appeared in […] The post Portable remanded in prison after failing to meet bail conditions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Senate vows equitable use of ₦1tn to revive solid minerals sector

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Senator Ekong Sampson, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, has pledged that the 10th Senate will ensure the equitable use of the ₦1 trillion allocated in the 2025 budget to revitalise Nigeria’s dormant solid minerals sector. Speaking through his deputy, Senator Mustaph Habib, during an oversight visit in […] The post Senate vows equitable use of ₦1tn to revive solid minerals sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago JUST IN: Refund N300m confab hosting rights, Rivers tells NBA

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has replied to the Nigerian Bar Association regarding the reason for relocating its Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. Ibas faulted the reason cited by the NBA, describing it as misleading and uncharitable. The Sole Administrator stated this in a statement issued Read More

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6 h. ago Cross River gov welcomes PDP deputy gov candidate, Emana, to APC

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, on Sunday received the 2023 deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Emana Ambrose-Amawhe, into the All Progressives Congress. Her visit to the governor came hours after she announced her defection to the APC via her X handle. Emana was led to the governor and his wife, Read More

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6 h. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: “Don’t Give Up Yet, Anything Can Happen” –Utaka Charges Super Eagles

Former Nigerian international, John Utaka has urged Super Eagles players to maintain their determination and positive mindset in the remaining games to qualify for 2026 World Cup. Bafana Bafana of South Africa lead group C with 13 points, while Nigeria have just 7 points, a point behind Rwanda and Benin who have 8 points each. […] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: “Don’t Give Up Yet, Anything Can Happen” –Utaka Charges Super Eagles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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