40 m. ago Bello Turji hasn’t surrendered, we’re still looking for suspect – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has debunked rumours making the rounds over the alleged surrender of the notorious wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji. The DHQ said there is no truth in the report as the military is still looking for the bandit leader. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, made […] The post Bello Turji hasn’t surrendered, we’re still looking for suspect – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Board Chairman of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, said President Bola Tinubu has granted an approval for a Channel Management Company to tackle the challenge of dredging at the Calabar Port. Senator Adeyeye made the disclosure after concluding a tour of the Calabar Port and also interfacing […] The post Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 2027: Aregbesola stakes pride, mobilises against Tinubu in Lagos

…As ADC tests strength in tomorrow’s by-elections across 14 states From Ismail Omipidan, Abuja The crowd was not as intimidating as the usual Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s Lagos crowd. It was an indication that Aregbesola is now more of a political isolate in Lagos, a place where he once wielded tremendous influence. Yet, his message at […] The post 2027: Aregbesola stakes pride, mobilises against Tinubu in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has fully settled over N2 trillion in outstanding capital budget commitments from the 2024 fiscal year, leaving no pending obligations unprocessed. Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced the payment on Thursday at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja. Edun said the settlement was made […] The post Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has rejected the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) programme, describing it as a distraction and a scheme that could perpetually enslave workers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, said members of the association do not require loans […] The post Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nigeria squandered $25bn on subsidies in 2022 – Interior Minister

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government has disclosed that in 2022, a year before President Bola Tinubu took over power, Nigeria spent $25 billion in subsidies. While the country spent about $10 billion on foreign subsidies, it also spent about $15 billion on forex subsidies. But,  the country was spending less than $10 billion […] The post Nigeria squandered $25bn on subsidies in 2022 – Interior Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Tinubu Overhauls NTA Leadership, Appoints Rotimi Pedro as New DG

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major shake-up at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), replacing the current management team read more Tinubu Overhauls NTA Leadership, Appoints Rotimi Pedro as New DG

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11 h. ago FG moves to unlock idle oil assets, pledges incentives for investors

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has vowed to activate provisions in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) that will compel oil companies to either develop or farm out idle assets, as part of efforts to boost production and attract fresh investments into Nigeria’s energy sector. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator […] The post FG moves to unlock idle oil assets, pledges incentives for investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Interview: Abure is fueling LP crises, must be probed – Oluchi Opara

From Idu Jude, Abuja Mrs Oluchi Opara, former treasurer of the Labour Party, has again stressed the need for a probe of the leadership of the party’s National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, stating that he is the one fueling party crises for self-benefit. Oluchi Opara, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, remarked that the […] The post Interview: Abure is fueling LP crises, must be probed – Oluchi Opara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other designate Board members and members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, as a major step towards accelerating […] The post NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government, on Thursday, launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to offer loan opportunities to staff of government-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Surprisingly, some university-based unions, particularly the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), whose members are […] The post ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to refund all allegedly diverted workers’ contributions from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and to constitute the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) in accordance with the law. The directive was among the resolutions […] The post NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago FCT receives four hybrid buses as part of presidential initiative to boost transportation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a significant step towards enhancing public transportation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the administration officially received four super 50-seater hybrid buses under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (PCNG) Initiative on Thursday. Transport Mandate Secretary, Chinedu Elechi, who represented the Minister of FCT, Nyesome Wike, described the move as a […] The post FCT receives four hybrid buses as part of presidential initiative to boost transportation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Troops Arrest 107 Suspects, Rescue 20 Victims In 1 Week — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that the troops on internal operations arrested 107 suspected terrorists, kidnappers, oil thieves and other suspected criminals across the country. Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye who revealed this on Thursday also said 20 kidnap hostages were also rescued by the troops between 7 and 14 August, 2025. […]

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14 h. ago Why Nigerians need safety nets amid Tinubu’s reforms – Okonjo

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Nigerian government to put safety nets in place to cushion the effects of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Okonjo-Iweala stated this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Aso Villa in Abuja on Thursday. While commending Tinubu for the economic […] The post Why Nigerians need safety nets amid Tinubu’s reforms – Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Member Of Car Theft Syndicate In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered a stolen vehicle on Wednesday. Police had few days ago arrested three suspects from the gang over links to cases of stolen vehicles, and they were being interrogated at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo, the […]

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16 h. ago Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja

The Sun The Hospital Emergency Response Foundation (HERF), a non-governmental organisation, has facilitated the training of over 100 National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) members in First Responder Stabilisation Techniques in Abuja. This critical training, aimed at preventing unnecessary road deaths by saving accident victims’ lives through emergency response skills, was conducted with technical […] The post Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Oyetola receives World Bank, reaffirms Nigeria’s resolve to harness maritime potential

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to harness the vast potential of its marine and blue economy, describing the sector as a catalyst for sustainable national economic growth. Speaking when he received a visiting World Bank delegation led by Mrs […] The post Oyetola receives World Bank, reaffirms Nigeria’s resolve to harness maritime potential appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Boat Mishaps: Etsu Nupe Demands Prosecution Of Niger Waterway Violators

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar has called on the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to take decisive steps in enforcing the 2023 inland waterways safety codes and prosecute offenders who put passengers’ lives at risk in the State. The call followed recent several fatal […]

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19 h. ago Bello Turji has not surrendered, we are still looking for him – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked rumours circulating about the alleged surrender of notorious wanted bandit leader Bello Turji. The DHQ said there is no truth in the report as the military is still looking for the bandit leader. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, made this known at […] The post Bello Turji has not surrendered, we are still looking for him – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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