4 h. ago Reps reject US’ bill alleging religious killings, ‘country of particular concern’ designation

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has kicked against a Bill by the United States Senate, alleging the killing of Christians in Nigeria and rejected moves to designate it as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC).” The House, while condemning all forms of violence and persecution against any person or group on the […] The post Reps reject US’ bill alleging religious killings, ‘country of particular concern’ designation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Again, World Bank raises the alarm over rising poverty in Nigeria

• Says 139m Nigerians living in poverty • Reforms aimed at lifting citizens out of condition –Edun From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Despite recent economic reforms that have boosted government revenues, about 139 million Nigerians are still living in poverty, the World Bank has said. Country Director of the Bank in Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, disclosed this […] The post Again, World Bank raises the alarm over rising poverty in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago We’ll recover $9 billion lost annually to illegal mining—Reps

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has said it is committed to recovering the $9 billion lost annually to illicit mining activities in the country. The Chairman, House Ad-hoc Committee on Illegal Mining, Sanni Abdulraheem, stated this at the inaugural meeting of the panel, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Abdulraheem expressed concern over […] The post We’ll recover $9 billion lost annually to illegal mining—Reps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Expert Highlights Ways Nigerians Can Access Crypto, US Stocks, ETFs

Nigerians can now access crypto, tokenized US stocks and ETFs in one place in many ways, Nigeria’s trading community is among the most active in Africa, from young traders in Lagos to students in Abuja, crypto has become a common language, now converging with traditional markets, the bridge which refers to as Universal Exchange (UEX) […]

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10 h. ago Presidency reiterates inclusive economic growth, expanded social support under Tinubu

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to fostering inclusive economic growth and rolling out impactful measures to ease the financial burdens faced by Nigerians. Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, shared this assurance via his verified X account, @SundayDareSD, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, outlining key […] The post Presidency reiterates inclusive economic growth, expanded social support under Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Bello trial: prosecution witness reveals N640m withdrawals in 2019

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Third Prosecution Witness, PW3, Abimbola Williams, in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday, October 8, narrated before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, how funds were diverted from the Kogi State government’s coffers through massive cash withdrawals. […] The post Bello trial: prosecution witness reveals N640m withdrawals in 2019 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago 55,000 New Registrations Recorded As INEC Extends CVR Exercise In FCT

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The extension was confirmed in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, by Victoria Eta-Messi, Director of the Voter Education and Publicity Department. According to Eta-Messi, the registration exercise, initially scheduled to […] The post 55,000 New Registrations Recorded As INEC Extends CVR Exercise In FCT appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nigeria has 6.7m IDPs, 142,000 refugees, asylum seekers — FG

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria currently has 6.7 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), 142,000 refugees and asylum seekers, and 24,000 documented returnees from Cameroon, Libya, etc. Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Tanko Sununu, disclosed this at the 76th session of the Executive Committee (EXCOM) meeting […] The post Nigeria has 6.7m IDPs, 142,000 refugees, asylum seekers — FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago INEC Prepares For Upcoming Election As Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche

Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has handed over to May Agbamuche in acting capacity. The handover took place during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at INEC headquarters in Abuja, on Tuesday. Agbamuche, the oldest serving National Commissioner within INEC, assumes the role temporarily until a substantive chairman is […] The post INEC Prepares For Upcoming Election As Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Abuja Lawyers Giwa, Bukola Arraigned Over Alleged Forgery, Impersonation

Two Abuja-based legal practitioners, Victor Giwa and Ibitade Bukola, were on Tuesday arraigned before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Apo Division, on charges of alleged document forgery and impersonation. According Daily Post, the defendants are facing a three-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy to commit forgery, false personation, and fraudulent execution […] The post Abuja Lawyers Giwa, Bukola Arraigned Over Alleged Forgery, Impersonation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks

Demands military base in Kwara South From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday, October 8, resolved to summon the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to explain the rising wave of insecurity across parts of the country. This is […] The post Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NUPENG president denies using court, police to settle union matter

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The trial of 22 former leaders of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of NUPENG resumed in Abuja where the National President of the Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Williams Akporeha, said the union was not using the police and court to settle scores. The defendants, including a one-time […] The post NUPENG president denies using court, police to settle union matter appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Riverpark estate crisis: FCTA accuses developers of returning to site despite stop order, halts construction

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The dispute between the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Riverpark Estate developers remains unresolved as the FCTA’s Department of Development Control resumed enforcement actions on Wednesday, October 8, seeking to stop what it classified as unauthorised building activities in the estate. Director of Development Control and leader of the enforcement […] The post Riverpark estate crisis: FCTA accuses developers of returning to site despite stop order, halts construction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago No institutions under 10 years should access TETFund interventions, ex

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodoke, has represented a suggestion that tertiary institutions should start accessing interventions from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) after 10 years of establishment. Prof. Osodoke, at a Townhall Meeting organised by TETFund in Abuja on Wednesday, October […] The post No institutions under 10 years should access TETFund interventions, ex-ASUU president suggests appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Reforms are aimed at lifting Nigerians out of poverty – Edun

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government has said that its major goal in the various reform programmes is aimed at lifting Nigerians out of poverty in their millions. Declaring the #31st Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) closed in Abuja, Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun stated that the overall […] The post Reforms are aimed at lifting Nigerians out of poverty – Edun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Why retired AIG, CPs, 192 police officers can’t be reinstated — PSC

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday said it cannot reinstate AIG Idowu Owohunwa, CP Benneth Igwe, DCP Simon Lough, and 191 other officers who were recently retired from service over alleged age falsification. The PSC said the clarification has become necessary following a judgement of the National Industrial Court, Abuja […] The post Why retired AIG, CPs, 192 police officers can’t be reinstated — PSC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Abuja Lawyer Victor Giwa, Others Arraigned, Fined ₦30m Bail Over Alleged Forgery   

The forged letter allegedly sought to influence the AGF to stop Giwa’s arraignment scheduled before Justice Samira Bature at the High Court, Maitama. The post Abuja Lawyer Victor Giwa, Others Arraigned, Fined ₦30m Bail Over Alleged Forgery    appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Alleged Forgery: Abuja Lawyer Giwa, 1 Other Arraigned, Get N30m Bail Condition

Abuja-based lawyers Victor Giwa and Ibitade Bukola were on Tuesday arraigned before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Apo Division, over charges of alleged document forgery and impersonation. The defendants, who are facing a three-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy to commit forgery, false personation, and fraudulent execution of documents, pleaded not […]

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16 h. ago Abuja lawyers petition New York AG to probe Sowore’s financial conduct, visa status

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A coalition of Abuja-based lawyers has formally petitioned the Attorney General of New York State to investigate Sahara Media Group Inc. and its founder, Omoyele Sowore, citing concerns over financial transparency, tax compliance, and visa validity. Represented by Heartland Advisors & Solicitors, the petition delivered to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja […] The post Abuja lawyers petition New York AG to probe Sowore’s financial conduct, visa status appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago TJNA and partners lead tax justice, illicit financial flows dialogue at PAC 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As the continent faces mounting debt and shrinking fiscal space, Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) alongside key partners launched a pivotal dialogue aimed at curbing illicit financial flows (IFFs) and advancing tax justice at the 13th Pan-African Conference (PAC 2025) from October 7 to 10. The conference, hosted in Johannesburg, convenes […] The post TJNA and partners lead tax justice, illicit financial flows dialogue at PAC 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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