14 h. ago Federal Gov’t Declares Admission Into Tertiary Institutions Outside CAPS Illegal

The Federal Government has declared that any admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) will be considered illegal. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, issued the warning on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja. Alausa cautioned universities, polytechnics, and […]

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4 d. ago Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army said troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN, have killed a suspected bandits and arrested one gunrunner while transporting some weapons to an unknown destination. The troops in its ongoing Op LAFIYAN JAMA’A in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, conducted offensive operations at the mountainous areas of […] The post Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Stop Using Nigerians For Selfish Politics, Wike Warns Opposition Coalition

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s newly formed opposition coalition, accusing them of exploiting national discontent for personal political gains. Speaking at his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike dismissed the coalition’s adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a platform to […]

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5 d. ago Indecent Dressing: Delta Govt Warns Law Enforcement Agencies Over Threat, Harassment

The Delta State government has warned law enforcement agencies over its threat against indecent dressing in the state, especially harassment of citizens. It warned that no security operative has the power to punish an individual without due process of law. Delta State Ministry of Justice (MOJ), while expressing concerns raised by public members on the […]

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8 d. ago Efforts in top gear to resolve pending industrial issues — Labour Minister

Tribune Online Efforts in top gear to resolve pending industrial issues — Labour Minister He assured the health workers that the resolution of their issues were ongoing and would be concluded soon. Efforts in top gear to resolve pending industrial issues — Labour Minister Tribune Online

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1 week ago NSA Warns Against Violence, Malpractices In Anambra, FCT Polls

Ahead of the forthcoming bye-elections, Anambra governorship and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Polls elections, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu has warned political actors to conduct themselves with decorum, saying any form of violence and malpractices has no place in elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed August 16, 2025 […]

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1 week ago 1994 AFCON Winners: Federal Gov’t Hands Over Housing Allocation To Efan Ekoku

In fulfilment of its long-standing pledge to the victorious 1994 Super Eagles Team that won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia (Tunisia ‘94), the federal government has started issuing housing allocation to the awardees. The minister of Housing and Urban Development Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa who was represented by the Director and Head of […]

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1 week ago FG moves to settle debts owed contractors, begins payment of N35,000 wage award arrears

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has assured that it is taking concrete steps to clear outstanding payments owed to genuine contractors who executed contracts for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) spokesperson, Bawa Mokwa, on Wednesday. […] The post FG moves to settle debts owed contractors, begins payment of N35,000 wage award arrears appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Abuja is safe,’ says minister after US issues security warning

Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s minister of information and national orientation, has downplayed fears following a recent security advisory from the United read more ‘Abuja is safe,’ says minister after US issues security warning

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2 w. ago “No Security Threat In Abuja, Nigeria Remains Safe For Everyone” – FG Responds To U.S. Embassy’s Advisory

Federal Government of Nigeria has debunked suspected insecurity report surrounding Abuja. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, amid an advisory by United States’ Mission in Nigeria warning all Americans to stay away from all military and government facilities in Abuja. Reacting to the report on Monday, Minister of Information Mohammed Idri in a […] The post “No Security Threat In Abuja, Nigeria Remains Safe For Everyone” – FG Responds To U.S. Embassy’s Advisory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago U.S. Warns Citizens To Avoid Nigeria Military, Govt Facilities In Abuja

United States’ Mission in Nigeria has issued warning to all Americans to stay away from all military and government facilities in Abuja. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development was shared in a statement via its website on Sunday. The mission noted that the security warning was crucial in light of current global developments. The statement […] The post U.S. Warns Citizens To Avoid Nigeria Military, Govt Facilities In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Abuja Remains Secure Despite US Advisory, Federal Gov’t Tells Nigerians

The federal government has reassured Nigerians and the international community that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja remains safe for citizens, residents, and visitors, despite a recent travel advisory issued by the Embassy of the United States. The US Embassy had advised its staff and their families to avoid non-official travel to military sites and […]

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2 w. ago FG says Abuja is safe, dismisses US Embassy’s security advisory

Tribune Online FG says Abuja is safe, dismisses US Embassy’s security advisory The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed the latest security advisory issued by the Embassy of the United States,... FG says Abuja is safe, dismisses US Embassy’s security advisory Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue Killings: Kogi Stakeholders Warn On Threat To Food Security

Stakeholders in Kogi State have raised serious concern over the escalating violence in Benue State, and urged the federal government to act decisively to end the killings and avert a  national food crisis. The concern was raised during a reception in honour of the Kogi State Head of Service, (HoS), Elijah Evinemi, in Lokoja, organised  […]

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2 w. ago FG Debunks Claims Of Abandoning Nigerians In Iran, Begins Evacuation Talks With Armenia

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the Nigerian Embassy in Iran has shut down, leaving citizens stranded amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa described the reports as “false and misleading,” assuring the public that the embassy […] The post FG Debunks Claims Of Abandoning Nigerians In Iran, Begins Evacuation Talks With Armenia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Zamfara Govt to partner Morocco for educational transformation

From John Bassey, Gusau The Government of Zamfara state under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal has directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to visit Morocco in order to study the model and approach used in transforming traditional Tsangaya schools into modern educational institutions. In a statement issued by the information officer of the Ministry […] The post Zamfara Govt to partner Morocco for educational transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police bars Ijaws, Itsekiris, Urhobos from referring to each other as customary tenants, as AIG zone 5 Benin meets stakeholders

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, has banned stakeholders from Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Warri, Delta State from referring to each other ethnic group as customary tenants. The AIG gave the warning at a stakeholders security meeting over the ‘cool […] The post Police bars Ijaws, Itsekiris, Urhobos from referring to each other as customary tenants, as AIG zone 5 Benin meets stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Terrorists plotting to carve out parallel state within Nigeria, warns gbenga hashim

Former presidential candidate and frontline politician, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has raised the alarm over a deepening security crisis in Nigeria, warning that a coalition of terror groups with global links are actively plotting to establish a Parallel State within the country. Hashim made the revelation in response to the recent massacre of over 200 civilians […] The post Terrorists plotting to carve out parallel state within Nigeria, warns gbenga hashim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue Killings Not Farmer, Herder Clash But Politically Motivated — Group

A group, the North Central Peace Advocates (NCPA) has raised the alarm over what it described as the politically motivated killings in Benue State. It warned that continued mischaracterisation of the crisis could further endanger national security and hinder effective response. NCPA, in a statement in Abuja on Monday by its Coordinator, Frank Utor, condemned […]

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3 w. ago Don’t abuse second chance, Edo parole board chairman warns inmates

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Chairman of Edo State Parole Board, Hon. Justice Alero Edodo-Eruaga (rtd), yesterday, warned inmates in the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Benin, not to abuse the second chance given to them by God and the government by misleading the board with wrongful information about themselves as they seek for parole but to […] The post Don’t abuse second chance, Edo parole board chairman warns inmates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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