66 m. ago Odeyeyiwa wins police Crime Buster award in Abuja, promoted ACP

It was double honours for Commander, Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS), aka Tiger Base, Imo State Police Command, Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa, recently. He was in Abuja a while back to receive the Crime Buster of the Year 2025 award at second edition of the Nigeria Police Awards commendation ceremony, Resource Centre. He was also promoted to the rank […] The post Odeyeyiwa wins police Crime Buster award in Abuja, promoted ACP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Reckless Drivers Knocking Down Streetlights In FCT Risk Prosecution, NSCDC Warns

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu, has expressed serious concern over the growing trend of streetlight vandalism by hit-and-run drivers across the nation’s capital city. He described the act as not only reckless but also a serious threat to public safety and […]

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3 h. ago INEC To Present Certificates Of Return To Election Winners, Reschedules Zamfara’s Inconclusive Poll To Thursday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will present certificates of return to winners of last Saturday’s by-elections and re-run polls across 12 States of the Federation. While the presentation for the National Assembly members-elect will take place at the INEC national headquarters in Abuja, the one for state lawmakers-elect will take […]

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4 h. ago FG urged to consider tax incentives, duty reliefs for media houses

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has been urged to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools. Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Femi Soneye, made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, […] The post FG urged to consider tax incentives, duty reliefs for media houses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago IGP partners ministry for affordable housing for police personnel

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has proposed a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Police Force for the establishment of a National Task Force. The task force, to be drawn from relevant ministries and agencies in collaboration with the Police, is aimed at safeguarding federal assets […] The post IGP partners ministry for affordable housing for police personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago INEC fixes August 21 for rerun of inconclusive Zamfara assembly

To issue certificate of return to winners From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Thursday, August 21, for the rerun of the inconclusive by-election held in Kaura Namoda South State Constituency of Zamfara State. The commission also disclosed that it has declared Ngene Bright Emeka of the Labour Party (LP) […] The post INEC fixes August 21 for rerun of inconclusive Zamfara assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Abuja’s N2.4trn Centenary City restarts with N750bn Julius Berger deal

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The long-delayed N2.4 trillion Centenary City project in Abuja has officially resumed, with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc awarded a N750 billion contract for the first phase of primary infrastructure. The Managing Director of Centenary City Free Zone Enterprises, Dr Ike Odenigwe, confirmed this in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, saying the […] The post Abuja’s N2.4trn Centenary City restarts with N750bn Julius Berger deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NAF, Czech Republic collaborate for enhanced security, development

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic defence cooperation with the Czech Republic in its efforts to advance national security and regional stability. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, made this known when he received the Junior Deputy Minister of […] The post NAF, Czech Republic collaborate for enhanced security, development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Chieftaincy Dispute: Supreme Court Didn’t Make Alaafin Sole Custodian Of Yoruba Heritage, Lawyer Backs Ooni

Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has stated that no judgement of the Supreme Court makes the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo the ultimate decider on pan-Yoruba affairs. LEADERSHIP reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, have sparked intense debate on social media following […]

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7 h. ago Obasanjo library raid: Court jails two more internet fraudsters in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, August 19, secured the conviction and sentence of two internet fraudsters before Justice D. I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts, Olugbodi Adefolarin Pamilerin and Adenuga Ezekiel Oluwaseyi, are among […] The post Obasanjo library raid: Court jails two more internet fraudsters in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Abuja centenary city reopens with ₦750bn infrastructure plan

…to attract billions in Foreign Direct Investment After more than a decade of delays, the Abuja Centenary City project is read more Abuja centenary city reopens with ₦750bn infrastructure plan

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7 h. ago NCS, Shippers’ Council, collaborate on B’Odogwu implementation

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated a high-level consultation with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to address challenges arising from the implementation of the Unified Customs Management System, commonly known as B’Odogwu. The meeting was targeted at finding practical solutions to mitigate delays and demurrage experienced by freight forwarders and […] The post NCS, Shippers’ Council, collaborate on B’Odogwu implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant

Tribune Online Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant The project, Wike noted, will significantly expand the dam’s carrying capacity and boost water supply to Abuja residents.... Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant Tribune Online

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8 h. ago NGF Investopedia to bridge Nigeria’s $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap – AbdulRazaq

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a decisive effort to address Nigeria’s staggering annual infrastructure financing deficit, estimated at $100 billion, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) launched the NGF Investopedia, a pioneering investment platform aimed at unlocking capital flows into bankable projects across all 36 states. The launch event at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, brought together governors, […] The post NGF Investopedia to bridge Nigeria’s $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap – AbdulRazaq appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Labour ministers demand urgent funds to finish NDE headquarters

Say it will boost productivity of workers Facility nears completion From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, and the Minister of State, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, have called for the urgent release of funds to complete the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) headquarters in Abuja, insisting that the edifice will end decades […] The post Labour ministers demand urgent funds to finish NDE headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago EFCC arraigns ICT consultant for alleged N131.8m, $200,000 fraud in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Umar Abdullahi, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consultant, before the read more EFCC arraigns ICT consultant for alleged N131.8m, $200,000 fraud in Abuja

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11 h. ago Court Orders Anonymity For Witnesses In Owo Massacre Terrorism Case

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday granted the request of the Department of State Services (DSS). The request sought to shield the identities of witnesses scheduled to testify in the trial of five alleged Al-Shabab terrorists. The suspects are accused of carrying out the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church […] The post Court Orders Anonymity For Witnesses In Owo Massacre Terrorism Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Man For Alleged N131.8m, $200,000 Fraud In Abuja

  The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, August 18, 2025, arraigned one Umar Abdullahi before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja for alleged fraud. Abdullahi, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consultant, is being prosecuted on four-court charges, bordering on obtaining money by […]

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11 h. ago Owo Catholic church attackers had links with foreign terrorist groups, DSS tells court

Refutes claim that alleged human rights violation suit triggered defendants’ arraignment Court okays shielding of prosecution witnesses’ identity   The Department of State Services (DSS) has cautioned a Federal High Court in Abuja against granting bail to the five men being prosecuted over their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack at St. Francis […] The post Owo Catholic church attackers had links with foreign terrorist groups, DSS tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NYSC to Uba Sani: Give us permanent orientation camp, better welfare for corps members

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to the Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, to provide a permanent orientation camp and improve the welfare of corps members serving in the state. The State Coordinator, Mrs. Efeke Murna Dadaza, made the call on Tuesday during the closing ceremony of the 2025 […] The post NYSC to Uba Sani: Give us permanent orientation camp, better welfare for corps members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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