45 m. ago Minister Nnaji certficate saga and the need to respect institutions

By Johnson Okolo   Nigerians began the week on the note of a sizzling report by an online newspaper, Premium Times. The report centred around allegations that our own very Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, forged his university degree as well as National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) certificates. The […] The post Minister Nnaji certficate saga and the need to respect institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 m. ago Rights Group Seeks Police Chief’s Intervention In Rivers Monarch, Youth Leader Murder

The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has accused the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) of bias in its investigation into the murder of the traditional ruler of Oshiugbokor community in Ahoada East local government area of Rivers State, Chief Elysian John and the community’s youth leader, Saviour Ajikwara. It alleged that John and Ajikwara were murdered at […]

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95 m. ago Lagos AG Orders Fresh Police Investigation Into Lekki Land Dispute

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, has directed the police to conduct a fresh investigation into allegations of forgery and willful property damage made against a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor, and his lawyer, Ademola Owolabi. The request follows a second police report, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohammed Dahiru, which exonerated […]

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1 hour ago Niger Delta Power MD Lauds Tinubu’s Approval Of N4trn Legacy Debt Defrayment

The managing director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to revamping Nigeria’s power sector, following his recent approval of the defrayment of the N4 trillion legacy debts owed to generation companies (GenCos). Recall that in July 2025, President Tinubu met […]

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1 hour ago Senate Rejects Christian Genocide Claims, Calls For Enhanced Security Measures

The Senate yesterday dismissed allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing the claims made by US Senator Ted Cruz and television host Bill Maher as false, divisive, and capable of undermining national unity. Lawmakers, while debating a motion titled “Urgent Need to Correct Misconceptions Regarding the Purported ‘Christian Genocide’ Narrative in Nigeria and International […]

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4 h. ago N868m loan: Firm writes CBN, demands sanctions against bank over alleged unlawful conduct

From Godwin Tsa Abuja An indigenous firm, Kenchez Nigeria Limited, has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take immediate regulatory sanctions against Polaris Bank for deliberately and unlawfully withholding a loan facility of N868 million belonging to it in clear breach of guarantee terms. The company in its letter to the Governor of […] The post N868m loan: Firm writes CBN, demands sanctions against bank over alleged unlawful conduct appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Big banks incur N442bn in AMCON expenses amid falling profit

Nigeria’s biggest banks are grappling with rising costs tied to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) levy, which surged read more Big banks incur N442bn in AMCON expenses amid falling profit

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5 h. ago FG unleashes forest guards to flush out bandits, kidnappers — NSA

By Christopher Oji The Federal Government has deployed a new line of defence against insecurity with the rollout of the Forest Guards Initiative aimed at flushing out bandits, kidnappers and other criminal gangs from Nigeria’s forests. National Security Adviser (NSO), to the Federal Government,  Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, made this known  yesterday in Abuja, at the […] The post FG unleashes forest guards to flush out bandits, kidnappers — NSA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NLC queries ‘speedy’ granting of injunctions, ex parte orders by court against workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has queried the haste with which injunctions and ex-parte orders were sought and granted by court to stop workers from realising their legitimate objectives. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this yesterday at the 2025 annual public lecture of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja. The lecture […] The post NLC queries ‘speedy’ granting of injunctions, ex parte orders by court against workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago $6bn Mambilla power fraud: Agunloye disregarded FEC directive in award of contract –Witness

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, continued yesterday, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja, with more revelations unfolding on the alleged $6 billion Mambilla Power Project contract scandal. During the hearing before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, the third prosecution witness (PW3), Umar Hussein […] The post $6bn Mambilla power fraud: Agunloye disregarded FEC directive in award of contract –Witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago RULAAC demands release of nurse trainee detained by Imo police

By Lukman Olabiyi The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called for the immediate release of 21-year-old student Nurse, Princess Nmesoma Chukwunyere, who has been detained for over 80 days without trial by the Imo State Police Command. In statement issued by RULAAC, the right group described Nmesoma’s prolonged detention as a […] The post RULAAC demands release of nurse trainee detained by Imo police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago First Bank’s digital centres to simplify transactions, provide 24/7 access to banking services — Alebiosu

Olusegun Alebiosu, managing director and chief executive officer of First Bank Group, says the bank’s latest investment in new digital read more First Bank’s digital centres to simplify transactions, provide 24/7 access to banking services — Alebiosu

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6 h. ago FG unveils national digital trustmark to tackle fraud in $13bn e

The federal government has launched a National Digital Trustmark to enhance consumer confidence and promote transparency in Nigeria’s $13 billion read more FG unveils national digital trustmark to tackle fraud in $13bn e-commerce market

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6 h. ago Man, 23, jailed 1 year for possession of frauduelent document

By Marvelous Udoruisi & Oyinlola Arolawun A 23 -years-old man, Abimbola Joseph Olamide has been found guilty and sentenced to one year imprisonment  by the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja. The convict, Olamide was docked before Justice Rahman Oshodi by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),on a one -count charge, […] The post Man, 23, jailed 1 year for possession of frauduelent document appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago A brother through tides and seasons: Celebrating Hakeem Bello on diamond jubilee

Tribune Online A brother through tides and seasons: Celebrating Hakeem Bello on diamond jubilee YOU could well describe it as a “smart campus” if we were to deploy a contemporary description, for an academic space which packed so much within its moderate geographical land area. The University of Ilorin when it was birthed in 1975, germinated from the facilities of the erstwhile Government Technical College, Ilorin. It equally appropriated […] A brother through tides and seasons: Celebrating Hakeem Bello on diamond jubilee Tribune Online

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7 h. ago BBNaija’s memorable moments with Terra’s Taste Maze, Chicken Hunt challenges

While it lasted, the Big Brother Naija reality TV show recorded several unforgettable moments. One of them was the night Terra Seasoning Cube took over the stage with Taste Maze and Chicken Hunt challenges. The scene, indeed, created a whole new level of energy and excitement. With a theme revolving around joy, taste and the […] The post BBNaija’s memorable moments with Terra’s Taste Maze, Chicken Hunt challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago CRMI Opposes New Chartered Institute Bill Over Duplication, Legal Conflicts

The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) has formally opposed the National Assembly’s proposed bill to establish the Chartered Institute of Enterprise Risk Management of Nigeria, warning that it duplicates existing institutions with identical mandates. In a submission to the House of Representatives Committee on Commerce, CRMI Registrar, Victor Olannye, highlighted that the 9th […]

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8 h. ago ECOWAS Moves To Fill Vacancies After Exit Of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Nationals

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken steps to fill the vacant positions available, following the exit of the nationals of the AES countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, from the regional bloc. ECOWAS Commission, which is saddled with this responsibility has made a request to the ECOWAS Council Ministers on […]

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8 h. ago Igbos Can’t Get Away With What Others Do In Nigeria — Sowore

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigerian government of applying double standards in the treatment of citizens from different ethnic backgrounds, particularly targeting the Igbos of the South-East. Speaking on Arise News Channel ‘Prime Time’ show on Thursday night, Sowore lamented what he described as systemic marginalisation of the […]

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8 h. ago AMAC Exempts Residential Buildings From Radio, TV Taxes In FCT

The chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has directed the immediate withdrawal of the radio and television tax imposed on residential houses within the area council. The decision followed widespread concerns and outcries from residents who expressed dissatisfaction with the new levy. The directive was announced in a statement […]

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