99 m. ago NDDC decries disruption of projects commissioning in Calabar, warns against unhealthy politics

By Chidiebere Onyemaizu The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dismissed as bad politics and mischievous, allegation by officials of the Cross River State Government that it hijacked projects undertaken by the state. Speaking in Bayelsa during the inauguration of some projects executed by the Commission, Chairman, Governing Board of the interventionist agency, Chiedu Ebie, […] The post NDDC decries disruption of projects commissioning in Calabar, warns against unhealthy politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Group Seeks Legal Resolution Over Natasha’s Allegations Against Senate President

A civil society organisation, Defenders of Integrity in Public Leadership (DIPL), has reiterated its call for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to be held accountable over her recent allegation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by the group’s convener, Hon. Ibrahim Abdullahi, the group described the […]

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3 h. ago Court Orders Businessman To Pay N89,000 For Alcoholic Drinks

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse, Abuja, ordered a businessman, Ikenna Ezeudu, to pay N89,000 to Mr John Ani for the alcoholic beverages he bought from him. The Magistrates’ Ekpenyong Inyang also ordered Ezeudu to provide a surety to sign an undertaking to pay back the money by July. She added that if Ezeudu failed […]

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3 h. ago FCCPC seals visa centre in Abuja for alleged applicants’ extortion

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The  Federal  Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed a visa support service and application centre in Abuja, TLS Contact A Teleperformance company, for alleged extortion and cheating of applicants. The visa application centre located at Mukhtar El-Yakub Plaza, Central Area, Abuja, was sealed by a team of FCCPC enforcement […] The post FCCPC seals visa centre in Abuja for alleged applicants’ extortion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kanu’s Trial: IPOB Leader Instigated Death Of 233 Security Personnel During #EndSARS Protest – Witness

The federal government’s fifth prosecution witness (PW-5) on Thursday alleged that 233 security agents were killed during the #EndSARS protest as a result of incitement by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The witness, a Department of State Services (DSS) operative, identified as EEE for security reasons, made this claim […]

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4 h. ago MUSWEN seeks probe of masqueraders’ invasion of mosque, imam’s home in Ondo

Tribune Online MUSWEN seeks probe of masqueraders’ invasion of mosque, imam’s home in Ondo THE Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has called on the Ondo State government and security agencies to probe the reported invasion of an imam’s house and a mosque in Oke Agbe, Akoko, Ondo State, by individuals allegedly associated with a masquerade festival, and ensure justice in the matter. MUSWEN, in a statement signed […] MUSWEN seeks probe of masqueraders’ invasion of mosque, imam’s home in Ondo Tribune Online

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7 h. ago APC Using EFCC To Intimidate Our Members – Plateau PDP Alleges

Peoples Democratic Party, in Plateau State has accused ruling All Progressives Congress, of orchestrating the arrest of former Speaker of the State House of Assembly and 14 others. The major opposition party also said that APC is using Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to intimidate its members ahead of the 2027 elections. This was contained […] The post APC Using EFCC To Intimidate Our Members – Plateau PDP Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Man For Allegedly Laundering N5bn Through Proxy Bank Account

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned Ibrahim Abubakar before the Federal High Court in Lagos over his alleged involvement in a N5 billion fraud scheme. Abubakar is facing a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy to steal and the retention of proceeds from unlawful activities. He was arraigned before Justice Alexander Owoeye […] The post EFCC Arraigns Man For Allegedly Laundering N5bn Through Proxy Bank Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Jim Ovia sells indirect shares in Zenith bank worth N67.2 Million

Jim Ovia, the chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, has sold shares worth N67.2 million in the financial institution. The transaction, read more Jim Ovia sells indirect shares in Zenith bank worth N67.2 Million

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9 h. ago Two British citizens bag eight years in jail for smuggling 51kg of Cannabis

Tribune Online Two British citizens bag eight years in jail for smuggling 51kg of Cannabis A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced two British citizens, Oyedipe Andrew Adejuwon and Mhizha Jordan Alexander Tatendra, to a total of eight years’ imprisonment for conspiring to import 51.10 kilograms of cannabis sativa into Nigeria. Two British citizens bag eight years in jail for smuggling 51kg of Cannabis Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Codix Bio to make HIV, Malaria test kits amid US funding cuts

Nigerian pharmaceutical firm Codix Bio Ltd is set to begin the local production of millions of rapid diagnostic test kits read more Codix Bio to make HIV, Malaria test kits amid US funding cuts

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10 h. ago Clerics arraigned for allegedly defrauding medical doctor of N280m

Tribune Online Clerics arraigned for allegedly defrauding medical doctor of N280m Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday ordered the remand of two self-proclaimed Islamic clerics, Saheed Atanda Aremu and Tolani Osuolale, at the Nigerian Correctional Centre over their alleged involvement in a ₦280 million fraud scheme targeting a medical doctor. Clerics arraigned for allegedly defrauding medical doctor of N280m Tribune Online

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11 h. ago EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Green Eagles Agribusiness Solutions Limited before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the company is being prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering […] The post EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks ...it arrested one Alexander Ben Peter, who allegedly murdering own 71-year-old mother, Mrs Atiny Ben Peter, with a machete. Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks Tribune Online

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11 h. ago BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg

Tribune Online BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg Bank of New York Mellon Corp., in collaboration with Standard Bank Group Ltd., is launching global depositary notes backed by... BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg Tribune Online

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12 h. ago FCCPC seals TLS visa centre Abuja over alleged extortion, obstruction of investigation

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed off the TLScontact visa application centre in Abuja over allegations read more FCCPC seals TLS visa centre Abuja over alleged extortion, obstruction of investigation

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12 h. ago 200 Security Agents Were Killed In South East By Nnamdi Kanu’s Boys – DSS Witness Tells Court

A Department of State Services witness has said that about 200 security agents were killed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra in South Eastern part of the country. The witness, identified as DDD, disclosed this before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, in continuation of his […] The post 200 Security Agents Were Killed In South East By Nnamdi Kanu’s Boys – DSS Witness Tells Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NDDC denies hijacking Cross River projects, warns against unhealthy politics

By Chidiebere Onyemaizu The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dismissed as bad politics and mischievous allegations by officials of the Cross River State Government that it hijacked projects undertaken by the state. Speaking on Wednesday in Bayelsa State during the inauguration of some projects executed by the commission, the Chairman of the Governing Board […] The post NDDC denies hijacking Cross River projects, warns against unhealthy politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Sovereign green bond offer closes with N91.42bn total subscriptions — DMO

Tribune Online Sovereign green bond offer closes with N91.42bn total subscriptions — DMO The Debt Management Office (DMO) has reported that investors once again demonstrated their confidence in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Securities through the high level of subscription—₦91.42 billion—recorded in the recent Sovereign Green Bond Offer. Sovereign green bond offer closes with N91.42bn total subscriptions — DMO Tribune Online

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12 h. ago United Capital launches mutual funds for investors in Francophone West Africa

Tribune Online United Capital launches mutual funds for investors in Francophone West Africa United Capital Plc has officially commenced operations of its latest subsidiary, United Capital Asset Management West Africa Limited (UCAMWAL), with the launch of two CFA franc-denominated mutual funds: the UCAMWAL Bond Fund and the UCAMWAL Diversified Fund, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This milestone marks a significant step in the Group’s strategic pan-African expansion and signals […] United Capital launches mutual funds for investors in Francophone West Africa Tribune Online

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