4 h. ago Armed Forces critical to our collecting big tax revenue – FIRS chairman

Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) chairman, Dr Zacch Adedeji, has said President Bola Tinubu’s security agenda is yielding tangible results, commending the Armed Forces and other security personnel for their dedication in securing the country. Adedeji disclosed that for the first time in a long while, FIRS has been able to meet its 2025 tax […] The post Armed Forces critical to our collecting big tax revenue – FIRS chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Tinubu swears in Dakas as Chairman, Eugene, Commissioner for Nigeria Law Reform Commission

FEC observes minute silence in honour of Ogbe    From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), inaugurated Dakas Dakas as Chairman and Uchenna Eugene as Commissioner of the Nigeria Law Reform Commission.  The brief swearing-in ceremony took place in the Council Chambers of the […] The post Tinubu swears in Dakas as Chairman, Eugene, Commissioner for Nigeria Law Reform Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Munya LG Chairman advocates stronger safety culture amid rising boat mishaps

From Steve Agbota, Minna The Chairman of Munya Local Government Area in Niger State, Aminu Najume, has called on residents of riverine communities to strictly adhere to water transportation safety measures to curb recurring boat accidents in the state. Speaking to journalists yesterday during a fact-finding mission on the causes of boat mishaps in the […] The post Munya LG Chairman advocates stronger safety culture amid rising boat mishaps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Tinubu reverses Dankaka’s previous appointment, names Omidiran new FCC Chairman

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reversed his earlier decision and appointed Ayo Omidiran, a former member of the House of Representatives, as the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). Omidiran replaces Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was marked by controversy. The presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, clarified that this statement […] The post Tinubu reverses Dankaka’s previous appointment, names Omidiran new FCC Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago LP: Usman accuses INEC of double standards, demands recognition as interim chairman

From Idu Jude and Sola Ojo, Abuja The factional Interim National Working Committee (INWC) Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of dragging its feet in recognising her as legitimate leader despite a Supreme Court judgment delivered on April 4, which conclusively resolved the party’s […] The post LP: Usman accuses INEC of double standards, demands recognition as interim chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Tinubu reappoints Dankaka as FCC Chairman, names secretary, new commissioners

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Muheeba Dankaka as Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) for a second five-year term. Alongside this, the President appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission’s secretary and retained Kayode Oladele from Ogun State as a commissioner. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser […] The post Tinubu reappoints Dankaka as FCC Chairman, names secretary, new commissioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago David Mark not bonafide member, can’t be chairman – ADC faction

By John Ogunsemore A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) loyal to Nafiu Bala said Senator David Mark’s claim of being National Chairman of the party is void as he is not a bona fide member.  Bala’s Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Aminu Alhassan said in a Friday statement that “only bonafide members of […] The post David Mark not bonafide member, can’t be chairman – ADC faction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Okpebholo celebrates APC National Chairman, Yilwatda, Senator Urhoghide 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Senator Matthew Urhoghide, the Director-General of his governorship campaign council on the occasion of their birthdays.  Governor Okpebholo lauded Professor Yilwatda for his unflinching support for President […] The post Okpebholo celebrates APC National Chairman, Yilwatda, Senator Urhoghide  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Claims that Tinubu is underserving North untrue, says House Committee Chairman on Appropriation

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Bichi has described as laughable the claims by some Northerners that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was under-serving the North in the allocation of the nation’s resources. Speaking to journalists in Kano, Bichi stressed that on the contrary, Tinubu has done […] The post Claims that Tinubu is underserving North untrue, says House Committee Chairman on Appropriation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Oyebanji promises continuous support for Ekiti monarchs at Ogoga’s inauguration as Traditional Council Chairman

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has assured traditional rulers in the state that his administration will continue to support the traditional institution in the state. The Governor also said that his administration will continue to provide necessary support for the effective functioning of the state’s council of traditional rulers and promote policies […] The post Oyebanji promises continuous support for Ekiti monarchs at Ogoga’s inauguration as Traditional Council Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Edo govt bans private consultant, transport unions from revenue collection

Tribune Online Edo govt bans private consultant, transport unions from revenue collection The transport unions banned from the tax collections are the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), ANNEWAT, and Edo govt bans private consultant, transport unions from revenue collection Tribune Online

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1 week ago Fire Guts Six Shops In Oyo, Destroys Properties Worth Millions Of Naira

A fire outbreak in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, razed no fewer than six shops, destroying properties valued at millions of naira. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the fire broke out on Thursday at Ile-Ewe in the Sawmill area of Ogbomoso, destroying six out of ten locked-up shops in the vicinity. Mr. Maroof Akinwande, Chairman […] The post Fire Guts Six Shops In Oyo, Destroys Properties Worth Millions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago INEC Rejects Appointment Of SDP Acting Chairman, Cites Constitutional Breach

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed the appointment of Dr. Sadiq Abubakar as Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), questioning both the legality and procedure behind the move. In a letter signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the Commission faulted the authenticity of the notification sent by the party’s National […] The post INEC Rejects Appointment Of SDP Acting Chairman, Cites Constitutional Breach appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago With Oyegun in ADC, we’ll give APC run for its money — Igbinoba, South

…As Mabel Oboh describes Oyegun as political pacesetter   From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin   The South-south vice chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Elder Festus Igbinoba, has said his party will be able to give the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) a run for its money in the forthcoming 2027 presidential election with the choice […] The post With Oyegun in ADC, we’ll give APC run for its money — Igbinoba, South-south vice chairman, ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu appoints IBB’s son as chairman of Bank of Agriculture

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has named Muhammad Babangida, son of the former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), as the new chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, as part of a series of appointments to lead major federal agencies. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the […] The post Tinubu appoints IBB’s son as chairman of Bank of Agriculture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alleged N1b money laundering: ICPC to arraign KANSIEC chairman, secretary

From Desmond Mgboh. Kano. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign the Chairman of Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Sani Lawan Malumfashi, and two others over an allegation of laundering the sum of N1billion. A statement signed by the Commission’s spokesperson and Director, Public Enlightenment and Education, […] The post Alleged N1b money laundering: ICPC to arraign KANSIEC chairman, secretary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Otedola buys out Otudeko, increases stake in First HoldCo to 36.7%

From Chukwuma Umeorah Femi Otedola, Chairman of First Bank Holding Company (First HoldCo), has acquired a significant additional stake in the group, increasing his ownership to approximately 36.7 per cent. This follows the acquisition of 10.43 billion shares, amounting to about 24.9 per cent of the company’s total outstanding shares, in an off-market transaction executed […] The post Otedola buys out Otudeko, increases stake in First HoldCo to 36.7% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Otedola buys out Otudeko, increases stake in First Bank to 36.7%

Femi Otedola, Chairman of First Holdco, has increased his stake in the group to approximately 36.7 percent, following the acquisition read more Otedola buys out Otudeko, increases stake in First Bank to 36.7%

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