52 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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1 hour 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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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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6 h. ago Greenwich Merchant Bank hits N50bn capital mark, set for expansion

Greenwich Merchant Bank has attained a major growth milestone by successfully meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) N50 billion minimum capital requirement for banks of its level. The apex bank, in a letter dated September 22, 2025, confirmed its approval of Greenwich’s N22.6 billion fresh capital raised through a Rights Issue and Private Placement, […] The post Greenwich Merchant Bank hits N50bn capital mark, set for expansion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago S’East: Amnesty links 1,844 deaths to military, militia, separatist groups

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Amnesty International has accused both state and non-state actors in the South-East region of gross human rights violations that have left at least 1,844 people dead between January 2021 and June 2023. In a new report covering January 2021 to December 2024, titled “A decade of impunity, attacks and unlawful killings […] The post S’East: Amnesty links 1,844 deaths to military, militia, separatist groups 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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7 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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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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9 h. ago Senate gives Edun, Bagudu two weeks to present 2024 budget performance report

The Senate through its Committee on Finance has given Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the read more Senate gives Edun, Bagudu two weeks to present 2024 budget performance report

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10 h. ago Zulum Orders Probe After MURIC Alleges Harassment Of Women Over Hijab In Borno Hospitals

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said he received with great concern a statement by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) alleging the harassment of Muslim women for wearing hijab in some hospitals in Maiduguri, the State capital. He noted that while the government was not aware of any official report or complaint regarding such […]

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11 h. ago Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Court admits WhatsApp chat as evidence against Emefiele

Tribune Online Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Court admits WhatsApp chat as evidence against Emefiele The judge also adjourned the matter until November 21 for a report on the agreement reached by the parties regarding a forensic inspection. Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Court admits WhatsApp chat as evidence against Emefiele Tribune Online

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11 h. ago 2026 budget presentation may stall as Senate demands performance reports

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja There are strong indications that President Bola Tinubu may not present the 2026 budget to the National Assembly anytime soon as the Senate has directed the economic management team to submit a detailed performance report on the 2024 budget and projections for the implementation of the 2025 capital component within two […] The post 2026 budget presentation may stall as Senate demands performance reports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago UK announces temporary worker visa for bricklayers, fashion designers, HR officers, others

The United Kingdom’s (UK) Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has released a new report outlining 82 mid-skilled occupations eligible for temporary read more UK announces temporary worker visa for bricklayers, fashion designers, HR officers, others

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12 h. ago Maiduguri: Zulum orders investigation into MURIC’s claims of hijab harassment

Tribune Online Maiduguri: Zulum orders investigation into MURIC’s claims of hijab harassment Zulum noted that while the government is not aware of any official report or complaint regarding such incidents, his administration has taken the allegations with utmost seriousness. Maiduguri: Zulum orders investigation into MURIC’s claims of hijab harassment Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Alleged fraud: Lagos govt rejects police clearance of real estate developer

Tribune Online Alleged fraud: Lagos govt rejects police clearance of real estate developer Lagos State Ministry of Justice has rejected the findings of a second police report that exonerated Alleged fraud: Lagos govt rejects police clearance of real estate developer Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Fidelity Bank to disburse N5bn NCGC Credit Guarantee Facility to boost MSME financing

Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced its readiness to begin the disbursement of funds under the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) read more Fidelity Bank to disburse N5bn NCGC Credit Guarantee Facility to boost MSME financing

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14 h. ago New Twist In Lekki Land Dispute As Lagos AG Orders Fresh Police Investigation

Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, 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 comes on the heels of a second police report, signed by Deputy Commissioner […]

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16 h. ago Chronic Debtor Brendan Usoro’s Apologists Stage Unlawful Disruption in Abuja

Bank Swiftly Restores Normal Operations Abuja, Nigeria: In what appears to be yet another desperate attempt to evade repayment of read more Chronic Debtor Brendan Usoro’s Apologists Stage Unlawful Disruption in Abuja

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16 h. ago Abakaliki LG Chair Makes NIN Mandatory For Renting Apartments To Boost Security

  Abakaliki Local Government Area (LGA) Chairman, Mr. Stephen Nwogha, has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) and other relevant personal information will now be required for anyone seeking to rent an apartment within the council. The chairman revealed this policy while presenting a report on his two-year tenure in office on Wednesday in […] The post Abakaliki LG Chair Makes NIN Mandatory For Renting Apartments To Boost Security appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago 2023 Election: “MC Oluomo Promised Us Nothing To Campaign For Tinubu, But Treated Us Well” – Fokoko Refutes Claims By Actors Alapini, Lalude

Veteran actor Babatunde ‘Fokoko’ Bamgbode has stated that Musiliu ‘MC Oluomo’ Akinsanya did not promise any financial rewards to celebrities who campaigned for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections. Fokoko’s position comes in response to recent grievances from fellow actors Alapini and Lalude (born Fatai Odua), who voiced regret and a feeling of neglect, […] The post 2023 Election: “MC Oluomo Promised Us Nothing To Campaign For Tinubu, But Treated Us Well” – Fokoko Refutes Claims By Actors Alapini, Lalude appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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