46 m. ago Minister urges agencies to adopt INTERPOL strategies to tackle insecurity

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has called on security agencies in Nigeria to adopt international policing standards, particularly those employed by INTERPOL, to address the country’s growing security challenges. Speaking at a workshop organised by the Ministry of Police Affairs in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and the National Central Bureau Read More

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59 m. ago OSSIEC, Abioye sue IGP, Osun CP for breach of fundamental rights

Tribune Online OSSIEC, Abioye sue IGP, Osun CP for breach of fundamental rights The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and its chairman, Barrister Hashim Abioye, have filed a ₦2 billion lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Abba, for violating their fundamental rights. OSSIEC, alongside its chairman, is seeking ₦2 billion in damages for the alleged harassment, […] OSSIEC, Abioye sue IGP, Osun CP for breach of fundamental rights Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Enugu APC crisis: Factional chair announces Agballa, others expulsion

The All Progressives Congress acting chairman in Enugu State, Alphonsus Nwafor, on Tuesday, announced the expulsion of the suspended state chairman, Ugochukwu Agballa, and eight other self-acclaimed executive members for gross misconduct. In a statement issued at the end of its executive meeting, Chief Charles-Solo Akor, the state publicity secretary, claimed that Agballa and the Read More

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1 hour ago Air Peace denies claims Onyema was delayed for 24 hours at Ekiti airport

By Chinelo Obogo Air Peace has issued a rebuttal against a report by some online platforms alleging that its Chairman, Allen Onyema, was stranded for over 24 hours at the Ekiti State airport due to navigational problems. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, dismissed the claims as false, misleading, and a deliberate […] The post Air Peace denies claims Onyema was delayed for 24 hours at Ekiti airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Osun election chief sues IG over staff arrests, office sealing

The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission and its chairman, Mr Hashim Abioye, have filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Federal High Court in Osogbo over the alleged illegal detention of the commission’s staff and the sealing of its office. Also joined in the suit, numbered FHC/OS/CS/41/2025, is the Read More

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2 h. ago FG demands probe into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda 

The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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2 h. ago FG demands probes into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda 

The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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2 h. ago Osun Electoral Body, Chair Sue IGP, CP For Alleged Breach Of Rights

Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and its chairman, Barr. Hashim Abioye have filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and the state’s Commissioner of Police for alleged breach of fundamental rights. In suit no: FHC/Os/CS/41/2025 filed at the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, on behalf of all OSSIEC […]

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3 h. ago Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of the Elders’ Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Benue North-West Senatorial District of Benue state, have expressed concerns over recent developments in the political landscape of the state. The elders who condemned, in strong terms, the “purported removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese […] The post Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Senator Natasha Risks Sanctions, Referred To Senate Ethics C’ttee Over Face

The Senate has referred the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, following a dispute over seat allocation in the red chamber. The committee, chaired by Senator Neda Imaseun, was given two weeks to investigate Natasha’s conduct and report back on its findings. The resolution was reached […]

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5 h. ago UBEC vows to provide access to quality education for Nigerian children

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hajiya Aisha Garba, has promised to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality education in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In her first quarterly meeting with Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), in Abuja, Hajia […] The post UBEC vows to provide access to quality education for Nigerian children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago CISLAC commends Zamfara’s ‘operation safe corridor’, urges comprehensive implementation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal for launching Operation Safe Corridor, a non-kinetic initiative aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant bandits. The programme, modeled after a successful initiative in the North-East that targeted Boko Haram defectors, is designed to provide a […] The post CISLAC commends Zamfara’s ‘operation safe corridor’, urges comprehensive implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Remi Tinubu unveils campaign to prevent HIV in mothers, children

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the ‘Free to Shine’ campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing new HIV infections among women of reproductive age and preventing mother-to-child transmission. Speaking at the flag-off of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development’s ‘Free to Shine’ campaign in the North-West zone in Kaduna on Read More

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6 h. ago Benue SUBEB chairman, Adagba appointed UBEC North Central Sub

Tribune Online Benue SUBEB chairman, Adagba appointed UBEC North Central Sub-Dean As her first official task in this new capacity, Dr. Adagba presented the North Central progress report, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and ongoing initiatives in the North Central Region.  Benue SUBEB chairman, Adagba appointed UBEC North Central Sub-Dean Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative

Tribune Online Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative It will be recalled that the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Honourable Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has threatened to resign his appointment if the current state Chairman of the party, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, is re-elected as the next Chairman of the party. Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Recognise Abiola as former president, Orji Kalu tells Tinubu

Former Abia State Governor and current Senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to officially recognise the late Chief MKO Abiola as one of Nigeria’s past presidents. Kalu suggested that Abiola’s portrait should be placed alongside those of other former leaders at the Presidential Villa as a sign of Read More

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6 h. ago Transcorp Power reports 115% revenue growth, N80bn profit in 2024

Transcorp Power Plc has declared a revenue growth of 115 per cent in 2024, amounting to N305.9 billion and an operating profit after tax of N80.01 billion. The Chairman, Board of Directors, Transcorp Power Plc, Mr Emmanuel Nnorom, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the companies’ Annual General Meeting. Nnorom said that the financial Read More

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6 h. ago Kalu Urges IBB To Expose Those Behind June 12 Election Annulment

Former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on former military president Ibrahim Babangida to fully disclose the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election in the second edition of his book. Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Senator Kalu responded to recent […]

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8 h. ago Crypto: Bitcoin slips below $90,000 as Bybit hack deepens woes

Tribune Online Crypto: Bitcoin slips below $90,000 as Bybit hack deepens woes Despite an initial wave of appointments of crypto-friendly officials earlier this year, investors have seen little in the way of concrete developments to drive prices higher. Crypto: Bitcoin slips below $90,000 as Bybit hack deepens woes Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Sen Kalu says Tinubu will win second term, declares IBB’s account of June 12 incomplete

Kenneth Udeh from Abuja Chairman of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will complete his two terms in office considering the level of successes he recorded in bold economic, social and political policies. The Abia-North Lawmaker stated this on Tuesday while fielding questions from […] The post Sen Kalu says Tinubu will win second term, declares IBB’s account of June 12 incomplete appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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