30 m. ago UNICROSS alumni call for Bassey’s confirmation as substantive VC

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has unanimously backed Prof. Francisca Bassey, the acting Vice Chancellor, for confirmation as the substantive VC of the institution. Hon. Njang Ndoma, National Secretary of the Association, said their decision follows an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC). The NEC […] The post UNICROSS alumni call for Bassey’s confirmation as substantive VC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 m. ago NNL Super 8: ‘Desperate coaches’ haul blames on referees over teams’ failures

Some coaches in the ongoing 2024/2025 Nigeria National League Super 8 Play-off are now turning the heat on match officials for their teams shortfalls in the tournament which entered matchday two on Monday, 7 July, 2025, Exclusivenews.com.ng reports.     Yobe Desert Stars came from behind to peg Doma United in Monday’s opening fixture at […] The post NNL Super 8: ‘Desperate coaches’ haul blames on referees over teams’ failures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Group launches $5bn cooperative trust fund, national drone surveillance

MAIS Limited has launched a groundbreaking $5 billion AssuredInvest Cooperative Trust Fund, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s cooperative movement. read more Group launches $5bn cooperative trust fund, national drone surveillance

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5 h. ago Tinubu: FG ‘ll strengthen OAuGF, expand digital financial mgt system

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is committed to strengthening the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation, as well as expand the deployment of digital financial management systems across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). President Tinubu stated, at the opening of -day ‘National Conference on Public Accounts and […] The post Tinubu: FG ‘ll strengthen OAuGF, expand digital financial mgt system appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Reps advance bill to give national assembly control of own infrastructure

…to end FCDA oversight The Federal House of Representatives has advanced a bill that will grant the National Assembly full read more Reps advance bill to give national assembly control of own infrastructure

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5 h. ago Shettima, Agama, others urge judiciary to foster confidence in capital market

Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka Anite, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange read more Shettima, Agama, others urge judiciary to foster confidence in capital market

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6 h. ago Tinubu’s Reforms Driven By Leadership, Not Political Pressure – APC Responds

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed fears surrounding the growing opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that President Bola Tinubu is firmly focused on delivering on his mandate. Felix Morka, the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, made this known during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, where he declared that the […] The post Tinubu’s Reforms Driven By Leadership, Not Political Pressure – APC Responds appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago “Majority Of People In Coalition Group Lack Moral Justification, All Of Them Are Failed Nigerians” – YPP Chair

National Chairman of the Young Progressives Party, Bishop Amakiri, has faulted some members of the newly formed coalition group. Amakiri noted that majority of them have failed Nigerians in the past. The YPP’s chieftain added that most leaders of the coalition group do not have any moral justification to rescue the country from economic hardship […] The post “Majority Of People In Coalition Group Lack Moral Justification, All Of Them Are Failed Nigerians” – YPP Chair appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Shettima, CJN urge judiciary to strengthen investor confidence in capital market

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the judiciary to play a more strategic role in building investor confidence and repositioning Nigeria’s capital market through effective and timely dispute resolution. Shettima, who was represented by Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Dr. Tope Fasua, gave the charge on Monday, at […] The post Shettima, CJN urge judiciary to strengthen investor confidence in capital market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago 2027: Timi Frank Warns Coalition Against Agitating For Southern, Northern Presidency

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has cautioned leaders of the Opposition Coalition on how to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu in 2027 to remain focused on their goal. He warned that any attempt to exclude any region from participating in the contest to select a […]

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8 h. ago Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered – Abbas 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said that over ₦300 billion  public funds discovered  to unaccounted for in  audit reports are yet to be recovered by the Federal Government. Abbas stated this, while speaking at the opening of the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, […] The post Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered – Abbas  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Lokpobiri tasks operators on capacity building, sustainable growth at NOG Energy Week

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has reiterated the importance of sustained investment in capacity building as a critical foundation for growth in Nigeria’s energy sector. Lokpobiri, who spoke at the just concluded 2025 edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week #NOGEnergyWeek, held […] The post Lokpobiri tasks operators on capacity building, sustainable growth at NOG Energy Week appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Oyebanji urges new Ekiti CJ to lead judiciary with integrity

Tribune Online Oyebanji urges new Ekiti CJ to lead judiciary with integrity Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has inaugurated the sixth Chief Judge of the state, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, urging him to lead the state’s judiciary with utmost integrity. Justice Ogunmoye, who has been acting since November 2024, succeeded the late Chief Judge, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, who died last year. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony in Ado-Ekiti, […] Oyebanji urges new Ekiti CJ to lead judiciary with integrity Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Engineering graduates now to undergo mandatory one year competency training before NYSC

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Henceforth, engineering graduates from Nigerian universities and polytechnics will undergo a mandatory one year residency before they go for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).  Speaking ahead of the 33rd Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Assembly slated for July 14, 2025, in Abuja, president of the council, Professor […] The post Engineering graduates now to undergo mandatory one year competency training before NYSC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FG commits to strengthening capital market for prosperous future

Tribune Online FG commits to strengthening capital market for prosperous future The Federal Government has declared that repositioning the Nigerian capital market is not merely an economic aspiration but a national imperative. FG commits to strengthening capital market for prosperous future Tribune Online

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9 h. ago INEC Sets August 18 For Commencement Of Voter Registration For 2026 Osun Guber

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced August 18, 2025, as the commencement date for the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Osun State, ahead of the 2026 governorship election scheduled for August 8. The Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, disclosed this during a meeting with Electoral Officers […] The post INEC Sets August 18 For Commencement Of Voter Registration For 2026 Osun Guber appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NASS IPA bill, major step to strengthen institutional independence — Speaker Abbas

Tribune Online NASS IPA bill, major step to strengthen institutional independence — Speaker Abbas The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Abbas Tajudeen has said that the National Assembly infrastructure and property agency bill (IPA) was... NASS IPA bill, major step to strengthen institutional independence — Speaker Abbas Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Kaduna PDP dismisses defection rumours, backs national convention

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed speculations of mass defections rocking its ranks, declaring instead unflinching loyalty to the party’s leadership and renewed determination to wrest power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) at all levels. Rising from an expanded caucus meeting held in Kaduna […] The post Kaduna PDP dismisses defection rumours, backs national convention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Coalition: A national imperative or alliance of convenience?

The recently announced political coalition aimed at ousting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration should not just be another assemblage of read more Coalition: A national imperative or alliance of convenience?

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10 h. ago I still serve my constituents despite Senate suspension, says Senator Natasha

Flags off smart markets in Okene, Okehi LGAs By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that her suspension from the Senate did not hinder her commitment to delivering democratic dividends to her constituents. She was suspended for six months in March over alleged violation of […] The post I still serve my constituents despite Senate suspension, says Senator Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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