2 h. ago Customs seizes ₦921bn in fake drugs, drones, warns importers on compliance

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted fake, expired, and unregistered pharmaceuticals, alongside controlled equipment including drones and telecommunication devices, valued at ₦921 billion at Apapa Port. Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi announced this during a press briefing on Wednesday, April 30, warning importers to comply with regulations. “Our seizures […] The post Customs seizes ₦921bn in fake drugs, drones, warns importers on compliance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Investment, security act modernizes capital market framework, provides investor protection – Uwaleke

Uche Uwaleke, Professor and Director of the Institute of Capital Market Studies at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has said that read more Investment, security act modernizes capital market framework, provides investor protection – Uwaleke

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5 h. ago SEC Warns Nigerians Against Investing In Suspected Ponzi Platform Tofro

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has uncovered a suspected illegal investment platform identified as Tofro.Com (Tofro), warning Nigerians against falling for their antics by obtaining their money through promise of high returns. The commission raised the alarm in a notice issued on Thursday and made available to journalists. In the notice, SEC warned that […]

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5 h. ago How Africa may tackle 42m housing deficit with genuine PPP, tech, and local initiatives – real estate strategist

Strategies are available to help Africa tackle its over 42million housing deficit, a real estate investor and strategist has revealed. read more How Africa may tackle 42m housing deficit with genuine PPP, tech, and local initiatives – real estate strategist

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8 h. ago Focus On Governance, Not Politics — Diri Tells Bayelsa Officials

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa has issued a strong warning to his appointees, urging them to refrain from engaging in political activities ahead of the 2027 elections. Diri made the statement on Wednesday during the 162nd session of the Bayelsa Executive Council meeting in Yenagoa, stressing that any political appointee found participating in such activities […] The post Focus On Governance, Not Politics — Diri Tells Bayelsa Officials appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago CAC, EFCC Certificates Not Substitute For Registration, SEC Warns Investors

The director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has issued a warning to Nigerians about firms that claim their registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and possession of a SCUML certificate from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) authorise them to operate investment schemes in Nigeria. Agama shared this […]

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8 h. ago No Political Favoritism In EFCC’s Fight Against Corruption – Olukoyede

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, issued a stern warning to members of all political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party (LP), about engaging in corruption. Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, Olukoyede emphasised that anyone found guilty of stealing public funds, irrespective […] The post No Political Favoritism In EFCC’s Fight Against Corruption – Olukoyede appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NFIU warns of surge in Ponzi, unregulated crowdfunding scams

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has released a comprehensive advisory alerting Nigerians to the escalating threat of Ponzi schemes and unregulated crowdfunding operations, particularly those exploiting digital assets, agriculture and real estate sectors. In the advisory published on Wednesday, the NFIU emphasised that these fraudulent schemes have evolved in sophistication, […] The post NFIU warns of surge in Ponzi, unregulated crowdfunding scams appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Court Orders Immediate Release Of Achimugu From EFCC Custody

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to within 24 hours, release from its detention facility, a business woman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu. The order, delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, emphasized the primacy of due process and the fundamental rights of the accused amid ongoing investigations […]

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17 h. ago ‘Enugu first international marathon will be thrilling, unforgettable’

    What appears a landmark event in Nigeria is about to take place this weekend, as Enugu State makes history by hosting its first-ever international marathon. The Enugu City Marathon, a World Athletics-certified event, which hold on May 3, 2025, aims to establish itself as the largest road race in the history of southeastern […] The post ‘Enugu first international marathon will be thrilling, unforgettable’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Edo: Okpebholo vows to eradicate cultism, kidnappers with building demolitions

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned landlords that his administration will demolish buildings linked to criminal activities, including kidnapping, cultism, and rituals, to ensure a crime-free state. Speaking during the demolition of a building in Benin City’s Ogheghe area, used for internet fraud and kidnapping, Okpebholo expressed dismay, stating, “I […] The post Edo: Okpebholo vows to eradicate cultism, kidnappers with building demolitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Senate probes Lafarge Africa’s 83.8% share divestment, BPE assures 16.19% public stake intact

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate Committee on Capital Market has summoned Lafarge Africa Plc to address concerns over its proposed divestment of an 83.8% majority stake in the cement company. The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has assured investors that the 16.19% shareholding held by the Nigerian public remains unaffected. The probe, initiated following […] The post Senate probes Lafarge Africa’s 83.8% share divestment, BPE assures 16.19% public stake intact appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Senate Summons Lafarge Africa Over Planned Divestment Of 83.8% Shares

The Senate, through its Committee on Capital Market, on Wednesday summoned Lafarge Africa Plc over the planned divestment of the 83.8% majority shares it controls in the cement industry. This comes as the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) assured the Senate that the 16.19% shares held by Nigerian investors in Lafarge remain intact. Before issuing […]

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21 h. ago Cultism War: Okpebholo Warns Landlords Against Housing Cultists, Kidnappers

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has warned landlords in the state, threatening that his administration will not hesitate to demolish buildings linked to criminal activities such as kidnapping, cultism, and rituals. Okpebholo gave the warning while personally supervising the demolition of a building located in the Ogheghe area of Benin City linked to criminal […]

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22 h. ago Achimugu: EFCC upholds bail conditions as court orders her release

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has affirmed it will enforce the bail conditions imposed on businesswoman Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, despite a Federal High Court in Abuja ordering her release on those terms on Wednesday, April 30. Justice Inyang Ekwo directed the EFCC to expedite Achimugu’s release after her earlier […] The post Achimugu: EFCC upholds bail conditions as court orders her release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Legal Scholar Warns Agbakoba Against ‘Legal Missteps’ In Akpabio

A prominent legal scholar, Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, has issued a stern warning to human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, over his public interventions in the ongoing sexual harassment controversy involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In an open letter dated April 30, 2025, Dr. Jaja […]

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23 h. ago CBEX: Foreigner declared wanted by EFCC over investment fraud

A foreign national named Elie Bitar has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud linked to the online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The development is contained in an official bulletin issued by EFCC, wherein Bitar, 41, is accused of defrauding multiple […] The post CBEX: Foreigner declared wanted by EFCC over investment fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu on within 24 hours

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to grant businesswoman Aisha read more Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu on within 24 hours

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29 h. ago Aisha Achimugu makes court appearance in alleged money laundering case

Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu was presented before the Federal High Court in Abuja by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the alleged money laundering case. Daily Sun reported that Achimugu was apprehended and detained by EFCC operatives after she was ordered by Justice Inyang Ekwo to honour the invitation by the anti-graft […] The post Aisha Achimugu makes court appearance in alleged money laundering case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago FG warns youth chiefs against misappropriation of community funds

By Abel Leonard, Lafia The Federal Government through the Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande has issued a strong warning to traditional youth chiefs across the country, urging them to shun greed and avoid misappropriating community development funds. Speaking throught Chief Obinna Nwaka, at a two-day national retreat of the Traditional Youth Chief Forum of […] The post FG warns youth chiefs against misappropriation of community funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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