2 h. ago BAN BoT accuses confraternity leadership of corruption, calls for probe

By Sunday Ani Board of Trustees (BoT) of Brothers Across Nigeria (BAN), also known as the Buccaneers Confraternity, has declared its intention to intensify its fight against alleged corruption within the organisation. Addressing journalists, the BoT chairman and former Global President, Moshood Adeyemi, said the fraternity was founded to combat societal ills, including corruption, and […] The post BAN BoT accuses confraternity leadership of corruption, calls for probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Social media giants close, deactivate over 13m accounts in Nigeria – NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), says leading global platforms Google, Microsoft and TikTok have closed and deactivated more than 13 million accounts in line with Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online platforms. Mrs Hadiza Umar, director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations of NITDA said the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, […] The post Social media giants close, deactivate over 13m accounts in Nigeria – NITDA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago FG Closes 13.5m Social Media Accounts, Removes 58.9m Offensive Content

The Federal government has taken a significant step to bring safety to the social media space by immediately shutting down about 13,597,057 social media accounts for offensive content and breaches of the code of practice by users of social media platforms. The government also removed 58,909,112 offensive contents from various platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, […]

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9 h. ago Tinubu Tackling Niger Delta Challenges With ‘Key Projects, Appointments’, Says SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has that said President Bola Tinubu was taking concrete steps to address long-standing challenges in the Niger Delta region through strategic projects and appointments. Akume stated this when a delegation of the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum, led by the President […]

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10 h. ago TICAD9: Africa Deserves Two Permanent Seats At UN Security Council, Says Tinubu

The President said the continent also deserves additional non-permanent seats in line with the Ezulwini consensus and Sirte declaration. The post TICAD9: Africa Deserves Two Permanent Seats At UN Security Council, Says Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago IGP Mobilises Policemen From Abuja, Kaduna For Zamfara Assembly Supplementary Poll

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed an Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Gummel, and the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, CP Rabiu Muhammad, to Zamfara State, to monitor the supplementary election for Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency. Addressing police officers and other security agencies ahead of the exercise scheduled for August 21, […]

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14 h. ago Lagos Govt Addresses Controversy Over Peller’s Alleged N36m Tax Notice

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed that matters relating to taxation are best determined by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). The Governor’s Special Adviser on Tax and Revenue, Abdulkabir Ogungbo, made the remark in response to TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, who complained about an alleged N36 million tax notice […] The post Lagos Govt Addresses Controversy Over Peller’s Alleged N36m Tax Notice appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Google, Microsoft, TikTok remove 58.9m harmful posts in Nigeria — NITDA

By Chinenye Anuforo Technology giants Google, Microsoft, and TikTok removed more than 58.9 million harmful pieces of content from their platforms in Nigeria in 2024, according to compliance reports submitted to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The reports also revealed that the platforms collectively received 754,629 user complaints, reinstated 420,439 posts after appeals, […] The post Google, Microsoft, TikTok remove 58.9m harmful posts in Nigeria — NITDA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Offensive content: FG shuts down over 13 million social media accounts

Tribune Online Offensive content: FG shuts down over 13 million social media accounts She added that 420,439 contents were removed and re-uploaded following appeals by users. Offensive content: FG shuts down over 13 million social media accounts Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Reekado Banks regrets early exit from Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records

Tribune Online Reekado Banks regrets early exit from Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records As soon as I jumped into the sea I realised how premature it is,” he added. Reekado Banks regrets early exit from Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records Tribune Online

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17 h. ago At TICAD9: Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Armed Forces Over Victories Against Terrorists

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, in Yokohama, Japan, lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their successes in the war against insurgency and criminality while emphasising his administration’s commitment to addressing the root causes of insecurity through strengthening the government security apparatus and ongoing economic reforms. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President […]

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20 h. ago Iwere Kingdom agog as FG commissions Renewed Hope Mother, Child Hospital

From Ben Dunno, Warri The federal government  yesterday commissioned an 80 bed space well equipped and furnished Mother and Child Specialist Hospital to address the healthcare needs of the people of Ugbuwangue community inline with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   The commissioning ceremony which coincided with the fourth Coronation Anniversary […] The post Iwere Kingdom agog as FG commissions Renewed Hope Mother, Child Hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago States Bear Burden Of Nigeria’s $100bn Annual Infrastructure Deficit – Govs

Governors have said states bear the heaviest responsibility in addressing Nigeria’s staggering annual infrastructure financing deficit, estimated at $100 billion. Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this at the launch of the NGF Investopedia platform in Abuja. AbdulRazaq, who Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule represented, stressed that […]

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31 h. ago Ekiti 2025: Olawunmi Picks APC Form, Vows No Intimidation Will Stop Her

Abimbola Olawunmi, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially joined the race for the 2025 Ekiti governorship election after purchasing the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. Her declaration comes despite speculations that incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji would be returned as the consensus candidate of the ruling party. Addressing journalists shortly […] The post Ekiti 2025: Olawunmi Picks APC Form, Vows No Intimidation Will Stop Her appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Isak Accuses Newcastle Of ‘Breaking Promises’ Amid Transfer Tensions

In a significant announcement, Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has released a statement addressing ongoing tensions between him and the club. The news comes shortly after Isak was honoured with a place in the 2024/25 PFA Premier League Team of the Season, a recognition he expressed pride in despite the current circumstances. In his statement, […]

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34 h. ago Katsina reinforces security amid killing of 13 worshipers in mosque

The Katsina State Government has mobilised additional security forces to Malumfashi Local Government Area following a deadly attack by bandits read more Katsina reinforces security amid killing of 13 worshipers in mosque

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36 h. ago NCS, Shippers’ Council, collaborate on B’Odogwu implementation

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated a high-level consultation with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to address challenges arising from the implementation of the Unified Customs Management System, commonly known as B’Odogwu. The meeting was targeted at finding practical solutions to mitigate delays and demurrage experienced by freight forwarders and […] The post NCS, Shippers’ Council, collaborate on B’Odogwu implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago FG takes steps to enhance security, protection for Nigerian travellers abroad

Tribune Online FG takes steps to enhance security, protection for Nigerian travellers abroad The Federal Government has taken a significant step to enhance the security and protection of Nigerian citizens travelling abroad through a partnership with ASFAAR, aimed at addressing issues surrounding the integrity of Nigerian data and documents. FG takes steps to enhance security, protection for Nigerian travellers abroad Tribune Online

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37 h. ago NGF Investopedia to bridge Nigeria’s $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap – AbdulRazaq

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a decisive effort to address Nigeria’s staggering annual infrastructure financing deficit, estimated at $100 billion, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) launched the NGF Investopedia, a pioneering investment platform aimed at unlocking capital flows into bankable projects across all 36 states. The launch event at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, brought together governors, […] The post NGF Investopedia to bridge Nigeria’s $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap – AbdulRazaq appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago PICTORIAL: Rivers Monarch Asari Dokubo Gives Out Daughter’s Hand In Marriage

The Amanyanabo of Elem Kalabari, Dabaye Amakiri I, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, on Sunday, August 17, 2025, gave out his daughter, Miss Rukayat Becky Omoro, in marriage to Abdurrazaq Tamunodiepriye Cline. Addressing his daughter at a traditional ceremony, the monarch urged her to be “totally submissive” to her husband, stressing that patience, humility, and respect […]

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