2 h. ago Police Arrest 200 Suspected Criminals, Rescue 130 Kidnap Victims In Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has announced the arrest of over 200 criminal suspects and rescue of more than 130 kidnap victims in April 2025. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the Command, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu disclosed this through a statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu. According to Aliyu, the […]

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3 h. ago La Liga thrills Lagos fans with exciting live El Clasico experience

La Liga brought the drama and intensity of a watch party, treating hundreds of football fans to a live match read more La Liga thrills Lagos fans with exciting live El Clasico experience

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3 h. ago Wike to withhold 10% IGR allocation to FCT Area Councils over teachers’ strike

Tribune Online Wike to withhold 10% IGR allocation to FCT Area Councils over teachers’ strike The Minister said he had engaged with the Council Chairmen at the commencement of the strike to understand the reasons for their inability to Wike to withhold 10% IGR allocation to FCT Area Councils over teachers’ strike Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Be Sensitive To Plight Of Muslim Pilgrims, Hijrah Organisation Tells FG

The Hijrah Organisation of Nigeria has called on the federal government to manage the affairs of Hajj with greater sensitivity. The organisation’s national chairman, Professor Badmas Yusuf, made the call during an interview with LEADERSHIP in Ilorin, Kwara State. He emphasised that Hajj should be treated as a sacred spiritual journey and not merely a […]

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14 h. ago Intelligence gathering is required to combat insurgency, insecurity, Otti tells security agencies

Alex OttI, Governor of Abia State, has said that if intelligence gathering is properly deployed, Nigeria Security Agencies would be read more Intelligence gathering is required to combat insurgency, insecurity, Otti tells security agencies

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14 h. ago Don’t tarnish image of Bauchi, Nigeria in Saudi Arabia, Bala tells pilgrims

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has urged the 2,520 intending pilgrims from Bauchi State and the entire pilgrims from Nigeria read more Don’t tarnish image of Bauchi, Nigeria in Saudi Arabia, Bala tells pilgrims

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14 h. ago Leadership failure causes insurgency, corruption in Nigeria — UNIFEMGA

Tribune Online Leadership failure causes insurgency, corruption in Nigeria — UNIFEMGA " failure of leadership in Nigeria in the past has caused the nation a lot of challenges ranging from civil strife, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, .. Leadership failure causes insurgency, corruption in Nigeria — UNIFEMGA Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Lagos APC Primaries: 5 LG Chairmen Lost Bid To Get Party Tickets

At least five of the 25 local government chairmen in Lagos State who participated in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries held on Saturday to get their party’s ticket to contest the local government election slated for July 12, 2025, failed to secure the party’s ticket as they lost in the election. LEADERSHIP reports that […]

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15 h. ago Economic Diversification: Grant States N5bn Tourism Investment Funds, Akwa Ibom Tells Federal Gov’t

For the ongoing economic reforms by the federal government to yield fruits, Akwa Ibom State has made a case for a monthly disbursement of N5 billion to the sub-nationals by the federal government for the promotion of tourism sector. The investment cash would help shore up the tourism sites for more attractions by fun seekers, […]

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15 h. ago Northern governors, traditional rulers meet to tackle insecurity

The Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Chairmen of the Northern States Traditional Rulers Council concluded a high-level joint meeting read more Northern governors, traditional rulers meet to tackle insecurity

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19 h. ago NPA refutes corruption allegations, reaffirms transparency, commitment to port modernisation

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has categorically dismissed recent allegations of multi-billion-naira corruption as false, misleading and lacking any factual basis. Describing the claims circulated in some online platforms as “spurious,” the Authority reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to transparency, due process, and public accountability. In a statement, the NPA said its financial operations are conducted […] The post NPA refutes corruption allegations, reaffirms transparency, commitment to port modernisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Bandits of darkness: From power outages to policy outrage in Nigeria’s energy crisis

For decades, Nigeria’s electricity sector has been a tragic theatre of mismanagement, corruption, policy somersaults, and calculated sabotage. From the days of the Electricity Corporation of Nigeria  (ECN), to National Electric Power Authority  (NEPA), metamorphosing into Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) and eventually privatised into a cartel of Generation Companies (GenCos) Distribution Companies (DisCos) […] The post Bandits of darkness: From power outages to policy outrage in Nigeria’s energy crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Misapplication Of NPA’s Budgetary Funds Impossible — Spokesman

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has denied the allegations of corruption against the management of the Authority, saying misapplication of budgetary funds by the Authority was impossible. Speaking to LEADERSHIP, the NPA general manager of Corporate and Strategic Communications, Ikechukwu Onyemekara, said the budget and expenditure of the NPA were subject to the strict supervision […]

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31 h. ago Ekiti PDP LG Congress: Newly elected chairmen pledge to work for party’s interest

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Newly elected local government chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State have committed to promoting unity and advancing the party’s interests. The pledge followed the PDP’s Local Government congress held on May 7, 2025, across 16 Local Government Areas, where 15 chairmen were elected, though the congress in […] The post Ekiti PDP LG Congress: Newly elected chairmen pledge to work for party’s interest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago HURIWA decries targeted attacks on Defence Minister Matawalle

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned allegations of corruption against Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, as a politically motivated smear campaign aimed at undermining a key ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group responded to a protest at the Economic and Financial […] The post HURIWA decries targeted attacks on Defence Minister Matawalle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Yerima Tasks Jisalo, Aduda, Monarchs On Integration Of Abuja Indigenes

The Secretary of Kpaduma Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and member of the Original Inhabitants Development Association (OIDA), Simon Baba Yerima, has called on the Minister for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Hon. Zaphaniah Jisalo, a former Senator representing FCT, Senator Philip Aduda, Area Council chairmen and monarchs of the Territory, to support […]

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38 h. ago “Nigeria Must Build System That Makes Corruption Impossible” – Nuhu Ribadu

National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has called for the creation of a system in Nigeria that makes corruption impossible. During the 9th Oba Sikiru Adetona Annual Professorial Lecture at Olabisi Onabanjo University on Saturday, Ribadu emphasised that fighting corruption requires both strong institutions and a shift in societal attitudes. “We must fight corruption not […] The post “Nigeria Must Build System That Makes Corruption Impossible” – Nuhu Ribadu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Security Challenges: We Need State Police Now, Northern Governors, Monarchs Tell NASS

In the face of recurring violence, terrorism, and banditry that have claimed countless lives and displaced thousands of their people, the state governors and traditional rulers in northern Nigeria have called for the creation of state police. Governors of the 19 northern states and chairpersons of the Traditional Rulers Council in the region urged the […]

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52 h. ago Constitute Cross River Sports Council Board now Expert tells Governor Otu

Stakeholders in the sports sector have urged Governor Bassey Otu to immediately constitute the Cross River State Sports Council Board read more Constitute Cross River Sports Council Board now Expert tells Governor Otu

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58 h. ago Benue/Zamfara: You Can’t Shield State Assemblies From Accountability, Group Tells Speakers

The Citizens Coalition for Transparency and Accountability (CCTA) has strongly condemned the recent stance of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, who rejected the summons issued by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions to the Speakers of the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly. In a statement released on […]

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