91 m. ago UTME Mass Failure: JAMB Engages VCs, IT Experts To Probe Alleged Technical Glitches

Following widespread complaints about poor performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched an investigation into alleged technical glitches. The board was also collaborating with Vice Chancellors and IT experts to determine the root cause and ensure that affected candidates receive appropriate remedies if any […]

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3 h. ago Expanding threat of Bello Turji: Banditry crisis deepens in northwestern Nigeria,

By Shafaatu Suleiman, Sokoto The memory of that fateful day still haunts Alhaji Adamu Tajiji Bafarawa. He witnessed the brutal murder of a man who had been brought before the District Head of Bafarawa (Sarkin Gabas) for questioning over a crime he was alleged to have committed. “Suddenly, bandits appeared out of nowhere, forcefully seized […] The post Expanding threat of Bello Turji: Banditry crisis deepens in northwestern Nigeria, appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FCE Akoka Students Tackle NANS Over Attack On Management, Alleged Neglect

The president of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka in Lagos, has dismissed the Joint Campus Council (JCC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) ‘s claim that the institution is on autopilot. In a reaction to the allegations, the school’s SUG president, Comrade Junaid Michael, said […]

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6 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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6 h. ago OML 11: Ogoni group seeks Tinubu’s intervention in diversion of $300m compensation

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the alleged diversion of $300 million compensation meant for the development of Ogoni ethnic nationality in Rivers State. President/Chief Executive Officer of OLI, Douglas Fabeke, in a letter addressed to President Tinubu, said the appeal […] The post OML 11: Ogoni group seeks Tinubu’s intervention in diversion of $300m compensation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago 17 Suspected Cultists Arrested Over Killing Of 2 NDU Graduates

Seventeen suspected cultists were on Friday night arrested along the Tombia-Amasoma road over their alleged involvement in the killing of two graduates of the Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Amassoma in renewed cult attack. Among the 17 suspects arrested were four suspected cyber fraudsters popularly known as the Yahoo-boys for allegedly sponsoring the killings […]

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10 h. ago Ebonyi community withdraws from boundary demarcation exercise

By Zika Bobby The Ishinkwo autonomous community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has withdrawn from the ongoing boundary demarcation exercise with Abaomege community. This decision followed allegations of bias and manipulation by the Demarcation Committee, led by Deputy Surveyor-General Henry Ekeroku. In a statement signed by  Joseph Itumo, Ishinkwo Autonomous Community Town […] The post Ebonyi community withdraws from boundary demarcation exercise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 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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13 h. ago ‘They Didn’t Give Ibrahim Chatta Award, But God Will Reward Him’ – Portable On AMVCA Snub

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has accused a group within the Nigerian entertainment industry of conspiring against certain individuals. In a video shared on his X on Sunday, Portable suggested that renowned Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was a victim of this alleged conspiracy, particularly in relation to the recent Africa Magic […] The post ‘They Didn’t Give Ibrahim Chatta Award, But God Will Reward Him’ – Portable On AMVCA Snub appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Abia Police Arraign Two Community Leaders For Alleged Transformer Theft

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Aba South Local Government, in Abia State has arraigned two men, identified as Chidi Onyendi, Kalu Maduka, over alleged conspiracy, theft of a N14 million transformer, and issuing threats against community leaders who reported them. Presiding over the case at Magistrate Court 1, over the weekend, Magistrate Erinma Maduagwu, […] The post Abia Police Arraign Two Community Leaders For Alleged Transformer Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Seme Customs denies distributing poisoned rice leads to multiple death of individuals

By Steve Agbota Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has denied the false allegations of multiple deaths linked to alleged poisoned rice released by Customs at Seme border. The Service debunked the allegation in a statement issued on Sunday by Isah Sulaiman, the Public Relations Officer on behalf of the Customs Area […] The post Seme Customs denies distributing poisoned rice leads to multiple death of individuals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago ASITU raises alarm over alleged N25bn secret SEDC loan, demands probe

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has condemned the South East Development Commission (SEDC) over allegations that it secretly secured a ₦25 billion loan at a 30% interest rate from a commercial bank without approvals from the Debt Management Office (DMO) or the National Assembly. In a statement issued on […] The post ASITU raises alarm over alleged N25bn secret SEDC loan, demands probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago CSO sues AMCON, others over alleged undervalued sale of IBEDC for $62 million

By Lukman Olabiyi The African Initiative Against Abuse of Public Trust, a civil society organisation, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over the proposed sale of […] The post CSO sues AMCON, others over alleged undervalued sale of IBEDC for $62 million appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago LP chieftain berates Abure for clinging to power, vows he’ll fail

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia A Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Hon. Ebere Uzoukwa, has criticised former National Chairman Julius Abure for attempting to perpetuate himself in office despite his tenure’s expiration. Uzoukwa, Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, alleged that Abure’s actions are driven by a desire to serve external […] The post LP chieftain berates Abure for clinging to power, vows he’ll fail appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nasarawa Tiv claim ethnic cleansing, accuse Gov Sule of land grab

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Tiv community leaders in Nasarawa State have accused Governor Abdullahi Sule of orchestrating a plan to displace them from their ancestral lands under the pretext of agricultural development, alleging ethnic cleansing. At a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Jerry Terkaa Aondo claimed the governor is […] The post Nasarawa Tiv claim ethnic cleansing, accuse Gov Sule of land grab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Police Nab 17 Suspected Cultists Over Killing Of 2 In Bayelsa

Seventeen suspected cultists were apprehended along the Tombia-Amasoma Road in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State over their alleged involvement in the killing of two graduates of the Niger Delta University in renewed cult attack. Among those arrested were four suspected cyber fraudsters popularly known as the ‘Yahoo Boys’ for allegedly sponsoring the killings of the two graduates. […]

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20 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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22 h. ago Lawan denies involvement in arrest of critic over Gashua Water Project

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator Ahmad Lawan’s office has firmly denied any role in the reported arrest of Ishe’u Ibrahim Jadda, a constituent allegedly detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) for criticising the Gashua Water Supply Project. A press statement issued by Dr Ezrel Tabiowo, Media Adviser to the Yobe North Senator, described […] The post Lawan denies involvement in arrest of critic over Gashua Water Project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Court fixes June 24 for arraignment of businessman over alleged $42,591 fraud

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Yetunde Adesanya of the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square, has scheduled June 24 for the arraignment of Adesola Adeyinka, founder and CEO of Vale Blue Limited, Vale Finance, and Coral Stone Limited. The court set the date after Adeyinka failed to appear for his arraignment on Thursday. When the […] The post Court fixes June 24 for arraignment of businessman over alleged $42,591 fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Yobe Ambush: 2 Soldiers Under Probe For Colluding With Terrorists

Two soldiers attached to the 135 Special Forces Battalion of the Nigerian Army are under investigation for allegedly collaborating with ISWAP terrorists and compromising national security in Yobe State. The soldiers’ telephone conversations were intercepted and analysed by security operatives, revealing links to the May 9 kidnap of commuters along the Gashua–Azare highway. Credible information […]

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