3 h. ago NSC inaugurates Electoral Committee for federation elections

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the electoral committee for the upcoming national sports federations’ elections. The newly inaugurated committee has been saddled with the responsibility of conducting a hitch free and transparent elections into 20 national sports federations including Aquatics, Chess, Handball, Golf, Karate, Darts, Fives and Tennis. Others are Wrestling, Wushu Kung […] The post NSC inaugurates Electoral Committee for federation elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Subsidy removal was inherited, not initiated by Tinubu – Gombe Governor

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy was not a matter of choice but a fiscal necessity handed down by the previous administration of Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking in Gombe during a courtesy visit by defecting politicians, Governor Yahaya disclosed that […] The post Subsidy removal was inherited, not initiated by Tinubu – Gombe Governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Macron Appoints Sébastien Lecornu As New Prime Minister After Bayrou’s Ouster

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister and long-time ally, Sébastien Lecornu, as France’s new Prime Minister, just 24 hours after the National Assembly passed a vote of no confidence that toppled François Bayrou’s government. In a statement on Tuesday, the Elysée Palace confirmed Lecornu’s nomination, noting that he had been tasked with “consulting […]

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6 h. ago IGP commends DEPOWA over scholarship awards to children of fallen heroes

Tribune Online IGP commends DEPOWA over scholarship awards to children of fallen heroes The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday commended the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) for launching a groundbreaking initiative to award full scholarships to the children of fallen heroes. IGP commends DEPOWA over scholarship awards to children of fallen heroes Tribune Online

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8 h. ago House panel summons Transport Minister over train derailment

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has summoned the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, over the recent derailment of an Abuja-Kaduna train. The panel, which issued the summons on Tuesday at an investigative hearing, said Alkali must appear before it within forty-eight hours. A Kaduna-bound train, which took […] The post House panel summons Transport Minister over train derailment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has approved a technical amendment to the 2025 budget, reallocating ₦38.81 billion from underutilised areas to critical sectors to drive stronger performance. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Dr. Abubakar Zayanna, who briefed journalists after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting, said the review was aimed at […] The post Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity

Tribune Online FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Olusola Odumosu, said that the 174 newly trained personnel would FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity Tribune Online

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9 h. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: South Africa Take Early Lead Against Nigeria 1:0

  South Africa currently leads Nigeria 1-0 after 25 minutes of play on Tuesday evening, thanks to an unfortunate own goal by Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong. The match saw both teams battling for control, with South Africa applying early pressure. The game’s intensity in Bloemfontein ramped up quickly, with several fouls committed on both sides. […]

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10 h. ago NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The United States Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhance joint operational effectiveness with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through smarter firepower delivery and stronger civilian protection. Major General Miguel Castellanos, from the United States Institute of Security Governance, made this known when he led a delegation from the institute on […] The post NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC

Tribune Online We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has organised a security stakeholders’ coordination and interface meeting aimed at protecting critical national assets and infrastructure in the state, stressing that there will be no compromise on vandalisation of such assets. The state-level security stakeholders’ meeting was held on Tuesday at the NSCDC […] We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has inaugurated a 44-member committee to screen Hisbah personnel allegedly dismissed by the government since the coming of the administration. Director General, National Productivity Centre, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, who is appointed to chair the committee, said that they […] The post Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Fuel Surcharge: TUC Protest Misguided, Policy Not Starting In January — Oyedele

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has allayed public fears about the 5% fuel surcharge included in the new tax reform laws, stressing that the levy has not been imposed and will not automatically begin in January 2026, as widely being speculated. Oyedele, who spoke on Tuesday morning, […]

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13 h. ago FCT NSCDC to deploy 174 newly trained personnel to tackle insecurity

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has graduated 174 personnel from read more FCT NSCDC to deploy 174 newly trained personnel to tackle insecurity

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13 h. ago FULL LIST: FG Releases New Curriculum For Basic, Senior Secondary Schools

The review is aimed at reducing subject overload, strengthening skills acquisition, and aligning the education system with global standards. The post FULL LIST: FG Releases New Curriculum For Basic, Senior Secondary Schools appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Edo massacre: NSCDC CG orders officers to go after killers of 8 security men

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered a Special Intelligence Squad of the corps to comb the forests and arrest the killers of eight civil defence officers. The CG also ordered the rescue of a Chinese expatriate kidnapped at […] The post Edo massacre: NSCDC CG orders officers to go after killers of 8 security men appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago FG moves to revive joint commissions with southern African countries

Nigeria has announced plans to revive and strengthen its joint commissions with several Southern African countries as part of efforts read more FG moves to revive joint commissions with southern African countries

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17 h. ago Fuel Surcharge Aimed At Fixing Nigeria’s Roads’, Says Tax Reform Chair Oyedele

  The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele said the proposed fuel surcharge was not to add additional burden on Nigerians but to generate dedicated revenue to fix the country’s decaying road network. Oyedele identified the decaying road network as a major driver of high inflation, especially in […]

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18 h. ago Atiku Visits Malami, Demands End To Violence Against ADC Figures

Atiku called on Malami not to relent in his efforts to defend Nigerians against anti-democratic forces. The post Atiku Visits Malami, Demands End To Violence Against ADC Figures appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago Atiku Visits Malami, Demands End To Violence Against ADC Members

Atiku called on Malami not to relent in his efforts to defend Nigerians against anti-democratic forces. The post Atiku Visits Malami, Demands End To Violence Against ADC Members appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago International Maritime Organisation’s Head To Visit Nigeria In October

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, will tour Nigerian Navy installations as well as NIMASA facilities in Lagos during his three-day working visit to Nigeria from October 2nd to 4th, 2025. The director general of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made the disclosure […]

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