2 h. ago 75 percent of candidates pass Kano Senior Secondary Qualifying examination

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Seventy five percent of candidates who sat for the 2024 Kano State Senior Secondary Qualifying Examination secured five credits and above. Kano State Commissioner for Education. Ali Haruna Makoda. disclosed this during a press conference in the state saying that a total of 141,715 candidates from public schools in the state […] The post 75 percent of candidates pass Kano Senior Secondary Qualifying examination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago VeryDarkMan Reveals Plan To Work With EFCC, Gives Agency Conditions

Controversial social media critic, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has announced that he will be collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), but not without issuing stern warnings to the anti-graft agency over how his image and case are presented to the public. In a video posted online, the outspoken activist […]

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5 h. ago Kano To Sponsor 141,715 Students For NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS Exams

The Kano State government has said that it it planned to sponsor 141,715 students who passed the Senior Secondary Qualifying Examination (SSQE) for the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO), National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) and National Business and Technical Educations Board (NABTEB) examinations. The State’s Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Makoda, made […]

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5 h. ago EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Nationals, Six Nigerians For Illegal Mining

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, have arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians for allegedly involving in illegal mining activities in Ogere area, Ogun State. In a statement on Friday by the commission’s Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, identified the suspects as Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo, Wasiu Ademola […] The post EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Nationals, Six Nigerians For Illegal Mining appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Ebonyi Commissioner Demands Igbokwe’s Apology Over Profiling

The Ebonyi State commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Mr Jude Okpor, has called on the former spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, Mr Joe Igbokwe to apologise to the people of Ebonyi State over what he described as negative profiling of Ebonyi State and its people. In a statement, Mr Okpor […]

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10 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 for ruling on EFCC’s request

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 26 for ruling in the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to cross-examine its own witness, Nicholas Ojehomon, in the alleged money laundering case against the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.  Justice Emeka Nwite […] The post Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 for ruling on EFCC’s request appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago FCT Residents Reject Adodo’s Nomination To Development Commission

In a reaction to President Bola Tinubu’s recent nomination of Solomon Adodo from Benue State to represent the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the North Central Development Commission, natives of the territory have voiced their discontent, arguing that such a choice jeopardises the interests and representation of the FCT. President Tinubu had on Thursday urged […]

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17 h. ago Lagos Govt Assures Support For Families Of Deceased Workers With N978.6m Payout

The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with LASACO Assurance Plc, on Friday presented cheques worth N978.62 million to 510 beneficiaries, providing insurance death benefits to the families of deceased public servants. The initiative was led by the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, who emphasized that the payment was intended to offer relief to the […] The post Lagos Govt Assures Support For Families Of Deceased Workers With N978.6m Payout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Lagos disburses N1.9bn for poverty alleviation, empowers women, youths, NGOs

By Lukman Olabiyi In a continued effort to combat poverty and support vulnerable groups, the Lagos State Government has disbursed N1.9 billion towards various empowerment initiatives targeting women and youths over the past year. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Bolaji Dada, disclosed this on Friday during the 2025 ministerial press briefing […] The post Lagos disburses N1.9bn for poverty alleviation, empowers women, youths, NGOs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 to rule on EFCC’s request to ‘cross

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 26 for ruling on the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to “cross-examine” its own witness, Nicholas Ojehomon in the alleged money laundering case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Justice Emeka Nwite […] The post Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 to rule on EFCC’s request to ‘cross-examine’ own witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Court grants Action Alliance order to serve INEC, Mahmood Yakubu Contempt Form through substituted service

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital has granted the Action Alliance (AA) an order for substituted service of contempt form (Form 49) on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu. The Action Alliance and some members of the party had […] The post Court grants Action Alliance order to serve INEC, Mahmood Yakubu Contempt Form through substituted service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Wike applies for natural development fund to complete FCT projects

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesome Ezenwo Wike, is seeking to access funds from the Natural Resources Development Fund (NRDF) to enable him to complete the projects in Abuja. Speaking during a courtesy call on the chairman of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr Mohammed Shehu, the chairman […] The post Wike applies for natural development fund to complete FCT projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Alleged graft: EFCC vows to act on petition against Matawalle

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, assured protesters that it would act on a petition submitted to it by the All Progressives Congress Young Leaders Alliance (APC-YLA), on alleged financial graft against the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle. Some protesters, led by APC-YLA Convener, Mohammed Ireji, […] The post Alleged graft: EFCC vows to act on petition against Matawalle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court Adjourns To June 26 For Ruling On EFFC’s Request To Cross

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of the alleged money laundering case instituted against the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to June 26, 27 and July 4 and 5, for ruling on the request by the prosecution to “cross-examine” the 3rd […]

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26 h. ago DSS Arrests Five Suspects Over Alleged  Kidnapping, Killing Of One

Department of State Services has arrested five suspects over the abduction and gruesome killing of a one-year-old girl, Sakina Mamuda, in Duhun Bake village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State. Speaking during press briefing, on Thursday, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isah Dederi, Dederi noted that the suspects identify as […] The post DSS Arrests Five Suspects Over Alleged  Kidnapping, Killing Of One-Year-Old Girl In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Kebbi Govt. releases N266.964m tuition fees for 100 students in India

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris has released the sum of N266,964,560 as tuition fees for the 100 students studying in various universities in India. Commissioner for Higher Education,Alhaji Isah Abubakar Tunga confirmed this during a press briefing in his office, Birnin Kebbi. Tunga, represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary, […] The post Kebbi Govt. releases N266.964m tuition fees for 100 students in India appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Kano Approves N2m For Compensation To Communities Affected By Road Project

The Kano state government has approved over N2 million in compensation for communities affected by the Kabuga to Dayi federal road project. The state commissioner for Special Duties, Nasiru Garo, said the affected communities include those in the Ungoggo, Rimin Gado, Tofa, Kabo, and Gwarzo Local Government Areas, respectively. While briefing affected community members, the […]

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28 h. ago eTranzact, CWG, Chams’ profit almost triple on growing IT demands

eTranzact, CWG, and Chams, three listed Nigerian tech firms, have recorded almost triple after-tax profit in Q1 2025, according to read more eTranzact, CWG, Chams’ profit almost triple on growing IT demands

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29 h. ago Implement Pension Increment For Retirees, PenCom Charges Sanwo

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to extend periodic pension increases currently enjoyed by Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) retirees to those under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to boost their monthly pensions. The director-general of PenCom,  Omolola Oloworaran, made the request during a courtesy visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu […]

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29 h. ago North West Dev’t Commission Cancels Foreign Scholarship Scheme

The North West Development Commission (NWDC) has cancelled its recently announced foreign scholarship scheme, citing a new directive from the federal government to prioritise local educational development. The announcement was made in a post on the commission’s official X handle where it explained that the decision was in line with the federal government’s commitment to […]

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