3 h. ago Kemi Badenoch seeks tougher UK visa rules, deportation of foreign criminals

By Seyi Babalola The head of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour administration to embrace the Conservatives’ proposed deportation law to restrict immigration. Kemi Badenoch posted a video on her official X (previously Twitter) account, warning of growing immigration. She suggested that if no action is taken soon, […] The post Kemi Badenoch seeks tougher UK visa rules, deportation of foreign criminals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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4 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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5 h. ago Edo South Senator Advocates Reforms In Health, Education Sectors

The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Senator Neda Imasuen has stressed the need for reforms in the health and education sectors. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions also disclosed that he was sponsoring the Federal Medical Centre Act (Amendment) bill, 2025 at the Senate in achieving these objectives. The federal […]

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5 h. ago PPP key to drive shoe, garment for paramilitary agencies – ICRC

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has stated that the Federal Government’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative in the shoe and garment sector can meet a significant portion of the uniform needs for Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies. This aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to prioritise locally produced goods under his […] The post PPP key to drive shoe, garment for paramilitary agencies – ICRC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Security Agents Nab Two Suspected Thieves For Allegedly Stealing Underwear, Shirts In Ogun

Officers of the Social Orientation and Safety Corps, a.k.a, So-Safe Corps, has arrested two suspects, identified as Daniel Enitan, and Adetona Sodeeq for allegedly breaking into five different shops, in the Aferiku, Idiroko area of Ogun State. It was gathered that the arrested individuals were caught with stolen items, such as boxers, singlets, shirts, and […] The post Security Agents Nab Two Suspected Thieves For Allegedly Stealing Underwear, Shirts In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Police Raid Lagos Community, Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Recover Guns

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected cultists and recovered dangerous weapons during a raid in the Elemoro area of the state. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Saturday, disclosed that the arrests were made after officers on routine patrol received intelligence about the gathering. Hundeyin identified the […] The post Police Raid Lagos Community, Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Recover Guns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NUC approves accreditation of 17 courses at Sa’adu Zungur University

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted accreditation to 17 courses at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), a Bauchi State-owned institution. Auwal Hassan, the Public Relations Officer, described this as a significant milestone, “demonstrating its commitment to academic excellence and quality education” in a statement to journalists. The accredited courses cover various […] The post NUC approves accreditation of 17 courses at Sa’adu Zungur University appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Association Faults Minister’s Claim On Social Science Graduates

The Social Science Academy of Nigeria (SSAN) has strongly rejected recent comments by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who claimed that Nigeria has produced too many social science graduates. SSAN in a statement by its president, Professor Chike Okolocha insisted that social science disciplines are vital to addressing the country’s deep-rooted economic, political, […]

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8 h. ago SEC Intensifies Fight Against Ponzi Schemes With Market Outreach

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ramped up its fight against Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, vowing to take decisive action against illegal fund operators while educating the public to prevent further victimisation. At an awareness campaign held in Abuja, the SEC emphasized its commitment to saturating public spaces with information about illegal investment schemes before […]

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8 h. ago “EFCC’s Arrest Of Muhammad Kazaure Pattern To Suppress Government Critics” – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has come down hard on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), condemning the agency’s detention of ex-lawmaker Muhammad Kazaure. He described the action as unconstitutional and politically motivated. Atiku, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), voiced his concern in a statement issued on […] The post “EFCC’s Arrest Of Muhammad Kazaure Pattern To Suppress Government Critics” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Obidient Group Knocks Akpabio Over Comments On Peter Obi, Says APC Responsible For Internal Crisis In LP

Obidient Movement, a political support group for former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has berated Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the attack is coming, following a recent remark made by Akpabio, where he stated that Obi who was clamouring to lead a country as big as Nigeria but has […] The post Obidient Group Knocks Akpabio Over Comments On Peter Obi, Says APC Responsible For Internal Crisis In LP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Companies Worried About Macroeconomic Volatility, Inflation Rate

A rising number of companies and Nigerian chief executive officers (CEOs) are increasingly concerned about inflation and a widening skills gap, according to the PwC 28th Annual Global CEO Survey: Nigerian Perspective. The report, released by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), highlighted that economic uncertainty, rising operational costs, and a fast-changing labour market were major challenges for business […]

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9 h. ago Rockefeller Foundation To Unlock $110bn Investment In Developing Countries

The Rockefeller Foundation has launched a Coal-to-Clean Credit Initiative (CCCI), which aims to support 60 projects by 2030 and help close coal-fired power plants in developing countries. The Foundation announced that its new analysis shows that, supporting 60 projects by 2030 to close coal-fired capacity could unlock $110 billion in public and private investment, while […]

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10 h. ago Anambra Guber: With me as candidate, APC would defeat Soludo – Ozigbo

A leading contender for the Anambra State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket, Valentine Ozigbo, has raised concerns over the read more Anambra Guber: With me as candidate, APC would defeat Soludo – Ozigbo

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13 h. ago Anambra 2025: Muoghalu vows to change perception of politicians

…Says people see govt as fraud, politicians as dishonest   With the Anambra State governorship election barely six months away, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Chief George Muoghalu has reiterated that Governor Charles Soludo should vacate the seat to allow a better leader to take over. Chief Muoghalu who spoke to journalists at his Uruagu […] The post Anambra 2025: Muoghalu vows to change perception of politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Breaking the odds: Young men making a living from ‘street food’ business

Wisdom is a young school leaver from the South-South geo-political zone of Nigeria but resides in Lagos with his brothers. read more Breaking the odds: Young men making a living from ‘street food’ business

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16 h. ago Working alone, PDP can’t dislodge APC in 2027 – Nwobu, party’s ex

Says unbridled ambition of chieftains greatest hindrance to achieving goal   From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu is the former chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State and currently the Secretary, PDP Elders Council. He is a consummate politician who has been engaged in various public assignments. In this interview, he talks […] The post Working alone, PDP can’t dislodge APC in 2027 – Nwobu, party’s ex-Anambra chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Anambra Police Storm Kidnappers’ Hideout, Nab Four Suspects, Recover Three Vehicles

Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have arrested four suspected kidnappers, following a raid on their hideout, located at Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that police officers attached to Rapid Response Squad/Anti-Kidnapping Unit of Awkuzu, acting on credible information, carried out the operation on Friday night. In a […] The post Anambra Police Storm Kidnappers’ Hideout, Nab Four Suspects, Recover Three Vehicles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago “Politicians Who Defect After Winning Are Committing Political Sin” – Kwankwaso

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has strongly criticized the culture of political defection, labeling it as the gravest betrayal within a democratic system. He made this statement on Friday in Kano while receiving a group of new defectors from Takai Local […] The post “Politicians Who Defect After Winning Are Committing Political Sin” – Kwankwaso appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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