77 m. ago UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba

Tribune Online UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education commission, (UBEC) Aisha Garba, has announced plan of the Commission to transform the lives of over one million under-served girls and women across Nigeria through a new LUMINAH 2030 Initiative. Garba also announced the formal migration of the LUMINAH 2030 Initiative from the Federal Ministry of Education […] UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba Tribune Online

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1 hour ago 2027: Go for voters continuous registration, CAN urges Christians

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called on all Christians who are eligible for registration as voters to take advantage of the  Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise  flagged off by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in preparation for the […] The post 2027: Go for voters continuous registration, CAN urges Christians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Bauchi Govt Honours 5 Community Leaders For Humanitarian Services

In commemoration of the 2025 World Humanitarian Day, the Bauchi State government has rewarded five exceptional individuals for their selfless service to humanity and community development. At a ceremony, the commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajara Wanka, commended the honourees for their unwavering dedication to serving their communities. She said the awards were […]

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2 h. ago Governors Back NCC Plan To Cut Costs, Boost Broadband Access

In a decisive step toward bridging Nigeria’s digital divide, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged support for the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) plan to reduce costs and accelerate broadband access across the country. During a courtesy visit to the NGF Secretariat in Abuja, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, […]

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6 h. ago ICPC boss urges AGs to champion integrity, regional cooperation against corruption

Tribune Online ICPC boss urges AGs to champion integrity, regional cooperation against corruption The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has urged State Attorneys-General in the North-East to strengthen institutional integrity and deepen regional cooperation in the fight against corruption. ICPC boss urges AGs to champion integrity, regional cooperation against corruption Tribune Online

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6 h. ago NAICOM, Police launch crackdown on fake motor insurance policies in Abuja

Tribune Online NAICOM, Police launch crackdown on fake motor insurance policies in Abuja The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has commenced a crackdown on individuals involved in the sale of fake motor third-party insurance policies. The exercise, spearheaded by NAICOM’s Motor Third-Party Insurance Enforcement Committee, began with a raid in the Mabuchi area of Abuja, targeting perpetrators who issue counterfeit policies to […] NAICOM, Police launch crackdown on fake motor insurance policies in Abuja Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Edo Assembly confirms Kassim Afegbua, seven others as commissioners

Tribune Online Edo Assembly confirms Kassim Afegbua, seven others as commissioners The Speaker of the House, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, admonished the commissioners to work in synergy to ensure that the governor succeeds and also accord the Assembly its due respect. Edo Assembly confirms Kassim Afegbua, seven others as commissioners Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Tinubu administration not known for abandoning projects – Wike

Flags off ambitious water supply project for Bwari satellite town From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has underscored the unwavering commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to fulfilling its promises during the commissioning of the Bwari water project on August 20. Speaking to a large gathering in […] The post Tinubu administration not known for abandoning projects – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Oyo LG Service Commission debunks fake recruitment, warns public against fraudsters

Tribune Online Oyo LG Service Commission debunks fake recruitment, warns public against fraudsters Reaffirming its commitment to fairness, transparency, and due process, the Commission urged members of the public to stay vigilant and rely strictly on authentic government platforms for accurate information. Oyo LG Service Commission debunks fake recruitment, warns public against fraudsters Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Tension Over Alleged Sale Of Community Land To Developers In Edo

Tension is currently brewing in Iguelegbon community of Ovia North-East local area of Edo State following the alleged illegal sale of 400 plots of land by Dr. Taiwo Aifuwa, the former community youth association chairman, to a popular estate developer in the State. The large expanse of land was said to have been sold without […]

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8 h. ago NCC, NGF strengthen partnership to accelerate broadband expansion

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a decisive move to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat in Abuja, on Wednesday, August 20, reinforced a shared commitment to expanding broadband access, securing critical national information infrastructure (CNII), and advancing the digital economy across Nigeria’s states. In a […] The post NCC, NGF strengthen partnership to accelerate broadband expansion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago PSC Approves Promotion Of 952 Police Officers From ASP To DSP

In a landmark promotion exercise, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 952 assistant superintendents of police (ASP) to the next rank of deputy superintendents of Police (DSP). This is even as the commission also declined the promotion of 176 ASPs found to have retired from Service and another three suspected to […]

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8 h. ago Edo Gov’t Pledges Support For Paralysed Victim Of Truck Accident After VDM’s Intervention

The Edo State government has pledged to offset the medical bills of a 22-year-old student, Elizabeth, who has been hospitalised for 11 months after being hit by an unlicensed truck allegedly belonging to Dangote Group. The intervention came after social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), raised alarm over Elizabeth’s deteriorating […]

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8 h. ago IGP Mobilises Policemen From Abuja, Kaduna For Zamfara Assembly Supplementary Poll

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed an Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Gummel, and the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, CP Rabiu Muhammad, to Zamfara State, to monitor the supplementary election for Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency. Addressing police officers and other security agencies ahead of the exercise scheduled for August 21, […]

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10 h. ago Mainpower petitions EERC, seeks immediate suspension of tarrif order

Tribune Online Mainpower petitions EERC, seeks immediate suspension of tarrif order Mainpower has now approached the commission, seeking an immediate suspension of the order pending the hearing and determination of its petition. Mainpower petitions EERC, seeks immediate suspension of tarrif order Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Bandits emboldened by huge proceeds from illegal mining – FCT CP

Partner FCT NUJ on advocacy From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale, said on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, that the rising interest in banditry activities in some states is due to the huge financial resources derived from illegal mining. The CP stated that Sokoto, Zamfara, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kaduna, Kwara, […] The post Bandits emboldened by huge proceeds from illegal mining – FCT CP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed the proposed plan to increase the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria. The party argued that struggling citizens deserve better pay, not politicians. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) had reportedly suggested a review of salaries for the President, Vice President, governors, and […] The post ADC Rejects Salary Increase For Politicians, Demands Pay Rise For Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago PSC Approves Promotion Of 952 ASPs, Rejects Cases Of Retired, Dead Officers

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 952 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) to the next rank of Deputy Superintendents (DSPs). In a statement issued on Wednesday by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations at the commission, it was disclosed that the PSC also declined the promotion of 176 ASPs […] The post PSC Approves Promotion Of 952 ASPs, Rejects Cases Of Retired, Dead Officers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Benue Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Governor Alia, Speaker

The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh. In a statement issued on Wednesday, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Terver Zamber, it was revealed that the resolution was reached during plenary presided over by Speaker Dajoh. […] The post Benue Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Governor Alia, Speaker appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Enugu Police Arrest Teenager, Accomplice Over Alleged Murder Of Toddler

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old Obodoagu Ikediekpere Wisdom for alleged kidnapping and murder of his 5-year-old male cousin, Obodoagu Wisdom. Spokesman of the Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, who confirmed the arrest, disclosed that Wisdom’s accomplice, identified as 24-year-old Sunday Michael, a security guard at 9th Mile and native of Mayo-Belwa LGA […]

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