4 h. ago NASO denies reports of EFCC probe over unpaid royalties to NPA

By Steve Agbota            Contrary to reports suggesting that stevedores are being hounded by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged non-payment of royalties owed to the government, the National Association of Stevedore Operators (NASO) has clarified that no individual or group, including stevedores, has the right to withhold […] The post NASO denies reports of EFCC probe over unpaid royalties to NPA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Lagos health leaders launch 2026 plans with budget, eye digital transformation

By Doris Obinna The Lagos State Ministry of Health has launched the development of its 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP), with a strong emphasis on aligning health strategies with the state’s budget and global best practices to deliver better outcomes for residents. At a management meeting held on Monday, in Ikeja, Commissioner for Health, Prof. […] The post Lagos health leaders launch 2026 plans with budget, eye digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Oyo: Abducted Egyptian rescued without ransom payment – Police

By John Ogunsemore The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of an Egyptian kidnapped on Monday, September 8, in the Alomaja area of Idi-Ayunre, Oyo State. In a Tuesday statement, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Adewale Osifeso disclosed that the victim was rescued without ransom payment. “This operation was […] The post Oyo: Abducted Egyptian rescued without ransom payment – Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago ‘Over 100,000 Kwarans enrolled in State Health Insurance Scheme’

Olubunmi Jetawo-Winter, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KW-HIA), has said that over 100,000 residents have so read more ‘Over 100,000 Kwarans enrolled in State Health Insurance Scheme’

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11 h. ago Edo CSCHR debunks allegation of manual labour punishment for teachers

Tribune Online Edo CSCHR debunks allegation of manual labour punishment for teachers The Edo State Civil Society Coalition For  Human Rights (CSCHR), has debunked the allegation that teachers in public schools in the state were subjected to punishment of manual labour by the State Secondary Education Board (SSEB) and the Edo State Ministry of Education. Edo CSCHR debunks allegation of manual labour punishment for teachers Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old woman for drug dealing, a 36-year-old man for tricycle theft, and four other young men for armed robbery. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the police confirmed that operatives arrested the 53-year-old Rakiya Ahmed at Barunde Quarters […] The post Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Edo killings: NSCDC CG deploys special squad to arrest killers, rescue expatriate

Tribune Online Edo killings: NSCDC CG deploys special squad to arrest killers, rescue expatriate He appealed to the public to aid the Corps with any useful information that would assist in tracking down the perpetrators.... Edo killings: NSCDC CG deploys special squad to arrest killers, rescue expatriate Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Bauchi Approves ₦800m For Student Scholarships, Sends 100 Abroad For Studies

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the release of ₦945.25 million for the 2024/2025 scholarship scheme for indigenes of the state, with ₦800 million already disbursed to beneficiaries across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the National President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Bello Ibrahim, during a press […] The post Bauchi Approves ₦800m For Student Scholarships, Sends 100 Abroad For Studies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago ‘Evacuate immediately,’ Israeli military warns Gaza residents, says ground assault looms

Tribune Online ‘Evacuate immediately,’ Israeli military warns Gaza residents, says ground assault looms “Now, all of this is only the introduction, only the beginning of the main intensive operation - the ground incursion of our forces You have been warned: get out of there!... ‘Evacuate immediately,’ Israeli military warns Gaza residents, says ground assault looms Tribune Online

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19 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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24 h. ago Police Intervene As Oworonshoki Residents Block Third Mainland Bridge Over House Demolitions By Lagos Govt.

Commuters on the Third Mainland Bridge were left stranded on Monday as residents of Oworonshoki in Kosofe Local Government Area staged a protest. The demonstration was in response to the demolition of their houses by the state government. The demonstration blocked the inward lane of the bridge, causing heavy gridlock and forcing motorists to seek […] The post Police Intervene As Oworonshoki Residents Block Third Mainland Bridge Over House Demolitions By Lagos Govt. appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Okpebholo implements unprecedented reforms in Edo civil service

Tribune Online Okpebholo implements unprecedented reforms in Edo civil service Edo State  governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has, within nine months of assuming office, undertaken bold and historic reforms that are transforming the state’s civil and public service into one of the most efficient and professional in the federation. The state’s Head of Service (HoS), Dr  Anthony Okungbowa, who is championing the reforms on behalf of […] Okpebholo implements unprecedented reforms in Edo civil service Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Clearing Agents Decry Rising Demurrage Over Bank Server Outage

Clearing agents at the nation’s seaports have voiced strong concerns over escalating demurrage charges caused by an unexpected bank server outage, severely disrupting port operations. The technical failure has stalled payment transactions essential for cargo clearance, leading to prolonged container storage and increasing costs for importers and exporters. Industry insiders report that the bank’s server […]

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28 h. ago From hostels to markets: The role of social media in growing student and small businesses

Tribune Online From hostels to markets: The role of social media in growing student and small businesses By Afolabi Abisola Favour IN today’s digital economy, social media has become more than just a space for entertainment, it is now a vital tool for business growth in Nigeria. According to Statista (2024), spending on digital advertising in Nigeria stood at $169 million, with social media ads accounting for more than 40 percent of […] From hostels to markets: The role of social media in growing student and small businesses Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Osun LG fund: Stop behaving like PDP’s branch, APC tells NULGE

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the role of the state branch of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), led by Dr Nathaniel Ogungbangbe on the delayed payment of the federal allocations to the local government council areas as ‘ignominious and unpatriotic,’ saying […] The post Osun LG fund: Stop behaving like PDP’s branch, APC tells NULGE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Students Confirm Disbursement Of N800m Scholarship By Bauchi Governor

The National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS) has confirmed that Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed’s administration has disbursed N800 million as part of the 2024/2025 scholarship scheme to indigent students across the country. Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi on Monday, NUBASS national president, Comrade Bello Ibrahim Aliyu, described the development as “historic in […]

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30 h. ago Man Found Dead By Hanging In Kagini Abuja As Police Investigate

A resident of the Kagini community, located off the Kubwa-Dei-Dei Expressway in Abuja, was discovered dead in his home on Friday, with his body found hanging. The deceased, identified only as Anago, aged 30, reportedly ran a shop in the area and lived alone in an apartment within Zone 4. A police source in the […] The post Man Found Dead By Hanging In Kagini Abuja As Police Investigate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago APC Targeting Us With Violence Over Our Political Belief, Says Ex

The immediate-past Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, has raised the alarm over alleged targeted violent attacks on members of the Opposition Coalition’s Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government. Malami disclosed this aftermath of a solidarity visit to his Abuja residence by former […]

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36 h. ago 1 Resident Dies, 7 Others Injured In Jigawa Building Collapse

One person has been confirmed dead and seven others sustaining injuries after a building collapsed at Kabak Village, Kirikasamma local government area of Jigawa State. The mud house collapsed on Sunday following torrential rainfall in the area. LEADERSHIP reports that the incident occurred in one of the areas predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) […]

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36 h. ago Osun Government Widens Internet Access With Free Public WiFi Service

Osun State Government has launched Imole Wi-Fi, a free public internet service designed to expand digital access for residents, students, businesses and communities across the state. The State Commissioner for Information and Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Alimi stressed that Imole Wi-Fi was conceived to facilitate digital access and increase […]

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