1 hour ago Beyond NASS’ constitution amendment drive and the coalition’s babel of voices

Like a female dog “in heat,” when she’s in the fertile stage of her reproductive cycle, Nigeria can be said read more Beyond NASS’ constitution amendment drive and the coalition’s babel of voices

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3 h. ago Speed up constitution review, Conference of speakers urges NASS

• Senate passes 3 concurrence bills from House of Reps The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has called on the National Assembly to fast-track the ongoing constitution review process. Speaking at the 2025 National Assembly open week in Abuja, yesterday, Adebo Ogundoyin, CSSLN chairman, said timely conclusion of the process would […] The post Speed up constitution review, Conference of speakers urges NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Senate passes bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has passed a bill seeking to  reposition the power sector for optimal performance by clarifying regulatory roles between the Federal and State governments, criminalising the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, introducing a targeted subsidy framework, and defining legal obligations to host communities through second reading. It would mark a major […] The post Senate passes bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, groups task police

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Some civic groups operating in Kano State have appealed to the state Police Command  to investigate and persecute the perpetrators of the attack on the palace of the 15th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi. The groups, which came as coalition, also urged the police to recover assets belonging to them and […] The post Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, groups task police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Property Dispute: Developer Denies Receiving EFCC’s Letter Over N102m Draft

The Chief Executive Officer of Oak Homes Limited, a property firm, Olukayode Olusanya, has denied ever receiving a letter from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), dated September 13, 2023, inviting him to collect a bank draft of N102m from the commission. Olusanya, while being cross-examined by the EFCC counsel, Mr. E.S. Okondu, before […]

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s pharma industry set to hit $10bn by 2030 amid growing investments – ACPN

…task FG, states on incentives…faults MEDIPOOL policy Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industrypharmaceutical industry is projected to expand fivefold to $10 billion over read more Nigeria’s pharma industry set to hit $10bn by 2030 amid growing investments – ACPN

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11 h. ago Senate moves to amend Electricity Act to criminalise vandals, strengthen power sector

The Senate on Tuesday debated a bill seeking to amend the Electricity Act, 2023, with fresh proposals aimed at resolving read more Senate moves to amend Electricity Act to criminalise vandals, strengthen power sector

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11 h. ago Abuja lawyer banned from legal practice for 5 years over N29 million fraud

Everestus Ugwuowo, an Abuja-based lawyer, has been banned from practising law in Nigeria for five years by the Legal Practitioners read more Abuja lawyer banned from legal practice for 5 years over N29 million fraud

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12 h. ago EFCC Probes Undeclared $29,000 Cash Intercepted At Lagos Airport

Operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced the investigation of one Rajesh Kumar arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $29,000 in his possession at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Kumar was intercepted by Customs operatives during a routine check on Wednesday, […]

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12 h. ago EFCC tasks NASS on passage of law criminalising unexplained wealth

Tribune Online EFCC tasks NASS on passage of law criminalising unexplained wealth Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday tasked the leadership and members ... EFCC tasks NASS on passage of law criminalising unexplained wealth Tribune Online

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13 h. ago 146 Foreigners Convicted For Financial Crimes, Says EFCC Chairman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of 146, out of 194 foreigners arrested for cybersecurity attacks relating to financial crimes. Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede disclosed this on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of International Cybersecurity Conference organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). LEADERSHIP recalls that […]

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14 h. ago Senate bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism passes second reading 

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has passed a bill seeking to reposition the power sector for optimal performance by clarifying regulatory roles between the Federal and State governments, criminalising the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, introducing a targeted subsidy framework, and defining legal obligations to host communities through a second reading. It would mark a […] The post Senate bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism passes second reading  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Expedite action on constitution review process, Oyo Speaker urges NASS

Tribune Online Expedite action on constitution review process, Oyo Speaker urges NASS "As a Conference, we are ready to collaborate to ensure..." Expedite action on constitution review process, Oyo Speaker urges NASS Tribune Online

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16 h. ago EFCC arrests 146 foreign cybercriminals using Nigerian identities

To launch 24/7 cybercrime response centre From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 146 foreign nationals allegedly involved in one of the biggest international cybercrime syndicates operating in the country. EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, who disclosed this Tuesday, at the 2025 National Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja, said the […] The post EFCC arrests 146 foreign cybercriminals using Nigerian identities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Plateau: OPSH Warns Against Unauthorised Operations By Vigilante Groups

The Special Task Force code-named Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in charge of security in Plateau and Bauchi States, and some parts of Southern Kaduna, has warned vigilante groups and individuals within the States against conducting unauthorised security operations by Vigilante groups without prior coordination with security forces. OPSH, in a statement issued in Jos, Plateau […]

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23 h. ago IDPs: Senate passes Kampala Convention Domestication Bill through third reading

Tribune Online IDPs: Senate passes Kampala Convention Domestication Bill through third reading The passage of the bill followed the consideration and adoption of recommendations presented by the Senate Leader, Senator Bamidele Opeyemi. IDPs: Senate passes Kampala Convention Domestication Bill through third reading Tribune Online

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31 h. ago NASS Passes Kalu’s ‘Domestication Of Kampala Convention’ Bill Into Law

The Senate has passed the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (Domestication and Enforcement) Bill, 2025, for third reading. The Kampala Convention, adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2009, is a regional treaty aimed at protecting and assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa. The convention establishes a […]

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34 h. ago EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, July 8, 2025, arraigned one Adepoju Emmanuel Abiodun, promoter of Bigibet, before Justice O.A. Okunuga of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Abiodun and his company, Nobelsteed Nigerian Limited, are being prosecuted on a […] The post EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Internet fraud: Courts jails music producer, one other in Kwara

Tribune Online Internet fraud: Courts jails music producer, one other in Kwara The statement also said that the convicts were among the 47 suspects arrested by operatives of the EFCC, during a sting operation Internet fraud: Courts jails music producer, one other in Kwara Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of ₦653,987,268.50 worth of undisclosed currencies from one Ghanaian passport holder, Ahmed Salisu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Speaking on Tuesday, July 8, at the handover of the currencies to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the […] The post Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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