46 m. ago NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed plans to commence a two-week campaign on security, national symbols, disaster preparedness, and policies of the Federal Government. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, said the sensitisation would be taken across the 774 local government areas. He said: […] The post NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 m. ago Drug War: Federal Gov’t Unveils 48 Operational Vehicles For NDLEA

The federal government has unveiled 48 new vehicles for the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Speaking at the event in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said that the administration of President BolaTinubu will continue to strengthen the NDLEA because of its strategic value to the […]

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77 m. ago Tinubu Pledges To Make Steel Sector Nigeria’s Industrial Backbone

President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve to reposition the steel sector as the industrial heart of Nigeria and the hub of the nation’s economic diversification. Accordingly, the President outlined ongoing efforts by his administration to revamp legacy projects in the sector, such as the Ajaokuta Steel Company, the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria, […]

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85 m. ago Lagos cries out over overstretching of its facilities by Ogun residents

By Lukman Olabiyi, Lagos The Lagos State government has expressed concern over the increasing pressure on its healthcare infrastructure due to the high number of patients from neighbouring states, particularly Ogun State. Speaking during a virtual session of Citizensgate 2.0, a civic engagement platform tagged “Sensitisation on Volunteerism: The Power of Community in Action”, the […] The post Lagos cries out over overstretching of its facilities by Ogun residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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96 m. ago Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl Gombe State Police Command has announced the recovery of vandalised electric cables, iron pipes, and railway track bolts in Bajoga, and the arrest of a Ward Head for a suspected case of rape. Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Aregbesola Leads ADC Membership Drive In Lagos, Says APC, PDP, LP Have Failed

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola said the party is positioned to rescue Nigeria in 2027 from what he called the destructive policies and governance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Aregbesola stated this while speaking at an ADC stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, and also accused the APC, […]

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1 hour ago Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released

By Seyi Babalola An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday,  discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air aircraft. Following the police’s formal withdrawal of the case, Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami dismissed the five-count charges against Emmanson. The charges said that Emmanson disrupted the peace on […] The post Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions

A special screening exercise for over 500 outstanding candidates below the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session will be conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to an announcement made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the screening will take place from September 22 to […] The post JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG eyes $10bn investment drive, rallies top gas industry chiefs

The Federal Government is ramping up efforts to attract at least $10 billion in investments into Nigeria’s gas sector, bringing read more FG eyes $10bn investment drive, rallies top gas industry chiefs

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2 h. ago Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges

Comfort Emmanson, a passenger charged with unruly conduct and assault on an Ibom Air flight, was discharged on Wednesday by an Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State. Following the police’s withdrawal of the five charges against her, Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami discharged Emmason. Earlier, Festus Keyamo (SAN), the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, […] The post Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge

By Steve Agbota In order to cushion the effects of economic hardship in Nigeria, the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has called on President Bola Tinubu for an urgent reduction of the 7% surcharge on cargo clearance at the nation’s ports. In a letter dated, August 11, and signed […] The post Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Relief for Sokoto civil servants as state rolls out contributory health scheme

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto For years Hussaini Musa, a civil servant, had relied on out-of-pocket payments to treat his wife’s recurring illness, often forcing the family to choose between buying medicine and meeting other household needs. Now, with the launch of the Sokoto State Contributory Healthcare Scheme’s formal sector programme, Musa and thousands of other […] The post Relief for Sokoto civil servants as state rolls out contributory health scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago First Abia International Para Badminton Championship kicks off September 30

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   The first Abia International Para Badminton Championships and all African Para Badminton Championships will kick off in Umuahia, the Abia State capital on September 30. The State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu who disclosed this while flagging off events leading to the Championships said the event marks a defining moment in […] The post First Abia International Para Badminton Championship kicks off September 30 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigeria climbs 5 places, now 140 of 180 on global corruption index

Nigeria has inched up in the latest global corruption perception rankings released by Trading Economics, reflecting a modest shift in read more Nigeria climbs 5 places, now 140 of 180 on global corruption index

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2 h. ago Taraba Deputy Governor’s long absence: I have no hidden agenda – Gov Kefas

 … APC counters   By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Amid controversy surrounding the over Eight months absence of the Taraba State deputy Governor, the State Governor Agbu Kefas has said that he has no hidden agenda in handling the situation.   The governor who gave the clarification on Tuesday evening while addressing a press briefing said that […] The post Taraba Deputy Governor’s long absence: I have no hidden agenda – Gov Kefas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Major Funding For Nigerian Music Comes From West, Fraud Industry – M.I Abaga

Veteran rapper Jude Abaga, widely known as M.I, has stated that a significant portion of the Nigerian music industry’s funding comes from internet fraudsters. He described this situation as a reflection on Nigeria as a country, highlighting that much of the financial backing for the music scene originates from both foreign sources and fraudulent activities. […] The post Major Funding For Nigerian Music Comes From West, Fraud Industry – M.I Abaga appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “Stop Misleading Nigerians, Tinubu Has No Grip On EFCC” — Lagos APC To Atiku

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku had alleged that the Presidency is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement on Tuesday the APC’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, described […] The post “Stop Misleading Nigerians, Tinubu Has No Grip On EFCC” — Lagos APC To Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ADC: Peter Obi knows Virus Afflicting PDP Has No Cure – Bolaji Abdullahi

The Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has taken a swipe at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made the comment while speaking about former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Abdullahi, in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune on Wednesday, said Obi is well aware that the […] The post ADC: Peter Obi knows Virus Afflicting PDP Has No Cure – Bolaji Abdullahi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Crisis Hits ADC Kebbi, State Executives Suspended For Misconduct

The African Democratic Party, ADC, in Kebbi State, has suspended the chairman of the party, Sufiyanu Bala, and his Deputy, Junaidu Muhammed Mudi. The suspension also affected the secretary, Hauwa Muhammed. The publicity secretary of the party, Jamilu Muhammed, made this known on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Birnin Kebbi. Muhammed accused the Sufiyanu-led […] The post Crisis Hits ADC Kebbi, State Executives Suspended For Misconduct appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Crisis Hits Kebbi ADC, State Executives Suspended For Alleged Misconduct

The African Democratic Party, ADC, in Kebbi State, has suspended the chairman of the party, Sufiyanu Bala, and his Deputy, Junaidu Muhammed Mudi. The suspension also affected the secretary, Hauwa Muhammed. The publicity secretary of the party, Jamilu Muhammed, made this known on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Birnin Kebbi. Muhammed accused the Sufiyanu-led […] The post Crisis Hits Kebbi ADC, State Executives Suspended For Alleged Misconduct appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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