56 m. ago EFCC Probes Discovery Of $86,500, 305,150 Riyals, €200 Cash At Kano Airport

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and €200 confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into […]

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1 hour ago NCAA may consider review of N30m airport permit fee, other charges

From Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may review the N30 million fee charged for airport permits, following stakeholders’ pleas for reduced costs to encourage investment. The NCAA also warned that, from January 1, 2026, local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will face sanctions. At the maiden Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders’ Engagement […] The post NCAA may consider review of N30m airport permit fee, other charges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG to sanction airports without permits starting January 2026

By Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that, from January 1, 2026, all local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will face sanctions. Speaking at the maiden Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders’ Engagement in Lagos on Monday, Godwin Balang, Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, said only a few of Nigeria’s 92 […] The post FG to sanction airports without permits starting January 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Women Protest Alleged Destruction Of Farmlands By Firm In Ekiti

Some women of Odo-Oro Ekiti in Ikole local government area of Ekiti State on Monday trooped to the streets to peacefully protest alleged destruction of their farmlands by an agriculture firm. The protesting women in their numbers matched round the community with placards accusing the firm, Agbeyewa Farms of destroying their sources of livelihood which […]

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5 h. ago FG to sanction local airports without valid permits from January 2026

…only few states with valid operational permits – NCAA The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that the Federal read more FG to sanction local airports without valid permits from January 2026

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8 h. ago Anambra 2025: Anglican cleric backs Soludo’s second term bid

From Sunday Ani Rev Canon Lumenkristy Eboh, a prominent cleric of the Awka Diocese, Anglican Communion, has endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s candidacy for the Anambra State governorship election on November 8, declaring him unrivalled. Eboh, who leads the God In Action Adoration Ministry in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area, made the announcement during his weekly […] The post Anambra 2025: Anglican cleric backs Soludo’s second term bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago 2026 AMAC Chairmanship: SDP’s Adamu Vows to Prioritise Education, Others

A frontline chairmanship aspirant under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) platform, Hon. Adamu Saleh Mohammed, has pledged to prioritise education, healthcare, and infrastructural development if elected to lead the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the forthcoming 2026 elections. During the formal declaration of his ambition in Abuja over the weekend, Hon. Mohammed lamented the […]

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21 h. ago Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF

By Steve Agbota The President of the African Shipowners Association (ASA), Captain Ladi Olubowale, has said that the disbursement of the $700 million Cabotage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF) to Nigerian shipowners at a single-digit interest rate will create abundant growth opportunities, boost capacity-building, local content development and develop Nigeria as a maritime nation in Africa. […] The post Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Two Children Killed As Measles Outbreak Hits Kaduna Community

At least two children have died, following a measles outbreak in Unguwar Kanawa community, located in Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that misconceptions surrounding immunisation, responsible for the outbreak in the village. Speaking with newsmen on Sunday, Head of Unguwar Kanawa, Nasiru Yunusa, said that two children from the same family […] The post Two Children Killed As Measles Outbreak Hits Kaduna Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Society demands justice for assaulted Tantita staffer in Bayelsa

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Partnership Advocacy for Sustainable Society (PASS) has called on the Federal Government to deliver justice following a violent attack on Abu Joseph, a staffer of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, and the Akamama community in the Opuama Kingdom, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. PASS Convener, Lion Adebayo, at […] The post Society demands justice for assaulted Tantita staffer in Bayelsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Ranching, strengthening of LG, traditional institutions will end crises in Plateau, Kaduna – Stakeholders

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Stakeholders in the peace process in Plateau and Kaduna states have said that creation of grazing reserves and strengthening of traditional institutions and local government administration will help to eliminate rancour between farmers and herders They also advocated trust and confidence-building, including gender inclusiveness, as measures to curb constant clashes in […] The post Ranching, strengthening of LG, traditional institutions will end crises in Plateau, Kaduna – Stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Excitement as ANI commissions women centre, empowers 450 women

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The African Nature Investors, ANI, has commissioned a women’s center in Toungo local government Area of Taraba State to improve livelihood support for women, stirring widespread excitement among the people of the area. The commissioning of the centre was preceded by a Trade Fair where some of the empowered women showcase […] The post Excitement as ANI commissions women centre, empowers 450 women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Gunmen Kidnap 7 Passengers As Police Rescue 2 Victims In Kwara

  Gunmen have kidnapped seven occupants of two private vehicles at Eleyin Village in Isin local government area of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident happened at about 5:45pm last Friday when about five armed men blocked the highway, stopping two private vehicles and forcefully taking all occupants to an unknown location. Sources disclosed […]

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26 h. ago Osun 2026: Oyetola tasks State APC stakeholders on common political goal

From Idu Jude Abuja The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged APC Chieftain and stakeholders in Osun State to work towards a common political goal to achieve desired results come 2027. In A strategic meeting held over the weekend with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, […] The post Osun 2026: Oyetola tasks State APC stakeholders on common political goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago We were treated like criminals – The unjust abuse of five Nigerian travelers in Cape Verde

Cape Verde advertises itself as a peaceful island paradise. What they don’t say is that at the Sal Airport, Nigerians read more We were treated like criminals – The unjust abuse of five Nigerian travelers in Cape Verde

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29 h. ago Edo: Nigeria loses 400,000 bpd to oil theft – Council boss, Attoh

From Sunday Ani The Etsako East Local Government Chair in Edo State, Princess Benedicta Attoh, has revealed that Nigeria loses over 400,000 barrels of crude oil daily, with the figure steadily rising. Speaking at the 4th anniversary and roundtable on sustainable development organised by the Centre for Sustainable Development, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, […] The post Edo: Nigeria loses 400,000 bpd to oil theft – Council boss, Attoh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago 5 Killed As Explosion Rocks Illegal Petroleum Storage In Rivers

Five persons have been killed following an explosion that occurred at a facility where illegally refined petroleum products were stored at Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday morning, said the incident occured on Saturday morning. The […]

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32 h. ago Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A powerful rainstorm struck the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Saturday, April 26, causing extensive damage to facilities and properties worth millions of naira. The heavy rainfall, coupled with strong winds, devastated the camp’s infrastructure. An anonymous source at the […] The post Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago OSPRE boosts early warning systems in Anambra, Benue, Katsina, and Plateau

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) has launched the Safety, Peace, and Resilience in Communities (SPARCs) initiative to strengthen early warning, response, and resilience systems across eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Anambra, Benue, Katsina, and Plateau states. The programme equips communities to anticipate and mitigate crises, including conflicts […] The post OSPRE boosts early warning systems in Anambra, Benue, Katsina, and Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Five Dead In Rivers Explosion Linked To Illegal Petroleum Storage

An explosion in a residential area of Omoku, the headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area in Rivers State, claimed the lives of five people, including four women, on Saturday. Reports indicate that the explosion took place in one of the rooms of a residential building, which was being used to store illegally refined petroleum products. […] The post Five Dead In Rivers Explosion Linked To Illegal Petroleum Storage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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