72 m. ago Rivers NBA Condemns Query Issued To Port Harcourt Branch Chairman

Chairmen of the eight branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Rivers State have issued a strong condemnation of a recent query issued to the chairman of the NBA, Port Harcourt Branch, Cordelia Eke, by the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, through the Ministry of Justice. The query which was signed […]

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90 m. ago Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths knock EFCC over alleged disobedience to court order

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has condemned the arrest of businesswoman Aisha Achimugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Achimugu was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Her lawyer, Chief Chikaosolu Ojukwu, who confirmed her arrest said , “Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into […] The post Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths knock EFCC over alleged disobedience to court order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NUPRC Seek Fair Pricing From Oil Producers To Meet Domestic Supply Obligations

Commission chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, has called on crude oil producers in Nigeria to ensure fair pricing practices to fulfil domestic crude oil supply obligations. Komolafe made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the managing director of TotalEnergies, Mattieu Bouyer, to the Commission’s headquarters, in Abuja. […]

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4 h. ago Meningitis: Doctors without borders treats 1,531 patients in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal,Birnin Kebbi   The Medecins Sans Frontieres(MSF) known as Doctors Without Borders has disclosed that about 1,531 patients were handled by their team within five weeks they kicked off their response actions to the outbreak of the meningitis in Kebbi state.   Dr. Sham’un  Abubakar, a Mobile Emergency Coordinator, Kebbi Meningitis Outbreak disclosed this […] The post Meningitis: Doctors without borders treats 1,531 patients in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago CAC Gives 6 Weeks Ultimatum For Compliance With Business Registration Requirements

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has given all businesses operating in Nigeria a six-week ultimatum to comply with the registration requirements of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020. The Commission in a circular issued on Tuesday in Abuja, said that after the ultimatum, it would take necessary action against erring offenders who fail […]

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4 h. ago Kano Assembly Approves AVM Umaru’s Appointment As Commissioner

The Kano State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of AVM Ibrahim Umaru(Rtd) as a commissioner and member of the Kano State Executive Council. AVM Umaru appeared before the house for screening on Tuesday during plenary presided over by the speaker, Hon jibril Falgore. When he appeared before the house, the retired AVM presented […]

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5 h. ago Vaccines Have Reduced Infant Mortality By 40% – Commissioner

The Plateau State commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicolas Ba’amlong, has stated that immunisation vaccines have saved an estimated 154 million lives over the past 50 years, reducing infant mortality by 40 per cent and protecting people from more than 30 deadly diseases . Dr. Ba’amlong stated this while monitoring the 2025 routine immunisation exercise in […]

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8 h. ago Lawyers, CSOs Storm NNPCL With FOI Requests On Mele Kyari’s Tenure

A coalition of lawyers and civil society organisations (CSOs) has submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seeking full disclosure on the status of refineries refurbished during the tenure of Mele Kyari, the former group chief executive officer. Leading the coalition, Concerned Citizens Against Corruption demanded transparency […]

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9 h. ago Uzodimma to declare open Nigeria Inter Religious council meeting in Owerri

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, will tomorrow declare open the 2025 meeting of the Nigeria Inter Religious Council in Owerri. The Council is made up of Christian and Muslim leaders working in concert to ensure religious harmony and enthrone national unity. A statement by the Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, […] The post Uzodimma to declare open Nigeria Inter Religious council meeting in Owerri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja A group of foreign investors has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling for urgent intervention in the alleged destruction of their investments of over $250 million in the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. The letter, dated April 23, 2025, was  signed by President of the investment group Dr. Olubokun-Basoru,  […] The post Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FIRS orders banks to close unauthorised tax collection accounts

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has instructed all banks in Nigeria to immediately identify and close any tax and levy collection accounts that are not authorised under the agency’s TaxPro Max system. This directive, announced through a public notice issued by the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, and shared with journalists on Monday […] The post FIRS orders banks to close unauthorised tax collection accounts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Poor compliance drives corruption in government, says EFCC boss

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has identified poor compliance with best practices, rules, and regulations in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as a major driver of corruption in Nigeria. He made this remark on Tuesday while addressing a delegation from the National Agency for […] The post Poor compliance drives corruption in government, says EFCC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Makinde: Nigeria must embrace innovation for sustainable prosperity

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged Nigeria to shift from reliance on crude oil to achieve sustainable prosperity through investments in education, entrepreneurship, and technology. Speaking on Tuesday, April 29, at the commissioning of an IT Community Centre donated by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu to the Oladipo Alayande School […] The post Makinde: Nigeria must embrace innovation for sustainable prosperity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago EFCC investigates 30 arrested at Hustle Kingdom fraud school

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have begun investigating 30 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at a “Yahoo” training school, known as Hustle Kingdom (HK), in Benin City. The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, announced on Tuesday that the suspects were […] The post EFCC investigates 30 arrested at Hustle Kingdom fraud school appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

16 h. ago Bago’s Russia visit to reform Niger’s mining sector, commissioner says

From John Adams, Minna The Niger State Government has clarified that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s visit to St. Petersburg, Russia, aimed to secure a multi-billion-naira partnership with St. Petersburg Mining University to develop the state’s mining sector. Hon. Aminu Suleiman Takuma, the Niger State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, outlined the visit’s significance in a […] The post Bago’s Russia visit to reform Niger’s mining sector, commissioner says appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Join Politics, Shape Nigeria’s Future, Presidency Tells Young Women

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has urged young Nigerian women to join politics and build careers in public service. This was also as she said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was committed to empowering young women. She made the call at the Beyond Boundaries Young […]

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18 h. ago FIRS mandates closure of unauthorised tax collection accounts

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a directive to banks nationwide to immediately identify and close all unauthorised read more FIRS mandates closure of unauthorised tax collection accounts

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19 h. ago Enugu Commissioner urges increased funding to combat malaria

The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Emmanuel Obi has appealed to government at all levels, non-government organisations and donor agencies read more Enugu Commissioner urges increased funding to combat malaria

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20 h. ago Coastal communities seek solution to adverse climatic conditions

…700 million dollars waiting disbursement by FG As environmental experts predicted that some coastal communities in the Niger Delta and read more Coastal communities seek solution to adverse climatic conditions

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20 h. ago Rivers NBA Tackles Sole Administrator Ibas For Querying Branch Chairman

Chairmen of the eight branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Rivers State have strongly condemned a recent query issued to the Port Harcourt Branch chairman of NBA, Cordelia Eke, by the Administrator of the State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), through the State’s Ministry of Justice. The query which was signed by the […]

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