3 h. ago ‘Claim Of N3m Bribe For Bill, Motion, Petition Presentations Baseless, Irresponsible’, Reps Tackle Jigawa Lawmaker

The House of Representatives has described as baseless and highly irresponsible, claims by the member representing Hadejia, Auyo, Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the House, Ibrahim Usman Auyo, that lawmakers were receiving between N1 million and N3 million before accepting to present motions, bills, or petitions on behalf of Nigerians during plenary […]

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6 h. ago Benue killings: Yelewata community appeals for security post, housing, cash support for displaced members 

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi    Members of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State have appealed to the State Government to utilise the funds donated by governments and organisations after their community was attacked to support them to return to their normal lives. The Community made this appeal on Thursday during […] The post Benue killings: Yelewata community appeals for security post, housing, cash support for displaced members  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Ebonyi Govt disburses ₦101.9m to victims of Nkalaha gunmen attack

The Ebonyi State Government has disbursed ₦101.9 million to victims of the February 2, 2025, unknown gunmen attack in Nkalaha, read more Ebonyi Govt disburses ₦101.9m to victims of Nkalaha gunmen attack

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10 h. ago Cross River Gov’t Blames Social Media Influencers For Prolonged Conflict In Communities

Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr Erasmus Ekpang has blamed social media influencers escalated report of the communal clash between Iso-Bendeghe and Boje communities in Boki local government area of the State. Ekpang stated this on Thursday in Calabar while answering questions from LEADERSHIP correspondent. The Commissioner, who spoke ahead of August […]

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13 h. ago VIDEO: I’ll deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in 2027 — Gov Okpebholo

Tribune Online VIDEO: I’ll deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in 2027 — Gov Okpebholo According to him, Tinubu’s leadership has addressed the nation’s economic challenges, pointing to the recently assented tax reform bills as evidence of progress. VIDEO: I’ll deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in 2027 — Gov Okpebholo Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Scheme

The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board of […]

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14 h. ago Obasanjo Library Demands ₦3.5bn Damages From EFCC Over Hotel Invasion

The management threatens to seek legal redress if these demands are not met within the next seven days, starting from August 13, 2025. The post Obasanjo Library Demands ₦3.5bn Damages From EFCC Over Hotel Invasion appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago US approves potential $346m sale of precision weapons to Nigeria

The United States has approved a potential $346 million arms deal with Nigeria, aimed at enhancing the West African nation’s read more US approves potential $346m sale of precision weapons to Nigeria

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15 h. ago ‘I don’t work in any company, I don’t have any’ — Peller faults alleged N36m tax bill

Tribune Online ‘I don’t work in any company, I don’t have any’ — Peller faults alleged N36m tax bill "Why should I pay N36 million? What does that even mean? Why will the government take money from me when it has never given me ‘I don’t work in any company, I don’t have any’ — Peller faults alleged N36m tax bill Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills

By Damiete Braide The Cross River State Government is taking bold steps to boost its health security framework with the drafting of two landmark pieces of legislation, the Public Health Security Bill and the Animal Health Bill. Through the collaborative efforts of the State Ministries of Health and Justice, in partnership with the Nigeria Centre […] The post Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Appeal court reinstates Ararume, cancels n5bn damages against NNPC

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled in favour of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, upholding the read more Appeal court reinstates Ararume, cancels n5bn damages against NNPC

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19 h. ago 1,500 Escaped Inmates Recaptured In 15 Years, Over 7,200 Still At Large

It is no longer news that over the last 15 years, Nigeria’s correctional system has witnessed a troubling wave of prison breaks, resulting in the escape of over 7,200 inmates. LEADERSHIP can now exclusively report that only about 1,500 of those escapees have been recaptured, raising grave questions about national security, prison infrastructure, and the […]

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19 h. ago NCSP backs $550m initiative to revitalise Nigeria’s steel production

By Merit Ibe The Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has supported the  Inner Galaxy Steel Company’s $550 million expansion plan to establish a new plant in Ogun State with a projected annual output of 2 million metric tons (MMT). The announcement came during an official visit by Tegbe to Inner […] The post NCSP backs $550m initiative to revitalise Nigeria’s steel production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Commissioner for Health, Cross River State, Dr. Henry Ayuk, has reiterated the state’s commitment to improving maternal and child health by encouraging exclusive breastfeeding and building community support systems for nursing mothers. Speaking during the official flag-off of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week at the General Hospital, Calabar, the commissioner urged […] The post Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government yesterday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the purchase and installation of high-capacity transformers to strengthen the country’s ageing national electricity grid infrastructure. Minister of Power, Adebayo […] The post FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo-political zones appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Police Arrest Transnational Human Trafficking Suspect In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old Raymond Sunday Wonna, a transnational trafficking suspect, and rescued two victims, Miracle Ogar, aged 18; and 16-year-old Angela Kingsley, all of Yala local government area of Cross River State. Spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe said the suspect was apprehended on 30th […]

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28 h. ago How emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain can solve real problems in Nigeria, if we invest

Nigeria has over 133 million people living in multidimensional poverty, yet the country spends less than 0.2% of its GDP read more How emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain can solve real problems in Nigeria, if we invest

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29 h. ago FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade

Okays ₦142bn for bus terminals in six geo-political zones FG orders MDAs to end 2024 procurement by September From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the […] The post FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Recurrent spending dominates in 30 states while capital lags

…as 30 states spent 6.27trn in 6 months Cross Rivers, Taraba, Benue states spent over 70 percent of their first read more Recurrent spending dominates in 30 states while capital lags

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33 h. ago Court orders bank to pay N30 million , refund $163,592 for unlawful account restriction

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered United Bank for Africa (UBA) to pay N30 million in damages and read more Court orders bank to pay N30 million , refund $163,592 for unlawful account restriction

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