24 m. ago Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has approved a technical amendment to the 2025 budget, reallocating ₦38.81 billion from underutilised areas to critical sectors to drive stronger performance. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Dr. Abubakar Zayanna, who briefed journalists after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting, said the review was aimed at […] The post Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 m. ago Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old woman for drug dealing, a 36-year-old man for tricycle theft, and four other young men for armed robbery. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the police confirmed that operatives arrested the 53-year-old Rakiya Ahmed at Barunde Quarters […] The post Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 m. ago NNPCL: Smear Campaign Against Ojulari Mere Vested Interest — Group

  A pro-democracy group, Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has asked President Bola Tinubu and the general public to ignore the recent smear campaign against the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari. The good governance group said it has studied the campaign and discovered that “It is […]

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1 hour ago N11.45bn Enugu school project: EFCC secures more backings to probe Sujimoto

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the support of Global Gender Safety and Moral Development (GGSMD), to probe the Chief Executive of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele, for allegedly misappropriating ₦11.45 billion meant for the construction of 22 smart schools in Enugu State. GGSMD Executive Director, Godwin […] The post N11.45bn Enugu school project: EFCC secures more backings to probe Sujimoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Gombe govt procures 700 life jackets to boost waterways safety

Tribune Online Gombe govt procures 700 life jackets to boost waterways safety He warned against boarding boats without life jackets and advised operators to avoid night travel, citing safety concerns.... Gombe govt procures 700 life jackets to boost waterways safety Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Kwara govt releases 2025 BECE results, records higher pass rates

Tribune Online Kwara govt releases 2025 BECE results, records higher pass rates Olohungbebe advised principals, parents, and guardians to collect students’ results from the Ministry of Education starting Thursday, September 11, 2025, at no cost. Kwara govt releases 2025 BECE results, records higher pass rates Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Safe Blood Transfusion Project In Kano

The Federal Government has launched a new initiative aimed at transforming blood transfusion services across the country, pledging to ensure that no Nigerian dies from lack of safe blood. The Safe Blood Project, unveiled at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in Kano, is Nigeria’s first national training programme dedicated to transfusion safety. Coordinating Minister […]

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5 h. ago Police Nab Village Head For Alleged Shooting Of Sister In Akwa Ibom

Anti-crime operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested one Chief Friday Jonah Umoren, the village head of Ibagwa in Abak local government area of the state for allegedly shooting a woman during a heated argument. Spokesperson of Akwa Ibom Police Command, DSP Timfon John who disclosed this to journalists in Uyo, explained […]

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5 h. ago FG halts NIHOTOUR hotel staff registration fee, NHA cautions members

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Nigeria Hotel Association (NHA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s suspension of the hotel personnel registration exercise earlier announced by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR). Speaking at a press briefing at the NUJ Secretariat in Bauchi, the National President of the NHA, His Highness Eze Dr Patrick C. […] The post FG halts NIHOTOUR hotel staff registration fee, NHA cautions members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 5% Fuel Surcharge Was Introduced In 2007, Not By Tinubu’s Govt — Oyedele

The surcharge stipulates a 5% fee on any litre of fuel purchased, prompting backlash from Nigerians.  The post 5% Fuel Surcharge Was Introduced In 2007, Not By Tinubu’s Govt — Oyedele appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Missile Was Used In Russia’s Attack On Kyiv Govt Building — Ukraine

Kyiv urged its allies to impose new economic sanctions on Moscow The post Missile Was Used In Russia’s Attack On Kyiv Govt Building — Ukraine appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Tinubu govt may soon borrow from Opay, Moniepoint, says Dino Melaye

By Seyi Babalola Dino Melaye, a former Kogi West senator, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing rate. Melaye warned Tinubu that if caution is not exercised, he may soon borrow from Nigeria’s premier fintech companies, Opay and Moniepoint. He was responding to concerns voiced by Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, about Tinubu’s […] The post Tinubu govt may soon borrow from Opay, Moniepoint, says Dino Melaye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago N300bn Loan: Oyo APC Protests Alleged Victimisation Of Lawmaker

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State yesterday protested the alleged victimisation of one of its lawmakers, Ibraheem Shittu, who leaked the N300 billion fresh loan approved by the state’s House of Assembly for Governor Seyi Makinde. The protest, which started in the early hours at the APC Secretariat in Oke Ado area of Ibadan, […]

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10 h. ago Nigeria tops Africa’s construction market on urbanisation wave

Nigeria is emerging as the frontrunner in Africa’s rapidly growing construction sector, now valued at $44.3 billion and projected to read more Nigeria tops Africa’s construction market on urbanisation wave

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11 h. ago Police Intervene As Oworonshoki Residents Block Third Mainland Bridge Over House Demolitions By Lagos Govt.

Commuters on the Third Mainland Bridge were left stranded on Monday as residents of Oworonshoki in Kosofe Local Government Area staged a protest. The demonstration was in response to the demolition of their houses by the state government. The demonstration blocked the inward lane of the bridge, causing heavy gridlock and forcing motorists to seek […] The post Police Intervene As Oworonshoki Residents Block Third Mainland Bridge Over House Demolitions By Lagos Govt. appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigerians are paying for the ineptitude of their leaders —Engr Femi Babalola

Tribune Online Nigerians are paying for the ineptitude of their leaders —Engr Femi Babalola Nigeria, in the past few decades, has been battling with crises that have led some analysts to believe that the nation is jinxed. But a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Engr. Femi Babalola, in this interview, declares that citizens of the country have been suffering from the ineptitude of their […] Nigerians are paying for the ineptitude of their leaders —Engr Femi Babalola Tribune Online

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15 h. ago ‘Policy, Infrastructure, Business Models Critical To Shape Audience Behaviour’

The founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Afiatv, Emeka Mba, has said that beyond trends, policy, infrastructure, and business models play a fundamental role in shaping audience behaviour. Speaking on the topic, ‘The New Viewers: Trends in Taste and Psychology,’ while addressing participants of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP-4) at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, […]

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15 h. ago Stop crocodile tears, return Smart Schools money, Enugu Patriots replies Sujimoto

The Enugu State Patriots, a group of leaders cutting across political and professional backgrounds, has thrown its weight behind the efforts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Enugu State Government to recover the total sum of N5.7 billion so far paid in tranches to Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited for the construction of […] The post Stop crocodile tears, return Smart Schools money, Enugu Patriots replies Sujimoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption

Tribune Online Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption The Dean, School of Environment Studies, Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Adesina Emmanuel Aladeloba, has called on policymakers, regulators, developers, and citizens to embrace sustainability as a non-negotiable priority for urban growth, environmental protection and public wellbeing. He called for urgent action to embed sustainability principles into modern housing and urban development in Nigeria. Speaking […] Don tasks policy makers, developers, regulators on sustainability adoption Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Council Funds: Osun Govt Contests Jurisdiction Of Abuja Court

A legal battle began yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the Osun State government challenging the transfer of a suit from the Osogbo Division of the court to the Abuja. The suit seeks to restrain the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from opening accounts for the chairmen elected on the platform of the […]

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