6 h. ago ECOWAS Youth Ambassador shines in Jo’burg, receives honorary doctorate from US varsity

By Sunday Ani ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, Dr. Dike Chuks Ebubedike, has emerged as the ‘Icon of African Economic Advancement 2025,’ affirming his growing influence on the continent’s leadership, economic development and youth empowerment efforts. This was during the 2025 Africa’s Under 40 CEOs Awards and Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was also conferred with […] The post ECOWAS Youth Ambassador shines in Jo’burg, receives honorary doctorate from US varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago ADC leadership tussle: 97 lawyers to defend David Mark, Aregbesola

Tribune Online ADC leadership tussle: 97 lawyers to defend David Mark, Aregbesola … as APC denies alleged Presidency involvement A team of 97 lawyers are set to defend the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a suit instituted by certain chieftains of the party, challenging the interim leadership under Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary respectively. The leader of the legal team, […] ADC leadership tussle: 97 lawyers to defend David Mark, Aregbesola Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Ajayi Crowther Varsity Names Prof Ebunoluwa Oduwole As First Female VC

The Council of the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, has approved the appointment of Professor Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole as the first female Vice Chancellor of the institution. The approval of Prof. Oduwole to run the affairs of the Anglican Communion-owned institution was announced on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Oduwole will succeed the outgoing vice chancellor, Professor […]

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10 h. ago EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, July 8, 2025, arraigned one Adepoju Emmanuel Abiodun, promoter of Bigibet, before Justice O.A. Okunuga of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Abiodun and his company, Nobelsteed Nigerian Limited, are being prosecuted on a […] The post EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of ₦653,987,268.50 worth of undisclosed currencies from one Ghanaian passport holder, Ahmed Salisu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Speaking on Tuesday, July 8, at the handover of the currencies to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the […] The post Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago VeryDarkMan Challenges Bwala’s Remarks On Obi’s Alleged Lack Of Empathy

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has responded to comments made by presidential aide Daniel Bwala, who accused Peter Obi of lacking empathy for victims of recent violence in Benue State. Bwala had taken a swipe at the former Anambra State governor for not visiting the victims, noting that VeryDarkMan, who went to the area himself, […] The post VeryDarkMan Challenges Bwala’s Remarks On Obi’s Alleged Lack Of Empathy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Bauchi govt sacks varsity bursar over alleged irregularities

Tribune Online Bauchi govt sacks varsity bursar over alleged irregularities The government also announced plans to set up an audit committee to investigate the management of the university, with Bauchi govt sacks varsity bursar over alleged irregularities Tribune Online

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13 h. ago FRC advocates financial discipline, transparency by 36 states, LGs

Tribune Online FRC advocates financial discipline, transparency by 36 states, LGs The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has called for accelerated application and domestication of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) across the... FRC advocates financial discipline, transparency by 36 states, LGs Tribune Online

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13 h. ago EFCC launches investigation into undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA 4,170,500 at Kano airport

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into undeclared $420,900, £5,825, and CFA 4,170,500 by one Ahmad Salisu, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Salisu was intercepted by Customs operatives during a routine check […] The post EFCC launches investigation into undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA 4,170,500 at Kano airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago LP: Abure, Nenadi’s factional camps disagree over threat to expel Peter Obi

Tribune Online LP: Abure, Nenadi’s factional camps disagree over threat to expel Peter Obi The warring groups in the Labour Party (LP) on Tuesday disagreed over an alleged plot to expel the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, from the party. LP: Abure, Nenadi’s factional camps disagree over threat to expel Peter Obi Tribune Online

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14 h. ago AI, trust in focus as ACAMB set to hold 4th stakeholders conference

The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria (ACAMB) is set to host its 4th National Stakeholders’ Conference, themed “AI & the Future of Trust: Reimagining Banking and Financial Services in a Digital-First Era.”  The event, slated for Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the CIBN Bankers House, Victoria Island, Lagos, by […] The post AI, trust in focus as ACAMB set to hold 4th stakeholders conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Gov Bala Sacks Bauchi Varsity Bursar Over Alleged Financial Impropriety

The Bauchi State Government has sacked the Bursar of the Sa’adu Zungur State University (SAZU) over allegations bordering on financial impropriety. Governor Bala Mohammed observed that the huge financial resources the university has been generating for 12 years since its creation in 2012 were not being accounted for by the institution’s management. Speaking while receiving […]

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14 h. ago How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC

Tribune Online How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the persistent opacity in Nigeria’s financial reporting system, particularly within the oil and gas sector. How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC Tribune Online

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14 h. ago EFCC Begins Probe Of Undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA 3,946,500 Cash At Kano Airport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the case of one Ahmad Salisu, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly concealing and failing to declare the sum of $420,900, £5,825, CFA3,946,500, and Cameroonian CFA 224,000. Salisu was intercepted by Customs operatives during a routine check on Monday, […]

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15 h. ago Niger: Court remands four suspects for alleged culpable homicide

Tribune Online Niger: Court remands four suspects for alleged culpable homicide The Chief Magistrate Court number two has ordered the remand of four suspects for... Niger: Court remands four suspects for alleged culpable homicide Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Ahmed Musa Denies Donating Cars To Kano Pillars Players, Officials

Ahmed Musa, the newly appointed general manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, has firmly denied allegations that he distributed cars to players and officials following his assumption of the role. The claims surfaced after a Facebook user, Thomas Jeremiah Gora, posted images of Toyota Land Cruiser Jeeps purportedly given to all players and officials of […]

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16 h. ago EFCC Asks Court To Reject Yahaya Bello’s Motion For Medical Trip

Justice Maryann Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory was on Tuesday asked to turn down a request by former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to travel out of the country for medical vacation. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in its counter-motion against the request of the former governor, […]

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17 h. ago EeZee Conceptz MD Retracts Allegation Against Singer Mercy Chinwo

In a significant development that marks the resolution of a highly publicised controversy, Coach Nancy Nnadi, the Managing Director of EeZee Conceptz Limited, has publicly retracted her earlier defamatory statements against award-winning gospel music minister, Mercy Chinwo Blessed. The retraction was made public on Sunday via Coach Nancy’s official Instagram page, where she acknowledged her […]

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17 h. ago Court orders real estate mogul, blogger to retract defamatory social media posts

Tribune Online Court orders real estate mogul, blogger to retract defamatory social media posts The Lagos State High Court sitting at Tapa has granted an interim injunction restraining prominent real estate mogul, Kennedy Okonkwo; his company, Capital Gardens Limited; and media personality, Azuka Francisca Ogujiuba, from publishing or republishing allegedly libellous statements against Ikenna Jideofor and Adewale Oladapo. The court, presided over by Justice T.B. Sunmonu issued the 14-day […] Court orders real estate mogul, blogger to retract defamatory social media posts Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Imo traders send SOS to Gov Uzodimma over Police harassment, arrest

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Traders at the Naze Cluster Market in Owerri North council Area of Imo State have appealed to Governor Hope Uzodimma to come to their rescue over incessant police harassment and arrest of traders at the market on the orders of a caretaker chairman of the market. The distraught traders alleged that […] The post Imo traders send SOS to Gov Uzodimma over Police harassment, arrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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