1 hour ago IBB’s spokesperson calls for creation of Abuja tourism village

Says it will boost GDP By Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Former Edo State Commissioner for Information and spokesperson to ex-President Ibrahim Babangida, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has called for the establishment of an Abuja Tourism Village to boost the capital’s cultural and economic appeal. He made the call while receiving a delegation from the Emerging Abuja Projects, […] The post IBB’s spokesperson calls for creation of Abuja tourism village appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago JONAPWD hails Gov Alia for signing Disability Law, calls for Disability Commission

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Benue State Chapter, has expressed profound gratitude to the state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia for signing the Disability Act into law. Chairman of the association, Mr. Onah Adeyi gave this appreciation while briefing newsmen in Makurdi, the Benue state capital. Adenyi described […] The post JONAPWD hails Gov Alia for signing Disability Law, calls for Disability Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Court Affirms ICPC’s Investigative Powers Over Kano Scholarship Funds

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has secured a major judicial victory as the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, presided by Hon. Justice Josephine Obanor, dismissed attempts to restrain the commission from carrying out its statutory mandate of investigation. The matter arose from a petition received by […]

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4 h. ago Anambra Govt Unveils N3.5bn Empowerment Plan For 8,300 Youths

The Anambra State Government has announced plans to empower 8,300 youths with N3.5 billion under the second batch of its 1Youth2Skills Plus programme. The Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Aghamba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to Aghamba, the initiative is designed to help beneficiaries establish and expand businesses after undergoing entrepreneurial […] The post Anambra Govt Unveils N3.5bn Empowerment Plan For 8,300 Youths appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Alleged N500m fraud: Court dismisses businesswoman’s application for release from EFCC custody

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, September 15, 2025, dismissed an application filed by businesswoman, Aminah Momoh-Orimoloye, seeking her release from EFCC custody. Momoh-Orimoloye, a United Kingdom citizen and coordinator of the Economic Empowerment of […] The post Alleged N500m fraud: Court dismisses businesswoman’s application for release from EFCC custody appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Gov Yusuf’s stance against corruption uncompromising — Commissioner

Tribune Online Gov Yusuf’s stance against corruption uncompromising — Commissioner Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Wayya, has reiterated the present government’s commitment to the fight against corruption, saying its zero-tolerance policy cannot be compromised. Gov Yusuf’s stance against corruption uncompromising — Commissioner Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Katsina Government Unveils Empowerment Plan For Repentant Bandits

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda has announced a multi-pronged programme aimed at consolidating peace and discouraging a return to violence among former bandits. In a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Salisu Zango, and the Governor’s Director-General on Media, Maiwada DanMallam, Governor Radda said the state will provide 152 new […]

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8 h. ago Governor Adeleke approves Osun Industrial Investment roundtable

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the dinner and Industrial Investment Roundtable scheduled to hold between 7th and 8th October, 2025, in Osogbo. The Governor, flanked by the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo, gave his nod while meeting the consultants team led by Miss Onome Ogo-Ovwigho […] The post Governor Adeleke approves Osun Industrial Investment roundtable appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NSC Pays Athletes’ Allowances, Bonuses At Tokyo World Championships

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has paid the allowances and bonuses of the Team Nigeria athletes at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. NSC’s Director of Press, Dr. Kehinde Ajayi disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday morning. Ajayi highlighted that the NSC Director General, Hon Bukola Olopade held an important meeting […]

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10 h. ago Avoid boreholes, well water now — Ogun govt warns coastal communities, others

Tribune Online Avoid boreholes, well water now — Ogun govt warns coastal communities, others The commissioner explained that the advisory became necessary due to the expected impact of Avoid boreholes, well water now — Ogun govt warns coastal communities, others Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Enugu Patriots to Sujimoto: You can’t lie your way out of our Smart School Money

Enugu State Patriots, a group of leaders cutting across political and professional backgrounds, have accused the CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Company Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, of lies and emotional manipulation to wriggle himself out of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) net. The Enugu Patriots equally alerted the public to an alleged well-oiled smear […] The post Enugu Patriots to Sujimoto: You can’t lie your way out of our Smart School Money appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Commission Rallies Public Relations Heads For Education Renewal

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has called on public relations leaders across Nigeria to take the frontline in driving education reforms. The commission stressed that effective communication is central to delivering the goals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Education. At the opening of a two-day training for Heads of Public […]

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12 h. ago Agency Asks Mothers To Be Active In Battle Against Corruption

In many Nigerian households, mothers are the first line of discipline and guidance. They shape the values of their children and play a decisive role in molding the future of society. It is this quiet but powerful influence that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is calling on women to use in the fight […]

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13 h. ago NHRC condemns arrest of Kebbi journalist, applauds his release

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the unlawful arrest and detention of Kebbi Journalist, Hassan Mai-Waya, for exposing the deplorable conditions at Kangiwa General Hospital in the state. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu (SAN), described his detention as a blatant violation of human rights and freedom […] The post NHRC condemns arrest of Kebbi journalist, applauds his release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago 5 New North Central Development Commission’s Directors Get Portfolios

President Bola Tinubu has approved portfolios for five executive directors on the board of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to strengthen its capacity to deliver on its statutory mandate. The director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen, issued a statement […]

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14 h. ago IDEAS project: Abia govt begins construction of modern vocational centres

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Government has begun the construction of modern vocational centres across the state under the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony of the project at Government Technical College (GTC), Osusu, Aba, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi said the […] The post IDEAS project: Abia govt begins construction of modern vocational centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago CVR: 4.5m new voters register, students account for 1 million

•INEC confirms online pre-registration figure From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has disclosed that 4,445,505 Nigerians have pre-registered online after four weeks of the commencement of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC made the confirmation in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, […] The post CVR: 4.5m new voters register, students account for 1 million appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Bowen physiotherapy graduates hit 300 as varsity holds 6th induction ceremony

Tribune Online Bowen physiotherapy graduates hit 300 as varsity holds 6th induction ceremony The Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Professor O.T. Awotunde, has announced that the university has produced a total of 300 Physiotherapy graduates for the Nigerian and international healthcare labour markets since the programme’s accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria […] Bowen physiotherapy graduates hit 300 as varsity holds 6th induction ceremony Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Why Delta Govt won’t back down on civil service screening, dress code – Aniagwu

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta State Government has explained why the ongoing screening of civil servants will continue, warning that it will not condone falsification of age, abuse of leave of absence, or indecent dressing in the workforce. State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, who made the […] The post Why Delta Govt won’t back down on civil service screening, dress code – Aniagwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago CVR: Women lead exercise as INEC declares 509,929 new registrants

Tribune Online CVR: Women lead exercise as INEC declares 509,929 new registrants The Independent National Electoral Commission has given an estimate of 509,929 as eligible Nigerians who have registered so far in CVR: Women lead exercise as INEC declares 509,929 new registrants Tribune Online

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