34 m. ago Lagos AG Orders Fresh Police Investigation Into Lekki Land Dispute

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, has directed the police to conduct a fresh investigation into allegations of forgery and willful property damage made against a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor, and his lawyer, Ademola Owolabi. The request follows a second police report, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohammed Dahiru, which exonerated […]

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4 h. ago Students’ Coalition lauds Ogun gov for launch of Gateway International Airport

By Omotunde Alawode The Coalition of Ogun State Students and Youths (COSSY) has extended a warm commendation to Governor Dapo Abiodun for the successful commencement of operations at the Gateway International Airport. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Ogun State’s infrastructural development and economic growth. In a statement by COSSY national convener, Oladimeji Uthman, […] The post Students’ Coalition lauds Ogun gov for launch of Gateway International Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago The Gods Have Spoken: Lala rallies Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Branch, Omowunmi Dada for opera at Terra Kulture

All roads lead to Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, on October 18 and 19, 2025, for a stage play, an opera titled ‘The Gods Have Spoken’. The classical musical penned by Dr. Taiye Adeola parades a stellar cast of Nollywood actors like Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Branch, Tunji Sotimirin, Omowunmi Dada and Lizzy Jay, among others. […] The post The Gods Have Spoken: Lala rallies Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Branch, Omowunmi Dada for opera at Terra Kulture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Dangote Refinery: NEPZA slams PENGASSAN, says strikes, lockouts prohibited in FTZs

Tribune Online Dangote Refinery: NEPZA slams PENGASSAN, says strikes, lockouts prohibited in FTZs The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has cautioned the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) against actions that contravene Free Trade Zone (FTZ) regulations, reaffirming that strikes and lockouts are expressly prohibited within such zones for a period of ten years from commencement of operations. The Authority’s Managing Director, Dr. […] Dangote Refinery: NEPZA slams PENGASSAN, says strikes, lockouts prohibited in FTZs Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Alleged fraud: Lagos govt rejects police clearance of real estate developer

Tribune Online Alleged fraud: Lagos govt rejects police clearance of real estate developer Lagos State Ministry of Justice has rejected the findings of a second police report that exonerated Alleged fraud: Lagos govt rejects police clearance of real estate developer Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Council of State approves 1% deduction from FAAC for police trust fund

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a landmark decision aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture, the Council of State presided over by President Bola Tinubu has approved an upward revision of the statutory allocation to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) from 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent of the Federation Account. This development […] The post Council of State approves 1% deduction from FAAC for police trust fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago FCT Minister Warns Against Sabotage Of ‘Light Up Abuja’ Project

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to those attempting to sabotage the Territory’s infrastructure revolution, particularly the ‘Light Up Abuja’ initiative. Wike’s warning was triggered by a recent incident where street lights on the Airport Road failed as President Bola Tinubu returned to the capital city. The […]

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13 h. ago FCT will experience infrastructure turnaround in 2026 — Wike

Tribune Online FCT will experience infrastructure turnaround in 2026 — Wike Wike said residents should expect a massive infrastructural turnaround within the capital city in 2026, like it has never... FCT will experience infrastructure turnaround in 2026 — Wike Tribune Online

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13 h. ago AI, energy shortages, talent retention crisis, threaten Africa’s digital gold rush

…As industry leaders demand urgent infrastructure fixes Africa’s burgeoning digital economy, poised to be a global powerhouse, faces existential threats read more AI, energy shortages, talent retention crisis, threaten Africa’s digital gold rush

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13 h. ago FG directs varsities, others to return unused TETFund allocations

Tribune Online FG directs varsities, others to return unused TETFund allocations Alausa lamented that resources that could have been used to develop infrastructure in institutions have remained idle... FG directs varsities, others to return unused TETFund allocations Tribune Online

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13 h. ago New Twist In Lekki Land Dispute As Lagos AG Orders Fresh Police Investigation

Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has directed the Police to conduct a fresh investigation into allegations of forgery and willful property damage made against a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor, and his lawyer, Ademola Owolabi. The request comes on the heels of a second police report, signed by Deputy Commissioner […]

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13 h. ago Customs intercepts N1.99bn hard drugs, expired flour from Egypt at Seme border

By Steve Agbota The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted N1.99 billion smuggled illicit drugs and expired flour from Egypt along the Lagos-Abidjan corridor between September 1 and October 9. Speaking during his maiden media briefing at the Command Headquarters in Seme Border, the Customs Area Controller, Wale Adenuga, said […] The post Customs intercepts N1.99bn hard drugs, expired flour from Egypt at Seme border appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Oralusi joins Osun 2026 guber race, says local govt must function

From Lateef Ibrahim, Osogbo A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Babatunde Oralusi, has vowed to ensure functionality of local government for grassroots development if elected governor of the state. The former governorship candidate of Action Alliance in the state who declared his intention to contest the governorship election under […] The post Oralusi joins Osun 2026 guber race, says local govt must function appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Kalu moves to tackle extreme poverty, empower vulnerable Nigerians as bill passes first reading

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja A bill seeking to establish the Social Welfare Service of Nigeria to combat extreme poverty and strengthen social protection systems has passed its first reading in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission, was […] The post Kalu moves to tackle extreme poverty, empower vulnerable Nigerians as bill passes first reading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Trade Fair: Lagos Govt Gives Developers Two Weeks To Obtain Building Approvals

Recently, the state government demolished illegal structures in different parts of the state, including around the trade fair complex. The post Trade Fair: Lagos Govt Gives Developers Two Weeks To Obtain Building Approvals appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago BREAKING: Council Of State Approves Prof. Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. According […]

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16 h. ago Nigeria Unveils Initiative To Verify Authentic Online Platforms

The Federal Government has unveiled the National Digital Trustmark Initiative, a new scheme designed to verify and certify authentic online platforms and e-commerce websites in Nigeria. The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, unveiled the initiative in Abuja on Thursday. He said it aims to boost public confidence in online […]

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16 h. ago NGF, UNDP strengthen alliance to boost investment, growth in states

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a strategic move aimed at accelerating sustainable economic growth and mobilising investments at the state level, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) hosted a high-profile delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at its Abuja Secretariat. The delegation was led by UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, Elsie Attafuah, alongside UNDP’s […] The post NGF, UNDP strengthen alliance to boost investment, growth in states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Sowore Reaches Out To Atiku, Obi, Governors, Others, To Lead #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest October 20

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has announced October 20 as the date for a peaceful protest in Abuja to demand the release of the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. He also said that he has reached out […]

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19 h. ago Sowore Sets October 20 For Abuja Protest To Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Activist and former African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has declared that a protest march calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will hold on October 20. Sowore announced the plan on his X account on Thursday, describing the march as “historic” and confirming that […] The post Sowore Sets October 20 For Abuja Protest To Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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