12 m. ago IMO elections: Why FG’s maritime policies may brighten Nigeria’s chances — Stakeholders

Tribune Online IMO elections: Why FG’s maritime policies may brighten Nigeria’s chances — Stakeholders Stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry have said that the commendations of various maritime policies of the Federal Government by the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez might help Nigeria win election into the Council seats of the apex maritime body come end of the year. Recall that the IMO Secretary-General, during […] IMO elections: Why FG’s maritime policies may brighten Nigeria’s chances — Stakeholders Tribune Online

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2 h. ago IGP Egbetokun tasks new Police constables to uphold honour, patriotism

Tribune Online IGP Egbetokun tasks new Police constables to uphold honour, patriotism IGP Egbetokun reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to continuous training, welfare improvement... IGP Egbetokun tasks new Police constables to uphold honour, patriotism Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Police arrest Amotekun operatives over killings in Osun community

Tribune Online Police arrest Amotekun operatives over killings in Osun community Spokesperson of the Amotekun operatives in Osun State, Yusuf Idowu, has claimed that the state command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested no fewer than 20 of its operatives in connection with the killings of Akinlalu people. Amotekun spokesperson made this known in an interview in Osogbo on Wednesday. However, Police spokesperson has countered […] Police arrest Amotekun operatives over killings in Osun community Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Expert Highlights Ways Nigerians Can Access Crypto, US Stocks, ETFs

Nigerians can now access crypto, tokenized US stocks and ETFs in one place in many ways, Nigeria’s trading community is among the most active in Africa, from young traders in Lagos to students in Abuja, crypto has become a common language, now converging with traditional markets, the bridge which refers to as Universal Exchange (UEX) […]

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4 h. ago Osun killing: Amotekun commander shuns police invitation, 5 arrested

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command on Wednesday said it has invited the commander of Amotekun corps, Adekunle Omoyele, but he refused to honour the invitation over the killing in Akinlalu, a community in Ife North. The spokesperson of the command, Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement on Wednesday, October 8, disclosed that […] The post Osun killing: Amotekun commander shuns police invitation, 5 arrested appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Onitsha Traditional Council kicks against use of masquerades for politics

Tribune Online Onitsha Traditional Council kicks against use of masquerades for politics The body cautioned that politicising masquerades could create divisions among the people and threaten the unity of the Onitsha community. Onitsha Traditional Council kicks against use of masquerades for politics Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks

Demands military base in Kwara South From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday, October 8, resolved to summon the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to explain the rising wave of insecurity across parts of the country. This is […] The post Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Argentine Authorities Nab Nigerian Fugitive For Alleged Romance Scams

Argentine authorities have successfully captured Nigerian national Ikechukwu N., marking the nation’s first arrest of a fugitive who was both on a #RedNotice and the subject of an INTERPOL Silver Notice. The suspect is alleged to have orchestrated numerous romance scams targeting thousands of women worldwide, while reportedly leading an international cybercrime syndicate. The arrest […] The post Argentine Authorities Nab Nigerian Fugitive For Alleged Romance Scams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago PenCom seeks stronger judicial collaboration on retirement reforms

unveils pension law report announce rebranded Personal Pension Plan to broaden coverage The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reaffirmed its read more PenCom seeks stronger judicial collaboration on retirement reforms

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9 h. ago Benue: UNHCR to provide 500 housing units for IDP relocation

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced its plans to construct 500 housing units to support the relocation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Yelewata and other communities in Benue State. The plan was disclosed during a high-level multisectoral coordination meeting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, convened […] The post Benue: UNHCR to provide 500 housing units for IDP relocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago IPOB fumes over NMA’s failure to submit medical report on Kanu

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has deeply expressed its anger over the failure by the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) to submit the medical report of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at his ongoing trial on Tuesday. Spokesperson of IPOB Emma Powerful, condemning the act by the NMA in a statement he released […] The post IPOB fumes over NMA’s failure to submit medical report on Kanu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago US: Trump’s govt accused of ‘undermining global health’ over funding cut

Tribune Online US: Trump’s govt accused of ‘undermining global health’ over funding cut United States President Donald Trump's administration has been accused of undermining global health through its plan to extend funding US: Trump’s govt accused of ‘undermining global health’ over funding cut Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Police strengthen community engagement to boost security in Sokoto

Tribune Online Police strengthen community engagement to boost security in Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening community partnerships and enhancing grassroots security operations across the state. Commissioner of Police, CP Sani Musa, made this known during an interactive session with community stakeholders, transport union leaders, and other residents as part of activities marking the Police Customer Week in Sokoto. Musa […] Police strengthen community engagement to boost security in Sokoto Tribune Online

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11 h. ago NDE sends 39 trained construction workers to Belarus for skills transfer

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has secured jobs for thirty-nine trained artisans from Benue state, in the European country read more NDE sends 39 trained construction workers to Belarus for skills transfer

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11 h. ago Nigeria’s Economy Grows By 3.9% In H1 As World Bank Projects 4.4% Growth

Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.9 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, reflecting the positive impact of ongoing fiscal and monetary reforms, according to the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) released on Wednesday by the World Bank. The multilateral institution, however, cautioned that the gains from the reforms of the Tinubu administration were yet […]

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11 h. ago Sowore Challenges Obi, Other Igbo Leaders To Join Peaceful March To Aso Rock Over Kanu’s Release

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on prominent political and traditional leaders from the South-East region to take decisive action towards securing the release of detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore, who made the declaration in a post on his verified social […]

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12 h. ago INTERPOL arrests Nigerian wanted for multiple romance scams in Argentina

By John Ogunsemore A Nigerian identified as Ikechukwu N. has been arrested in Argentina over alleged involvement in multiple romance scams. The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) confirmed his arrest in an X post on Tuesday. According to the post, the suspect was captured by Argentine authorities pursuant to an INTERPOL Red Notice. An INTERPOL […] The post INTERPOL arrests Nigerian wanted for multiple romance scams in Argentina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With CON Award For Conducting Free, Fair 2023 Election

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday honoured the outgoing chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, with the national award of Commander Of The Order Of The Niger (CON) in recognition of his dedicated service to the country. The announcement was made through a statement released on Tuesday by the presidential spokesperson, […] The post Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With CON Award For Conducting Free, Fair 2023 Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Niger Works Ministry pledges transparency in 2026 budget implementation

Tribune Online Niger Works Ministry pledges transparency in 2026 budget implementation Wanigi identified the timely release of funds as the major constraint affecting several civil engineering works... Niger Works Ministry pledges transparency in 2026 budget implementation Tribune Online

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16 h. ago FHA Mortgage Bank’s N100bn expansion plan targets 20 new branches

The mortgage market in Nigeria will be getting a major boost as 20 new branches are on the way following read more FHA Mortgage Bank’s N100bn expansion plan targets 20 new branches

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