4 h. ago INEC To Present Certificates Of Return To Election Winners, Reschedules Zamfara’s Inconclusive Poll To Thursday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will present certificates of return to winners of last Saturday’s by-elections and re-run polls across 12 States of the Federation. While the presentation for the National Assembly members-elect will take place at the INEC national headquarters in Abuja, the one for state lawmakers-elect will take […]

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5 h. ago FG urged to consider tax incentives, duty reliefs for media houses

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has been urged to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools. Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Femi Soneye, made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, […] The post FG urged to consider tax incentives, duty reliefs for media houses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago INEC fixes August 21 for rerun of inconclusive Zamfara assembly

To issue certificate of return to winners From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Thursday, August 21, for the rerun of the inconclusive by-election held in Kaura Namoda South State Constituency of Zamfara State. The commission also disclosed that it has declared Ngene Bright Emeka of the Labour Party (LP) […] The post INEC fixes August 21 for rerun of inconclusive Zamfara assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Abuja’s N2.4trn Centenary City restarts with N750bn Julius Berger deal

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The long-delayed N2.4 trillion Centenary City project in Abuja has officially resumed, with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc awarded a N750 billion contract for the first phase of primary infrastructure. The Managing Director of Centenary City Free Zone Enterprises, Dr Ike Odenigwe, confirmed this in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, saying the […] The post Abuja’s N2.4trn Centenary City restarts with N750bn Julius Berger deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Obasanjo library raid: Court jails two more internet fraudsters in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, August 19, secured the conviction and sentence of two internet fraudsters before Justice D. I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts, Olugbodi Adefolarin Pamilerin and Adenuga Ezekiel Oluwaseyi, are among […] The post Obasanjo library raid: Court jails two more internet fraudsters in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago PDP Poised To Usher In New Leadership Nigerians Need, Says Ex

A former House of Representatives member, Hon. Shina Peller, has declared that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been positioned to usher in a leadership being yearned for by Nigerians. Hon. Peller stated this on Tuesday while reacting to the victory of the PDP candidate in the last Saturday, August 16, 2025 Ibadan North […]

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8 h. ago Nasarawa Lawmaker Appoints 106 Aides, Says Move ‘ll Improve Livelihoods

A member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Musa Gude, has announced the appointment of 106 aides to support his work and uplift the living standards of his constituents. Gude, who represents Uke/Karshi Constituency under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), disclosed this in Lafia on Tuesday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria […]

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11 h. ago PICTORIAL: Rivers Monarch Asari Dokubo Gives Out Daughter’s Hand In Marriage

The Amanyanabo of Elem Kalabari, Dabaye Amakiri I, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, on Sunday, August 17, 2025, gave out his daughter, Miss Rukayat Becky Omoro, in marriage to Abdurrazaq Tamunodiepriye Cline. Addressing his daughter at a traditional ceremony, the monarch urged her to be “totally submissive” to her husband, stressing that patience, humility, and respect […]

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12 h. ago Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community

Daredevil bandits have killed 13 people and injured several others in Unguwan Mantau Community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning as residents were engaged in Fajr prayers at a public mosque. Witnesses reported that the armed assailants fired multiple shots inside the mosque, […] The post Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago “INEC Can’t Guarantee Free, Fair Election Under Tinubu” – Galadima

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has expressed doubt over the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He questioned whether the electoral body can deliver a free and fair election in the current political climate. According to him, this challenge is even more pronounced under the administration of […] The post “INEC Can’t Guarantee Free, Fair Election Under Tinubu” – Galadima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago FG will replicate $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport success story – Oyetola

By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced plans to replicate the success of the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport across Nigeria’s maritime sector, citing it as a model for transformative growth and development. Speaking at the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping Breakfast Meeting in Lagos on Tuesday, August 19, […] The post FG will replicate $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport success story – Oyetola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Man For Alleged N131.8m, $200,000 Fraud In Abuja

  The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, August 18, 2025, arraigned one Umar Abdullahi before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja for alleged fraud. Abdullahi, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consultant, is being prosecuted on four-court charges, bordering on obtaining money by […]

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12 h. ago NCAA Summons Cabin Crew, Emmanson For Investigation Over Ibom Air Incident

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invitated Ms. Comfort Emmanson and the Ibom Air cabin crew members for continued investigation over the August 10, 2025 incident aboard the airline’s Uyo-Lagos flight. LEADERSHIP reports that Ms Emmanson was accused of being unruly on the flight, thereby leading to her being banned for life by the […]

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15 h. ago Kaduna Police Nab 13 Cattle Rustlers, Recover 27 Stolen Cattle

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested thirteen (13) suspected cattle rustlers and recovered twenty-seven (27) rustled cattle in a major breakthrough against banditry in the state. The arrests were made on Sunday, August 17, 2025, following credible intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Toll Gate Division. Acting swiftly, the DPO mobilised […]

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17 h. ago National Women’s Basketball League: Zenith Bank, NBBF Set For Second Phase

Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), organisers of the annual domestic league, and their sponsors, Zenith Bank PLC, are gearing up for the second phase of the 2025 Women’s Basketball League, scheduled to take place across both the Atlantic and Savannah conferences. The second phase is set to run from 24th August to 1st September. Felix Awogu, […]

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17 h. ago 2025 NYG: Delta Athletes Begin Camping, Bayelsa Shines In Zonal Elimination

Defending champions of the National Youth Games (NYG), Team Delta have entered closed camping ahead of the 9th edition, which will take place from 26th August to 6th September in Asaba. Over 600 athletes from Team Delta are camped at St. Brigid’s School hostel, the Delta Sports Commission hostel, and the Hockey hostel located in […]

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19 h. ago NYG Zonal Elimination: Team Nasarawa stuns rivals, grabs 4 tickets to Asaba showdown

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Team Nasarawa has defied the odds to qualify for four sporting events at the North Central Zonal Eliminations of the 9th National Youth Games, leaving heavyweights in shock and setting their sights on Asaba, Delta State, where the main games will hold from August 26 to September 6, 2025. The state […] The post NYG Zonal Elimination: Team Nasarawa stuns rivals, grabs 4 tickets to Asaba showdown appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Cybersecurity: Police train 192 personnel on Athena Forensic Intelligence Solution

Tribune Online Cybersecurity: Police train 192 personnel on Athena Forensic Intelligence Solution According to the statement, the capacity-building training, which was held from July 9 to August 15, involved 192 officers drawn from the 36 state commands... Cybersecurity: Police train 192 personnel on Athena Forensic Intelligence Solution Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Edo Assembly resumes, receives Okpebholo’s nominees, clears former Speaker

Tribune Online Edo Assembly resumes, receives Okpebholo’s nominees, clears former Speaker Following the reading, the Speaker, Hon. Blessing Sheriff Agbebaku, referred the Governor’s requests to the House Committee on Rules, Business, and Government House for further legislative action. Edo Assembly resumes, receives Okpebholo’s nominees, clears former Speaker Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Delta athletes begin camping for 9th NYG, as Bayelsa shines in zonal elimination

Defending champions of the National Youth Games (NYG), Team Delta, has moved into a closed camping ahead the 9th edition holding from August 26 to September 6 in Asaba. Over 600 athletes from Team Delta are camped at St. Brigid’s school hostel, Asaba, Delta Sports Commision hostel as well as the Hockey hostel located at […] The post Delta athletes begin camping for 9th NYG, as Bayelsa shines in zonal elimination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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