25 m. ago Only Govs Can Address Insecurity By Granting LG Autonomy – Ex

A former Benue State commissioner for Lands and Survey, John Tondu, has said only the 36 governors of the federation can address the worsening insecurity in the country by deliberately granting local autonomy as guaranteed by the constitution. Tondu noted that while governors usually pass the bulk to the federal government because it controls security […]

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52 m. ago We’ll continue to make clean naira notes available to Nigerians – CBN

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has renewed its commitment to ensure availability of clean currency, naira, to Nigerians. The country’s apex bank equally urged Nigerians to see the naira as a critical symbol of national unity hence they should respect and keep it clean. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, […] The post We’ll continue to make clean naira notes available to Nigerians – CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago Army Arrests 17 Suspects As 25 Families Of ISWAP Members Surrender

Twenty-five family members of ISWAP/JAS fighters have surrendered to troops of 202 Battalion in Bama LGA, Borno State. According to military sources, the move followed increased tempo of operations by troops leading to killing of three fighters and arrest of 17 suspects and recovery of assorted weapons in the region. Particularly, troops of 202 Battalion […]

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2 h. ago FG centralises C of O, permit, shoreline approvals under OSGOF

The Federal Government has directed that all applications for Certificates of Occupancy (C of O), permits, and survey plans along Nigeria’s shorelines must now be routed exclusively through the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF), following its recent move to the Presidency. Surveyor General of the Federation, Mr. Abudulganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, made […] The post FG centralises C of O, permit, shoreline approvals under OSGOF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Plateau Assembly Vows To Resist Relocation Of ITF Headquarters

The Plateau State House of Assembly, during a plenary session on Thursday, opposed the proposed relocation of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) headquarters from Jos. Presided over by Speaker Naanlong Daniel, the House unanimously resolved that relocating the ITF headquarters would severely impact the state’s economy and heritage. The House resolution followed a matter of […]

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6 h. ago Many Custodial Centres In Nigeria Built 100 Years Ago, 12 Undergoing Rehabilitation —Minister

  The Federal Government has said that at least 12 of the 246 custodial centres in Nigeria are undergoing rehabilitation. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi … Continue reading Many Custodial Centres In Nigeria Built 100 Years Ago, 12 Undergoing Rehabilitation —Minister The post Many Custodial Centres In Nigeria Built 100 Years Ago, 12 Undergoing Rehabilitation —Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago FCT Council Polls: INEC To Publish Candidates’ Biodata Monday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it will publish the personal details of candidates for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026, on Monday. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun disclosed this at the end of the Commission’s regular weekly meeting in […]

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10 h. ago INEC Relocates CVR Centres In Four Borno LGs To Maiduguri Over Insecurity

It, however, noted that the entire exercise would be conducted in three phases, starting from August 18, 2025, to August 30, 2026. The post INEC Relocates CVR Centres In Four Borno LGs To Maiduguri Over Insecurity appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Benue State Ministry of Education, has engaged school principals in Benue State to adopt strategic approaches to curb the high rate of human trafficking in the state. […] The post Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago PICTORIAL: 25 Family Members Of ISWAP Fighters Surrender In Borno

No fewer than 25 family members of ISWAP/JAS fighters have surrendered to troops of 202 Battalion in Bama local government area of Borno State. According to military sources, the move followed increased operations by troops, leading to the killing of three fighters and arrest of 17 suspects while assorted weapons were also recovered in the […]

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11 h. ago TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has expressed commitment to addressing the issue of abandoned and uncompleted projects in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions Echono, an architect, spoke on Thursday at the commissioning ceremony of a world-class International Conference Centre (ICC) at Bayero University, Kano. He disclosed […] The post TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago INEC, Army strengthen ties to boost electoral credibility in Plateau

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division and Operation SAFE read more INEC, Army strengthen ties to boost electoral credibility in Plateau

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18 h. ago $980m Private Capital Mobilised, 350 CNG Conversion Centres Built In 18 Months — FG

The number of vehicles converted so far has risen from about 4,000 to 100,000. The post $980m Private Capital Mobilised, 350 CNG Conversion Centres Built In 18 Months — FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills

By Damiete Braide The Cross River State Government is taking bold steps to boost its health security framework with the drafting of two landmark pieces of legislation, the Public Health Security Bill and the Animal Health Bill. Through the collaborative efforts of the State Ministries of Health and Justice, in partnership with the Nigeria Centre […] The post Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago CBN approves new board members for Infinity Microfinance Bank

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the appointment of Clara Oloniniyi as chairman and Aweh Duke Ebikeme as read more CBN approves new board members for Infinity Microfinance Bank

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21 h. ago Insecurity: Niger govt announces plans for reopening of schools in affected LGs

Tribune Online Insecurity: Niger govt announces plans for reopening of schools in affected LGs Niger State Government has announced its plans for the reopening of public schools in local government areas significantly Insecurity: Niger govt announces plans for reopening of schools in affected LGs Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Osun 2026: INEC seeks media support in campaign against vote buying

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the support of the media in the campaign against vote buying to ensure the success of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, who gave the assurance at the state office of the commission during the […] The post Osun 2026: INEC seeks media support in campaign against vote buying appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG

From Idu Jude, Abuja As the world prepares for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Nigeria and other African nations have been advised to abandon the habit of soliciting climate aid and instead position themselves as prime destinations for green economy investment. Professor George Nwangwu, Director-General of the Global Centre […] The post COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Keffi Jailbreak: Governor Sule Decries Congestion At Facility

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has called for expeditious action on cases awaiting trial at the Keffi Medium Correctional Centre. Governor Sule made the call when he visited the facility on Wednesday, following a jailbreak where 16 inmates escaped. Our correspondent gathered that most of the inmates awaiting trial in the facility are those whose […]

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23 h. ago How home relocation services can transform urban housing in Lagos

Nigeria’s housing crisis – particularly in states like Lagos – is a reflection of rapid urbanisation colliding with inadequate housing read more How home relocation services can transform urban housing in Lagos

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