4 h. ago “NFF Board Must Resign If Super Eagles Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup” – Mikel Obi

Ex-Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has insisted that the Nigeria Football Federation board must resign should the country fail to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Thursday, speaking on the Obi One Podcast, the former Chelsea midfielder cautioned that failing to qualify for the World Cup for a second consecutive time […] The post “NFF Board Must Resign If Super Eagles Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup” – Mikel Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Insecurity: No agency can secure Nigeria’s borders alone — IGP Egbetokun

Tribune Online Insecurity: No agency can secure Nigeria’s borders alone — IGP Egbetokun The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday declared that “no single agency can secure Nigeria's borders alone,” stressing that “the complexity of modern threats demands unity of purpose” to defeat the multifaceted security challenges facing the country. Insecurity: No agency can secure Nigeria’s borders alone — IGP Egbetokun Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Borno: Army, civil defence deepen ties in fight against Boko Haram

Tribune Online Borno: Army, civil defence deepen ties in fight against Boko Haram Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have pledged to strengthen collaboration in the fight against Borno: Army, civil defence deepen ties in fight against Boko Haram Tribune Online

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8 h. ago FTC students to learn brick laying, CNG conversion, Keke repairs in new curriculum

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has announced a new curriculum for technical education in a bold reform to secure a brighter future for Nigeria’s youth. The government said the new curriculum was designed to reduce overload, build strong trade competencies, align with global standards, and prepare young Nigerians for the jobs of the […] The post FTC students to learn brick laying, CNG conversion, Keke repairs in new curriculum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Central Bank, Securities Exchange Approve Wema Bank’s N150bn Rights Issue

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have approved Wema Bank Plc’s N150 billion rights issue. The bank concluded its Rights Issue on May 21st,2025, having opened the Issue on April 14th,2025. This Rights Issue was undertaken in response to the CBN’s directive on the recapitalisation of banks in […]

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11 h. ago Land scandal: Archbishop Ibezim secures court injunction against EFFC arrest

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of the Diocese of Awka, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Alex Ibezim has secured an interim court injunction stopping Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting him. The Bishop had been accused of illegal sale of landed property belonging […] The post Land scandal: Archbishop Ibezim secures court injunction against EFFC arrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Environmentalist warns Nigeria against depending on GMOs for food security

Tribune Online Environmentalist warns Nigeria against depending on GMOs for food security The Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has reiterated his call on Nigerians to reject genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and what he described as “food colonialism” in the country. Bassey  made the call in a keynote address delivered at the National Symposium on GMOs in Abuja, saying that […] Environmentalist warns Nigeria against depending on GMOs for food security Tribune Online

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42 h. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: NFF Denies Rebuking Ekong, Dessers Over 1

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has distanced itself from a controversial press release that singled out Captain Troost Ekong and Cyriel Dessers for blame following the Super Eagles’ disappointing 1-1 draw against South Africa in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. Nigeria needed a victory to maintain their hopes of securing […]

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45 h. ago Onitsha killings: Moghalu suspends campaign, decries abuse of arms by Anambra security outfits, task forces

By Moses Akaigwe The Labour Party candidate in the November 8 governorship election in Anambra, Dr George Moghalu, has suspended his campaign for one week as a mark of respect for the four traders shot dead by operatives of the state’s enforcement agency at the popular Onitsha Main Market. Dr Moghalu also visited the scene […] The post Onitsha killings: Moghalu suspends campaign, decries abuse of arms by Anambra security outfits, task forces appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Gombe: NSCDC hosts first stakeholders’ meeting on protection of critical infrastructure

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has convened its inaugural state-level coordination meeting with operators and stakeholders of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), in line with directives from the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). The engagement, held under the leadership of […] The post Gombe: NSCDC hosts first stakeholders’ meeting on protection of critical infrastructure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Enugu Govt produces innovative green energy, safe cooking stove

The Enugu State Government has designed and produced an innovative green energy and safe cooking stoves meant to secure Nigeria read more Enugu Govt produces innovative green energy, safe cooking stove

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54 h. ago NSCDC Apprehends 5 Suspects Over Illegal Fuel Dealing In Zamfara

The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended five suspected people allegedly dealing with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) linked to bandits activities. Parading the exhibits of the illegal PMS belonging to the suspects yesterday, the state commandant Sani Mustapha, said the arrests of the suspects was carried out […]

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57 h. ago Dialogue key to solving 70% of N’Central’s security issues –Presidency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has emphasised that nearly 70 percent of the North Central’s security problems are resolvable through community-centred, nonviolent approaches. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for North Central Nigeria, Abiodun Essiet, stated this yesterday during a capacity-building training session for the North-Central stakeholders at the State House […] The post Dialogue key to solving 70% of N’Central’s security issues –Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago State adoption of Contributory Pension Scheme: Challenges, road ahead

The Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) was introduced as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious social security reforms, designed to tackle decades read more State adoption of Contributory Pension Scheme: Challenges, road ahead

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67 h. ago FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity

Tribune Online FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Olusola Odumosu, said that the 174 newly trained personnel would FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity Tribune Online

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69 h. ago N11.45bn Enugu school project: EFCC secures more backings to probe Sujimoto

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the support of Global Gender Safety and Moral Development (GGSMD), to probe the Chief Executive of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele, for allegedly misappropriating ₦11.45 billion meant for the construction of 22 smart schools in Enugu State. GGSMD Executive Director, Godwin […] The post N11.45bn Enugu school project: EFCC secures more backings to probe Sujimoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC

Tribune Online We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has organised a security stakeholders’ coordination and interface meeting aimed at protecting critical national assets and infrastructure in the state, stressing that there will be no compromise on vandalisation of such assets. The state-level security stakeholders’ meeting was held on Tuesday at the NSCDC […] We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC Tribune Online

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2 d. ago FCT NSCDC to deploy 174 newly trained personnel to tackle insecurity

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has graduated 174 personnel from read more FCT NSCDC to deploy 174 newly trained personnel to tackle insecurity

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3 d. ago Edo massacre: NSCDC CG orders officers to go after killers of 8 security men

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered a Special Intelligence Squad of the corps to comb the forests and arrest the killers of eight civil defence officers. The CG also ordered the rescue of a Chinese expatriate kidnapped at […] The post Edo massacre: NSCDC CG orders officers to go after killers of 8 security men appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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