5 m. ago MSM Petitions IGP, DSS, EFCC Over Alleged Defamation By Oduduwa Transparency Network

The MSM Group Limited has lodged formal complaints with security and anti-graft agencies accusing the Oduduwa Transparency Network (OTN) and its president, Mr. Mahmud Adebayo, of publishing malicious and defamatory statements against the company. In petitions addressed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Chairman […]

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47 m. ago Federal Gov’t Approves ₦142bn For Bus Terminals In 6 Geopolitical Zones

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of modern bus terminals in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones at a total cost of ₦142,028,576,008.17. Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, announced this while briefing State House correspondents after Wednesday’s FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Alkali said the contract was […]

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71 m. ago Stransact, NRS upskill corporates on how to navigate Nigeria’s new tax landscape

Stransact Chartered Accountants, in collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), on Wednesday, enlightened corporate taxpayers and business owners on read more Stransact, NRS upskill corporates on how to navigate Nigeria’s new tax landscape

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88 m. ago Kaduna govt commences reconstruction of Ahmadu Bello Stadium

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State government has commenced the full-scale reconstruction of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) to bring it up to international standards, following the formal transfer of ownership from the Federal Government. Speaking during an inspection tour of the facility in Kaduna on Wednesday, Commissioner of Information-Designate, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the […] The post Kaduna govt commences reconstruction of Ahmadu Bello Stadium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago DSM slams APC, PDP over Osun LG shutdown, calls for new polls

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) has lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for playing political games with local government matters in Osun State. The group, in a statement by its state coordinator and secretary, Alfred Adegoke and Kola Ibrahim, made available to journalists in Osogbo […] The post DSM slams APC, PDP over Osun LG shutdown, calls for new polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tambuwal: APC, EFCC have risen against the opposition, says ADC deputy youth leader

…detention a pure witch-hunt  From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Deputy National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chinonso Obasi, has described the recent interrogation and detention of the former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a pure witch-hunt and an attempt to silence the […] The post Tambuwal: APC, EFCC have risen against the opposition, says ADC deputy youth leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed plans to commence a two-week campaign on security, national symbols, disaster preparedness, and policies of the Federal Government. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, said the sensitisation would be taken across the 774 local government areas. He said: […] The post NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG launches nationwide campaign on security awareness, disaster preparedness

Tribune Online FG launches nationwide campaign on security awareness, disaster preparedness Let us use these two weeks to ignite a new spirit of patriotism, vigilance, unity, and responsibility that will carry us into a safer.... FG launches nationwide campaign on security awareness, disaster preparedness Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Drug War: Federal Gov’t Unveils 48 Operational Vehicles For NDLEA

The federal government has unveiled 48 new vehicles for the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Speaking at the event in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said that the administration of President BolaTinubu will continue to strengthen the NDLEA because of its strategic value to the […]

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2 h. ago Tinubu Pledges To Make Steel Sector Nigeria’s Industrial Backbone

President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve to reposition the steel sector as the industrial heart of Nigeria and the hub of the nation’s economic diversification. Accordingly, the President outlined ongoing efforts by his administration to revamp legacy projects in the sector, such as the Ajaokuta Steel Company, the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria, […]

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2 h. ago Lagos cries out over overstretching of its facilities by Ogun residents

By Lukman Olabiyi, Lagos The Lagos State government has expressed concern over the increasing pressure on its healthcare infrastructure due to the high number of patients from neighbouring states, particularly Ogun State. Speaking during a virtual session of Citizensgate 2.0, a civic engagement platform tagged “Sensitisation on Volunteerism: The Power of Community in Action”, the […] The post Lagos cries out over overstretching of its facilities by Ogun residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Aregbesola Leads ADC Membership Drive In Lagos, Says APC, PDP, LP Have Failed

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola said the party is positioned to rescue Nigeria in 2027 from what he called the destructive policies and governance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Aregbesola stated this while speaking at an ADC stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, and also accused the APC, […]

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3 h. ago Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released

By Seyi Babalola An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday,  discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air aircraft. Following the police’s formal withdrawal of the case, Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami dismissed the five-count charges against Emmanson. The charges said that Emmanson disrupted the peace on […] The post Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions

A special screening exercise for over 500 outstanding candidates below the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session will be conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to an announcement made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the screening will take place from September 22 to […] The post JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FG eyes $10bn investment drive, rallies top gas industry chiefs

The Federal Government is ramping up efforts to attract at least $10 billion in investments into Nigeria’s gas sector, bringing read more FG eyes $10bn investment drive, rallies top gas industry chiefs

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3 h. ago Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges

Comfort Emmanson, a passenger charged with unruly conduct and assault on an Ibom Air flight, was discharged on Wednesday by an Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State. Following the police’s withdrawal of the five charges against her, Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami discharged Emmason. Earlier, Festus Keyamo (SAN), the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, […] The post Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge

By Steve Agbota In order to cushion the effects of economic hardship in Nigeria, the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has called on President Bola Tinubu for an urgent reduction of the 7% surcharge on cargo clearance at the nation’s ports. In a letter dated, August 11, and signed […] The post Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Relief for Sokoto civil servants as state rolls out contributory health scheme

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto For years Hussaini Musa, a civil servant, had relied on out-of-pocket payments to treat his wife’s recurring illness, often forcing the family to choose between buying medicine and meeting other household needs. Now, with the launch of the Sokoto State Contributory Healthcare Scheme’s formal sector programme, Musa and thousands of other […] The post Relief for Sokoto civil servants as state rolls out contributory health scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago First Abia International Para Badminton Championship kicks off September 30

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   The first Abia International Para Badminton Championships and all African Para Badminton Championships will kick off in Umuahia, the Abia State capital on September 30. The State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu who disclosed this while flagging off events leading to the Championships said the event marks a defining moment in […] The post First Abia International Para Badminton Championship kicks off September 30 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Nigeria climbs 5 places, now 140 of 180 on global corruption index

Nigeria has inched up in the latest global corruption perception rankings released by Trading Economics, reflecting a modest shift in read more Nigeria climbs 5 places, now 140 of 180 on global corruption index

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