30 m. ago Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 to rule on EFCC’s request to ‘cross

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 26 for ruling on the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to “cross-examine” its own witness, Nicholas Ojehomon in the alleged money laundering case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Justice Emeka Nwite […] The post Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 to rule on EFCC’s request to ‘cross-examine’ own witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 m. ago Court grants Action Alliance order to serve INEC, Mahmood Yakubu Contempt Form through substituted service

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital has granted the Action Alliance (AA) an order for substituted service of contempt form (Form 49) on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu. The Action Alliance and some members of the party had […] The post Court grants Action Alliance order to serve INEC, Mahmood Yakubu Contempt Form through substituted service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 m. ago Wike applies for natural development fund to complete FCT projects

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesome Ezenwo Wike, is seeking to access funds from the Natural Resources Development Fund (NRDF) to enable him to complete the projects in Abuja. Speaking during a courtesy call on the chairman of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr Mohammed Shehu, the chairman […] The post Wike applies for natural development fund to complete FCT projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 m. ago Alleged graft: EFCC vows to act on petition against Matawalle

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, assured protesters that it would act on a petition submitted to it by the All Progressives Congress Young Leaders Alliance (APC-YLA), on alleged financial graft against the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle. Some protesters, led by APC-YLA Convener, Mohammed Ireji, […] The post Alleged graft: EFCC vows to act on petition against Matawalle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Yahaya Bello: Court Adjourns To June 26 For Ruling On EFFC’s Request To Cross

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of the alleged money laundering case instituted against the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to June 26, 27 and July 4 and 5, for ruling on the request by the prosecution to “cross-examine” the 3rd […]

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1 hour ago DSS Arrests Five Suspects Over Alleged  Kidnapping, Killing Of One

Department of State Services has arrested five suspects over the abduction and gruesome killing of a one-year-old girl, Sakina Mamuda, in Duhun Bake village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State. Speaking during press briefing, on Thursday, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isah Dederi, Dederi noted that the suspects identify as […] The post DSS Arrests Five Suspects Over Alleged  Kidnapping, Killing Of One-Year-Old Girl In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Kebbi Govt. releases N266.964m tuition fees for 100 students in India

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris has released the sum of N266,964,560 as tuition fees for the 100 students studying in various universities in India. Commissioner for Higher Education,Alhaji Isah Abubakar Tunga confirmed this during a press briefing in his office, Birnin Kebbi. Tunga, represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary, […] The post Kebbi Govt. releases N266.964m tuition fees for 100 students in India appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Kano Approves N2m For Compensation To Communities Affected By Road Project

The Kano state government has approved over N2 million in compensation for communities affected by the Kabuga to Dayi federal road project. The state commissioner for Special Duties, Nasiru Garo, said the affected communities include those in the Ungoggo, Rimin Gado, Tofa, Kabo, and Gwarzo Local Government Areas, respectively. While briefing affected community members, the […]

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5 h. ago Implement Pension Increment For Retirees, PenCom Charges Sanwo

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to extend periodic pension increases currently enjoyed by Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) retirees to those under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to boost their monthly pensions. The director-general of PenCom,  Omolola Oloworaran, made the request during a courtesy visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu […]

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5 h. ago North West Dev’t Commission Cancels Foreign Scholarship Scheme

The North West Development Commission (NWDC) has cancelled its recently announced foreign scholarship scheme, citing a new directive from the federal government to prioritise local educational development. The announcement was made in a post on the commission’s official X handle where it explained that the decision was in line with the federal government’s commitment to […]

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5 h. ago Airtel to double Nigerian capital investments after profitability return

Airtel Nigeria, with 58.26 million subscribers, has announced plans to double its capital investments in the country. This is coming read more Airtel to double Nigerian capital investments after profitability return

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7 h. ago Bauchi Govt Signs $158m Value Chain Agreement To Boost Agriculture, Economic Growth

The Bauchi State government has signed a $158 million financial agreement to implement the value chain development programme in the state. The programme, co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French Development Agency (AFD), and the federal government, is set to be executed across ten northern states, including Bauchi, Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, […]

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7 h. ago INEC yet to decide on LP, PDP leadership disagreements – Yakubu

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it was yet to take any decision on the protracted leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) after the recent Supreme Court judgments. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, in a statement by Rotimi Oyekanmi, urged Nigerians to […] The post INEC yet to decide on LP, PDP leadership disagreements – Yakubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Media Summit: Ewhrudjakpo Urges Journalists On Investigative Reporting, Innovation

Journalists in Bayelsa State and across Nigeria have been urged to return to the core of investigative journalism, just as it was during the days of Ray Ekpu and Dele Giwa. The call was made by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, during the inaugural Bayelsa Media Summit held at the D.S.P. […]

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7 h. ago Court rules FCCPC has no authority to regulate prices in free market economy

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has no legal power to control or regulate prices in a free market economy, reinforcing the constitutional right to unfettered market operations in Nigeria. The ruling, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, came in a suit filed by Multichoice […] The post Court rules FCCPC has no authority to regulate prices in free market economy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for regional development commission nominees

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has submitted a list of nominees for three newly established regional development commissions to the Senate, requesting their screening and confirmation. The request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session. The commissions are the South-West Development Commission (SWDC), the North-Central […] The post Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for regional development commission nominees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Yahaya Bello: No Funds Transfer From Kogi Govt To Abuja School, EFCC Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nicholas Ojehomon, told Justice Emeka Nweze of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that neither the Kogi State Government nor any of its local governments ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American International School in Abuja as school fees. The 3rd […]

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10 h. ago Interswitch launches EMR platform at Enugu orthopaedic hospital

Interswitch, through its health-tech subsidiary Interswitch eClat, has deployed its Electronic Medical Records (EMR) platform, eClinic, in the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu (NOHE). Commissioned by the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, the Enugu deployment marks the fourth rollout of eClinic in federal health institutions, following successful implementations in Osun, Ogun and Edo […] The post Interswitch launches EMR platform at Enugu orthopaedic hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Alleged Forgery: AGF Files Fresh Charges Against Lawyer, Others

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) has filed fresh charges against a legal practitioner, Bob Chiedozie Ugu and five others bordering on alleged forgery of title documents, theft, conspiracy and impersonation. The Commissioner of Police  had initially filed a 7-count charge marked No: FCT/HC/CR/302/2023, against Bob Chiedozie Ugu; Samuel Udo-Imeh; Ifeanyi Abaekwueme and a […]

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10 h. ago Federal Gov’t Commissions N5.73bn Water Supply Scheme In Yobe

The federal government has commissioned the 3,200 million litres per day (MLD) Gashua Water Supply Scheme in Bade local government area of Yobe State, a step toward improving access to clean and safe water in the country’s North East. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, officially inaugurated the facility on behalf of […]

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