66 m. ago Rep urges INEC to probe minister over alleged forgery of 2023 election results

By Lukman Olabiyi A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Ogah, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to launch an investigation into the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, over alleged forgery of polling unit results during the 2023 general elections. In a letter dated April 14 […] The post Rep urges INEC to probe minister over alleged forgery of 2023 election results appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ICPC Probes NELFUND Over N71.2bn Discrepancy In Student Loan Disbursement

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched investigations into alleged discrepancies surrounding the disbursement of student loans by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This was disclosed in a statement by the commission on Thursday, stating that the Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, officials of the Central Bank […]

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5 h. ago SEC Warns Nigerians Against Investing In Suspected Ponzi Platform Tofro

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has uncovered a suspected illegal investment platform identified as Tofro.Com (Tofro), warning Nigerians against falling for their antics by obtaining their money through promise of high returns. The commission raised the alarm in a notice issued on Thursday and made available to journalists. In the notice, SEC warned that […]

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5 h. ago Kaduna agric interventions second to none, says commissioner

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has significantly boosted agriculture, surpassing all previous administrations through increased funding, new schemes, and enhanced farmer support. Commissioner for Agriculture Alhaji Murtala Dabo, speaking at a quarterly ministerial press briefing, revealed that the 2025 budget allocates N74.2 billion to agriculture, representing 9.36% of the total budget. […] The post Kaduna agric interventions second to none, says commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago May Day: TY Buratai Foundation urges Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has urged President Bola Tinubu to raise the minimum wage in 2025 under the Renewed Hope Agenda to help workers meet the high socio-economic demands of daily life. The Foundation also extended warm regards to Nigeria’s labour force, encouraging their commitment to national development as […] The post May Day: TY Buratai Foundation urges Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago RMAFC urges FG to review revenue formula, notes challenges in LG fund remittances

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently review the revenue allocation formula to reflect changing realities as mandated by the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended). The Commission also identified legal constraints hindering the implementation of the Supreme Court’s July 11, 2024, […] The post RMAFC urges FG to review revenue formula, notes challenges in LG fund remittances appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago CAC, EFCC Certificates Not Substitute For Registration, SEC Warns Investors

The director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has issued a warning to Nigerians about firms that claim their registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and possession of a SCUML certificate from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) authorise them to operate investment schemes in Nigeria. Agama shared this […]

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8 h. ago No Political Favoritism In EFCC’s Fight Against Corruption – Olukoyede

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, issued a stern warning to members of all political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party (LP), about engaging in corruption. Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, Olukoyede emphasised that anyone found guilty of stealing public funds, irrespective […] The post No Political Favoritism In EFCC’s Fight Against Corruption – Olukoyede appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago PDP Moves To Reclaim Kaduna, Decries Insecurity, Poor Governance

The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has signaled its readiness to take back power in the 2027 elections, citing growing disillusionment with the All Progressives Congress (APC) under Governor Uba Sani. State PDP Chairman, Chief Edward Percy Masha, in a statement issued Wednesday, said his leadership has prioritized reconciliation and grassroots […] The post PDP Moves To Reclaim Kaduna, Decries Insecurity, Poor Governance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago DisCos Record N191.75bn Revenue In February As Collection Efficiency Rises

The 12 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country collected total bills of N191.75 billion in February 2025, according to the latest Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) factsheet. The NERC Factsheet for February 2025 released on Wednesday, showed that collection efficiency rose to 77.97 per cent , marking a 6.56 per cent increase compared to […]

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14 h. ago 2027: North population’ll determine winner of presidential election –ACF

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Rising from a meeting in Kaduna yesterday, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) categorically took a critical look at the 2027 presidential election, concluding that North has the population, land mass and one voice to decide who wins the election. In his opening remarks at the […] The post 2027: North population’ll determine winner of presidential election –ACF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Insecurity: Northern group charges Tinubu to legalise firearms’ use

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Piqued by the spate of insecurity, the Arewa Grassroots Leaders Assembly (AGLA), has charged President Bola Tinubu, to legalize the use of firearms, specifically for rural communities to defend themselves. It condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara states, lamenting that the carnage was becoming […] The post Insecurity: Northern group charges Tinubu to legalise firearms’ use appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Court Orders Immediate Release Of Achimugu From EFCC Custody

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to within 24 hours, release from its detention facility, a business woman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu. The order, delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, emphasized the primacy of due process and the fundamental rights of the accused amid ongoing investigations […]

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19 h. ago Federal Gov’t Presents Licence To Isaac Balami Varsity Of Aeronautic As Institution Kicks Off

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially presented the approved licence for the immediate take-off of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had recently approved the university during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. The approval of the university whose licence had been […]

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21 h. ago Delta CP orders arrest of vigilante member for killing Ogwashi

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta State Police Command Commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered the arrest of Ike Peter, a 25-year-old member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Ogwashi-Uku, for allegedly shooting and killing Peter Eyorowalebo, a 29-year-old final-year Science Laboratory Technology student at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku. The incident occurred on […] The post Delta CP orders arrest of vigilante member for killing Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic student appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Achimugu: EFCC upholds bail conditions as court orders her release

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has affirmed it will enforce the bail conditions imposed on businesswoman Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, despite a Federal High Court in Abuja ordering her release on those terms on Wednesday, April 30. Justice Inyang Ekwo directed the EFCC to expedite Achimugu’s release after her earlier […] The post Achimugu: EFCC upholds bail conditions as court orders her release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Federal govt presents license to Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management as school kicks off

The National Universities Commission, NUC, has officially presented the approved license for the immediate takeoff of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management. President Tinubu recently approved the university during a Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting held at the State House, Abuja. The approval of the university, whose license had been pending for the past […] The post Federal govt presents license to Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management as school kicks off appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Legal Scholar Warns Agbakoba Against ‘Legal Missteps’ In Akpabio

A prominent legal scholar, Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, has issued a stern warning to human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, over his public interventions in the ongoing sexual harassment controversy involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In an open letter dated April 30, 2025, Dr. Jaja […]

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23 h. ago CBEX: Foreigner declared wanted by EFCC over investment fraud

A foreign national named Elie Bitar has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud linked to the online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The development is contained in an official bulletin issued by EFCC, wherein Bitar, 41, is accused of defrauding multiple […] The post CBEX: Foreigner declared wanted by EFCC over investment fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago May Day: Textile workers laud FG for establishing Textile Development Board

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna As Nigeria workers celebrate the 2025 Workers Day the National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration for the establishment of the Textile and Garment Development Board This was contained in a Statement signed by Peters Godonu and Ali Baba, President […] The post May Day: Textile workers laud FG for establishing Textile Development Board appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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