38 m. ago Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed appoints 168 aides across 20 LGAs

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved the appointment of 168 aides to enhance governance across the state’s 20 local government areas (LGAs). The appointees include Principal Special Assistants (PSAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), Special Assistants (SAs), and Personal Assistants (PAs), selected based on merit, experience, political background, and leadership […] The post Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed appoints 168 aides across 20 LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 m. ago Edo revokes appointments of three traditional rulers, reinstates Danesi

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Executive Council has revoked the appointments of three traditional rulers and reinstated one. The decisions, announced by Secretary to the State Government Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., affect rulers in Etsako West and Etsako East Local Government Areas (LGAs). The council revoked Umoru Inusa Umoru’s appointment as Aidenogie of […] The post Edo revokes appointments of three traditional rulers, reinstates Danesi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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70 m. 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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92 m. ago Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A group of Nigerian lawyers has called on the United States and the international community to pressure the Nigerian government to rescind its decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a protest march to the US embassy in Abuja yesterday, the lawyers under the […] The post Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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93 m. ago Education Minister Presents Provisional Licences To 11 New Varsities

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa presented provisional licences to 11 newly approved private universities on Wednesday in Abuja. The universities include City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State; University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State; Eranova University, Mabushi, FCT; Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun Annex; and Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State. Others are Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, […]

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2 h. ago CONUA petitions education minister on N50bn EAA, seeks merit

By Gabriel Dike The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has demanded that the implementation of the approved N50 billion Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) for staff unions in federal universities should be based on merit. CONUA National President Dr Niyi Sunmonu raised serious concerns about the misinterpretation and misapplication of the Earned Academic Allowance, which is […] The post CONUA petitions education minister on N50bn EAA, seeks merit-based implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kano to spend N51.5 billion on critical Infrastructures, public service development 

The Kano State Executive Council has approved an unprecedented ₦51.5 billion for critical infrastructure and public service delivery. read more Kano to spend N51.5 billion on critical Infrastructures, public service development 

Economics

4 h. ago Tinubu hails Dangote’s appointment into World Bank investment lab

President Bola Tinubu has described Aliko Dangote’s appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, as “apt”, given his read more Tinubu hails Dangote’s appointment into World Bank investment lab

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4 h. ago Insecurity: Northern group blows hot, charges Tinubu to legalize 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 blows hot, charges Tinubu to legalize firearms’ use appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu on within 24 hours

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to grant businesswoman Aisha read more Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu on within 24 hours

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5 h. ago Tinubu congratulates Dangote on World Bank appointment, hails his transformative impact

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on his recent appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, describing the recognition as well-deserved and timely. The lab is a high-level advisory body focused on promoting private investment and job creation in emerging economies. In a […] The post Tinubu congratulates Dangote on World Bank appointment, hails his transformative impact appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Individual linked to illegal arms procurement not  a serving member of UK Armed Forces – BHC 

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The British High Commission, Abuja, has said that the individual identified in recent Nigerian media reporting with regards to illegal arms procurement is not a serving member of the United Kingdom Armed Forces.  A spokesperson from the British High Commission stated this in a terse statement issued in Abuja and made […] The post Individual linked to illegal arms procurement not  a serving member of UK Armed Forces – BHC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

6 h. ago Aisha Achimugu makes court appearance in alleged money laundering case

Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu was presented before the Federal High Court in Abuja by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the alleged money laundering case. Daily Sun reported that Achimugu was apprehended and detained by EFCC operatives after she was ordered by Justice Inyang Ekwo to honour the invitation by the anti-graft […] The post Aisha Achimugu makes court appearance in alleged money laundering case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

7 h. ago Firms move to drive inclusion with Kano career fair for PWDs

In a major milestone for inclusive employment in Northern Nigeria, Blakskill Limited in partnership with Sightsavers and the Digital Bridge read more Firms move to drive inclusion with Kano career fair for PWDs

Transport

7 h. ago Tinubu Hails Dangote’s Appointment To World Bank Investment Lab

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, a body tasked with promoting investment and job creation in emerging economies. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, described the appointment as apt, given Dangote’s rich private […]

Politics

7 h. ago Gowon, Obasanjo, Anyaoku, Ibru, Monarchs, Others Honour Clark On May Day

Elder statesmen and eminent Nigerians will on May Day, this Thursday, converge on Lagos State to reflect on the life and times of late elder statesman and Niger Delta leader, Chief Edwin Clark. Clark, a former federal commissioner of information in the First Republic, died in February aged 97. Some of the dignitaries expected to […]

Politics

8 h. ago Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths knock EFCC over alleged disobedience to court order

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has condemned the arrest of businesswoman Aisha Achimugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Achimugu was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Her lawyer, Chief Chikaosolu Ojukwu, who confirmed her arrest said , “Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into […] The post Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths knock EFCC over alleged disobedience to court order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

10 h. ago “Kwankwaso Not Needed To Win Kano For Tinubu In 2027” – APC Youth Wing

A youth group under the aegis of ruling All Progressive Congress Youth and Students Council in Kano State, has opposed the return of former governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso. The group described Kwankwaso as politically irrelevant and a potential disruptor of the party’s growing unity and strength. This was disclosed on Tuesday, by Director-General […] The post “Kwankwaso Not Needed To Win Kano For Tinubu In 2027” – APC Youth Wing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NUPRC Seek Fair Pricing From Oil Producers To Meet Domestic Supply Obligations

Commission chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, has called on crude oil producers in Nigeria to ensure fair pricing practices to fulfil domestic crude oil supply obligations. Komolafe made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the managing director of TotalEnergies, Mattieu Bouyer, to the Commission’s headquarters, in Abuja. […]

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11 h. ago Lafarge Africa Shareholders Approve N19.33bn Final Dividend For 2024

Shareholders of Lafarge Africa Plc have approved N19.33 billion final dividend, representing N1.20 per share for the year ended December 31, 2024 They gave their approval at the Company 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. In the 2024 financial result, Lafarge Africa announced a remarkable revenue of N696.76 billion for the 2024 financial […]

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