39 m. ago NUPRC Hailed On Transparency, Efficiency In Petroleum Regulation

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been commended for transparency and efficiency by the Public Space Tracker in West Africa. In a statement, the organisation commended NUPRC Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, for setting a new benchmark for accountability and efficiency in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. According to the group’s convener, Dr. […]

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3 h. ago Court refuses to stop INEC from recognising Mark, Aregbesola ADC leadership

From Godwin Tsa and Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has refused to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) pending the hearing of the substantive suit. Specifically, Justice Emeka Nwite declined the three prayers sought in the […] The post Court refuses to stop INEC from recognising Mark, Aregbesola ADC leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Party registration: ADA, ATP, ANC, 11 others meet initial requirements –INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says only 14 out of 171 associations seeking registration as political parties met the requirements to proceed to the next stage. Mr Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement after the commission’s regular meeting in Abuja, yesterday. Olumekun said […] The post Party registration: ADA, ATP, ANC, 11 others meet initial requirements –INEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Consumer Protection Commission Resolves 9,091 Complaints, Recovers N10bn

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said it had successfully resolved 9,091 consumer complaints in the six months from March to August 2025, recovering over N10 billion on behalf of affected Nigerians. FCCPC said that banking and fintech services were the leading sources of consumer complaints in Nigeria between March and August 2025, […]

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5 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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6 h. ago Party Registration: INEC Prequalifies 14 Associations, Disqualifies 157

Of the 171 associations which submitted letters of intent for registration as political parties, 14 have met the requirements to proceed to the next stage while 157 did not. The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) national commissioner and chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja […]

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6 h. ago Crude Oil Losses Have Dropped To 9,600 Barrels Daily – Nigeria’s Upstream Regulator

Nigeria’s upstream oil sector is experiencing a significant decline in crude oil losses from theft and metering issues, reaching the lowest levels the industry has seen since 2009. According to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), daily losses fell to 9,600 barrels per day (bpd) in July 2025, marking a milestone […]

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6 h. ago 2025 Easter Pilgrimage: NCPC boss inspects aircraft in Turkey

Tribune Online 2025 Easter Pilgrimage: NCPC boss inspects aircraft in Turkey Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has conducted an inspection of the aircraft designated for pilgrims in Antalya, Turkey, in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Easter Pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. Bishop Adegbite arrived in Turkey on September 5, 2025, where he was warmly welcomed by Mr. […] 2025 Easter Pilgrimage: NCPC boss inspects aircraft in Turkey Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Bauchi Sacks Education Officer Over Sexual Harassment, Misconduct

Bauchi State government through the State Civil Service Commission (CSC), has dismissed Mr. Emos N. Joshua, a principal assistant education officer of Government College, Azare, for gross misconduct bordering on sexual harassment. A statement issued yesterday by the commission’s information officer, Saleh Umar, revealed that the decision was reached during the commission’s 32nd plenary session […]

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7 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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7 h. ago ICPC recovered N7.2b, N43.3m in N’West, N’East since 2023 –Aliyu

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Adamu Aliyu, yesterday in Kano,  Kano State declared that the Commission recovered a total of N7.269 billion and N43.335 million in the North – West and North-  Eastern region from 2023 to date. The ICPC boss ,who disclosed this […] The post ICPC recovered N7.2b, N43.3m in N’West, N’East since 2023 –Aliyu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago 2027: Political parties may swell to 32 as INEC considers 14 for registration

Tribune Online 2027: Political parties may swell to 32 as INEC considers 14 for registration Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has indicated that 14 out of the 171 associations that 2027: Political parties may swell to 32 as INEC considers 14 for registration Tribune Online

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12 h. ago After Viral Video Of Dilapidated Hospital, Kebbi Governor Suspends Health Commissioner

Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has suspended the Commissioner for Health, Yunusa Isma’il, over alleged dereliction of duty. The suspension, which took immediate effect, was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida. According to the statement, the governor directed the commissioner to […]

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12 h. ago Why we made late payments for 2025 hajj services — NAHCON boss

Tribune Online Why we made late payments for 2025 hajj services — NAHCON boss The Chairman/CEO, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, on Thursday, explained that Why we made late payments for 2025 hajj services — NAHCON boss Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Kachikwu Says David Mark On Borrowed Time In ADC, Berates INEC Chairman

The the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Dumebi Kachikwu, has criticised the party’s leadership led by former Senate President David Mark, describing it as “a group on borrowed time,” while also blasting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as “irresponsible.” Kachikwu, speaking on Channels Television’s […]

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13 h. ago Kyari arrest: CNPP, CSOs commend EFCC, demand further investigation

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), in collaboration with the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the arrest of the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. The group, in a joint […] The post Kyari arrest: CNPP, CSOs commend EFCC, demand further investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago New Parties: 14 Associations Scale First Hurdle As INEC Disqualifies 157 Others

Out of the total of 171 associations that submitted letters of intent for registration as political parties, 14 have met the requirements to proceed to the next stage while 157 others failed scale through. The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in […]

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13 h. ago Abuse of national symbols won’t be tolerated henceforth – NOA

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has warned that abuse of national symbols in the country will no longer be tolerated. John Asanye, the Cross River Director of the agency, disclosed this during the launch of the National Sensitisation Campaign in the state. “Respect for our national symbols is a must. In […] The post Abuse of national symbols won’t be tolerated henceforth – NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago NDLEA Recovers 112kg Of Cannabis At Kano Accident Scene, Arrests 2 Suspects

Operatives of Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recovered 150 blocks and three sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 112 kilograms in an accident that occurred along the Zaria-Kano Road. Spokesperson of the Command, Sadiq Maigatari, in a statement, disclosed that the incident occurred around 6am on Saturday September 6, […]

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16 h. ago NBA To Prove Wrongdoing By Clippers Over Leonard Deal, Says Commissioner

Silver said he had "very broad powers in these situations" to levy sanctions but would only do so if the league probe confirms wrongdoing. The post NBA To Prove Wrongdoing By Clippers Over Leonard Deal, Says Commissioner appeared first on Channels Television.

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