3 h. ago Zenith Bank Marks 35th Anniversary, Honours Pioneer Customers, Long

As part of activities to mark its 35 years anniversary, Zenith Bank Plc has awarded commemorative awards and plaques to pioneer customers and long-serving staff, who have served meritoriously for 25 years and above in recognition of their immense contributions to the success of the bank. Speaking at the, commemorative dinner, group managing director and […]

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4 h. ago Drug users need help not punishment, group tells African govts

By Zika Bobby A group, West Africa Drug Policy Network, has called on African governments to stop punishing drug users but instead reform them through a series of rehabilitation measures. The organisation said drug use should be treated primarily as a public health issue and not a criminal one, adding that putting persons in this […] The post Drug users need help not punishment, group tells African govts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Zenith Bank marks 35 years anniversary, celebrates pioneer customers, long

Amidst pomp and pageantry layered with a mixture of glitz and glamour, Zenith Bank Plc marked its 35th year anniversary with a commemorative Chairman’s Dinner at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, August 15, 2025. In recognition of their immense contributions to the success of the brand, the […] The post Zenith Bank marks 35 years anniversary, celebrates pioneer customers, long-serving staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Ezeh succeeds Ubajaka as ALBON president, pledges to uplift luxury bus transportation

By Moses Akaigwe Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON), the central body of long distance, inter-state transporters in Nigeria, has elected a new executive council to run the affairs of the body for a renewable term of two years. The smooth and rancour-free transition saw the outgoing national president, Mr. Nonso Ubajaka, hand […] The post Ezeh succeeds Ubajaka as ALBON president, pledges to uplift luxury bus transportation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NDLEA Arrests Mother, Son, Others In Nationwide Crackdown On Cannabis, Tramadol

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old woman, Muyibat Mumuni, and her 25-year-old son, Faruk, in Mushin, Lagos, for allegedly storing and distributing a large consignment of cannabis. According to NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, operatives stormed Ladega Street on Wednesday, August 13, where they raided the suspects’ hideout and recovered 298 […] The post NDLEA Arrests Mother, Son, Others In Nationwide Crackdown On Cannabis, Tramadol appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago “Your Truck Just Killed Three People In Auchi” – Pastor Suleman Slams Dangote For Employing Untrained Boys On Drugs To Drive

Popular Nigerian cleric, Apostle Johnson Sulaiman, has publicly criticized Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, following a tragic accident allegedly caused by a Dangote truck in Auchi, Edo State. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred near the headquarters of Omega Fire Ministries in Auchi, where Apostle Sulaiman is the presiding pastor. Reports confirmed that a Dangote […] The post “Your Truck Just Killed Three People In Auchi” – Pastor Suleman Slams Dangote For Employing Untrained Boys On Drugs To Drive appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Kirikiri Customs hand over 2,858 cartons of expired contraband drugs to NDLEA

…rakes in N89.2bn in 6 months By Chinelo Obogo The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized and handed over cartons of expired drugs to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The  Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Eghosa Edeldouk said this during a press conference this week where she also […] The post Kirikiri Customs hand over 2,858 cartons of expired contraband drugs to NDLEA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Digital lifestyle enablement, innovation key to identity transformation – Banigbe

Digital lifestyle enablement, innovation and customer experience are the major pillars driving the identity transformation of T2, Obafemi Banigbe, Chief read more Digital lifestyle enablement, innovation key to identity transformation – Banigbe

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18 h. ago Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Intercepts Expired Drugs, Generates N89.2bn In First Half Of 2025

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the weekend announced that its enforcement team successfully intercepted two forty-foot containers, identified as HLBU 1067338 and HLBU 2239792, containing expired pharmaceutical products. The cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized consignment was estimated at N130 million. Speaking to journalists in Lagos, […] The post Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Intercepts Expired Drugs, Generates N89.2bn In First Half Of 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin in Delta, intercepts N7.8bn opioids in Rivers

By Godwin Tsa, Abuja After a three-year manhunt, a 36-year-old notorious drug kingpin, Sunday Ibigide, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for drug trafficking offences. Ibigide was apprehended in Asaba, Delta State, while attempting to move 250 blocks of skunk weighing 138 kilograms in his distribution bus. A […] The post NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin in Delta, intercepts N7.8bn opioids in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Notorious Drug Kingpin Arrested In Delta As NDLEA Intercepts N7.8bn Opioids In Rivers

Three years after launching a manhunt for him over drug trafficking offences, a notorious drug kingpin, 36-year-old Sunday Ibigide, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Asaba, Delta State, while attempting to move 250 blocks of skunk weighing 138 kilograms with his distribution bus. Ibigide came under searchlight […]

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31 h. ago Customs, NES strengthen ties to promote economic development

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja  Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) are set to deepen their collaboration to drive national economic growth ahead of the Society’s annual conference, scheduled for September 8 to 11, 2025 in Abuja. National President Professor Adeola Adenikinju led a delegation comprising members of the Governing Council and […] The post Customs, NES strengthen ties to promote economic development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago INEC confirms Abure’s tenure as Labour Party chairman has expired

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may have finally laid to rest the controversy over the position of the Julius read more INEC confirms Abure’s tenure as Labour Party chairman has expired

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61 h. ago Sen. Nenadi Usman welcomes Abuja High Court judgement affirming Abure’s tenure expiration

From Idu Jude, Abuja   The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has welcomed the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025, which dismissed a case filed by Mr. Julius Abure against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Friday, Senator Usman described […] The post Sen. Nenadi Usman welcomes Abuja High Court judgement affirming Abure’s tenure expiration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

64 h. ago Min of Agric partners NDLEA to fight illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has pledged his ministry’s support to the ongoing drug control efforts by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), especially in the areas of creating alternatives for illicit drug producers and provision of agricultural opportunities for drug users undergoing rehabilitation to […] The post Min of Agric partners NDLEA to fight illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago 146 Women to access $50m grants as WTO partners with Nigeria’s Digital Trade

… Customs promises to ease export obstacles The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is partnering with the federal government of Nigeria read more 146 Women to access $50m grants as WTO partners with Nigeria’s Digital Trade- Presidency

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3 d. ago Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn smuggled goods in South West

By Steve Agbota The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday said it arrested 13 suspects with N3.145 billion smuggled goods in the South West of the country. The intercepted items include: petrol, seven truckloads of rice, used cars, cannabis sativa, used clothes and other contraband. The Customs Comptroller, […] The post Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn smuggled goods in South West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Gwaram Community Applauds Emir Over New District Heads In Alkaleri

The people of Gwaram community in Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi State have lauded the Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, for appointing Alhaji Bala Mohammed Gidado (rtd comptroller of customs) as the 9th Sarkin Alkaleri, and Ambassador Yakubu Santuraki Sulaiman Adamu as the new district head of Pali. In a statement signed […]

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3 d. ago Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn worth of smuggled goods in South West

By Steve Agbota The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, said it arrested 13 suspects with N3.145 billion worth of smuggled goods in the South West of the country. The intercepted items include petrol, seven truckloads of rice, used cars, cannabis sativa, used clothes and other contraband. […] The post Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn worth of smuggled goods in South West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Drug war: Why President Tinubu‘ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, on Wednesday, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu will continue to strengthen the read more Drug war: Why President Tinubu‘ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

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