36 m. ago Tinubu Might Soon Turn To Loan Apps For Borrowing – Dino Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of reckless borrowing and wasteful spending despite Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Melaye warned that if the borrowing trend continues unchecked, the government might soon be forced to seek loans from local fintech platforms. […] The post Tinubu Might Soon Turn To Loan Apps For Borrowing – Dino Melaye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 m. ago “I Didn’t Want Nigeria To Happen To Me” — Melaye Breaks Silence After Months Of Inactivity

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has explained his recent silence in Nigeria’s political space. Speaking on Monday, during an interview on Arise Television’s programme Prime Time, Melaye disclosed that his quietness was deliberate as he focused on furthering his education. The former lawmaker revealed that he had returned to school, a decision that demanded […] The post “I Didn’t Want Nigeria To Happen To Me” — Melaye Breaks Silence After Months Of Inactivity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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75 m. ago Presidency Fires Back At Dino Melaye For Criticising Debt Profile Under Tinubu

The Presidency has dismissed remarks by former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, on Nigeria’s rising debt profile, describing them as “entertainment, and not enlightenment.” Recall that Melaye, during an interview on Arise News Channel’s Prime Time show on Monday evening, mocked the Tinubu administration’s borrowing practices, alleging that the situation had become so dire that […]

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2 h. ago Organisers Target 5,000 Athletes For 2nd Ikogosi 17.5km Marathon

Not fewer than 5,000 athletes were being expected to participate in the 2nd Ikogosi 17.5km Marathon Race scheduled to be held at the Ikogosi Warm Spring, Ikogosi Ekiti, Ekiti State, on November 8. Organisers of the Marathon Race disclosed this at a press conference in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, on Tuesday. The Race Consultant, […]

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2 h. ago Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has inaugurated a 44-member committee to screen Hisbah personnel allegedly dismissed by the government since the coming of the administration. Director General, National Productivity Centre, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, who is appointed to chair the committee, said that they […] The post Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Fuel Surcharge: TUC Protest Misguided, Policy Not Starting In January — Oyedele

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has allayed public fears about the 5% fuel surcharge included in the new tax reform laws, stressing that the levy has not been imposed and will not automatically begin in January 2026, as widely being speculated. Oyedele, who spoke on Tuesday morning, […]

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3 h. ago PDP Dead, Controlled By APC Agents From Aso Villa – Dino Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is “dead and buried.” He alleged that the opposition party is now being controlled by agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) operating from the Presidential Villa. Speaking on Prime Time, an Arise Television programme, on Monday, Melaye, a key member of […] The post PDP Dead, Controlled By APC Agents From Aso Villa – Dino Melaye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Osimhen Injury: “We’re Always Concerned Whenever He Leaves For International Duty” – Galatasaray Manager

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has confessed that the Turkish champions always feel unsettled whenever their star striker, Victor Osimhen, departs to play for Nigeria. On Saturday, the Super Eagles striker—an essential figure for both Nigeria and his club—was forced to come off after sustaining a foot injury during the team’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in […] The post Osimhen Injury: “We’re Always Concerned Whenever He Leaves For International Duty” – Galatasaray Manager appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NCAA summons domestic airlines to Abuja on passenger safety, service standards

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invited all domestic airlines to a crucial meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, in Abuja. Spokesperson for the Authority, Michael Achimugu, on his verified X handle on Tuesday, September 9, said the meeting would focus on key issues affecting air travel in the country, […] The post NCAA summons domestic airlines to Abuja on passenger safety, service standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago EFCC boss wants journalists to intensify corruption reporting

Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has called on media practitioners across Nigeria to read more EFCC boss wants journalists to intensify corruption reporting

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7 h. ago Fuel Surcharge Aimed At Fixing Nigeria’s Roads’, Says Tax Reform Chair Oyedele

  The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele said the proposed fuel surcharge was not to add additional burden on Nigerians but to generate dedicated revenue to fix the country’s decaying road network. Oyedele identified the decaying road network as a major driver of high inflation, especially in […]

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7 h. ago NUPENG/Dangote standoff: South East IPMAN not part of strike – Official

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South East zone, has distanced itself from the ongoing dispute between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The National Ex-Officio representing the East at the National Executive Council (NEC) of IPMAN and former chairman, […] The post NUPENG/Dangote standoff: South East IPMAN not part of strike – Official appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Eguavoen speaks on Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana clash

Augustine Eguavoen, technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has declared that the Super Eagles cannot afford to lose to the South African team Bafana Bafana. The Super Eagles, who beat Rwanda’s Amavubi 1-0 in Uyo last Saturday, trail South Africa by six points in Group C. Another victory over Bafana Bafana will reduce […] The post 2026 WCQ: Eguavoen speaks on Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Abike Dabiri being falsely accused of Igbo hate – Actor Patrick Doyle

By John Ogunsemore Veteran actor and broadcaster, Patrick Doyle said Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa is being falsely accused of referring to Igbos as “monkeys”. Doyle stated this in a Facebook post on Tuesday in reaction to a viral incident involving Dabiri-Erewa on the X social media platform last Wednesday. […] The post Abike Dabiri being falsely accused of Igbo hate – Actor Patrick Doyle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago International Maritime Organisation’s Head To Visit Nigeria In October

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, will tour Nigerian Navy installations as well as NIMASA facilities in Lagos during his three-day working visit to Nigeria from October 2nd to 4th, 2025. The director general of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made the disclosure […]

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8 h. ago Tinubu govt may soon borrow from Opay, Moniepoint, says Dino Melaye

By Seyi Babalola Dino Melaye, a former Kogi West senator, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing rate. Melaye warned Tinubu that if caution is not exercised, he may soon borrow from Nigeria’s premier fintech companies, Opay and Moniepoint. He was responding to concerns voiced by Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, about Tinubu’s […] The post Tinubu govt may soon borrow from Opay, Moniepoint, says Dino Melaye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago UPDATE: Reps parley Police as unidentified individual dies in NASS complex

Tribune Online UPDATE: Reps parley Police as unidentified individual dies in NASS complex Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi, on Monday disclosed that the House leadership is in contact with relevant security and emergency agencies to ensure a thorough investigation into the death of a yet-to-be-identified man near the National Assembly Complex on Sunday. UPDATE: Reps parley Police as unidentified individual dies in NASS complex Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes

Tribune Online Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Barring unforeseen circumstances, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly will return to office on September 18. Indications that the suspended governor, his deputy, as well as the state lawmakers will return to office were rife last week after a closed-door meeting between […] Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Cross River PDP chairmanship crisis deepens as group defends Ikem’s endorsement

Tribune Online Cross River PDP chairmanship crisis deepens as group defends Ikem’s endorsement A support group within the Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Grassroots Democratic Alliance (GDA), has criticised the party’s Southern senatorial district caucus for rejecting the endorsement of the incumbent Chairman of the state, Mr Venatius Ikem, for a second term. The rebuttal comes days after separate caucus meetings held […] Cross River PDP chairmanship crisis deepens as group defends Ikem’s endorsement Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Foundation launches project to strengthen grassroots governance

By Lukman Olabiyi A nonprofit organisation, the Path to Peace Foundation, has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and boosting citizen participation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative titled, “The Abuja Project: Empowering Communities for Grassroots Impact,” targets the six area councils of the FCT. It seeks to enhance transparency, […] The post Foundation launches project to strengthen grassroots governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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