3 h. ago Subsidy removal was inherited, not initiated by Tinubu – Gombe Governor

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy was not a matter of choice but a fiscal necessity handed down by the previous administration of Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking in Gombe during a courtesy visit by defecting politicians, Governor Yahaya disclosed that […] The post Subsidy removal was inherited, not initiated by Tinubu – Gombe Governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has defended Nigeria’s rising debt levels, emphasising that borrowing is a necessary and strategic tool for economic development rather than a sign of financial imprudence. Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, responded on his official X account @SundayDareSD to criticisms from former senator […] The post Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Oyo: Abducted Egyptian rescued without ransom payment – Police

By John Ogunsemore The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of an Egyptian kidnapped on Monday, September 8, in the Alomaja area of Idi-Ayunre, Oyo State. In a Tuesday statement, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Adewale Osifeso disclosed that the victim was rescued without ransom payment. “This operation was […] The post Oyo: Abducted Egyptian rescued without ransom payment – Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago IGP commends DEPOWA over scholarship awards to children of fallen heroes

Tribune Online IGP commends DEPOWA over scholarship awards to children of fallen heroes The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday commended the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) for launching a groundbreaking initiative to award full scholarships to the children of fallen heroes. IGP commends DEPOWA over scholarship awards to children of fallen heroes Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Edo CSCHR debunks allegation of manual labour punishment for teachers

Tribune Online Edo CSCHR debunks allegation of manual labour punishment for teachers The Edo State Civil Society Coalition For  Human Rights (CSCHR), has debunked the allegation that teachers in public schools in the state were subjected to punishment of manual labour by the State Secondary Education Board (SSEB) and the Edo State Ministry of Education. Edo CSCHR debunks allegation of manual labour punishment for teachers Tribune Online

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5 h. ago NUPENG Suspends Nationwide Strike Following Meeting With Dangote Group

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has officially suspended its ongoing nationwide strike, which was initially triggered by a dispute with the Dangote Group. The union had announced the industrial action on Monday to protest the Dangote Group’s alleged refusal to allow its employees to join NUPENG, citing concerns over union […] The post NUPENG Suspends Nationwide Strike Following Meeting With Dangote Group appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity

Tribune Online FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Olusola Odumosu, said that the 174 newly trained personnel would FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Edo killings: NSCDC CG deploys special squad to arrest killers, rescue expatriate

Tribune Online Edo killings: NSCDC CG deploys special squad to arrest killers, rescue expatriate He appealed to the public to aid the Corps with any useful information that would assist in tracking down the perpetrators.... Edo killings: NSCDC CG deploys special squad to arrest killers, rescue expatriate Tribune Online

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8 h. ago NNPCL: Smear Campaign Against Ojulari Mere Vested Interest — Group

  A pro-democracy group, Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has asked President Bola Tinubu and the general public to ignore the recent smear campaign against the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari. The good governance group said it has studied the campaign and discovered that “It is […]

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8 h. ago Kano Traffic Court Declares Motorist Wanted After Escaping Trial

The Kano Road And Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has declared a motorist, identified as Bashir Fagge, wanted after he reportedly fled during trial at a mobile traffic court in the state. According to the agency, Fagge, who was driving a vehicle with registration number KMC 302 BD, was arraigned for allegedly disobeying traffic officers and violating […] The post Kano Traffic Court Declares Motorist Wanted After Escaping Trial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Tanker drivers strike won’t result in fuel shortage – Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery has assured members of the public that the ongoing strike by a union representing fuel tanker drivers will not result in a petrol shortage. The assurance was given by refinery spokesperson Anthony Chiejina, following the commencement of the industrial action on Monday, amid the refinery hiring its own drivers to deliver gasoline to […] The post Tanker drivers strike won’t result in fuel shortage – Dangote Refinery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Texas Governor Bans Sharia After Video Of Imam Asking Traders To Obey Islamic Law By Stopping Alcohol, Pork, Lottery Tickets’ Sales

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has officially declared a ban on the enforcement of Sharia law and the creation of so-called Sharia-compliant cities or communities within the state. The governor made this announcement on X (formerly Twitter) in response to a viral video showing protesters carrying placards in support of Sharia law. “I signed laws that […] The post Texas Governor Bans Sharia After Video Of Imam Asking Traders To Obey Islamic Law By Stopping Alcohol, Pork, Lottery Tickets’ Sales appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago INEC raises fresh alarm over poor state of facilities at PUs, collation centres

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed deep and fresh concerns over the poor state of facilities at most of its Polling Units (PUs) and Ward Collation Centres (WCCs) nationwide. The electoral umpire equally lamented that the poor facilities at the centres and PUs, mostly located in public buildings at […] The post INEC raises fresh alarm over poor state of facilities at PUs, collation centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals

Tribune Online Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals While speaking further, he raised concerns over the persistent power supply crisis in Nigeria's tertiary hospitals and public health institutions and stressed that it demands Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals Tribune Online

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10 h. ago SERVICOM Tasks Health Institutions On Transparency, Discipline

The federal government has stressed the need for health institutions to embrace institutional discipline, public accountability as their watchwords for enhanced service delivery. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachallom said achieving excellence in service delivery was never an accidental occurrence but a deliberate action, a team mindset and an […]

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11 h. ago Peter Obi Resumes Public Engagements After Brief Medical Break

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has returned to public engagements after a short break on health grounds. LEADERSHIP reports that Obi had announced over the weekend that he was suspending scheduled activities within and outside the country after falling ill during a tourism event in Enugu. […]

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11 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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11 h. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Clarifies Qualification Debacle Ahead South Africa, Nigeria Clash

World football governing body, FIFA, has issued an official communication hours before the highly anticipated World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria on Tuesday, clarifying the permutations in Africa’s Group C. Bafana Bafana sit top of the group with 16 points, six clear of the Super Eagles who have struggled with just two wins […]

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11 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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11 h. ago FCDO, UNICEF commit £19m to climate resilience infrastructure in Jigawa, Kano

Tribune Online FCDO, UNICEF commit £19m to climate resilience infrastructure in Jigawa, Kano The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)... FCDO, UNICEF commit £19m to climate resilience infrastructure in Jigawa, Kano Tribune Online

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