32 m. ago Youth group commends military operation against militia in Benue

Tribune Online Youth group commends military operation against militia in Benue The Sankera Patriotic Youth Vanguard (SPYV) has risen in defence of Operation Whirl Stroke, saying its kinetic actions within the Sankera general area of Benue have continued to record appreciable gains, as seen in the massive arrest and killing of violent extremists terrorising the people. While commending the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), […] Youth group commends military operation against militia in Benue Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Customs intercept 1,149 jerrycans of smuggled petrol at Taraba

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 1,149 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit allegedly smuggled through the Dorofi and Kan Iyaka axis along the Gembu-Cameroon border in Taraba State. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Friday in Jalingo, the state capital, while auctioning the seized petroleum products to the public. Adeniyi said Read More

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2 h. ago emPLE’s “Empower HER” targets Nigeria businesswomen for national development

By Henry Uche In line with International Women’s Day 2025 and its theme #AccelerateAction, emPLE, a leading force in Nigeria’s financial services sector, launched the “Empower HER” campaign, an initiative aimed at providing financial security for businesswomen who play a vital role in sustaining local markets. As part of the campaign, emPLE is offering free […] The post emPLE’s “Empower HER” targets Nigeria businesswomen for national development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Malami dismisses Obasanjo’s corruption claims over presidential pardons

The immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has stated that decisions regarding presidential pardons are legal matters handled by a designated committee, with the Attorney General’s role limited to presenting the committee’s report. Malami made this clarification in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Friday while Read More

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6 h. ago Housing ministry plans to create digital platform for artisans

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa said the ministry plans to create an online application for skilled workers. This, he said, is aimed at leveraging technology to make artisans more visible, accessible and efficient in delivering their services. Dangiwa made this disclosure when he received the Senior […] The post Housing ministry plans to create digital platform for artisans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Stanbic IBTC bank reinforces commitment to wealth management, legacy building

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings and a financial services provider in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment read more Stanbic IBTC bank reinforces commitment to wealth management, legacy building

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6 h. ago Ramadan: Care for the less privileged, Customs CG urges Muslims

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has called on Muslims to use the Ramadan period to support and empower the less privileged in the society. Adeniyi made the call on Thursday evening in Abuja at the Al-Habibiyya Mosque breaking of fast (Iftar) and daily feeding of about 2, 500 fasting Muslims and Read More

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8 h. ago AAJ commits to transforming Nigeria’s logistic industry with new delivery service

AAJ Express Logistics Limited, a logistics company in Nigeria has committed to revolutionise the country’s logistics industry with a new read more AAJ commits to transforming Nigeria’s logistic industry with new delivery service

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9 h. ago Customs intercept undeclared $1.1m, SR135,900 at Kano airport

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted $1.154m and 135,900 Saudi Riyals as undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. It announced this on Thursday in a statement issued by the Customs National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada. Maiwada said the seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound Read More

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10 h. ago Girl child is faced with too many challenges — Kwara human rights activist

Tribune Online Girl child is faced with too many challenges — Kwara human rights activist Dr Zainab Balogun is a human rights activist and was a civil servant with Kwara State till she retired after 35 years of service. She shared her passion about rights of girls, women and children in this interview with BIOLA AZEEZ: AS a human rights advocate, what motivates you? I see it as a calling; […] Girl child is faced with too many challenges — Kwara human rights activist Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Customs seizes undeclared foreign currencies worth N1,847bn at Kano airport

By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has seized $1,154,900 and SR135,900 (Saudi Riyals), in undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, Kano State. Using today’s exchange rate of N1,553/$1 the seizure of $1,154,900 is equivalent of N1,793,000,000, while the Saudi Riyals of 135,900 is worth N54,493,710, using the […] The post Customs seizes undeclared foreign currencies worth N1,847bn at Kano airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago LAWMA clarifies street sweeper salary structure, reaffirms workers’ welfare

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a statement in response to a viral video that sparked public outrage over the wages of street sweepers in the state. The video, which featured a LAWMA worker claiming that sweepers were underpaid and had not received the promised N85,000 minimum wage, quickly went […] The post LAWMA clarifies street sweeper salary structure, reaffirms workers’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago SON cautions against faulty electric pole, certifies four Gombe market producers

Four companies have received the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme to produce the Plaster of Paris and electric poles in Gombe State. Arewa PUNCH reports that the organisations include: Maja POP, Habbos Nigeria Limited, NCCE Limited, and GAN Electrical and Technology Services Input Limited. Speaking shortly after handing the  MANCAP certifications to Read More

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12 h. ago Oil firm justifies land acquisition amid Delta community protest

An oil and gas firm, Axxela, has restated its commitment to global best practices in upholding legal processes, community interests, and sustainable development. Axxela clarified while reacting to a protest by the people of the Emu-Ebendo community in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, demanding its exit from the land it acquired in Read More

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14 h. ago PalmPay, AfriGO to advance financial Inclusion, digital economy

PalmPay and AfriGO have announced a strategic partnership to redefine the payment landscape by issuing over 5 million AfriGO cards to Nigerians. Through this initiative, PalmPay and AfriGO are set to empower underserved communities, drive financial inclusion, and strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy. AfriGO card, powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited, is a homegrown payment solution […] The post PalmPay, AfriGO to advance financial Inclusion, digital economy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Roche, Oncopadi tech to support 5,000 breast cancer patients

A multinational healthcare company, Roche and a provider of digital integrated healthcare services, Oncopadi Technologies have launched a Breast Cancer Access Navigation and Testing Programme targeted at supporting breast cancer patients across the country. The programme will also help to improve early detection and provide timely, accurate diagnosis of breast cancer by providing free immunohistochemistry Read More

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15 h. ago For 50 Years Nigeria Spent Money Of Unborn Generations — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, articulated the rationale behind his administration’s economic reforms, saying the primary motive was protecting the interests of future generations as Nigeria spent what was due to them in the last 50 years. “For 50 years, Nigeria was spending money of generations yet unborn and servicing the West coast of our […]

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15 h. ago Seme Customs intercepts hard drugs, petrol, others worth N267.054mn

By Steve Agbota Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday said that it intercepted smuggled hard drugs, petroleum, rice and other contraband with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N267.054 million. The smuggled items include 444 parcels of Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana), 181 packs of Tramadol, 600 bottles of Codeine Syrup […] The post Seme Customs intercepts hard drugs, petrol, others worth N267.054mn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Tinubu: Nigeria spent future generations’ money for 50 years

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu explained on Thursday that his administration’s economic reforms are primarily aimed at safeguarding the interests of future generations. “For 50 years, Nigeria was spending money of generations yet unborn and servicing the West coast of our subregion with fuel. It was getting difficult to plan for our children’s […] The post Tinubu: Nigeria spent future generations’ money for 50 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification A new twist was introduced on Thursday in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State as the Rivers State House of Assembly asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, for alleged age falsification. Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification Tribune Online

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