71 m. ago National Youth Games: We‘ll not settle for less in Asaba – Sabina Chikere

“The 9th National Youth Games is not going to be an exception, Edo State is going to Asaba to win, we are going there for business.” These are the words of the Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, (ESSC) Sabina Chikere, to Nigerians on Team Edo goal at the highly […] The post National Youth Games: We‘ll not settle for less in Asaba – Sabina Chikere appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Healthcare Federation of Nigeria partners HBA to transform healthcare sector

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has partnered with the Health Business Academy for Africa (HBA) to strengthen healthcare operations read more Healthcare Federation of Nigeria partners HBA to transform healthcare sector

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7 h. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago FG accelerates digital transformation of civil service, targets completion by year

 As Over 34,000 workers now have official emails From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully digitising all essential civil service operations by December 31, 2025, in a bold move to boost efficiency, transparency, and ease of access to public services.  Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), […] The post FG accelerates digital transformation of civil service, targets completion by year-end appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Niger to sanction boat operators over recurring water accidents 

From Steve Agbota, Minna The Niger State government yesterday vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators who refused to adhere to the usage of life jackets, which are responsible for recurring water accidents. The Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, who led a high delegation to Guni in Munya Local Government area to […] The post Niger to sanction boat operators over recurring water accidents  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Military Foils Over ₦37m Oil Theft, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Military Has Intensified Its Clampdown On Oil Theft In The Niger Delta, Thwarting Illegal Bunkering Operations Valued At More Than ₦37.5 Million Within A Single Week. The Anti-Oil Theft Raids, Conducted Under The Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, Resulted In The Seizure Of Thousands Of Litres Of Stolen Petroleum Products And […] The post Military Foils Over ₦37m Oil Theft, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State is set to host the maiden edition of Ekiti  International Theatre Festival, as over 50,000 tourists from within and outside the State and Nigeria are expected to grace the event. The festival, billed to hold from August 20 to 25, is a public-private partnership between Lagos-based Duke of Shomolu […] The post Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Firm Expands Market Access With Tokenised Stocks For Nigerian Traders

Bitget, a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has introduced tokenised stocks to Nigerian investors through its Onchain platform, following an integration with xStocks. The move allows Nigerian crypto users to access shares of multinational companies via a blockchain-based interface without relying on traditional brokerage channels. Gracy Chen, Chief Executive Officer of Bitget, said the […]

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13 h. ago Police Arrest Fake Eye Doctor Using Olive Oil Concoctions As Cure

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a fake medical doctor, claiming to be a specialist in the treatment of eye problems. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Friday in Uyo, said the arrest followed credible intelligence from concerned members of the […]

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13 h. ago EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five suspected illegal miners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a notorious land racketeer in Kaduna in separate operations. The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, apprehended Samuel Eshiet Akwa, Willie Peter Uboko, Muhammed Tukur, […] The post EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Niger To Arrest, Prosecute Boat Operators Without Life Jackets

The Niger State government has vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators who refuse to adhere to the usage of life jackets on their boats. The State Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, stated this when he led a delegation to Guni in Munya local government area to condole with the families of […]

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17 h. ago NCC policy shift unlocks $1bn in 2025 telecom investment – Maida

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says recent regulatory reforms have triggered a record surge in capital inflows into the nation’s read more NCC policy shift unlocks $1bn in 2025 telecom investment – Maida

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18 h. ago NAICOM Sets July 2026 Deadline For New Insurance Capital Requirements

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has granted insurers and reinsurers a 12-month window to meet the new Minimum Capital Requirements (MCR) introduced under the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. According to a circular issued by the Commission, all operators must comply with the revised MCR and applicable Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework on or […]

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19 h. ago Federal Gov’t Achieves Oil Revenue Target, Attributes Feat To Military, PINL

The federal government has announced for the first time in many years, that it met the oil and gas sector revenue benchmark for year 2025. The announcement, made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) attributed the milestone to a sustained peace in the Niger Delta region championed by operations of security agencies and pipeline […]

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21 h. ago “Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji Has Not Surrendered” – Defence HQ

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports claiming that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered to the military. Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, clarified the situation on Thursday, while briefing journalists in Abuja. “Simple answer to the question about terrorist leader, Bello Turji; Turji has not surrendered, we are still on […] The post “Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji Has Not Surrendered” – Defence HQ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Power, profits, and pitfalls: Managing disputes in Nigerian energy transactions

Introduction: As reform efforts intensify within Nigeria’s energy sector and divestments continue, especially in the hydrocarbons subsector—many involving foreign entities read more Power, profits, and pitfalls: Managing disputes in Nigerian energy transactions

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22 h. ago Again, Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Recover Stolen Car In Akwa Ibom

In the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered another stolen vehicle. LEADERSHIP recalls that the syndicate was busted a couple of days ago. Three suspects linked to cases of stolen vehicles were seized and detained for […]

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22 h. 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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22 h. ago Bello Turji hasn’t surrendered, we’re still looking for suspect – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has debunked rumours making the rounds over the alleged surrender of the notorious wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji. The DHQ said there is no truth in the report as the military is still looking for the bandit leader. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, made […] The post Bello Turji hasn’t surrendered, we’re still looking for suspect – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago EFCC to arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at Obasanjo Library today

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that 23 suspected internet fraudsters, arrested during a sting operation near read more EFCC to arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at Obasanjo Library today

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