2 h. ago Court orders IGP to present retired senior Police officers over age falsification charges

Tribune Online Court orders IGP to present retired senior Police officers over age falsification charges The police boss had, among others, accused Owohunwa, Igwe, Opara, Obo and Lough of conspiracy, age falsification and forgery. Court orders IGP to present retired senior Police officers over age falsification charges Tribune Online

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7 h. ago PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex

Tribune Online PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex-national vice chair Dr Eddy Olafeso is the former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South West. He speaks with Hakeem Gbadamosi on the current crisis within PDP, the coalition, defections, among other issues. THE crack and growing disaffection in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP0 portend danger for the party ahead of the  2027 election, […] PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex-national vice chair Tribune Online

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11 h. ago NCC to charge N10m for bulk SMS licence, cracks down on fraud

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new rule that requires companies sending bulk international text messages, also known as Application-to-Person (A2P) messages, to get a licence that costs N10 million. These A2P messages are the kind you get from banks, online stores, hospitals and political campaigns, automated texts sent […] The post NCC to charge N10m for bulk SMS licence, cracks down on fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, July 8, 2025, arraigned one Adepoju Emmanuel Abiodun, promoter of Bigibet, before Justice O.A. Okunuga of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Abiodun and his company, Nobelsteed Nigerian Limited, are being prosecuted on a […] The post EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Internet fraud: Courts jails music producer, one other in Kwara

Tribune Online Internet fraud: Courts jails music producer, one other in Kwara The statement also said that the convicts were among the 47 suspects arrested by operatives of the EFCC, during a sting operation Internet fraud: Courts jails music producer, one other in Kwara Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Nigeria wins global top prize for digital education initiative

By Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria has emerged the winner of the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize in Category C3 (Access to Information and Knowledge), with its Digital Awareness Programme (DAP), a flagship initiative of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The announcement was made on Monday, July 7, at the WSIS Prizes […] The post Nigeria wins global top prize for digital education initiative appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement

Tribune Online Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee set up to investigate the implementation and remittance of the five percent user charge on the pump price of petroleum products for road maintenance, on Tuesday, constituted two stakeholders’ committees to address issues surrounding the collection and disbursement of the charges. Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement Tribune Online

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22 h. ago China backs Nigeria’s crackdown on cybercrime, pledges stronger cooperation on cases involving citizens

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s ongoing crackdown on telecommunications and online fraud, particularly as read more China backs Nigeria’s crackdown on cybercrime, pledges stronger cooperation on cases involving citizens

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27 h. ago Trump slams 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea, warns against retaliation

Tribune Online Trump slams 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea, warns against retaliation “If for any reason you decide to raise your Tariffs, then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by will be added onto the 25% that we charge... Trump slams 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea, warns against retaliation Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Nigerian Has 3rd Highest Air Ticket Taxes, Charges In Africa – Report

Passengers departing from Nigeria pay a whooping $180 each for international and regional departures, report has shown. These findings which were detailed in the 2024 Taxes and Charges Study Review by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), based on data collected across 54 African countries in September 2024, however, ranked Nigeria as the 3rd country with […]

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29 h. ago NCC To Spotlight Mobile Virtual Network Investment, Growth Potential At Forum

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to spotlight investment opportunities, emerging trends, and the long-term growth potential of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) at the sixth edition of the Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF 6.0). With 43 MVNO licenses already issued by the NCC across five distinct service tiers, Nigeria is preparing to unlock […]

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40 h. ago AGF Approves Prosecution Of Andy Uba Over Alleged ₦400m Fraud

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has granted the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) the go-ahead to prosecute former senator Andy Uba over an alleged ₦400 million fraud. The development was disclosed during Monday’s proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Counsel to the IGP, A.M. Abdullahi, told Justice Mohammed Umar that following a review, […] The post AGF Approves Prosecution Of Andy Uba Over Alleged ₦400m Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago CBEX: EFCC arraigns two for alleged investment fraud in Abuja

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, July 7, 2025 arraigned Awerusuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim before Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale in a statement on Monday said, they were arraigned on a three-count amended charge […] The post CBEX: EFCC arraigns two for alleged investment fraud in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Shettima, CJN urge judiciary to strengthen investor confidence in capital market

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the judiciary to play a more strategic role in building investor confidence and repositioning Nigeria’s capital market through effective and timely dispute resolution. Shettima, who was represented by Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Dr. Tope Fasua, gave the charge on Monday, at […] The post Shettima, CJN urge judiciary to strengthen investor confidence in capital market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago NDIC partners law enforcement agencies on investigation of banks fraud

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has pledged unwavering support to law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of read more NDIC partners law enforcement agencies on investigation of banks fraud

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45 h. ago Gombe police arrest 2 for theft, recover 3 stolen motorcycles

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has announced a breakthrough in its crackdown on criminal syndicates with the arrest of two suspected motorcycle thieves and the recovery of three motorcycles. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Command revealed that the suspects were arrested by […] The post Gombe police arrest 2 for theft, recover 3 stolen motorcycles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago CBN clarifies NRBVN charges for Nigerians in diaspora, reaffirms commitment to financial inclusion

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has moved to dispel concerns over purported hidden fees tied to the recently launched read more CBN clarifies NRBVN charges for Nigerians in diaspora, reaffirms commitment to financial inclusion

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53 h. ago NNPP chieftain Ajadi sends important message to Nigerians ahead of 2027 elections

A South-West chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has urged Nigerians to reject any political party or candidate that failed to fulfill their electoral promises made during the 2023 electioneering campaigns. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ajadi charged the electorate to critically assess the track records of parties […] The post NNPP chieftain Ajadi sends important message to Nigerians ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago You Have My Full Authorisation To Crush Threats, Tinubu Tells Soldiers

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the security challenges threatening the nation’s peace and unity, including terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, noting that they were not mere security threats but existential ones. Consequently, the President has charged the Nigerian troops to rise to the occasion, assuring them of his absolute authorisation and the trust of […]

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3 d. ago Nursing Council inducts 113 ABUAD graduates, charges on ethical standards

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti No fewer than 113 newly qualified Registered Nurses of the Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), have been inducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). They were inducted during the 10th induction ceremony of ABUAD’s Nursing Faculty held on the campus at the weekend. The […] The post Nursing Council inducts 113 ABUAD graduates, charges on ethical standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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