53 m. ago Benue LG tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue Interference

From Idu Jude Abuja The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have petitioned the Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC) over undue interference of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese, who allegedly influenced the Local Government Election Petition Appeals Tribunal for political purposes. In […] The post Benue LG tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue Interference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago New Pope: 2 Catholic Cardinals To Miss Conclave Due To Illness — Vatican

Two Catholic cardinals will miss next week’s conclave to elect a new Pope because of health issues, bringing the number of electors expected to 133, the Vatican anounced on Tuesday. Though the Vatican declined from mentioning their names, a source at the archdiocese of Valencia, however, confirmed that archbishop emeritus, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, would not […]

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3 h. ago FG Ends Foreign Scholarship Scheme, Calls It Waste Of Resources

  The Federal Government has formally terminated the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship scheme, branding it ineffective and unsustainable. The decision marks a shift in educational funding policy, with a renewed focus on investing in home-grown talent through domestic scholarship schemes. The BEA had enabled Nigerian students to pursue studies in countries such as Russia, […] The post FG Ends Foreign Scholarship Scheme, Calls It Waste Of Resources appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Police arrest Abuja couple, six others for car snatching, recover stolen vehicles

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested an Abuja-based couple, Yusuf Yunusa and Blessing Yusuf, along with six others, for stealing cars across the FCT and selling them to unsuspecting buyers. Josephine Adeh, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. Adeh said the […] The post Police arrest Abuja couple, six others for car snatching, recover stolen vehicles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago FIRS mandates closure of unauthorised tax collection accounts

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a directive to banks nationwide to immediately identify and close all unauthorised read more FIRS mandates closure of unauthorised tax collection accounts

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6 h. ago Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim

By Phillip Nwosu Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and senior advocate, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has issued a second formal demand to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging her to retract sexual harassment allegations she made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. At a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, […] The post Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Avoid greed — FG warns youth chiefs against misusing community funds

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Federal Government, through the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has warned traditional youth chiefs nationwide to avoid greed and misappropriating community development funds. The message was delivered by Chief Obinna Nwaka at a two-day national retreat of the Traditional Youth Chiefs Forum of Nigeria (TYCFN) in Lafia on Tuesday. […] The post Avoid greed — FG warns youth chiefs against misusing community funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Cross River: Expert warns farmers against unsustainable farming practices

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Dr. Emmanuel Eremi, an expert in Agriculture Extension and Rural Sociology has advised  small holder farmers to move away from farming practices that damage the soil. Dr. Eremi said farmers should adopt practices like crop rotation as it has immense benefits for soil health and fosters organic farming. He disclosed this […] The post Cross River: Expert warns farmers against unsustainable farming practices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Rivers NBA Tackles Sole Administrator Ibas For Querying Branch Chairman

Chairmen of the eight branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Rivers State have strongly condemned a recent query issued to the Port Harcourt Branch chairman of NBA, Cordelia Eke, by the Administrator of the State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), through the State’s Ministry of Justice. The query which was signed by the […]

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10 h. ago How Access Bank spent the N351 billion raised from its rights issue

Access Holdings spent the bulk of N351 billion capital raised during its 2024 rights issue on acquiring Standard Chartered subsidiaries read more How Access Bank spent the N351 billion raised from its rights issue

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10 h. ago Afenifere Laments Rising Insecurity, Blames Northern Stakeholders Over Foreign Interests

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has lamented over rising cases of terrorism across Nigeria, especially in the North-East, North-Central, and North-West regions. The group attributed insecurity challenges to a combination of factors, including ungoverned spaces, porous borders, proliferation of weapons, complicity of state actors and influential individuals, sabotage, foreign interests, and illegal mining. Afenifere also blamed […] The post Afenifere Laments Rising Insecurity, Blames Northern Stakeholders Over Foreign Interests appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago SDP Won’t Allow New Members Settle Scores With APC, Tinubu – Adebayo

2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has warned that aggrieved politicians, who just defected to the party, will not be permitted to use the platform in seeking revenge against President Bola Tinubu or All Progressives Congress. Adebayo made this known on Monday, while speaking during an interview with News Central’s […] The post SDP Won’t Allow New Members Settle Scores With APC, Tinubu – Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Benue LG Tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue interference 

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have petitioned the Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC) over undue interference of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese, who allegedly influenced the Local Government Election Petition Appeals Tribunal for political purposes. In […] The post Benue LG Tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue interference  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport Over Money Laundering Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Aisha Achimugu, the managing director and CEO of Felak Concept Group, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Achimugu was arrested at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday upon her arrival in Nigeria from London. Her lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued […] The post EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport Over Money Laundering Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has issued a stern advisory alerting the public, financial institutions, and legal practitioners about a rising wave of fraudulent petitions involving alleged large wire transfers from foreign banks into Nigerian accounts. It explained that these scams frequently involve forged documents, fictitious transactions, and deceptive tactics […] The post NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Monarchs Caution Okigwe First Movement, Other Groups in the Zone

Tradtional Rulers in Okigwe Senatorial Zone, Imo state, under the aegies of Okigwe Zonal Council of Ndi Eze have warned an amorphous group in the zone, Okigwe First Movement and other such groups to desist from working against the zone’s political interest. The monarchs insisted that Okigwe zone’s aspiration to produce a successor to the […] The post Monarchs Caution Okigwe First Movement, Other Groups in the Zone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Political Parties Hijacked By Wealthy Elite, Says Speaker Abbas

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has warned that wealthy individuals are turning political parties into personal investments, undermining the democratic process. Speaking at a technical workshop on the Political Parties Bill (HB1862) in Abuja, Abbas highlighted the absence of ideological foundations in Nigerian political parties, describing them as vehicles for […]

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20 h. ago Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards

•Stakeholders demand professionals, warn against politicisation By Okwe Obi, Abuja The recent appointment of about 15 All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen as board chairmen of key agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has sparked widespread criticism, just as it raised concerns over the Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling food insecurity. Critics […] The post Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG

By Uche Usim The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns that the 2025 budget proposal has failed to sufficiently address the critical need for electricity tariff reforms. The group warned that this oversight could undermine efforts to attract private-sector investment and compromise the financial sustainability of the power sector. In a report titled […] The post 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Ogun Govt Warns Hajj Pilgrims Against Travelling With Prohibited Items

The Ogun State Government has cautioned all intending pilgrims preparing for the 2025 Hajj exercise to refrain from carrying banned items, including kolanuts, blades, scissors, knives, and shaving sticks, as they embark on their journey. This advisory was delivered on Monday by Alhaji Ajibola Taiwo, Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, during the […] The post Ogun Govt Warns Hajj Pilgrims Against Travelling With Prohibited Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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