56 m. ago Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

Tanker drivers and petroleum marketers under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Independent read more Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

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1 hour ago 2027 contest: Barau presents 61 cars, 1,126 motorcycles to APC in Kano

In what seems to an ongoing move towards positioning himself for the 2027 governorship contest, Barau Jibrin, deputy Senate president, read more 2027 contest: Barau presents 61 cars, 1,126 motorcycles to APC in Kano

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2 h. ago $20bn refinery project put me ‘through hell’ – Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, and president of Dangote Group has revealed the immense personal and professional challenges he faced read more $20bn refinery project put me ‘through hell’ – Aliko Dangote

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2 h. ago Abducted Afenifere youth leader begs Nigerians for N100m ransom

The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni has appealed to members of the public to help him in raising the N100 million ransom demanded by his kidnappers. Ojajuni’s abduction was confirmed by the council’s National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, who disclosed that the abductors are demanding the aforementioned sum. The kidnappers […] The post Abducted Afenifere youth leader begs Nigerians for N100m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago June 12: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, APGA Chieftain urges Tinubu

Tribune Online June 12: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, APGA Chieftain urges Tinubu Chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to name the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after former chairman of the nation’s electoral umpire, Professor Humphrey Nwosu. Chief Okorie made the call in a statement he issued to newsmen in Abuja on Monday. Professor […] June 12: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, APGA Chieftain urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 h. ago 70% Of Nigerians Don’t Pay Tax Despite High Expectations From Gov’t – Akpabio

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that not more than 30% of Nigerians pay tax to the federal government, despite high expectations for improved infrastructure, education, and security. Akpabio stated this yesterday in Abuja while declaring open the public hearing on foue tax reform bills forwarded to the National Assembly on October 3, […]

Economics

3 h. ago We’ve simplified export processes for traders, investors — Dantsoho

By Steve Agbota The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, on Monday called on the trading and investing public to explore the tailor-made simplified export processes and other vistas of opportunity now available at the Nigerian Ports Authority. Speaking at the ‘Special Day’ of the Nigerian Ports Authority at the […] The post We’ve simplified export processes for traders, investors — Dantsoho appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Coalition Urges Senate To Reject Bill On NASS Clerk Appointment

A coalition of retired civil servants in Nigeria has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to reject a proposed legislation seeking to limit the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) to only individuals who have served within the legislative chambers. In a letter signed by the convener of the group, Comrade Bango […]

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3 h. ago NAFDAC warns against use of calcium carbide for ripening fruits

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide in fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was made by the NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto state, Mr Abdulsalam Lawal, during a public awareness campaign at a fruit market on Monday in Sokoto. Lawal urged Read More

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3 h. ago VIDEO: Police probe officers over harassment of Delta polytechnic SUG president

The Delta State Police Command has commenced an investigation into an incident where policemen allegedly slapped and shot at the Student Union Government’s President of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Eruru Christian, over N500 ‘settlement.’ According to the videos shared by an X.com user, #ChuksEricE, the SUG president was allegedly approached by police officers who Read More

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3 h. ago ‘Do I look like Yahaya Bello?’ – Sowore challenges security agents in court

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has confronted officials of the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for preventing him from entering the premises of the Federal High Court. Sowore told the officers that he was not former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, who has an ongoing Read More

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4 h. ago Sowore harbours alarming level of animosity towards Peter Obi – Associate

By John Ogunsemore An associate of Peter Obi, Dr. Moses Paul, has cautioned Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore against further personal attacks on the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP). Paul gave the charge in an X post on Monday. He was reacting to a recent X post in which Sowore described Obi as […] The post Sowore harbours alarming level of animosity towards Peter Obi – Associate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigerians help me, Afenifere youth leader begs for N100m ransom in viral video

The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has appealed to Nigerians to help him raise the N100 million ransom demanded by the kidnappers who threatened to kill him by 3 pm on Monday. This was disclosed in a trending video on Monday showing the disturbed Afenifere youth chieftain pleading for Read More

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5 h. ago Gov Eno Vows To Retain Akwa Ibom As Nigeria’s Cleanest State

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has restated the administration’s commitment to ensuring that the state remains Nigeria’s cleanest state, while also sustaining the pursuit of making it the nation’s premier tourism destination. The Governor who was monitoring the February edition of the State’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise at some locations in Uyo, the […]

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6 h. ago Tax reform will ease burden on poor, boost business – Oyedele

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the proposed tax reforms bill currently at the National Assembly will provide much-needed relief to low-income earners while creating a more business-friendly environment. Oyedele, who spoke over the weekend at the 2025 Annual General Meeting […] The post Tax reform will ease burden on poor, boost business – Oyedele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

7 h. ago Pope Francis remains critical and has ‘slight’ kidney issue, Vatican says – Reuters

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and has shown an “initial, read more Pope Francis remains critical and has ‘slight’ kidney issue, Vatican says – Reuters

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7 h. ago Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector

Tribune Online Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ₦200bn intervention in the agriculture sector, saying it has given farmers across the country renewed hope. Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector Tribune Online

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7 h. ago The Trump administration is firing 2,000 USAID workers, putting others on leave – AP

The Trump administration said Sunday that it was placing all but a fraction of staffers at the U.S. Agency for read more The Trump administration is firing 2,000 USAID workers, putting others on leave – AP

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7 h. ago Zelensky hails Ukraine’s resistance as Russia’s invasion clocks three years

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky hailed his country’s “resistance” and “heroism” on Monday on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion as European leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch what he called a “special military operation” set off the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II. Read More

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7 h. ago German election winner, Merz, admits tough road to build govt

Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz faced an uphill struggle to build a coalition government on Monday, a day after an election which saw a record performance by the right. Merz has warned against more paralysis in Berlin at a time US President Donald Trump is driving head-spinning change, the German economy is in recession, Read More

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