2 h. ago FCCPC unmoved by Meta’s threat to exit Nigeria over $220m fine

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed Meta’s threat to exit the country following a $220 million fine for data privacy and consumer rights violations. The fine, upheld by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal on April 25, targeted Meta and its platforms, WhatsApp and Facebook, for discriminatory […] The post FCCPC unmoved by Meta’s threat to exit Nigeria over $220m fine appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago EFCC Launches Probe Into NNPCL Over Alleged $2.96bn Refinery Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun probing several former officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), including ex-managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. The investigation concerns the alleged diversion of about $2.96 billion meant for refinery repairs. A senior EFCC source confirmed on Saturday, “The investigation […] The post EFCC Launches Probe Into NNPCL Over Alleged $2.96bn Refinery Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan

The brother of popular social media personality, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has spoken out following his recent arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). VDM was reportedly picked up at a GTBank branch after accompanying his mother to file a complaint about suspicious deductions from her bank account. His sudden detention has drawn […] The post EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Govs, Others Bid Late Afenifere Leader Adebanjo Farewell

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, immediate-past Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, governors Lagos and Oyo States; Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Engr. Seyi Makinde were among the eminent Nigerians that joined the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to bid the elder statesman, Pa. Ayo Adebanjo, farewell on Saturday. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. […]

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5 h. ago Abia upscales training of youths in fashion as Ethnocentrique graduates 2,000

The Abia State Government has promised to upscale the training of youths in various fashion skills to support the training read more Abia upscales training of youths in fashion as Ethnocentrique graduates 2,000

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11 h. ago Enugu City Int’l Marathon Will Be Annual Event, Says Gov Mbah

The Enugu City International Marathon, which is certified by World Athletics will be an annual event, organisers of the event said yesterday. The first edition of the Enugu City Marathon will hold this morning around the coal city. At the World press conference held in Enugu, on Friday to herald the event, Enugu state Commissioner […]

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11 h. ago N80bn Discovered In Sacked Refinery MD’s Accounts Amid $2.96bn Probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a staggering N80 billion in multiple bank accounts belonging to one of the recently sacked managing directors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) refineries. The discovery was part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of $2.96 billion for refinery rehabilitation. LEADERSHIP recalls […]

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13 h. ago NDDC To Commission More Projects At Tinubu’s 2nd Anniversary

Managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has announced that the agency would inaugurate several projects in the Niger Delta region to commemorate President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. Ogbuku, who disclosed this during the NDDC quarterly management meeting with staff at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, called […]

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13 h. ago Igbo Will Reward Tinubu With Massive 2027 Votes – Deputy House Speaker, Benjamin Kalu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has expressed confidence that the South East will rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Kalu, who spoke during a grand civic reception in his honor at Ntalakwu in Abia State on Friday, emphasised that Tinubu’s recent policies and actions […] The post Igbo Will Reward Tinubu With Massive 2027 Votes – Deputy House Speaker, Benjamin Kalu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago EFCC Detains VeryDarkMan; Lawyer Vows Legal Action Against GTBank

Nigerian social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been reportedly detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His legal representative, Deji Adeyanju, disclosed the development in a Facebook post, accusing Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) of aiding in the influencer’s arrest. According to Adeyanju, VDM was apprehended after publicly […] The post EFCC Detains VeryDarkMan; Lawyer Vows Legal Action Against GTBank appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Tinubu to visit Abia to flag off medical city, commission road projects

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia President Bola Tinubu will be paying a working visit to Abia State this month. During the visit, the president is expected to flag off the construction of a $1.3b Abia Medical City. The president would also during the visit, commission the popular Port Harcourt Road, a major entry point into the […] The post Tinubu to visit Abia to flag off medical city, commission road projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Police arrest suspected car thief, recover 3 stolen vehicles

The Police in Ondo State, on Friday, arrested a 42-year-old suspected car thief, Ayodele Temitope, and recovered three stolen vehicles. Mr Wilfred Afolabi, The Commissioner of Police in the state, made this known in Akure while addressing newsmen on the significant achievements of the command over the past few months in the state. Afolabi said […] The post Police arrest suspected car thief, recover 3 stolen vehicles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Enugu City International Marathon’ll be annual event, says Gov Mbah

The Enugu City International Marathon, which is certified by World Athletics will be annual event, organisers of the event said on Friday. The first edition of the Enugu City Marathon will hold this morning around the coal city. At the World press conference held in Enugu, on Friday to herald the event, Enugu state Commissioner […] The post Enugu City International Marathon’ll be annual event, says Gov Mbah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Lagos council boss cleared of N1.9bn misappropriation allegation

By Lukman Olabiyi The chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Hon. John Campos Ogundare, has been cleared of allegations of misappropriating N1.9 billion , the council’s 2023 budget, following investigations by the Lagos State House of Assembly and the State Audit Service Commission. The allegations were brought forward in […] The post Lagos council boss cleared of N1.9bn misappropriation allegation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago “We Made You Governor” – Abure Fires Back At Otti’s Claim Over Control Of LP

Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, on Friday responded to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, accusing him of betrayal and misrepresenting the party’s leadership. Speaking to newsmen after an emergency National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, Abure reminded Otti that his rise to power was only possible because of the Labour Party’s support and sacrifices. […] The post “We Made You Governor” – Abure Fires Back At Otti’s Claim Over Control Of LP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Gov Otti Commissions Abia Electricity Board, Moves To Exit National Grid

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, officially inaugurated the board of the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Agency (ASERA), marking a key step in his administration’s plan to provide stable electricity and shift the state capital, Umuahia, away from national grid reliance. The newly constituted board is made up of Mr. Onyegbule Emeka as Chairman/CEO, Mr. […] The post Gov Otti Commissions Abia Electricity Board, Moves To Exit National Grid appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Labour Party Has Been ‘Retrieved’ from Abure’s Control – Gov Otti

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared that the Labour Party (LP) is no longer under the control of Julius Abure, insisting that the leadership crisis within the party has been resolved. Otti made this assertion on Friday while speaking with newsmen. His comments came in the wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling that […] The post Labour Party Has Been ‘Retrieved’ from Abure’s Control – Gov Otti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago I’ll Never Spray Money Again, Almost Got Jailed Last Year – Cubana Chief Priest

Nigerian businessman and socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has warned his fellow elites to refrain from spraying money at public events, cautioning that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is actively targeting individuals for such acts. In a post marking the start of the new month, Cubana Chief Priest advised well-known businessmen and celebrities to […] The post I’ll Never Spray Money Again, Almost Got Jailed Last Year – Cubana Chief Priest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago 368,911 workers changed PFAs, transferred N1.77tn pension savings – PenCom

By Henry Uche 368,911 workers have changed their Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), and transferred their Retirement Savings Accounts worth N1.77tn to their new PFAs under the Contributory Pension Scheme as of the end of March 2025. Figures obtained from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) on ‘Quarterly Summary of Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) transferred by Pension […] The post 368,911 workers changed PFAs, transferred N1.77tn pension savings – PenCom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago NIMC to raise NIN modification, service charges starting may 2, 2025

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has revealed plans to raise the fees for all its products and services, including read more NIMC to raise NIN modification, service charges starting may 2, 2025

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