22 m. ago Financing agriculture pathway to curbing $10bn food import bill – Kyari

By Chinyere Anyanwu The Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has stated that rethinking the country’s module of agricultural financing is critical to building a sustainable non-oil export economy. The minister stated this during the 2025 First Bank Agric & Export Expo held in Lagos yesterday. The programme was themed; “Fundamentals of Building […] The post Financing agriculture pathway to curbing $10bn food import bill – Kyari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Ekiti 2025: Olawunmi Picks APC Form, Vows No Intimidation Will Stop Her

Abimbola Olawunmi, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially joined the race for the 2025 Ekiti governorship election after purchasing the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. Her declaration comes despite speculations that incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji would be returned as the consensus candidate of the ruling party. Addressing journalists shortly […] The post Ekiti 2025: Olawunmi Picks APC Form, Vows No Intimidation Will Stop Her appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ekiti 2025: Olawunmi picks APC form, says she can’t be intimidated

Tribune Online Ekiti 2025: Olawunmi picks APC form, says she can’t be intimidated “Even during Ayodele Fayose’s time, I was arrested and imprisoned for one week because I criticised him. I had the same experience under Kayode Fayemi. I have never kept quiet when leaders fail.” Ekiti 2025: Olawunmi picks APC form, says she can’t be intimidated Tribune Online

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5 h. ago University of Uyo wins British Council grant for vocational education, training

The University of Uyo has secured a British Council funded grant for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to read more University of Uyo wins British Council grant for vocational education, training

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6 h. ago Osun monarchs urge Tinubu to intervene on release of LG funds

Tribune Online Osun monarchs urge Tinubu to intervene on release of LG funds Resolving the blockade of Osun LG allocations will not only revitalise rural development but also re-energise the traditional institution.... Osun monarchs urge Tinubu to intervene on release of LG funds Tribune Online

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6 h. ago 2027: Amaechi’s presidential ambition dead on arrival, says Wike

By Seyi Babalola Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, believes former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi’s presidential aspirations is dead on arrival. Wike, speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today show on Tuesday, stated that Nigerians will not give Amaechi a chance in the 2027 election. Amaechi, a member of the African Democratic Congress […] The post 2027: Amaechi’s presidential ambition dead on arrival, says Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Oyebanji mismanaged over N500bn Ekiti funds, female aspirant alleges

…Olawumi’s claim is invalid, Oyebanji has made judicious use of State’s resources – CPS Abimbola Olawumi, a governorship aspirant in read more Oyebanji mismanaged over N500bn Ekiti funds, female aspirant alleges

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7 h. ago Alleged NNPC fraud: Court freezes four bank accounts linked to Mele Kyari

Tribune Online Alleged NNPC fraud: Court freezes four bank accounts linked to Mele Kyari The anti-graft agency argued that the bank accounts in respect of which the reliefs are sought are subject matters of investigation by the Commission in relation to misappropriation Alleged NNPC fraud: Court freezes four bank accounts linked to Mele Kyari Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Labour ministers demand urgent funds to finish NDE headquarters

Say it will boost productivity of workers Facility nears completion From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, and the Minister of State, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, have called for the urgent release of funds to complete the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) headquarters in Abuja, insisting that the edifice will end decades […] The post Labour ministers demand urgent funds to finish NDE headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago EFCC arraigns ICT consultant for alleged N131.8m, $200,000 fraud in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Umar Abdullahi, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consultant, before the read more EFCC arraigns ICT consultant for alleged N131.8m, $200,000 fraud in Abuja

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10 h. ago Film Icons Still Receiving Stipends, Health Cover Under Circuits’ Dignity Fund

  Africa’s foremost virtual cinema platform, Film Icons Still Receiving Stipends, Health Cover Under Circuits’ Dignity FundCircuits, has continued to honour Nollywood pioneers through its Film Veterans’ Dignity Fund, an initiative that has moved beyond ceremonial launches to consistent delivery. According to Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni, Chief Operating Officer of Circuits, the scheme has faithfully kept its […]

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11 h. ago Court Orders Anonymity For Witnesses In Owo Massacre Terrorism Case

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday granted the request of the Department of State Services (DSS). The request sought to shield the identities of witnesses scheduled to testify in the trial of five alleged Al-Shabab terrorists. The suspects are accused of carrying out the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church […] The post Court Orders Anonymity For Witnesses In Owo Massacre Terrorism Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Man For Alleged N131.8m, $200,000 Fraud In Abuja

  The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, August 18, 2025, arraigned one Umar Abdullahi before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja for alleged fraud. Abdullahi, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consultant, is being prosecuted on four-court charges, bordering on obtaining money by […]

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11 h. ago Anambra Gov’t Sacks ‘Agunaechemba’ Operatives For Assaulting Female NYSC Member

  The Anambra State Government has dismissed operatives of the state ad-hoc security organisation “Udo Ga Chi” who were involved in stripping naked a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Jennifer Edema Elohor. Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Homeland Security, Prince Emeakayi disclosed this during an interview on Arise TV’s on […]

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11 h. ago Owo Catholic church attackers had links with foreign terrorist groups, DSS tells court

Refutes claim that alleged human rights violation suit triggered defendants’ arraignment Court okays shielding of prosecution witnesses’ identity   The Department of State Services (DSS) has cautioned a Federal High Court in Abuja against granting bail to the five men being prosecuted over their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack at St. Francis […] The post Owo Catholic church attackers had links with foreign terrorist groups, DSS tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Female Corps Member Stripped Naked, Assaulted By Anambra Vigilante Group

A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme, identified as Jennifer Edema Elohor, has been brutally assaulted and stripped naked by operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as Agunechemba Vigilante Group, in Anambra State. The viral video of the incident, which was said to have occurred in July, 2025, shows the […]

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13 h. ago Police Sanction 5 Officers Seen Helping Kano Politician Sharing Cash In Viral Video

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that disciplinary measures were being taken against five police officers captured in a viral video, allegedly aiding a politician in sharing cash to members of the public. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command said following […]

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13 h. ago Carloha, Cypress Capital, FundPark launch trade finance model to strengthen Nigeria’s auto supply chain

In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s industrial base and economic development, Carloha, Cypress Capital, and FundPark have entered into read more Carloha, Cypress Capital, FundPark launch trade finance model to strengthen Nigeria’s auto supply chain

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13 h. ago NBA, communities protest demoltions, military disobedience of Court orders

Tribune Online NBA, communities protest demoltions, military disobedience of Court orders The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kaduna Branch, on Tuesday led residents of six communities in Igabi Local Government Area in a peaceful protest against alleged illegal demolitions and brazen disobedience of subsisting court orders by the Commander of the Infantry Corps Centre (ICC), Jaji, Major General Usman Abdulmumin Yusuf. NBA, communities protest demoltions, military disobedience of Court orders Tribune Online

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13 h. ago NBA, communities protest demolitions, military disobedience of Court orders

Tribune Online NBA, communities protest demolitions, military disobedience of Court orders The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kaduna Branch, on Tuesday led residents of six communities in Igabi Local Government Area in a peaceful protest against alleged illegal demolitions and brazen disobedience of subsisting court orders by the Commander of the Infantry Corps Centre (ICC), Jaji, Major General Usman Abdulmumin Yusuf. NBA, communities protest demolitions, military disobedience of Court orders Tribune Online

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