63 m. ago FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau

The Federal Government Has Disbursed Financial Assistance To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau State Under The Renewed Hope Cash Transfer Programme, Officials Confirmed On Friday. Coordinator Of The National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) In Plateau State, Mrs. Mary Fom, Disclosed This Development During A One-Day Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting Held In Jos. She Explained That The […] The post FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 m. ago D’Tigress Makes History As Only African Team Ranked In FIBA Top 10

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has achieved a historic milestone by rising to 8th position in the latest Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) Women’s World Rankings. The announcement was made on Thursday, following the team’s outstanding performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. This leap from 11th to 8th place, with 640.1 points, […] The post D’Tigress Makes History As Only African Team Ranked In FIBA Top 10 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 m. ago Niger to sanction boat operators over recurring water accidents 

From Steve Agbota, Minna The Niger State government yesterday vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators who refused to adhere to the usage of life jackets, which are responsible for recurring water accidents. The Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, who led a high delegation to Guni in Munya Local Government area to […] The post Niger to sanction boat operators over recurring water accidents  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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76 m. ago Nigeria Condemns Canadian Court’s Labelling Of APC, PDP As Terrorist Groups

The Nigerian government has denounced the designation of some political parties as terrorist organisations by a Canadian Federal Court. Nigeria described the it as a baseless classification and an unacceptable interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs and democratic process. A statement on Friday by the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ibienfa, said the […]

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1 hour ago Nigeria rejects designation of APC, PDP as ‘terrorist organisations’ by Canadian court

By Chinelo Obogo The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected the designation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist organisations by a Canadian court. Reacting to the case involving a Nigerian, Douglas Egharevba, who arrived in Canada in September 2017 and applied for inland refugee status under […] The post Nigeria rejects designation of APC, PDP as ‘terrorist organisations’ by Canadian court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG opens negotiations with health unions to avert looming strikes

The federal government on Friday inaugurated a Committee on Collective Bargaining for the Health Sector, marking the formal start of read more FG opens negotiations with health unions to avert looming strikes

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3 h. ago Army establishes special forces school in Nasarawa to curb insurgency, banditry, others 

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, said the Nigerian Army has concluded plans to establish a Special Forces School in Nasarawa State. He said the school to be located in Doma, within the premises of the headquarters of the Special Forces Command in the state, woukd serve as […] The post Army establishes special forces school in Nasarawa to curb insurgency, banditry, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Revitalising Nigeria’s driver’s licence and road safety system

In today’s Nigeria, the experience of dealing with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as a motorist can often feel read more Revitalising Nigeria’s driver’s licence and road safety system

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4 h. ago 146 Women to access $50m grants as WTO partners with Nigeria’s Digital Trade

… Customs promises to ease export obstacles The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is partnering with the federal government of Nigeria read more 146 Women to access $50m grants as WTO partners with Nigeria’s Digital Trade- Presidency

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5 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets Full Digitalisation Of Civil Service By December

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack has announced that the federal government was on track to fully digitise all core civil service processes by December 31, 2025, as part of ongoing reforms to enhance efficiency and transparency. Walson-Jack made this known on Friday in Abuja during the inaugural […]

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5 h. ago FIRS Reaffirms Commitment To Rewarding Excellence Among Staff

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reiterated its commitment to recognising and rewarding outstanding performance among its workforce as part of efforts to strengthen tax administration and boost national development. Speaking at this year’s Annual Performance Award and Retiree Send-Off Ceremony, the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji said the Service has continued […]

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6 h. ago ITF debunks relocation rumours as Plateau Assembly cautions against moves

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has denied reports of impending moves to relocate the headquarters of the organisation from Jos The Plateau State House of Assembly had during its plenary passed an unanimous resolution condemning alleged moves to relocate the headquarters of the federal institution from Jos to Abuja. Presided over […] The post ITF debunks relocation rumours as Plateau Assembly cautions against moves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Niger To Arrest, Prosecute Boat Operators Without Life Jackets

The Niger State government has vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators who refuse to adhere to the usage of life jackets on their boats. The State Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, stated this when he led a delegation to Guni in Munya local government area to condole with the families of […]

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8 h. ago Parents Defending Pastor Arrested For Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP

The pastor identified as Ifediorah Joseph was arrested by the police for flogging children during a “spiritual cleansing” exercise. The post Parents Defending Pastor Arrested For Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago BBNaija10: ‘You’re Only One Here For Me’ Kola Confesses Feelings To Dede Again

Big Brother Naija season 10 housemate Kola, has once again opened up to fellow contestant Dede about his feelings for her. Kola, speaking candidly told Dede she was the only one he truly connected with in the house. “You’re the only one here for me, and I mean every word of it. That’s why I’m […]

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10 h. ago Federal Gov’t Achieves Oil Revenue Target, Attributes Feat To Military, PINL

The federal government has announced for the first time in many years, that it met the oil and gas sector revenue benchmark for year 2025. The announcement, made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) attributed the milestone to a sustained peace in the Niger Delta region championed by operations of security agencies and pipeline […]

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10 h. ago Canadian judge an ignoramus – APC fires back over ‘terrorist party’ comment

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hit back at Justice Phuong Ngo of the Federal Court of Canada, calling him an ‘ignoramus’ after he labelled the party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) terrorist organisations. The exchange comes after a ruling that classified APC and the PDP as terrorist organisations was upheld by the Canadian […] The post Canadian judge an ignoramus – APC fires back over ‘terrorist party’ comment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago FG: 67% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial, Majority Are State Offenders

The Federal Government has revealed that approximately 67 per cent of inmates in correctional facilities across Nigeria are awaiting trial, with the majority being offenders prosecuted under state laws but held in federally managed centres. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this disclosure during an interview on  Channels Television programme, on Thursday, August 14. He […] The post FG: 67% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial, Majority Are State Offenders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago FCC: APC youth leader Onyirimba hails Tinubu over appointment of Peter Eze

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Director General of the Youth and Student Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF), Mazi Ezenwa Onyirimba, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Peter Ogbonna Eze as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) Commissioner representing Enugu State. In a […] The post FCC: APC youth leader Onyirimba hails Tinubu over appointment of Peter Eze appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago FG assures sustained developmental projects execution in South

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to sustain the execution of developmental projects in the South-East region. The Minister read more FG assures sustained developmental projects execution in South-East

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