17 h. ago Appeal court reinstates Ararume, cancels n5bn damages against NNPC

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled in favour of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, upholding the read more Appeal court reinstates Ararume, cancels n5bn damages against NNPC

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20 h. ago COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG

From Idu Jude, Abuja As the world prepares for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Nigeria and other African nations have been advised to abandon the habit of soliciting climate aid and instead position themselves as prime destinations for green economy investment. Professor George Nwangwu, Director-General of the Global Centre […] The post COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Drug war: Why Tinubu’ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu said  the administration of President Bola Tinubu will continue to strengthen the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) because of its strategic value to the success of the country’s national security architecture. This was contained in his remarks yesterday, at the commissioning of […] The post Drug war: Why Tinubu’ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago 2027: APC youths’ll intimidate Obidient Movement – Israel, national youth leader

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has dismissed the possibility of the Obidient Movement posing any form of threat to the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Israel spoke at a press conference in Abuja while parading newsmen around the newly-built […] The post 2027: APC youths’ll intimidate Obidient Movement – Israel, national youth leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Over 400,000 Nigerians apply for 41,307 slots in federal job scheme

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja No fewer than 411,906 Nigerians have applied for 41,307 available slots in the second phase of the National Directorate of Employment’s (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative. Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Silas Agara, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, adding that the portal for registration had been closed. […] The post Over 400,000 Nigerians apply for 41,307 slots in federal job scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Tambuwal: APC, EFCC have risen against the opposition, says ADC deputy youth leader

…detention a pure witch-hunt  From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Deputy National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chinonso Obasi, has described the recent interrogation and detention of the former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a pure witch-hunt and an attempt to silence the […] The post Tambuwal: APC, EFCC have risen against the opposition, says ADC deputy youth leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed plans to commence a two-week campaign on security, national symbols, disaster preparedness, and policies of the Federal Government. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, said the sensitisation would be taken across the 774 local government areas. He said: […] The post NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Drug War: Federal Gov’t Unveils 48 Operational Vehicles For NDLEA

The federal government has unveiled 48 new vehicles for the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Speaking at the event in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said that the administration of President BolaTinubu will continue to strengthen the NDLEA because of its strategic value to the […]

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47 h. ago Customs, other agencies unite to drive National Single Window Project

By Chinwendu Obienyi The drive to modernise Nigeria’s trade processes gained fresh momentum yesterday as top government agencies met at the Nigeria Customs Service headquarters in Abuja to fast-track the National Single Window (NSW) project. Launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in April 2024, the NSW aims to simplify trade procedures, enhance transparency, and deliver […] The post Customs, other agencies unite to drive National Single Window Project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago National Single Window project: Stakeholders reaffirm importance of inter

A high-level meeting was held on Tuesday, August 12 at the corporate headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service in Abuja read more National Single Window project: Stakeholders reaffirm importance of inter-agency cooperation

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59 h. ago Raye’s Counsel Petitions NYSC To Reverse Two Months Service Period Extension

Inibehe Effiong, the legal counsel to Ms. Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, has submitted a formal petition to the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja. The petition demands the immediate reversal of the two-month extension of Raye’s service period and calls for the prompt issuance […] The post Raye’s Counsel Petitions NYSC To Reverse Two Months Service Period Extension appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago K1 vs Ibom Air passenger: Sen. Usman advocates equal rights for all citizens 

From Idu Jude, Abuja The interim National Working Committee Chairman (INWC) of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has rued the lack of equal rights and justice among Nigerian citizens. Sen. Usman, in a statement on Tuesday, pondered the level of injustice many Nigerians from other parties suffer daily after watching the drama that took […] The post K1 vs Ibom Air passenger: Sen. Usman advocates equal rights for all citizens  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago NIHTE trains 250 engineers to boost infrastructural development in Nigeria

Tribune Online NIHTE trains 250 engineers to boost infrastructural development in Nigeria The Nigerian Institution of Highways and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), in collaboration with the International Road Federation (IRF) has trained two hundred and fifty (250) engineers to enhance infrastructural development in Nigeria, especially road network and bridges. Speaking at the opening session of the event in Abuja, the national chairman of NIHTE, Francis Oriakhi revealed that […] NIHTE trains 250 engineers to boost infrastructural development in Nigeria Tribune Online

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66 h. ago Northern Christian Youths Laud Tinubu, Back New APC Chairman

Arewa Christian Youth Leadership Forum (ACYLF) has congratulated Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda on his emergence as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the recent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. While describing him as a “distinguished technocrat, patriot, and proud son of Plateau State,” the group hailed Yilwatda’s appointment as […]

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3 d. ago LP: Usman accuses INEC of double standards, demands recognition as interim chairman

From Idu Jude and Sola Ojo, Abuja The factional Interim National Working Committee (INWC) Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of dragging its feet in recognising her as legitimate leader despite a Supreme Court judgment delivered on April 4, which conclusively resolved the party’s […] The post LP: Usman accuses INEC of double standards, demands recognition as interim chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status in medicines and vaccines regulation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for successfully maintaining the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status for its regulation of medicines and vaccines. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the WHO […] The post Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status in medicines and vaccines regulation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status in medicines, vaccines regulation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for successfully maintaining the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status for its regulation of medicines and vaccines. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […] The post Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status in medicines, vaccines regulation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NIMC upgrades diaspora NIN enrolment platform for seamless delivery

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said it has successfully upgraded its diaspora enrolment platform to ensure effective service delivery and smooth management of the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment for those living outside the country. NIMC, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Kayode Adegoke, on Monday, August 11, said […] The post NIMC upgrades diaspora NIN enrolment platform for seamless delivery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police announce conviction of 21 Chinese, Malaysian nationals for Cybercrime

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja said it has secured the conviction of 21 foreign nationals connected to a cybercrime syndicate uncovered by its operatives in Abuja in November 2024. The suspects were arrested following a coordinated raid on their  operational headquarters locatedin Jahi, Abuja, on November, 3, 2024 Force public […] The post Police announce conviction of 21 Chinese, Malaysian nationals for Cybercrime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Cybercrime: Police secure conviction of 21 foreign nationals

Tribune Online Cybercrime: Police secure conviction of 21 foreign nationals The Nigeria Police Force, in its sustained fight against cyber-related crimes and in the protection of national security, has recorded a significant legal victory with the conviction of 21 foreign nationals involved in a Cybercrime: Police secure conviction of 21 foreign nationals Tribune Online

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