43 m. ago NDDC decries disruption of projects commissioning in Calabar, warns against unhealthy politics

By Chidiebere Onyemaizu The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dismissed as bad politics and mischievous, allegation by officials of the Cross River State Government that it hijacked projects undertaken by the state. Speaking in Bayelsa during the inauguration of some projects executed by the Commission, Chairman, Governing Board of the interventionist agency, Chiedu Ebie, […] The post NDDC decries disruption of projects commissioning in Calabar, warns against unhealthy politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago TCN reports 86 towers vandalism in 2024, 26 completely destroyed

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said 86 towers were vandalised in 2024, with 26 completely brought down. Mr. Ali Sharifa, general manager, Transmission Service at TCN, disclosed this during a presentation on infrastructure vandalism at a workshop organised for Power Correspondents in Keffi. He said 2024 and 2025 have been the most trying times […] The post TCN reports 86 towers vandalism in 2024, 26 completely destroyed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago We’ll Track Rivers Budget Sector By Sector To Ensure Accountability – Senator Bamidele

The Nigerian Senate has pledged to carry out rigorous oversight on the implementation of the N1.8 trillion Rivers State 2025 budget. The senate as promised to focus on sector-by-sector project delivery to ensure transparency, accountability, and real impact for citizens. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Oversight of Rivers Emergency, […] The post We’ll Track Rivers Budget Sector By Sector To Ensure Accountability – Senator Bamidele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters at Atimbo and Lemna Trailer Park areas of Calabar in Cross River State. Six others were arrested on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Idoro in Akwa Ibom State for their […] The post EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Niger govt issues urgent flood relocation advisory to residents

Tribune Online Niger govt issues urgent flood relocation advisory to residents Niger State government has issued a critical advisory for communities residing near riverbanks to promptly relocate to higher ground due to... Niger govt issues urgent flood relocation advisory to residents Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Rivers: Sole Administrator Ibas Jerks Up 2025 Budget By ₦365bn

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (Rtd) has jerked up the State’s proposed 2025 budget by N360billion. While in the communication forwarded to both the Senate and the House of Representatives by President Bola Tinubu on May 27, N1.481trillion was proposed as 2025 budget for the State, Ibas gave a fresh […]

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11 h. ago NDDC denies hijacking Cross River projects, warns against unhealthy politics

By Chidiebere Onyemaizu The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dismissed as bad politics and mischievous allegations by officials of the Cross River State Government that it hijacked projects undertaken by the state. Speaking on Wednesday in Bayelsa State during the inauguration of some projects executed by the commission, the Chairman of the Governing Board […] The post NDDC denies hijacking Cross River projects, warns against unhealthy politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Cross River: Court limits state’s power to collect revenue, impound vehicles

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar A Cross River High Court has barred the Commercial Transport Regulatory Agency (CTRA) from imposing fines, collecting revenue, and confiscating vehicles belonging to the Delivery Vehicle Owners and Drivers Association of Nigeria (DELVAN) indefinitely. The High Court, sitting at Akamkpa, was presided over by Justice Offem I. Offem in the suit […] The post Cross River: Court limits state’s power to collect revenue, impound vehicles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago We’ll Work With Stakeholders To Restore Peace In Benue, Says SGF Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has pledged his unwavering commitment to work with key stakeholders in Benue State to restore peace and end the cycle of violence that has plagued the state in recent years. Akume made the promise on Thursday, following President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to […]

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16 h. ago Gas turbine leaders gather to discuss Africa’s sustainable power future

The Annual Gas Turbine Asset Management Conference 2025, an initiative of Thomassen Energy and PE Energy, is set to take read more Gas turbine leaders gather to discuss Africa’s sustainable power future

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17 h. ago TCN launch Committee to drive Power sector performance improvement plan

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in a bid to boost power supply across Nigeria, has launched the Working Committee read more TCN launch Committee to drive Power sector performance improvement plan

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17 h. ago Nigeria’s power sector under threat, as vandals feast on infrastructure

…TCN records 42 cases of vandalism in 6 months Vandalisation of infrastructure has remained a recurring issue of concern in read more Nigeria’s power sector under threat, as vandals feast on infrastructure

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18 h. ago Gov Otu restoring Cross River’s lost glory — Ekpang, Info Commissioner

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Cross River State Commissioner for Information Dr Erasmus Ekpang has claimed that Governor Bassey Otu’s administration is restoring the lost glory of the state through his lofty initiatives. Ekpang, who stated this during a press briefing with members of the Cross River State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF) in Abuja, said the administration […] The post Gov Otu restoring Cross River’s lost glory — Ekpang, Info Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago N457bn debt responsible for lack of electricity transmission flow – TCN

Tribune Online N457bn debt responsible for lack of electricity transmission flow – TCN According to Ajiboye, the heavy debt burden has not only significantly affected power transmission, but issues relating to the right of way have also hindered the smooth erection of transmission towers to deliver electricity to Nigerians. N457bn debt responsible for lack of electricity transmission flow – TCN Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Eagles Goalkeeper Nwabali, Car Rental Agent At Loggerheads After Father’s Funeral

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is presently at loggerheads with a car rental company, Klin Deal Resources over an alleged breach of contract after hiring its vehicle he earlier intended to travel with to his hometown for his father’s funeral on June, 7th at Okwuzi, Rivers State. An agent of the company, Franklin Opara claimed […]

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23 h. ago River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction

By Rita Ugo The Federal High Court, Abuja, has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, Federal  Capital Territory (FCT)Commissioner of Police,Ajao Saka Adewale, and the head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede, and others from alleged continuous violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park […] The post River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction

Tribune Online River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun; the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale; the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede; and others from alleged continued violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park Estate dispute. River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Lagos, Rivers, Gombe among Nigeria’s most affordable states –NBS

Nigeria’s stubborn inflation is finally losing steam. For the second month running, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports a cooling trend — headline inflation slowed to 22.97% in May 2025, down from 23.71% in April. Food inflation also saw a notable drop, standing at 21.14% year-on-year in May — a sharp decline from the […] The post Lagos, Rivers, Gombe among Nigeria’s most affordable states –NBS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago You’ve capacity to restore permanent peace –Tor Tiv tells Tinubu

Prof. James Ayatse, Tor Tiv, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has the capacity to restore permanent peace in Nigeria and Benue State in particular. The Chairman of Benue Traditional Council said his people had made a lot of sacrifices to keep Nigeria united and wondered why they were being isolated for extermination. “Many of […] The post You’ve capacity to restore permanent peace –Tor Tiv tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Proposed bill to reform MOFI faces pushback over power clash

A proposed bill to overhaul and strengthen the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) is facing opposition from key government agencies, read more Proposed bill to reform MOFI faces pushback over power clash

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