3 h. ago Reps Ask IGP To Arrest FCDA Boss, Others Over Alleged Breach Of Building Code

The House of Representatives has directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, over the alleged breach of the building code in the nation‘s capital, Abuja. Through its Committee on Public Petition, the House also ordered the arrest of Muktar Galadima, […]

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3 h. ago Asama Set To Renovate Strategic Security Outposts In Constituency

Member representing Jos North/Bassa federal constituency of Plateau State, Hon. Daniel Asama, has commenced the renovation of strategic security outposts to ensure the advancement of law and order in the constituency. Our correspondent reports that the development is part of his commitment to strengthening community safety, improving response capacity, and fostering peace within the area. […]

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4 h. ago Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator representing Abia North and Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has rejected a call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running […] The post Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Cultist shoots Osun grocery seller for demanding payment for drinks

A suspected cultist, Segun Ogunfunmilayo, has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command for shooting a grocery seller in the Ede area of the state. Ogunfunmilayo, who allegedly committed the act on March 8, 2025, at about 9:00 pm in the Bihari/Ishola area, Ede, had reportedly bought a bottle of energy drink from the Read More

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5 h. ago SON cautions against faulty electric pole, certifies four Gombe market producers

Four companies have received the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme to produce the Plaster of Paris and electric poles in Gombe State. Arewa PUNCH reports that the organisations include: Maja POP, Habbos Nigeria Limited, NCCE Limited, and GAN Electrical and Technology Services Input Limited. Speaking shortly after handing the  MANCAP certifications to Read More

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5 h. ago Heat wave: Foundation repairs water facilities in Nasarawa communities

In a bid to proffer solution to the rising heat wave currently affecting most residents of Nasarawa State, a Non-governmental Organisation, the Narai Foundation has commenced the rehabilitation of water facilities in the Karu Local Government Area of the state. Speaking with newsmen in the LGA on Thursday shortly after inspecting the rehabilitated boreholes at Read More

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6 h. ago W’Cup qualifiers: Torunarigha replaces injured Tella in Eagles squad

Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has withdrawn from Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe with Gent defender Jordan Torunarigha called up to replace him, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The replacement comes two days after the release of the final 23-man squad for coach Eric Chelle’s first assignments in charge of Read More

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6 h. ago Pinnick expresses fulfillment despite losing FIFA Council seat

Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, is relishing his ascendancy in football administration from Delta State, Nigeria, to the global scene, despite losing his seat on the FIFA Council on Wednesday, The PUNCH reports. Pnnick fell short by just one vote during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Read More

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6 h. ago Nigerian athletes jostle for NCAA Division One indoor titles

Nine top athletes from Nigeria will be vying for honours in the colours of their respective schools, as the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Indoor Championships takes centre stage at the Virginia Beach Sports Centre, Virginia, USA, this weekend, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 2025 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships will Read More

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6 h. ago Bill seeking constitutional roles for monarchs scales second reading

The Senate on Thursday approved for second reading the bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers, aimed at formally giving monarchs and community heads vital roles in the country. The bill was sponsored by the senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong. When the bill was first introduced, it sparked extensive debate Read More

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6 h. ago NAICOM reports 1,571 policyholder complaints against insurers

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has released a comprehensive report outlining 1,571 complaints lodged by policyholders against various insurance companies within Nigeria. Topping the list of insurers with grievances is Industrial and General Insurance (IGI) Plc. The report witnesses was published on NAICOM’s website on Wednesday, is part of the commission’s […] The post NAICOM reports 1,571 policyholder complaints against insurers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Senator demands justice as Okuama marks displacement anniversary

The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Ede Dafinone, has called on the Federal Government to ensure justice for the Okuama people. The town of Okuama in the Ughelli South Local Government Area was devastated following a military onslaught on March 14, 2024, leaving the community in ruins. The attack came in Read More

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6 h. ago Fuel subsidy removal saved Nigeria from bankruptcy, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, declared that Nigeria faced imminent bankruptcy if his administration had not swiftly ended the fuel subsidy and implemented crucial economic reforms. Receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic at the State House in Abuja, the President explained that his actions were motivated by the Read More

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6 h. ago Suspension: Embattled Natasha files fresh suit as Senate backs Akpabio

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a contempt suit against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and others over her six-month suspension without pay from the Senate. Others listed in the Form 48 contempt charge, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja and sighted on Thursday, include the Clerk of Read More

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6 h. ago Attackers of Ondo communities won’t escape justice, says Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the recent attacks on communities in Akure North Local Government Area, where suspected herdsmen killed several residents. No fewer than 14 people were reportedly shot dead, while many others sustained injuries in the attacks, which occurred last Saturday in the communities Read More

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6 h. ago NiDCOM demands probe after Nigerian TikToker dies in Kenyan apartment

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Kenyan authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a Nigerian content moderator, Ladi Olubunmi, in Nairobi. Olubunmi, who was employed by Teleperformance, a social media contracting firm in Kenya, was found dead in her apartment last week. Reports indicate that her Read More

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6 h. ago “Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Failed Nigerians” – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has taken a subtle jab at President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Obi sarcastically “praised” Tinubu for fulfilling his promise to continue where former President Muhammadu Buhari left off, citing the significant depreciation of the naira. According to Obi, Tinubu met the dollar at N400 and pushed it to […] The post “Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Failed Nigerians” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Nigeria would’ve been bankrupt if I didn’t end fuel subsidy—Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, declared that Nigeria faced imminent bankruptcy if his administration had not swiftly ended the fuel subsidy and implemented crucial economic reforms. Receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu explained that his actions were motivated by the need Read More

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10 h. ago Tax reform bills outcome will be acceptable to all Nigerans — Reps committee

Tribune Online Tax reform bills outcome will be acceptable to all Nigerans — Reps committee "We cannot continue to operate with those tax laws that are archaic to meet our demands for survival, business and for the revenue target that we seek to achieve. Tax reform bills outcome will be acceptable to all Nigerans — Reps committee Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Dangote foundation unveils N16bn food aid for 1 million Nigerians

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has unveiled the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project valued N16bn to benefit one million Nigerians nationwide. The Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr Aliko Dangote, made the disclosure during the inaugural ceremony on Thursday in Kano. Represented by his daughter, Marya Aliko-Dangote, he said the annual initiative, which embodies Read More

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