18 h. ago Minister orders full investigation into ₦5.2m extortion by NSCDC officers

Byline: Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations that officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) extorted ₦5.2 million from a group of young men travelling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, to Akure, Ondo State. The allegations surfaced through a viral post by […] The post Minister orders full investigation into ₦5.2m extortion by NSCDC officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Rotimi Amaechi exclusive: It was rough, tough for me growing up

…Former Rivers governor, ex-minister opens up on life after office • Reveals why he took up another law degree in London   From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has opened up on his life since his exit from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, disclosing […] The post Rotimi Amaechi exclusive: It was rough, tough for me growing up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago FG Targets $74bn Agriculture Growth With New Livestock Policy

The Federal Government has moved to validate the National Animal Feed and Fodder Policy as part of a broader strategy to grow Nigeria’s agricultural sector from $32 billion to $74 billion by 2035. Speaking at the official flag-off of the policy validation workshop in Abuja, the minister of livestock development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the […]

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7 d. ago Public Officials Face Rising Risks Without Media Literacy – Idris

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged public officers to equip themselves with media and information literacy to avoid falling victim to misleading content, falsehoods, and biased narratives. Speaking at the second Spokespersons Summit organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information […]

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1 week ago Response to the passage of 39 constitutional amendment bills for a second reading by the House of Representatives

The U.S.-Nigeria Business Council welcomes the recent decision by the Nigerian House of Representatives to pass 39 constitutional amendment bills read more Response to the passage of 39 constitutional amendment bills for a second reading by the House of Representatives

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1 week ago Mandatory training for CEOs of govt agencies begins in Lagos

The 12th edition of the Mandatory Training Programme for Chief Executive Officers and Directors-General of federal parastatals and agencies has commenced at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Topo, Badagry, Lagos State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Eno Olotu, via the ministry’s official X handle Read More

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Orders Tertiary Institutions To Publicly Advertise Job Vacancies

The Federal Ministry of Education has directed all its tertiary institutions nationwide to henceforth advertise all job vacancies publicly. The ministry issued the directive in an official statement released by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. According to the statement, the directive aimed to promote transparency, equity, and open competition in the […]

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: NLC Shuts Down Mines And Steel Dev’t Ministry Over ‘Unlawful Sack’ Of Worker

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday morning, picketed the office building of the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in Abuja for failing to obey a court judgement ordering the reinstatement of a staff member, Comrade Victor Ekpaha, who was “unlawfully sacked” 20 years ago. NLC is demanding full payment of […]

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1 week ago Russia protests detention of foreign ministry employee in France

Russia on Wednesday demanded an “explanation” from France following the detention of a Russian government employee at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport, AFP reported. The employee, who worked for Russia’s foreign ministry, was part of an official delegation and arrived in France on Sunday. According to Russian officials, French border police confiscated the employee’s phone Read More

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2 w. ago Steel Minister presents appointment letter to Ajaokuta Steel Company Acting Sole Administrator

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has officially presented a letter of appointment to the  newly appointed Managing Director of the  Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL), Prof. Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam. Speaking at the handover ceremony held at the Minister’s office in Abuja, Prince Audu expressed confidence in Prof. […] The post Steel Minister presents appointment letter to Ajaokuta Steel Company Acting Sole Administrator appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Banana Island residents, ministry officials bicker over access road construction

The residents of Banana Island in Lagos and officials of the federal ministry of works were at logger-head Tuesday over read more Banana Island residents, ministry officials bicker over access road construction

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2 w. ago Nigerian graduates achieved only a 37% pass rate in critical reasoning assessments

A recent report has revealed that Nigerian graduates trainees had a 37 percent pass rate for critical reasoning, compared to read more Nigerian graduates achieved only a 37% pass rate in critical reasoning assessments

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2 w. ago Developer Challenges Works Minister To Produce Authorization for Diverting Coastal Road

Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes, Engr. Mrs. Stella Okengwu, has challenged the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to present his legal authorization from the President, the Governor of Lagos State, the National Assembly, or the Lagos State House of Assembly enabling him to divert from the 2006 Coastal Road alignment onto Winhomes property at Okun […]

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2 w. ago Group Urges Tinubu To Probe Defence Minister Over Alleged Abuse Of Office

The Civil Rights and Anti-Corruption Network (CRACON) has called on President Bola Tinubu to set up a special investigative committee to probe Defence Minister, Muhammed Abubakar Badaru, over allegations of abuse of office and conflict of interest. In a statement on Wednesday by CRACON’s coordinator, Folashade Olumiya, the group urged the president to demonstrate consistency […]

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2 w. ago Why Owerri zone should produce Imo governor in 2027– Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho (rtd), chairman IHP

By Christy Anyanwu Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho is an entrepreneur in the shipping sector of the maritime industry. He has deep roots in the oil and gas business, and is a major stakeholder in Integrated Oil and Gas Services company as well as Genesis Worldwide Shipping. He has served as interior minister, among other exalted offices […] The post Why Owerri zone should produce Imo governor in 2027– Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho (rtd), chairman IHP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu to unveil projects in FCT for second anniversary – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that President Bola Tinubu will visit at least one of the Area Councils to commission a project as part of events to mark his second anniversary in office. The Minister stated this while fielding questions from pressmen after inspecting ongoing road projects in Kwali, Read More

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3 w. ago FG withdraws allocation of 1,357 housing units over default payment

The Federal Government has revoked the provisional allocation of houses under the National Housing Programme for 1,357 beneficiaries across 33 states due to failure to complete outright payment within the stipulated timeframe. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development confirmed the revocation in an official statement on Tuesday, citing non-compliance with the 90-day payment Read More

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3 w. ago Ohanaeze Ndigbo Reaffirms Support For Matawalle, Condemns Allegations Against Minister

The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, amidst allegations of abuse of office from some quarters. In a statement by Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Deputy President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the group categorically dismissed the claims as not only baseless but […]

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3 w. ago Interior Minister Blames Officers’ Carelessness Over Jailbreak In Kogi

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has attributed the recent jailbreak at the Federal Correctional Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, to negligence of its officers. Recall that the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, saw about 12 inmates escaped. Meanwhile, Nigerian Correctional Service, in its reaction said that 12 escapees had already […] The post Interior Minister Blames Officers’ Carelessness Over Jailbreak In Kogi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago LG autonomy divides Reps’ members as two conflicting bills pass second reading

..analysts urge true federalism Nigeria’s House of Representatives is now at an impasse over the future of Local Government (LG) read more LG autonomy divides Reps’ members as two conflicting bills pass second reading

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