3 h. ago Kogi Group Seeks Fair Representation, Begs Gov Ododo For Zoning Of Federal Constituency Seat

A non-governmental organisation, MopaEffect muro Forum For Fairness, Equity, and Justice, has made a heartfelt plea to the governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, requesting for the Yagba Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general election to be zoned to Mopamuro local government area. The appeal was conveyed to the governor through House of Assembly […]

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7 h. ago Nigeria clears off $3.4bn IMF loan in move to exit debt list

Nigeria has completed the payment of a $3.4 billion loan borrowed from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the COVID-19 read more Nigeria clears off $3.4bn IMF loan in move to exit debt list

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10 h. ago Revival of Qua River Hotels will boost tourism in Akwa Ibom, says group

The Ekid People's Union (EPU), a socio-cultural group, has appealed to Governor  Umo Eno to rehabilitate the long-abandoned Qua River Hotels. read more Revival of Qua River Hotels will boost tourism in Akwa Ibom, says group

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10 h. ago Yahaya Bello: No payment from Kogi Govt to American International School, EFCC witness tells court

…as judge admits FCT court judgment over EFCC objection The third prosecution witness in the trial of former Kogi State read more Yahaya Bello: No payment from Kogi Govt to American International School, EFCC witness tells court

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11 h. ago Appeal Court upholds FHC’s jurisdiction over CBN statutory contracts

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has affirmed the Federal High Court’s (FHC) jurisdiction over statutory contracts involving the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The unanimous ruling dismissed an appeal by the CBN against Adani Mega System Ltd, with Justice Okong Abang delivering the lead judgement. Abang declared the […] The post Appeal Court upholds FHC’s jurisdiction over CBN statutory contracts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago NSC Urges Sports Officers To Embrace New Vision For Sector Transformation

The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has urged sports officers and professionals within the National Sports Federations to wholeheartedly embrace the Commission’s revitalised vision, which aims to reposition Nigeria’s sports sector in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Mallam Dikko made this appeal while opening a two-day […]

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16 h. ago Stop Promoting Terrorism On Your Front Pages — FG Begs Media

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed to Nigerian media outlets to exercise greater discretion in their coverage of terrorism and violent extremism. The Minister warned that undue publicity can embolden criminal groups and undermine national security. Speaking on Wednesday at the seventh edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series held […] The post Stop Promoting Terrorism On Your Front Pages — FG Begs Media appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago SSANU appeals for immediate intervention over salary payment delays

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has raised the alarm over delays in the payment of salaries, following the migration to the Government Integrated Financial and Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform. In a letter addressed to the Accountant General of the Federation dated May 7, 2025, President of SSANU,  […] The post SSANU appeals for immediate intervention over salary payment delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Deny terrorists, bandits publicity, Info minister urges media

From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed to media professionals to refrain from granting undue publicity to terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of the country. Speaking at the seventh edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series held at the National Press […] The post Deny terrorists, bandits publicity, Info minister urges media appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Kidnapping, herder menace: Rivers Solad vows immediate intervention in Etche, others

Ibok Ekwe Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has vowed to launch intervention actions in some local council areas read more Kidnapping, herder menace: Rivers Solad vows immediate intervention in Etche, others

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30 h. ago SSANU demands urgent action on salary payment delays via GIFMIS

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has appealed to the Accountant General of the Federation for immediate intervention to address persistent salary payment delays since the migration to the Government Integrated Financial and Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform in 2024. In a letter dated Wednesday, May 7, SSANU President […] The post SSANU demands urgent action on salary payment delays via GIFMIS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Don’t give publicity to bandits, terrorists – Minister begs media

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has asked media professionals not to grant undue publicity to terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of the country. Idris made the appeal at the seventh edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series held on Wednesday at […] The post Don’t give publicity to bandits, terrorists – Minister begs media appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Stop Giving Terrorists Publicity, Federal Gov’t Urges Journalists

The federal government has appealed to media practitioners to refrain from giving undue publicity to terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of the country. Speaking at the seventh edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, underscored the […]

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34 h. ago Deji Adeyanju Acknowledges Femi Falana’s Intervention In VeryDarkMan’s Unlawful Detention

Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has issued an update regarding the role of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, in the ongoing detention of social media commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM), affirming that the respected lawyer has indeed intervened. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Adeyanju stated: “I have now confirmed contrary to my […] The post Deji Adeyanju Acknowledges Femi Falana’s Intervention In VeryDarkMan’s Unlawful Detention appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Sterling Financial Holdco explains delay in filing audited, Q1 results

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), its shareholders, and the investing public of the read more Sterling Financial Holdco explains delay in filing audited, Q1 results

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45 h. ago Catholic cardinals call for worldwide ceasefire ahead of conclave

The Catholic Church’s cardinals have issued an urgent appeal for peace yesterday, one day before they retreat into the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope. In a joint statement, they called on all warring parties worldwide to “achieve a lasting ceasefire as soon as possible.” The statement, released by the Vatican, said the […] The post Catholic cardinals call for worldwide ceasefire ahead of conclave appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Drug war: First Lady Senator Tinubu, UNODC, Marwa task states on community

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and participants at a national workshop for Nigeria’s Governors Spouses Forum, have charged state governments to embrace and entrench community-based interventions that will curb the impact of the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking at the grassroots in line with the […] The post Drug war: First Lady Senator Tinubu, UNODC, Marwa task states on community-based interventions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Scholarship Row: Group Asks Minister To Call NWDC Board Chairman To Order

The Northern Progressives Forum (NPF) has called on the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, to call the chairman of the Board of North-West Development Commission (NWDC), Lawal Samaila-Abdullahi, to order over alleged plans to create an unnecessary crisis in the interventionist commission. The chairman of the group, Dayyabu Abdullahi, made the call while addressing […]

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60 h. ago Accion MfB strengthens data security with PCI DSS compliance

Accion Microfinance Bank has reinforced its commitment to data security and customer protection by achieving compliance with the latest Payment read more Accion MfB strengthens data security with PCI DSS compliance

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60 h. ago We Need More Military Men To Combat Terrorists – Adamawa Monarch Tells FG

A traditional ruler in Adamawa State, Tol Huba, Alheri Nyako, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu’s government to deploy more troops to Hong Local Government Area, amid rising security case in the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the development is coming, following some recent attacks by Boko Haram terrorists in communities within his area. Several […] The post We Need More Military Men To Combat Terrorists – Adamawa Monarch Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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