73 m. ago Benue Not Among Worst Governed States In Nigeria: A Rebuttal To GGRI’s Misleading Report

The Benue State Government is compelled to respond to the recent Good Governance Rating Index (GGRI) report that ranked the State among Nigeria’s worst-governed  states.  We take an exception to this caliber of report and strongly disagree with these findings, which we believe are not only fundamentally flawed but misleading. The report also fails to […]

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76 m. ago Uche Nnaji, Kemi Adeosun, other ministers who resigned from office since 1999

Tribune Online Uche Nnaji, Kemi Adeosun, other ministers who resigned from office since 1999 Since the return to democracy in 1999, Nigeria has witnessed several high-profile ministerial resignations, often driven by Uche Nnaji, Kemi Adeosun, other ministers who resigned from office since 1999 Tribune Online

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79 m. ago ‘No Sacred Cow’, NLC Slams VP Shettima Over Defence Of Dangote Refinery

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has taken a swipe at Vice President Kashim Shettima for his recent comments defending the Dangote Refinery amid its industrial dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday to mark the World Day for Decent Work, NLC […]

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81 m. ago CBN’s Takeover Of Fixed Income Market Oversight To Boost Market Transparency, Credibility — Analysts

Financial market analysts have said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s decision to assume control of the Nigerian Fixed Income Market from November 2025 is a bold step towards reinforcing transparency, restoring regulatory clarity, and improving the effectiveness of monetary policy transmission. In a circular signed by the acting director of the Financial Markets Department, […]

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87 m. ago TEDxPortHarcourt props up Garden City as Nigeria’s climate change centre

…As NDDC announces buildup of carbon credit Port Harcourt has emerged as the driving city for Nigeria’s climate change activities. read more TEDxPortHarcourt props up Garden City as Nigeria’s climate change centre

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2 h. ago Smallholder farmers locked in poverty despite cocoa boom – Report

Tribune Online Smallholder farmers locked in poverty despite cocoa boom – Report Despite record-breaking global cocoa prices, millions of smallholder farmers in West Africa, including Nigeria, remain locked in poverty, Smallholder farmers locked in poverty despite cocoa boom – Report Tribune Online

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2 h. ago “Music Artists Today Depend Too Much On Producers” — Bright Chimezie

Veteran highlife legend Bright Chimezie, creator of the Zigima sound, has reflected on how the music industry has changed, highlighting the discipline and creativity of his generation. Speaking on The Honest Bunch Podcast, Chimezie contrasted past and present approaches to music production. He explained that, unlike many modern artistes who depend on producers and digital […] The post “Music Artists Today Depend Too Much On Producers” — Bright Chimezie appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Olorunsogo–Akanran Road residents appeal to Makinde for compensation over demolished properties

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan A cross section of residents in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently compensate individuals whose buildings and business structures were demolished during the dualization of the Olorunsogo–Akanran Road in Ibadan. The affected residents expressed deep frustration over what they described as […] The post Olorunsogo–Akanran Road residents appeal to Makinde for compensation over demolished properties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With CON Award For Conducting Free, Fair 2023 Election

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday honoured the outgoing chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, with the national award of Commander Of The Order Of The Niger (CON) in recognition of his dedicated service to the country. The announcement was made through a statement released on Tuesday by the presidential spokesperson, […] The post Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With CON Award For Conducting Free, Fair 2023 Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago EFCC, Customs strengthen collaboration to combat money laundering, smuggling

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the fight against money laundering, smuggling, and other economic crimes threatening Nigeria’s development. This resolution was reached on Monday, October 6, 2025, when the newly appointed Customs Area Controller of […] The post EFCC, Customs strengthen collaboration to combat money laundering, smuggling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “My Dream Is To Work With Funke Akindele, She’s My Number One Mentor” – Bbnaija Winner Imisi

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has revealed that one of her biggest dreams is to collaborate with Nollywood star and filmmaker Funke Akindele. She described Akindele as her greatest source of inspiration in the movie industry. The 23-year-old reality TV star made this known on Tuesday while addressing […] The post “My Dream Is To Work With Funke Akindele, She’s My Number One Mentor” – Bbnaija Winner Imisi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Cross River talks tough, blacklists illegal online gambling operators

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Cross River State Government has launched a fresh clampdown on illegal and non-compliant online lotteries and sports betting operators in a bold move to sanitize the sector and protect players. Director-General of the Cross River State Lotteries and Gaming Agency, Micheal Eja, told journalists in Abuja, yesterday, that the Agency’s recent […] The post Cross River talks tough, blacklists illegal online gambling operators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu assents to law establishing 48 dedicated police training academies across Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024, into law, creating a formal legal framework for 48 specialised police training institutions spread nationwide. This significant legislative milestone aims to restructure and enhance police education, professional development, and operational readiness across Nigeria. The bill, championed by […] The post Tinubu assents to law establishing 48 dedicated police training academies across Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Rising input costs, pests test Nigeria’s 2025 wet season farming

Tribune Online Rising input costs, pests test Nigeria’s 2025 wet season farming Despite improved fertilizer availability through government interventions, input inflation remained a major challenge. Rising input costs, pests test Nigeria’s 2025 wet season farming Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Japa: Clifford Varsity VC tasks govt on welfare of lecturers, health workers

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Vice Chancellor of Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia State, Professor Chimezie Omeonu has tasked government on the welfare of University lecturers and health workers. Professor Omeonu said this will help to checkmate the rate at which professionals in those areas travel abroad to seek for greener pastures otherwise known as Japa […] The post Japa: Clifford Varsity VC tasks govt on welfare of lecturers, health workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Certificate forgery saga: Uche Nnaji should’ve been sacked, prosecuted – Atiku

– demands probe of credentials of all FEC members By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said immediate-past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji should have been sacked and prosecuted, not allowed to voluntarily resign. He stated this in a statement on Wednesday following the presidency’s announcement of Nnaji’s resignation on […] The post Certificate forgery saga: Uche Nnaji should’ve been sacked, prosecuted – Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Kano State Government targets N15billion monthly IGR in 2026

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Government has set a target of N15 billion monthly internal generated revenue in 2026. Mohd Abba Aliyu, Executive Director, Compliance and Enforcement, Kano State Internal Service (KIRS) disclosed this at a stakeholders workshop organised by the Service in partnership with an NGO, Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement( […] The post Kano State Government targets N15billion monthly IGR in 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago EXPLAINER: Is Goodluck Jonathan constitutionally eligible to become Nigeria’s President again? 

Tribune Online EXPLAINER: Is Goodluck Jonathan constitutionally eligible to become Nigeria’s President again?  Remember, Jonathan did not voluntarily leave the Aso Rock in 2015; he was defeated at the polls. That is, Jonathan sought re-election but was ousted by Nigerians in favour of... EXPLAINER: Is Goodluck Jonathan constitutionally eligible to become Nigeria’s President again?  Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Woven rights: Kente’s voice finds protection – what Nigeria must do next

On the outskirts of Bonwire, Kumasi, old weaver Mama Kofi folds a strip of vibrant Kente over her shoulder – read more Woven rights: Kente’s voice finds protection – what Nigeria must do next

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3 h. ago Builders’ Group Fears Redundancy As Ministries Take Over Direct Housing Construction

The Association of Housing Corporations  of Nigeria (AHCN) has voiced serious concerns about the growing trend of Ministries of Housing at the federal and state levels directly constructing houses, warning that this is making housing corporations irrelevant. Speaking at the 2025 World Habitat Day Celebration in Abuja, AHCN president, Eno Obongha expressed worry over the […]

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