88 m. ago Kaduna govt commences reconstruction of Ahmadu Bello Stadium

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State government has commenced the full-scale reconstruction of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) to bring it up to international standards, following the formal transfer of ownership from the Federal Government. Speaking during an inspection tour of the facility in Kaduna on Wednesday, Commissioner of Information-Designate, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the […] The post Kaduna govt commences reconstruction of Ahmadu Bello Stadium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tambuwal: APC, EFCC have risen against the opposition, says ADC deputy youth leader

…detention a pure witch-hunt  From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Deputy National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chinonso Obasi, has described the recent interrogation and detention of the former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a pure witch-hunt and an attempt to silence the […] The post Tambuwal: APC, EFCC have risen against the opposition, says ADC deputy youth leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 2027: APC to commission centre to rally youth votes for Tinubu

Tribune Online 2027: APC to commission centre to rally youth votes for Tinubu Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, the National Youth Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has opened a dedicated centre in Abuja to rally young men and women for a fresh mandate for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 2027: APC to commission centre to rally youth votes for Tinubu Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released

By Seyi Babalola An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday,  discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air aircraft. Following the police’s formal withdrawal of the case, Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami dismissed the five-count charges against Emmanson. The charges said that Emmanson disrupted the peace on […] The post Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “Stop Misleading Nigerians, Tinubu Has No Grip On EFCC” — Lagos APC To Atiku

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku had alleged that the Presidency is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement on Tuesday the APC’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, described […] The post “Stop Misleading Nigerians, Tinubu Has No Grip On EFCC” — Lagos APC To Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, a day after his arrest over alleged N189 billion fraud. Tambuwal, who now represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed after meeting his bail conditions. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed on Tuesday, August […] The post EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu swears in Dakas as Chairman, Eugene, Commissioner for Nigeria Law Reform Commission

FEC observes minute silence in honour of Ogbe    From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), inaugurated Dakas Dakas as Chairman and Uchenna Eugene as Commissioner of the Nigeria Law Reform Commission.  The brief swearing-in ceremony took place in the Council Chambers of the […] The post Tinubu swears in Dakas as Chairman, Eugene, Commissioner for Nigeria Law Reform Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Shettima commissions two new Cally Air aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday commissioned two new Cross River State–owned Cally Air aircraft, praising Governor Bassey Otu for read more Shettima commissions two new Cally Air aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

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8 h. ago Kwara govt to renovate 898 public junior, senior secondary schools

Tribune Online Kwara govt to renovate 898 public junior, senior secondary schools He added that the project was also facilitated to increase the enrolment and retention of adolescent girls to enable them to complete at least... Kwara govt to renovate 898 public junior, senior secondary schools Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Lagosians Urged To Participate In Continuous Voter Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) resident electoral commissioner (REC) for Lagos State, Prof. Ayobami Salami has charged the residents to take advantage of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), which commences on August 18, 2025,  to get their permanent voter card (PVC). Salami, who stated this at a press briefing held at the state office […]

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9 h. ago FG To Appoint KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft

On 5 August 2025, viral footage showed KWAM 1 blocking a taxiing ValueJet aircraft, prompting criticism, a six-month NCAA flight ban, and a criminal complaint. The post FG To Appoint KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft-Blocking Incident appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago FG To Engage KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft

On 5 August 2025, viral footage showed KWAM 1 blocking a taxiing ValueJet aircraft, prompting criticism, a six-month NCAA flight ban, and a criminal complaint. The post FG To Engage KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft-Blocking Incident appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport

By Blessing Iwuala Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), have commenced investigation of one Duru Ikechukwu Damian, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $59,000. Damian was intercepted by operatives of the NCS during a routine check at the […] The post EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago President Tinubu Appoints Kawu As Federal Commissioner, Pension Commission

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Rt. Hon. Comrade Hafiz Kawu, OON and member of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, as a federal commissioner in the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The appointment has been met with widespread commendation from political leaders, associates, and well-wishers nationwide, who have […]

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12 h. ago FCTA approves firm to attract N11tn revenue through tourism in Dec

From Charity Nwakaudu Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commissioned a Nigerian firm to attract an estimated N11 trillion in annual revenue through tourism in the nation’s capital. Imoh Ebong, the chairman of Groovy December, disclosed this in Abuja yesterday. He added that the firm was working with the Federal Government’s agencies led […] The post FCTA approves firm to attract N11tn revenue through tourism in Dec appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Call Air: Gov Otu targets 3 new aircrafts, int’nal routes as VP launches 2 new aircraft

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, applauded Governor Bassey Otu on his impressive investment in aviation and other critical sectors as he launched the third and fourth Cally Air Fleet. Speaking at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar, where he represented President Bola Tinubu, Shettima described the initiative as a strategic […] The post Call Air: Gov Otu targets 3 new aircrafts, int’nal routes as VP launches 2 new aircraft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago NCC introduces stricter governance frameworks for telecoms operators

Tribune Online NCC introduces stricter governance frameworks for telecoms operators The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a stricter corporate governance framework for telecoms operators, aimed at enhancing transparency, internal controls, and risk management across the industry. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Commission, Dr Aminu Maida, made this known during the inauguration of the 2025 Guidelines on Corporate Governance in Lagos recently. Maida said the […] NCC introduces stricter governance frameworks for telecoms operators Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Cross River HoS Confirms Implementation Of N70,000 Minimum Wage

Cross River State Head of Service (HoS), Dr. Innocent Eteng, has confirmed that Governor Bassey Otu’s implementation of the national minimum wage of N70,000. , He said the state government implemented it in line with the agreement the Otu adninistration reached with organised labour. Eteng stated this during an interview  with LEADERSHIP in Calabar yesterday. […]

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15 h. ago Kano Govt To Rehabilitate 718 Political Thugs, Phone Snatchers

The Kano State government has met with cluster leaders of repentant political thugs and promised to rehabilitate them by providing skills and start-up kits. The event, which was held yesterday in Kano was attended by 718 repentant political thugs and phone snatchers. In his address, the commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, charged […]

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15 h. ago Governance dispute: TCN minority shareholders laud SEC oversight, propose next steps

By Chukwuma Umeorah Minority shareholders of Tourist Company of Nigeria Plc (TCN) have commended the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its sustained regulatory oversight of the company, while calling for a fair resolution to the prolonged ownership and governance dispute. The shareholders, numbering over 4,000, attributed the lingering deadlock to the failure of the […] The post Governance dispute: TCN minority shareholders laud SEC oversight, propose next steps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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