1 hour ago We’ve disbursed N24bn to 293,000 students, N30bn to 303 institutions –NELFund

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The National Education Loan Fund (NELFund) said it has disbursed N24 billion to 293,000 students and another N30 billion to 303 institutions nationwide, making a total of N54 billion, since the commencement of the scheme. Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, who stated this while briefing the House of Representatives Committee on NELFund, […] The post We’ve disbursed N24bn to 293,000 students, N30bn to 303 institutions –NELFund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Oniru visits Terra Kulture ahead of 5th coronation anniversary

Prominent Lagos monarch, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, Oniru of Iruland, yesterday, led a visit to Terra Kulture, as part of activities lined up to celebrate his fifth coronation anniversary. The visit is one of several institutional engagements scheduled in the lead-up to the anniversary, which holds on June 7. Oba Lawal acknowledged the […] The post Oniru visits Terra Kulture ahead of 5th coronation anniversary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigeria First: Use Nigerian Hospitals, Cars, Atiku Replies Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the President Bola Tinubu administration’s latest “Nigeria First” mantra, as another public relations stunt designed to deceive and not deliver. He challenged the president to show his seriousness over the policy by either trading in his official Escalade for an Innoson, Nord or any made-in-Nigeria car, or that […]

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2 h. ago Defections To APC Major Shift In S/South Politics – Delta, Edo Speakers

Speakers of Delta and Edo State Houses of Assembly have described the mass defection from Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) for All Progressive Congress, (APC) in the region as a significant political realignment in the South-South region. They said this when the Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, played host to some members of […]

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4 h. ago Reps Want U.S. To Support Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Women’s Representation

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States(U.S.) government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor, and Cassandra Carrony […]

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6 h. ago LP lawmaker Ogah dismisses Abure faction’s suspension as irrelevant

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Amobi Ogah, the House of Representatives member for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia State, has dismissed his suspension by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) as a “non-issue”. In a statement on Wednesday, Ogah reaffirmed his loyalty to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, stating, “I want to make it […] The post LP lawmaker Ogah dismisses Abure faction’s suspension as irrelevant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly attacked two communities of Mbatsada in Mbalom and Mbasombo Council Wards in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, killing a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and three others. Our correspondent gathered that the chieftain, identified as Akaabo Johnson, and […] The post Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns

The Nigerian Senate has approved two out of four tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The bills passed are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, both aimed at restructuring the country’s tax collection and management systems. This move followed a thorough review of the report […] The post Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Etche Local Government Area (LGA) leaders met on Wednesday with Rivers State officials, highlighting rampant herdsmen attacks, land grabbing, and collapsing healthcare and education systems. The high-level stakeholder engagement, held in Etche, was part of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd)’s state-wide tour, with Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju representing the […] The post Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 2027: Opposition Coalition Talks Is Hallucination — Presidency

The Presidency has described reports of a growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections as a hallucination, insisting that no credible political party or figure has endorsed such a move. Special Adviser on Policy and Communications to the President, Daniel Bwala, speaking on the coalition, mocked the notion of an emerging alliance between […]

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9 h. ago FG signs $158.15m deal for Northern Nigeria agricultural value chain programme

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday signed a $158.15 million financing agreement for the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), targeting Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara to enhance agricultural value chains and farmers’ incomes. Co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French Development […] The post FG signs $158.15m deal for Northern Nigeria agricultural value chain programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Police, witnesses present evidence in Kwara murder case against suspects

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Two police witnesses and two others presented evidence, including human parts, before Justice Hannah Ajayi at the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Wednesday in the trial of five suspects accused of murdering Hafsat Lawal, a final-year student at Kwara State College of Education. The court admitted 16 exhibits, including […] The post Police, witnesses present evidence in Kwara murder case against suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Senate passes two tax reform bills, updates VAT sharing formula

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday passed two of four proposed Tax Reform Bills: the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2025, repealing the Federal Inland Revenue Service Act, and the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, aimed at improving revenue assessment, collection, and accountability. The bills, which followed a two-hour closed-door session and the adoption […] The post Senate passes two tax reform bills, updates VAT sharing formula appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Boko Haram Deploying Armed Drones Against Civilians In Borno – Lawmaker Warns

A member of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Jaha, has raised alarm over the increasing sophistication of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, revealing that the insurgents are now deploying armed drones against civilians and security forces. Jaha, who represents Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok federal constituency, made this revelation during a motion debate on a recent fire incident […] The post Boko Haram Deploying Armed Drones Against Civilians In Borno – Lawmaker Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations

From Molly Kilete, Abuja Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru has announced that military operations from February 2023 to May 2025 resulted in the neutralisation of 13,543 terrorists and criminals, the arrest of 17,469 suspects, and the rescue of 9,821 kidnapped hostages. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja, Badaru noted that 124,408 Boko Haram […] The post FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Reps Seek US Support For Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Gender Equity

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the US Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor and Cassandra Carrony, […]

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11 h. ago Bill To Establish Specialised Agric Institutions Passes Second Reading In House of Reps

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for the second reading, a bill seeking to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, by expanding its mandate to establish specialised training institutions across the country to deepen national agricultural productivity capacity. The proposed legislation titled, “Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council […]

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12 h. ago Hafsoh Murder: 4 Witnesses Testify As Police Tender Human Parts, Other Exhibits In Court

The trial of five suspected murderers of a final year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Hafsoh Lawal, has commenced before a State High Court, sitting in Ilorin on Wednesday. During the proceedings, four witnesses, including a Police officer, father and a friend of the late Hafsoh, gave evidences before Justice Hannah Ajayi. […]

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12 h. ago Nigerian military capable of defeating terrorists – Defence Minister Badaru

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The federal government has dismissed claims that terrorists are gaining the upper hand in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, asserting that the Nigerian armed forces are well-equipped and actively working to neutralise Boko Haram and other criminal groups. Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, speaking at a ministerial briefing in Abuja, refuted House of Representatives’ […] The post Nigerian military capable of defeating terrorists – Defence Minister Badaru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NELFUND Debunks Alleged Diversion Of N54bn Student Loan Funds

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has debunked reports of alleged diversion of the scheme’s funds amounting to N54billion. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, stated this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee oversighting the agency, to clear its name of the alleged irregularities in the administration and disbursement of student […]

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