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17Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Ogun By-Election: Police Confirm Arrest Of INEC Officials With N2.5 Million Cash

The police command in Ogun has confirmed the arrest of two individuals identified as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, along with others, for alleged electoral offences. The confirmation came via a statement on Saturday by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola. It stated that the officials were arrested in Iperu Remo during the Remo Federal constituency by-election. It noted that at 12:45 a.m., a police patrol team attached to the Iperu Remo Division intercepted a Mitsubishi Space Wagon, with registration number AKD 887 HT, carrying three occupants. The command added that the INEC officials were arrested, along with their driver.Odutola stated that a search on the vehicle led to the recovery of N2.5 million cash from one of the officials. “D...

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16Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Versity capital empowers UNILAG students for global impactEmpowerment

The University of Lagos came alive as Versity Capital engaged students during the Femi Gbajabiamila Hall Week to prepare them for leadership and innovation. Versity Capital, founded by talent strategist and investor, Mr Seun Johnson, works to bridge “the often-ignored gap between academic learning and real-world earning” for African undergraduates. In a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, Johnson said the programme was designed to raise students’ value systems, improve financial literacy, and inspire self-reliance before graduation. “We’re here to raise the value system, sharpen financial literacy, and inspire self-reliance before graduation. “With funding, mentorship, and access to networks, Versity Capital is equipping undergraduates to co...

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15Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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INEC announces final preparations for bye-elections, resumption CVR, and FCT Council candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has concluded arrangements for Saturday’s bye-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. The commission also outlined plans for the resumption of nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and the publication of candidates’ particulars for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. In a statement issued after its weekly meeting on Thursday, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, mni, confirmed that the bye-elections—caused by the resignation or death of serving lawmakers—will take place in two senatorial districts in Anambra and Edo States; five federal constituencies in Edo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ogun, and Oyo States; and nine stat...

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15Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu orders FIRS, Customs to review revenue deductions

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed a review of deductions and revenue retention by government major revenue-generating agencies.This is in a bid to boost public savings, improve spending efficiency, and unlock resources for growth.The agencies include the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.Tinubu gave the directive during the Federal Executive Council meeting.The President’s directive was disclosed to journalists by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.According to Edun, President Tinubu specifically called for a reassessment of NNPC’s 30 per cent manageme...

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15Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Police arrest Pastor, two others over alleged rape, murder in Imo

The Police has arrested one Ikenna Emmanuel, a pastor and one Franklin Chizoba for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman in Orlu, Imo State.Police spokesperson Henry Okoye, in a statement on Wednesday night, said the suspects lured the victim to the pastor’s residence on June 30, 2025, under the guise of offering prayers for her. Upon arrival, she was allegedly given a drink that made her dizzy before both men reportedly assaulted her.The suspects confessed to the crime during interrogation, according to the police, and were charged to court on August 12, 2025, before being remanded at the Correctional Facility, Owerri.In a separate case, police arrested 39-year-old Ifeanyi Odinka of Amaifeke Orlu for allegedly stabbing his 75-year-old father, Denius Odinka, to death during a dispute over ...

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15Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG Pledges Inclusive Development, Says No Region Will Be Left Behind

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all regions of the country benefit equitably from national development initiatives. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, also affirmed that no part of Nigeria will be sidelined in the drive toward economic growth and improved living standards. The Minister, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim made the pledge on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, as part of a two-day Citizens’ Engagement Series and Federal Government Projects Tour in the South East. Idris, who led a federal delegation to inspect and showcase development projects in the region, said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is ...

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15Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSCDC Deploys 20,850 Personnel for Saturday’s by-election

No fewer than 20,850 personnel have been deployed by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for this Saturday's by-election across 16 constituencies in 12 states. The Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, on Thursday, assured the public of the Corps' readiness to ensure the Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, secure election materials, safeguard officials and monitor the whole election process in synergy with the Nigeria Police who is the lead agency in Election Duty Operations. Audi gave the assurance that the conduct of the by-election would be under adequate security and without hitch. He urged the eligible voters to come out massively and vote for the candidates of their choice as a symbol of their franchise and fundamental rights. The ...

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15Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Otu assents ₦104bn supplementary Budget into Law, approves roads, electricity, counterpart funds bills

Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has assented into law the Cross River State Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025, injecting an additional ₦104 billion into the state’s budget and raising the total 2025 fiscal outlay from ₦538 billion to ₦642 billion. Speaking during the signing ceremony at the State Executive Chambers, Governor’s Office, Calabar, Otu described the supplementary budget as a “strategic and deliberate intervention” to respond to shifting macroeconomic realities and seize new investment opportunities in critical sectors. According to him, the new allocation will be deployed to fast-track the completion of key infrastructure projects, enhance agricultural value chains, strengthen healthcare and education, bolster security, and drive job creation through targete...

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13Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nasarawa Speaker, Lawmakers attend CPA conference in Gambia as President Barrow underscores inputs of legislators in strengthening democracy.

"…with over 300 parliamentarians from 19 commonwealth countries attending the conference…" The 54th Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association CPA, for African Region has opened in the Republic of Gambia. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association CPA, Conference in Republic of Gambia opens today Wednesday. The Conference had in attendance the President of Republic of Gambia, His Excellency President Adama Barrow who declared the event opened. The Conference has its theme "Strengthening Democratic Governance and Resilience in Africa : Tackling Conflicts, Economic Shocks and Climate Risks" The Conference which brought together over 300 Parliamentarians from 19 Commonwealth Countries of Africa had in attendance members of the Nasarawa State House of Assem...

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13Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Centre calls for impactful leadership, reforms in Africa

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Centre for Public Service Productivity and Development (CeProd) has advised governments in Africa to implement good governance  that will open doors of  opportunities and accelerate economic development in the continent. The Director-General of CeProg, Dr Chris Egbu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Egbu, impactful leadership is fundamental to make Nigeria and other countries  in Africa enjoy accelerated  developments. He added that positive reforms for the welfare of citizens would equip Africans for future roles in developing the continent. Egbu said the recent CeProg’s leadership summit attracted impressive  scholars, policymakers and business leader...

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13Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG withdraws criminal complaints against KWAM1, Emmanson

Criminal charges against musician KWAM I and female passenger Ms. Comfort Emmanson, have been withdrawn.Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo who disclosed this on Wednesday cited wide consultations with critical industry stakeholders for the leniency.Keyamo said recent events in the industry concerning unruly behaviour of certain individuals are unfortunate, regrettably, the minister declared that valuable lessons have been learnt by all sides to these incidents and airport security protocols.Keyamo said the lessons have been well highlighted for the travelling public.He said :” If nothing at all, the episodes have undoubtedly helped to raise public awareness about appropriate conduct within the aviation space.“As highlighted in my previous statements on the last t...

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13Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2027: Nationwide CRV to hold in three phases- INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will be in three phases. The exercise according to INEC resumes on Monday, August 18, 2025 ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC says it has identified about 811 registration centres spread across all states and the Federal Capital Territory to ensure the process is accessible to millions of eligible Nigerians. Unlike previous cycles, this registration period will combine both online and in-person opportunities. From August 18, citizens can begin pre-registering via the commission’s dedicated portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org, ahead of physical registration, which starts on August 25. The commission said “Physical registration will be conducted at l...

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12Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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New national industrial policy not to criminalise strikes – FG

By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the new National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) does not criminalise workers’ embarking on strikes to press home their demands. Mr Muhammad Dingyadi, the Minister of Labour and Employment, said this during a media chat with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls the new NIRP 2025, was recently approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). NAN reports that the organised labour and its affiliates have continued to express their dissatisfaction and rejection of the new policy. Dingyadi, however, said that, contrary to the position of labour, the NIRP will facilitate uninterrupted workflow, foster effective social dialogue, and promote tripartite cooperation among government, emp...

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12Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSDC, operators partner to slash sugar imports, target 400,000MT local production

By Lucy Ogalue The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) on Monday signed agreements with four operators to develop new sugar estates expected to collectively produce 400,000 metric tonnes annually. The NSDC Executive Secretary, Mr Kamar Bakrin, said that the agreements were part of efforts by the council to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on sugar imports. He said that the agreements would see Brent Sugar in Oyo State, Niger Foods in Niger State, Legacy Sugar in Adamawa State and UMZA in Bauchi State each develop 100,000-tonne capacity facilities. The NCDC boss said that the initiative marked a major step in the council’s drive to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production and conserve foreign exchange spent on imports. “The geographic spread from Nigeria’s Southwest to No...

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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Aged, Children, Vulnerable Benefit from UBA Foundation’s Charity Outreach in Lagos

In a display of compassion and commitment to societal well-being, UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, extended its generosity to the less privileged in Lagos through its charity outreach program. The Foundation visited So-Said Charity Homes Community and SOS Children’s Village, in Lagos, where the elderly, children, and vulnerable members of society were presented with essential food items and other relief materials, including several bags of rice, beans, and other necessities, aimed at alleviating hardship and putting smiles on the faces of the beneficiaries. Speaking during the outreach, UBA’s Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, who emphasised the Foundation’s commitment to improving lives acros...

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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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TINTED GLASS PERMIT: NPF FURTHER EXTENDS GRACE PERIOD FOR ENFORCEMENT TO OCTOBER 2, 2025

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows, with the new enforcement date now set for 2nd October, 2025. This decision follows a significant surge in applications via the official portal, reflecting heightened public compliance with the directive. In light of this, the Force considers it imperative to allow sufficient time for the meticulous scrutiny of applications to ensure that the permit is issued only to eligible and qualified individuals, in line with national security considerations. The extension will also provide room for the continued fine-tuning of verification processes, both digital and physical, ...

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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ITF gains City & Guilds approval to certify Nigerian artisans globally

By Lucy Ogalue The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has secured approval from the City & Guilds of London, United Kingdom(UK), to operate as a certified examination centre. The Director-General of ITF, Dr Afiz Ogun, in a statement on Monday said this marked a significant milestone in ITF's efforts to equip Nigerian artisans with internationally recognised qualifications. Ogun said the development placed the ITF among six centres nationwide accredited by the global skills certification body. According to the ITF, the approval, signed by the Chief Executive Officer of City & Guilds, Kirstie Donnelly, authorises the Fund to conduct examinations in a range of disciplines. Ogun said: " this includes Level 2 Diploma in Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Technology an...

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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gowon University acting VC bows out, urges support for successor

Outgoing Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Patricia Lar, and incoming Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Matthew Adamu, during the handover ceremony on Monday in Abuja. By Uche Bibilari The outgoing Acting Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, formerly University of Abuja, Prof. Patricia Lar, has expressed deep gratitude to the university community for their support during her six-month tenure. Speaking during the handover ceremony to the new Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Matthew Adams, on Monday in Abuja, Lar thanked staff for standing by her through a challenging period. “It wasn’t easy, but the support from the men and women I met here made the difference. “They were sometimes intimidated and blackmailed, but they stood firm with me. I am grateful from the depth of my heart...

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10Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NANPF Demands Contract Compliance to Safeguard Players

…Says It Remains Committed to Protection of Players’ Interests Abuja, Nigeria, Aug. 9, 2025 – The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged the Nigeria Football Federation Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (NFF-PSAC) to urgently convene and resolve over 100 outstanding contractual disputes ahead of the 2025/2026 football season, set to kick off later this month. According to the union, the unresolved cases include illegal contract terminations, unpaid salaries, outstanding transfer fees, and the withholding of players’ clearances—issues that directly threaten the welfare and careers of affected players. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), NANPF President and former international, Sunday Abe, expressed grave concern over ...

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Audu Ogbeh, Esteemed Nigerian Statesman And Former PDP Leader, Dies At 78

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman and ex-Minister of Agriculture Audu Ogbeh has died at the age of 78. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, according to a statement from his family. Ogbeh, a prominent Nigerian politician and farmer from Benue State, led the PDP from 2001 to 2005 and served as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development during President Muhammadu Buhari’s first term from 2015 to 2019. He also held the post of Minister of Communications in the early 1980s under the Shehu Shagari administration and was deputy speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly in Nigeria’s Second Republic. The family described Ogbeh as a man who "departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and...

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