10 h. ago FG repositions steel sector, targets 10m tonnes of liquid steel

…Sector to generate 500,000 jobs by 2030 President Bola Tinubu has stated his commitment to repositioning the nation’s steel sector read more FG repositions steel sector, targets 10m tonnes of liquid steel

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11 h. ago Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation reported over 1,500 suspected cholera cases from mid-June to early August 2025 in three Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities […] The post Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Asian Markets Mixed As Bitcoin Surges To New High Above $124,000

The cryptocurrency rose above its previous July record, briefly exceeding $124,500 before retreating. The post Asian Markets Mixed As Bitcoin Surges To New High Above $124,000 appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara

The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the death of a man who helped a kidnap suspect to escape arrest. The Police Commissioner in Kwara, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to newsmen, yesterday in Ilorin. Ojo further disclosed that a vigilante member, who sustained injuries from the incident was receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. […] The post Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Keffi Jailbreak: Governor Sule Decries Congestion At Facility

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has called for expeditious action on cases awaiting trial at the Keffi Medium Correctional Centre. Governor Sule made the call when he visited the facility on Wednesday, following a jailbreak where 16 inmates escaped. Our correspondent gathered that most of the inmates awaiting trial in the facility are those whose […]

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17 h. ago 1,500 Escaped Inmates Recaptured In 15 Years, Over 7,200 Still At Large

It is no longer news that over the last 15 years, Nigeria’s correctional system has witnessed a troubling wave of prison breaks, resulting in the escape of over 7,200 inmates. LEADERSHIP can now exclusively report that only about 1,500 of those escapees have been recaptured, raising grave questions about national security, prison infrastructure, and the […]

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19 h. ago Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC

Tribune Online Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, says its 4,500 prospective students would be subjected to a drug test before being admitted to the school. Lafiaji-Okunneye, who narrated the panic a drug-addicted student created in the school months ago, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the measure had […] Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Tribune Online

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23 h. ago IHS Nigeria inspires 500 school kids, teachers to explore STEM, AI

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu The Ilorin edition of the STEM Africa Fest ended successfully, inspiring over 500 students and educators across Kwara State to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and artificial intelligence (AI). This event was held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub for two days, featuring interactive workshops, demonstrations, and training […] The post IHS Nigeria inspires 500 school kids, teachers to explore STEM, AI appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago US approves potential sales of precision bombs, rockets, others to Nigeria

Tribune Online US approves potential sales of precision bombs, rockets, others to Nigeria “The Government of Nigeria has requested to buy one thousand two (1,002) MK-82 general purpose 500 lb bombs; one thousand two (1,002) MXU-650 Air Foil Groups (AFGs) for 500 lb Paveway II GBU-12; five hundred fifteen (515) MXU-1006 AFGs for 250 lb Paveway II GBU-58; one thousand five hundred seventeen (1,517) MAU-169... US approves potential sales of precision bombs, rockets, others to Nigeria Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Keffi Jail Break: Gov Sule Decries Congestion, Provides Mattresses To Inmates

  Nasarawa State governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule has called for expedited action on cases of those awaiting trial at the Keffi Medium Correctional Centre, Nasarawa State. Governor Sule made the call when he visited the facility on Wednesday following a jail break where 16 inmates escaped. Our correspondent gathered that most of the inmates awaiting […]

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31 h. ago JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions

A special screening exercise for over 500 outstanding candidates below the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session will be conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to an announcement made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the screening will take place from September 22 to […] The post JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Jail Breaks: Security Consultant Calls For Installation Of CCTV Systems In Prisons

Osajie questioned how inmates could escape while officers were on duty and called for the need for technological surveillance. The post Jail Breaks: Security Consultant Calls For Installation Of CCTV Systems In Prisons appeared first on Channels Television.

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39 h. ago We’ve 1,888 female inmates in prison, 81 on death row – NCoS

From Isaac Anumihe and Ezekwesiri Olileanya, Abuja Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), yesterday, disclosed that it has a total of 1885 females across the country and  81 of them are on death row. Fielding questions from the Independent Investigative Panel on the alleged corruption, abuse of power, torture, cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment against the NCS […] The post We’ve 1,888 female inmates in prison, 81 on death row – NCoS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Nasarawa Correctional Centre Breached As Inmates Flee Custody, Seven Recaptured

Sixteen inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi (New), Nasarawa State, escaped on Tuesday after attacking personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The NCoS spokesman, Abubakar Umar, confirmed the jailbreak in a statement issued by the Service. He said, “Some inmates breached the security of the facility and attacked personnel on duty to […] The post Nasarawa Correctional Centre Breached As Inmates Flee Custody, Seven Recaptured appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago ‘Why Stripped Ibom Air Passenger Was Remanded But KWAM 1 Escaped Court Action,’ NCAA Explains

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has explained why Comfort Emmanson, the female Ibom Air passenger who had an altercation with crew members was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre while Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, who was in a similar situation, does not face court action. LEADERSHIP recalls that […]

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65 h. ago NIPEDS has uncovered 520 A’ Level fake certificates – Prof Bello

•Says BUK expelled 500 students with fake results The Nigeria Integrated Post Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered 520 fake A/L results used for Direct Entry admissions across the country. The Chairman, NIPEDS, Prof. Yahuza Bello, who was a former Vice-Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano, made this […] The post NIPEDS has uncovered 520 A’ Level fake certificates – Prof Bello appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago NIPEDS uncovers 520 A’ Level fake certificates – Prof. Bello

•Says BUK expelled 500 students with fake results The Nigeria Integrated Post Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered 520 fake A/L results used for Direct Entry admissions across the country. The Chairman, NIPEDS, Prof. Yahuza Bello, who was a former Vice-Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano, made this […] The post NIPEDS uncovers 520 A’ Level fake certificates – Prof. Bello appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Hope in Makoko: 200 women receive free breast and cervical cancer screening

By Damiete Braide In a decisive move to improve women’s health and promote early cancer detection, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) hosted a 2-day free breast and cervical cancer screening for women from Makoko and its environs on 8th – 9th August 2025. Organised by VCDF in partnership with Sebeccly Cancer Care and Support Centre […] The post Hope in Makoko: 200 women receive free breast and cervical cancer screening appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Elektron Finance SPV Plc Successfully Launches a ₦200 Billion Bond Issuance Programme and Closes its ₦4.64 Billion Series 1 Bond Issuance Under the Scheme

Lagos, Nigeria – August 11, 2025, Elektron Finance SPV Plc a funding vehicle wholly owned by Elektron Energy Development Strategies read more Elektron Finance SPV Plc Successfully Launches a ₦200 Billion Bond Issuance Programme and Closes its ₦4.64 Billion Series 1 Bond Issuance Under the Scheme

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4 d. ago Tender apology or face legal action, Obasanjo Library tells EFCC over night raid

Tribune Online Tender apology or face legal action, Obasanjo Library tells EFCC over night raid “The invasion, led by one ‘Olapade’, caused serious panic and chaos, leading to serious injuries among participants trying to escape the shooting and the carnage that resulted, and causing terror among residents on the site... Tender apology or face legal action, Obasanjo Library tells EFCC over night raid Tribune Online

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