51 m. ago Court strikes out suit against Akpabio over Natasha’s suspension

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, over the suspension of read more Court strikes out suit against Akpabio over Natasha’s suspension

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90 m. ago 16 Officers to face Court Martial for indiscipline, breach of service regulations – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ), said 16, military officers arrested over issues of indiscipline and breach of service regulations would face a General Court Martial(GCM), Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, who made this known, said Some of the apprehended officers had been under jurisdiction for various offences, either awaiting or undergoing […] The post 16 Officers to face Court Martial for indiscipline, breach of service regulations – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago First Lady reaffirms commitment to safe motherhood, commissions new maternal and child hospital in Gombe

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to health and well-being for Nigerian mothers and children. This is even as she reiterates the critical importance of maternal and child healthcare as a central focus of the Renewed Hope Agenda spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu. She stressed this while […] The post First Lady reaffirms commitment to safe motherhood, commissions new maternal and child hospital in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Nigeria’s Dandaura makes case for repatriation of African artefacts at UNESCO Mondiacult 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Emmanuel Dandaura of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, at UNESCO Mondiacult 2025 in Barcelona, powerfully stressed the urgent need for restitution of Africa’s looted cultural heritage, placing Nigeria at the centre of global cultural diplomacy. Speaking as Chair of the Working Group that drafted the AU Model Law on the Protection of […] The post Nigeria’s Dandaura makes case for repatriation of African artefacts at UNESCO Mondiacult 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tension Grips Bishewa Village As Bandits Kidnap Woman In Kwara

Panic spread through Bishewa Village, near Zambufu in the Lafiagi Emirate of Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, after armed bandits launched a late-night raid and abducted a woman. Eyewitnesses reported that approximately ten assailants on motorcycles stormed the village, firing shots Indiscriminately. The son of the kidnapped woman, who narrowly escaped, said he had […] The post Tension Grips Bishewa Village As Bandits Kidnap Woman In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000, scholarships

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Kaduna State Government has honoured 23 of 115 outstanding teachers across its 23 local government areas at the maiden Best Teacher Award Ceremony, with N500,000 each and a certificate of excellence. The overall best teacher, Esther Affun from Chikun LGA, received an additional N500,000 and a special scholarship to upgrade her […] The post Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000, scholarships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000 each

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Kaduna State government has honoured 23 of 115 outstanding teachers across its 23 local government areas at the maiden Best Teacher Award Ceremony with N500,000 each and a certificate of excellence. The overall best teacher, Esther Affun from Chikun LGA, received an additional N500,000 and a special scholarship to upgrade […] The post Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000 each appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Court strikes out Funtua’s suit against 9mobile over alleged share transfer

By Lukman Olabiyi The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit filed by businessman, Abubakar Ismaila Isa Funtua over the alleged unauthorized transfer of 43 million shares to Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operators of 9mobile. Delivering judgment on September 24, 2025, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that Isa lacked the locus […] The post Court strikes out Funtua’s suit against 9mobile over alleged share transfer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ),  said troops fighting the counter insurgency war and other security operations across the country arrested about 450 terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals in the month of September. The DHQ, also said that 39 terrorists surrendered to troops at various theater of  operations while 180 kidnapped victims were rescued during […] The post Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Abuja horror: Kidnappers abduct, kill veterinary doctor, hold children hostage

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja A veterinary doctor and former President of the Veterinary Medical Council Association (FCT Chapter) and Native of Nru Nsukka, Enugu State Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, has been killed following a kidnapping incident at his residence in Kungabokun, a remote village in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that borders Niger State. The attackers […] The post Abuja horror: Kidnappers abduct, kill veterinary doctor, hold children hostage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago ‘Nigerians Must Support Government To Reduce Illiteracy’, Says Humanitarian Onyeaji

An Abuja-based humanitarian, Mr Collins Onyeaji, has called on Nigerians to join hands with the government across the country towards reducing illiteracy at the grassroots. Onyeaji said by partnering with the government, Nigerians can assist to lower the wave of insecurity, equip younger ones with necessary skills and empower future generations for human capital development […]

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6 h. ago 270 Nigerians languish in Ethiopian prison as families beg Tinubu for rescue

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Families of over 270 Nigerians reportedly detained in Kalite Prison, Ethiopia, have cried out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to urgently intervene and secure the release or transfer of their loved ones, many of whom are said to be in critical condition. The detainees, according to their […] The post 270 Nigerians languish in Ethiopian prison as families beg Tinubu for rescue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago ‘Release Civilian Hostages Now Without Conditions’, Sheikh Gumi Tells Hamas

A renowned Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has called on Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas, to release all Israeli civilian hostages without any conditions. Sheikh Gumi who stated this on his verified Facebook page on Saturday, said it was a miscalculation for Hamas to have adopted the hostages in the first place. The Islamic […]

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6 h. ago Troops Arrest 450 Suspected Terrorists, Rescue 180 Hostages In September — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops on internal operations in September, arrested 450 suspected terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals and rescued 180 hostages. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, in a statement on Saturday, said troops also received 39 surrendered repentant terrorists and recovered stolen crude worth N112,175,220.00 during the […]

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6 h. ago Where Wisdom Wears Bright Colours – A review of Kingsley Chibuzor Nwabia’s Nigerian Folktales & Other Stories

Title: Nigerian Folktales & Other Stories Author: Kingsley Chibuzor Nwabia Year of Publication: 2017 Number of Pages: 151 Category: Children’s read more Where Wisdom Wears Bright Colours – A review of Kingsley Chibuzor Nwabia’s Nigerian Folktales & Other Stories

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7 h. ago Gov Alia Awards Scholarships To Children Of Fallen Heroes, Empowers Their Widows With Businesses To Mark Nigeria’s 65th Anniversary

His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia on October 1 2025 awarded scholarships to children of fallen heroes in Benue State. The governor as promised to empower their widows with businesses to mark Nigeria”s 65th anniversary. The governor made this known at a lunch organized for families of fallen heros in the at the […]

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7 h. ago Chinda Drags Abbas, Others To Court Over Alleged Plan To Remove Him As Minority Leader

The Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, has summoned the management of the National Assembly, House of Representatives, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and nine others, to appear before it within 30 days over a suit filed by the House Minority Leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, seeking the stoppage of a planned move to remove him from his […]

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7 h. ago Wike Flags Off N2 Transit Way, Demands 24hrs Availability Of Officials

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday commenced the construction of a major new Transit Way (N2) designed to link the Central Area with the Wuse District, a project he declared critical to transforming Abuja into a modern city. The event, which also featured the groundbreaking for two accompanying bridges, was […]

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8 h. ago 1.9m children targeted in Nasarawa as UNICEF, partners flag off Measles

From Abel Leonard, Lafia   No fewer than 1.9 million children are to be immunized against measles, rubella, and polio in Nasarawa State, as UNICEF, in collaboration with the government and partners, flagged off preparations for the Integrated Polio-Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign.   The one-day media dialogue held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at De […] The post 1.9m children targeted in Nasarawa as UNICEF, partners flag off Measles-Rubella, Polio Vaccination Campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NOUN Set To Host Africa’s Biggest Digital Learning Conference

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is preparing to host the MoodleMoot Africa 2025 Conference, set to be the largest digital learning event in Africa. The conference will take place from October 8 to 10 in Abuja, with over 24 countries and approximately 400 delegates expected to attend. Professor Olufemi Peters, the Vice Chancellor […]

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