13 h. ago Police Arrest Fake Eye Doctor Using Olive Oil Concoctions As Cure

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a fake medical doctor, claiming to be a specialist in the treatment of eye problems. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Friday in Uyo, said the arrest followed credible intelligence from concerned members of the […]

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14 h. ago Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a critical roundtable focused on implementing the Zaria Declaration on Strengthening Local Governance and Empowering Traditional Institutions, key stakeholders have issued an urgent call for the National Assembly to take immediate legislative action on constituency projects. They emphasised the pressing need to establish a robust legal framework to regulate constituency […] The post Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Surprise As AI Issues Unsolicited Certificate Of Recognition To Lebanese Engineer In Nigeria

A Lebanese engineer working in Nigeria, Mazen Kalassina, has become the subject of international curiosity after receiving a spontaneous certificate from an artificial intelligence (AI) system, an event some observers said was unprecedented. In June 2025, ChatGPT, a widely used AI language model, issued a Certificate of Distinction to Engr. Mazen Kalassina without any prompt […]

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25 h. ago Only Govs Can Address Insecurity By Granting LG Autonomy – Ex

A former Benue State commissioner for Lands and Survey, John Tondu, has said only the 36 governors of the federation can address the worsening insecurity in the country by deliberately granting local autonomy as guaranteed by the constitution. Tondu noted that while governors usually pass the bulk to the federal government because it controls security […]

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44 h. ago 150 Kano women acquire skills in software devt, cybersecurity, data science

    No fewer than 150 women in Kano State have completed a four-month training in digital skills, organised by a nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSfaI), under the second cohort of its SafeHer programme. At the graduation ceremony for the women held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Kano, WDSfaI’s Programme […] The post 150 Kano women acquire skills in software devt, cybersecurity, data science appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Traditional Ruler Warns Against Escalating Crisis In Ebonyi Community

The traditional ruler of the Ihie Autonomous community in the Ivo local government area of Ebonyi State, Eze Gabriel Uzoma Okoro, has warned those spreading false information about the crisis that rocked the community recently to desist from doing so to forestall an escalation of the dispute. In an interview with journalists in Abakaliki, the […]

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48 h. ago Peace Sustained In N’Delta By Armed Forces Helped Us Meet Revenue Target – FIRS

The notable rise in tax revenue from oil production activities has been closely linked to the enduring peace in the Niger Delta region. Officials have noted that the key oil-producing areas’ stable and peaceful environment has allowed companies to maximise their operations and profits. Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Zacch Adedeji has […]

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52 h. ago Stransact, NRS help businesses navigate Nigeria’s new tax rules

Stransact Chartered Accountants, in partnership with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has advised corporate taxpayers and business owners on how best to adapt to Nigeria’s evolving tax environment, especially in light of the recently enacted 2025 Tax Reform Acts and the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s (FIRS) mandatory e-invoicing system. The guidance came during a one-day […] The post Stransact, NRS help businesses navigate Nigeria’s new tax rules appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 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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65 h. ago Bauchi Gov Flags Off Cyber Nation Programme, Targets 100,000 Youths For Digital Skils

In a determined move to position Bauchi State as a hub for digital innovation and a technologically-driven State, Governor Bala Mohammed, on Tuesday, flagged off the cybernations programme, an intensive cybersecurity training initiative. This ambitious programme known as the Digital Literacy and Skill Framework Bauchi Initiative, the project, developed in collaboration with the National Information […]

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68 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Woman For Alleged Interstate Child Trafficking

The Anambra Police Command has apprehended a 63-year-old woman suspected of operating an interstate child trafficking network. The police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspect, Ngozi Muotuanya, was taken into custody on August 11 following reliable intelligence. Initial investigations indicated that in 2024, Muotuanya allegedly abducted a one-year-old boy […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Woman For Alleged Interstate Child Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Chatbot Grok Stirs Confusion Over Suspension After Gaza Claims

Grok, developed by Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI and integrated into his platform X, was temporarily suspended on Monday in the latest controversy surrounding the chatbot. The post Chatbot Grok Stirs Confusion Over Suspension After Gaza Claims appeared first on Channels Television.

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69 h. ago What is Artificial Intelligence? A beginner’s guide for business leaders in Nigeria

Not too long ago, Artificial Intelligence (AI) was seen as science fiction—robots, flying cars, and machines that think like humans. read more What is Artificial Intelligence? A beginner’s guide for business leaders in Nigeria

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2 d. ago AI raises new business risks as data breach costs drop to $4.44m

By Chinenye Anuforo A new IBM report has revealed a shift in the cybersecurity landscape. For the first time in five years, the global average cost of a data breach has dropped to $4.44 million. However, this good news is being overshadowed by a new and dangerous threat centered on the security risks posed by […] The post AI raises new business risks as data breach costs drop to $4.44m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago How Live Scores Are Revolutionizing Football Coverage in Nigeria: From NPFL to the Super Eagles

The Digital Shift in Nigerian Football Coverage In recent years, football coverage in Nigeria has undergone a remarkable digital transformation. Gone are the days when fans relied solely on radio commentary or next-day newspaper match reports. The rise of mobile technology and high-speed internet means that millions of supporters can now follow every pass, tackle, […] The post How Live Scores Are Revolutionizing Football Coverage in Nigeria: From NPFL to the Super Eagles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria leads in cyberattack surge as Africa tops global threat

Nigeria has recorded the world’s sharpest rise in cyberattacks, as new data shows Africa has become the most targeted region read more Nigeria leads in cyberattack surge as Africa tops global threat

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3 d. ago NAF Airstrikes Hit Bandits Planning To Attack Zamfara Communities

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its airstrike under Operation FASAN YAMMA, on 10th August, 2025, struck a gathering of “400 bandits” planning attacks on farming communities in Zamfara State. A statement by the NAF spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, said the airstrike and ground assault on Makakkari forest neutralised several terrorists. According to him, Intelligence […]

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3 d. ago FAAN vows tough sanctions as unruly passenger incidents rise at Nigerian airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has expressed concern over the growing number of unruly passenger incidents. read more FAAN vows tough sanctions as unruly passenger incidents rise at Nigerian airports

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3 d. ago NCAA’s selective handling of frequent breaches of international aviation safety standards

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has to take the frequent security breaches at our airports and in flight more seriously. So far, it appears the agency has been treating the worsening security breaches selectively and with kid gloves, thereby emboldening more unruly behaviours. The NCAA is an autonomous aviation regulatory agency empowered by the […] The post NCAA’s selective handling of frequent breaches of international aviation safety standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Technology’ll never displace architects; it can only make things easier – Oguamanam, architect

By  Josfyn Uba Abia State-born architect and Secretary General of Nigerian Institute of Architecture (NIA), Lagos State Chapter, Mrs Adaku Oguamanam has declared that the evolution of such technology like the Artificial Intelligence (AI) can never take over the roles of architect but can only make the work of an architect easier. In this interview, […] The post Technology’ll never displace architects; it can only make things easier – Oguamanam, architect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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