28 m. ago Activist Dan Bello Breaks Silence On ‘Brief Detention’ At Kano Airport

China-based Nigerian activist and social media personality, Bello Habid Galadanci, popularly known as Dan Bello, has broken his silence on his brief detention by security operatives at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano on his arrival from China on Saturday. In an interview with DCL Hausa podcast service, Dan Bello disclosed that […]

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2 h. ago Profile of two pilots who flew crashed Air India plane released

Tribune Online Profile of two pilots who flew crashed Air India plane released Following the recent crash of Air India plane that claimed 260 lives, a preliminary report has indicated that the accident was caused by a disruption in the fuel supply to the engines. Tribune Online reports that Air India flight 171 took off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in India’s western state of Gujarat […] Profile of two pilots who flew crashed Air India plane released Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Sokoto Urges Terror Kingpin, Bello Turji, To Release Hostages

The Sokoto State Government has called on bandit kingpin Bello Turji to demonstrate sincere commitment to the ongoing peace process by releasing all kidnap victims in his custody and immediately halt attacks on rural communities Retired Colonel Ahmed Usman, the special adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu, made the appeal in a statement issued to journalists […]

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5 h. ago Garba Shehu’s comments has vindicated Kanu on Buhari’s once long absence while in power – IPOB

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri   The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to a recent utterance by former spokesperson of Mohammad Buhari,immediate past President of the country while in power, claiming he was ill and hiden public eyes.   Spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful in a statement he released to journalists said “IPOB […] The post Garba Shehu’s comments has vindicated Kanu on Buhari’s once long absence while in power – IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigeria names squad for African U18/U20 Athletics Championship in Abeokuta

Team Nigeria has officially released the list of athletes and officials set to represent the nation at the 3rd African read more Nigeria names squad for African U18/U20 Athletics Championship in Abeokuta

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7 h. ago Medical doctors to leave Nigeria over poor welfare, threaten strike action in A/ Ibom 

From Isaac Job, Uyo All Doctors in Nigeria under the aegis of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) said they are angry as president Bola Tinubu sent their colleagues to St Lucia with N3m monthly allowance  while they are impoverished with only N300,000 monthly remuneration with hard labour.  President Tinubu recently sent some medical doctors to St […] The post Medical doctors to leave Nigeria over poor welfare, threaten strike action in A/ Ibom  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Natasha resumes July 15 as legal team hands over court verdict to Senate

By Sunday Ani   Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, will on Tuesday, July 15, resume her legislative duties after over four months of suspension. This followed the action of her legal team, which has the leadership of the National Assembly, with a certified true copy of the Federal High Court judgment mandating her immediate […] The post Natasha resumes July 15 as legal team hands over court verdict to Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago A/Ibom Airport to resume night flights as Eno releases N1.19b for facility overhaul

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom state governor Pastor Umo Eno has set two month deadline for Victor Attah International Airport to resume night flights and release N1.19b to revamp key facilities at the Airport. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information Hon Aniekan Umanah and made available to Journalists in Uyo stated that […] The post A/Ibom Airport to resume night flights as Eno releases N1.19b for facility overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago ‘Govs Defecting To APC Will Work Against You’, Primate Ayodele Warns Tinubu

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Tinubu against some of his choice of appointees and opposition governors defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying they were enemies and will work against him. In a statement signed by his media aide, Primate Ayodele released a series of […]

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11 h. ago Wike: Anglican Church issues guidelines for receiving guests during services

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has issued official guidelines on the reception of politicians and government officials in church services and programmes across its parishes nationwide.  Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Revd Henry Ndukuba, signed and released the memo at the Episcopal Consultation held at […] The post Wike: Anglican Church issues guidelines for receiving guests during services appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Chasing Tomorrow: How Nigerians Brave The Odds, Patronise Night Buses

As daylight fades and the hum of city life begins to quiet, another kind of movement stirs in Nigeria’s motor parks. In places like Jibowu in Lagos, Utako in Abuja, and Upper Iweka in Onitsha, the night belongs not to sleep, but to motion. Passengers clutch their bags with quiet resolve, drivers rev up aging […]

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12 h. ago Fuel switches cut off before Air India plane crashed — Report

Tribune Online Fuel switches cut off before Air India plane crashed — Report Investigators were able to get data out of the plane’s “black box” recorders, including 49 hours of flight data and two hours of cockpit audio, including from the crash. Fuel switches cut off before Air India plane crashed — Report Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth

Tribune Online Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth By: Felix Oluwalomola Infrastructure shows progress. Maintenance sustains it, but the ability to preserve and maintain this infrastructure truly tests Nigeria’s progress. In the country, priority is placed on constructing new roads, buildings, schools, hospitals, and other public facilities. However, little attention is given to sustaining these investments through constant and intentional preventive maintenance. As […] Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Visa Cut Not Linked To Reforms, Diplomatic Tensions, Says US Embassy

Amid growing concerns over the United States’ decision to slash the validity of non-immigrant visas issued to Nigerians, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria has said the move was not a retaliatory response to recent immigration reforms by the Nigerian government. In a statement released via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle yesterday, the U.S. Mission […]

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20 h. ago Natasha’s Team Submits Court Verdict CTC To Senate, Says Lawmaker To Resume July 15

The legal team representing Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has served the leadership of the National Assembly with a certified true copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court judgement mandating her immediate recall to the Senate. In a strongly worded letter dated July 1, 2025, the lawyers also declared that the female Senator will resume […]

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20 h. ago He dreams of becoming a doctor, we need Nigerians to help him stay alive — Father of 10

Tribune Online He dreams of becoming a doctor, we need Nigerians to help him stay alive — Father of 10-yr-old boy battling kidney, heart failure Mr Daniel Paul, a teacher from Akwa Ibom State living in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, speaks with SAHEED SALAWU about the ordeal of his 10-year-old son, David, who is suffering from a life-threatening kidney condition that has now worsened into heart complications. He shares the emotional and financial toll on the family and appeals for […] He dreams of becoming a doctor, we need Nigerians to help him stay alive — Father of 10-yr-old boy battling kidney, heart failure Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Dafinone Hails Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory, Urges Inclusive Leadership

Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo following Thursday’s Supreme Court judgement which affirmed him as the duly elected governor of Edo State, describing the ruling as a victory for democracy and a resounding affirmation of the people’s will. In a statement released on Friday, Senator Dafinone praised the […]

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28 h. ago Again, Gunmen Kill NSCDC Officer, Abduct 3 Others In Edo Catholic Seminary

Gunmen on Thursday night attacked the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School at Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East local government area of Edo State, killing an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the school. Three students of the school were also whisked away by the assailants during the incident. LEADERSHIP […]

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29 h. ago Police foil night attack by gunmen in Kadarko, Nasarawa State

From Abel Leonard, Lafia A late-night ambush on police personnel along the Kadarko–Makurdi Road in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State was repelled on Tuesday, July 9, 2025, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The incident occurred around 10:55 p.m. near the Nasarawa–Benue border, when suspected armed gunmen emerged from the Benue forest […] The post Police foil night attack by gunmen in Kadarko, Nasarawa State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago NBS set to release Nigeria’s rebased GDP as investor confidence returns

Tribune Online NBS set to release Nigeria’s rebased GDP as investor confidence returns The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is set to release Nigeria's rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, expected to provide a more accurate reflection of the nation's economy and potentially boost investor confidence—signaling renewed optimism in the country’s economic outlook. NBS set to release Nigeria’s rebased GDP as investor confidence returns Tribune Online

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