66 m. ago Nigeria marks 2025 Day of African Child with renewed call for child

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, on the occasion of the 2025 Day of the African Child, has emphasised the urgent need for deliberate planning and budgeting to advance children’s rights across Nigeria. Commemorating the historic June 16, 1976, Soweto children’s march against apartheid, Sulaiman-Ibrahim reminded Nigerians that “their sacrifice continues […] The post Nigeria marks 2025 Day of African Child with renewed call for child-centered planning, investment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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84 m. ago Action Collective Accuses Akpabio Of Desperation, Plot Against Natasha

The Action Collective has raised serious concerns over what it described as the growing desperation of the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, in his alleged bid to undermine Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a strongly worded statement signed by its National Coordinator, Mr. Teddy Onyejuwe, the group questioned Akpabio’s motives, describing recent legal moves […]

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89 m. ago FRSC warns motorists against paying fines to officials, insists on bank transactions

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists against paying fines to its officials on duty as bribes or enticements for violating traffic regulations. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, in a statement yesterday, maintained that the FRSC has a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, and it is completely against the values, […] The post FRSC warns motorists against paying fines to officials, insists on bank transactions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago PCNGi kicks off CNG supply, pricing framework amid rising demand

…says 200,000 CNG vehicles on road by December 2025 The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has launched the implementation read more PCNGi kicks off CNG supply, pricing framework amid rising demand

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3 h. ago Yelewata massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, demand end to killings

Leaders of Benue communities in the diaspora have condemned the recent wave of killings in the state, describing the violence as a silent genocide against indigenous populations. The reaction follows the June 14 massacre in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were reportedly killed by suspected armed herders. In an open letter […] The post Yelewata massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, demand end to killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly

Demand immediate release of detained protesters Urge Gov Alia to implement anti-open grazing law From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, declared that they have failed the Benue people by not protecting them from the attacks of killer herdsmen. The lawmaker representing Kwande West State Constituency, Thomas Dugeri, stated on […] The post Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigeria In Dangerous Phase, Government Now Silencing Critics Online – Illbliss

Popular rapper Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, also known as Illbliss, has described Nigeria as being in a “very dangerous phase” of its history. He made the remark while voicing concern about escalating insecurity, economic struggles, widespread corruption, and the government’s use of propaganda. Appearing on a recent episode of the Real Shareholders podcast, posted on YouTube […] The post Nigeria In Dangerous Phase, Government Now Silencing Critics Online – Illbliss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago PPP: Implementation of infrastructure master plan will raise stock to 70% GDP — Tinubu

Tribune Online PPP: Implementation of infrastructure master plan will raise stock to 70% GDP — Tinubu The full implementation of Nigeria’s National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (2020–2043) will raise the country’s infrastructure stock from its current 35 percent of GDP to at least 70 percent by 2043. PPP: Implementation of infrastructure master plan will raise stock to 70% GDP — Tinubu Tribune Online

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7 h. ago CBN’s suspension of banks’ dividend may cause stock market volatility — Securities dealers

Tribune Online CBN’s suspension of banks’ dividend may cause stock market volatility — Securities dealers "Unless an alternative solution is found, this directive may hinder banks' capital-raising efforts, particularly those yet to commence ... CBN’s suspension of banks’ dividend may cause stock market volatility — Securities dealers Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Benue Massacre: MUTUK demands end to genocidal slaughter of Tiv people

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Executive Committee and members of Mzough U Tiv UK (MUTUK) has expressed deep sorrow, outrage, and unreserved condemnation of the continued mass killings of Tiv people across Benue State demanding an immediate end to the killings. The peaceful community of Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area was once again subjected […] The post Benue Massacre: MUTUK demands end to genocidal slaughter of Tiv people appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Sotel Delivers Instant Global Data in 180+ Countries with Affordable eSIM Plans

In a move set to transform the way Africans stay connected when they travel, Sotel, a Termii Inc. brand, has read more Sotel Delivers Instant Global Data in 180+ Countries with Affordable eSIM Plans

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9 h. ago Why we suspended planning approvals along coastal road — Lagos govt

Tribune Online Why we suspended planning approvals along coastal road — Lagos govt The Lagos State Government has explained reason behind the suspension of planning approvals along the Lagos-Calabar coastal road. Why we suspended planning approvals along coastal road — Lagos govt Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Securities dealers say CBN suspension of banks’ dividend causing stock market volatility

The Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON) has expressed concern over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) recent read more Securities dealers say CBN suspension of banks’ dividend causing stock market volatility

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11 h. ago Flooding: Okpebholo hires experts to understudy Akpabio, Wike’s control strategies

Tribune Online Flooding: Okpebholo hires experts to understudy Akpabio, Wike’s control strategies The statement disclosed that private and commercial buildings constructed along waterways will be demolished to pave the way for proper surface and underground drainage systems, particularly in Government Reservation Areas (GRAs) in Benin. Flooding: Okpebholo hires experts to understudy Akpabio, Wike’s control strategies Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Climate gets higher allocation as DMO plans N50bn green bond issue

The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Monday announced plans to raise up to N50 billion through the issuance of its read more Climate gets higher allocation as DMO plans N50bn green bond issue

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13 h. ago Kenya’s Deputy Police Chief Resigns Amid Outcry Over Blogger’s Death In Custody

Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, has resigned as public outrage mounts over the death of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Ojwang, who had accused Lagat of corruption in a series of social media posts, died days after his arrest in what authorities initially claimed was a suicide, a narrative […]

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15 h. ago Akpabio’s Aide Petitions IGP Over Alleged Cyber Attacks By Rufai Oseni, Tunde Ednut

Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kenny Okolugbo has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun over alleged cyber attacks and coordinated defamation campaign against him by television presenter, Rufai Oseni and two other popular social media influencers. In a petition dated June 16, 2025, Okolugbo alleged that […]

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15 h. ago Smartcash, Leadway Team Up To Simplify Motor Insurance With USSD, App

Smartcash Payment Service Bank (PSB), a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with Leadway Assurance to launch a seamless, mobile-based motor insurance service, a move to revolutionise insurance accessibility across Nigeria. This collaboration enables Nigerians to purchase or renew insurance plans directly from their phones using the Smartcash app, eliminating the need for physical paperwork […]

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16 h. ago Again, IGP Invites Gov Yusuf’s Spokesperson Over Alleged Ganduje’s Suspension

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the Police Monitoring Unit to produce Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, at the force headquarters in Abuja, over alleged criminal defamation concerning Ganduje’s purported suspension. In 2024, the All Progressives Congress (APC) exco of Ganduje ward suspended the party’s national chairman over […]

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19 h. ago Truckers suspend operations at Lekki Port, Dangote Refinery over N12,500 E

•Thousands of cargoes stranded By Steve Agbota Operations at the $19.5 billion Dangote Petrochemicals Refinery and the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport have been temporarily halted following a suspension of loading activities by truckers and petroleum tanker drivers. The move, led by the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Petroleum Tanker Drivers […] The post Truckers suspend operations at Lekki Port, Dangote Refinery over N12,500 E-call-up fee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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