2 h. ago Shettima leads delegation to Daura for prayers at Buhari’s residence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   A day after the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Kashim Shettima, acting on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, is leading a delegation comprising ministers, governors, and mourners to Daura for prayers in honour of the late leader. According to the statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, joining […] The post Shettima leads delegation to Daura for prayers at Buhari’s residence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Defined Benefit Pensioners To Get Free Health Insurance Coverage By 2026

There are ongoing discussions between the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to ensure that pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) get free health insurance services, LEADERSHIP learnt. To this end, about 80 per cent of pensioners under the old pension scheme are expected to have access to […]

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4 h. ago JUST IN: Court frees Fayose, says no link to money laundering

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has been freed by the Federal High Court in Lagos in the case of money laundering and theft amounting to N6.9 billion. Fayose was discharged by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke after upholding his no-case submission filed to challenge his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According […] The post JUST IN: Court frees Fayose, says no link to money laundering appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Digital invoicing for SMEs gets boost as Afri Invoice debuts in Nigeria

Nigerian entrepreneurs, freelancers and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) can now seamlessly navigate the evolving digital tax landscape as Afri read more Digital invoicing for SMEs gets boost as Afri Invoice debuts in Nigeria

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7 h. ago I paid N6.5m ransom – Abducted Edo Imam denies police freed him

By John Ogunsemore The Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque, Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, has said he paid N6.5 million ransom to secure his release, contrary to claims by the Edo State Police Command that his abductors freed him due to intense and sustained pressure mounted on them by its operatives. Obhakhobo, who doubles as […] The post I paid N6.5m ransom – Abducted Edo Imam denies police freed him appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago France’s PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix government finances – Reuters

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou proposed scrapping two public holidays and freezing most public spending as part of a 43.8 read more France’s PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix government finances – Reuters

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7 h. ago South African MK Party Supports Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara Breakaway

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party of South Africa has backed Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara breakway and expressed support for the kingdom’s autonomy plan. Former President of South Africa and leader of the MK party, Jacob Zuma, stated that his party believed Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal allows for significant local governance by the populations of […]

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8 h. ago Awujale’s burial rite frees Yoruba kings from oppression – Oluwo

By John Ogunsemore The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, said the burial rite of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has liberated Yoruba kings from physical and spiritual oppression after their demise. The Oluwo stated this in a Tuesday statement signed by his Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem. Oba Adetona, who died aged […] The post Awujale’s burial rite frees Yoruba kings from oppression – Oluwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago End Of An Era – HRM Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, The Awujale Of Ijebu Land

When the news filtered in that His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Olukayode Adetona (1934 – 2025), Ọgbagba Agbotewole II, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu Land, had joined his ancestors, a profound silence swept across Ijebuland, Ogun State, and indeed Nigeria. An era had ended. A royal voice, revered for its clarity, courage, and […]

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11 h. ago Buhari: UN, EU, Saudi, Moroccan kings, Etsu Nupe pay tributes

The entire world literally stood still for the late Nigerian president, Muhammad Buhari, whose remains were laid to rest, yesterday. Major global bodies and leaders paid glowing tribute and eulogised his sterling qualities.  The roll call included the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al […] The post Buhari: UN, EU, Saudi, Moroccan kings, Etsu Nupe pay tributes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Experts seek end to war risk tag costing Nigeria $500m annually

•Urge global lobbying to scrap punitive surcharges By Steve Agbota                                    styvenchy@yahoo.com    Maritime and trade enthusiasts are genuinely worried over the scathing charges slapped on Nigerian shippers by offshore insurance firms despite the country being declared piracy-free since […] The post Experts seek end to war risk tag costing Nigeria $500m annually appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago “If You’re Bold Enough, Campaign Against My Role In Tinubu’s Cabinet” – Wike Dares Kingibe

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dared Senator Ireti Kingibe to take her criticisms of his appointment to the streets of Abuja if she truly believes President Bola Tinubu erred in including him in his cabinet. Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, issued a statement on Tuesday, blasting Kingibe over her recent television […] The post “If You’re Bold Enough, Campaign Against My Role In Tinubu’s Cabinet” – Wike Dares Kingibe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Awujale’s noble burial rites, freedom for Yoruba monarchs from secret groups — Oluwo

Tribune Online Awujale’s noble burial rites, freedom for Yoruba monarchs from secret groups — Oluwo The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, HIM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described the burial process for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, HIM Oba Sikiru Adetona as a freedom for Yoruba traditional institution and a step towards the restoration of the sanctity of Yoruba traditional institution.  Awujale’s noble burial rites, freedom for Yoruba monarchs from secret groups — Oluwo Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Awujale was a man of grace who served Ijebu diligently, says APC chieftain

The Sun A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Oladayo Ogunjebe, has described the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, Ogbagba II, as a man of candour and grace who served his people diligently for 64 years. Otunba Ogunjebe said in a press statement that the monarch, who passed away on […] The post Awujale was a man of grace who served Ijebu diligently, says APC chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Katsina Police Deploy Thousands Of Personnel For Buhari’s Burial

Operatives of Katsina State Police Command have been deployed across strategic areas in the state ahead of former President Muhammadu Buhari‘s burial. The measures is said to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free ceremony for the late military head of state on Tuesday. The Command said that it has made extensive security arrangements in collaboration with […] The post Katsina Police Deploy Thousands Of Personnel For Buhari’s Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Buhari’s Body Arrives Nigeria As Tinubu, Shettima Lead Tributes

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, received the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport in Katsina, following their arrival from London. Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82, passed away in the United Kingdom after a brief illness. His body […] The post Buhari’s Body Arrives Nigeria As Tinubu, Shettima Lead Tributes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Wike’s aide Olayinka accuses Kingibe of blindness to FCT development

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has launched a scathing response to Senator Ireti Kingibe’s recent criticism of the transformation under his boss’s stewardship. Olayinka accused the Senator of being “blinded by the spirit of impending […] The post Wike’s aide Olayinka accuses Kingibe of blindness to FCT development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago As Awujale’s elder, I couldn’t bow or see him — Lenuwa explains absence at palace

Tribune Online As Awujale’s elder, I couldn’t bow or see him — Lenuwa explains absence at palace The Lenuwa of Ode-Omi, Oba Folailu Adekunle Hassan, has explained why his Official Staff was not present at the palace of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikirullah Kayode Adetona, stating that as an elder brother to the Awujale... As Awujale’s elder, I couldn’t bow or see him — Lenuwa explains absence at palace Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Saudi King, Crown Prince condole with Nigeria over Buhari’s passing

…commiserate with govt, people of Nigeria, Buhari’s family  From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia has mourned the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari. His condolence message was contained in a cable sent to the Federal Government. Buhari died in London on Sunday, where he had been receiving treatment […] The post Saudi King, Crown Prince condole with Nigeria over Buhari’s passing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago After 6 Years In Boko Haram Captivity, 2 Minors Regain Freedom

Borno State Police Command has confirmed that two minors, Ayuba Ishaku, 12; and Yakubu Haruna, 13, have escaped from captivity nearly six years after Boko Haram abducted them. The two boys who are both natives of Mandaragrau Village in Biu local government area, were kidnapped when they were six and seven years old respectively on […]

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