52 m. ago 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐬 R𝐞𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞’𝐬 Claim Of ‘G𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞’ A𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 Nigerian 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬

The Nigerian House of Representatives has rejected a claim by the United States Senate describing the country’s security challenges as a ‘genocide against Christians’ or state-sponsored persecution. The lawmakers, on Wednesday, also took steps to stop the US proposed law to require the her Secretary of State to designate Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ […]

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63 m. ago TJNA and partners lead tax justice, illicit financial flows dialogue at PAC 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As the continent faces mounting debt and shrinking fiscal space, Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) alongside key partners launched a pivotal dialogue aimed at curbing illicit financial flows (IFFs) and advancing tax justice at the 13th Pan-African Conference (PAC 2025) from October 7 to 10. The conference, hosted in Johannesburg, convenes […] The post TJNA and partners lead tax justice, illicit financial flows dialogue at PAC 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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83 m. ago 10,000 Constables Pass Out Of Police Training Institutions Nationwide

10,000 newly recruited Police constables have successfully passed out from training institutions across the country following the completion of their intensive training in various Police Colleges and Training Institutes nationwide. Their Passing Out Parade, which took place on October 7, 2025, simultaneously across all designated training institutions, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts […]

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87 m. ago Marketers Blame Soaring Cooking Gas Prices On Supply Disruptions, Exploitation

It is no longer news that the price of cooking gas has skyrocketed across major cities in Nigeria, leaving many households struggling to cope with the soaring cost of the essential commodity. In several parts of the country, the cost of cooking gas has doubled within weeks, with prices now hovering between ₦2,000 and ₦3,000 […]

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90 m. ago Outgoing French PM seeks compromise to avert snap elections 

Tribune Online Outgoing French PM seeks compromise to avert snap elections  Sébastien Lecornu, France’s caretaker prime minister, says talks with political leaders show a shared willingness to pass a budget Outgoing French PM seeks compromise to avert snap elections  Tribune Online

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1 hour ago NDLEA Okays Regulated Cannabis Oil Export, Opposes Local Use — Marwa

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Muhamed Marwa (rtd), has said that the anti-narcotics agency was not averse to the controlled and regulated export of cannabis oil to countries who desire it but it remains opposed to its local consumption. Marwa stated this at a stakeholders workshop themed “Cannabis Oil […]

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1 hour ago Admission: JAMB Screens 176 Underage Candidates With High Scores In 2025 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has screened 176 exceptional underage candidates who scored high marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The screening exercise, designed to ensure that only outstanding and well-prepared candidates below the age of 16 are considered for admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session, was […]

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1 hour ago Police strengthen community engagement to boost security in Sokoto

Tribune Online Police strengthen community engagement to boost security in Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening community partnerships and enhancing grassroots security operations across the state. Commissioner of Police, CP Sani Musa, made this known during an interactive session with community stakeholders, transport union leaders, and other residents as part of activities marking the Police Customer Week in Sokoto. Musa […] Police strengthen community engagement to boost security in Sokoto Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Nigeria’s Economy Grows By 3.9% In H1 As World Bank Projects 4.4% Growth

Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.9 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, reflecting the positive impact of ongoing fiscal and monetary reforms, according to the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) released on Wednesday by the World Bank. The multilateral institution, however, cautioned that the gains from the reforms of the Tinubu administration were yet […]

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2 h. ago Sowore Challenges Obi, Other Igbo Leaders To Join Peaceful March To Aso Rock Over Kanu’s Release

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on prominent political and traditional leaders from the South-East region to take decisive action towards securing the release of detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore, who made the declaration in a post on his verified social […]

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3 h. ago Alleged N33.2bn Fraud: EFCC Seeks Adjournment To Regularise Witness List Against Dasuki

Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, adjourned the trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), to October 31, 2025, to allow the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) update its list of witnesses and for continuation of trial. Dasuki is facing prosecution by […]

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3 h. ago Dangote Refinery dispute: FG, prominent Nigerians call for restraint to protect investor confidence

FG should file lawsuit against PENGASSAN – Ex state attorney-general A group of prominent Nigerians, including religious leaders, economists, civil read more Dangote Refinery dispute: FG, prominent Nigerians call for restraint to protect investor confidence

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3 h. ago FirstBank To Bridge Financial Gaps, Leverage Digital Solutions — MD

The Managing Director of FirstBank Group, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, has said that the bank was committed to bridging financing gaps and leveraging digital solutions to tackle business challenges across key sectors of the economy. Alebiosu stated this at a breakfast session during the ongoing 31st Nigeria Economic Summit, themed “Expanding Access to Finance and Driving […]

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3 h. ago How We Busted Nnaji’s Academic Certificate Fraud, By PT Editor

The Editor-in-Chief and Chief Operating Officer of Premium Times Newspaper, Musikilu Mojeed, has revealed how the media outlet uncovered the academic certificate fraud allegedly perpetrated by the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Tuesday night, Mojeed disclosed that the investigation began after a whistleblower alerted […]

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3 h. ago Church Celebrates 3 Decades Of Life Transformation Initiatives

To commemorate the 30 years of changing lives and making impact global, Daystar Christian Centre is set to hold its 30th anniversary this November with a weekend of thanksgiving, testimonies, and special events across its centres in Lagos and on its online platforms. Members and partners across the world were encouraged to share their personal […]

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3 h. ago PICTORIAL: Obasanjo Commissions Bauchi’s New ICC, Hails Initiative

Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has pledged to accompany Governor Bala Mohammed anywhere in the world to attract investments for Bauchi State. Obasanjo made the promise while commissioning the newly built Bauchi International Conference Centre (ICC) during the Bauchi Investment Summit on Wednesday. The former President described the new ICC as a world-class facility […]

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4 h. ago 2026 WQC: Chelle Sets For Training With 20 Eagles In Polokwane

Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle is preparing for the Super Eagles’ second training session on Wednesday in Polokwane, with a squad of 20 players ready to gear up for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Crocodiles of Lesotho this Friday. By Tuesday night, 18 players had settled in at […]

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4 h. ago Biafra: Court adjourns Kanu’s trial till Oct 16 as NMA panel continues medical review

Tribune Online Biafra: Court adjourns Kanu’s trial till Oct 16 as NMA panel continues medical review A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday shifted the further trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ... Biafra: Court adjourns Kanu’s trial till Oct 16 as NMA panel continues medical review Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Court Adjourns Kanu’s Trial As NMA Panel Continues Medical Review Of Health Status

Justice James Omotosho of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has fixed further trial of the Biafra agitator, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on alleged terrorism charges, to October 16. The court, on Wednesday, adjourned the case to October 16 following the inability of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to conclude its assessment of Kanu’s […]

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4 h. ago Benue Not Among Worst Governed States In Nigeria: A Rebuttal To GGRI’s Misleading Report

The Benue State Government is compelled to respond to the recent Good Governance Rating Index (GGRI) report that ranked the State among Nigeria’s worst-governed  states.  We take an exception to this caliber of report and strongly disagree with these findings, which we believe are not only fundamentally flawed but misleading. The report also fails to […]

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