4 h. ago 3 students emerge winners of Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition

By Paul Nwokocha Fifteen-year-old Davina Phillips of Bloombreeds School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has emerged the overall winner of the 2025 Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for secondary school students in Nigeria. The Chief Examiner, Prof. Akachi Ezeigbo, said after going through the submissions, the best five essays were selected and a second physical round […] The post 3 students emerge winners of Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Coalition is to save Nigeria, not advance personal ambitions – Tambuwal

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says the emerging opposition coalition is focused on rescuing Nigeria from poor governance, not promoting the presidential ambition of any individual. Speaking in Sokoto shortly after being received by an overwhelming crowd of supporters honouring an invitation by the […] The post Coalition is to save Nigeria, not advance personal ambitions – Tambuwal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja

The Sun The Hospital Emergency Response Foundation (HERF), a non-governmental organisation, has facilitated the training of over 100 National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) members in First Responder Stabilisation Techniques in Abuja. This critical training, aimed at preventing unnecessary road deaths by saving accident victims’ lives through emergency response skills, was conducted with technical […] The post Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Military assures protection of Nigeria, African continent against emerging threats – CDS

The Military is committed to doing “whatever it takes” to secure Nigeria and the African continent against emerging threats. The read more Military assures protection of Nigeria, African continent against emerging threats – CDS

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22 h. ago IPAC Writes RSIEC Chairman, Rejects August 30 Rivers LG Elections

The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), the umbrella body of all registered political parties in the country, has formally rejected the upcoming Rivers State Local Government Area and Councillorship Elections scheduled for August 30, 2025, citing constitutional violations and the ongoing state of emergency in the state. In a strongly worded letter addressed to […]

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35 h. ago We’ll protect Nigeria, Africa against emerging threats – CDS

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has declared the determination of the armed forces to continue to protect and secure Nigeria’s territorial integrity and the African continent against emerging threats. He gave the assurance at a media briefing on the forthcoming Maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit […] The post We’ll protect Nigeria, Africa against emerging threats – CDS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago VIDEO: Peter Obi Will Not Get Presidential Ticket Of PDP, ADC, LP — Bwala

Bwala said Obi would not only lose out in the race for the presidential ticket of any of the three parties but may also not emerge as a running mate. The post VIDEO: Peter Obi Will Not Get Presidential Ticket Of PDP, ADC, LP — Bwala appeared first on Channels Television.

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37 h. ago ‘KWAM 1’s Airport Ambassador Role Community Service For Misconduct’, Says Keyamo

  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has defended the appointment of Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for airport security protocol. Keyamo stressed that the role is voluntary and comes with no perks, describing the position as “akin to community service” and not a […]

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37 h. ago How emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain can solve real problems in Nigeria, if we invest

Nigeria has over 133 million people living in multidimensional poverty, yet the country spends less than 0.2% of its GDP read more How emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain can solve real problems in Nigeria, if we invest

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46 h. ago BBNaija S10: Joanna rejects Victory’s advances, chooses individuality over romance

Tribune Online BBNaija S10: Joanna rejects Victory’s advances, chooses individuality over romance Big Brother Naija season 10 housemate, Joanna, has declined a romantic proposal from fellow housemate Victory, insisting she wants to maintain her independence in the house. BBNaija S10: Joanna rejects Victory’s advances, chooses individuality over romance Tribune Online

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48 h. ago Singer KWAM 1 Now Airport Secuirty Ambassador – Federal Gov’t

The Federal Government has appointed Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, as an Ambassador for proper airport security protocol. This followed the government’s decision to reduce the singer’s flight ban from six-month period to one month after a confrontation with a ValueJet flight crew at […]

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53 h. ago Beyond Money And Land: Rethinking How Nigeria Rewards Excellence

In the wake of yet another historic sporting victory, the Nigerian government recently rolled out its usual form of appreciation: cash gifts and plots of land. This time, the recipients were the triumphant Nigerian women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, who once again proved their mettle by emerging champions at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament, […]

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53 h. ago Hope Returns To Balanga As Inuwa Yahaya’s Hybrid Power Project Ends Years Of Darkness

For over two decades, communities in Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State have lived in the shadows. With no electricity supply, homes remained dark, schools under-resourced, and small businesses stifled. But a glimmer of hope is finally emerging from the heart of Balanga Dam. In a landmark move, the Gombe State Government has launched […]

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61 h. ago Heirs Energies To Share Africa’s Success Story At Namibia Oil & Gas Conference

As Namibia emerges as Africa’s next major oil frontier, Heirs Energies CEO, Osa Igiehon, will take center stage at the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (NOGC) 2025 to share the blueprint for building world-class African energy companies. Igiehon will headline the session – “The Making of an African Independent” – on 14 August, bringing hard-won […]

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68 h. ago NGX Group, HEI, partner Lagos State in bringing life to overlooked minors

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), in partnership with Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), on Thursday, 7 August 2025, launched the read more NGX Group, HEI, partner Lagos State in bringing life to overlooked minors

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68 h. ago BBNaija10: Kuture Gets Final Warning, Sultana Earns Alcohol Ban As Morgan Attracts Double Strike

Big Brother has handed down a series of stern disciplinary actions to multiple housemates for recent breaches of the reality TV show’s rules in the ongoing tenth season of the show dubbed ‘Ten over Ten.’ Kuture has received a final warning over threats of violence with malicious intent. The Ajegunle-born military officer had threatened to […]

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2 d. ago Rivers indigenes drag Tinubu, Ibas, RSIEC to Court over planned LG election

Tribune Online Rivers indigenes drag Tinubu, Ibas, RSIEC to Court over planned LG election They questioned the validity of the conduct of the council elections during the period of state of emergency when there is no “public order”.... Rivers indigenes drag Tinubu, Ibas, RSIEC to Court over planned LG election Tribune Online

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3 d. ago NPFL Youth League: Arierhi Emerges Top Scorer In Ikenne As Race For 4 Slots Begins In Kano, Umuahia

Remo Stars have emerged champions of the Ikenne Centre of the 2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Youth League, with striker Daniel Arierhi topping the scorers’ chart with four goals from five matches. For the Sky Blue young players, it was a near-perfect outing as they won all their games except for a goalless draw […]

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3 d. ago Northern Christian Youths Laud Tinubu, Back New APC Chairman

Arewa Christian Youth Leadership Forum (ACYLF) has congratulated Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda on his emergence as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the recent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. While describing him as a “distinguished technocrat, patriot, and proud son of Plateau State,” the group hailed Yilwatda’s appointment as […]

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3 d. ago First Securities Limited tops NGX Broker performance report for July

By Chinwendu Obienyi First Securities Brokers Limited, a subsidiary of First Holdco Plc, has emerged as the top-performing brokerage firm on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) for July 2025, according to the latest Broker Performance Report released by the Exchange. The firm ranked first in both trading volume and value of transactions, recording an impressive N414.46 […] The post First Securities Limited tops NGX Broker performance report for July appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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