60 m. ago Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that troops engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the North East have arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Borno State for allegedly transporting arms and military uniforms for terrorists. The suspects, identified as Isah Abdullahi and Abdullahi Mohammed, were apprehended […] The post Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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76 m. ago Nigeria is a sovereign nation, not bound by foreign dictates – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned that Nigeria remains an independent nation capable of making its own decisions, particularly on security and counterterrorism affairs, and cannot be swayed by external commentary or claims that do not align with its own intelligence and national interest. The DHQ issued the warning on Thursday, […] The post Nigeria is a sovereign nation, not bound by foreign dictates – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Kano Pillars sign N100m partnership deal with Radio France Internationale

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano Pillars Football Club has signed a N100 million partnership deal with Radio France Internationale (RFI) Hausa to support the club’s development and media visibility. Speaking during the ceremony at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Thursday, July 17, 2025, the General Manager of Kano Pillars and former Super Eagles captain, […] The post Kano Pillars sign N100m partnership deal with Radio France Internationale appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Tinubu hails Buhari’s humility: “He returned to Daura, content to let others lead”

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a moving tribute at a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu celebrated the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy, emphasising his remarkable restraint and quiet dignity after leaving office. Speaking to government officials, family members, and dignitaries gathered to honour Nigeria’s former Head of […] The post Tinubu hails Buhari’s humility: “He returned to Daura, content to let others lead” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Nigeria is not building enough. Here’s why that matters for growth

When a country builds roads, factories, power plants, or buys machinery, it is investing in its future. Economists call this read more Nigeria is not building enough. Here’s why that matters for growth

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2 h. ago NASS mass defection: Vacate your seat now, Etanabene tasks colleagues

From Ben Dunno, Warri Member representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie constituency in the House of Representatives under the Labour Party (LP), Benedict Etanabene, has urged his colleagues who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to vacate their seats in line with constitutional provisions and guidelines of the Electoral Act. Speaking on issues concerning the future […] The post NASS mass defection: Vacate your seat now, Etanabene tasks colleagues appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG dismisses report on purported changes to UAE’s visa policy

Tribune Online FG dismisses report on purported changes to UAE’s visa policy Federal Government on Thursday reiterated Nigeria's commitment towards the existing bilateral relations with United Arab Emirates (UAE) particularly in tourism development and cultural cooperation. FG dismisses report on purported changes to UAE’s visa policy Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Nigeria’s startup capital lays 4,000km of fibre to boost tech ambitions

Lagos has laid about 4,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable as it seeks to deepen internet access and reinforce its read more Nigeria’s startup capital lays 4,000km of fibre to boost tech ambitions

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2 h. ago Nigeria losing $1.2bn yearly to medical tourism, WHO raises alarm

The World Health Organization (WHO), has raised the alarm that Nigeria loses about $1.2billion yearly from its economy to medical read more Nigeria losing $1.2bn yearly to medical tourism, WHO raises alarm

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2 h. ago Military intensifies crackdown on oil theft, recovers N291m worth of stolen crude in one week

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have recovered stolen petroleum products worth over N291 million, in a major crackdown operations against read more Military intensifies crackdown on oil theft, recovers N291m worth of stolen crude in one week

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2 h. ago Anambra: APC chieftain tackles Soludo over insecurity, development

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikegwuonwu Chinedu Klinsman, has faulted Governor Chukwuma Soludo for not doing enough to protect residents against perpetrators of insecurity in Anambra State. Klinsman, a Swedish-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) creativity startup Chief Executive Officer and Pharmacist, in a statement released to newsmen in Awka […] The post Anambra: APC chieftain tackles Soludo over insecurity, development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Tinubu Gov’t Committed To Protecting Local Manufacturing Firms — SON

The President Bola Tinubu-led administration is committed to the protection of local manufacturing companies to enhance their growth. Director General of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, stated this on Thursday while declaring open a one-day stakeholders’ forum for manufacturers, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), importers and exporters in Ilorin, Kwara […]

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3 h. ago Comic actor slams segregation against South East based artistes

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Comic actor and social media content creator Emmanuel Uchegbu, popularly known as HOME TV, has strongly condemned what he describes as segregation against South East-based artistes, actors, and social media content creators by entertainment firms based in Lagos and Abuja. Speaking to journalists on Thursday in Owerri, the Imo State capital, […] The post Comic actor slams segregation against South East based artistes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Police Probe Alleged Killing Of Man By Customs Officers In Adamawa

The Adamawa police Command has begun investigation into the alleged shooting of a 35-year-old Ibrahim Usman, a resident of Mujara in Mubi South local government of Adamawa State by a stray bullet reportedly discharged by a patrol team of the Nigeria Customs Service. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, in […]

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3 h. ago Coronation becomes first registrars company in Nigeria with ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Coronation Registrars Limited, a subsidiary of the Coronation Group, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first and only read more Coronation becomes first registrars company in Nigeria with ISO 9001:2015 Certification

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3 h. ago N32,000 pension increment: We’re not part of any planned protest — NUP

Tribune Online N32,000 pension increment: We’re not part of any planned protest — NUP The National Leadership of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) has strongly disassociated itself from any planned protest over the recently approved ₦32,000 pension increment by the Federal Government... N32,000 pension increment: We’re not part of any planned protest — NUP Tribune Online

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4 h. ago New teachers recruitment policies boost education standard, says Oyo SUBEB chairman

…Says govt to embark on massive construction, renovation of classrooms, procurement of furniture …returns 60,000 out-of-school children to classrooms Nureni read more New teachers recruitment policies boost education standard, says Oyo SUBEB chairman

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4 h. ago Niger Delta stakeholders demand expansion of PINL’s surveillance job

From Femi Folaranmi Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Federal Government to expand the scope of work of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) beyond the Eastern Corridor to the entire country. According to the stakeholders, the call became necessary following PINL’s achievement of […] The post Niger Delta stakeholders demand expansion of PINL’s surveillance job appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago DHQ Dismisses Claims Of New Terror Group Fethulla In Nigeria

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed report of the emergence of new terror group known as Fethulla Terrorist Organisation (FETO) in Nigeria. Director Defence Media Operations Major General Markus Kangye who dismissed the claims on Thursday stated that Nigeria remains an independent nation capable of making its own decisions, particularly on security and counterterrorism matters. […]

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6 h. ago VIDEO: How RCCG Pastor absconded with $8,000, marry new wife in US — Pastor Adeboye’s wife

Tribune Online VIDEO: How RCCG Pastor absconded with $8,000, marry new wife in US — Pastor Adeboye’s wife The woman he abandoned in South Africa is presently in a terrible state now, almost running mad. VIDEO: How RCCG Pastor absconded with $8,000, marry new wife in US — Pastor Adeboye’s wife Tribune Online

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