56 m. ago CDS, stakeholders reaffirm commitment to peace, national unity in Southern Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has urged communities in Southern Kaduna, particularly Kagarko Local Government Area, to remain steadfast in promoting peace and national unity, describing peaceful coexistence as the foundation of Nigeria’s collective progress. Represented by his personal adviser, Musa Likita, the CDS made the appeal […] The post CDS, stakeholders reaffirm commitment to peace, national unity in Southern Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 m. ago Fubara thanks Tinubu for posthumous pardon, national honours for Ogoni 13

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, for his decision to bestow posthumous pardon on the Ogoni 9, and the prestigious national honours awards on the Ogoni 4. Governor Fubara spoke at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday, while reacting to the unanimous […] The post Fubara thanks Tinubu for posthumous pardon, national honours for Ogoni 13 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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72 m. ago First Lady urges support for Nigerian girls on International Day of the Girl Child 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, issued a heartfelt message urging the nation to recognise and support the daily struggles of girls across the country. Marking this year’s theme: “The Girl I am, The Change I lead: Girls […] The post First Lady urges support for Nigerian girls on International Day of the Girl Child 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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75 m. ago Osun LGAs crisis: Court fixes ruling on applications for Tuesday

…Extends order freezing accounts … ‘Council funds intact with us’, UBA lawyer tells court By Oluseye Ojo The Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan has scheduled Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for a ruling on applications filed by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and other defendants in a lawsuit brought by the Attorney General […] The post Osun LGAs crisis: Court fixes ruling on applications for Tuesday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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76 m. ago 33,000 women reached as Access Bank’s health month enters 7th year

By Chukwuma Umeorah Group Head, Women Banking of Access Bank, Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, has said more than 33,000 women across Nigeria have benefited from the bank’s ‘W Health Month Initiative’, since its inception in 2019. She said this during the seventh edition of the ‘W’ Health Month, held at Onikan General Hospital, Lagos. Kunle-Ogunlusi explained that […] The post 33,000 women reached as Access Bank’s health month enters 7th year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Kwara bloodbath: Survivors, bereaved families recount horror

How community leaders, sons, other residents were slaughtered They killed my husband, brother, in-law – Widow By Oluseye Ojo and Layi Olanrewaju In the early morning of September 28, 2025, a staccato of gunfire woke up many residents of Oke-Ode community in Kwara South, Kwara State. They ran helter-skelter for safety. But the volleys of […] The post Kwara bloodbath: Survivors, bereaved families recount horror appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Untold story of Kola Karim’s N900m Rolls Royce gift to Olubadan

By Funsho Arogundade In the wee hours of Friday September 26, three different brand new luxury cars were driven into the Ibadan mansion of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja for his coronation ceremony. But of these three expensive whips, one stood out: a glittering white 2025 Rolls Royce […] The post Untold story of Kola Karim’s N900m Rolls Royce gift to Olubadan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Era Of Depending On Oil Revenues Must End– Governor Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has rejected the long-standing narrative that Northern Nigeria depends solely on wealth generated by other regions, declaring that the North has become a significant contributor to the nation’s economy. Speaking during the closing session of the Bauchi Investment Summit at the newly inaugurated Sir Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre, Bauchi, […]

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2 h. ago Siju Iluyomade galvanises dignitaries for 17th ARISE Women events

By Funsho Arogundade Like an old wine in a new bottle, city lawyer and philanthropist, Dr. Siju Iluyomade has scaled up the preparations for the 17th edition of ‘Arise Women Conference’, following a low key celebration observed last year. The humanity-based programme organised annually is a non-profit organisation founded to cater for the less privileged […] The post Siju Iluyomade galvanises dignitaries for 17th ARISE Women events appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago A welfare check on our dear governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo

Your Excellency, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Today is October 8 and exactly one month to November 8 governorship election, and I write to you with the deepest sense of admiration, solidarity, and loyalty from the hearts of Ndi Anambra—your people who daily draw inspiration from your unmatched vision, […] The post A welfare check on our dear governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Dad pampered his children but never withheld the ‘stick’ –Seun, broadcaster daughter of late cleric, Pa Oyedeji

By Christy Anyanwu Most Superior Evangelist S. Ajani Oyedeji passed unto glory on Sunday September 14, 2025. He was 91. His daughter, Seun Oyedeji is a veteran broadcaster with over two decades of experience, currently serving as the National News Coordinator at Silverbird Television (STV). She’s known for her work on various programmes and her […] The post Dad pampered his children but never withheld the ‘stick’ –Seun, broadcaster daughter of late cleric, Pa Oyedeji appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago How I find joy in writing, medicine, spending time with children – Loretta Ogboro

•‘Many Nigerian women grow up internalising norms that discourage open interaction with men’ By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye Dr Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor is a United Kingdom-trained Consultant Obstetrician. In March this year, she has been the Director-General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency. In this interview, she speaks about herself and how she’s been handling her new […] The post How I find joy in writing, medicine, spending time with children – Loretta Ogboro-Okor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Air Force Probes Possible Accidental Strike On Gin Distillery In Rivers

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has initiated an investigation following claims that an airstrike targeting illegal refining sites in Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State, may have inadvertently struck a local gin distillery. After the operation carried out on Tuesday, efforts continued to dismantle illegal crude oil refining activities across the Niger Delta region. According […] The post Air Force Probes Possible Accidental Strike On Gin Distillery In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Delta Activist Edewor Egedegbe Calls On Men To Stop Gender Violence

Edewor Egedegbe, a prominent Niger Delta activist, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s low ranking in maternal health and gender equality. He noted that the country placed 130th out of 146 nations in the 2023 Global Gender Gap Report. The report records a maternal mortality rate of 512 deaths per 100,000 live births alongside high incidences […] The post Delta Activist Edewor Egedegbe Calls On Men To Stop Gender Violence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “Why We Planned To Go On Strike” – ASUU Speaks To University Students

The University of Jos chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has explained the rationale behind its proposed industrial action during a meeting with student leaders. The session was convened by the union’s Students Relations Committee. It aimed to inform students about the persistent challenges facing the university system and the union’s ongoing […] The post “Why We Planned To Go On Strike” – ASUU Speaks To University Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Delta Community Loses Six Illegal Refining Sites As Navy Steps Up Enforcement

The Forward Operating Base (FOB), Escravos of the Nigerian Navy has successfully deactivated six illegal refining sites in Obodo Omadino Community, located in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. Navy Captain Ikenna Okoloagu, Commanding Officer of FOB Escravos, revealed this in a statement issued on Friday in Warri. According to Okoloagu, the operations […] The post Delta Community Loses Six Illegal Refining Sites As Navy Steps Up Enforcement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Relative Accuses Minna General Hospital Staff Of Sleeping On Duty, Neglecting Patient

A family member of a patient has accused healthcare workers at Minna General Hospital in Niger State of gross negligence, alleging that doctors and nurses abandoned their duty posts and left a critically ill patient unattended for several hours at the Accident and Emergency Unit. The complainant stated that the patient, who was brought to […] The post Relative Accuses Minna General Hospital Staff Of Sleeping On Duty, Neglecting Patient appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Mining Sector’s Contribution To GDP Up From 0.5% To 4.61%, Says Federal Government

The Federal Government has disclosed a significant increase in the mining sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which has grown from 0.5 per cent over the past decade to 4.61 per cent currently. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Oladele Alake, made this revelation during a pre-event press briefing ahead of the […]

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4 h. ago Genocide Allegations Against Nigeria ‘Unjustified’, Says Bolaji Akinyemi

Akinyemi acknowledged that while there have been disturbing incidents of violence in the Middle Belt region, they do not amount to genocide. The post Genocide Allegations Against Nigeria ‘Unjustified’, Says Bolaji Akinyemi appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Mixed reactions trail invasion, sealing of Amotekun office in Osun

Adeleke commends police lost 12 people to Amotekun’s killing – Senator Fadahunsi Osun assembly condemns invasion From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Mixed reactions have trailed the invasion of Amotekun offices in Osun State by the police over the killings of some residents of Akinlalu, a community in Ife North Local Government of the state. After the […] The post Mixed reactions trail invasion, sealing of Amotekun office in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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