29 m. ago Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn smuggled goods in South West

By Steve Agbota The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday said it arrested 13 suspects with N3.145 billion smuggled goods in the South West of the country. The intercepted items include: petrol, seven truckloads of rice, used cars, cannabis sativa, used clothes and other contraband. The Customs Comptroller, […] The post Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn smuggled goods in South West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 m. ago Bello Turji hasn’t surrendered, we’re still looking for suspect – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has debunked rumours making the rounds over the alleged surrender of the notorious wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji. The DHQ said there is no truth in the report as the military is still looking for the bandit leader. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, made […] The post Bello Turji hasn’t surrendered, we’re still looking for suspect – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 m. ago Enugu police foil human trafficking to Ghana, rescue 2 teenagers girls

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Raymond Sunday Wonna, for alleged transnational human trafficking and rescued two teenage girls ,who were reportedly being taken to Ghana under false pretences. Enugu state Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO)Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement , yesterday that the victims, […] The post Enugu police foil human trafficking to Ghana, rescue 2 teenagers girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 m. ago Dangote speaks after truck driver knocked down BBNaija Phyna’s sister

By Seyi Babalola Dangote Group has spoken after their truck knocked down Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna, in an accident in Auchi, Edo State. The firm announced this in a statement released on Thursday via its X account, after public indignation and calls for justice for Ruth. On […] The post Dangote speaks after truck driver knocked down BBNaija Phyna’s sister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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89 m. ago Ikono Council opens free registration support centres for civil service recruitment

Ikono Local Government Council in Akwa Ibom State has launched a network of Free Registration Support Centres to assist residents in participating in the ongoing Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Recruitment exercise. The initiative, approved by the Executive Chairman, Oto-Obong Okon Essien, COP, is aimed at ensuring that no qualified indigenous person is left out […] The post Ikono Council opens free registration support centres for civil service recruitment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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90 m. ago Ogun: Women affairs commissioner raises alarm over rising cases of child abuse

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Mrs. Motunrayo Adeleye, has expressed concerns over the rising cases of child abuse in the state. Adeleye, while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, shortly after the Children Parliament Session held at the floor of the state […] The post Ogun: Women affairs commissioner raises alarm over rising cases of child abuse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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96 m. ago Radiographers board blames dearth of lecturers in varsities on Japa

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) has blamed lack of adequate lecturers in Radiography courses in Nigerian universities on mass movement of qualified manpower abroad to seek for greener pastures otherwise known as Japa. The board equally said the situation has led to many universities in the country seeking accreditation […] The post Radiographers board blames dearth of lecturers in varsities on Japa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour 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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1 hour ago Why we focus on skills, moral values – Clema Bedrock School boss, Adeniran

Proprietor of Clema Bedrock School, Isheri-Oshun, Lagos, Clement Adeniran, has said the school’s commitment to skill acquisition and godly values is aimed at raising well-rounded pupils who would meet international standards and make positive contributions to society. Speaking at the school’s End-of-Session and Awards Ceremony, Adeniran said academic brilliance alone is not enough to prepare […] The post Why we focus on skills, moral values – Clema Bedrock School boss, Adeniran appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago We’ll continue to make clean naira notes available to Nigerians – CBN

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has renewed its commitment to ensure availability of clean currency, naira, to Nigerians. The country’s apex bank equally urged Nigerians to see the naira as a critical symbol of national unity hence they should respect and keep it clean. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, […] The post We’ll continue to make clean naira notes available to Nigerians – CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised the alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation said it has recorded over 1,500 suspected cases from mid-June to early August in three Ministry of Health […] The post Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago AbdulRazaq Urges Journalists To Prioritise National Interest

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has enjoined journalists to prioritise national interest in their reportage to help build a better society. AbdulRazaq made the appeal at the grand finale of the 2025 Press Week of Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin, the state capital. Represented by his chief press secretary, […]

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3 h. ago Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Board Chairman of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, said President Bola Tinubu has granted an approval for a Channel Management Company to tackle the challenge of dredging at the Calabar Port. Senator Adeyeye made the disclosure after concluding a tour of the Calabar Port and also interfacing […] The post Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ndigbo have no excuse to lack relevance, respect in Nigeria – Okorie

From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu Pioneer National Chairman and founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has said that Ndigbo have no excuse to lack relevance and well deserved respect in Nigeria. He said the Igbo nation has been blessed by God with a huge population and enviable geographical spread, which had […] The post Ndigbo have no excuse to lack relevance, respect in Nigeria – Okorie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 2027: Aregbesola stakes pride, mobilises against Tinubu in Lagos

…As ADC tests strength in tomorrow’s by-elections across 14 states From Ismail Omipidan, Abuja The crowd was not as intimidating as the usual Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s Lagos crowd. It was an indication that Aregbesola is now more of a political isolate in Lagos, a place where he once wielded tremendous influence. Yet, his message at […] The post 2027: Aregbesola stakes pride, mobilises against Tinubu in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Procurement Professionals Blame Quacks For Substandard Projects

The Association of Procurement Professionals of Nigeria (APPON) has blamed the engagement of unqualified persons or quacks in the procurement and supply chain management for substandard projects across the country, such as failed roads and collapsed buildings. The president of APPON Dr Emem Kanico, disclosed this at the 5th Annual National Conference of the association,  […]

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3 h. ago Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops

By Bennett C. Nwanguma As someone who was involved in the advocacy for the passage of the Nigerian Biosafety Bill by the 7th and 8th National Assemblies, before it was finally signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan in April 2015, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to contribute to the on-going discussion about […] The post Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Niger open to investments in transportation sector – Deputy Governor

From Steve Agbota, Minna The Niger State government has reiterated its readiness to welcome investments across all modes of transportation to drive economic growth and enhance public safety. Speaking on Thursday, the Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, said the State is committed to supporting initiatives that promote development while safeguarding lives. He said that the administration […] The post Niger open to investments in transportation sector – Deputy Governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has fully settled over N2 trillion in outstanding capital budget commitments from the 2024 fiscal year, leaving no pending obligations unprocessed. Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced the payment on Thursday at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja. Edun said the settlement was made […] The post Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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