75 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 UK issues thunderstorm warnings with risk of flooding, power cuts, travel disruption

Tribune Online UK issues thunderstorm warnings with risk of flooding, power cuts, travel disruption The United Kingdom is bracing for a wave of thunderstorms over the next UK issues thunderstorm warnings with risk of flooding, power cuts, travel disruption Tribune Online

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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 Stop Crowning Anyone With ‘Foreign Religion’ As Oba, OPC Warns Yoruba Kingmakers

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has warned kingmakers in Yorubaland, to henceforth desist from allowing anybody with what they described as foreign religion to be crowned as Oba. Apparently reacting to the burial of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, a National Leader of the OPC, Comrade Adesina Akinpelu also appealed to all […]

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3 h. ago Gov Mbah Seeks Enugu Assembly’s Confirmation Of 6 Nominees As Commissioners

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has forwarded names of six nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation as commissioners. The nominations were contained in a public service announcement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The named the commissioner nominees to include Engr. […]

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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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4 h. ago 72% Of Brands Rely On Digital Channels To Shape Perception — Report

A new global report has found that 72 per cent of brands now consistently rely on digital channels to shape their public perception, thereby underscoring a major shift in how businesses build trust and reputation. The finding was revealed during the 2025 World PR Day event held in Lagos, where the Public Relations Global Network […]

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7 h. ago GLG Communications unveils definitive 2025 PR Power list: Celebrating Nigeria’s PR titans

GLG Communications, a foremost public relations and reputation management firm, has announced the anticipated 2025 PR Power List, a prestigious read more GLG Communications unveils definitive 2025 PR Power list: Celebrating Nigeria’s PR titans

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8 h. ago Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials

Tribune Online Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials I don't know how to spare, indolence, docility, laziness, incompetence and deliberate obstruction of the wheel of progress... Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Constitution review: North shifting from status quo, to alignment for true federalism

The key takeaway from the North West Zonal Public Hearing of the Constitutional Review held over the weekend, in Kaduna, read more Constitution review: North shifting from status quo, to alignment for true federalism

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8 h. ago Dun & Bradstreet Nigeria warns against fraudulent DUNS number providers: Only trust the official source

Dun & Bradstreet Nigeria, the country’s only official provider of the globally recognised DUNS Number, is alerting the public to read more Dun & Bradstreet Nigeria warns against fraudulent DUNS number providers: Only trust the official source

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8 h. ago Refuse dumping: Lagos govt seals Afolabi Ege Plantain Market indefinitely

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Government has sealed off the Afolabi Ege Plantain Market indefinitely over illegal waste disposal. Managing Director, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin disclosed this in a statement shared on X on Thursday. He said the action was taken after LAWMA’s Public Waste Operations Team discovered the market […] The post Refuse dumping: Lagos govt seals Afolabi Ege Plantain Market indefinitely appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago 2027: Group Decries Attempts To Cause Rift Between Tinubu, Shettima

The Northern Vanguard (NV), a political advocacy group based in Abuja, has issued a stern warning to what it described as “desperate elements” attempting to disrupt the growing synergy between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, as Nigeria approaches the 2027 election cycle. In a statement on Thursday, President of the Northern […]

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9 h. ago Digital silence: Report exposes gaps in Nigerian cabinet’s online presence

A new report has spotlighted the poor digital presence of many Nigerian cabinet members, warning that the government risks losing read more Digital silence: Report exposes gaps in Nigerian cabinet’s online presence

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9 h. ago Don’t come back after others have rebuilt PDP – Wike’s aide tells Atiku

By John Ogunsemore Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition destroyed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Olayinka said this as a guest on Channels Television‘s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday. On Wednesday, Atiku announced he had quit the PDP effective Monday, July […] The post Don’t come back after others have rebuilt PDP – Wike’s aide tells Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Nigeria loses 1.2 billion US dollars to medical tourism yearly – Experts

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Medical experts have decried the loss incurred by the Nigerian government to medical tourism yearly, lamenting that the country loses about 1.2 billion dollars to medical tourism annually. Experts and stakeholders in the health sector who gathered at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, for the fourth annual Public Health […] The post Nigeria loses 1.2 billion US dollars to medical tourism yearly – Experts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Oyetola Unveils Local Production Plan To End Fish Importation

The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has vowed to end Nigeria’s dependence on fish importation by aggressively boosting local fish production. At a high-level consultative meeting with fisheries cooperative groups in Abuja, the minister outlined a bold vision aimed at transforming the nation’s aquaculture sector into a powerhouse of food security, employment, […]

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11 h. ago Raise Grid Electricity To 8500MW In 1 Year, Federal Gov’t Orders NISO

The federal government has given the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) the critical task of raising the national grid’s electricity capacity to 8,500 megawatts (MW) from the current over 5,500MW within the next 12 months. The director general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Ayodeji Gbeleyi, who gave this charge on Wednesday […]

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12 h. ago Ignorance Nigeria’s Greatest Threat To Democracy – PAACA Boss

The executive director of the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), Mr. Ezenwa Nwagwu, has described widespread ignorance among citizens as the biggest threat to Nigeria’s democratic growth and electoral integrity. Nwagwu, who spoke on Wednesday at a town hall meeting on electoral reform in Kaduna, warned that unless urgent steps are taken […]

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