21 m. ago Ruto’s $150,000 church donation fuel political tension in Kenya

Kenya’s President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months after saying such hand-outs fuelled corruption. Ruto’s pledge of 20 million shillings to the Jesus Winner Ministry Church led to protesters gathering there a week later, demanding the return of what they called “stolen tax money”, only to Read More

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1 hour ago Sahel bloc’s import tariff on ECOWAS threatens West Africa trade, AfCFTA

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising the junta-led nations of Mali, Niger Republic, and Burkina Faso, has introduced a read more Sahel bloc’s import tariff on ECOWAS threatens West Africa trade, AfCFTA

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2 h. ago Delta Govt Addressing Youth Employment With Tech In Agro Business – Peterson 

The special adviser to the Delta State Governor, Hon. Donald Peterson, has said the state government is making significant efforts to transform agriculture through innovative agribusiness initiatives. In a chat with LEADERSHIP, Peterson said the Deltapreneur programme, an initiative of the Delta State government which entails agropreneurship and techpreneurship, aims to tackle unemployment and underemployment in the state. Peterson highlighted the importance of hydroponic […]

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3 h. ago Russia rejects Trump’s accusations, affirms ongoing negotiations

Today during the daily press briefing, Dmitry Peskov Kremlin spokesman dismissed any decline in Russia’s relations with Washington. He indicated read more Russia rejects Trump’s accusations, affirms ongoing negotiations

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4 h. ago EU border policies killing migrants, activist Andrea Stäritz

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At Sixth International Conference on Development and Communication in Africa, themed, “Japa: Communicating Migration, Diaspora and Africa’s Development,” Andrea Stäritz, a Berlin-based activist with borderline-europe, delivered a powerful critique of the European Union’s border policies, calling them the root cause of migrants’ deaths in the Sahara and Mediterranean. Speaking virtually, at […] The post EU border policies killing migrants, activist Andrea Stäritz appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Hunger: Tinubu Tackling Food Challenges Squarely – Uyo Varsity VC

The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, Prof Nyaudo Ndaeyo, has expressed concern that overcoming the prevailing hunger and malnutrition challenges in Nigeria would remain a mirage unless a holistic action plan involving governments, students and other stakeholders was in place to confront the problem. He noted that the […]

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7 h. ago Communal clashes: Adeleke threatens to depose three monarchs

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a stern warning against the recurrence of communal clashes in Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin Osun, threatening to remove any traditional rulers who fail to maintain peace in their domains. The governor’s warning follows recent violent clashes in the three communities, which resulted in several deaths and widespread destruction, Read More

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9 h. ago Edo killings: Islamic cleric warns Yobe Muslims against reprisals

The Chief Imam of the Goni Muktar Islamic Centre, Prof. Musa Tukur, has called on the authorities to look into the Edo massacre and warned the Muslim ummah against taking laws into their hands. The don gave this warning during his sermon after the two rakaat prayers, which emphasised the significance of the Eld el-fitir Read More

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9 h. ago Gombe emir urges peaceful coexistence between farmers, herders

The Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, has made a heartfelt appeal for peace and harmony among farmers and herders in Gombe State. Arewa PUNCH reports that Abubakar made this call during a mini Sallah durbar, also known as Jafi. He urged the two groups to co-exist peacefully, emphasising the importance of preventing conflicts Read More

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9 h. ago Lawal hails military for restoring peace, pledges Zamfara development

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed that his administration remains fully committed to restoring security and ensuring that every citizen lives without fear. In his broadcast message to the people of the state, Governor Lawal acknowledged that the challenges of insecurity over the years, particularly the menace of banditry, have continued to threaten Read More

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10 h. ago Gov Aliyu pays Sallah homage to Sultan, seeks support against banditry

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has called for collective efforts from all segments of society to combat banditry in the state. He made the call during a Sallah homage to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar at his palace. Governor Aliyu highlighted the progress made by his administration in the fight against insecurity, […] The post …Gov Aliyu pays Sallah homage to Sultan, seeks support against banditry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to the nation. The political turmoil arising from a power tussle between […] The post Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago MAPOLY alumni advocate mentorship, infrastructure development

Newly elected chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Alumni Association, Mr Gafar Odubote has tasked alumni with promoting infrastructural development, scholarships, and student mentorship in their alma mater. Odubote gave the charge following the emergence of a new exco of the MAPOLY Alumni, Lagos chapter, at its biennial general meeting held Read More

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10 h. ago BU: Cybersecurity experts call for collaboration to combat growing threats

By Gabriel Dike   Stakeholders in the academia, private sector, and governmental agencies have emphasized the need for a collective effort to strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity ecosystem in the face of growing global threat expected to cost $10.5 trillion by 2025. They made the call to action at a two-day cybersecurity workshop hosted by the Babcock […] The post BU: Cybersecurity experts call for collaboration to combat growing threats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Managing the rising cost of living, tailored wealth building plans for Nigerian millennials and Gen Z

If you’re a millennial like me, all you want is to tackle today’s money problems and still come out on read more Managing the rising cost of living, tailored wealth building plans for Nigerian millennials and Gen Z

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16 h. ago “Until Rappers Handle Business Like Nigerians Do, They’ll Struggle” – Kanye West

American rapper Kanye West has called on his colleagues to take inspiration from Nigerian Afrobeats artists, Jewish investors, and tech experts from China and India. The rapper made this known in a recent interview with DJ Akademiks, shared on X Monday. West argued that many American rappers fail to grasp the legal and business side […] The post “Until Rappers Handle Business Like Nigerians Do, They’ll Struggle” – Kanye West appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Agro businessman tells Nigerians to embrace moringa fertilizer for healthy foods, bumper harvest

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi   Nigerians have been advised to embrace organic fertilisers produced from moringa plant to enable them produce healthy foods, have bumper harvest, nourish the soil and increase foreign revenue earnings.   The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Eden e-Moringa Productions and Marketers Limited, Dr Ashimashiga Akoloaga made the call […] The post Agro businessman tells Nigerians to embrace moringa fertilizer for healthy foods, bumper harvest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Global stocks update: Stocks sink as tariff jitters fuel rush to bonds

Stocks dropped around the world, bonds climbed and gold hit another record high, with traders bracing for President Donald Trump’s read more Global stocks update: Stocks sink as tariff jitters fuel rush to bonds

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16 h. ago Conference of Speakers condemns Uromi lynching of 16 travelers

…Calls for improved community policing   By Oluseye Ojo   The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has strongly condemned the horrific lynching of 16 travelers who were, on transit, and were accused of possessing dane guns, known as local firearms.     Ogundoyin, who is the Speaker of Oyo State House […] The post Conference of Speakers condemns Uromi lynching of 16 travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Journalists protest as White House plans to reallocate briefing room seats

The White House said Monday it is “seriously considering” taking control of deciding which journalists get seats in the famed briefing room, in the latest bid by President Donald Trump’s administration to exert power over the media. The 49 spots in the press room, where spokespeople, officials and occasionally the president take the podium, have Read More

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