38 m. ago NSC inaugurates Electoral Committee for federation elections

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the electoral committee for the upcoming national sports federations’ elections. The newly inaugurated committee has been saddled with the responsibility of conducting a hitch free and transparent elections into 20 national sports federations including Aquatics, Chess, Handball, Golf, Karate, Darts, Fives and Tennis. Others are Wrestling, Wushu Kung […] The post NSC inaugurates Electoral Committee for federation elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Obi decries Nigeria’s rising debt, warns of bleak future for youths

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party Mr Peter Obi has again raised concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, describing the trend as reckless and unsustainable. Obi, on his verified ‘X’ handle on Tuesday, said he received several messages during his short leave over the weekend, with many Nigerians expressing worry […] The post Obi decries Nigeria’s rising debt, warns of bleak future for youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lagos health leaders launch 2026 plans with budget, eye digital transformation

By Doris Obinna The Lagos State Ministry of Health has launched the development of its 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP), with a strong emphasis on aligning health strategies with the state’s budget and global best practices to deliver better outcomes for residents. At a management meeting held on Monday, in Ikeja, Commissioner for Health, Prof. […] The post Lagos health leaders launch 2026 plans with budget, eye digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago VIDEO: Economist Accuses NUPENG, Others Of Sabotaging Dangote Refinery

His comments come after NUPENG suspended its planned strike on Monday, following an agreement with the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited. The post VIDEO: Economist Accuses NUPENG, Others Of Sabotaging Dangote Refinery appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS

By Merit Ibe The organised private sector (OPS) has asserted that the right granted Nigeria by the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos reaffirms the country’s central role in Africa’s trade integration agenda. Extending its congratulations to the Federal Government on the announcement, the Nigerian Association […] The post IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago House panel summons Transport Minister over train derailment

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has summoned the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, over the recent derailment of an Abuja-Kaduna train. The panel, which issued the summons on Tuesday at an investigative hearing, said Alkali must appear before it within forty-eight hours. A Kaduna-bound train, which took […] The post House panel summons Transport Minister over train derailment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NUPENG suspends planned strike as Dangote group agrees to unionise workers

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday brokered peace between the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), paving the way for workers of the refinery to unionise. The agreement was sealed at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment after a […] The post NUPENG suspends planned strike as Dangote group agrees to unionise workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: South Africa Take Early Lead Against Nigeria 1:0

  South Africa currently leads Nigeria 1-0 after 25 minutes of play on Tuesday evening, thanks to an unfortunate own goal by Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong. The match saw both teams battling for control, with South Africa applying early pressure. The game’s intensity in Bloemfontein ramped up quickly, with several fouls committed on both sides. […]

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s Your Study Path Wins Discovery Pitch Fest at GITEX Nigeria 2025, Sets New Standard in African EdTech

Your Study Path (YSP), Nigeria’s fast-growing education technology platform, has been crowned the winner of the Discovery Pitch at GITEX read more Nigeria’s Your Study Path Wins Discovery Pitch Fest at GITEX Nigeria 2025, Sets New Standard in African EdTech

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7 h. ago Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health sector, highlighting the urgent need to fix persistent power supply problems crippling medical facilities across the country. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held Tuesday at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu, represented […] The post Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The United States Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhance joint operational effectiveness with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through smarter firepower delivery and stronger civilian protection. Major General Miguel Castellanos, from the United States Institute of Security Governance, made this known when he led a delegation from the institute on […] The post NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago CITM reaffirms commitment to raising treasury management standards

Tribune Online CITM reaffirms commitment to raising treasury management standards The mandates of ICAN and CITM are distinct but complementary, maintained that developed economies thrive on synergy between professional bodies... CITM reaffirms commitment to raising treasury management standards Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Over 545 Households Displaced As Torrential Rainfall Destroys 171 Houses In Kaduna

No fewer than 545 households have been rendered homeless after two days of heavy downpour submerged communities in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State, leaving 171 houses damaged. The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), Usman Mazadu, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Kaduna on Tuesday. Mazadu […] The post Over 545 Households Displaced As Torrential Rainfall Destroys 171 Houses In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago INEC raises fresh alarm over poor state of facilities at PUs, collation centres

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed deep and fresh concerns over the poor state of facilities at most of its Polling Units (PUs) and Ward Collation Centres (WCCs) nationwide. The electoral umpire equally lamented that the poor facilities at the centres and PUs, mostly located in public buildings at […] The post INEC raises fresh alarm over poor state of facilities at PUs, collation centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals

Tribune Online Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals While speaking further, he raised concerns over the persistent power supply crisis in Nigeria's tertiary hospitals and public health institutions and stressed that it demands Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Kano Bans Unlicensed Chainsaw Use To Tackle Illegal Tree Felling

The policy also aligns with Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) under international climate commitments. The post Kano Bans Unlicensed Chainsaw Use To Tackle Illegal Tree Felling appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has inaugurated a 44-member committee to screen Hisbah personnel allegedly dismissed by the government since the coming of the administration. Director General, National Productivity Centre, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, who is appointed to chair the committee, said that they […] The post Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Postecoglou Replaces Espirito Santo As Nottingham Forest’s New Head Coach

Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as head coach of Nottingham Forest, replacing the sacked Nuno Espirito Santo. Nuno left his position at the City Ground late on Monday night after 21 months in charge – and only three games into the season. Postecoglou returned to management of the team just three months after he was […]

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10 h. ago Fuel Surcharge: TUC Protest Misguided, Policy Not Starting In January — Oyedele

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has allayed public fears about the 5% fuel surcharge included in the new tax reform laws, stressing that the levy has not been imposed and will not automatically begin in January 2026, as widely being speculated. Oyedele, who spoke on Tuesday morning, […]

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10 h. ago FCDO, UNICEF commit £19m to climate resilience infrastructure in Jigawa, Kano

Tribune Online FCDO, UNICEF commit £19m to climate resilience infrastructure in Jigawa, Kano The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)... FCDO, UNICEF commit £19m to climate resilience infrastructure in Jigawa, Kano Tribune Online

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