6 m. ago PETROAN lauds NNPCL for running Port Harcourt refinery 180 days non

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for successfully running the revamped Port Harcourt Refinery for 180 days non-stop National Public Relations Officer, Dr Joseph Obele, who gave the commendation in a statement on Tuesday, also commended the host communities for their cooperation and support Read More

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6 m. ago Soliders arrest two suspects over killing of Kaduna Catholic priest

Troops of the special military task force, Operation Safe Haven, have arrested two suspected killers of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu. This is contained in a statement issued by the OPSH media officer, Maj. Samson Zhakom, on Wednesday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria repots that Okechukwu, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Kafachan, Read More

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35 m. ago Police Nab Native Doctor, 3 Others For Alleged Killing Of Twins For Rituals

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a native doctor, Kingsley Opurum and three other persons for allegedly killing a set of twins at Rukpokwu Community in Obio/Akpor local government area of the state. The two children, 7-year-old Chizaram Onuche and Chidinma Onuche were said to be killed by the suspects for ritual […]

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92 m. ago Rwanda to host ‘100 most notable Africans leadership, business summit’

Top economic experts, government officials, entrepreneurs, and policymakers are set to converge in Kigali, Rwanda, for the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025. The summit, scheduled for July 4 to 6 at the Marriott Hotel, Kigali, aims to foster discussions on Africa’s economic growth, governance, investment opportunities, and sustainable development. Project Director Read More

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3 h. ago SORENID CEO Calls For Urgent Assistance Amid Explosion Damage

The Society for Reconciliation of Nigerians in Distress (SORENID) has incurred significant structural damage following debris from a tanker explosion at Karu Bridge, Abuja, which has jeopardised its operations. Reports state that the explosion on March 19, 2025, resulted in at least nine fatalities and the destruction of around 30 vehicles. Although there were no […]

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3 h. ago CBN plans fresh battle against forex speculators as naira slides

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, says the apex bank remains resolute in its commitment to maintaining order in the country’s foreign exchange market by identifying and eliminating bad actors whose activities undermine the stability of the naira. This came as findings showed that the naira depreciated slightly at the official Read More

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4 h. ago Firm Seeks Stakeholders’ Input On Affordable Housing For Nigerians

The chief executive officer of Goland Construction Nigeria Limited, Effiom Hogan, has said Nigerians are yearning for affordable housing, both for purchase and rent. Speaking at a forum in Abuja yesterday, Hogan highlighted the rising cost of household expenditures and rental payments, which exceed overall inflation. He noted that with Nigeria’s inflation rate at 21 […]

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6 h. ago S’Korea wildfire: Pilot dies as firefighting helicopter crashes

A helicopter fighting deadly wildfires in South Korea crashed Wednesday, killing the pilot, the fire department told AFP, as officials raced to bring the massive blazes under control. “A helicopter putting out the wildfire crashed in a mountain area in Uiseong County. “We have been told that there was one pilot who was declared dead Read More

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8 h. ago FUOYE names edifices after Tinubu, Jonathan, Obasanjo, Alakija, others

Tribune Online FUOYE names edifices after Tinubu, Jonathan, Obasanjo, Alakija, others He also named some major roads on the campus after his predecessors in office. FUOYE names edifices after Tinubu, Jonathan, Obasanjo, Alakija, others Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Papua New Guinea lifts Facebook ban after terrorism crackdown

Papua New Guinea police said Wednesday they had unblocked Facebook after cutting off access in the Pacific nation because of a “counter-terrorism” operation. Meta’s Facebook and Messenger platforms had been inaccessible since mysteriously going offline on Monday. The police minister initially issued a statement praising a successful test of “innovative technology” to control misuse of Read More

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9 h. ago Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have threatened strike if President Bola Tinubu fails to withdraw the emergency rule and allow elective officers return to office. The organised labour strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, warning […] The post Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Tinubu appoints Ekiti varsity’s governing council, FUHSO pro

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. “Senator Binta Garba has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed Read More

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12 h. ago Policemen on rescue operation ambushed, Delta land agent abducted

Some gunmen on Monday ambushed policemen on a rescue operation after a female real estate realtor was abducted in Ibusa community, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State. This happened barely four days after gunmen kidnapped a farmer in Issele-Azagba area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered on Tuesday that the realtor, simply identified as Read More

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12 h. ago Eight kidnap suspects arrested, six victims rescued in Rivers

Eight males suspected to be herdsmen terrorising the Omoku-Ahaoda area of the East-West Road in Rivers State in kidnapping and other criminal activities have been apprehended, while six of their victims were rescued by security agencies in Rivers State. The police said the feat was achieved when the joint operatives stormed their hideout in Ahoada Read More

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12 h. ago Excitement as Soludo constructs roads, hospital in Anambra biggest slum

Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has completed a number of roads and other infrastructure in Okpoko community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, easing the movement and commuting as well as boosting the general well-being of residents of the area. Soludo, as part of his third anniversary in office, commissioned the Read More

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13 h. ago Uphill task: Cross River’s battle to restore Obudu mountain’s resort fading glory

EMEM JULIUS examines the planned revival of the Obudu Mountain Resort by the Cross River State Government after it recently took over the facility, which used to be Nigeria’s tourism destination in years gone by Defunct regional governments established ranches as part of their agricultural policies, and those ranches contributed immensely to revenue generation, job Read More

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13 h. ago NAPTIP arrests truck driver, six others in trafficking syndicate burst

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, in collaboration with the Department of State Services have dismantled an interstate child trafficking syndicate, arresting a female truck driver and six other suspects in Abuja. The syndicate which “specialised in stealing and trafficking children from one part of Nigeria to the other Read More

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15 h. ago Umahi commends Soludo’s performance as FG launches Phase 2B of Second Niger Bridge access road

as FG flags off Phase 2B construction of access road to Second Niger Bridge From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge has officially commenced, marking a significant step in enhancing transportation infrastructure and regional connectivity in the Southeast. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was […] The post Umahi commends Soludo’s performance as FG launches Phase 2B of Second Niger Bridge access road appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Collaboration between states and mining operations will boost national development – Alake

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has stressed the need for a harmonious relationship between state governments and mining operators to attract investment and boost the nation’s mining sector. Dr. Alake stated this during a mediation parley with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and representatives from Segilola Resources […] The post Collaboration between states and mining operations will boost national development – Alake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Tinubu launches unity torch for 22nd National Sports Festival

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday officially flagged off the Torch of Unity movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival, set to take place in Ogun State from May 16 to May 30, 2025. At a ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President described sports as a unifying force […] The post Tinubu launches unity torch for 22nd National Sports Festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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