4 h. ago 2027 Election: Jonathan, Atiku Can’t Defeat Tinubu – Anthony Sani

  Former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani, has dismissed claims that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan could defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He also ruled out the possibility of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar defeating the incumbent. Sani said the opposition is currently fragmented, weakening its chances against Tinubu. “I am […] The post 2027 Election: Jonathan, Atiku Can’t Defeat Tinubu – Anthony Sani appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigeria Prioritises Industrial Manpower Development For Economic Growth

President Bola Tinubu has announced Nigeria’s first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy, underscoring the critical role of the country’s workforce in driving economic growth. Speaking at the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) 2025 in Abuja, he emphasised that Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people—not its natural resources. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President […]

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7 h. ago Turkish league: Osimhen fails to score in second Galatasaray debut

By Seyi Babalola Victor Osimhen failed to score in his second debut for Galatasaray on Friday night. The Super Eagles striker started the 3-0 win over newly promoted Fatih Katagumruk on the bench. Osimhen was left out of the team for the opening-day win against Gaziantep. Baris Alper Yilmaz was selected ahead of Osimhen to […] The post Turkish league: Osimhen fails to score in second Galatasaray debut appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago I lost my dad at 8, wore my first sandals in secondary school – Prof Orajaka, ex VC, Anambra varsity

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chief Ifeanacho Paul Orajaka is a former Vice-chancellor, Anambra State University, Uli. He’s also a retired Professor of Geology at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In this interview, he narrates his journey to attaining the highest pedestals in academics and university administration. Going through your profile, can you take us back […] The post I lost my dad at 8, wore my first sandals in secondary school – Prof Orajaka, ex VC, Anambra varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Chocolate City Group appoints Ifeyinwa Anyadiegwu as Vice President/Head of Businesses and Legal Affairs

Chocolate City Group has appointed promoted of Ifeyinwa Anyadiegwu to the role of Vice President/Head of Businesses and Legal Affairs, read more Chocolate City Group appoints Ifeyinwa Anyadiegwu as Vice President/Head of Businesses and Legal Affairs

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31 h. 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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43 h. ago NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other designate Board members and members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, as a major step towards accelerating […] The post NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Scheme

The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board of […]

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52 h. ago Enugu police foil trafficking to Ghana, rescue two teenage 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. Police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Thursday, August 14, 2025, that the victims, 18-year-old Miracle […] The post Enugu police foil trafficking to Ghana, rescue two teenage girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC

Tribune Online Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, says its 4,500 prospective students would be subjected to a drug test before being admitted to the school. Lafiaji-Okunneye, who narrated the panic a drug-addicted student created in the school months ago, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the measure had […] Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Olaopa advocates appointment of great managers as VCs, governing council members

Tribune Online Olaopa advocates appointment of great managers as VCs, governing council members Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Professor Tunji Olaopa, has urged that only great managers should be made  vice chancellors and members  of  governing councils of universities. Olaopa made the call on Monday while delivering the second distinguished personality lecture of the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, to mark the second anniversary […] Olaopa advocates appointment of great managers as VCs, governing council members Tribune Online

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2 d. ago JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions

A special screening exercise for over 500 outstanding candidates below the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session will be conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to an announcement made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the screening will take place from September 22 to […] The post JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago “Stop Misleading Nigerians, Tinubu Has No Grip On EFCC” — Lagos APC To Atiku

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku had alleged that the Presidency is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement on Tuesday the APC’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, described […] The post “Stop Misleading Nigerians, Tinubu Has No Grip On EFCC” — Lagos APC To Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Shettima commissions two new Cally Air aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday commissioned two new Cross River State–owned Cally Air aircraft, praising Governor Bassey Otu for read more Shettima commissions two new Cally Air aircraft, commends Otu’s initiative

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3 d. ago TV favorite Danielle Spencer, child star on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60

Tribune Online TV favorite Danielle Spencer, child star on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60 What’s Happening!!, which aired on ABC from 1976 to 1979, was among the first U.S. TV shows centered on the lives of Black teenagers TV favorite Danielle Spencer, child star on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60 Tribune Online

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3 d. ago APC Appoints Abdulrahman Haske Youth Advisory Committee Chair

All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Abdulrahman Bashir Haske as the chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee for the August 16, 2025, Ganye, Adamawa State Assembly Constituency by-election. According to the party, the appointment, signed by the APC’s national vice chairman, North-East, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, underscores the party’s commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive leadership. […]

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3 d. ago Call Air: Gov Otu targets 3 new aircrafts, int’nal routes as VP launches 2 new aircraft

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, applauded Governor Bassey Otu on his impressive investment in aviation and other critical sectors as he launched the third and fourth Cally Air Fleet. Speaking at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar, where he represented President Bola Tinubu, Shettima described the initiative as a strategic […] The post Call Air: Gov Otu targets 3 new aircrafts, int’nal routes as VP launches 2 new aircraft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NCC introduces stricter governance frameworks for telecoms operators

Tribune Online NCC introduces stricter governance frameworks for telecoms operators The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a stricter corporate governance framework for telecoms operators, aimed at enhancing transparency, internal controls, and risk management across the industry. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Commission, Dr Aminu Maida, made this known during the inauguration of the 2025 Guidelines on Corporate Governance in Lagos recently. Maida said the […] NCC introduces stricter governance frameworks for telecoms operators Tribune Online

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3 d. ago VP Shettima Commissions 2 Bombardier Jets For Cross River’s Cally Air

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, inaugurated two newly acquired Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets for use by the Cross River State-owned Cally Air. Shettima commissioned the aircraft shortly on arrival at the Magret Ekpo International International Airport in Calabar, Cross River State capital. The Vice President was in the State for the launch of 8th […]

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3 d. ago VP Shettima Commissions Renovated Library, New Aircraft In Calabar

The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, recently commissioned a newly refurbished state-of-the-art library in Calabar, Cross River State. The library was refurbished by Governor Bassey Otu as part of efforts to improve the state’s educational infrastructure. Shettima also commissioned two new aircraft acquired by the Cross River State government at Margaret Ekpo International Airport […] The post VP Shettima Commissions Renovated Library, New Aircraft In Calabar appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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