70 m. ago Gov Makinde reaffirms commitment to educational advancement at ISAF 2025 Conference

Tribune Online Gov Makinde reaffirms commitment to educational advancement at ISAF 2025 Conference Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed that his administration will persist in supporting educational advancement both locally and internationally, as education remains a key pillar of his government. He highlighted that his administration has been actively working to enhance primary, secondary, and tertiary education in the state. Additionally, he emphasized the belief that foreign education […] Gov Makinde reaffirms commitment to educational advancement at ISAF 2025 Conference Tribune Online

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83 m. ago Minister hails ‘Arewa Turn up’ concert for enriching Nigeria’s creative industry

Tribune Online Minister hails ‘Arewa Turn up’ concert for enriching Nigeria’s creative industry The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has hailed the Arewa Turn Up 2.0 concert for engaging young talents from the northern region to build their careers and contribute to the country’s development. Idris, who was represented by the Director General of Voice of Nigeria, Mallam Jubrin Baba Ndace, highlighted the economic potential […] Minister hails ‘Arewa Turn up’ concert for enriching Nigeria’s creative industry Tribune Online

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1 hour ago ‘We Are Protecting Lives, Not Disturbing Trade’, NAFDAC Boss Defends Market Raids

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has defended the agency’s decision to shut down markets involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs, emphasising that the move was about public safety, and not to disrupt businesses. “We are not disturbing trade, we are protecting […]

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3 h. ago Actress Adesua opens up on family’s struggles, emergency surgeries

By Seyi Babalola Famous Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi has spoken up about her family’s medical issues in 2024. Adesua made the discovery while thanking God in an Instagram post for her 2025 birthday. Reflecting on the hardships she conquered in 2024, the actress revealed that the previous year challenged her resilience, making her cherish the […] The post Actress Adesua opens up on family’s struggles, emergency surgeries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Pope remains in critical condition after respiratory crisis — Vatican

Pope Francis spent a quiet night in hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday, a day after confirming that the 88-year-old was in a “critical” condition. The Holy See had announced late on Saturday that the pope, who had been hospitalised since 14 February, suffered a prolonged respiratory attack and required blood transfusions. “The night passed Read More

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6 h. ago German 2025 election: Meet top five candidates vying to be next chancellor

Tribune Online German 2025 election: Meet top five candidates vying to be next chancellor The election has drawn intense scrutiny from Europe and the United States, with the campaign dominated by concerns over Germany’s faltering economy and security challenges linked to migration. German 2025 election: Meet top five candidates vying to be next chancellor Tribune Online

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7 h. ago “Marlian Records Was Like Prison To Me” – Fabian Blu Speaks On His Time At The Label

Fabian Blu, a former Marlian Records signee, has revealed the challenging experiences he faced while signed to the controversial record label owned by Naira Marley. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, shared on Instagram on Saturday, the singer criticised the label he was signed to from 2020 to 2022. Blu described his […] The post “Marlian Records Was Like Prison To Me” – Fabian Blu Speaks On His Time At The Label appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Nollywood’s new era: How streaming platforms dismantled old order

Tribune Online Nollywood’s new era: How streaming platforms dismantled old order For years, Nollywood’s marketers weren’t just distributors—they were kingmakers. They had the power to make or break an actor’s career, deciding who got cast in blockbuster films and who remained in the shadows. With their grip on the industry’s financial and distribution channels, they controlled not just what stories were told but also who got […] Nollywood’s new era: How streaming platforms dismantled old order Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Why  Bello Turji, terror kingpin, has not been arrested by troops –Lekan

By Olakunle Olafioye The grim figures of victims of insurgency and kidnapping in the country as recently released by the National Bureau of Statistics have remained a major source of worry to most Nigerians.  One of them, Mr Jackson Lekan-Ojo, a Port-Harcourt-based security expert, noted that the NBS statistics do not bode well for the […] The post Why  Bello Turji, terror kingpin, has not been arrested by troops –Lekan-Ojo, security expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Sacred scams and deception in tradition: The menace of Yahoo dibias

By Fr George Adimike The corruption of the good can be very disastrous. The prevalence of Yahoo dibias and ezenwanyis in our society is at an alarming stage, contributing to a serious security threat. The office of dibia, which served as a sacramental functionary of the African traditional religion―through which our ancestors sought and worshipped […] The post Sacred scams and deception in tradition: The menace of Yahoo dibias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago 50% electricity subsidy: FG delays implementation as hospitals operate in darkness

In August 2024, the Federal Government approved a 50 per cent subsidy for electricity consumed in public hospitals. Six months after, PUNCH Healthwise investigation shows that delay in implementing the policy is denying patients access to quality healthcare as hospitals struggle to pay crushing energy bills, SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports When the former Minister of State Read More

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14 h. ago Indian billionaire, Prateek Suri presents autobiography to Boris Johnson

Indian entrepreneur and founder of Maser Group and Maser Investments, Prateek Suri, recently presented his autobiography titled, Gateway to Africa, to a former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. A statement sent to Society Plus, noted that the “extraordinary moment underscored Suri’s rising global influence”. It added that “the symbolic exchange between the two influential figures Read More

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15 h. ago S’Court’s judgment fails to seal LG autonomy seven months after verdict

Seven months after the Supreme Court delivered its landmark ruling granting full financial autonomy to local governments, implementation remains stalled amid political maneuvering and bureaucratic bottlenecks, ISMAEEL UTHMAN and OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN report The implementation of local government autonomy has faced numerous hurdles seven months after the Supreme Court judgment. Legal practitioners have expressed concerns that Read More

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18 h. ago EPL: Arsenal’s Title Hope Suffer Huge Blow After Defeat To West Ham

Arsenal missed the chance to close gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool as West Ham ended a four-match winless run with a 0-1 victory at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Jarrod Bowen’s 44th minute header off a cross from Aaron Wan-Bissaka sealed the win for the Hammers. Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a straight red card on […] The post EPL: Arsenal’s Title Hope Suffer Huge Blow After Defeat To West Ham appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican

Tribune Online Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican Pope Francis remains in a critical condition after suffering a respiratory attack that required high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions, the Vatican confirmed on Saturday.  The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalised for nine days at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital with double pneumonia, is alert but not out of danger. “At the moment, the prognosis is reserved,” […] Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema

Tribune Online Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Dr Allen Onyema, has lauded the state-of-the-art facilities and operational efficiency of the Ekiti State Agro Allied International Cargo Airport, describing it as one of the best in the world. Onyema, who landed at the airport on Saturday at about 10am in a Boeing 737, (120 capacity) […] Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Pope in critical condition after respiratory attack — Vatican

Pope Francis’s condition “remains critical,” the Vatican said on Saturday, confirming that the 88-year-old pontiff was alert but had suffered a respiratory attack requiring “high-flow oxygen” and blood transfusions. “At the moment, the prognosis is reserved,” the statement read, as the head of the Catholic Church prepared to spend his ninth night at Rome’s Gemelli Read More

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20 h. ago DSS Arrests 3 Over Alleged Assault On Own Operatives At Lagos Assembly

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three persons linked to alleged assault on its officers during the uproar which greeted presence of security operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly earlier in the week. LEADERSHIP investigation showed that lawmakers had mobilised supporters to the Assembly complex, who attacked some DSS officers who […]

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22 h. ago Anambra election: Umeoji, Soludo, Nwoye lead in opinion poll

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja An opinion poll result released in Abuja on Saturday regarding the forthcoming 2025 Anambra State governorship election indicated that Chukwuma Umeoji (54.6%) was receiving majority support across different demographics. He was closely followed by the incumbent Governor, Chukwuma Soludo (22.3%), who also retained significant support but faces challenges due to governance […] The post Anambra election: Umeoji, Soludo, Nwoye lead in opinion poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Inadequate funding threat to quality higher education – TETFUND boss

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, said on Saturday that the problem of inadequate funding of tertiary education remained a threat to the attainment of good quality higher education in Nigeria. Echono, who said that inadequate funding was crippling the tertiary institutions in the area of infrastructures, said, “Except for the intervention Read More

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