5 h. ago Group condemns recent killings in Abia, calls for immediate security action 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The NBM of Africa Worldwide, a Pan-African organization committed to humanitarian service, social justice, and equity, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Aba and Umuahia. In a statement released by Esinwa Christian Chinonso, the group’s Public Relations Officer, after its executive meeting in Aba, the President of NBM […] The post Group condemns recent killings in Abia, calls for immediate security action  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Analysts Seek Effective Implementation Of Fiscal, Tax Reforms

Agusto & Co, a Pan-African credit rating and research agency, has provided insights on ongoing tax reforms and outlook for the domestic economy. Industry leaders, policymakers, and economic experts converged on Agusto & Co’s 2025 Economic Roundtable to discuss critical issues shaping the African economy, with a particular focus on Nigeria’s economic trajectory. Held in […]

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8 h. ago Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received

Tribune Online Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received •Property transactions in Lagos have been greatly hindered by activities of the omo-onile, ajagungbale —Attorney General•Epe community invokes ancestral spirits against land grabbers, forms local task force DAYO AYEYEMI reports the increased onslaught of task force against the assault of land grabbers. THE menace of land grabbers is as old as modern Lagos, hurting property […] Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Classroom collapse: Four Yobe students discharged from hospital

Four students of Government Girls Science and Technical College, Potiskum, Yobe State, who were hospitalised after some parts of a classroom block collapsed on Thursday, have been discharged. Saturday PUNCH gathered that only one student, Fatima Adamu, remained under medical care, receiving treatment for spinal shock. Nurses on duty told our correspondent that Adamu was Read More

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13 h. ago Southampton vs Brighton: Saints boss sends strong message to Onuachu, Aribo

Southampton head coach, Ivan Juric, has set demands for Super Eagles stars, Paul Onuachu and Joe Ayodele-Aribo, as he wants his side to step up against Brighton and Hove Albion, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian duo found the back of the net in Juric’s only win since taking charge of the Saints late last year. Juric […] The post Southampton vs Brighton: Saints boss sends strong message to Onuachu, Aribo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Galatasaray boss: Why I subbed off Osimhen after scoring in crunch Europa tie

Galatasaray coach Orkan Buruk has revealed that he subbed off Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in the 80th minute of their Europa League game against AZ Alkmaar to protect him from getting injured. Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray when they welcomed AZ Alkmaar to Rams Park for second leg of their crunch Euopa […] The post Galatasaray boss: Why I subbed off Osimhen after scoring in crunch Europa tie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago ‘Chidimma Adetshina’s mother still in S’African police custody’

Leaders of the Nigerian community in South Africa have confirmed that Anabela Rungo, the mother of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, has not been released by the country’s authorities. Rungo was detained by the South African Police Service on February 15, 2025, following immigration fraud allegations levelled against her in 2024. A Mozambican national, Read More

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21 h. ago Group Condemns Natasha’s Outburst Against Akpabio, Seeks Apology

A Pan-African women’s advocacy group, Africa Arise for Change Network, has criticised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her recent altercation with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, calling for a public apology. In a statement issued on Friday by Patricia Idoko, the country representative of the organisation, the group said Akpoti’s actions on the senate floor during Thursday’s […]

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22 h. ago Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ "In the cause of the operations, they neutralised several terrorists, apprehended their collaborators, rescued kidnapped victims and received surrendered terrorists. Gunrunners, oil theft collaborators and other violent extremists were also apprehended. Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ Tribune Online

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22 h. ago AfDB partners Interpol to curb Africa’s $90bn Illicit financial flows

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has signed a Letter of Intent with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to read more AfDB partners Interpol to curb Africa’s $90bn Illicit financial flows

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22 h. ago AfDB unveils presidential candidates ahead of May 29 election

The African Development Bank has officially commenced the process of electing its next president with the release of candidates set to contest in the upcoming election scheduled for May 29. The announcement follows a two-day meeting of the Steering Committee of the Board of Governors at the bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where a Read More

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23 h. ago Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu

Tribune Online Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Thursday confirmed the receipt of over 250 proposed bills seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution. Hon. Kalu made this confirmation during the second retreat of the Special Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review, held from Thursday, February 20, to Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Ikot […] Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu Tribune Online

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27 h. ago AfDB, Interpol partner to combat $90bn illicit financial flows in Africa

The African Development Bank Group has taken a major step in combating financial crime and corruption in Africa by signing a Letter of Intent with the International Criminal Police Organisation. The historic agreement, the first of its kind between a multilateral development bank and Interpol, “aims to curb illicit financial flows estimated at nearly $90 Read More

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27 h. ago D’Tigress Coach Wakama To Receive ANOCA Award As Best African Coach

The Head coach of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, Rena Wakama, has been honoured by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) as the Best Basketball Coach. This accolade, in remarkable recognition of Wakama’s coaching prowess, followed her outstanding performance during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The 33-year-old Wakama has been […]

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28 h. ago CitySports Africa Celebrates 5th Anniversary, Launches Commemorative Jersey

CitySports Africa has marked its fifth anniversary with the launch of a commemorative sports jersey, reinforcing its commitment to youth empowerment through sports. The organisation, established in 2019, has played a pivotal role in developing young athletes across Africa and the African diaspora by integrating sports with leadership and academic skill-building. The anniversary celebration, attended […]

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33 h. ago Pitch awards: Lookman seeks to dethrone Osimhen as ‘King of the Pitch’

The reigning African Footballer of the Year and Atalanta FC of Italy forward, Ademola Lookman, will now look to dethrone the incumbent holder, Victor Osimhen, for the highest honour of Nigeria Pitch Awards. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards on Thursday at the Bon Hotels, Sobo Arobiodu, Read More

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34 h. ago North East gets N1.5bn AfDB relief fund for food crisis, resilience

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Over N1.507 billion ($1 million) has been provided by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support emergency food response for flood-affected communities in the North East. Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Nigeria, Mr David Stevenson, disclosed this in Maiduguri, Borno’s capital yesterday during the flag-off […] The post North East gets N1.5bn AfDB relief fund for food crisis, resilience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Africa’s aviation single market: Mission sabotaged from within

By Chinelo Obogo     talktonelo@yahoo.com   In January 2018, Nigeria took a bold step towards regional aviation integration by becoming one of the first 11 countries to sign the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a flagship initiative under the African Union’s Agenda 2063. The historic move was seen as a catalyst for transforming air […] The post Africa’s aviation single market: Mission sabotaged from within appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Climate Change: NHRC Calls On African Govts To Safeguard Human Rights

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on regional and subregional human rights systems, governments, and Institutions in Africa to take decisive action to safeguard the human rights of its citizens in the face of climate change. The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr Tony Ojukwu SAN, made the call in his opening remark […]

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37 h. ago Yahaya pays indigent students WASSCE, other fees to boost education

In a move said to be aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children, particularly girls, in Gombe State, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, has approved the payment of the West African Examinations Council, National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies and National Business and Technical Examinations Board fees for public schools. Arewa PUNCH reports that this Read More

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