20 m. ago Afrobasket 2025: D’Tigers Crush Defending Champions Tunisia 87–66 In Group B Clash

Nigeria’s D’Tigers delivered a resounding victory over defending champions Tunisia, in their second Group B clash at the FIBA AfroBasket 2025. The Nigerians dominated the match, winning 87-66 and maintaining their strong campaign in the tournament. The game began with Nigeria taking an early lead, 29-16, in the first quarter. Despite Tunisia’s efforts to close […]

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88 m. ago D’Tigers Smash Defending Champions Tunisia To Record Second Afrobasket Win

The victory came on the back of a victory over Madagascar earlier in the week.  The post D’Tigers Smash Defending Champions Tunisia To Record Second Afrobasket Win appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago WAFU B Champions League: Bayelsa Queens To Battle Ghana’s Police Ladies In Group B

Bayelsa Queens will face Ghana’s Police Ladies, Togo’s ASKO, and Sam Nelly of Benin Republic in Group B of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League. The draw for the annual competition was conducted in Côte d’Ivoire yesterday. Bayelsa Queens will be making their second appearance in the competition, having won the title on their maiden […]

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7 h. ago Federal Gov’t Achieves Oil Revenue Target, Attributes Feat To Military, PINL

The federal government has announced for the first time in many years, that it met the oil and gas sector revenue benchmark for year 2025. The announcement, made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) attributed the milestone to a sustained peace in the Niger Delta region championed by operations of security agencies and pipeline […]

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8 h. ago APC has lost values you championed – Lauretta Onochie writes late Buhari

By Seyi Babalola Former Special Assistant on Digital and Social Media to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has written an emotional letter to her late former boss, expressing her displeasure with the All Progressives Congress (APC) since his departure from office. Onochie, who formerly served as Chairman of the Board of the Niger Delta Development […] The post APC has lost values you championed – Lauretta Onochie writes late Buhari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has fully settled over N2 trillion in outstanding capital budget commitments from the 2024 fiscal year, leaving no pending obligations unprocessed. Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced the payment on Thursday at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja. Edun said the settlement was made […] The post Edun: FG clears N2trn capital budget arrears, raises states’ surplus to N7.1trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago 2025 AfroBasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigers Cruise Winning Start, Outclass Madagascar 77–59

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, commenced their 2025 AfroBasket campaign in style with a convincing 77–59 victory over Madagascar in Luanda, Angola, yesterday . The win marks a positive start for the 2015 champions as they aim to reclaim the continental title. The game opened with a strong performance from both teams, but the […]

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36 h. ago DSESA 2025: Oborevwori ready to reward environmental champions – Odugala

By Sunday Ani An environmental consultant and managing consultant of Kegala Environmental Consultancy Limited, Deacon Okezi Odugala has said the forthcoming Delta State Environmental Sustainability Award (DSESA) is part of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to reward individuals and organisations making tangible efforts to protect and sustain the environment. A statement by Odugala on behalf of […] The post DSESA 2025: Oborevwori ready to reward environmental champions – Odugala appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago International Youth Day: UNODC inaugurates peace champions in Bayelsa

Tribune Online International Youth Day: UNODC inaugurates peace champions in Bayelsa Marking a significant stride in empowering young Nigerians as drivers of sustainable peace, the United Nations Office on International Youth Day: UNODC inaugurates peace champions in Bayelsa Tribune Online

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45 h. ago No Politician Can Defeat Tinubu In 2027 Polls, Says Daniel Bwala

With the 2027 polls barely two years away, there have been political permutations about the race. The post No Politician Can Defeat Tinubu In 2027 Polls, Says Daniel Bwala appeared first on Channels Television.

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46 h. ago FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade

Okays ₦142bn for bus terminals in six geo-political zones FG orders MDAs to end 2024 procurement by September From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the […] The post FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago APM Terminals Kano records 51% increase in volumes in 2025 H1

Tribune Online APM Terminals Kano records 51% increase in volumes in 2025 H1 “Kano’s gate-out performance in May marked the highest monthly total since January 2024, highlighting a significant milestone..... APM Terminals Kano records 51% increase in volumes in 2025 H1 Tribune Online

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50 h. ago First Abia International Para Badminton Championship kicks off September 30

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   The first Abia International Para Badminton Championships and all African Para Badminton Championships will kick off in Umuahia, the Abia State capital on September 30. The State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu who disclosed this while flagging off events leading to the Championships said the event marks a defining moment in […] The post First Abia International Para Badminton Championship kicks off September 30 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Man Utd In ‘No Man’s Land’ Due To Lack Of Plan, Says Rashford

United have failed to even contend for the Premier League title or the Champions League since Ferguson's departure. The post Man Utd In ‘No Man’s Land’ Due To Lack Of Plan, Says Rashford appeared first on Channels Television.

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57 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Woman For Alleged Interstate Child Trafficking

The Anambra Police Command has apprehended a 63-year-old woman suspected of operating an interstate child trafficking network. The police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspect, Ngozi Muotuanya, was taken into custody on August 11 following reliable intelligence. Initial investigations indicated that in 2024, Muotuanya allegedly abducted a one-year-old boy […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Woman For Alleged Interstate Child Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago NAF offensive kills 592 terrorists, destroys 372 assets in 8 months – CAS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed 592 terrorists and destroyed 372 enemy assets in Borno State in the last eight months, surpassing the total operational gains recorded in 2024. Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, stated this during a visit to Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno. Abubakar said the offensive […] The post NAF offensive kills 592 terrorists, destroys 372 assets in 8 months – CAS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Tinubu, Soludo meeting last kick of dying horse, APC fires back at APGA

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the meeting of Governor Chukwuma Soludo with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa as the last kick of a dying horse, stressing that no amount of window dressing campaign could save the governor from imminent defeat. The Campaign Organisation of Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu/Senator […] The post Tinubu, Soludo meeting last kick of dying horse, APC fires back at APGA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Beyond Money And Land: Rethinking How Nigeria Rewards Excellence

In the wake of yet another historic sporting victory, the Nigerian government recently rolled out its usual form of appreciation: cash gifts and plots of land. This time, the recipients were the triumphant Nigerian women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, who once again proved their mettle by emerging champions at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament, […]

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63 h. ago Customs, other agencies unite to drive National Single Window Project

By Chinwendu Obienyi The drive to modernise Nigeria’s trade processes gained fresh momentum yesterday as top government agencies met at the Nigeria Customs Service headquarters in Abuja to fast-track the National Single Window (NSW) project. Launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in April 2024, the NSW aims to simplify trade procedures, enhance transparency, and deliver […] The post Customs, other agencies unite to drive National Single Window Project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Nigerians abroad contributed over $20bn to economy in 2024 –Tuggar

Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has revealed that Nigerians living abroad remitted over $20 billion to the country’s economy read more Nigerians abroad contributed over $20bn to economy in 2024 –Tuggar

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