2 h. ago Italian tourism spending to reach €60bn as global tourism leaders head to Rome

By Okorie Uguru Travel and tourism in Italy is poised for a record-breaking year, with international visitor spending forecast to hit an all-time high of €60.4bn in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). After a strong recovery from the pandemic, Italy is racing ahead, cementing its place as […] The post Italian tourism spending to reach €60bn as global tourism leaders head to Rome appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago D’Tigress Makes History As Only African Team Ranked In FIBA Top 10

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has achieved a historic milestone by rising to 8th position in the latest Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) Women’s World Rankings. The announcement was made on Thursday, following the team’s outstanding performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. This leap from 11th to 8th place, with 640.1 points, […] The post D’Tigress Makes History As Only African Team Ranked In FIBA Top 10 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Nigeria Condemns Canadian Court’s Labelling Of APC, PDP As Terrorist Groups

The Nigerian government has denounced the designation of some political parties as terrorist organisations by a Canadian Federal Court. Nigeria described the it as a baseless classification and an unacceptable interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs and democratic process. A statement on Friday by the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ibienfa, said the […]

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9 h. ago Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State is set to host the maiden edition of Ekiti  International Theatre Festival, as over 50,000 tourists from within and outside the State and Nigeria are expected to grace the event. The festival, billed to hold from August 20 to 25, is a public-private partnership between Lagos-based Duke of Shomolu […] The post Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Surprise As AI Issues Unsolicited Certificate Of Recognition To Lebanese Engineer In Nigeria

A Lebanese engineer working in Nigeria, Mazen Kalassina, has become the subject of international curiosity after receiving a spontaneous certificate from an artificial intelligence (AI) system, an event some observers said was unprecedented. In June 2025, ChatGPT, a widely used AI language model, issued a Certificate of Distinction to Engr. Mazen Kalassina without any prompt […]

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17 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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18 h. ago Yahoo boy dies after drinking ‘Juju’, herbalist flees in Nasarawa

From Abel Leonard, Lafia A supposed money-making charm has turned fatal in Nasarawa State, leaving a suspected Internet fraudster dead, his accomplice battling for life, and the herbalist who prepared it now on the run. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed that the incident happened in the Mararaba area after the deceased, identified simply as […] The post Yahoo boy dies after drinking ‘Juju’, herbalist flees in Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size – Reuters

The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organisations of the 16th-century Mercator read more African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size – Reuters

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20 h. ago EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Hotel In Obasanjo Library In Ogun

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it will arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters at a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday. On Thursday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale revealed that the 23 individuals scheduled for arraignment are among 93 people apprehended on Sunday at a hotel located within the Olusegun […] The post EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Hotel In Obasanjo Library In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago EFCC to arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at Obasanjo Library today

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that 23 suspected internet fraudsters, arrested during a sting operation near read more EFCC to arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at Obasanjo Library today

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23 h. ago Why we focus on skills, moral values – Clema Bedrock School boss, Adeniran

Proprietor of Clema Bedrock School, Isheri-Oshun, Lagos, Clement Adeniran, has said the school’s commitment to skill acquisition and godly values is aimed at raising well-rounded pupils who would meet international standards and make positive contributions to society. Speaking at the school’s End-of-Session and Awards Ceremony, Adeniran said academic brilliance alone is not enough to prepare […] The post Why we focus on skills, moral values – Clema Bedrock School boss, Adeniran appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised the alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation said it has recorded over 1,500 suspected cases from mid-June to early August in three Ministry of Health […] The post Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Coronation anniversary: Rhapsodies as Eze Oji celebrates Aro renaissance

By Henry Akubuiro Before the Anglo-Aro War in 1901-1902, Arochukwu was the most formidable Igbo kingdom, whose legacy stretched across the length and breadth of Igboland and adjacent locales in Nigeria and beyond. Till this day, Igbo history and culture is incomplete without mentioning Arochukwu and the Aro Confederacy and what it represented in the […] The post Coronation anniversary: Rhapsodies as Eze Oji celebrates Aro renaissance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago From ruin to renaissance: Okpebholo’s academic revolution at Ambrose Alli varsity

By Fred Itua When the chronicles of Edo’s educational history are written, the chapter on Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, under Governor Monday Okpebholo will stand as a masterclass in purposeful leadership. In less than a year, a once-prestigious institution teetering on the brink of collapse has been pulled back from academic oblivion and set […] The post From ruin to renaissance: Okpebholo’s academic revolution at Ambrose Alli varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago OOPL: EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Friday

The EFCC said the former president’s facility was not a target of the operation. The post OOPL: EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Friday appeared first on Channels Television.

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32 h. ago Africa could generate $133bn if $80bn trade finance gap closed – GHIB

Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has unveiled a financing blueprint aimed at breaking Africa’s heavy read more Africa could generate $133bn if $80bn trade finance gap closed – GHIB

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33 h. ago Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Benue State Ministry of Education, has engaged school principals in Benue State to adopt strategic approaches to curb the high rate of human trafficking in the state. […] The post Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has expressed commitment to addressing the issue of abandoned and uncompleted projects in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions Echono, an architect, spoke on Thursday at the commissioning ceremony of a world-class International Conference Centre (ICC) at Bayero University, Kano. He disclosed […] The post TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Troops Arrest 107 Suspects, Rescue 20 Victims In 1 Week — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that the troops on internal operations arrested 107 suspected terrorists, kidnappers, oil thieves and other suspected criminals across the country. Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye who revealed this on Thursday also said 20 kidnap hostages were also rescued by the troops between 7 and 14 August, 2025. […]

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