13 m. ago NIPCO tasks employees on selfless service amid challenges in downstream sector

Amid challenges in the downstream sector of the economy, NIPCO Plc, an integrated downstream operator in Nigeria’s hydrocarbon industry, has tasked its employees to increase their efforts, as the organisation aims to be a leader in the oil and gas sector for the good of all stakeholders. Managing director/CEO of the company, Suresh Kumar, speaking […] The post NIPCO tasks employees on selfless service amid challenges in downstream sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Prof. Gwarzo Hails Ummusalma Isiyaka Rabiu’s Appointment As FCCPC Executive Commissioner

The Founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ummusalma Isiyaka Rabi’u on her appointment as Executive Commissioner in the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). In a statement on Sunday, Prof. Gwarzo said the appointment of Ummusalma as Executive Commissioner at the FCCPC will undoubtedly […]

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5 h. ago COAS reshuffles Army High Command, appoints new PSOs, GOCs, Commanders

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   In a strategic move to strengthen leadership and reposition the Nigerian Army (NA) for greater operational effectiveness,  the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers to key command, instructional, and staff positions across various formations and units of […] The post COAS reshuffles Army High Command, appoints new PSOs, GOCs, Commanders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Afrobasket 2025: D’Tigers Beat Cameroon’s Lions To Reach Quarterfinals

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers have advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Angola. This achievement came after an exhilarating final group match against their Cameroonian counterparts, in which they emerged victorious with a score of 101-92 on Sunday. In a gripping contest filled with tension, D’Tigers showcased their […]

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6 h. ago ACF Mourns Emir Of Zuru, Isyaku Ibrahim, Celebrates IBB At 84

The apex northern sociocultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of two towering figures from Northern Nigeria, the Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (rtd), Gomo II, and renowned politician and businessman, Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim who passed away at ages 82 and 89 respectively. In a statement […]

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7 h. ago Northwest PCVE summit to strengthen regional strategy against violent extremism in Kaduna

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Kaduna State is set to welcome regional and national security experts, civil society leaders, and policymakers for the Northwest Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) Summit, scheduled for August 19-20, 2025, at the Yar’Adua Centre, Murtala Mohammed Square. The two-day summit is a collaborative initiative led by the National Counter […] The post Northwest PCVE summit to strengthen regional strategy against violent extremism in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Lagos Police Confirm Death Of Electrician, Nab 4 Cultists For Alleged Murder

A 45-year-old electrician (name withheld) was confirmed dead after he was electrocuted while reconnecting electricity cables to a pole in the Shasha area of Lagos State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos State Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement he made available to journalists on Sunday in Lagos. According to Hundeyin, the […]

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8 h. ago Group lauds NSA for confirming DSS capture of terrorist groups’ leaders

A group, Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has praised the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for finally confirming weeks of speculation on the capture of two most-wanted leaders of terrorist groups in Nigeria. The NSA had at a press conference Saturday in Abuja formally announced the capture of the leadership of the […] The post Group lauds NSA for confirming DSS capture of terrorist groups’ leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago ‘Leave Tinubu Out Of Your EFCC Probe,’ APC Chieftain Tells Opposition 

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has cautioned members of opposition parties against blackmailing President Bola Tinubu over their investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye maintained that ongoing investigations by the anti-graft agency on some former […]

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10 h. ago NCC pushes for stronger protection of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure

By Chinenye Anuforo The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has emphasised the urgent need to safeguard Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, describing telecommunications as a national imperative and a cornerstone of the country’s stability, economy, and security. Speaking at the 2nd Edition of the Strategic Stakeholders Meeting of the Association of […] The post NCC pushes for stronger protection of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Nigeria Deports 42 Foreign Cybercriminals Convicted By Court

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Sunday, deported 42 of the 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted by the Federal High Court in Lagos of cyber terrorism and Ponzi scheme offences. The 42 foreign nationals were the first group to be deported from Nigeria following their arraignment and conviction by the Economic and Financial Crimes […]

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11 h. ago US envoy Witkoff ‘Hopeful’ For ‘Productive’ Meeting On Ukraine Conflict

"The Russians made some concessions at the table with regard to all five of those regions,'' Witkoff said The post US envoy Witkoff ‘Hopeful’ For ‘Productive’ Meeting On Ukraine Conflict appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Unemployment: Gov Eno Orders CBT Option As 15,000 Scramble For 3,000 Jobs

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has expressed concern at the high rate of youths’ unemployment in the State as 15,000 applications have so far been received for the 3,000 Job slots announced by government. Consequently, to screen the remaining 12,000 applicants, the governor has ordered that interview should be conducted through Computer Based […]

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13 h. ago European leaders to join Ukraine’s Zelenskiy at meeting with Trump

The leaders of France, Germany and Britain will try to shore up Ukraine’s position on Sunday as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy read more European leaders to join Ukraine’s Zelenskiy at meeting with Trump

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13 h. ago Telecom Operators Plan $1bn Investments In Networks By 2025 –NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that telecom operators in the country will invest more than $1 billion in expanding and upgrading their networks before the end of 2025. The Commission said this investment is a direct result of recent regulatory reforms and tariff adjustments that have made the telecom industry more attractive to […]

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15 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Eno to chair committee to resolve Eket, Ibeno communal clash

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has offered to preside over a committee to resolve the longstanding communal conflict between Eket and Ibeno over boundary disputes in the state. During a town hall meeting for Eket Federal Constituency, Eno announced the establishment of the committee to address the lingering boundary […] The post Akwa Ibom: Eno to chair committee to resolve Eket, Ibeno communal clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Notorious Drug Kingpin Arrested In Delta As NDLEA Intercepts N7.8bn Opioids In Rivers

Three years after launching a manhunt for him over drug trafficking offences, a notorious drug kingpin, 36-year-old Sunday Ibigide, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Asaba, Delta State, while attempting to move 250 blocks of skunk weighing 138 kilograms with his distribution bus. Ibigide came under searchlight […]

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16 h. ago Catholics Seek Divine Intervention On Insecurity As Mother, Son Killed In Benue Community

The Saint Joseph Orokam Catholic Community in Ogbadibo local government area of Benue State has decried the killing on Wednesday night of a woman and her son in Orokam, amidst the deteriorating security situation in the area, and has called for fasting and prayers to curb the menace. A native of the village residing in […]

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16 h. ago Amb. Adegbenro Leads Nigeria’s Delegation To UN Bridge For Cities Summit In China

Apostle Dr. Francis Adekunle Adegbenro, a renowned entrepreneur, transformational leader, and passionate kingdom ambassador, has been appointed as the Head of Delegation for Nigeria at the Bridge for Cities Summit in China. This prestigious event, co-organised by the Finance Center for South-South Cooperation (FCSSC) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), aims to foster […]

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16 h. ago 2025 AfroBasket: D’Tigers Tackle Indomitable Lions For Quarterfinal Spot

The 2025 AfroBasket Group B is set for its most thrilling encounter as Nigeria’s D’Tigers set to face Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions Sunday afternoon in Luanda. Both teams head into this crucial fixture unbeaten, each with two wins under their belts, with Nigeria currently leading the table on points difference. The stakes could not be higher; […]

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