55 m. ago Terrorists plotting to carve out parallel state within Nigeria — Olawepo

Tribune Online Terrorists plotting to carve out parallel state within Nigeria — Olawepo-Hashim “Since 2014, the APC has found the strategy to win elections, but they have not found, or pretend not to find, the strategy to end insecurity and poverty. Terrorists plotting to carve out parallel state within Nigeria — Olawepo-Hashim Tribune Online

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66 m. ago My boss for life – Akin Adesina hails Jonathan over AFDB job nomination

By John Ogunsemore Outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has hailed former Nigerian president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan for nominating and supporting him for the job. Adesina served as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development under Jonathan when he was tipped for the AfDB job in 2015. He won re-election for […] The post My boss for life – Akin Adesina hails Jonathan over AFDB job nomination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 m. ago Gov Otu restoring Cross River’s lost glory — Ekpang, Info Commissioner

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Cross River State Commissioner for Information Dr Erasmus Ekpang has claimed that Governor Bassey Otu’s administration is restoring the lost glory of the state through his lofty initiatives. Ekpang, who stated this during a press briefing with members of the Cross River State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF) in Abuja, said the administration […] The post Gov Otu restoring Cross River’s lost glory — Ekpang, Info Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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79 m. ago Former Kano SSG Usman Alhaji dropped as Wazirin Gaya title holder

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former Secretary to the Kano State government and one-time National Secretary of the defunct National Republican Convention (NRC), Alhaji Usman Alhaji, has been relieved of his traditional title as the Wazirin Gaya Emirate Council of Kano State. The development, announced by the Gaya Emirate Council, may not be unconnected to his […] The post Former Kano SSG Usman Alhaji dropped as Wazirin Gaya title holder appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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86 m. ago Osun APC mocks PDP over reinstated council chairmen, councillors 

By John Ogunsemore The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is pained by the Court of Appeal judgment of February 10 that reinstated the APC local government council chairmen and councillors across the state and another judgement of the court on June 13 that reiterated the […] The post Osun APC mocks PDP over reinstated council chairmen, councillors  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago Senator Natasha present in court for arraignment in defamation case

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, arrived at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, in Abuja on Thursday for her arraignment over alleged defamation. According to reports, Akpoti-Uduaghan got to the courtroom at about 10:30 am ahead of the session scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, awaiting the entrance of […] The post Senator Natasha present in court for arraignment in defamation case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago Students’ Loan Application Process Now Fully Digitised – NELFUND

The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said its Student Loan application system has now been fully digitised to streamline and accelerate the student loan processing experience for institutions and applicants. The director of corporate communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, stated this in a press statement yesterday. According to her, with this upgrade, all accredited institutions are […]

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97 m. ago Benue killings: BBNaija star Kiddwaya under fire for seeking public donations for victims

Kiddwaya, a renowned Big Brother Naija reality TV star and billionaire heir, is under criticism for requesting monetary donations from Nigerians. According to reports, Kiddwaya began a fundraising campaign on Wednesday through his NGO to help the victims of the Benue massacre. Kiddwaya, in an appeal shared on X, called on the public to donate […] The post Benue killings: BBNaija star Kiddwaya under fire for seeking public donations for victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago LG Poll: Bode George Urges Candidates To Intensify Campaigns

The former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has charged the PDP chairmanship and councillors candidates participating in the Lagos State local government election slated for July 12, 2025, to be courageous and intensify their campaigns. Chief George gave this charge on Wednesday at his office in Ikoyi, when […]

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1 hour ago Customs Hands Over Intercepted Ammunition, Other Contrabands To Police In Ogun

The Ogun 1 Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Idiroko, handed over five units of single-barrelled Dane guns, live ammunition, and 18 cartons of explosive materials intercepted by its anti-smuggling operatives to the state command of the Nigeria Police on Wednesday. This is just as the Service also handed over 1, 037 parcels of […]

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1 hour ago Inclusion Of PWDs, Part Of My Administration’s Cornerstone, Says Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has said that the inclusion of People With Disabilities (PWD) has become the cornerstone of his administration. This came as the governor was urged to embark on full domestication of the disability law and disability commission, promote inclusive education, and establish vocational rehabilitation centres in each of the three senatorial […]

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1 hour ago VIDEO: Pastor Enenche turns down N30m cash donation from Kebbi gov

Tribune Online VIDEO: Pastor Enenche turns down N30m cash donation from Kebbi gov While he expressed gratitude for the governor’s generosity, he insisted that the church could not accept the money and...  VIDEO: Pastor Enenche turns down N30m cash donation from Kebbi gov Tribune Online

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2 h. ago How Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup kit became a global marketing masterpiece

At the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Nigeria’s Super Eagles didn’t just impress with their youthful energy on the read more How Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup kit became a global marketing masterpiece

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2 h. ago Governors back FG efforts to ease food transport by tackling unauthorised levies, eliminate illegal checkpoints

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the 36 states of the federation, under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have backed the federal government’s plans to dismantle unauthorised checkpoints and streamline levies driving food inflation through high transportation costs. “Illegal levies and poor road conditions are driving up food prices, impacting millions of […] The post Governors back FG efforts to ease food transport by tackling unauthorised levies, eliminate illegal checkpoints appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Energy Crisis: ‘Africa Must Stop Relying On Developed Countries To Grow Domestic Oil & Gas Sector’

In a renewed call to tackle the continent’s energy crisis, stakeholders have urged African governments to stop relying on developed countries for the development of local oil and gas industries, saying this will accelerate energy transition and economic independence across Africa. This message was central to discussions at the 2nd Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS), […]

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2 h. ago Lateef Jakande Academy Fellows Return From Singapore With Global Perspectives

The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) has demonstrated its commitment to shaping globally minded public sector leaders, as its 2024/2025 Fellows return from a transformative International policy trip to Singapore. This immersive experience, a cornerstone of the Academy’s leadership development curriculum, provided Fellows with invaluable exposure to global models of governance and policy execution, while […]

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2 h. ago SGF Akume outlines Tinubu’s roadmap for peace in North Central

From Christopher Oji, Makurdi The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has disclosed that the Federal Government is implementing a multi-layered security strategy to end protracted violence in Benue and the entire North Central zone. Addressing journalists in Makurdi, Benue, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Akume revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s […] The post SGF Akume outlines Tinubu’s roadmap for peace in North Central appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NDDC to receive more recovered funds for projects – EFCC chairman

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, has announced that more recovered looted funds will be made available to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to execute projects in the Niger Delta region. Olukoyede made this statement in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, while commissioning two NDDC […] The post NDDC to receive more recovered funds for projects – EFCC chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen

APC urges govt to respect court ruling From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), and the Osun State Government have strongly opposed alleged plans by reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors to claim local government allocations. The Commissioner for Local Government […] The post LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Dakuku links quality healthcare delivery to consistent innovations, capacity building

The Sun Turnaround expert and accomplished technocrat, Dr Dakuku Peterside, says consistent innovations in the healthcare sector and capacity building will continue to drive quality, accessibility, affordability, and efficiency of healthcare systems. Dr Peterside stated this as the Chairman of the 2025 Afrihealth Conferences and Exhibitions, one of the largest private sector-led healthcare conferences in […] The post Dakuku links quality healthcare delivery to consistent innovations, capacity building appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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