57 m. ago NEDC Donates Relief Items To PWDs Affected By Flood In Borno

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has provided food and non-food items to 706 households, comprising persons living with disabilities (PWDs) who were affected by the recent flash flood in various communities of Maiduguri, in Borno State. The palliatives comprised 25kg bags of rice, cartons of spaghetti, 10kg bags of sugar, cartons of Indomie noodles, […]

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2 h. ago Medical student dies from suicide: What can we do for young persons?

Tribune Online Medical student dies from suicide: What can we do for young persons? Last week, the news filtered out about the sad demise of a medical student at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, via suicide. This brings to the fore again the rising spate of suicide deaths, especially among young persons. Another recent example is that of a female student who died from suicide in Lagos […] Medical student dies from suicide: What can we do for young persons? Tribune Online

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2 h. ago UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities

Tribune Online UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities ABOUT 100 women and girls from Ajegunle Enu Ama and Okesiri communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have been equipped with hands-on skills in sustainable aquaculture through a two-day training organised under the Climate-Resilient Fisheries Project. The initiative, tagged “Female Prep,” was funded by the United Nations Development Programme Global Environment Facility […] UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Anambra suspends 8 Agunaechemba officials for stripping corps member

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Anambra State Government has suspended eight members of the Agunaechemba Vigilante Group for attacking a female National Youth Corps member (NYSC)in Oba community, Idemili South Local Government of the state. The victim,  Jennifer Elobor, was also stripped naked by the state owned local vigilance group. The video of the incident which […] The post Anambra suspends 8 Agunaechemba officials for stripping corps member appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu hails military for successes in fight against insurgency

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their success in fighting insurgency and criminality, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity through stronger governance and economic reforms. Speaking at the Peace and Stability plenary of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), Tinubu highlighted the critical role of national stability […] The post Tinubu hails military for successes in fight against insurgency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Mohbad: Naira Marley’s Detailed Account Shows He Was Wrongly Accused – Ex

Former Presidential aide on New Media under Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, Bashir Ahmad, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing controversy involving singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, and the late rapper Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely called Mohbad. This follows Naira Marley’s public statement detailing his version of the events surrounding the death of his […] The post Mohbad: Naira Marley’s Detailed Account Shows He Was Wrongly Accused – Ex-Presidential Aide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NCC, NGF strengthen partnership to accelerate broadband expansion

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a decisive move to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat in Abuja, on Wednesday, August 20, reinforced a shared commitment to expanding broadband access, securing critical national information infrastructure (CNII), and advancing the digital economy across Nigeria’s states. In a […] The post NCC, NGF strengthen partnership to accelerate broadband expansion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Isese Day: Makinde Pledges Support For Traditional Worshippers

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has assured traditional worshippers of his administration’s commitment to promote and preserve cultural and traditional heritage of the people. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while speaking at the grand finale of the 2025 Isese Festival with the theme: “Unity Is The Way To Success” at the Lekan Salami […]

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14 h. ago Female cleaner bags first class in Mathematics, shares success story

Ramoke Lasisi, a former cleaner at a Guarantee Trust Bank, has just bagged a Bachelor of Science degree (first-class honours) in Mathematics after graduating on a 4.94/5.00 CGPA from the University of Ilorin. The Uniilorin graduate shares her success story on her LinkedIn page on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Lasisi recalls her plight in securing […] The post Female cleaner bags first class in Mathematics, shares success story appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Anambra Government Fires Vigilantes Over NYSC Corps Member Assault, Demands Prosecution

The Anambra State Government Has Terminated Eight Operatives Of The Agunechemba Security Outfit Following The Brutal Assault And Public Stripping Of Female Corps Member, Miss Jennifer Elobor. Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Special Adviser On Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, Announced The Dismissal At The Agency’s Headquarters In Awka On Wednesday. Emeakayi Stated That The Government Acted Swiftly […] The post Anambra Government Fires Vigilantes Over NYSC Corps Member Assault, Demands Prosecution appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago “I Stopped Accepting Thug Roles To Avoid Being Trapped In One Character” — Bimbo Thomas

Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has explained that she made a conscious decision to move away from the “thug” roles that initially defined her career so as not to be typecast. In a recent conversation with Old Secrets, posted on YouTube, the actress shared that following her breakthrough in movies such as Omo Ghetto and Eruku […] The post “I Stopped Accepting Thug Roles To Avoid Being Trapped In One Character” — Bimbo Thomas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Edo: Speaker raises gender imbalance as assembly clears 8 new commissioners

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Blessing Agbebaku, has raised concerns over gender imbalance in the list of commissioner nominees sent for clearance by the governor, Monday Okpebholo. He noted that among the eight commissioner nominees cleared by the House, only one was a female. The […] The post Edo: Speaker raises gender imbalance as assembly clears 8 new commissioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Kano govt distributes 1,600 bags of rice to vulnerable residents

Tribune Online Kano govt distributes 1,600 bags of rice to vulnerable residents Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in collaboration with philanthropist Alhaji Sadiq Abubakar Dan Gaske, has commenced the distribution of Kano govt distributes 1,600 bags of rice to vulnerable residents Tribune Online

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19 h. ago World Humanitarian Day: Mbah bags IAWPA award for championing peace, SDGs

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has been conferred with the prestigious titles of Eminent Peace Ambassador and Humanitarian Champion by the United Nations International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA). The award was presented, Tuesday, during the 2025 United Nations World Humanitarian Day held at Best Western Hotels, Enugu. According […] The post World Humanitarian Day: Mbah bags IAWPA award for championing peace, SDGs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago A/ Ibom: Eno to execute 357 projects, handover site for Int’l hospital to contractors

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom state governor pastor Umo Eno has approved 357 projects for contract award to qualified youths and companies that applied through the state procurement portal. The governor has also considered the status report on the proposed Ibom International Hospital billed to provide 350 bed first class medical facility and ratified […] The post A/ Ibom: Eno to execute 357 projects, handover site for Int’l hospital to contractors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Stop seeking relevance in efforts of newer acts – Brymo to Burna Boy, Davido, others

Nigerian singer Brymo has called out industry titans Burna Boy, Davido and others, asking them to desist from seeking relevance by remixing the songs of newer acts. Taking to his Instagram story, Brymo claimed that A-listers jump on trending songs in the form of a remix. He asked the likes of Burna Boy and Davido […] The post Stop seeking relevance in efforts of newer acts – Brymo to Burna Boy, Davido, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago NYSC Female Saga: Soludo’s Wife Urges Security Agencies To Go Beyond Seeking Justice

Mrs Nonye Soludo, wife of the governor of Anambra state, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has bemoaned the stripping naked of a National Youth Service Corps member by a team of operatives of the state government’s ad-hoc security operatives, “Agunaechemba”, and, tasked security agencies handling investigation into the incident to go beyond seeking justice for the victims, […]

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37 h. ago How I tried to save Chief Kanran’s life, Owolabi Salis opens up

Tribune Online How I tried to save Chief Kanran’s life, Owolabi Salis opens up A US-based lawyer and astronaut, Owolabi Salis, has shared a heart-wrenching account of his last-minute efforts to save the life of How I tried to save Chief Kanran’s life, Owolabi Salis opens up Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Redefining Success in Square Metres: The BIG Vision of Adeyemi A. Ademola.

Adeyemi A. Ademola is reimagining how Africans can live better through The BIG BUILD Company’s progressive housing concept, championing spaces read more Redefining Success in Square Metres: The BIG Vision of Adeyemi A. Ademola.

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37 h. ago Oyebanji mismanaged over N500bn Ekiti funds, female aspirant alleges

…Olawumi’s claim is invalid, Oyebanji has made judicious use of State’s resources – CPS Abimbola Olawumi, a governorship aspirant in read more Oyebanji mismanaged over N500bn Ekiti funds, female aspirant alleges

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