2 h. ago Champions League: Barcelona’s Jules Kounde doubtful Inter clash

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is set to miss the Champions League semi-final second leg clash against Inter Milan after being read more Champions League: Barcelona’s Jules Kounde doubtful Inter clash

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3 h. ago Why Nigeria must invest in diagnostics to tackle tuberculosis

Nigeria must significantly invest in its diagnostic infrastructure and public health systems to curb the growing cases of tuberculosis (TB) read more Why Nigeria must invest in diagnostics to tackle tuberculosis

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7 h. ago Matawalle Bolsters Military Ties With AFRICOM To Crush Insurgency

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening military cooperation with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) to enhance counterinsurgency operations and promote regional stability. In a statement released by Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, on Wednesday, Matawalle hosted a delegation from AFRICOM, led […]

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8 h. ago Borno: Army reveals cause of multiple explosions in Maiduguri

The cause of the recent explosions which rocked the Giwa army barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday has been revealed. Daily Sun reported that the army barracks armoury was rocked by a series of explosions, causing widespread panic among residents who fled for safety. Sharing an update following the incident, the acting Deputy Director […] The post Borno: Army reveals cause of multiple explosions in Maiduguri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Don’t Sow Discord Between Alaafin, Ooni, Aide Tells Bloggers, Commentators

Bloggers and online commentators have been told to redirect their energies towards supporting Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi to address the relevant issues confronting the people of Yorubaland rather than causing disaffection between the two monarchs. LEADERSHIP recalls that controversies have trailed the refusal […]

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9 h. ago Yamal Helps Barca Fight Back Against Inter In Dramatic UCL Clash

Barcelona and Inter Milan served up a classic Champions League semi-final that ended 3-3 as Lamine Yamal inspired a Barca comeback. Inter stunned the hosts after just 30 seconds when Marcus Thuram turned in Denzel Dumfries’ low cross with an audacious backheel flick to score the fastest goal in a last-four game in the competition’s […] The post Yamal Helps Barca Fight Back Against Inter In Dramatic UCL Clash appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago DisCos Record N191.75bn Revenue In February As Collection Efficiency Rises

The 12 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country collected total bills of N191.75 billion in February 2025, according to the latest Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) factsheet. The NERC Factsheet for February 2025 released on Wednesday, showed that collection efficiency rose to 77.97 per cent , marking a 6.56 per cent increase compared to […]

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9 h. ago PDP in wild goose chase over Delta mass defection and the fresh tears in Chibok

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) appears restless at the moment despite its claim of being “kampe”. The tsunami that hit read more PDP in wild goose chase over Delta mass defection and the fresh tears in Chibok

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9 h. ago Borno Heatwave Behind Explosions At Giwa Barracks, Say Army, Police

The Theatre Command, Operation Hadin Kai Joint Taskforce and the Borno State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have confirmed that the fire incident at the Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, which resulted in multiple explosions in the ammunition section, was caused by current high temperatures in the State capital. A statement issued to journalists […]

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14 h. ago 2027: North population’ll determine winner of presidential election –ACF

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Rising from a meeting in Kaduna yesterday, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) categorically took a critical look at the 2027 presidential election, concluding that North has the population, land mass and one voice to decide who wins the election. In his opening remarks at the […] The post 2027: North population’ll determine winner of presidential election –ACF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Minimum wage for workers remains shamefully inadequate to meet rising costs –Bolarinwa Sunday, NUCFRLANMPE President

    By Chukwuma  Umeorah In a season of heightened economic pressures and unprecedented challenges facing Nigerian workers and industries, the voice of organized labour remains critical in shaping national discourse. Comrade Bolarinwa Sunday, President of the National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather, and Non-Metallic Products Employees (NUCFRLANMPE), shares insights on the state of […] The post Minimum wage for workers remains shamefully inadequate to meet rising costs –Bolarinwa Sunday, NUCFRLANMPE President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago FG rolls out mass metering in military barracks to curb clashes with DisCos

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja To resolve the recurring clashes between electricity distribution companies (DisCos) staff and the military, the federal government has relaunched a large-scale metering initiative across military barracks nationwide. The project has so far generated over N769.1 million in revenue between August 2024 and April 2025, highlighting its operational success. The project, designed […] The post FG rolls out mass metering in military barracks to curb clashes with DisCos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago 2027: North population will determine winner of presidential election – ACF

…Says no opponent can subdue the region during election From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Rising from a meeting in Kaduna on Wednesday, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) categorically took a critical look at the 2027 presidential election, concluding that North has the population, land mass, and one voice to decide […] The post 2027: North population will determine winner of presidential election – ACF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Palm Plantation: Ekid People’s Union Shelves Protest, Lauds Eno Over Return

The Ekid people of Akwa Ibom State have lauded the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for resolving the issues that led to the closure of the largest palm plantation at Esit Urua. In response to the governor’s gesture, the Ekit Peoples Union has asked its members to discontinue the mass protests it had planned to […]

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29 h. ago I’m Ready To Become Undisputed Again After Dubois Rematch – Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk shrugged off accusations of cheating and fakery, saying he was ready to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world for a second time when he fights Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on July 19. The fight will be a rematch of a controversial August 2023 “low blow” clash in Wroclaw, Poland, that […]

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33 h. ago NSA Orders Joint Security Screening Of Passengers At Airports

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has directed the immediate implementation of a one-stop joint-interest screening system of passengers across Nigerian airports. The directive is part of efforts to eliminate operational clumsiness, curb touting, and streamline security innovations in the aviation sector. Also, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has disclosed that many […]

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38 h. ago Benue, Plateau Killings: CSOs Demand Justice, Compensation For Victims

Twenty-one civil society organisations, under the Community of Practice Against Mass Atrocities, have condemned the recent coordinated attacks on agrarian communities in Benue and Plateau States, resulting in at least 183 deaths in the third week of April 2025. The organisations, citing Section 14(2)(b) of the Nigerian Constitution, criticised the government for failing to fulfil […]

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41 h. ago FG begins distribution of 42,000 life jackets to boost waterway safety in riverine communities

From Idu Jude, Abuja To curb the growing incidence of boat mishaps on Nigeria’s inland waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday, launched the distribution of 42,000 life jackets across 12 riverine states. The official flag-off ceremony, which took place in Minna, Niger State, marks the beginning of a major […] The post FG begins distribution of 42,000 life jackets to boost waterway safety in riverine communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Japa syndrome: Kwara laments acute shortage of health workers

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Kwara State government has expressed alarm over its struggle to retain medical doctors amid the ongoing ‘Japa’ syndrome, the mass emigration of professionals draining Nigeria’s health sector. Speaking at a two-day inter-ministerial briefing in Ilorin on Tuesday, Dr Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, revealed […] The post Japa syndrome: Kwara laments acute shortage of health workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Federal Gov’t Sets Up Committee To Curb Trailer, Tanker Accidents

Worried by the rising cases of tanker and trailer accidents on the major highways, the federal government has set up a special committee to investigate the menace and proffer solutions to recurrent incidents. The committee comprises representatives of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Institute of Transport […]

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