2 h. ago NIPOST refutes drug trafficking allegation tied to Tinubu administration

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has denied allegations that Nigerian courier services have been transporting hard drugs since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office. In a  statement issued over the weekend and signed by its Spokesperson, Franklin Alao, the Service described the headline of the report titled “Nigerian courier services easily […] The post NIPOST refutes drug trafficking allegation tied to Tinubu administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Firms champion Nigeria’s agricultural transformation at World Cassava Day 2025

By Zika Bobby The 2025 World Cassava Day celebration was held in grand style in Abuja, spotlighting cassava as a cornerstone for food security, rural prosperity, and global competitiveness. The event, themed: “Farm to Global Markets: Driving Industrialization, Food Security & Exports”, brought together leaders from government, business, and development institutions to chart a new […] The post Firms champion Nigeria’s agricultural transformation at World Cassava Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG eyes $25bn revenue as GBB, REA partner to power schools, hospitals

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government, through the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has signed a partnership aimed at providing electricity and digital connectivity to public institutions across the country. The agreement, signed at the weekend in Abuja, targets hospitals, schools, universities, security outfits and other government establishments. The agencies […] The post FG eyes $25bn revenue as GBB, REA partner to power schools, hospitals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago No Talks Yet On 2027 Presidential Flagbearer In ADC Coalition – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has stated that the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has not yet deliberated on who will emerge as the coalition’s presidential flagbearer for the 2027 elections. Speaking during Sunday Politics on Channels Television on July 6, 2025, Obi dismissed assumptions about his role or […] The post No Talks Yet On 2027 Presidential Flagbearer In ADC Coalition – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Dominant Super Falcons Beat Tunisia To Kickstart WAFCON Campaign

Super Falcons of Nigeria have defeated Tunisia 3-0 in their opening match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide and substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo, secured the Nigeria’s women a first-ever win against Tunisia in their second meeting with the North African country […] The post Dominant Super Falcons Beat Tunisia To Kickstart WAFCON Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Ayo Olaiya Refutes Claims Of Using Mohbad’s Story For Film, Clarifies Viral Video

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Ayo Olaiya has dismissed claims suggesting he intended to turn the late singer Mohbad’s story into a movie and cast the singer’s father in the project. Speculation began after a video surfaced online showing Olaiya and some of his colleagues on a film set interacting with Mohbad’s father. The footage led […] The post Ayo Olaiya Refutes Claims Of Using Mohbad’s Story For Film, Clarifies Viral Video appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago We Made N700m In Three Weeks From Newly Renovated Tinubu ICC – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (ICC) generated N700 million within just three weeks of operation. Wike made the disclosure on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held at St. James’ Anglican Church in Asokoro, Abuja, to celebrate the successful completion of […] The post We Made N700m In Three Weeks From Newly Renovated Tinubu ICC – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Cruise To Winning Start, Thrash Tunisia 3

Nigeria’s national women’s football team, Super Falcons, kicked off their campaign for a historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title with resounding success, securing a commanding 3-0 victory against Tunisia in their Group B opener in Morocco on Sunday. The match, held at the state-of-the-art Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, showcased the Super Falcons’ […]

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8 h. ago Journalists should lead advocacy for Mass Communication policy amid AI revolution – Ukonu

• As Mgboji warns of risks of using free AI tools   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   At the State House Press Corps’ two-day workshop on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Utilisation for Effective Journalism,” Head of the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Michael Ukonu, made a compelling case for journalists to […] The post Journalists should lead advocacy for Mass Communication policy amid AI revolution – Ukonu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Police arrest 82 suspects, foil multiple kidnapping, robbery attempts in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it arrested 82 suspects and thwarted multiple kidnapping and robbery attempts between read more Police arrest 82 suspects, foil multiple kidnapping, robbery attempts in Abuja

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9 h. ago Wike urges Nigerians to pray for Tinubu’s success amid challenges, glorifies God for enabling FCT projects commissioning 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on all Nigerians to fervently pray for President Bola Tinubu’s success, acknowledging the difficult but necessary steps the president is taking to steer the nation toward recovery and progress.  Speaking during a heartfelt thanksgiving service at Saint James Anglican Church […] The post Wike urges Nigerians to pray for Tinubu’s success amid challenges, glorifies God for enabling FCT projects commissioning  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago 2027: Wike Cautions Nigerians Against Propaganda Of Opposition

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned Nigerians against falling for opposition propaganda ahead of the 2027 elections, while highlighting the transformative achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking during a thanksgiving service at Saint James Anglican Church in Asokoro, Abuja, the minister cautioned religious leaders against repeating what he called […]

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10 h. ago Pipeline security: PINL operations dwarfs saboteurs as NNPCL achieves 100% crude oil pipeline availability in June

For nearly half a century, Nigeria’s vast economic promise has been crippled by pipeline vandalism and oil theft. The country read more Pipeline security: PINL operations dwarfs saboteurs as NNPCL achieves 100% crude oil pipeline availability in June

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10 h. ago You Have My Full Authorisation To Crush Threats, Tinubu Tells Soldiers

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the security challenges threatening the nation’s peace and unity, including terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, noting that they were not mere security threats but existential ones. Consequently, the President has charged the Nigerian troops to rise to the occasion, assuring them of his absolute authorisation and the trust of […]

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11 h. ago Private medical practitioners back NMA’s proposed nationwide strike

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has announced its full support for the Nigerian Medical Association’s (NMA) decision to consider industrial action, including a potential nationwide strike, if the Federal Government fails to address critical labour issues in the healthcare sector. On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the NMA issued […] The post Private medical practitioners back NMA’s proposed nationwide strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

Tribune Online Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity. Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect

Tribune Online Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect The Ondo State Police Command has said significant security breakthroughs have been recorded in the state in the last two weeks, including the arrest of a notorious armed robbery syndicate, suspected cultists, and fraudsters. Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity without fear or hesitation. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration […] The post Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ADC: Zulum Dismisses Defection Rumour, Affirms Loyalty To APC

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has dismissed speculations in some sections of the online media, suggesting that he would lead five other governors to defect to the opposition coalition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Zulum, in a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, described the rumour as unfounded and baseless fabrication by unscrupulous […]

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13 h. ago NIPOST refutes report linking it to drug trafficking claims under Tinubu administration

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has denied allegations that Nigerian courier services have been transporting hard drugs since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office. In a statement issued over the weekend and signed by its spokesperson, Franklin Alao, the Service described the headline of the report titled “Nigerian courier services easily […] The post NIPOST refutes report linking it to drug trafficking claims under Tinubu administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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