4 h. ago Yelewata killing: Community appeals for security post, support for displaced members

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government (LG), Benue State have appealed to the State Government to utilize the funds donated by governments and organisations after their community was attacked to support them to get back to their normal lives. The Community made this appeal, yesterday during a press conference […] The post Yelewata killing: Community appeals for security post, support for displaced members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ikono Council opens free registration support centres for civil service recruitment

Ikono Local Government Council in Akwa Ibom State has launched a network of Free Registration Support Centres to assist residents in participating in the ongoing Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Recruitment exercise. The initiative, approved by the Executive Chairman, Oto-Obong Okon Essien, COP, is aimed at ensuring that no qualified indigenous person is left out […] The post Ikono Council opens free registration support centres for civil service recruitment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Plateau Trains Stakeholders In Alternative Conflict Resolution

Plateau State MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and the Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), with support from the Government of Sweden through the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has held a two-day capacity-building workshop on Collaborative and Alternative Dispute Resolution (CDR/ADR). LEADERSHIP Friday reports that the  programme was held under the project “Improving Access to Women’s Housing, Land and […]

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7 h. ago Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised the alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation said it has recorded over 1,500 suspected cases from mid-June to early August in three Ministry of Health […] The post Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has rejected the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) programme, describing it as a distraction and a scheme that could perpetually enslave workers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, said members of the association do not require loans […] The post Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago After Accident, Gov Radda Embarks On Medical Leave, Transmits Power To Deputy

Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda will begin a three-week medical leave on Monday, August 18, 2025, following an accident that required medical attention. In a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Bala Salisu Zango, yesterday, the governor thanked the people of Katsina for their prayers, support and understanding during this period. “Taking […]

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17 h. ago ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government, on Thursday, launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to offer loan opportunities to staff of government-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Surprisingly, some university-based unions, particularly the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), whose members are […] The post ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Benue killings: Yelewata community appeals for security post, housing, cash support for displaced members 

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi    Members of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State have appealed to the State Government to utilise the funds donated by governments and organisations after their community was attacked to support them to return to their normal lives. The Community made this appeal on Thursday during […] The post Benue killings: Yelewata community appeals for security post, housing, cash support for displaced members  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Lokpobiri pledges continued support for energy investments in Nigeria

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to sustaining policies and incentives that will ensure Nigeria remains an attractive destination for energy investments. This assurance was given by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D., during an inspection of the NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) Joint Venture EGTL facility in Escravos, […] The post Lokpobiri pledges continued support for energy investments in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Gov Nwifuru Pays N101.8m To Support Victims Of Herdsmen Attack

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has compensated members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and victims of Nkalaha Community in Ishielu local government area over the loss of lives as well as the destruction of properties and about 140 cows during the February 2nd, 2025 attack in the community. Governor Nwifuru, […]

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22 h. ago Blue economy offers unique pathway for Nigeria’s economic diversification – Dosunmu

Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Ade Dosunmu, has restated the urgent need for read more Blue economy offers unique pathway for Nigeria’s economic diversification – Dosunmu

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24 h. ago Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation reported over 1,500 suspected cholera cases from mid-June to early August 2025 in three Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities […] The post Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Osun 2026: INEC seeks media support in campaign against vote buying

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the support of the media in the campaign against vote buying to ensure the success of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, who gave the assurance at the state office of the commission during the […] The post Osun 2026: INEC seeks media support in campaign against vote buying appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG

From Idu Jude, Abuja As the world prepares for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Nigeria and other African nations have been advised to abandon the habit of soliciting climate aid and instead position themselves as prime destinations for green economy investment. Professor George Nwangwu, Director-General of the Global Centre […] The post COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara

The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the death of a man who helped a kidnap suspect to escape arrest. The Police Commissioner in Kwara, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to newsmen, yesterday in Ilorin. Ojo further disclosed that a vigilante member, who sustained injuries from the incident was receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. […] The post Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Stakeholders urge urgent action against antimicrobial resistance in Africa

Tribune Online Stakeholders urge urgent action against antimicrobial resistance in Africa STAKEHOLDERS said there is a silent epidemic of antimicrobial resistance and urged immediate, coordinated action to prevent a major public health disaster. They said the growing global concern of antimicrobial resistance contributes to about 24 deaths per 1,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa, and the situation is being made worse in the continent by how easily […] Stakeholders urge urgent action against antimicrobial resistance in Africa Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Oba gives support for construction of green line rail project

By Fidelis Ugbomeh Concerned about the plans to construct the Marina to Lekki railway line and its effects on people whose properties will be demolished to pave right-of-way, Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Elegusi has enjoined Lagos state government to ensure adequate compensation is paid to them. The project referred to as “Green Line” is a  68-kilometer […] The post Oba gives support for construction of green line rail project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Commissioner for Health, Cross River State, Dr. Henry Ayuk, has reiterated the state’s commitment to improving maternal and child health by encouraging exclusive breastfeeding and building community support systems for nursing mothers. Speaking during the official flag-off of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week at the General Hospital, Calabar, the commissioner urged […] The post Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Protect children from diphtheria with exclusive breastfeeding – UNICEF urges mothers

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding of their children to prevent the spread of diphtheria. UNICEF facilitator, Mrs. Chineze George-Ileka, said this during a sensitisation at the Christian Women’s August Meeting on Wednesday in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra. George-Ileka said exclusive breastfeeding strengthens a baby’s […] The post Protect children from diphtheria with exclusive breastfeeding – UNICEF urges mothers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Fraud Alert! Know more about Card cloning — and what can prevent it

Tribune Online Fraud Alert! Know more about Card cloning — and what can prevent it Card cloning is a fraudulent practice whereby information on a transactional card is illegally duplicated. In other words, it is a process that fraudsters use to copy information on a transaction card without stealing the physical card.  Afterwards, the information obtained from this card is copied into a new one. Through this, criminals are able […] Fraud Alert! Know more about Card cloning — and what can prevent it Tribune Online

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