6 h. ago Women, northern inclusion key to closing financial inclusion gap

Olu Akanmu, executive in Residence at the Lagos Business School Tech Leap Initiative, has stated that addressing the barriers hindering read more Women, northern inclusion key to closing financial inclusion gap

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33 h. ago Indecent Dressing: Delta Govt Warns Law Enforcement Agencies Over Threat, Harassment

The Delta State government has warned law enforcement agencies over its threat against indecent dressing in the state, especially harassment of citizens. It warned that no security operative has the power to punish an individual without due process of law. Delta State Ministry of Justice (MOJ), while expressing concerns raised by public members on the […]

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34 h. ago Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies in car crash two weeks after wedding

Liverpool and Portugal striker Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car crash in northern Spain at the age of read more Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies in car crash two weeks after wedding

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37 h. ago Nigerian Graduate Student Launches Global Podcast On Leadership, Education, Civic Responsibility

A Nigerian graduate student at Northern Illinois University (NIU), Isaiah Chukwudi Samuel, is gaining recognition for launching a thought-provoking podcast that unites global voices around key conversations on leadership, education, and civic engagement. Samuel, who is currently pursuing a dual master’s degree in Political Science and Management Information Systems at NIU, created The Lumina to […]

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48 h. ago FG worries over 75% desertification threat in northern states

Tribune Online FG worries over 75% desertification threat in northern states Over 360,000 hectares have experienced declining productivity, with many more showing early signs of deterioration. FG worries over 75% desertification threat in northern states Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Insecurity: Niger Emirate convenes security summit to address security challenges 

From John Adams, Minna   Worried by the recent escalation in bandits attacks on some communities across Kontagora Emirate Council in Niger state, critical stakeholders from the Emirate Council have agreed to convene an emergency security summit with a view to come up with a workable solution towards addressing the growing level security challenge in […] The post Insecurity: Niger Emirate convenes security summit to address security challenges  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Thunderstorms, rains expected across northern, central, southern Nigeria — NiMet

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across the country for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, read more Thunderstorms, rains expected across northern, central, southern Nigeria — NiMet

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60 h. ago Northern LP stakeholders condemn Sowore’s attacks on Bauchi gov

Tribune Online Northern LP stakeholders condemn Sowore’s attacks on Bauchi gov "Let it be known that, his latest campaign of insults is not just an attack on Governor Bala Mohammed alone, but..." Northern LP stakeholders condemn Sowore’s attacks on Bauchi gov Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Stakeholders slam regulatory overlap as wrecks litter Nigeria’s waterways

By Steve Agbota                                    styvenchy@yahoo.com    Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry have raised the alarm over the persistent presence of wrecks and derelicts littering key waterways, calling it a major threat to safety and navigability. They expressed concern over […] The post Stakeholders slam regulatory overlap as wrecks litter Nigeria’s waterways appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago “Opposition Coalition No Threat To APC” – Acting Chairman Dalori

Ali Bukar Dalori, the acting national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared that the recent efforts by opposition parties to form a coalition pose no threat to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dalori made the assertion during an interview with BBC Hausa shortly after officially assuming office on […] The post “Opposition Coalition No Threat To APC” – Acting Chairman Dalori appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Akume’s Rumoured Resignation Plot To Incite Religious Tension, Says Northern CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has raised the alarm over a recent rumour claiming that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, had resigned, describing it as a deliberate attempt to trigger religious tension in the country. Chairman […]

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3 d. ago I’m Willing To Spend One Term In Office If Elected President In 2027 – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said that he would serve only one term if elected as president in 2027. Obi reaffirmed his commitment to the zoning arrangement that rotates power between Nigeria’s northern and southern regions. The LP’s chieftain also pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s political system by ensuring vibrant opposition and […] The post I’m Willing To Spend One Term In Office If Elected President In 2027 – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Akume’s rumoured replacement, plot to incite religious unrest – Northern CAN

Tribune Online Akume’s rumoured replacement, plot to incite religious unrest – Northern CAN “The intention behind this propaganda is clear. Some people are not comfortable with peaceful coexistence and are determined to exploit religion and ethnicity for political gains. That must not be allowed to succeed,” he said. Akume’s rumoured replacement, plot to incite religious unrest – Northern CAN Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for ransomware threats –INTERPOL

Nigeria recorded 3,459 ransomware threat detections in 2024, placing it third on the continent behind Egypt and South Africa, according to INTERPOL’s newly released 2025 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report. The findings highlight the growing scale and sophistication of cybercrime in Africa as the continent’s digital footprint expands rapidly. The report, based on data from INTERPOL’s […] The post Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for ransomware threats –INTERPOL appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago LUPAN to NMDPRA: Proposed import permit for lubricants’ll cripple domestic industry

By Moses Akaigwe   Lubricant producers in Nigeria have strongly opposed  the plan by the Federal Government to commence the issuance of licences for the importation of lubricants into the country. The lube-makers, under the aegis of Lubricant Producers Association of Nigeria (LUPAN), are also worried that the proposed import permit policy  is capable of […] The post LUPAN to NMDPRA: Proposed import permit for lubricants’ll cripple domestic industry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “Yar’Adua Wrote Handover Note, His Aide Refused To Submit It To NASS, Northern Muslims Didn’t Want Me As President” – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that powerful northern Muslim blocs opposed his assumption of office following the death of ex-President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua in 2010. Jonathan made this known during an interview with the Rainbow Book Club, where he reflected on his political journey as documented in his memoir, My Transition Hours. Yar’Adua, a […] The post “Yar’Adua Wrote Handover Note, His Aide Refused To Submit It To NASS, Northern Muslims Didn’t Want Me As President” – Jonathan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “Stop Distracting Tinubu, Shettima, Let Them Face Their Jobs” – Arewa Group Warns Politicians

Northern group, identified as Arewa 19 Pyramid for Grassroots Development, has cautioned political stakeholders to stay away controversial topics that can distract President Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Kashim Shettima. The group noted that distractions from different politicians can affect governance. The group’s leader, Ahmed Abdulraheem, led this out during a news conference in Gombe […] The post “Stop Distracting Tinubu, Shettima, Let Them Face Their Jobs” – Arewa Group Warns Politicians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Why I’m not worried – Speed Darlington on being declared wanted by NAPTIP

Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has stated that being declared by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) doesn’t make him worried. Darlington was declared wanted by the federal agency over allegations of rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. “Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, is wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, […] The post Why I’m not worried – Speed Darlington on being declared wanted by NAPTIP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Northern Elders Forum condemns massacre of soldiers in Niger

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed outrage over the brutal killing of more than 20 Nigerian soldiers in a terrorist ambush near Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, describing the attack as further evidence of a total collapse of security in Northern Nigeria. The incident, which occurred on […] The post Northern Elders Forum condemns massacre of soldiers in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Kakuri slaughterhouses: Butchers give exciting tales of providing meat for families in Kaduna

• Appeal to Governor Sani for borehole, overhead tank From Sola Ojo, Abuja After Lagos and Kano states, Kaduna is the third most populous state in Nigeria. Apart from being the political hatchery of Northern Nigeria, the state also contributes significantly to the national economy. This year, its internally generated revenue currently stands at N120 […] The post Kakuri slaughterhouses: Butchers give exciting tales of providing meat for families in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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