17 m. ago FBN vs GHL: Appeal Court orders sale of crude oil onboard Tamara Tokoni

The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has appointed the Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal, in liaison with the Admiralty Marshal to take charge, possession and to secure any cargo of crude oil on board FPSO Tamara Tokoni against expropriation, waste, dissipation and or fraudulent disposition by any of the parties (FBN & GHL) […] The post FBN vs GHL: Appeal Court orders sale of crude oil onboard Tamara Tokoni appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 m. ago Institute Urges Nigerians To Harness Cultural Diversity For Development

National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) has called on Nigerians to harness their rich cultural diversity for national development. The call was made in Abuja yesterday by the executive secretary/CEO of NICO, Otunba Abiodun Ajiboye, during a one-day seminar with the theme, “Ethics, Values and Management of Cultural Diversity in Nigeria”. Ajiboye stressed the importance […]

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21 m. ago NPA consolidates automation drive, deploys electronic barrier system across LPC terminals

By Steve Agbota As part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve traffic management within the Lagos Port Complex (LPC), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), under the leadership of its Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has successfully implemented the installation of electronic barrier systems at all terminal access points within the Port. A […] The post NPA consolidates automation drive, deploys electronic barrier system across LPC terminals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 m. ago Nigeria Firm, UNICEF Drive Digital Literacy, School Connectivity In Nasarawa

Communications infrastructure outfit, IHS Nigeria Limited, an arm of IHS Towers Group, has launched a digital literacy and school connectivity programme in Nasarawa State. In partnership with the Nasarawa State government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The programme targets 100 teachers and provides 50 secondary schools with internet-enabled routers. The initiative, implemented by […]

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28 m. ago Nigeria, ILO, ECOWAS Launch Regional Social Protection Framework

The federal government, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have launched a regional social protection framework and operational plan designed to strengthen systems that safeguard the poor, displaced, and vulnerable across West Africa. The framework, first endorsed by ECOWAS ministers in November 2023, will run until 2028 […]

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31 m. ago Land scandal: Archbishop Ibezim secures court injunction against EFFC arrest

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of the Diocese of Awka, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Alex Ibezim has secured an interim court injunction stopping Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting him. The Bishop had been accused of illegal sale of landed property belonging […] The post Land scandal: Archbishop Ibezim secures court injunction against EFFC arrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 m. ago ICPC recovered N7.2b, N43.3m in N’West, N’East since 2023 –Aliyu

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Adamu Aliyu, yesterday in Kano,  Kano State declared that the Commission recovered a total of N7.269 billion and N43.335 million in the North – West and North-  Eastern region from 2023 to date. The ICPC boss ,who disclosed this […] The post ICPC recovered N7.2b, N43.3m in N’West, N’East since 2023 –Aliyu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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78 m. ago Anikeade Funke Treasure: Global beacon of transformative change

•Clinches America’s Voice of Dignity Award For her bold leadership in media and unwavering commitment to empowering women, especially through her menstrual health advocacy, frontline journalist, media entrepreneur and author, Anikeade Funke Treasure Akintoye, has now become a global beacon of transformative change. This enviable ranking is coming from far away United States of America […] The post Anikeade Funke Treasure: Global beacon of transformative change appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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85 m. ago Ghanaian music star, Wiyaala, sets Europe agog with The Yaga Yagas

Ghanaian music star, Wiyaala, aka Lioness of Africa, has embarked on a tour of Europe, alongside her powerhouse band, The Yaga Yagas. Raised in Funsi, in Ghana’s Upper West Region, Wiyaala fuses Afro-pop, rock and West African folk, singing in Sissala, Waala and English. Her shows are more than concerts – they’re experiences. As she […] The post Ghanaian music star, Wiyaala, sets Europe agog with The Yaga Yagas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Over 70 fighters arrive Teslim Balogun Stadium for premier amateur MMA tourney

By Joe Apu Over 70 amateur fighters on Thursday arrived the Teslim Balogun Stadium for the inaugural amateur MMA tournament organized by the African Fighting Championship in Lagos. The week-long amateur MMA tournament, which started with a high-profile press conference on Wednesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium where the introduction of key partners, dignitaries, and […] The post Over 70 fighters arrive Teslim Balogun Stadium for premier amateur MMA tourney appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Cultural buoyancy: Isu Ava/Iri ji ovuu: Celebration of heritage, friendship, tourism in Uburu, Ebonyi community

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki It was a day of culture, celebration of heritage and friendship in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. That day,  all roads led to the expansive Aja-Amaeze premises, where Uburu people usually met to celebrate or deliberate on important issues. The atmosphere on August 27, 2025, in Uburu was […] The post Cultural buoyancy: Isu Ava/Iri ji ovuu: Celebration of heritage, friendship, tourism in Uburu, Ebonyi community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Troops intercept 23 million terrorist ransom, rescue victims

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism and banditry in Zamfara and Sokoto States, intercepting ransom payments running into millions, recovering rustled livestock, rescuing kidnapped victims, and neutralising terrorists in a string of operations. According to a statement signed by Captain David […] The post Troops intercept 23 million terrorist ransom, rescue victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Police Gun Down Leader Of Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Gang In Abuja

Operatives of the FCT Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have killed an armed robbery gang leader, Umar Manu, a.k.a ‘Small’, after attacking the gang’s hideout. The gang was crossing from the Nasarawa forests into the FCT through Karshi forests to launch attacks in FCT and returne to their hideout. FCT Police Spokesperson, SP […]

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4 h. ago Girl, 18, narrates how she declined to engage in prostitution after being trafficked to Mali

From Tony Osauzo, Benin An 18-year-old girl, Faith Joseph, has narrated how she refused to engage in prostitution in Mali after being deceived with promises of a salesgirl job in Lagos State, only to be trafficked to the Sahel country. She spoke to journalists at the premises of the Edo State Migration Agency in Benin […] The post Girl, 18, narrates how she declined to engage in prostitution after being trafficked to Mali appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NITDA opens review of digital infrastructure, data exchange standards

By Chinenye Anuforo The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced a public review of two key policy frameworks designed to advance Nigeria’s digital economy: the Draft Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Live Events and the Draft Technical Standard for the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX). The review session will be held on Thursday, September 18, […] The post NITDA opens review of digital infrastructure, data exchange standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Why we made late payments for 2025 hajj services — NAHCON boss

Tribune Online Why we made late payments for 2025 hajj services — NAHCON boss The Chairman/CEO, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, on Thursday, explained that Why we made late payments for 2025 hajj services — NAHCON boss Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Kyari arrest: CNPP, CSOs commend EFCC, demand further investigation

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), in collaboration with the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the arrest of the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. The group, in a joint […] The post Kyari arrest: CNPP, CSOs commend EFCC, demand further investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Police, NDLEA pledge stronger collaboration to tackle drug abuse

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have resolved to deepen their collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking, substance abuse, and related crimes in the state. This followed a courtesy visit by the newly posted NDLEA State Commander, Commander of Narcotics Mustapha Muhammad Gidado […] The post Police, NDLEA pledge stronger collaboration to tackle drug abuse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Abuse of national symbols won’t be tolerated henceforth – NOA

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has warned that abuse of national symbols in the country will no longer be tolerated. John Asanye, the Cross River Director of the agency, disclosed this during the launch of the National Sensitisation Campaign in the state. “Respect for our national symbols is a must. In […] The post Abuse of national symbols won’t be tolerated henceforth – NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Benue: Otukpo LG legislative council petitions state Assembly as chairman suspends legislative business

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The legislative council, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA), of Benue State has petitioned the 10th State Assembly, accusing the council Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri, of suspending legislative business on what it described as ‘frivolities’. Leader of the legislative council, Philip Anya, in a petition signed by the Secretary to the LG, Simon […] The post Benue: Otukpo LG legislative council petitions state Assembly as chairman suspends legislative business appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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