2 h. ago Man flies 120 times without paying while posing as flight attendant

A 35-year-old American man has been found guilty of impersonating a flight attendant at least 120 times in order to avoid having to pay for plane tickets. Federal prosecutors accused Tirone Alexander of entering the secure area of an airport under false pretences and committing wire fraud at least 120 times between 2018 and 2024. […] The post Man flies 120 times without paying while posing as flight attendant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tanzania High Commissioner moves to boost trade with Nigeria

Selestine Gervas Kakele, the Tanzania High Commissioner to Nigeria has announced a plan to establish seamless flight between the two read more Tanzania High Commissioner moves to boost trade with Nigeria

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9 h. ago Gas Distributors Strengthen Value Chain As Federal Gov’t Decries 30% Market Utilisation

Gas distribution chain in Nigeria is broadening through an industry-wide synergy and cooperation to promote ongoing gas commercialisation initiatives of government. This is as federal government decried poor domestic gas utilisation. The sentiment was echoed by Mrs Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser on Energy to the President, who highlighted the critical gap in domestic gas […]

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15 h. ago Telegram Founder Pavel Durov To Share $17bn Wealth Among 106 Children

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has revealed plans to bequeath his estimated $17 billion fortune to his 106 biological children, but not until the year 2055. In an interview published on Thursday by French magazine Le Point, the 40-year-old tech mogul said he recently finalised his will, placing a 30-year delay on access to […]

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19 h. ago 2027: Poor Masses Will Determine APC’s Fate – Sen Baba Kaita

Former senator representing Daura Senatorial District in Katsina State, Ahmed Baba Kaita, has declared that the 2027 general elections will be a battle between impoverished citizens and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) which he accused of deepening hardship and failing to deliver real relief. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]

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22 h. ago Govs back FG’s efforts to ease food transport by stopping unauthorised levies, illegal checkpoints

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the 36 states of the federation under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have backed the Federal Government’s plans to dismantle unauthorised checkpoints and streamline levies driving food inflation through high transportation. “Illegal levies and poor road conditions are driving up food prices, impacting millions of Nigerians. […] The post Govs back FG’s efforts to ease food transport by stopping unauthorised levies, illegal checkpoints appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Food Inflation: Governors Move Against Illegal Checkpoints, Excessive Taxes

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has identified illegal checkpoints, multiple taxation, and poor infrastructure as major factors driving up the cost of food and livestock transportation across the country. This position was made known in a communiqué issued at the end of the Forum’s third meeting for 2025, held on Wednesday night and read by […]

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41 h. ago Governors back FG efforts to ease food transport by tackling unauthorised levies, eliminate illegal checkpoints

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the 36 states of the federation, under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have backed the federal government’s plans to dismantle unauthorised checkpoints and streamline levies driving food inflation through high transportation costs. “Illegal levies and poor road conditions are driving up food prices, impacting millions of […] The post Governors back FG efforts to ease food transport by tackling unauthorised levies, eliminate illegal checkpoints appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Uncovering the Truth: How heart diseases impact sexual function in men

Tribune Online Uncovering the Truth: How heart diseases impact sexual function in men Dr Oladimeji Adebayo, a consultant cardiologist at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, and research fellow at the Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, in this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, speaks to why poor libido in men with heart conditions shouldn’t be overlooked because it is more common than many people can […] Uncovering the Truth: How heart diseases impact sexual function in men Tribune Online

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58 h. ago Travellers flood Ebonyi airport as United Nigeria Airlines begins Lagos flights

Tribune Online Travellers flood Ebonyi airport as United Nigeria Airlines begins Lagos flights Hundreds of travellers thronged the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport in Onueke, Ebonyi State, as United Nigeria Airlines commenced commercial flight operations from Lagos. Travellers flood Ebonyi airport as United Nigeria Airlines begins Lagos flights Tribune Online

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66 h. ago Toll Fee: Petrol Scarcity Looms In S/West As Marketers Halt Distribution In Lagos

Petroleum scarcity may be brewing in the South Western region of the country as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South-West Zone is set to halt petroleum distribution over toll fees in the Lekki-Eve axis. To this end, residents and businesses around the Lekki-Epe axis may experience energy supply disruption following a directive […]

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67 h. ago Some lawyers chose to become facilitators in obstructing justice – ICPC boss

By John Ogunsemore The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu has expressed concern over growing ethical crisis in the legal profession. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria cited instances of professional misconduct, delay tactics in court processes, and the misuse of legal procedures to frustrate anti-corruption […] The post Some lawyers chose to become facilitators in obstructing justice – ICPC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago No Kwara Pilgrim Is Stranded In Saudi Arabia, Billed To Return June 21– KWSG

The Kwara State government has said that no pilgrim from the state is stranded in Saudi Arabia. In a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, the government rolled out the return flight schedule of Kwara pilgrims, which showed that the pilgrims from the state will start returning to Nigeria […]

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69 h. ago Enugu East APC leaders, stakeholders deliberate on Tinubu’s re

Tribune Online Enugu East APC leaders, stakeholders deliberate on Tinubu’s re-election ...critical re-examination of strategies with regards to the poor performances of APC in the 2023 general election in the state Enugu East APC leaders, stakeholders deliberate on Tinubu’s re-election Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Airlines face turbulence as plane leasing firms battle supply

Airplane scarcity in Nigeria may worsen as airlines struggle to access new aircraft from global leasing firms. Aircraft leasing companies read more Airlines face turbulence as plane leasing firms battle supply

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3 d. ago PHOTOS: China conducts escape flight test on new manned spacecraft

Tribune Online PHOTOS: China conducts escape flight test on new manned spacecraft the escape engines ignited, lifting the craft and escape tower PHOTOS: China conducts escape flight test on new manned spacecraft Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Air Peace agrees to honour FCCPC summon over flight refund complaints

Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, has agreed to appear before the country’s consumer protection agency after numerous passengers read more Air Peace agrees to honour FCCPC summon over flight refund complaints

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4 d. ago Technical issue forces Boeing 787 plane into London return mid

A British Airways flight from Heathrow to India had to turn around mid-air when it suffered a “technical issue”. The read more Technical issue forces Boeing 787 plane into London return mid-flight

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4 d. ago World Blood Donor Day: Poor donation fuelling deaths, others

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja On World Blood Donor Day 2025, Haima Health Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, highlighted that Nigeria requires approximately 1.7 million pints of blood annually but meets only 38 per cent of this demand, contributing to preventable deaths and health crises. The founder of Haima Health Initiative, Bukola Bolarinwa, in a statement released […] The post World Blood Donor Day: Poor donation fuelling deaths, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Benue: Air surveillance deployed by military, IGP takes over security

The Nigerian military deployed air surveillance over Makurdi, Benue State and its environs on Sunday in the wake of the killings in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. According to online reports, the surveillance aircraft has been hovering over the capital city and neighbouring local government areas, such as […] The post Benue: Air surveillance deployed by military, IGP takes over security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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