7 h. ago Yelewata massacre: Displaced persons protest calls to return home, demand security guarantees

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, currently taking refuge at a temporary camp in Makurdi International Market, have rejected calls by their traditional rulers to return home. The IDPs, who staged a peaceful protest at the camp gate last weekend, […] The post Yelewata massacre: Displaced persons protest calls to return home, demand security guarantees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Stakeholders mobilise $5bn to boost cooperative financing nationwide

Tribune Online Stakeholders mobilise $5bn to boost cooperative financing nationwide Stakeholders including MAIS Limited, with other key industry stakeholders, have launched the $5 billion AssuredInvest Cooperative Trust Fund, introducing an... Stakeholders mobilise $5bn to boost cooperative financing nationwide Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Makinde mourns late Olubadan, promises state support, befitting burial

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, assuring the royal family of the state government’s full support and commitment to a befitting burial for the revered monarch. The governor received a formal condolence visit on […] The post Makinde mourns late Olubadan, promises state support, befitting burial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ondo governor says change in NDDC ways is real milestone of Commission at 25

… Calls for partnership with states to execute projects What Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State sees as milestone in read more Ondo governor says change in NDDC ways is real milestone of Commission at 25

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8 h. ago Oyo govt will give Oba Olakulehin befitting burial — Makinde

Tribune Online Oyo govt will give Oba Olakulehin befitting burial — Makinde He said the state would stand by the family during this period and ensure the late Olubadan receives a befitting burial. Oyo govt will give Oba Olakulehin befitting burial — Makinde Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Aiyedatiwa hails NDDC for bridging development gaps in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Aiyedatiwa hails NDDC for bridging development gaps in Niger Delta Ondo Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday, hailed the management and Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), for... Aiyedatiwa hails NDDC for bridging development gaps in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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11 h. ago CSR Initiative: Vitafoam upgrades Unilag’s academic infrastructure

The University of Lagos (Unilag) received a significant boost to its academic infrastructure with the refurbishing of its research laboratory read more CSR Initiative: Vitafoam upgrades Unilag’s academic infrastructure

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12 h. ago Gov Aiyedatiwa To Receive IAWPA’s Mayor Of Peace Award On Int’l Cooperative Day

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) through its International Spokesman, Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke, has said that it was delighted to announce that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State will be honoured with the prestigious Mayor of Peace Award as part of the United Nations International Cooperative Day celebrations. The International Cooperative Day, celebrated […]

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13 h. ago 9 States Receive N670.55bn 13% Oil Derivation Funds in 5 Months

The nine Nigerian oil-producing states received a total of N670.55 billion as their 13 per cent oil derivation funds from the Federation Account in the first five months of 2025, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year. This amount represents a 17.97 per cent rise (N102.13 billion) over the N568.43 billion disbursed in […]

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20 h. ago 7:7 cultism day: Police arrest 52, read riot act to hoteliers

By Christopher Oji The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 52 suspected Cultists during  joint raids of their  hideouts in the state . The arrests were made while the suspects were in preparation to unleash mayhem on innocent people during the 7:7 Cultism Day in the state . The police have therefore , warned hoteliers  […] The post 7:7 cultism day: Police arrest 52, read riot act to hoteliers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 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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20 h. ago Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention

The Association of Former Employees of NICON Insurance (AFENI) Pensioners has expressed grave concerns over the systematic exclusion of its members from the revised implementation of the Consequential Pension Adjustment (CPA), the N32,000 wage award approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other statutory pension entitlements. In a statement jointly signed by the Communications Officer, […] The post Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Afrobeats Could’ve Grown Bigger If Wizkid, Davido Had Teamed Up — Asa Asika

Asa Asika, manager to award-winning Afrobeats artist Davido, has offered his thoughts on what a joint project between Davido and Wizkid could mean for the genre. In a recent chat on the Afropolitan podcast, Asika reflected on the influence both artists have had individually and suggested that a collaboration between them could have propelled Afrobeats […] The post Afrobeats Could’ve Grown Bigger If Wizkid, Davido Had Teamed Up — Asa Asika appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Ogun Police Vows To Arrest Cultists Who Celebrate ‘777’ Anniversary On Monday

Ogun State Police Command has vowed to arrest anyone planning illegal gatherings or processions that are organised in connection with 777 cult anniversary celebration across the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the 777 date, which falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of every year has been linked to violent conflicts in some […] The post Ogun Police Vows To Arrest Cultists Who Celebrate ‘777’ Anniversary On Monday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago NADCEL 2025: COAS should be commended for reinvigorating Army— Olowu of Kuta  

Tribune Online NADCEL 2025: COAS should be commended for reinvigorating Army— Olowu of Kuta   As the Nigerian Army rounds up its annual Nigerian Army Day Celebrations in Kaduna, Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr. Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, CON, Tegbosun iii, said the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, should be commended for reinvigorating the army. Olowu, in a statement issued by his media office in […] NADCEL 2025: COAS should be commended for reinvigorating Army— Olowu of Kuta   Tribune Online

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26 h. ago NAOWA 81 Division distributes relief Materials to widows of slain soldiers in Lagos, Ogun

BY PHILIP NWOSU As part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 81 Division Chapter, has extended humanitarian support to widows of fallen soldiers and orphanages across Lagos and Ogun States. In a statement the spokesperson of the Division, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, said the […] The post NAOWA 81 Division distributes relief Materials to widows of slain soldiers in Lagos, Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 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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27 h. ago FG approves tax incentives for research, development of local raw materials

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has received approval to implement guidelines for tax incentives targeted at fostering read more FG approves tax incentives for research, development of local raw materials

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27 h. ago Members will receive a ‘handshake’ as Abass woos lamakers to partake in NASS’ open week

During the first plenary session last week, Tajudeen Abass, speaker of the House of Representatives, made an important announcement to read more Members will receive a ‘handshake’ as Abass woos lamakers to partake in NASS’ open week

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28 h. ago Natasha: Senate yet to receive CTC of judgment — Senator Adaramodu

Tribune Online Natasha: Senate yet to receive CTC of judgment — Senator Adaramodu “Members can be sanctioned but it must not be excessive to the extent that it deprives the people she is representing.” Natasha: Senate yet to receive CTC of judgment — Senator Adaramodu Tribune Online

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