24 m. ago Ogun: Women affairs commissioner raises alarm over rising cases of child abuse

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Mrs. Motunrayo Adeleye, has expressed concerns over the rising cases of child abuse in the state. Adeleye, while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, shortly after the Children Parliament Session held at the floor of the state […] The post Ogun: Women affairs commissioner raises alarm over rising cases of child abuse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 m. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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2 h. ago Bauchi Assembly To Hold Public Hearing On Creation Of Devt Areas

Bauchi State House of Assembly plans to conduct a public hearing on the restoration and creation of additional local government areas in the state. The House majority leader, Hon. Sale Hodi Jibir, disclosed this to journalists in Bauchi yesterday on the outcome of the inaugural meeting of the special committee set up for the exercise. […]

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11 h. ago Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Benue State Ministry of Education, has engaged school principals in Benue State to adopt strategic approaches to curb the high rate of human trafficking in the state. […] The post Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NCC eyes deeper broadband, inclusion push as Olorunnimbe takes board chair

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set its sights on accelerating broadband expansion and deepening digital inclusion nationwide following the read more NCC eyes deeper broadband, inclusion push as Olorunnimbe takes board chair

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13 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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14 h. ago Police Arrest Rivers Pastor Over Disturbing Child ‘Cleansing’ Ritual, Parents Back Cleric

One of the parents told journalists that the children were undergoing a harmless spiritual exercise. The post Police Arrest Rivers Pastor Over Disturbing Child ‘Cleansing’ Ritual, Parents Back Cleric appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago PenCom moves to raise police pensions to 20%, introduce health insurance for retirees

targets 75% final salary as pension for police The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced new reforms aimed at improving read more PenCom moves to raise police pensions to 20%, introduce health insurance for retirees

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15 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Member Of Car Theft Syndicate In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered a stolen vehicle on Wednesday. Police had few days ago arrested three suspects from the gang over links to cases of stolen vehicles, and they were being interrogated at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo, the […]

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16 h. ago WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade

Captain of Nigeria’s women’s national football team, Rasheedat Ajibade, has disclosed that the Super Falcons are yet to receive the $100,000 cash gift promised to them by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had announced the monetary reward during a reception to honour the team for winning this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. […] The post WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest ‘Pastor’ Caught Flogging Unclad Children In Viral Video

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 41-year-old Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph caught on video for allegedly ‘dehumanisation and abuse’ of children during a controversial church programme in Port Harcourt. LEADERSHIP reports that the disturbing video has been circulating on social media showing at least 20 children, many unclad, kneeling, and holding palm leaves while […]

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19 h. ago Police Arrest Church Leaders Over ‘Child Flogging Video’ In Rivers

In a viral footage, a cleric whips each child multiple times before handing them over to a church member during the "spiritual cleansing". The post Police Arrest Church Leaders Over ‘Child Flogging Video’ In Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Scheme

The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board of […]

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19 h. ago We haven’t received Tinubu’s $100,000 gift – Super Falcons captain Ajibade

By Seyi Babalola Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the team has yet to receive the promised $100,000 reward, as well as other commitments made by the Federal Government, following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Ajibade expressed disappointment over […] The post We haven’t received Tinubu’s $100,000 gift – Super Falcons captain Ajibade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Bitcoin increases to $124,000, sets new record on US policy shift

Tribune Online Bitcoin increases to $124,000, sets new record on US policy shift Bitcoin hit a fresh record high during early Asian trading on Thursday, climbing above $124,000 on the back of Bitcoin increases to $124,000, sets new record on US policy shift Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Ogun: Commissioner raises alarm over rising child abuse cases

Reiterates government’s zero tolerance for child labour From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Mrs Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, has expressed concern over the rising cases of child abuse in the state. Adeleye, who made this known while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, shortly […] The post Ogun: Commissioner raises alarm over rising child abuse cases appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Sokoto GBV team presses police, NAPTIP over child abuse case

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Chapter of the Gender-Based Violence/Child Protection Response Team (SGBV/RT) has urged the Nigeria Police and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to end what it described as a “hide-and-seek game” and immediately prosecute Fausiyya Rabo over the alleged trafficking, abuse, and torture of […] The post Sokoto GBV team presses police, NAPTIP over child abuse case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Enugu police foil trafficking to Ghana, rescue two teenage girls

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Raymond Sunday Wonna, for alleged transnational human trafficking and rescued two teenage girls who were reportedly being taken to Ghana under false pretences. Police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Thursday, August 14, 2025, that the victims, 18-year-old Miracle […] The post Enugu police foil trafficking to Ghana, rescue two teenage girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago 150 Kano women acquire skills in software devt, cybersecurity, data science

    No fewer than 150 women in Kano State have completed a four-month training in digital skills, organised by a nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSfaI), under the second cohort of its SafeHer programme. At the graduation ceremony for the women held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Kano, WDSfaI’s Programme […] The post 150 Kano women acquire skills in software devt, cybersecurity, data science appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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