2 h. ago SOS: Oyo athletes groan over paltry 30k monthly after years of promised salary increment

Oyo State athletes have sent a save-our-soul call to the executive governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde over what they described as having negatively affected their livelihood and performance, dashing their hope of living a better life. A statement issued and signed by the concerned athletes narrated how the government had promised the implementation of the minimum […] The post SOS: Oyo athletes groan over paltry 30k monthly after years of promised salary increment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Households dismiss NBS inflation cooling report, cite rising rent, food prices

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria’s official inflation cooling report for a fourth straight month is being dismissed by households who say they are yet to feel the impact as daily living costs, especially food and transportation, remain painfully high. This follows the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) weekend data which revealed that headline inflation eased to […] The post Households dismiss NBS inflation cooling report, cite rising rent, food prices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Kirikiri Customs hand over 2,858 cartons of expired contraband drugs to NDLEA

…rakes in N89.2bn in 6 months By Chinelo Obogo The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized and handed over cartons of expired drugs to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The  Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Eghosa Edeldouk said this during a press conference this week where she also […] The post Kirikiri Customs hand over 2,858 cartons of expired contraband drugs to NDLEA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Israelis Rally Nationwide Calling For End To Gaza War, Hostage Deal

The protests come more than a week after Israel's security cabinet approved plans to capture Gaza City, 22 months into a war that has created dire humanitarian conditions in the Palestinian territory. The post Israelis Rally Nationwide Calling For End To Gaza War, Hostage Deal appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago I Drank Garri For Seven Months Without Kwashiorkor After My Family Lost Everything – Kaffy

Nigerian award-winning dancer and choreographer, Kafayat Shafau, better known as Kaffy, has opened up about her childhood, recounting how her family moved from a life of luxury to a period of extreme hardship that shaped her resilience. Speaking during an appearance on the Honest Bunch Podcast, posted on Instagram on Saturday, Kaffy revealed that she […] The post I Drank Garri For Seven Months Without Kwashiorkor After My Family Lost Everything – Kaffy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago How we arrested man who faked his kidnapping to extort N500,000 from family — Ondo Police

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 29-year-old Bello Azeez for allegedly faking his kidnapping to extort money from his read more How we arrested man who faked his kidnapping to extort N500,000 from family — Ondo Police

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21 h. ago Katsina Govt Dismisses Report On Stipends To Christian Clerics

The Katsina State government has dismissed a report claiming that the state has approved monthly stipends for Christian clerics in a bid to promote peace. The report, which cited a release purportedly signed by the secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Katsina State chapter, Dr Musa Daniel Danladi, alleged that Governor Dikko Umaru […]

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23 h. ago How untapped resources push North East economy backward as governors are torn apart by politics

The North East region of Nigeria has largely remained economically dependent on the country’s monthly federal allocation despite the availability read more How untapped resources push North East economy backward as governors are torn apart by politics

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45 h. ago Inflation Eases Further To 21.88% As Policy Measures Begin To Take Hold

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed for the fourth consecutive month in July 2025, settling at 21.88 per cent compared to 22.22 per cent in June, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The 0.34 percentage point decline marks a modest relief for households and businesses, as both monetary and […]

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46 h. ago Insecurity: Fulani Cattle Breeders Worst Affected — Miyetti Allah

Nglzarma also said that over 40,000 cattle have so far been lost to cattle rustling. The post Insecurity: Fulani Cattle Breeders Worst Affected — Miyetti Allah appeared first on Channels Television.

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49 h. ago Ikpeba visits Peter Rufai’s family, rallies teammates for support

Former Super Eagles attacker Victor Ikpeba has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Peter Rufai. The Friday visit was emotional for the former Monaco attacker, who was out of town when his former teammate passed on. It was a heartwarming time for the mourning Rufai family, who had always known Ikpeba […] The post Ikpeba visits Peter Rufai’s family, rallies teammates for support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago I lost my dad at 8, wore my first sandals in secondary school – Prof Orajaka, ex VC, Anambra varsity

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chief Ifeanacho Paul Orajaka is a former Vice-chancellor, Anambra State University, Uli. He’s also a retired Professor of Geology at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In this interview, he narrates his journey to attaining the highest pedestals in academics and university administration. Going through your profile, can you take us back […] The post I lost my dad at 8, wore my first sandals in secondary school – Prof Orajaka, ex VC, Anambra varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago The unconventional path of Ozonna Soludo: A refreshing departure from the norm

Besides being my principal, Charles Soludo is my friend, and we share a common vision and aspiration for our dear state and Nigeria. Our world views are very similar, so I do not quiver about our friendship. In the course of life, I have come to know him and his family intimately, hence my liberty […] The post The unconventional path of Ozonna Soludo: A refreshing departure from the norm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Rescued Nigerian workers reveal ordeal of sexual abuse by Chinese employers in CAR

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Tears flowed and emotions ran high as 12 Nigerian men, recently rescued from the Central African Republic (CAR), recounted harrowing tales of sexual abuse and maltreatment suffered at the hands of their Chinese employers. The men, who had been stranded for months as employees of a Chinese mining company, described their […] The post Rescued Nigerian workers reveal ordeal of sexual abuse by Chinese employers in CAR appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Top Altcoins in August 2025: BlockDAG, TRX, Sui & HYPE Are Turning Strategy into Gains

August is proving to be a month where strategy is just as important as the asset’s fundamentals. The top altcoins read more Top Altcoins in August 2025: BlockDAG, TRX, Sui & HYPE Are Turning Strategy into Gains

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62 h. ago Nepali Hostage’s Family Visits Israel For First Time, Ache For His Return

Soon after Palestinian militants kidnapped Joshi from a farm in southern Israel during Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack, all traces of the agriculture student vanished. The post Nepali Hostage’s Family Visits Israel For First Time, Ache For His Return appeared first on Channels Television.

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67 h. ago NAICOM Sets July 2026 Deadline For New Insurance Capital Requirements

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has granted insurers and reinsurers a 12-month window to meet the new Minimum Capital Requirements (MCR) introduced under the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. According to a circular issued by the Commission, all operators must comply with the revised MCR and applicable Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework on or […]

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67 h. ago Recapitalisation: July 2026 deadline triggers insurance industry rat race

as component of capital remains unclear Insurance companies in Nigeria have been given twelve calendar months ending July 2026 to read more Recapitalisation: July 2026 deadline triggers insurance industry rat race

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68 h. ago APC has lost values you championed – Lauretta Onochie writes late Buhari

By Seyi Babalola Former Special Assistant on Digital and Social Media to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has written an emotional letter to her late former boss, expressing her displeasure with the All Progressives Congress (APC) since his departure from office. Onochie, who formerly served as Chairman of the Board of the Niger Delta Development […] The post APC has lost values you championed – Lauretta Onochie writes late Buhari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised the alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation said it has recorded over 1,500 suspected cases from mid-June to early August in three Ministry of Health […] The post Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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