84 m. ago Cane or caution? Stakeholders, others differ on best form of discipline for kids

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey In a recent conversation involving educationists, religious leaders and parents, the question of whether corporal punishment should remain a tool for child discipline ignited a spirited and deeply divided debate. Mrs Oge Nwannukwu, proprietress of Miradix Nursery and Primary School, Ijesha, Lagos, and a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, […] The post Cane or caution? Stakeholders, others differ on best form of discipline for kids appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 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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8 h. ago Triumph over legal tyranny: Billionaire Benedict Peters’ £50m UK property battle ends in victory

After nearly a decade of legal siege, £50 million worth of prime London properties have been released from UK court read more Triumph over legal tyranny: Billionaire Benedict Peters’ £50m UK property battle ends in victory

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11 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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14 h. ago FULL EPL FIXTURES: Arsenal Face Revamped Man United, Liverpool Battle Bournemouth

United endured their worst season since being relegated in 1974 during Amorim's first year in charge. The post FULL EPL FIXTURES: Arsenal Face Revamped Man United, Liverpool Battle Bournemouth appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Parents Defending Pastor Arrested For Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP

The pastor identified as Ifediorah Joseph was arrested by the police for flogging children during a “spiritual cleansing” exercise. The post Parents Defending Pastor Arrested For Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 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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17 h. ago WAFU B Champions League: Bayelsa Queens To Battle Ghana’s Police Ladies In Group B

Bayelsa Queens will face Ghana’s Police Ladies, Togo’s ASKO, and Sam Nelly of Benin Republic in Group B of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League. The draw for the annual competition was conducted in Côte d’Ivoire yesterday. Bayelsa Queens will be making their second appearance in the competition, having won the title on their maiden […]

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18 h. ago Yahoo boy dies after drinking ‘Juju’, herbalist flees in Nasarawa

From Abel Leonard, Lafia A supposed money-making charm has turned fatal in Nasarawa State, leaving a suspected Internet fraudster dead, his accomplice battling for life, and the herbalist who prepared it now on the run. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed that the incident happened in the Mararaba area after the deceased, identified simply as […] The post Yahoo boy dies after drinking ‘Juju’, herbalist flees in Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 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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30 h. ago Fatoyinbo’s Comment On CAC Founder Babalola Misunderstood — CCYF

Following the uproar on alleged disparaging comment by the founding pastor of COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo, on the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, the Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) said it was pertinent to address the matter, saying Fatoyinbo was misunderstood. LEADERSHIP reports that Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth […]

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35 h. ago Wema, UPDC, C&I Leasing, Lasaco cause market’s highest daily dip in a month

Nigeria’s equities market recorded a decline by 0.34 percent on Thursday as investors sold stocks like Wema Bank, UPDC, C&I read more Wema, UPDC, C&I Leasing, Lasaco cause market’s highest daily dip in a month

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36 h. ago Liverpool Splash Out To Secure Status As Premier League’s Top Dogs

After years of battling against the financial power of Abu Dhabi-backed City, Liverpool are now flexing their muscles thanks to years of commercial growth and prudent ownership. The post Liverpool Splash Out To Secure Status As Premier League’s Top Dogs appeared first on Channels Television.

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37 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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37 h. ago Liverpool Man Accused Of Football Parade Crash Faces 24 New Charges

The 31 charges in total now filed involve 29 victims, aged between six months and 77, the court heard. The post Liverpool Man Accused Of Football Parade Crash Faces 24 New Charges appeared first on Channels Television.

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41 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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42 h. ago $980m Private Capital Mobilised, 350 CNG Conversion Centres Built In 18 Months — FG

The number of vehicles converted so far has risen from about 4,000 to 100,000. The post $980m Private Capital Mobilised, 350 CNG Conversion Centres Built In 18 Months — FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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43 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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45 h. ago Fuel consumption dipped by 18% to 1.44bn litres in June – NMDPRA

Nigeria’s fuel consumption recorded a sharp decline in June, with total evacuation dropping to 1.44 billion litres, an 18.54 per cent fall compared to the previous month, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). In a statement on Wednesday, George Ene-Ita, NMDPRA’s Director of Public Affairs, said the daily average fuel […] The post Fuel consumption dipped by 18% to 1.44bn litres in June – NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago The Companion urges attitudinal change, youth entrepreneurship

The Companion has called on Nigerians to embrace a positive shift in mindset to tackle the socio-economic challenges confronting the nation. In a statement at the end of its two-day Elective Conference of 2025, the association of Muslim men in business and the professions called on all Nigerian youths to get engaged with current socio-economic […] The post The Companion urges attitudinal change, youth entrepreneurship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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