71 m. ago Herdsmen kill vigilante in deadly clash in Imo, another abducted, wounded

Indigenes seek refuge in neighbouring communities From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri There was palpable tension in Amakohia-Ubi community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on Wednesday evening as herdsmen and local security operatives clashed. The deadly clash led to the death of one vigilante, Monday Nwaozuzu, popularly known as Ojo Ola, another wounded, […] The post Herdsmen kill vigilante in deadly clash in Imo, another abducted, wounded appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago Fresh Wave Of Investments, Infrastructure Upgrades Trigger Telecoms Growth

The chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr Gbenga Adebayo, has stated that Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is regaining momentum with a fresh wave of investments and infrastructure upgrades. Speaking at the unveiling of Nigeria’s first Digital Museum over the weekend, Engr. Adebayo applauded the initiative led by IHS Towers and […]

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3 h. ago Ebonyi Police Arrest 131 Suspects, Rescue Two Kidnap Victims

  Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have arrested 131 suspects for various crimes and rescued two kidnap victims. The State Police Commissioner, Mrs. Adaku Uche-Anya, announced this on Wednesday. Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, the state capital, Uche-Anya said the suspects consist of 120 males and 11 females, apprehended for offenses including armed robbery, […] The post Ebonyi Police Arrest 131 Suspects, Rescue Two Kidnap Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NEDC Donates Relief Items To PWDs Affected By Flood In Borno

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has provided food and non-food items to 706 households, comprising persons living with disabilities (PWDs) who were affected by the recent flash flood in various communities of Maiduguri, in Borno State. The palliatives comprised 25kg bags of rice, cartons of spaghetti, 10kg bags of sugar, cartons of Indomie noodles, […]

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5 h. ago Bauchi governor honoured with People’s Choice Governors Excellence Award in Paris

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has been honoured with the prestigious People’s Choice Governors Excellence Award in Paris, France, in recognition of his transformational leadership and commitment to good governance. The award, conferred under the category of Transformational Leadership and Good Governance in Africa, celebrates the governor’s policies on inclusive […] The post Bauchi governor honoured with People’s Choice Governors Excellence Award in Paris appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities

Tribune Online UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities ABOUT 100 women and girls from Ajegunle Enu Ama and Okesiri communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have been equipped with hands-on skills in sustainable aquaculture through a two-day training organised under the Climate-Resilient Fisheries Project. The initiative, tagged “Female Prep,” was funded by the United Nations Development Programme Global Environment Facility […] UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Impacted communities across Africa want end to TotalEnergies operations

Tribune Online Impacted communities across Africa want end to TotalEnergies operations In a continent-wide mobilisation called  Africa Week of Action to Kick Total Out of Africa, communities across Africa have demanded that TotalEnergies end its operations in the continent, pay reparations, and make way for a just energy transition. Holding from August 18 to 24, actions will take place across at least 10 African countries, including […] Impacted communities across Africa want end to TotalEnergies operations Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation

Tribune Online Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation Six civil society groups – the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), Citizens Free Service Forum (CFSF), the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN), Child Health Organisation, New Life Community Care Initiative (NELCCI) and the Ecumenical Water Network Africa/Blue Communities Africa (EWNA/BCA) have sent a petition to the Lagos State House of Assembly urging it to halt the privatisation […] Groups petition Lagos Assembly on PPP plans of Lagos Water Corporation Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Former education minister seeks equitable access, innovation in curriculum devt

Tribune Online Former education minister seeks equitable access, innovation in curriculum devt A former Minister of Education, Professor Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i, has advocated for innovation in curriculum development as provision of equitable access to education at all levels in the country. She said this at an international symposium held in her honour, entitled, ‘Tackling Grand Challenges in Education in Africa in the Context of Emerging Technologies via […] Former education minister seeks equitable access, innovation in curriculum devt Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Humanitarian Day: FG assures on protection of Nigerians with special needs

Tribune Online Humanitarian Day: FG assures on protection of Nigerians with special needs We've been operating on policies that are old school. Now, we're trying to upgrade our policies to digital.... Humanitarian Day: FG assures on protection of Nigerians with special needs Tribune Online

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8 h. ago FG to oil sector: Adopt global safety standards or lose investors

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria’s oil and gas operators must entrench global Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards as well as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles in their operations or risk losing investor confidence. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Mr. Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the charge on […] The post FG to oil sector: Adopt global safety standards or lose investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago PENGASSAN Flays Use Of Oil Workers For Hazardous Jobs, Govt Vows Sanctions

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has condemned oil companies that subject workers to hazardous practices, including using human labour instead of cranes for offshore operations. The issue came to light during yesterday’s 2025 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit in Abuja, where both the minister of labour and employment, Muhammad […]

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10 h. ago Bauchi Govt Honours 5 Community Leaders For Humanitarian Services

In commemoration of the 2025 World Humanitarian Day, the Bauchi State government has rewarded five exceptional individuals for their selfless service to humanity and community development. At a ceremony, the commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajara Wanka, commended the honourees for their unwavering dedication to serving their communities. She said the awards were […]

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10 h. ago AfCFTA to banks: Drive payments, unlock capital to power Africa’s borderless trade

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has challenged banks across the continent to step up as vital enablers of Africa’s borderless trade, by driving seamless cross-border payments, risk management and unlocking capital flows that will power the continent’s single market dream. The Secretary General, Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene,  […] The post AfCFTA to banks: Drive payments, unlock capital to power Africa’s borderless trade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Foundation trains women, youths on GBV, launches support hub

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Martins Lydia Foundation (MLF), with the support from global fund for women through the Africa Climate Justice Movement (ACJM), over the weekend organised a comprehensive training session for women and adolescents, a bold move to confront the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in rural and urban communities. The sensitisation program, […] The post Foundation trains women, youths on GBV, launches support hub appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago NAPTIP Busts Human Trafficking Syndicate In Abuja, Arrests Eight, Rescues 29 Victims

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has uncovered and dismantled a human trafficking ring operating between Nigeria and Ghana. Eight suspects were taken into custody, while 29 victims—mostly young West Africans—were rescued during the operation. The syndicate was smashed in Gwagwalada, a suburb of Abuja, where traffickers had been running […] The post NAPTIP Busts Human Trafficking Syndicate In Abuja, Arrests Eight, Rescues 29 Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Rotimi Richard Pedro takes helm at NTA: Can a media veteran revive Africa’s oldest broadcaster?

When news broke that Rotimi Richard Pedro had been appointed the new Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), industry read more Rotimi Richard Pedro takes helm at NTA: Can a media veteran revive Africa’s oldest broadcaster?

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14 h. ago African press coalition slams Israel for targeting journalists in Gaza

A coalition of African journalists has condemned what it describes as Israel’s “deliberate targeting” of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, calling read more African press coalition slams Israel for targeting journalists in Gaza

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14 h. ago NAPTIP arrests 8 human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have arrested eight persons suspected to be members of a notorious human trafficking syndicate operating between Nigeria and Ghana. The Agency, in a statement on Wednesday, noted that 29 victims, most of whom are foreign nationals from some […] The post NAPTIP arrests 8 human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago TICAD9: Africa Deserves Two Permanent Seats At UN Security Council, Says Tinubu

The President said the continent also deserves additional non-permanent seats in line with the Ezulwini consensus and Sirte declaration. The post TICAD9: Africa Deserves Two Permanent Seats At UN Security Council, Says Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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