1 hour ago Experts, Rights Groups Divided As US Stiffens Visa Rules Against Nigerians

Nigerian international affairs experts and other experts have reacted to the new visa restriction on Nigerian travellers to the United States, with most criticising the US policy and describing it as counterproductive. The US mission in a message on X, its official social media handle formerly known as Twitter, on Monday mandated Nigerian visa applicants […]

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8 h. ago “I Didn’t Finish Secondary School” – Nigerian Billionaire Femi Otedola Reveals

Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has revealed that his struggles with academics prevented him from pursuing university education. The chairman of First Bank Holding shared this in his 286-page memoir, Making It Big, released on Monday. Otedola explained that he stopped formal education after completing the Lower Sixth examination and did not return for Upper […] The post “I Didn’t Finish Secondary School” – Nigerian Billionaire Femi Otedola Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “Nnamdi Kanu Acted On Emotions, Free Him” – Okon Lagos Appeals To FG

Nollywood star Ime Bishop Umoh, popularly known as Okon Lagos, has appealed to the Federal Government to free the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking on a recent episode of The Clarity Zone podcast, posted on X on Tuesday, the actor stressed that Kanu’s release would promote peace and […] The post “Nnamdi Kanu Acted On Emotions, Free Him” – Okon Lagos Appeals To FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago FG will replicate $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport success story – Oyetola

By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced plans to replicate the success of the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport across Nigeria’s maritime sector, citing it as a model for transformative growth and development. Speaking at the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping Breakfast Meeting in Lagos on Tuesday, August 19, […] The post FG will replicate $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport success story – Oyetola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Why I dropped out of high school, shunned varsity education – Femi Otedola

Billionaire Femi Otedola has recounted how struggling with academics made him drop out of high school and steer him into the world of business. Speaking in the newly released 286-page memoir, ‘Making It Big’, Otedola, 62, revealed how he started his education at the University of Lagos Staff School in 1968. The energy mogul disclosed […] The post Why I dropped out of high school, shunned varsity education – Femi Otedola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Ferscoat School celebrates students with outstanding WASSCE, UTME results

By Praise Adeagbo Ferscoat International School, Ipaja, Lagos, recently held its 24th graduation ceremony and valedictory service for 79 SS3 students. The graduating students recorded outstanding performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the May/June 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The event was attended by dignitaries, parents, guardians, teachers, […] The post Ferscoat School celebrates students with outstanding WASSCE, UTME results appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Police rescue stolen child, charge suspects to court in Anambra

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka The Anambra State Police Command, yesterday ,said that it has rescued a 6-year-old girl from her foster parent in Ondo State and reunited her with her real parents in Anambra. Anambra  State Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement issued to Daily Sun, said that the Criminal Investigation Department […] The post Police rescue stolen child, charge suspects to court in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Reps Manu Soro reiterates commitment to providing quality education in Bauchi

Tribune Online Reps Manu Soro reiterates commitment to providing quality education in Bauchi Manu Soro commended the students, teachers and parents for the excellent performance in line with the objectives of establishing the school. Reps Manu Soro reiterates commitment to providing quality education in Bauchi Tribune Online

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36 h. ago New report reveals firstborn sons most likely to fail paternity tests

Immigration testing rises amid “Japa” wave By Doris Obinna Smart DNA Nigeria has released its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, revealing that paternity disputes remain widespread in the country, with one in four tests excluding the presumed father as the biological parent. The study, covering data from July 2024 to June 2025, highlights persistent family […] The post New report reveals firstborn sons most likely to fail paternity tests appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Expert urges FG to tackle hunger, high transport fares, rents

Akinjide Adeosun, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St.Racheal’s™ Pharmaceutical Nigeria Ltd., has urged the Federal Government to read more Expert urges FG to tackle hunger, high transport fares, rents

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38 h. ago New report reveals 1 in 4 paternity tests in Nigeria still negative

By Doris Obinna A new report has revealed that one in four paternity tests in Nigeria still returns negative, underscoring deep-seated family anxieties and cultural dynamics around trust and parenthood. The 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, released by Smart DNA Nigeria, the country’s leading testing centre, covers data from July 2024 to June 2025 and […] The post New report reveals 1 in 4 paternity tests in Nigeria still negative appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Infertility blues: Unspoken struggles, emotional turmoil of awaiting parents and experts guidance

By Lukman Olabiyi On the surface, Blessing and Goodness Johnson paint the picture of a happy Nigerian couple. Married for eight years, they run a thriving business in Lagos and live in a modest duplex in Ogba. But behind closed doors, their home is quieter than most. There are no echoes of children’s laughter, no […] The post Infertility blues: Unspoken struggles, emotional turmoil of awaiting parents and experts guidance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Northwest PCVE summit to strengthen regional strategy against violent extremism in Kaduna

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Kaduna State is set to welcome regional and national security experts, civil society leaders, and policymakers for the Northwest Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) Summit, scheduled for August 19-20, 2025, at the Yar’Adua Centre, Murtala Mohammed Square. The two-day summit is a collaborative initiative led by the National Counter […] The post Northwest PCVE summit to strengthen regional strategy against violent extremism in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Abia gets approval of $125m IsDB facility for integrated infrastructure

The Abia State Government has stated that the long-awaited USD 125 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) financing facility for the read more Abia gets approval of $125m IsDB facility for integrated infrastructure

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66 h. ago Violence in North central: Move from militarized interventions to deploying community

The Federal government has been called upon to shift from militarised interventions to deploying community-based approaches that build trust and read more Violence in North central: Move from militarized interventions to deploying community-based approaches – Experts tell FG

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69 h. ago Prince Helloweens to tackle industry silence with new single

By Rita Okoye Nigerian artiste and creative architect, Prince Helloweens,  is preparing to challenge the culture of silence with his upcoming single, “London.” Set for release under his own label, Helloweens Music Records, and parent company, Destinations Flag Entertainment, the track is positioned as a global hip-hop anthem that confronts some of the African music […] The post Prince Helloweens to tackle industry silence with new single appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Actress Bimpe Akintunde Recalls Collapsing On Movie Set, Multiple Hospital Visits During Pregnancy

Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde, widely known as Wasila Coded, who welcomed her second child in July, has opened up about her pregnancy journey, describing it as a frightening experience filled with health complications and several emergency hospital visits. In an Instagram post on Friday, the actress shared her experience, revealing the struggles she went through […] The post Actress Bimpe Akintunde Recalls Collapsing On Movie Set, Multiple Hospital Visits During Pregnancy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Jigawa Lawmaker Auyo Not Sponsoring Motions, Bills Over Poor Attendance – Rep Agbese

The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has dismissed allegations that lawmakers were paid between ₦1 million and ₦3 million to present motions, bills or petitions in the chamber, linking the claims to a colleague’s poor attendance record and mental health struggles. Agbese, in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, described […]

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3 d. ago Expert shares 15 ways CEOs can build stronger employee connections

Business leaders are adopting new approaches to strengthen workplace connections and build trust. Experts say employee engagement is not solely read more Expert shares 15 ways CEOs can build stronger employee connections

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3 d. ago Justice Aderonke Aderemi: Why we’re waging war against lawlessness in Oyo

Justice Aderonke Aderemi (retd) stands at the helms of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), a body created by Governor Seyi Makinde to ensure compliance with the state’s laws and uphold public order. With a rich background from the Oyo State High Court, Justice Aderemi brings both legal expertise and a firm […] The post Justice Aderonke Aderemi: Why we’re waging war against lawlessness in Oyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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