92 m. ago EPL: Why I didn’t allow Gyokeres take penalty against West Ham – Saka

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has spoken out about taking a penalty in their 2-0 win over West Ham and not giving it to Viktor Gyokeres. Gyokeres has already taken a penalty kick this season, in the victory over Leeds United. However, after Jurrien Timber was fouled inside the area by the Hammers, Saka collected the […] The post EPL: Why I didn’t allow Gyokeres take penalty against West Ham – Saka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago N8bn liver transplant private hospital built by Nigerian excites FG

•Envoy hails it as symbol of strong Nigeria, Australia bond From Aidoghie Paulinus, Tasmania The Federal Government has expressed delight over the state-of-the-art Tasmania Digestive Centre built by a Nigerian Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Dr Albert Nwaba, in Tasmania, Australia. Speaking during the commissioning, Acting High Commissioner of Nigeria to Australia, Ambassador Jane Bassey Adams, said […] The post N8bn liver transplant private hospital built by Nigerian excites FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Malaria Advocate Ilobanafor Honoured With Sir Ahmadu Bello Platinum Award

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, has been honoured with the Sir Ahmadu Bello Platinum Award by the Council of Northern Youth Advocates of Nigeria (CNYAN) in recognition of his contributions to national unity, youth empowerment, and social development. The event, held on Saturday in Abuja, celebrated Ilobanafor as […]

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31 h. ago Action resumes today at Penafort Energy/ PFC All Stars tourney

After a week break, eight teams has been billed to test mights as the ongoing Penafort Energy/ PFC All Stars tourney resumes today in Ojo, Lagos. The twelve teams grassroots football competition which kicked-off September 20th, is close to climax after several team faced exit at the preliminary round. With the final match scheduled to […] The post Action resumes today at Penafort Energy/ PFC All Stars tourney appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Health Minister, Ali Pate, bags traditional title in Kaltungo

Tribune Online Health Minister, Ali Pate, bags traditional title in Kaltungo The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has been honoured with the traditional title of Barayan Yamman Kaltungo by the Mai Kaltungo, Engr. Saleh Muhammad, in recognition of his contributions to healthcare development in Nigeria. The conferment took place during a homage visit led by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, shortly […] Health Minister, Ali Pate, bags traditional title in Kaltungo Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Trump Envoys Head To Egypt As Hamas Agrees To Free Gaza Hostages

Egyptian state-linked media reported that Israel and Hamas would also hold indirect talks in Cairo on Sunday and Monday over a detainees and hostages exchange. The post Trump Envoys Head To Egypt As Hamas Agrees To Free Gaza Hostages appeared first on Channels Television.

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40 h. ago Omisore Declares Intention To Run In Osun 2026 Governorship Race

Omisore stated that his formal declaration will take place on October 7, 2025, at the APC secretariat in Osogbo, the state capital. The post Omisore Declares Intention To Run In Osun 2026 Governorship Race appeared first on Channels Television.

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41 h. ago NANS Urges Lagos Govt. To Withdraw Mandy Kiss As Kick Against Drug Abuse Ambassador

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the Lagos State Government’s appointment of Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, as a brand ambassador for the state’s Kick Against Drug Abuse (LASKADA) initiative. Describing the decision as “inappropriate and counterproductive,” NANS insisted that the appointment should be revoked without delay. While recognizing the […] The post NANS Urges Lagos Govt. To Withdraw Mandy Kiss As Kick Against Drug Abuse Ambassador appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 h. ago ‘Release Civilian Hostages Now Without Conditions’, Sheikh Gumi Tells Hamas

A renowned Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has called on Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas, to release all Israeli civilian hostages without any conditions. Sheikh Gumi who stated this on his verified Facebook page on Saturday, said it was a miscalculation for Hamas to have adopted the hostages in the first place. The Islamic […]

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55 h. ago Hamas Agrees To Release Israeli Hostages, Seeks Changes To US

Militant Palestinian group Hamas has responded to the US ceasefire proposals by accepting them in part but seeking further negotiations on a number of key points. In a statement, the movement said it agreed “to release all Israeli prisoners, both living and dead, according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump’s proposal” – if […]

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58 h. ago Hamas Partially Accepts US Gaza Peace Plan, Seeks Amendments On Palestinian Rights

  Hamas said it has agreed in principle to release Israeli hostages under a United States-brokered peace proposal but demanded further negotiations on key political issues concerning the future of Gaza and Palestinian rights. In a statement on Friday, the group said it had accepted “to release all Israeli prisoners, both living and dead, according […]

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60 h. ago Mandy Kiss: NANS blasts Lagos govt over brand ambassadorship, demands withdrawal

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has demanded the withdrawal of the appointment of Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, as a brand ambassador of the Lagos State Kick Against Drug Abuse (LASKADA) initiative. This is contained in a Friday statement signed by Assistant Secretary General, NANS Headquarters, Comr. Olatunji […] The post Mandy Kiss: NANS blasts Lagos govt over brand ambassadorship, demands withdrawal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Edo Gives 2 Weeks To Estate Developers To Register Or Face Sanctions

The Edo State Government, on Friday, issued a final two-week ultimatum to all estate developers operating within the state to register and obtain formal approval for their estate layout plans or face decisive enforcement actions. The directive, announced by the Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development, aligns with theSstate’s ambitious urban renewal […]

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69 h. ago Kano gov’t settles N5.6bn outstanding allowances to 1198 former Councillors

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Government has flagged off the payment of a total of N5.6 billion to 1,198 former Councillors in the state. The payment, the second in the series, represents unpaid gratuities and allowances owed to the former councillors in the state. Speaking at the kick off ceremony held at the Government […] The post Kano gov’t settles N5.6bn outstanding allowances to 1198 former Councillors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Police Nab Personnel, 1 Other Suspect For Alleged Cultism At UNIPORT

  Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a serving Police Corporal, Onwukwe Godswill, and one Ifeanyi Israel, for cult-related activities at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). Godswill is attached to the Elimgbu Police Division in Port Harcourt metropolis while Israel is a 200-level Biomedical Technology undergraduate student of the University. Police […]

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3 d. ago TMC Oyo West inaugurates patrons, honours past leaders for service to Islam

Tribune Online TMC Oyo West inaugurates patrons, honours past leaders for service to Islam THE Muslim Congress (TMC), Oyo West Local Government chapter, has inaugurated its newly appointed patrons, conferring certificates of recognition on eight distinguished members, with Alhaji Saheed Ishola Sodem named as grand patron. The investiture ceremony was held on Sunday at the Anwarul Islam Central Mosque, Gedu Scheme, Oyo. The new patrons include Alhaji Saheed Ishola […] TMC Oyo West inaugurates patrons, honours past leaders for service to Islam Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Thousands Protest Across Europe Over Israeli Blockade Of Gaza

Mass protests erupted across Europe on Thursday after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy of aid vessels bound for Gaza, sparking widespread calls for tougher European sanctions against Tel Aviv. The flotilla, which set sail from Barcelona last month, carried more than 400 passengers aboard 41 ships, including politicians, activists, and climate campaigner […]

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3 d. ago Remi Tinubu begins pad distribution to support girls’ education in Gombe

By Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has kicked off a sanitary pad distribution programme in Gombe State, declaring that no girl should miss school because of menstruation. Speaking at the launch on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Gombe, Mrs Tinubu unveiled the “Flow With Confidence” initiative, which targets adolescent girls who face financial […] The post Remi Tinubu begins pad distribution to support girls’ education in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Honoured With ‘Sarauniyar Yaki’ Traditional Title In Gombe

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has been conferred with the revered traditional title of Sarauniyar Yaki (Warrior Queen) of Akko Emirate in Gombe State. The title was bestowed on her on Thursday by the Lamido Akko, Alhaji Umar Muhammad Atiku, in recognition of her steadfast commitment to defending the vulnerable and championing the welfare […]

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3 d. ago Strategic Vision, Consumer Connection Earn Tolu Olanipekun Top Marketing Award

In recognition of her bold strategic vision and ability to forge meaningful connections with consumers, Tolu Olanipekun, head of marketing at Mouka Foam, has been named Outstanding Marketing Personality of the Year at the 2025 Marketing Edge Awards. The ceremony, held in Lagos, brought together Nigeria’s most influential marketing professionals, brand custodians, and communications strategists. […]

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