1 hour ago NLC to FG: Sell crude in naira to boost local refining, lower pump prices

By Bimbola Oyesola and Chukwuma Umeorah The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise selling crude oil in naira to the Dangote Refinery and other local stakeholders, insisting that such a move would help drive down fuel prices for Nigerians. The call came as Dangote Refinery announced yet another price slash, […] The post NLC to FG: Sell crude in naira to boost local refining, lower pump prices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Keffi Jailbreak: Governor Sule Decries Congestion At Facility

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has called for expeditious action on cases awaiting trial at the Keffi Medium Correctional Centre. Governor Sule made the call when he visited the facility on Wednesday, following a jailbreak where 16 inmates escaped. Our correspondent gathered that most of the inmates awaiting trial in the facility are those whose […]

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2 h. ago 1,500 Escaped Inmates Recaptured In 15 Years, Over 7,200 Still At Large

It is no longer news that over the last 15 years, Nigeria’s correctional system has witnessed a troubling wave of prison breaks, resulting in the escape of over 7,200 inmates. LEADERSHIP can now exclusively report that only about 1,500 of those escapees have been recaptured, raising grave questions about national security, prison infrastructure, and the […]

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2 h. ago Drug war: Why Tinubu’ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu said  the administration of President Bola Tinubu will continue to strengthen the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) because of its strategic value to the success of the country’s national security architecture. This was contained in his remarks yesterday, at the commissioning of […] The post Drug war: Why Tinubu’ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias

Abasi People Foundation (APF) has issued a stern call to the leadership of the National Assembly to withdraw a bill seeking to establish a National Council of Traditional Rulers with permanent co-chairmanship granted to the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife. In a letter addressed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of […] The post APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago DSESA 2025: Oborevwori ready to reward environmental champions – Odugala

By Sunday Ani An environmental consultant and managing consultant of Kegala Environmental Consultancy Limited, Deacon Okezi Odugala has said the forthcoming Delta State Environmental Sustainability Award (DSESA) is part of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to reward individuals and organisations making tangible efforts to protect and sustain the environment. A statement by Odugala on behalf of […] The post DSESA 2025: Oborevwori ready to reward environmental champions – Odugala appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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3 h. ago Emotional burden of caring for persons with mental health challenges

Tribune Online Emotional burden of caring for persons with mental health challenges BOLANLE is a 32-year-old lawyer whose husband, Akin, was first diagnosed as having bipolar disorder when they were still undergraduates. They had been dating for the past three years, and he had become her rock and pillar. They were simply inseparable. It had started with his becoming reclusive, not picking up her calls and locking […] Emotional burden of caring for persons with mental health challenges Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says

Tribune Online Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says HEAD of Ophthalmology at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Professor Dupe Ademola-Popoola has stated that over 80 per cent of the causes of blindness in Nigerian children are either treatable or preventable and therefore called for a statewide system to ensure that no child is left without vision screening. Professor Ademola-Popoola, in a lecture […] Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Hepatitis, silent viral disease on the prowl in Nigeria —Dr Bojuwoye

Tribune Online Hepatitis, silent viral disease on the prowl in Nigeria —Dr Bojuwoye Dr Matthew Olumuyiwa Bojuwoye, a consultant gastroenterologist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital and associate professor of medicine at the University of Ilorin, in this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, he speaks to viral hepatitis, a major cause of liver cancer, that many people are not aware of or how best, to stay protected from […] Hepatitis, silent viral disease on the prowl in Nigeria —Dr Bojuwoye Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Commissioner for Health, Cross River State, Dr. Henry Ayuk, has reiterated the state’s commitment to improving maternal and child health by encouraging exclusive breastfeeding and building community support systems for nursing mothers. Speaking during the official flag-off of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week at the General Hospital, Calabar, the commissioner urged […] The post Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Boat mishaps: Master Mariner calls for maritime safety, inspection enforcement

Tribune Online Boat mishaps: Master Mariner calls for maritime safety, inspection enforcement  A Master Mariner and maritime advocate, Captain Caleb Danladi, has called for coordinated and proactive solutions to the recurring boat mishaps on Nigeria’s inland waterways and coastal zones. In a detailed article titled “Safeguarding Lives at Sea — Proactive Solutions to Boat Mishaps in Nigeria’s Waters”, obtained by the Nigerian Tribune, Captain Danladi lamented the […] Boat mishaps: Master Mariner calls for maritime safety, inspection enforcement Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Stransact, NRS help businesses navigate Nigeria’s new tax rules

Stransact Chartered Accountants, in partnership with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has advised corporate taxpayers and business owners on how best to adapt to Nigeria’s evolving tax environment, especially in light of the recently enacted 2025 Tax Reform Acts and the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s (FIRS) mandatory e-invoicing system. The guidance came during a one-day […] The post Stransact, NRS help businesses navigate Nigeria’s new tax rules appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Olaopa advocates appointment of great managers as VCs, governing council members

Tribune Online Olaopa advocates appointment of great managers as VCs, governing council members Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Professor Tunji Olaopa, has urged that only great managers should be made  vice chancellors and members  of  governing councils of universities. Olaopa made the call on Monday while delivering the second distinguished personality lecture of the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, to mark the second anniversary […] Olaopa advocates appointment of great managers as VCs, governing council members Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Armed Forces critical to our collecting big tax revenue – FIRS chairman

Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) chairman, Dr Zacch Adedeji, has said President Bola Tinubu’s security agenda is yielding tangible results, commending the Armed Forces and other security personnel for their dedication in securing the country. Adedeji disclosed that for the first time in a long while, FIRS has been able to meet its 2025 tax […] The post Armed Forces critical to our collecting big tax revenue – FIRS chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government yesterday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the purchase and installation of high-capacity transformers to strengthen the country’s ageing national electricity grid infrastructure. Minister of Power, Adebayo […] The post FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo-political zones appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi

Tribune Online Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi Wuraola Oyewusi is a pharmacist-turned-data scientist and AI researcher/instructor. In this interview with MODUPE GEORGE, she shares how her passion for digital literacy moved her to break new grounds in teaching AI/tech terminologies in Yoruba, her native language, demystifying the complexity surrounding tech literacy. Excerpts: What inspired you to pioneer teaching AI, data science, and […] Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi Tribune Online

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10 h. ago We’ll protect Nigeria, Africa against emerging threats – CDS

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has declared the determination of the armed forces to continue to protect and secure Nigeria’s territorial integrity and the African continent against emerging threats. He gave the assurance at a media briefing on the forthcoming Maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit […] The post We’ll protect Nigeria, Africa against emerging threats – CDS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Stripped Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Emmason Breaks Silence After Release From Prison

  The Ibom Air passenger who was recently released from prison after an altercation with crew members, Comfort Emmanson has taken to social media to express gratitude to those who supported her. In a statement posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Emmanson (#soft_commy), expressed that she was still “in pains due to how I […]

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12 h. ago ‘KWAM 1’s Airport Ambassador Role Community Service For Misconduct’, Says Keyamo

  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has defended the appointment of Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for airport security protocol. Keyamo stressed that the role is voluntary and comes with no perks, describing the position as “akin to community service” and not a […]

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