24 m. ago Ogun govt engages 150 ward facilitators to stimulate women’s empowerment

Tribune Online Ogun govt engages 150 ward facilitators to stimulate women’s empowerment Ogun State Government has engaged 150 ward facilitators on the Ogun State Women Empowerment Scheme tagged (Okoowo Dapo), to... Ogun govt engages 150 ward facilitators to stimulate women’s empowerment Tribune Online

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59 m. ago 2027 presidency: Tinubu will win if coalition picks southerner – Kenneth Okonkwo

By Seyi Babalola Kenneth Okonkwo, a member of the opposition alliance, believes President Bola Tinubu will win if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) nominates a southern presidential candidate like Peter Obi as its flag bearer in the 2027 election. The actor-turned-lawyer said that to unseat Tinubu, the ADC coalition should present a northern political heavyweight […] The post 2027 presidency: Tinubu will win if coalition picks southerner – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 m. ago NAF inaugurates civilian harm mitigation response board to boost operational capability

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inaugurated a Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) Board to lead the implementation of its Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan (CHMR-AP), to improve operational accountability and public trust in its civilian protection measures. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who […] The post NAF inaugurates civilian harm mitigation response board to boost operational capability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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86 m. ago ADC laments Nigeria’s exclusion from White House trade talks

…We will take over Nigeria – Ebonyi ADC The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed grave concern over President Donald read more ADC laments Nigeria’s exclusion from White House trade talks

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90 m. ago SUG election: No student was killed at Auchi Polytechnic – Management

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The authorities of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, have denied reports of the death of any student of the institution. There was sporadic shooting at the Sports Complex of the Polytechnic, Auchi, which disrupted the school’s election into the Students’ Union Government (SUG), but the school denied any death, contrary to online […] The post SUG election: No student was killed at Auchi Polytechnic – Management appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Igbo Group Warns South East To Ignore Coalition, Calls For Tinubu’s Re

A socio-political group, identified as South East Progressive Ambassadors, has called on Igbos to ignore calls to join coalition movement, planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the launch of the group on Tuesday, in a statement signed by its convener, John CDO Ikeotuonye, the group said it would be a mistake if South […] The post Igbo Group Warns South East To Ignore Coalition, Calls For Tinubu’s Re-election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “I Don’t See Labour Party Winning Election” – Senator Kingibe Declares Support For ADC

Lawmaker representing Federal Capital Territory, Senator Ireti Kingbe has insisted that ongoing crisis in Labour Party will deny the party from winning general election in 2027. Speaking on Tuesday, during an interview with Channels Television, Senator Kingibe noted that, though she remained a member of LP, but she has aligned with the opposition coalition adopted platform, […] The post “I Don’t See Labour Party Winning Election” – Senator Kingibe Declares Support For ADC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, July 8, 2025, arraigned one Adepoju Emmanuel Abiodun, promoter of Bigibet, before Justice O.A. Okunuga of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Abiodun and his company, Nobelsteed Nigerian Limited, are being prosecuted on a […] The post EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago US embassy announces revised visa reciprocity policy affecting Nigerian travelers

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United States Department of State has announced a significant update to its visa reciprocity policy, which will now affect Nigerian citizens seeking non-immigrant, non-diplomatic US visas. According to the statement, effective immediately, most such visas issued to Nigerians will be single-entry with a validity period of three months. In a […] The post US embassy announces revised visa reciprocity policy affecting Nigerian travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Atiku rejects Southern call to step down, demands open primary

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president has strongly rejected mounting calls from political leaders and stakeholders in Southern Nigeria urging him read more Atiku rejects Southern call to step down, demands open primary

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2 h. ago Tor Tiv seeks international community intervention in Benue genocide

Advocates formation of BENATA Forum From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Apparently piqued by the continuous gruesome killing of Benue citizens, the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv nation, Orcivirigh Prof. James Ayatse, has called on the international community to intervene and save the poor farmers from what he continues to refer to as “genocidal invasion and land […] The post Tor Tiv seeks international community intervention in Benue genocide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 2027: I don’t see Labour Party winning any election – Kingibe

Labour Party Senator Ireti Kingibe has said her party is in no position to win any election as it is “fractured and broken”. Speaking on Channels TV’s ‘Political Paradigm’ which aired on Tuesday, Kingibe disclosed that while she remains an LP member, she has joined the coalition movement through the African Democratic Congress (ADC). “Yes, […] The post 2027: I don’t see Labour Party winning any election – Kingibe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Gov Otu Pledges To Make Cross River Nigeria’s Coffee Capital

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has promised to make the state Nigeria’s coffee capital to emerge as a major player in the global coffee market. Governor Otu made the pledge during the launch of 30 million coffee seedlings project at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, on Tuesday. Otu stated […]

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3 h. ago Measles outbreak: MSF launches emergency vaccination campaign in Zurmi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), in collaboration with the Zamfara State Ministry of Health and Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA), has launched an emergency measles vaccination campaign in Zurmi LGA. This follows an increase in the number of children suffering from the disease that has already claimed the lives of 24 […] The post Measles outbreak: MSF launches emergency vaccination campaign in Zurmi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NCAA grants Enugu Air operational clearance via XEJET pending AOC completion

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the commencement of domestic flight operations by Enugu Air, with the new read more NCAA grants Enugu Air operational clearance via XEJET pending AOC completion

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3 h. ago Petralon to add 2,500bpd to Nigeria’s Crude production by August

Nigeria’s crude oil production is set to receive a modest boost as indigenous oil firm Petralon Energy prepares to add read more Petralon to add 2,500bpd to Nigeria’s Crude production by August

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3 h. ago Flying Eagles begin intensive training ahead of WAFU B U20 Championship

Nigeria’s U20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, have kicked off their training camp in Accra ahead of the 2025 read more Flying Eagles begin intensive training ahead of WAFU B U20 Championship

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3 h. ago Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of ₦653,987,268.50 worth of undisclosed currencies from one Ghanaian passport holder, Ahmed Salisu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Speaking on Tuesday, July 8, at the handover of the currencies to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the […] The post Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Stakeholders raise alarm over rising drug abuse among youths, harp on legal reforms

Stakeholders including hundreds of civil society groups, rights group and government agencies have raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing drug read more Stakeholders raise alarm over rising drug abuse among youths, harp on legal reforms

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4 h. ago FCT: Police launch joint security operation, intensify deployments, patrols

Tribune Online FCT: Police launch joint security operation, intensify deployments, patrols The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced that, in view of recent security concerns within the FCT, particularly over the past weekend, it activated a robust and intelligence-led operational strategy on Monday aimed at ... FCT: Police launch joint security operation, intensify deployments, patrols Tribune Online

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