81 m. ago Boat Mishaps: Etsu Nupe Demands Prosecution Of Niger Waterway Violators

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar has called on the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to take decisive steps in enforcing the 2023 inland waterways safety codes and prosecute offenders who put passengers’ lives at risk in the State. The call followed recent several fatal […]

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3 h. ago Stop parading yourself as Akufon of Idarika, Court orders deposed Ogun monarch

Tribune Online Stop parading yourself as Akufon of Idarika, Court orders deposed Ogun monarch An Ogun State High Court sitting in Sagamu has ordered one Olugbenga Somade to obey a previous court order by not parading himself as the Akufon of Idarika in the Iperu-Remo area of the state. Stop parading yourself as Akufon of Idarika, Court orders deposed Ogun monarch Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Scheme

The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board of […]

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3 h. ago Father Of Murdered Kogi Photojournalist Dies 21 Days After Son’s Killing

Chief James Aiyepeku, the father of Ayobami Aiyepeku, a photojournalist who was brutally murdered on July 22, 2025, in Kogi State has passed away. The deceased passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, after suffering a stroke, reportedly triggered by the shock of his son’s gruesome murder. Speaking with our Correspondent at the family residence […]

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4 h. ago How NYSC Allowance Sparked My Journey Into Fashion World – Kohol

The founder Vuda Fashion House Mr Andrew Kohol has narrated how his meagre National Youth Service Allowance (NYSC) sparked a fashion revolution with focus on men’s wears. Kohol spoke when 100 level students of Mass Communication from University of Jos visited his Vuba Fashion House, for a creative tour as part of their course in […]

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5 h. ago Appeal court reinstates Ararume, cancels n5bn damages against NNPC

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled in favour of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, upholding the read more Appeal court reinstates Ararume, cancels n5bn damages against NNPC

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5 h. ago Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming

Tribune Online Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming The Kano state Govt has commenced training for over 72 secondary school teachers on modern fish farming to ensure step-down training for students across the state. Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Double tragedy as father of slain Kogi photojournalist slumps, dies

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja It was a double tragedy for the Aiyepeku family as the head of the family, Chief James Aiyepeku, father of Ayobami Aiyepeku, a photojournalist who was murdered on July 22 in Kogi State, slumped and died. Chief Aiyepeku died on Tuesday, August 12, as a result of a stroke, reportedly triggered […] The post Double tragedy as father of slain Kogi photojournalist slumps, dies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Traditional Ruler Warns Against Escalating Crisis In Ebonyi Community

The traditional ruler of the Ihie Autonomous community in the Ivo local government area of Ebonyi State, Eze Gabriel Uzoma Okoro, has warned those spreading false information about the crisis that rocked the community recently to desist from doing so to forestall an escalation of the dispute. In an interview with journalists in Abakaliki, the […]

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6 h. ago Insecurity: Niger govt announces plans for reopening of schools in affected LGs

Tribune Online Insecurity: Niger govt announces plans for reopening of schools in affected LGs Niger State Government has announced its plans for the reopening of public schools in local government areas significantly Insecurity: Niger govt announces plans for reopening of schools in affected LGs Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Waste to wealth: Firms unite to create jobs, grow economy through plastic recycling

By Merit Ibe                                               ibe.merit@yahoo.com  In an effort to save the environment, tackle rising unemployment, strengthen biodiversity and ultimately boost the circular economy, Alef Recycling, a bottle‑to‑bottle rPET recycler based in Ogun State […] The post Waste to wealth: Firms unite to create jobs, grow economy through plastic recycling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 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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10 h. ago Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC

Tribune Online Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, says its 4,500 prospective students would be subjected to a drug test before being admitted to the school. Lafiaji-Okunneye, who narrated the panic a drug-addicted student created in the school months ago, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the measure had […] Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Tribune Online

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10 h. ago SFH, Ogun govt train on digital supervision tools for family planning

Tribune Online SFH, Ogun govt train on digital supervision tools for family planning TOWARDS enhancing access to quality contraceptive services across the state, the Ogun State government, in collaboration with the Society for Family Health (SFH) DISC project, has organized a refresher training for health secretaries and reproductive health coordinators across the 20 local government areas of the state. The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare […] SFH, Ogun govt train on digital supervision tools for family planning Tribune Online

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12 h. ago EDUCATION FOR ALL: Tilova For Africa tasks govt on alarming rate of out

By Adebowale Johnson A non-governmental, non-profit and advocacy organization based in the United States, Tilova For Africa (TFA), has decried the increasing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, urging government to act swiftly to arrest the ugly situation. While primary education is officially free and compulsory, in the country many children, especially in the northern […] The post EDUCATION FOR ALL: Tilova For Africa tasks govt on alarming rate of out-of-school children, vanity projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Gombe Governor Proposes 13 New LCDAs To Boost Grassroots Governance

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has submitted a bill to create 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to strengthen grassroots governance. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a press statement signed by Ismaila Misilli, Director-General of Press Affairs at Gombe Government House. The statement highlighted the governor’s commitment to bringing governance closer to […] The post Gombe Governor Proposes 13 New LCDAs To Boost Grassroots Governance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago FG freezes creation of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a seven-year ban on establishing new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, read more FG freezes creation of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years

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16 h. ago New Tenancy Bill will protect tenants, landlords — Lagos govt

Tribune Online New Tenancy Bill will protect tenants, landlords — Lagos govt The new Tenancy Bill currently under consideration by the Lagos State House Assembly will ensure a full protection of both tenants and landlords as well as reduce inhibitions to mass housing development for private investors. New Tenancy Bill will protect tenants, landlords — Lagos govt Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Kano Assembly Suspends Rano LG Chair Over Alleged Misconduct

  The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Rano local government area, Muhammad Nazir Yau for three months over allegations of misconduct, abuse of office, and misappropriation of funds. The Assembly said the suspension was to allow for a full investigation into allegations leveled against him by councillors in the LGA. The […]

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19 h. ago SFi Africa Brands’ CEO, Nzurum, expands access to Crayola’s creative tools across West Africa

With an expanding footprint in education and retail distribution, Stephen Nzurum of SFi Africa Brands Ltd is leading efforts to read more SFi Africa Brands’ CEO, Nzurum, expands access to Crayola’s creative tools across West Africa

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