30 m. ago ECN, UNIDO Launch Initiative To Strengthen Energy Mgt Frameworks

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has launched a new Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) Database to strengthen national frameworks for energy management and support industries in adopting international best practices. Speaking at a national sensitisation workshop held in Lagos, the director general of the Energy […]

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33 m. ago Why British Airways Stopped 58 Passengers From Boarding Abuja

British Airways on Friday stopped the airlift of 58 Abuja-London-bound passengers due to a faulty door on the aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. LEADERSHIP gathered that the seats around the door had to be kept unoccupied for safety reasons, affecting 58 passengers. Confirming the development, the director of Public Affairs and Consumer […]

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41 m. ago Christian organisation urges FG to sustain Nigeria–Israel ties

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Christian organisation has appealed to the Federal Government to maintain Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic ties with Israel, describing the partnership as vital for national development, security, and global peace. The Christians United for Israel Prayer Outreach, Nigeria, made the appeal in response to recent calls for the suspension of relations […] The post Christian organisation urges FG to sustain Nigeria–Israel ties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 m. ago EPL: Why Liverpool may not retain title despite win against Bournemouth – Carragher

By Seyi Babalola Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has stated that the team’s open nature may prevent them from retaining the Premier League title. Carragher spoke to Sky Sports following the Reds’ stunning 4-2 victory over Bournemouth on Friday night. Hugo Etikike scored his first goal for Liverpool after racing through and neatly slotting the ball […] The post EPL: Why Liverpool may not retain title despite win against Bournemouth – Carragher appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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85 m. ago OSPRE, Operation Safe Corridor sign pact to disarm insurgents

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) and the Nigerian Army’s Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen peacebuilding and national security through non-kinetic approaches. The agreement, signed at OSPRE’s headquarters in Abuja, aims to enhance collaborative efforts in the Disarmament, Demobilization, Deradicalization, Rehabilitation, […] The post OSPRE, Operation Safe Corridor sign pact to disarm insurgents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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92 m. ago Turkish league: Osimhen fails to score in second Galatasaray debut

By Seyi Babalola Victor Osimhen failed to score in his second debut for Galatasaray on Friday night. The Super Eagles striker started the 3-0 win over newly promoted Fatih Katagumruk on the bench. Osimhen was left out of the team for the opening-day win against Gaziantep. Baris Alper Yilmaz was selected ahead of Osimhen to […] The post Turkish league: Osimhen fails to score in second Galatasaray debut appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Troops dislodge armed herders, recover automatic rifle in Benue

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi  Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) deployed at Mbakyior Outpost, Agidi community has recovered one AK-47 rifle with mounted magazine and live rounds during a farm patrol in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The OPWS Commander, Major General Moses Gara, stated this in […] The post Troops dislodge armed herders, recover automatic rifle in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago July inflation drops to 21.88% from June’s 22.22 %, says NBS

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has declared that the headline inflation in July 2025 has dropped again to 21.88 per cent from June’s 22.22 per cent. This is as the food inflation rate also declined to 22.74 per cent on a year-on-year basis. This was 16.79 per cent points lower compared […] The post July inflation drops to 21.88% from June’s 22.22 %, says NBS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Failing the future: Nigeria’s human capital crisis starts in classroom

A persistent crisis in foundational education is undermining Nigeria’s ambition to compete in a knowledge-driven global economy. As the country’s read more Failing the future: Nigeria’s human capital crisis starts in classroom

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2 h. ago Tinubu’s reforms delivering real gains in South East – Minister

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu was already yielding visible benefits in the South East, despite initial hardships triggered by economic reforms. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Enugu, he said increased federal allocations have been enabling […] The post Tinubu’s reforms delivering real gains in South East – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Cadbury, Okomu Oil top manufacturers driving shareholders’ value

Cadbury Nigeria Plc and Okomu Oil have emerged as the top performers among Nigerian manufacturers in the first half of read more Cadbury, Okomu Oil top manufacturers driving shareholders’ value

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2 h. ago FCC: APC youth leader lauds Tinubu over Peter Eze’s appointment

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Director General of the Youth and Student Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF), Mazi Ezenwa Onyirimba, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Peter Ogbonna Eze as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) commissioner representing Enugu State. In a […] The post FCC: APC youth leader lauds Tinubu over Peter Eze’s appointment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Empowering Creativity: Meta AI tools bring African heritage to life in fashion

Meta, in partnership with Nigerian designer Ifeanyi Nwune’s I.N. Official, unveiled Transcendence — the first-ever AI-powered fashion collection — at read more Empowering Creativity: Meta AI tools bring African heritage to life in fashion

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3 h. 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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3 h. ago Ikpeba visits Peter Rufai’s family, rallies teammates for support

Former Super Eagles attacker Victor Ikpeba has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Peter Rufai. The Friday visit was emotional for the former Monaco attacker, who was out of town when his former teammate passed on. It was a heartwarming time for the mourning Rufai family, who had always known Ikpeba […] The post Ikpeba visits Peter Rufai’s family, rallies teammates for support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Itemuagbor accepts to play Marketing Advisory role to NPFL Board

In the quest to strengthen the financial base of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), a foremost sports marketing industry personality, Mike Itemuagbor, has been announced a Special Advisor to the board. Itemuagbor, the founder of Padmozi Sports Marketing (PSM), was tapped by personal friend, the NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye to bring his vast […] The post Itemuagbor accepts to play Marketing Advisory role to NPFL Board appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago National Youth Games: We‘ll not settle for less in Asaba – Sabina Chikere

“The 9th National Youth Games is not going to be an exception, Edo State is going to Asaba to win, we are going there for business.” These are the words of the Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, (ESSC) Sabina Chikere, to Nigerians on Team Edo goal at the highly […] The post National Youth Games: We‘ll not settle for less in Asaba – Sabina Chikere appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago AfroBasket 2025: Okogie fires Nigeria past Tunisia to secure quarter

By JOE APU Nigeria’s D’Tigers delivered a dominant performance on Friday, dismantling defending champions Tunisia 87-66 to maintain a perfect record in Group B of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Luanda. NBA guard Josh Okogie produced a masterclass, scoring 33 points on 12-of-19 shooting and converting all six of his free […] The post AfroBasket 2025: Okogie fires Nigeria past Tunisia to secure quarter-final spot appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago I lost my dad at 8, wore my first sandals in secondary school – Prof Orajaka, ex VC, Anambra varsity

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chief Ifeanacho Paul Orajaka is a former Vice-chancellor, Anambra State University, Uli. He’s also a retired Professor of Geology at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In this interview, he narrates his journey to attaining the highest pedestals in academics and university administration. Going through your profile, can you take us back […] The post I lost my dad at 8, wore my first sandals in secondary school – Prof Orajaka, ex VC, Anambra varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Cane or caution? Stakeholders, others differ on best form of discipline for kids

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey In a recent conversation involving educationists, religious leaders and parents, the question of whether corporal punishment should remain a tool for child discipline ignited a spirited and deeply divided debate. Mrs Oge Nwannukwu, proprietress of Miradix Nursery and Primary School, Ijesha, Lagos, and a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, […] The post Cane or caution? Stakeholders, others differ on best form of discipline for kids appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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