4 h. ago Premier League: Deputy Senate President to upgrade BUK’s stadium

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has concluded arrangements to upgrade the facilities at the Bayero University Kano (BUK) stadium to meet Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standards. Recently, Barau FC, founded by Senator Jibrin, gained promotion from the Nigeria National League (NNL) to the NPFL after […] The post Premier League: Deputy Senate President to upgrade BUK’s stadium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NCS, Shippers’ Council, collaborate on B’Odogwu implementation

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated a high-level consultation with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to address challenges arising from the implementation of the Unified Customs Management System, commonly known as B’Odogwu. The meeting was targeted at finding practical solutions to mitigate delays and demurrage experienced by freight forwarders and […] The post NCS, Shippers’ Council, collaborate on B’Odogwu implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Delta Retirees Get Relief As Oborevwori Approves ₦10bn Payout

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the immediate release of ₦10 billion to clear outstanding pension arrears owed to retirees in the state. Oborevwori made the announcement on Tuesday,  during a meeting with the Pension Board, led by the Chairman, Bureau of State Pensions, Mr. Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, and the State Chairman of the Association […] The post Delta Retirees Get Relief As Oborevwori Approves ₦10bn Payout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Ladoja meets kingmakers, deliberates on installation process

Tribune Online Ladoja meets kingmakers, deliberates on installation process The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, on Tuesday met with the kingmakers at his private residence on Ondo Street, Old Bodija, in Ibadan North Local Government Area. Ladoja meets kingmakers, deliberates on installation process Tribune Online

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9 h. ago B’Odogwu: Customs, Shippers Council meet over seaport delays, demurrage charges

Tribune Online B’Odogwu: Customs, Shippers Council meet over seaport delays, demurrage charges In line with its modernisation drive and commitment to trade facilitation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has held high-level consultations with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on the implementation of the Unified Customs Management System, popularly known as B’Odogwu. B’Odogwu: Customs, Shippers Council meet over seaport delays, demurrage charges Tribune Online

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10 h. ago FG will replicate $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport success story – Oyetola

By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced plans to replicate the success of the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport across Nigeria’s maritime sector, citing it as a model for transformative growth and development. Speaking at the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping Breakfast Meeting in Lagos on Tuesday, August 19, […] The post FG will replicate $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport success story – Oyetola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Govt reacts as security operatives beat, strip female corps member in Anambra

Tribune Online Govt reacts as security operatives beat, strip female corps member in Anambra The operatives were captured beating Elobor, whose clothes were torn in the process, leaving her exposed as... Govt reacts as security operatives beat, strip female corps member in Anambra Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Ondo SDP Sacks Secretary Jimmy Akinyan Over Alleged Indiscipline, Anti

The Ondo State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has relieved its state secretary, Jimmy Akinyan, of his duties over allegations of indiscipline, anti-party activities, and misconduct. The announcement was made on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting of the party in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Party leaders explained that the decision was necessary […] The post Ondo SDP Sacks Secretary Jimmy Akinyan Over Alleged Indiscipline, Anti-Party Activities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Olubadan: It’s Journey Of Patience, Perseverance, Divine Favour — Ladoja

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja described his journey to the throne of Olubadan as one of patience, perseverance and divine favour. He also explained that the journey to the ancient throne was “bumpy and filled with trials” while attributing his emergence to be crowned as next Olubadan to the grace of God. Speaking for […]

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32 h. ago Stronger reforms needed to tackle Nigeria’s health gaps, AMCE warns

By Chinenye Anuforo The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) has called for urgent reforms to address Nigeria’s widening healthcare gaps, warning that millions risk being left behind without decisive policy action and stronger partnerships. Speaking at the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Annual General Meeting in Calabar, AMCE’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Aisha Umar, stressed […] The post Stronger reforms needed to tackle Nigeria’s health gaps, AMCE warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky brings European top leaders to meeting with Trump

Ukraine’s future could hinge on a hastily assembled meeting Monday at the White House as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy brings an read more Ukraine’s Zelensky brings European top leaders to meeting with Trump

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32 h. ago ICT infrastructure worth billions of Naira wasting in tertiary institutions — TETFund

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has complained about poor utilization of ICT infrastructures worth billions of Naira installed in various tertiary institutions across the country by TETFund Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, registered the concerns at a 2-day workshop on blackboard/TERAS adoption and usage in beneficiary institutions, organized by […] The post ICT infrastructure worth billions of Naira wasting in tertiary institutions — TETFund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago I thought Oba Olakulehin would be on throne for at least 5 to 10 years — Ladoja

Tribune Online I thought Oba Olakulehin would be on throne for at least 5 to 10 years — Ladoja Olubadan-elect, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has said he never expected to ascend the throne so soon, admitting he thought the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, would reign for at least five to ten years. I thought Oba Olakulehin would be on throne for at least 5 to 10 years — Ladoja Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Trump Says Zelensky Can Decide To End War, Rules Out Reclaiming Crimea

"President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, on the eve of a White House meeting with the Ukrainian president and European leaders. The post Trump Says Zelensky Can Decide To End War, Rules Out Reclaiming Crimea appeared first on Channels Television.

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42 h. ago Taraba Refutes Report On ₦5.22bn Foreign Trip Expenditure In 6 Months

Taraba State government has firmly denied a recent media report alleging that Governor Agbu Kefas spent ₦5.22 billion on foreign trips within six months, describing the claim as “entirely false” and “deliberately misleading.” The report, authored by journalist John Mkom and published in LEADERSHIP Newspaper, claimed that the governor incurred massive expenditures on international travel. […]

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46 h. ago Ajose donates logistics to APC as continuous voters registration kicks off

As the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) began in Lagos state at the weekend, businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose took proactive steps to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in ensuring a smooth process. Ajose donated essential logistics materials to the 57 local government area […] The post Ajose donates logistics to APC as continuous voters registration kicks off appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago NCC pushes for stronger protection of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure

By Chinenye Anuforo The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has emphasised the urgent need to safeguard Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, describing telecommunications as a national imperative and a cornerstone of the country’s stability, economy, and security. Speaking at the 2nd Edition of the Strategic Stakeholders Meeting of the Association of […] The post NCC pushes for stronger protection of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago US envoy Witkoff ‘Hopeful’ For ‘Productive’ Meeting On Ukraine Conflict

"The Russians made some concessions at the table with regard to all five of those regions,'' Witkoff said The post US envoy Witkoff ‘Hopeful’ For ‘Productive’ Meeting On Ukraine Conflict appeared first on Channels Television.

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61 h. ago European leaders to join Ukraine’s Zelenskiy at meeting with Trump

The leaders of France, Germany and Britain will try to shore up Ukraine’s position on Sunday as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy read more European leaders to join Ukraine’s Zelenskiy at meeting with Trump

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64 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Eno to chair committee to resolve Eket, Ibeno communal clash

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has offered to preside over a committee to resolve the longstanding communal conflict between Eket and Ibeno over boundary disputes in the state. During a town hall meeting for Eket Federal Constituency, Eno announced the establishment of the committee to address the lingering boundary […] The post Akwa Ibom: Eno to chair committee to resolve Eket, Ibeno communal clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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