86 m. ago Adefarasin: Pointing stun gun at anyone is an offence – Lagos CP

By John Ogunsemore The Commissioner, Lagos State Police Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh has said that pointing a stun gun at someone as a form of threat constitutes an offence. The CP stated this as guest on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday in apparent reference to the case involving Senior Pastor of House on […] The post Adefarasin: Pointing stun gun at anyone is an offence – Lagos CP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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86 m. ago Nigerian business environment holding back competition, World Bank laments

  As fuel imports remain in force-Major marketers   By Adewale Sanyaolu   The World Bank Group has lamented that businesses and investors perceive the policy environment in Nigeria to be holding back competition.   Senior Economist, World Bank Group, Samer Matta, stated this at the quarterly webinar organised by the Major Marketers Association of […] The post Nigerian business environment holding back competition, World Bank laments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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87 m. ago Clerics arraigned for allegedly defrauding medical doctor of N280m

Tribune Online Clerics arraigned for allegedly defrauding medical doctor of N280m Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday ordered the remand of two self-proclaimed Islamic clerics, Saheed Atanda Aremu and Tolani Osuolale, at the Nigerian Correctional Centre over their alleged involvement in a ₦280 million fraud scheme targeting a medical doctor. Clerics arraigned for allegedly defrauding medical doctor of N280m Tribune Online

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99 m. ago Lagos shuts down Oko Oba abattoir over environmental violations

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State Government has indefinitely shut down the Oko Oba Abattoir in Agege due to persistent unhygienic practices and serious breaches of environmental regulations. The closure was announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, following an inspection tour of the facility. […] The post Lagos shuts down Oko Oba abattoir over environmental violations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Green Eagles Agribusiness Solutions Limited before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the company is being prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering […] The post EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Osun 2026: Why we endorsed Ogunbiyi for APC guber ticket — Iwo stakeholders

Tribune Online Osun 2026: Why we endorsed Ogunbiyi for APC guber ticket — Iwo stakeholders “Though the incumbent Peoples Democratic Party government has its major weaknesses, we in the OASG believe that a rooted candidate with Osun 2026: Why we endorsed Ogunbiyi for APC guber ticket — Iwo stakeholders Tribune Online

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2 h. ago World War III Inevitable, But Nigeria Will Be Safe – Ben Murray

Founder of Silverbird Group and former senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has predicted that World War III is inevitable. Bruce cited global instability, growing nuclear tensions, and erratic leadership across major powers. However, he believes Nigeria and much of Africa will be spared from the conflict. Speaking in an interview with global affairs expert Dane Waters on […] The post World War III Inevitable, But Nigeria Will Be Safe – Ben Murray-Bruce appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Police nab 54 suspects, repel sea piracy attack in Akwa Ibom waterways

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reported the arrest of 54 suspects and the repulsion of a sea piracy attack along the state’s waterways in separate operations conducted between May and June 2025. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, disclosed this while briefing the media on major […] The post Police nab 54 suspects, repel sea piracy attack in Akwa Ibom waterways appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Insecurity: Zulum warns against negativity, highlights Borno’s recovery, resettlement efforts

Tribune Online Insecurity: Zulum warns against negativity, highlights Borno’s recovery, resettlement efforts He noted that major roads linking Borno to neighbouring countries—Chad, Cameroon and Niger—have been reopened, facilitating the movement of people and goods Insecurity: Zulum warns against negativity, highlights Borno’s recovery, resettlement efforts Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Court to rule on preliminary objections in N32bn fraud case against lawyer, others July 1

Tribune Online Court to rule on preliminary objections in N32bn fraud case against lawyer, others July 1 A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, presided over by Justice Lewis Allagoa, has fixed 1 July 2025 to determine which application to hear first in the ongoing ₦32 billion fraud case involving Lagos-based legal practitioner, Victor Ukutt, and... Court to rule on preliminary objections in N32bn fraud case against lawyer, others July 1 Tribune Online

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6 h. ago LSA 2025: Dons celebrate renowned African historian Hakeem Tijani

By Abdulkabir Muhammed Faculty members from Adeleke University (Osun) and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have organised roundtable panels to honour Professor Hakeem Ibikunle Tijani, a global African historian. At the six-day Lagos Studies Association (LSA) Annual Conference 2025 at the University of Lagos, professors Adegbite Tobalase and Olatunji Alao (Adeleke University), and […] The post LSA 2025: Dons celebrate renowned African historian Hakeem Tijani appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago African Workforce Summit aims to tackle Nigeria’s soaring unemployment

The African Workforce Summit (AWS), the continent’s premier platform for professional development, has made plans to convene in Lagos in read more African Workforce Summit aims to tackle Nigeria’s soaring unemployment

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7 h. ago FCT police arrest 3 notorious kidnappers, gun runner, others in shootout

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three notorious kidnap suspects long wanted for a series of high-profile abductions and murders within the FCT and its environs, marking a major operational success in its ongoing effort to combat violent crimes. Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh, who made this […] The post FCT police arrest 3 notorious kidnappers, gun runner, others in shootout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Whitesands School emerges winners of Helmbridge Science Challenge 2025

as prize pool money hits one million naira Whitesands School, Lekki-Lagos, has emerged winner of the 2025 Helmbridge Science read more Whitesands School emerges winners of Helmbridge Science Challenge 2025

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8 h. ago 2027: Makinde’s presidential posters flood Dutse, major Jigawa towns

Tribune Online 2027: Makinde’s presidential posters flood Dutse, major Jigawa towns Presidential campaign posters of the Oyo State Governor, Chief Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, have flooded Dutse, the capital city of Jigawa State, as well as some local government headquarters and major towns across the state. 2027: Makinde’s presidential posters flood Dutse, major Jigawa towns Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Adefarasin: Brandishing stun guns to threaten is a crime — Lagos CP

Tribune Online Adefarasin: Brandishing stun guns to threaten is a crime — Lagos CP The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Owohunwa Jimoh, has said that using a stun gun to threaten or instill fear in another person is... Adefarasin: Brandishing stun guns to threaten is a crime — Lagos CP Tribune Online

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10 h. ago LG Poll: Bode George Urges Candidates To Intensify Campaigns

The former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has charged the PDP chairmanship and councillors candidates participating in the Lagos State local government election slated for July 12, 2025, to be courageous and intensify their campaigns. Chief George gave this charge on Wednesday at his office in Ikoyi, when […]

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12 h. ago Eagles Goalkeeper Nwabali, Car Rental Agent At Loggerheads After Father’s Funeral

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is presently at loggerheads with a car rental company, Klin Deal Resources over an alleged breach of contract after hiring its vehicle he earlier intended to travel with to his hometown for his father’s funeral on June, 7th at Okwuzi, Rivers State. An agent of the company, Franklin Opara claimed […]

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15 h. ago Rwanda and DRC agree draft peace deal to end eastern Congo fighting

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to a draft peace deal aimed at ending the violent conflict read more Rwanda and DRC agree draft peace deal to end eastern Congo fighting

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15 h. ago NCSP DG backs expansion drive of Chinese enterprises in Nigeria

The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has undertaken working visits to two major Chinese companies operating in Nigeria, Golden Diamond Limited and Choice International Group (CIG), as part of ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral trade and industrial collaboration between both nations. During his visit to Golden Diamond Limited, a manufacturing company […] The post NCSP DG backs expansion drive of Chinese enterprises in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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