60 m. ago Super Falcons’ Triumph Over Botswana Thrills Women Affairs Minister

The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman- Ibrahim, has expressed deep pride and excitement following the Super Falcons’ narrow but decisive 1–0 victory over Botswana in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), a result that secures Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals of the continental tournament. In a statement signed by […]

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62 m. ago 2027: Labour Party slams Peter Obi, declares presidential ticket open

By Seyi Babalola The Labour Party (LP) has declared its 2027 presidential ticket open, stating that no politician would be favoured. Abayomi Arabambi, the Labour Party’s National Publicity Secretary, made the statement during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday. Mr Peter Obi was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last general election. Obi, […] The post 2027: Labour Party slams Peter Obi, declares presidential ticket open appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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91 m. ago Habeeb’s Triumph: A Blind Man’s Unsual Journey To Seat Of Power

When others like me beg at bus stops, I walk into the Governor’s Office. Those are the searing words of Habeeb Soliu Babaoloye, a man who, despite losing his sight as a teenager, refused to lose his vision for a meaningful life. His story is centered around how he defied blindness to find purpose. Instead […]

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95 m. ago Wike: Anglican Church issues guidelines for receiving guests during services

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has issued official guidelines on the reception of politicians and government officials in church services and programmes across its parishes nationwide.  Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Revd Henry Ndukuba, signed and released the memo at the Episcopal Consultation held at […] The post Wike: Anglican Church issues guidelines for receiving guests during services appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago 2025 WAFCON: New era dawns for African women’s football with record prize money

The 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which kicked off on Saturday, July 5, is making global waves, attracting read more 2025 WAFCON: New era dawns for African women’s football with record prize money

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8 h. ago Anaemia in pregnancy: How simple blood test forecasts future health risks

Tribune Online Anaemia in pregnancy: How simple blood test forecasts future health risks Iron deficiency is ‘very common’ among healthy, low-risk pregnant women, with a notably higher prevalence on the African continent. When a woman becomes pregnant, her iron requirements increase almost tenfold to support foetal development as well as her own increased iron needs. Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia, a condition in which the body can’t […] Anaemia in pregnancy: How simple blood test forecasts future health risks Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Lawyers, Politicians Rally Behind Women’s Reserved Seat Bill

A powerful coalition of female politicians, lawyers and civic leaders has thrown its weight behind the ongoing push for the Women’s Reserved Seat Bill, describing it as a long-overdue legislative step to correct Nigeria’s alarming gender imbalance in politics. From the halls of the National Assembly to grassroots networks, female voices from across sectors are […]

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9 h. ago WAFCON: Women Affairs Minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Bostwana

From Juliana Taiwo- Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed immense pride and joy following the Super Falcons’ narrow 1–0 win over Botswana in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The victory secured Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious continental tournament. In a statement signed by her […] The post WAFCON: Women Affairs Minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Bostwana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FIBA confirms Nigeria, 14 others for U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2025

By Joe Apu With just a day to tip-off, the rosters of all participating teams have been confirmed ahead of the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2025, set to begin on today, July 12 in Brno, Czechia. The 12 players of Nigeria Junior D’Tigress and officials were cleared Friday ahead of the FIBA U19 […] The post FIBA confirms Nigeria, 14 others for U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Natasha’s Team Submits Court Verdict CTC To Senate, Says Lawmaker To Resume July 15

The legal team representing Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has served the leadership of the National Assembly with a certified true copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court judgement mandating her immediate recall to the Senate. In a strongly worded letter dated July 1, 2025, the lawyers also declared that the female Senator will resume […]

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11 h. ago NASS: Special seats for women  not financial burden on govt – Kalu 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that creating special seats for women in the Federal Legislature will not over burden the Federal Government financially. Kalu, according to a statement by his special assistant, on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, stated this delivering his remarks at a […] The post NASS: Special seats for women  not financial burden on govt – Kalu  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Constitution review: Reps warn of economic loss over women’s low representation

Tribune Online Constitution review: Reps warn of economic loss over women’s low representation "Nigeria could gain an increase of 9% in GDP growth by..." Constitution review: Reps warn of economic loss over women’s low representation Tribune Online

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15 h. ago After Supreme Court Victory, Okpebholo Vows To Probe Obaseki

Barely forty-eight hours after the Supreme Court affirmed his election, Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo, on Friday announced that a commission of inquiry will be set up to probe the immediate-past administration of Mr Godwin Obaseki. Okpeholo disclosed this while addressing party leaders, youths, market women, civil servants, professional bodies and other groups at […]

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17 h. ago Gender Equality Fund Project To Reduce Prevalence Of HIV, TB, Others

The Gender Equality Fund Project has been launched in Lagos State to reduce the prevalence of HIV, TB, and Malaria in the state. The project brought together key stakeholders with the three implementing partner organisations: Sustainable Impact and Development (SID) Initiative, Hall of Care and Good Humanitarian Initiative (HCHI), and Biola Ariyo Youth and Women […]

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18 h. ago WAFCON: Women affairs minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Botswana

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed immense pride and joy following the Super Falcons’ narrow 1–0 win over Botswana in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The victory secured Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious continental tournament. In a statement signed by her […] The post WAFCON: Women affairs minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Botswana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Enugu community stages protest land grabbing, sends SOS to governor, LG boss

By Lukman Olabiyi Residents of Umuezenevu Village in the Ibute-Egede autonomous community of Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, has staged protest  over alleged illegal encroachment and destruction of their ancestral land by suspected estate developers. The protesters, comprising men, women, youths, and community leaders, marched from Awele Udeh Civic Hall in Umuezenevu to the […] The post Enugu community stages protest land grabbing, sends SOS to governor, LG boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago 2027: ‘They’ll roast corn, eat at mama put’ — I Go Dye shades politicians over fake humility

Tribune Online 2027: ‘They’ll roast corn, eat at mama put’ — I Go Dye shades politicians over fake humility He warned that this show of humility is always fake and short-lived, as many of these politicians disappear from 2027: ‘They’ll roast corn, eat at mama put’ — I Go Dye shades politicians over fake humility Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Deji Adeyanju’s Firm Gifts Law School Best Graduating Students N8m Cash

An Abuja-based lawyer and social critic, Deji Adeyanju, has gifted two best graduating students of the Nigerian Law School N8m cash to appreciate your academic feats. Adeyanju presented the monetary rewards on behalf of his law firm on Friday when the duo visited the firm’s office in Abuja. Oluwabusayo Ifonlaja Esq, who emerged as the […]

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20 h. ago Deji Adeyanju’s Firm Gifts Law School Best Graduating Students N8m Cash

An Abuja-based lawyer and social critic, Deji Adeyanju, has gifted two best graduating students of the Nigerian Law School N8m cash to appreciate their academic feats. Adeyanju presented the monetary rewards on behalf of his law firm on Friday when the duo visited the firm’s office in Abuja. Oluwabusayo Ifonlaja Esq, who emerged as the […]

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20 h. ago Benue Killings: UNFPA provides health delivery, antenatal care services, others to Benue IDP’s

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), a non-governmental organization has provided health delivery services to 10 women, Antenatal Care Services to read more Benue Killings: UNFPA provides health delivery, antenatal care services, others to Benue IDP’s

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