35 m. ago Foundation Empowers Varsity Graduate With N28.5m Agribusiness Grants

In a bold move to bolster youth-led innovation in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation has awarded grants to 18 outstanding graduates from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the University of Ilorin, and the University of Ibadan as part of its 2025 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP). The initiative, which […]

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1 hour ago PSG Oust Arsenal For Champions League Final Showdown With Inter Milan

Paris Saint-Germain weathered an early storm from Arsenal before goals from Fabián Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi secured a 2-1 victory, propelling them into the Champions League final on Wednesday. The French champions’ 3-1 aggregate triumph means they can finally win the coveted trophy for the first time when they face Italian heavyweights Inter Milan in […]

Sport

2 h. ago Kaduna police uncover illegal factory producing fake soya bean oil

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command announced on Wednesday the discovery of an illegal factory producing adulterated soya bean oil in Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area. According to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Mansir Hassan, a State Intelligence Department (SID) team, led by SP Sani Bello, acted on […] The post Kaduna police uncover illegal factory producing fake soya bean oil appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

3 h. ago No Pope From First Conclave Ballot As Black Smoke Seen At Sistine Chapel Chimney

After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney Wednesday evening, meaning that the cardinals were unable to choose a new Catholic Pontiff, who will succeed Pope Francis. Recalls that Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, March April 21, 2025, following ill-health. Crowds were gathered in their tens of thousands in St […]

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3 h. ago New Pope: Okpaleke Joins Conclave As Only Eligible Cardinal From Nigeria

Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke, the Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese in Anambra State, Nigeria, is currently participating in the 2025 papal conclave, the solemn and historic process to elect a new pope for the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Okpaleke, a respected figure in the Nigerian Catholic community, is the only eligible candidate from Nigeria among […]

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3 h. ago FCTA Adopts Pathfinding Model To End Violence Against Children

The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that it will adopt the pathfinding model to end violence against children across the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, stated t on Wednesday, on the sideline of the two-day ministerial-level Regional Meeting of the Pathfinding Global Alliance on Ending Violence […]

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3 h. ago Wema Bank Rewards Customers With N14m At 80th Anniversary Gala

Wema Bank has rewarded 88 loyal customers with over N14 million in cash prizes as part of its 80th anniversary. The bank’s ‘80-For-80’ campaign, which began on April 17, culminated in a grand gala event held in Lagos. During the event, eight customers each received N1 million, while 80 other lucky winners took home N80,000 […]

Economics

3 h. ago 2027: Opposition Coalition Talks Is Hallucination — Presidency

The Presidency has described reports of a growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections as a hallucination, insisting that no credible political party or figure has endorsed such a move. Special Adviser on Policy and Communications to the President, Daniel Bwala, speaking on the coalition, mocked the notion of an emerging alliance between […]

Politics

5 h. ago Reps Seek US Support For Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Gender Equity

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the US Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor and Cassandra Carrony, […]

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5 h. ago RCCG Overseer Adeboye In Plateau, Condoles State Gov’t Over Violent Attacks

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has expressed deep sympathy with the government and people of Plateau State over recent spate of violent attacks, declaring prophetically that the season of bloodshed has come to an end. Pastor Adeboye made this declaration when he paid a courtesy visit to […]

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5 h. ago Bill To Establish Specialised Agric Institutions Passes Second Reading In House of Reps

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for the second reading, a bill seeking to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, by expanding its mandate to establish specialised training institutions across the country to deepen national agricultural productivity capacity. The proposed legislation titled, “Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council […]

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5 h. ago NELFUND Boss Warns Institutions Against Sabotaging Student Loan Scheme

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr has warned institutions against hoarding information about the disbursement of student loans to beneficiaries. Sawyerr gave the warning in Abuja on Wednesday while speaking with journalists on the third day of a stakeholder engagement session/workshop on NELFUND system automation and loan application processes. […]

Events

6 h. ago New Pope: Only First Round Of Voting Takes Place Wednesday, Says Vatican

The Vatican has confirmed that only one round of voting will take place this Wednesday afternoon as the conclave to elect the next pope officially gets underway. Cardinals from around the world gathered earlier Wednesday in the Sistine Chapel, where they took a sacred oath of secrecy before the chapel doors were ceremonially closed with […]

Politics

6 h. ago Hafsoh Murder: 4 Witnesses Testify As Police Tender Human Parts, Other Exhibits In Court

The trial of five suspected murderers of a final year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Hafsoh Lawal, has commenced before a State High Court, sitting in Ilorin on Wednesday. During the proceedings, four witnesses, including a Police officer, father and a friend of the late Hafsoh, gave evidences before Justice Hannah Ajayi. […]

Events

7 h. ago Nigerian military capable of defeating terrorists – Defence Minister Badaru

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The federal government has dismissed claims that terrorists are gaining the upper hand in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, asserting that the Nigerian armed forces are well-equipped and actively working to neutralise Boko Haram and other criminal groups. Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, speaking at a ministerial briefing in Abuja, refuted House of Representatives’ […] The post Nigerian military capable of defeating terrorists – Defence Minister Badaru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NELFUND Debunks Alleged Diversion Of N54bn Student Loan Funds

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has debunked reports of alleged diversion of the scheme’s funds amounting to N54billion. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, stated this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee oversighting the agency, to clear its name of the alleged irregularities in the administration and disbursement of student […]

Politics

7 h. ago New Pope: Cardinals Take Oath Of Secrecy, Set For Voting In Conclave

A solemn hush fell over the Vatican as the world’s attention turned to the Sistine Chapel, where Catholic cardinals from across the globe took an oath of secrecy and commenced the sacred process of electing a new Pope. Gathered under Michelangelo’s breathtaking Renaissance frescoes, the cardinals filed into the chapel on Wednesday in a centuries-old […]

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8 h. ago COAS Oluyede Visits Yobe As Gov Buni Seeks Enhanced Synergy To Combat Insecurity

Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has called for an enhanced synergy between the Nigerian Army and Air Force in the fight against terrorism and other crimes in the country. He made the call on Wednesday when he received the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, who paid him a courtesy call […]

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8 h. ago Kogi Lawmaker Seeks Repeal Of 2007 Rent Law, Proposes New Tenancy Bill

The member representing Ankpa 1 state constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Akus Lawal, has proposed a Bill to repeal the existing Rent Control and Recovery of Residential Premises Law, 2007. The proposed legislation, titled Kogi State Tenancy Bill, 2025, was presented before the House on Wednesday, May 7. It aims to […]

Society

9 h. ago Edo Gov’t Directs Okpella Kingmakers To Begin Selection Of New Okuokpellagbe

The Etsako East local government council has officially directed the Okpella Traditional Council and kingmakers to commence the process of selecting a new Okuokpellagbe of Okpella following the dethronement of the former king, Engr. Lukeman Akemokue. In a letter seen by LEADERSHIP on Wednesday and addressed to the Most Senior Village Head (Daudu) in Okpella […]

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