3 h. ago Premier League: Arsenal’s Title Chase Suffers Setback After Home Defeat To West Ham

Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a hammer blow as Jarrod Bowen’s goal just before halftime gave London rivals West Ham United a surprise 1-0 away victory on Saturday. Bowen headed in from close range in the 44th minute and Arsenal’s feeble attack, missing a host of injured forwards, never looked like salvaging anything as […]

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5 h. ago Edo cocoa farmers battle produce thieves; many reported killed

From Tony Osauzo, Benin A heavy clash has reportedly occurred between cocoa farmers and some produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State last Friday night. It was learnt that many people were feared killed and houses burnt in the attack and counter-attacks that occurred on […] The post Edo cocoa farmers battle produce thieves; many reported killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Hamas releases final living hostages under first phase of Gaza ceasefire 

Tribune Online Hamas releases final living hostages under first phase of Gaza ceasefire  Shoham, who was abducted from Kibbutz Be’eri along with his family, was the last of his relatives to be freed after his wife, children, and mother-in-law were released in November 2023. Mengistu, an Israeli from Ashkelon, had crossed into Gaza in 2014. Hamas releases final living hostages under first phase of Gaza ceasefire  Tribune Online

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11 h. ago MKO Abiola’s Son Speaks Out After IBB’s Revelation On June 12 Election Annulment

Abdulmumuni Abiola, son of Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, has opened up about his feelings on former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida’s acknowledgment that his father won the June 12, 1993, presidential election. Abdulmumuni, in a chat with Punch, noted that emotions are still raw as he recalls the events surrounding the annulled election. “I remember after […] The post MKO Abiola’s Son Speaks Out After IBB’s Revelation On June 12 Election Annulment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Praise for “remarkable progress” of Rugby School Nigeria’s “world

Rugby School Global is delighted to report outstanding progress on the development of Rugby School Nigeria, following a site visit to its state-of-the-art campus at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. With the school set to welcome its first A Level students this September, and the full senior school opening in September 2026, excitement continues to build Read More

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11 h. ago AIT, Channels TV apologise to DSS over reports on Lagos Assembly Incident

Africa Independent Television and Channels Television have publicly apologised to the Department of State Services over their reports on the agency’s involvement in the Lagos State House of Assembly crisis on February 17. AIT News, in an official statement during its News Hour program, retracted its initial report clarifying that its reporting was based on Read More

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13 h. ago FG to employ health workers, engage diaspora to curb japa syndrome – Minister

The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, said on Friday that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to providing adequate and qualitative healthcare delivery for all Nigerians. The minister disclosed that part of the Federal Government’s plan to tackle the challenge of brain drain in the health sector is to recruit more health professionals Read More

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14 h. ago My husband behaves foolishly; he vowed to deal with me —Wife

Tribune Online My husband behaves foolishly; he vowed to deal with me —Wife •She made our children hawk goods at motor park —Husband A woman, Barakat, has sought for the dissolution of her 11-year-old wedlock to her husband, Alimi, whom she accused of being irresponsible, stubborn, and unforgiving. She added that he was violent. Barakat stated that Alimi always gave excuses not to be responsible for their children’s […] My husband behaves foolishly; he vowed to deal with me —Wife Tribune Online

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15 h. ago NYSC, Terraskills To Train 10,000 Corps Members On Digital Skills

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has partnered an Abuja based ICT school, Terraskills Learning Systems, and Ecobank to equip 10,000 Corps members with cutting-edge digital skills in 2025. The announcement was made by the General Manager of Terraskills Learning Systems, Donald Ejieke, at a joint press conference in Abuja. According to Ejieke, the strategic […]

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19 h. ago Four months after, justice not in sight over abduction, murder of Anambra man

• Deceased’s family, community petition IGP, accuse police of complicity, shoddy investigation • Widow wails: How will I cater for the six children he left behind?   By Dickson Okafor Since October 28, 2024, grief settled on the people of Umego Village, Awgbu in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, when one of […] The post Four months after, justice not in sight over abduction, murder of Anambra man appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Family of Ebonyi woman allegedly killed by husband vows to get justice

As domestic violence spreads more doom • ‘Why you should flee when your partner becomes violent’   From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Domestic violence has become a disturbing issue globally. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF said one out of every three women has experienced one form of violence or the other.     Agbakaba said […] The post Family of Ebonyi woman allegedly killed by husband vows to get justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Long school hours, heavy homework drain children amid exploitative fees

For many Nigerian parents, the pursuit of quality education for their children has become a frustrating struggle. The soaring costs of non-reusable textbooks, extended school hours, excessive homework, and exploitative fees, for them, appear to be a conspiracy designed to drain their resources. CHIJIOKE IREMEKA reports on the growing outrage among parents amid calls for Read More

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23 h. ago Mother Of Singer The Notorious B.I.G, Voletta Wallace, Dies At 78

Voletta Wallace, mother of hip-hop legend The Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at the age of 78. She died in the early hours of Friday at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, according to Monroe County officials. While initially dismissive of her son’s music—once referring to it as “noise”—Wallace became a driving force in preserving his […]

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24 h. ago Kaduna: Group set to train 10,000 almajiri children in farming

Tribune Online Kaduna: Group set to train 10,000 almajiri children in farming Plagued by the menace of out-of-school syndrome bedeviling the country, especially in the Northern states, a group has launched an innovative programme aimed at empowering Almajiri children in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of the programme at Arewa House Kaduna, the Group Head of Nutriment Investment Hub, Mr Dauda Oche, said the programme was designed […] Kaduna: Group set to train 10,000 almajiri children in farming Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Nvidia unveils AI platform to simplify sign language learning

Tribune Online Nvidia unveils AI platform to simplify sign language learning The platform, called Signs, was developed in collaboration with the American Society for Deaf Children and creative agency Hello Monday. Nvidia unveils AI platform to simplify sign language learning Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Ogbe Stadium tragedy: Gov Okpebholo  expresses condolences, chides PDP for celebrating death of Pius Etim 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, expressed deep sadness and condolences to the family of Pius Etim, a young man who tragically lost his life due to an unfortunate incident on Thursday evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, following a heavy rainfall. A heavy wind that preceded the […] The post Ogbe Stadium tragedy: Gov Okpebholo  expresses condolences, chides PDP for celebrating death of Pius Etim  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Blind vice principal, wife struggle to teach 363 students in Abia school

The Vice Principal of Ozuitem Community Secondary School in Abia State, despite being visually impaired, reportedly single-handedly teaches students in the absence of teachers, education activist and CEO of Educare, Alex Onyia, revealed. Onyia, in a video and post on Friday via X, said he was moved to tears after witnessing the blind vice principal Read More

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32 h. ago NAPTIP begins probe of ECWA clergy over alleged sexual assault

Tribune Online NAPTIP begins probe of ECWA clergy over alleged sexual assault The senior clergyman was alleged to have suddenly turned into a sexual predator, harassing female staff members of the church with the intent of taking undue advantage of them to exploit them sexually. NAPTIP begins probe of ECWA clergy over alleged sexual assault Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Bauchi contributes 54,000 cases of malnourished children – UNICEF Chief of field

Says Lack of Vaccination Makes Malnourished Children More Vulnerable In Bauchi Urges Bauchi Council Chairmen To Step Up Vaccinations Of Children To Curb Rising Malnutrition From Paul Orude Bauchi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Bauchi State contributes an alarming 54, 000 cases of malnourished children to the nation’s burden. This revelation was made […] The post Bauchi contributes 54,000 cases of malnourished children – UNICEF Chief of field appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Gov Eno Pledges To Sustain Late Wife’s Legacies Beyond Tenure

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has promised that the legacies of touching the lives of the less-privileged children, the aged and the downtrodden enunciated by his late wife, Pastor Patience Eno, would be sustained, even after his tenure. Governor Eno also lauded his daughter, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, who had assumed the role […]

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