4 h. ago Man flies 120 times without paying while posing as flight attendant

A 35-year-old American man has been found guilty of impersonating a flight attendant at least 120 times in order to avoid having to pay for plane tickets. Federal prosecutors accused Tirone Alexander of entering the secure area of an airport under false pretences and committing wire fraud at least 120 times between 2018 and 2024. […] The post Man flies 120 times without paying while posing as flight attendant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago MSCI says it needs more time to assess Nigeria’s forex reforms

MSCI Inc. said it needs more time to assess the impact of foreign exchange reforms in Nigeria, suggesting the global read more MSCI says it needs more time to assess Nigeria’s forex reforms

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8 h. ago Tanzania High Commissioner moves to boost trade with Nigeria

Selestine Gervas Kakele, the Tanzania High Commissioner to Nigeria has announced a plan to establish seamless flight between the two read more Tanzania High Commissioner moves to boost trade with Nigeria

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9 h. ago Anambra UBE board chair praises Soludo for clearing matching grant arrears

Tribune Online Anambra UBE board chair praises Soludo for clearing matching grant arrears The chairperson of Universal Basic Education board in Anambra State, Dr. Vera Nwadinobi, has praised the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo for the payment of its three years arears of matching grants owed by previous administration. Anambra UBE board chair praises Soludo for clearing matching grant arrears Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Missing luggage: Court to entertain $4,000 breach of contract suit against Virgin Atlantic, Oct 22

Tribune Online Missing luggage: Court to entertain $4,000 breach of contract suit against Virgin Atlantic, Oct 22 The matter, earlier scheduled for hearing on Friday, was adjourned after the defendant, Virgin Atlantic, failed to file its defence within the court's stipulated timeframe. Missing luggage: Court to entertain $4,000 breach of contract suit against Virgin Atlantic, Oct 22 Tribune Online

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16 h. ago North Carolina declares ‘Igbo day’ to honour Nigeria’s south

The state of North Carolina in the United States has formally declared June 14 as Igbo Day, paying tribute to read more North Carolina declares ‘Igbo day’ to honour Nigeria’s south-east community

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16 h. ago Iseyin Health College Provost urges new students to serve humanity

Tribune Online Iseyin Health College Provost urges new students to serve humanity The Provost of Iseyin College of Science and Health Technology, Professor Oluwasogo Olalubi, has charged new students of the institution to use their time in the school—and beyond—to serve humanity and transform their society. He made the call during the 2025 Matriculation Ceremony of the College, held at Ajelanwa Village, Iseyin, Oyo State. He urged […] Iseyin Health College Provost urges new students to serve humanity Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Preserving our heritage: The urgent need for documentation, storytelling

Tribune Online Preserving our heritage: The urgent need for documentation, storytelling In our fast-paced world, where the present constantly demands attention and the future races toward us, the past is often neglected. I have said it repeatedly: we do not document our stories well enough. The painstaking nature of the process is understandable, it demands time, effort, and emotional investment. Yet, as we witness the rapid […] Preserving our heritage: The urgent need for documentation, storytelling Tribune Online

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19 h. ago AML/CFT regimes: CBN tightens compliance obligations of financial institutions

On April 17, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), through a letter referenced CMD/DIR/PUB/LTI/001/001, reminded all banks, payment service read more AML/CFT regimes: CBN tightens compliance obligations of financial institutions

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20 h. ago Zamfara Govt resumes payment of monthly allowances to 5,080 Imams

From John Bassey, Gusau Zamfara State Executive Council has approved the resumption payment of monthly allowances for 5,080 imams and Ladans ( Muezzins) across the state. In a statement issued by the State Commissioner for information, Mahmud Mohammed Dantawasa said the allowances, which had previously been suspended would not only resume but with improved provisions, […] The post Zamfara Govt resumes payment of monthly allowances to 5,080 Imams appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago FG Pays N1. 2trn Pension Arrears As Retirees Receive Additional Pension Boost

In a move to clear the accrued pension of workers who retired from federal civil service, the federal government has, so far, settled about N1.2 trillion of its arrears to the concerned retirees across the country. The payment made was from the inception of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), precisely, in 2004 to the first […]

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22 h. ago Prof. Lere Baale Calls For Reforms In Healthcare, Leadership

The president of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy and CEO of Business School Netherlands International in Nigeria, Prof. Lere Baale, has called for transformative action in Nigeria’s healthcare and workplace leadership landscapes. He made the calls on Thursday during the Afrihealth Conferences and Exhibitions and the Premium Times Employability Summit 2025 – two high-profile events […]

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23 h. ago USSD: 13 banks clear debts as new billing policy takes effect

By Chinenye Anuforo Thirteen commercial banks have fully settled their outstanding Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) service debts to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). The remaining three banks are nearing completion of their payments, having cleared over 95% of their respective debts. This disclosure was made by Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications […] The post USSD: 13 banks clear debts as new billing policy takes effect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Akume salutes Tinubu’s visit to Benue, pledges to work for lasting peace

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for his recent visit to Benue State, describing it as a courageous and timely initiative aimed at tackling the persistent conflicts plaguing the region. Akume pledged his full commitment to collaborate with all key stakeholders to […] The post Akume salutes Tinubu’s visit to Benue, pledges to work for lasting peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Of Persians, Jews and Others, and the relentless march of History

These are turbulent times. It is high season for the public commentariat. In Yelewata, near Makurdi, in Benue State, two read more Of Persians, Jews and Others, and the relentless march of History

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26 h. ago Not The Iran We Thought It Was: What Has Changed In The Persian Gulf

On paper, it looked like a mismatch. Iran is not only one of the oldest and most established places in the Persian Gulf but also at least 75 times the size of Israel, with a population nine to  10 times larger. Size for size, it’s a modern-day David and Goliath match-up, with ancient history squarely […]

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27 h. ago Court Orders Businessman To Pay N89,000 For Alcoholic Drinks

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse, Abuja, ordered a businessman, Ikenna Ezeudu, to pay N89,000 to Mr John Ani for the alcoholic beverages he bought from him. The Magistrates’ Ekpenyong Inyang also ordered Ezeudu to provide a surety to sign an undertaking to pay back the money by July. She added that if Ezeudu failed […]

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27 h. ago TCN reports 86 towers vandalism in 2024, 26 completely destroyed

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said 86 towers were vandalised in 2024, with 26 completely brought down. Mr. Ali Sharifa, general manager, Transmission Service at TCN, disclosed this during a presentation on infrastructure vandalism at a workshop organised for Power Correspondents in Keffi. He said 2024 and 2025 have been the most trying times […] The post TCN reports 86 towers vandalism in 2024, 26 completely destroyed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago AMID RISING INSECURITY: Armed Forces Committed To Your Safety, Federal Gov’t Assures Nigerians

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians not to see the Nigerian Armed Forces as a foreign entity but as a force for protection. He said it was time for Nigerians to reclaim ownership of the Armed Forces and see it as an integral part of our national family. The […]

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34 h. ago We’ve suffered 115 bird strikes in 5 years —Onyema, Air Peace CEO 

By Chinelo Obogo   The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has made a disturbing disclosure that his company suffered 115 bird strikes in the last five years. But despite the challenge, he said the airline has three serviceable airplanes on standby at any point in time to address the long-standing issue of […] The post We’ve suffered 115 bird strikes in 5 years —Onyema, Air Peace CEO  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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