97 m. ago Over 883 illegal refineries destroyed by pipeline protection firm in oil region

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), one of the oil protection firms in the Niger Delta, says it has so far read more Over 883 illegal refineries destroyed by pipeline protection firm in oil region

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2 h. ago French Presidential Hopeful Le Pen Banned 5 Years From Politics

French presidential hopeful and far-right figure-head, Marine Le Pen, has been banned from running for political office for five years after she was found guilty of embezzling European Union funds. Le Pen, her National Rally (RN) party and more than 20 of its members were convicted of using European Parliament money to pay staff who […]

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3 h. ago UNICEF urges hospitals to ensure readily available oxygen for newborns

The United Nations Children’s Fund has emphasised the importance of ensuring that hospitals, particularly Primary Healthcare Centers, have oxygen readily available for newborns who may need it. The UNICEF Health Manager for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) and HIV, Martin Dohlsten, made the call in an interview with the newsmen on Monday in Read More

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4 h. ago Aremu tackles OBJ, Obi, over comments on democracy dying in Africa, Nigeria

Endorses Tinubu for second term From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Foremost Nigerian labour leader and Director General of Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Issa Aremu, has tackled former President Olusegun Obasanjo and 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, over their recent comments that democracy was dying in Nigeria and Africa. Aremu […] The post Aremu tackles OBJ, Obi, over comments on democracy dying in Africa, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refining sites in the ongoing crackdown against crude oil theft (COT) as well as other associated crimes conducted in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) from March 24 to 30, 2025. Acting Deputy Director, 6 […] The post Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Soldiers destroy 18 illegal refineries in N’Delta, arrest 39 suspects

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army said it’s operatives have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta Region. Also, the Army said 60,000 litres of stolen products were seized during the crackdown against oil theft and related crimes in the region. It said the special operation, which lasted for six Read More

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5 h. ago Over 60,000 applied for 2025 MSME awards – Presidential aide

No fewer than 60,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs have registered their interest in the upcoming National MSMEs Award by submitting compelling videos to showcase their achievements and innovations. The Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation and MSME, Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Recall that on March 2, the Read More

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7 h. ago TETFund To Establish 18 New Innovation Hubs In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new Innovation Hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The executive secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […]

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7 h. ago Sahel Juntas Impose 0.5% Levy On Imports From Nigeria, Other ECOWAS Nations

Three Sahel countries ruled by military juntas – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger – have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member-nations, including Nigeria. The three countries, each ruled by military juntas that came to power through recent coups in 2023, had established the Alliance […]

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7 h. ago Rivers: 37 Secondary Schools To Participate In 2025 Education Champions’ League

A total of 37 secondary schools in Rivers State will participate in the second edition of the Education Champions’ League (ECL) quiz and debate competition. The schools, which are drawn from different parts of the state, will be competing for three awards, the Chief O.B Lulu Briggs award, the Professor Claude Ake award and the […]

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9 h. ago 2027: I’m ready to sacrifice my ambition for better candidate, says Adebayo

By Seyi Babalola Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has declared his willingness to step down his presidential aspiration in the 2027 elections in order for a better person to emerge as the party’s flag bearer. Adebayo made this statement on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources […] The post 2027: I’m ready to sacrifice my ambition for better candidate, says Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago From colonial shadows to democratic lights: Lessons for Nigeria’s elite transformation (3)

Fifty years after Professor Ayandele’s scathing critique of Nigeria’s “deluded hybrids” – the Western-educated elite who abandoned indigenous values without read more From colonial shadows to democratic lights: Lessons for Nigeria’s elite transformation (3)

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11 h. ago The recurring violence among secondary school students in Ibadan

Tribune Online The recurring violence among secondary school students in Ibadan AS if violence and lawlessness have become a new normal in this country, no fewer than 57 students of the Government Technical College in Orita Aperin, Ibadan, Oyo State, were recently apprehended by the police for allegedly invading CAC Grammar School, Ibadan, and causing significant property damage, especially to the school’s laboratory which is said […] The recurring violence among secondary school students in Ibadan Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Federal Gov’t Mobilises Pension Funds To Finance 5,000km Of Roads

The Nigerian government has announced plans to mobilise pension funds to finance the construction of 5,000 kilometres of roads. This plan has raised concerns about transparency and the potential risks of diverting retirees’ savings to build infrastructure projects. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the initiative during an online […]

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13 h. ago 2027: “I’m Ready To Step Down For Any Candidate Who Can Think Better Than Me, Fix Nigeria Problems” – SDP’s Adebayo

2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has expressed willingness to step down his 2027 ambition for any candidate who is ready to fix Nigeria’s problems. Adebayo emphasized that he will give up his ambition in the next election if SDP provide a better person who can lead the party and Nigeria […] The post 2027: “I’m Ready To Step Down For Any Candidate Who Can Think Better Than Me, Fix Nigeria Problems” – SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago I Nearly Gave Up On My 2023 Presidential Race During Naira Scarcity – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has narrated how he almost gave up on his presidential race and the motivation he received from a close ally, Aminu Massri, to make him remain in the race. Tinubu led this out on Saturday at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he […] The post I Nearly Gave Up On My 2023 Presidential Race During Naira Scarcity – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Benue monarch lauds UNICEF’s campaign against open defecation

A traditional ruler in Benue State, Tyo-or Tsambe Ward, Tyav Aondoakaa, has lauded the United Nations Children’s Fund and its partners for leading the campaign to end open defecation. He, therefore, called on his subjects to adopt the use of toilets to end open defecation in the state. The monarch spoke on Saturday at Gbem Read More

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16 h. ago 2023 presidential race: Tinubu reveals pressures, frustrations he faced

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he almost abandoned his 2023 presidential bid due to personal doubts and external pressures. He made the revelation at a special Iftar to his 73rd birthday at the Presidential Villa. In a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu recounted […] The post 2023 presidential race: Tinubu reveals pressures, frustrations he faced appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Nigerian boxer collapses, dies in ring during fight in Ghana

A  40-year-old Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was facing Accra-born John Mbanugu, nicknamed “Power” in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League. The sad incident occurred at the […] The post Nigerian boxer collapses, dies in ring during fight in Ghana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Labour Party’ll Use Anambra Guber Poll To Test 2027 Victory – Julius Abure

Labour Party (LP) National Chairman, Julius Abure, has stated that the party will use the upcoming Anambra governorship election in November as a test for its anticipated victory in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in Awka on Sunday during a forum organized by the party’s Directorate of Mobilization and Integration (DMI), Abure emphasised that the […] The post Labour Party’ll Use Anambra Guber Poll To Test 2027 Victory – Julius Abure appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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