75 m. ago Gaming, gambling addiction: A growing societal burden needing urgent attention

Tribune Online Gaming, gambling addiction: A growing societal burden needing urgent attention By Vivian Ihechu (NAN) In Nigeria, a silent and rapidly escalating crisis—Gaming and Gambling Addiction—is overwhelmingly affecting public health and social well-being, particularly among the youth. Physical ailments like hypertension, diabetes and cancer often overshadow public health discussions, but mental and social well-being are emerging as critical, often-overlooked, drivers of risky behaviours such as problem […] Gaming, gambling addiction: A growing societal burden needing urgent attention Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Gov Adeleke commends Osun lawmaker for empowering 700 entrepreneurs

Tribune Online Gov Adeleke commends Osun lawmaker for empowering 700 entrepreneurs Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, has launched a Revolving Loan Empowerment Scheme aimed at supporting over 700 small business owners and entrepreneurs in his constituency. Gov Adeleke commends Osun lawmaker for empowering 700 entrepreneurs Tribune Online

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5 h. ago It’s psychological warfare on Nigerians – Keyamo mocks new ‘coalition’ party

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said All Democratic Alliance (ADA), a new party seeking registration, is not a coalition against President Bola Tinubu as widely speculated. Keyamo stated this in an X post on Friday. He was reacting to reports that the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) has […] The post It’s psychological warfare on Nigerians – Keyamo mocks new ‘coalition’ party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NCAA empowers airport communities’ youth with aviation skills

Tribune Online NCAA empowers airport communities’ youth with aviation skills The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has flagged off the implementation of the Federal Government's National Youth Development Directive programme, introducing the Aviation Upskilling Development Programme (AUDP) approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in February 2025.  NCAA empowers airport communities’ youth with aviation skills Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Four confirmed dead as Osun communities renew hostilities over boundary dispute

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Four persons have been confirmed dead in a renewed clash between Esa-Oke and Ido-Ayegunle in Obokun Local Government of Osun State. The two communities had been at loggerhead since January 30, 2025, when the hostility began and Governor Ademola Adeleke intervened, promising to settle the dispute. The panel constituted by the […] The post Four confirmed dead as Osun communities renew hostilities over boundary dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago “Tinubu Should Take Responsibility For Killing Of Over 200 In Benue Because He Failed To Protect Them” — SDP’s Adebayo

Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has laid the blame for the recent massacre in Benue State squarely at the feet of President Bola Tinubu. Adebayo said the President must take full responsibility for the attack that claimed over 200 lives in several communities last Friday. Speaking with news […] The post “Tinubu Should Take Responsibility For Killing Of Over 200 In Benue Because He Failed To Protect Them” — SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago ChatGPT may be eroding users’ critical thinking skills — MIT Study

OpenAI’s ChatGPT may be limiting users’ ability to think critically, according to a recent Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Study. read more ChatGPT may be eroding users’ critical thinking skills — MIT Study

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9 h. ago Dispute over mining royalties sparks tension in Enugu communities

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Tension is rising in Iwollo Omashi kingdom, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as some aggrieved youths accuse their traditional rulers and leaders of corruption and failure to protect the people’s interests in a mining deal. The kingdom, made up of four autonomous communities, Iwollo Omashi, Aguobu Iwollo, Owolloti Iwollo, […] The post Dispute over mining royalties sparks tension in Enugu communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Senator Katung meets CAN, JNI leaders, sues for peace, unity in Southern Kaduna

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district, Sunday Marshall Katung has appealed to religious leaders to continue to preach the gospel of peace and unity across Kaduna State, particularly in Southern Kaduna communities. Senator Katung made the appeal at a meeting with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) […] The post Senator Katung meets CAN, JNI leaders, sues for peace, unity in Southern Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Tinubu poised to promote youth development through sports — Minister

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Minister of Youth Development, Ayo Olawande, has assured the youth of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment towards their development through sports. Olawande stated this yesterday when he received in audience Chairman of Royal CBS Group, Khalifah Onu Chairman Royal CBS Group ahead of the forthcoming Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) competition, to […] The post Tinubu poised to promote youth development through sports — Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Free fuel: Keke riders rue Abia Speaker’s empowerment programme, say it solves no problem

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Tricycle operators in Aba, Abia State, have decried the free fuel programme of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Emmanuel Emeruwa, describing it as a charade and one that solves no problem. Rt. Hon Emeruwa had earlier in the week announced he was going to give free […] The post Free fuel: Keke riders rue Abia Speaker’s empowerment programme, say it solves no problem appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Senator Katung urges religious leaders to promote peace in Southern Kaduna

Tribune Online Senator Katung urges religious leaders to promote peace in Southern Kaduna Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, the senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, has appealed to religious leaders to continue to preach the gospel of peace and unity across Kaduna State, particularly in Southern Kaduna communities. Senator Katung urges religious leaders to promote peace in Southern Kaduna Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Nasarawa, FG youth Ministry strengthen collaboration on development initiatives

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has deepened its partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development following a high-powered courtesy visit to Abuja on Thursday. This was disclosed on Friday by Eche Amos, Head of Public Relations of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, […] The post Nasarawa, FG youth Ministry strengthen collaboration on development initiatives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Southern Kaduna youths dissociate self from plan to recall Senator Katung

Tribune Online Southern Kaduna youths dissociate self from plan to recall Senator Katung The Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU ) national youth wing has distanced itself from the attempted plan by a group to recall Senator Sunday Katung. In a statement issued by Comrade Solomon Simon ,National Coordinator, Comrade Aruwa Alhassan, Secretary General and Comrade Isah Emmanuel Anjadick, National P.R.O noted that as mother umbrella body of southern […] Southern Kaduna youths dissociate self from plan to recall Senator Katung Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Minister hands over skills acquisition centre to Youth Ministry

Tribune Online Minister hands over skills acquisition centre to Youth Ministry Minister of Regional Development, Engineer Abubakar Momoh has formally handed over the Skills Acquisition Centre in Agadagba-Obon, Ese-Odo LGA, Ondo State to the Federal Ministry of Youth Development for completion and use. Minister hands over skills acquisition centre to Youth Ministry Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Benue killings: Idoma forum seeks inclusion in rehabilitation efforts

Tribune Online Benue killings: Idoma forum seeks inclusion in rehabilitation efforts “The communities of Agatu, Apa, and Otukpo have experienced devastating losses, with over 2,000 lives lost since these challenges began. Benue killings: Idoma forum seeks inclusion in rehabilitation efforts Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Ekiti Building Youths To Contribute To State Devt, Says Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has said that his administration is prioritising youth development so that young people can become active contributors to the state’s development and progress. He said the government’s programmes and policies are being supported by action to enhance the development and empowerment of Ekiti youths. He spoke yesterday in Ado Ekiti, […]

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16 h. ago Commission Distributes Agric Inputs To Abia Rural Women Farmers

Abia State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ASOPADEC) has stopped selling bundles of improved cassava stems and packs of maize seed to rural women farmers in some communities in the Ukwa East local government area. Handing over the inputs to the women yesterday, the general manager of the ASOPADEC, Ven. Dr Joshua Onyeike said the […]

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20 h. ago Prosperity of any nation depends on women, girls empowerment –EU envoy, Mignot

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has said that the secret to prosperity of any nation depends on its capacity to empower women and girls. He said every nation that has been able to empower its women and girls in their political, social and economic life, and […] The post Prosperity of any nation depends on women, girls empowerment –EU envoy, Mignot appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Women’s Empowerment Crucial For Sustainable Development – EU Envoy

The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has tied the secret to prosperity for any nation to its capacity to empower women and girls. He stated that every nation that has been able to empower its women and girls in their political, social, and economic lives and protect them from abuses […]

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