2 h. ago National Youth Games: We‘ll not settle for less in Asaba – Sabina Chikere

“The 9th National Youth Games is not going to be an exception, Edo State is going to Asaba to win, we are going there for business.” These are the words of the Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, (ESSC) Sabina Chikere, to Nigerians on Team Edo goal at the highly […] The post National Youth Games: We‘ll not settle for less in Asaba – Sabina Chikere appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Strikes: FG begins negotiations with major health sector unions

…inaugurates committee From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government has commenced the moves to avert further industrial breakdown in the healthcare sector as witnessed recently due to renumeration and other welfare related issues.  Alaba Balogun, Head, Information & Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in a statement, indicated that the Coordinating Minister […] The post Strikes: FG begins negotiations with major health sector unions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Sen. Nenadi Usman welcomes Abuja High Court judgement affirming Abure’s tenure expiration

From Idu Jude, Abuja   The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has welcomed the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025, which dismissed a case filed by Mr. Julius Abure against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Friday, Senator Usman described […] The post Sen. Nenadi Usman welcomes Abuja High Court judgement affirming Abure’s tenure expiration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau

The Federal Government Has Disbursed Financial Assistance To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau State Under The Renewed Hope Cash Transfer Programme, Officials Confirmed On Friday. Coordinator Of The National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) In Plateau State, Mrs. Mary Fom, Disclosed This Development During A One-Day Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting Held In Jos. She Explained That The […] The post FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a critical roundtable focused on implementing the Zaria Declaration on Strengthening Local Governance and Empowering Traditional Institutions, key stakeholders have issued an urgent call for the National Assembly to take immediate legislative action on constituency projects. They emphasised the pressing need to establish a robust legal framework to regulate constituency […] The post Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago WHO approves SC Johnson spatial repellent to combat mosquito

By Chinenye Anuforo The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a policy recommendation for spatial repellents as an innovative solution to combat diseases like malaria, a milestone that comes after more than a decade of work by SC Johnson. Malaria kills more than 600,000 people every year. Spatial repellents are a new type of vector […] The post WHO approves SC Johnson spatial repellent to combat mosquito-borne diseases appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Catholic Bishop calls on Tinubu, Okpebholo to rescue 2 abducted Seminarians on viral video with human skull

From Tony Osauzo, Be+)%nin The Bishop of the Auchi Diocese of the Catholic Church, Bishop Gabriel Dunia, yesterday, called on President Bola Tinubu, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo and all security agencies in the country to do the needful and help rescue two Seminarians abducted from the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Minor […] The post Catholic Bishop calls on Tinubu, Okpebholo to rescue 2 abducted Seminarians on viral video with human skull appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Catholic Diocese Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention Over Kidnap 2 Seminarians

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Edo State, on Friday, appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Monday Okpebholo and security agencies to help with the release two seminarians of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi-Agenebode who were kidnapped 35 days ago on the night of Thursday 10th of July 2025. In a recent viral […]

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17 h. ago Surprise As AI Issues Unsolicited Certificate Of Recognition To Lebanese Engineer In Nigeria

A Lebanese engineer working in Nigeria, Mazen Kalassina, has become the subject of international curiosity after receiving a spontaneous certificate from an artificial intelligence (AI) system, an event some observers said was unprecedented. In June 2025, ChatGPT, a widely used AI language model, issued a Certificate of Distinction to Engr. Mazen Kalassina without any prompt […]

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18 h. ago ‘Rescue Kidnapped Seminarians’, Edo Bishop Tells Tinubu, Security Agencies

A viral video shows two young children clutching a human skull, crying, and pleading for their release while surrounded by gun-wielding men. The post ‘Rescue Kidnapped Seminarians’, Edo Bishop Tells Tinubu, Security Agencies appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Johnvents shops for N5bn from series 1 & 2 commercial paper issuance

Johnvents Industries is targeting to raise N5billion from its ongoing series 1 & 2 non-interest Commercial Paper (CP) issuance. The read more Johnvents shops for N5bn from series 1 & 2 commercial paper issuance

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19 h. ago Falcons’ Bonuses Fully Paid, $100,000 Presidential Gift, Apartments In Progress — NSC

Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon Bukola Olopade has debunked reports that the Super Falcons have not received their tournament bonuses, insisting that all entitlements have been paid except for a few cases affected by banking issues. Speaking on Arise News TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ on Friday, Olopade said he had personally confirmed […]

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19 h. ago NAICOM Sets July 2026 Deadline For New Insurance Capital Requirements

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has granted insurers and reinsurers a 12-month window to meet the new Minimum Capital Requirements (MCR) introduced under the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. According to a circular issued by the Commission, all operators must comply with the revised MCR and applicable Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework on or […]

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20 h. ago Yahoo boy dies after drinking ‘Juju’, herbalist flees in Nasarawa

From Abel Leonard, Lafia A supposed money-making charm has turned fatal in Nasarawa State, leaving a suspected Internet fraudster dead, his accomplice battling for life, and the herbalist who prepared it now on the run. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed that the incident happened in the Mararaba area after the deceased, identified simply as […] The post Yahoo boy dies after drinking ‘Juju’, herbalist flees in Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Dangote speaks after truck driver knocked down BBNaija Phyna’s sister

By Seyi Babalola Dangote Group has spoken after their truck knocked down Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna, in an accident in Auchi, Edo State. The firm announced this in a statement released on Thursday via its X account, after public indignation and calls for justice for Ruth. On […] The post Dangote speaks after truck driver knocked down BBNaija Phyna’s sister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised the alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation said it has recorded over 1,500 suspected cases from mid-June to early August in three Ministry of Health […] The post Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has rejected the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) programme, describing it as a distraction and a scheme that could perpetually enslave workers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, said members of the association do not require loans […] The post Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago After Accident, Gov Radda Embarks On Medical Leave, Transmits Power To Deputy

Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda will begin a three-week medical leave on Monday, August 18, 2025, following an accident that required medical attention. In a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Bala Salisu Zango, yesterday, the governor thanked the people of Katsina for their prayers, support and understanding during this period. “Taking […]

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