1 hour ago Marine Le Pen convicted of fraud, banned from office for five years

The leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, Marine Le Pen, has been banned from running for political office for five years after a French court found her guilty of embezzling European Union funds, CNN reported on Monday. The court also sentenced her to four years in prison, two of which were suspended, and imposed Read More

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2 h. ago New Horizons Champions Inclusion With Lifetime Job For Visually Impaired Corps Member

In a remarkable show of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and commitment to inclusion, New Horizons Nigeria has offered a lifetime employment opportunity to Olayinka Akinbiyi, a visually impaired National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. This initiative reflects the organization’s dedication to ensuring that physically challenged individuals are given equal opportunities in the workplace. Olayinka, who […]

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2 h. 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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3 h. ago Paul Obukohwo: Group suggests tripartite investigation panel to unravel cause of death

From Ben Dunno A group, Victims Right Protection Initiatives (VRPI), has called for a thorough investigation into the remote and immediate causes of death of a 24-year-old upcoming artist, Paul Obukohwo, while in police custody, in order to establish the truth in the claim and counter-claim on the cause of death by the Delta State […] The post Paul Obukohwo: Group suggests tripartite investigation panel to unravel cause of death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 TREXM Holdings Launches CSR Initiative To Impact 100 Nigerian Students

TREXM Holdings is on a mission to unlock the potential of Nigeria’s youth through impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives read more TREXM Holdings Launches CSR Initiative To Impact 100 Nigerian Students

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5 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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6 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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6 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Establish Renewed Hope Cultural Villages Nationwide

The Federal Government has announced intentions to create ‘Renewed Hope Cultural Villages’ in all 36 states to enhance Nigeria’s vibrant cultural heritage and stimulate the creative sector. Special Assistant to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Abiola Jagunlabi, in an interview with journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, revealed that this initiative […]

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8 h. ago Federal Gov’t Prioritises Irrigation To Boost Food Security – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Makurdi Irrigation Project under the Lower Benue River Basin Authority, reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to enhancing food production through irrigation and dry-season farming. The minister said that the initiative aligns with the administration’s broader goal of achieving national food security. Speaking […]

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8 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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8 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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8 h. ago Zero Waste Day: Senate Backs Moves To Engage 30m Youths By 5GEE Ecocitizen Campaign

In celebration of the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, Nigeria is set to showcase the 5GEE Ecocitizen campaign aimed at engaging over 30 million youths across more than 8,000 electoral wards in the country. The initiative, which enjoys the support of the Senate, seeks to mobilise more than 10 million community Eco-citizen Marshalls and […]

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8 h. ago Diri appoints gospel musician Asu Ekiye as Ijaw language ambassador

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has appointed popular gospel musician Asu Ekiye as an Ambassador of the Ijaw language. Diri made this known in a Facebook post on Monday after attending the launch of Ekiye’s concert and the launch of his new album, “Ebikamo Experience”, in Yenagoa on Sunday. […] The post Diri appoints gospel musician Asu Ekiye as Ijaw language ambassador appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Amid Environmental Concerns, NEITI Plans Probe Of $6.033bn Divestments By IOCs

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has announced a comprehensive review of divestments involving 26 oil blocks worth $6.033 billion by five International Oil Companies (IOCs). The transactions include notable sales such as Shell to Renaissance ($2.4 billion), ExxonMobil to Seplat ($1.28 billion), and TotalEnergies to Chappal ($860 million). NEITI’s executive secretary, Dr. Orji […]

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9 h. ago I Was Not Involved In Burning Of Rivers Assembly Complex — Ehie

Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has refuted allegations that he was involved in the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex on October 29, 2023. This is as he said that he has instructed his lawyers to initiate a criminal libel suit […]

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9 h. ago Axis Of Hope Initiative Empowers Women In Jahi Community Of FCT

Axis of Hope Initiative has empowered women entrepreneurs and partnered with PL Mentorship Club for “Parents Connect 2.0: Mindset Shift.” It has also donated cash to women in Jahi as part of its empowerment initiatives to support women at the grassroots level in the FCT. Axis of Hope Initiative (AXHOI), is a non-governmental organization dedicated […]

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13 h. ago Student Body Lauds Ogun Police Chief, Calls For Action Against Sexual Crimes

The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a prominent Pan-African student organization, has commended the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, for his proactive approach in tackling crime and social vices. The group also called for a stronger partnership in addressing rape, sexual harassment, and cultism in the state. Speaking after a meeting with the […]

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14 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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14 h. ago Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts

Tribune Online Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts Despite the 22 million units of housing deficit in Nigeria, over N9 trillion worth of building projects are tied down in abandonment, experts in the built environment have said. Some of these projects lying wasting across the states of the federation, experts said, were mostly abandoned housing projects initiated by the federal government’s ministries, departments […] Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts Tribune Online

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