2 h. ago Lawyers call for Babangida’s prosecution over June 12 poll annulment

The release of General Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography, A Journey in Service, has sparked widespread controversy, with many Nigerians and human rights groups calling for his prosecution, writes Onozure Dania More than three decades after the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, the wounds of that historic event remain fresh. The election, widely regarded Read More

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3 h. ago Rivers counsels varsity on robust PR to boost funding, global recognition

The Rivers State government has urged the management of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu–Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt to develop a robust public relations presence to attract external funding to the institution. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson made the call while presenting his keynote address at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop Read More

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3 h. ago Activist makes case for kidney dialysis, others in Delta health scheme

A Delta State-based human and child rights activist, Comrade Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, has called on the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori to include kidney dialysis and other terminal illnesses in the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme. This move, he said, would ensure that individuals with kidney and other terminal diseases have access to affordable and Read More

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3 h. ago N’Delta monarch warns against sabotage, calls for PAP stipend review

The traditional ruler of the oil and gas-rich Idjerhe kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, His Majesty Obukowho Monday Whiskey, Udurhie I, has cautioned against what he tagged the ‘pull-him-down syndrome’ among some people in the Niger Delta region. The frontline monarch advocated for “sustained peace and greater understanding among Niger Read More

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6 h. ago Uwaleke calls for NNPCL’s capital market listing to drive economic growth

Uche Uwaleke, Nigeria’s first Professor of Capital Market, has urged Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to take a bold read more Uwaleke calls for NNPCL’s capital market listing to drive economic growth

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7 h. ago Clean Environment: Tinubu seeks public, private sector partnerships to sustain policies

…Unveils environmental health policies President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, called for strong public and private sector collaboration to enhance policies read more Clean Environment: Tinubu seeks public, private sector partnerships to sustain policies

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8 h. ago Higher institutions want law on comprehensive national AI policy in Nigeria

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Experts in the Nigerian higher education sector have called on the federal government to promulgate law that will back a comprehensive national Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country suggesting that such a policy must have clear goals, priorities, and implementation plans. This was part of the communique issued at the end […] The post Higher institutions want law on comprehensive national AI policy in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Exit Of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso From ECOWAS May Affect MNJTF — CAS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has warned that the withdrawal Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) could adversely affect the operational framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The CAS also challenged senior Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers to refine […]

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9 h. ago Burna Boy’s Mom Nominated For Best Manager At 2025 Music Week Awards

Bose Ogulu, the mother of Nigerian music sensation, Damini Ogulu, popularly called Burna Boy, has been nominated for Manager of the Year at the 2025 Music Week Awards. Organisers of the award on Wednesday announced Bose Ogulu alongside other contenders in the global music industry, including Alistair Goldsmith, Neil Hughes, and Wes Banton. This year’s […]

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11 h. ago Group Urges Tinubu, Obi To Support Amaechi For 2027 Presidency

In a bold political move ahead of the 2027 presidential election, a coalition of youth activists and entertainment figures under the banner of Igbo Youth Celebrities for Rotimi Amaechi, in collaboration with the Southern Celebrities Guild, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi to step aside and rally […]

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11 h. ago FCT Joint Campus Council Warns Against Imposition Ahead Of NANS Convention

Joint Campus Council of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has resisted the move by some stakeholders in the student body to impose members of the Local Organising Committee on them. The council claimed that some influential persons within the National Secretariat of the association were trying to […]

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12 h. ago Kano: Police arrest 17 suspected thugs over ‘planned violent protest’

Tribune Online Kano: Police arrest 17 suspected thugs over ‘planned violent protest’ The Kano police command has arrested 17 suspected thugs over a planned violent protest, warning that the command is committed to ensuring that the perpetrators of this planned violence are brought to justice. Kano: Police arrest 17 suspected thugs over ‘planned violent protest’ Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention

Tribune Online Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention Crisis is brewing in Ijare community of Ifedore local government area of Ondo State over the tussle to fill the vacant traditional stool of the ancient town. This is just as the traditional chiefs and elders of the community have called for urgent intervention of the state government and security agencies to nip the seeming […] Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention Tribune Online

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12 h. ago FG partners Catholic Church to end open defecation in Nigeria

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has solicated support of the Catholic Church to end open defecation in the country by the year two thousand and thirty. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev made the call when he led Permanent Secretary of his ministry Mr Richard Pheelangwah and other management […] The post FG partners Catholic Church to end open defecation in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Gov Aiyedatiwa Approves Upgrade Of Ondo Poly To Agric Varsity

The Ondo State governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the upgrade and conversion of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO), Owo, to a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness.   The conversion of the State Polytechnic came after a review of the initial proposal for the upgrade of the institution to a University of Management Science and […]

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15 h. ago Nedu Serves VeryDarkMan ₦500m Legal Notice Over Defamation Claims

Media personality Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly called Nedu Wazobia has served social media critic, Martin Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan with a pre-action notice following alleged defamatory statements published on his page. The lawyers representing Nedu and Tokindrumz Picture and Media Ltd stated, that a 12-minute video shared by VeryDarkMan on his YouTube and […]

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16 h. ago Aiyedatiwa approves upgrade of Rufus Giwa poly to university

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the upgrade and conversion of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo to a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness. In a Wednesday statement, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed that the decision came after a review of the initial proposal for […] The post Aiyedatiwa approves upgrade of Rufus Giwa poly to university appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Fire: Owode Onirin, Ladipo traders need support to rebuild – Peter Obi

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged the authorities to provide immediate relief and long-term support for traders affected by fire incidents at the popular Owode Onirin and Ladipo markets in Lagos State. Obi made the call in a statement on Tuesday. Daily Sun reported that tragedy […] The post Fire: Owode Onirin, Ladipo traders need support to rebuild – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Gov Eno Tasks Akwa Ibom Cabinet On Timely Delivery Of Democratic Dividends

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has set agenda for the newly inaugurated 27-member State Executive Council (SEC) on the essence of delivering dividends of democracy to the people. The newly inaugurated state executive council comprise 25 commissioners and two special advisers. Governor therefore warned against complacency and sabotage of government policies and programmes […]

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17 h. ago Government should prioritize indigenous languages for national development — Ilobanafor

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, has called on the Nigerian government to implement robust language policies to foster national development.    Speaking at the 4th Edition of the African Languages Week (ALW) 2025, Ilobanafor emphasized that prioritizing indigenous languages in governance, education, and technology would […] The post Government should prioritize indigenous languages for national development — Ilobanafor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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