7 h. ago Airtel Nigeria Doubles Investment To Deepen Network Coverage, Drives Digital Inclusion

Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications company and subsidiary of Airtel Africa, has announced a bold move to double its capital investment in the country, reinforcing its long-term commitment to expanding network infrastructure, advancing digital inclusion, and enhancing customer experience nationwide. This increased investment will power a wide range of initiatives, including infrastructure upgrades, expansion into […]

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17 h. ago Police discover abandoned vehicle with 500 rounds of ammunition in Jos

The Plateau State Police Command has uncovered an abandoned vehicle loaded with 500 rounds of live ammunition in Jos North read more Police discover abandoned vehicle with 500 rounds of ammunition in Jos

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21 h. ago Nigeria discontinues bilateral scholarships with foreign institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government has ended the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme with foreign institutions. However, domestic scholarship initiatives, including the Nigerian Scholarship Awards for public university and polytechnic students, bursaries for education students, and presidential scholarships for NYSC ex-corps members, remain unaffected. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa announced this in […] The post Nigeria discontinues bilateral scholarships with foreign institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Kaduna police uncover illegal factory producing fake soya bean oil

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command announced on Wednesday the discovery of an illegal factory producing adulterated soya bean oil in Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area. According to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Mansir Hassan, a State Intelligence Department (SID) team, led by SP Sani Bello, acted on […] The post Kaduna police uncover illegal factory producing fake soya bean oil appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Wema Bank Rewards Customers With N14m At 80th Anniversary Gala

Wema Bank has rewarded 88 loyal customers with over N14 million in cash prizes as part of its 80th anniversary. The bank’s ‘80-For-80’ campaign, which began on April 17, culminated in a grand gala event held in Lagos. During the event, eight customers each received N1 million, while 80 other lucky winners took home N80,000 […]

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33 h. ago Google’s AI Max aims to help businesses reach more relevant customers

Google has announced the global beta rollout of AI Max for Search Campaigns, an upgrade to its Search Ads platform read more Google’s AI Max aims to help businesses reach more relevant customers

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40 h. ago ‘It’s Mere Public Relations Gimmick’, Atiku’s Aide Slams Tinubu’s ‘Nigeria First’ Policy

Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu’s recently introduced ‘Nigeria First’ policy, calling it a public relations gimmick with no genuine commitment to local content or economic patriotism. In a press statement released on Tuesday, Shaibu described the policy, which […]

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46 h. ago I Was Misled To Raise Allegations Against Matawalle, Says Northern Group Chair

Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) has retracted the earlier press conference where allegations were made against former governor of Zamfara State and serving minister of state for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, saying they were misled. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna yesterday, the chairman of the group, Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed, said he discovered that the information […]

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51 h. ago The judiciary as final arbiter of electoral outcomes: Aberrations and judgments without justice (8)

INTRODUCTION In the last episode of this discourse, we continued with the topic: ‘When the deux ex machina was suppressed in Machina’s case,’ after which we looked at the 25% of FCT, Abuja, as a legal conundrum in the 2023 Nigerian presidential election. Today, we shall continue and conclude same. Later on we shall x-ray […] The post The judiciary as final arbiter of electoral outcomes: Aberrations and judgments without justice (8) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago NIRSAL Microfinance Bank’s GSI scandal: When loan repayment becomes a trap

In what appears to be a deeply troubling systemic failure, hundreds of customers across Nigeria are crying out over the read more NIRSAL Microfinance Bank’s GSI scandal: When loan repayment becomes a trap

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58 h. ago Kanu family slams media over alleged trial misrepresentation

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has condemned what it calls deliberate misrepresentation of court proceedings in his ongoing terrorism trial by certain media outlets. In a statement signed by Emmanuel Kanu, the family described an article titled “Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Public […] The post Kanu family slams media over alleged trial misrepresentation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Meet Emmanuel Owolabi, entrepreneur producing quality footwears

Emmanuel Owolabi, a medical student at Babcock University and co-founder of Bataje Shoe Lines, a brand that delivers custom-made, quality read more Meet Emmanuel Owolabi, entrepreneur producing quality footwears

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64 h. ago HURIWA backs AfDB’s Adesina verdicts on Nigeria’s economy, slams presidency 

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop berating the President of the African Development Bank(AFDB), Akinwunmi Adesina on his comparison of Nigerians’ poverty situation now and in the 1960s. Adesina, at the 20th anniversary dinner of investment firm Chapel Hill Denham in Lagos, […] The post HURIWA backs AfDB’s Adesina verdicts on Nigeria’s economy, slams presidency  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Accion MfB strengthens data security with PCI DSS compliance

Accion Microfinance Bank has reinforced its commitment to data security and customer protection by achieving compliance with the latest Payment read more Accion MfB strengthens data security with PCI DSS compliance

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68 h. ago Toyosi Samuel Oyebanji: A rising star in the entertainment industry

From fine arts graduate to winner of a global recognition award at 25, Toyosi Samuel Oyebanji holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from De Montfort University Leicester, United Kingdom. He started his career with student films, first demonstrating his notable talent in the production of “Jay’s Dairy” in 2022, which premiered on YouTube. He […] The post Toyosi Samuel Oyebanji: A rising star in the entertainment industry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Housing deficit: Estate surveyors slam threat to confiscate empty properties

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Amid Nigeria’s growing housing deficit, estate surveyors have strongly rejected the government’s threat to confiscate vacant properties, calling it legally unfeasible and a violation of fundamental rights. The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) emphasised that while property ownership is often exploited to conceal illicit wealth, any action to […] The post Housing deficit: Estate surveyors slam threat to confiscate empty properties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Defection fallout: Human rights war in Delta as activist slams Oborevwori’s ex

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri A war of words has erupted within the human rights community in Delta State following the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This came as Comrade Tega Shalokpe, National Coordinator of the Foundation For Right Advocate, yesterday, sharply criticized […] The post Defection fallout: Human rights war in Delta as activist slams Oborevwori’s ex-Aide over criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Money Laundering : Bank asks court to halt N’Assembly, police probe

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos has scheduled July 18, 2025, for the hearing of a suit filed by Sterling Bank Limited and its affiliates challenging the authority of the House of Representatives to investigate the management of funds in the accounts of two of its customers, Dr. Innocent […] The post Money Laundering : Bank asks court to halt N’Assembly, police probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ogun: Amuzu slams extortion of okada riders by Abeokuta South LG agents

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Toyin Amuzu has condemned the alleged extortion of commercial motorcycle riders in Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State, by local government agents. In a statement issued on Monday, May 5, in Abeokuta, Amuzu, the 2023 PDP House of Representatives candidate for Abeokuta South, described the agents’ […] The post Ogun: Amuzu slams extortion of okada riders by Abeokuta South LG agents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago APC’s Shinkafi slams Reps for summoning Zamfara, Benue governors

From Okwe Obi, Abuja All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has criticised the House of Representatives for summoning Zamfara and Benue governors, Hyacinth Alia and Dauda Lawal, arguing the action lacks constitutional backing. The House Committee on Public Petitions, in a statement dated May 2, 2025, signed by Head of Media Chooks Oko, […] The post APC’s Shinkafi slams Reps for summoning Zamfara, Benue governors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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