41 m. ago From trials to triumph — Shocker’s “Hallelujah” rings out at midnight

By Damiete Braide The streets are buzzing, playlists are waiting, and the countdown is almost over. Emosivwe Wisdom, aka Shocker, is about to make good on the promise he’s been hinting at for weeks. His highly anticipated single “Hallelujah” will hit all major streaming platforms at exactly midnight on Friday, August 15, 2025, and from […] The post From trials to triumph — Shocker’s “Hallelujah” rings out at midnight appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 m. ago Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation reported over 1,500 suspected cholera cases from mid-June to early August 2025 in three Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities […] The post Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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85 m. ago Jabi Lake shutdown: FCTA’s closure threatens lives, survival of struggling Abuja community

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the break of dawn, Jabi Lake in Abuja usually awakens with a lively pulse. By 6 a.m., the once quiet space transforms into a buzzing hub where joggers chase their daily goal of 10,000 steps, vendors set up small stalls, and families share quality time. For many, this place isn’t […] The post Jabi Lake shutdown: FCTA’s closure threatens lives, survival of struggling Abuja community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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90 m. ago IPAC Writes RSIEC Chairman, Rejects August 30 Rivers LG Elections

The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), the umbrella body of all registered political parties in the country, has formally rejected the upcoming Rivers State Local Government Area and Councillorship Elections scheduled for August 30, 2025, citing constitutional violations and the ongoing state of emergency in the state. In a strongly worded letter addressed to […]

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1 hour ago Nigeria’s Pioneering Aircraft Engineer, Sunday Olubadewo’s Legacy recognised

Sunday Kayode Olubadewo, a renowned aircraft maintenance engineer, has been recognised with a Distinguished Honourary Award as “Nigeria’s Foremost Aircraft read more Nigeria’s Pioneering Aircraft Engineer, Sunday Olubadewo’s Legacy recognised

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1 hour ago We haven’t received Tinubu’s $100,000 gift – Super Falcons captain Ajibade

By Seyi Babalola Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the team has yet to receive the promised $100,000 reward, as well as other commitments made by the Federal Government, following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Ajibade expressed disappointment over […] The post We haven’t received Tinubu’s $100,000 gift – Super Falcons captain Ajibade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Navigating Nigeria’s GAID 2025: What Organisations need to know to ensure compliance

The General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025, will take effect from September 19, 2025. From that date the Nigeria read more Navigating Nigeria’s GAID 2025: What Organisations need to know to ensure compliance

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1 hour ago An order referring parties to arbitration and staying proceedings sine die is an interlocutory decision requiring the leave of the court

ǼLEX LITIGATION NOTES ǼLEX is pleased to have successfully represented General Electric International Operations Nigeria Limited (GEION), the Appellant, Appeal read more An order referring parties to arbitration and staying proceedings sine die is an interlocutory decision requiring the leave of the court

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2 h. ago Tinubu travelling around like tourist amid Nigeria’s worsening situation — Peter Obi

Tribune Online Tinubu travelling around like tourist amid Nigeria’s worsening situation — Peter Obi "Most importantly, our President must know that he's not a tourist, but the Chief Executive of a troubled nation, so he must..." Tinubu travelling around like tourist amid Nigeria’s worsening situation — Peter Obi Tribune Online

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2 h. ago 2025 AfroBasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigers Cruise Winning Start, Outclass Madagascar 77–59

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, commenced their 2025 AfroBasket campaign in style with a convincing 77–59 victory over Madagascar in Luanda, Angola, yesterday . The win marks a positive start for the 2015 champions as they aim to reclaim the continental title. The game opened with a strong performance from both teams, but the […]

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2 h. ago Oilden Energies targets lubricant output expansion to 60,000mt by 2028

Eyes 67% of Nigeria’s lubricant Market Oilden Energies, a Nigerian-owned petroleum services company, has said it is on track to read more Oilden Energies targets lubricant output expansion to 60,000mt by 2028

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2 h. ago Accident investigation: Navy to bring NSIB onboard Falcon Eye operations

Tribune Online Accident investigation: Navy to bring NSIB onboard Falcon Eye operations The Maritime Safety Investigation Regulation seeks to streamline investigations into maritime accidents and incidents.... Accident investigation: Navy to bring NSIB onboard Falcon Eye operations Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Ogun: Commissioner raises alarm over rising child abuse cases

Reiterates government’s zero tolerance for child labour From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Mrs Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, has expressed concern over the rising cases of child abuse in the state. Adeleye, who made this known while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, shortly […] The post Ogun: Commissioner raises alarm over rising child abuse cases appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago University Admission Crisis Forces Students Into Unwanted Careers

Every year in Nigeria, thousands of hopeful students apply to universities with clear visions of the careers they want. But for many, those dreams are abruptly redirected when admission letters arrive, offering them courses they never chose. Limited spaces in popular programmes, rigid quota systems, and the near impossibility of switching courses mean students often […]

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2 h. ago Stransact Partners NRS To Enlighten Businesses About New Tax Law

Stransact Chartered Accountants, in collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), enlightened corporate taxpayers and business owners on Wednesday on how to navigate Nigeria’s new tax landscape. At a one-day seminar for corporate taxpayers and business owners held in Lagos on the theme ‘Navigating Nigeria’s New Tax Landscape: Understanding the 2025 Tax Reform Acts and […]

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2 h. ago Sokoto GBV team presses police, NAPTIP over child abuse case

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Chapter of the Gender-Based Violence/Child Protection Response Team (SGBV/RT) has urged the Nigeria Police and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to end what it described as a “hide-and-seek game” and immediately prosecute Fausiyya Rabo over the alleged trafficking, abuse, and torture of […] The post Sokoto GBV team presses police, NAPTIP over child abuse case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago US approves potential $346m sale of precision weapons to Nigeria

The United States has approved a potential $346 million arms deal with Nigeria, aimed at enhancing the West African nation’s read more US approves potential $346m sale of precision weapons to Nigeria

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3 h. ago Enugu police foil trafficking to Ghana, rescue two teenage girls

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Raymond Sunday Wonna, for alleged transnational human trafficking and rescued two teenage girls who were reportedly being taken to Ghana under false pretences. Police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Thursday, August 14, 2025, that the victims, 18-year-old Miracle […] The post Enugu police foil trafficking to Ghana, rescue two teenage girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 150 Kano women acquire skills in software devt, cybersecurity, data science

    No fewer than 150 women in Kano State have completed a four-month training in digital skills, organised by a nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSfaI), under the second cohort of its SafeHer programme. At the graduation ceremony for the women held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Kano, WDSfaI’s Programme […] The post 150 Kano women acquire skills in software devt, cybersecurity, data science appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills

By Damiete Braide The Cross River State Government is taking bold steps to boost its health security framework with the drafting of two landmark pieces of legislation, the Public Health Security Bill and the Animal Health Bill. Through the collaborative efforts of the State Ministries of Health and Justice, in partnership with the Nigeria Centre […] The post Cross River boosts health security with public, animal health bills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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