61 m. ago Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has approved a technical amendment to the 2025 budget, reallocating ₦38.81 billion from underutilised areas to critical sectors to drive stronger performance. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Dr. Abubakar Zayanna, who briefed journalists after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting, said the review was aimed at […] The post Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 m. ago FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity

Tribune Online FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Olusola Odumosu, said that the 174 newly trained personnel would FCT: NSCDC deploys 174 newly trained officers to tackle insecurity Tribune Online

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75 m. ago Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old woman for drug dealing, a 36-year-old man for tricycle theft, and four other young men for armed robbery. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the police confirmed that operatives arrested the 53-year-old Rakiya Ahmed at Barunde Quarters […] The post Gombe: Police arrest drug dealer, tricycle thief, 4 robbery suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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93 m. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: South Africa Take Early Lead Against Nigeria 1:0

  South Africa currently leads Nigeria 1-0 after 25 minutes of play on Tuesday evening, thanks to an unfortunate own goal by Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong. The match saw both teams battling for control, with South Africa applying early pressure. The game’s intensity in Bloemfontein ramped up quickly, with several fouls committed on both sides. […]

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1 hour ago Nigeria’s Your Study Path Wins Discovery Pitch Fest at GITEX Nigeria 2025, Sets New Standard in African EdTech

Your Study Path (YSP), Nigeria’s fast-growing education technology platform, has been crowned the winner of the Discovery Pitch at GITEX read more Nigeria’s Your Study Path Wins Discovery Pitch Fest at GITEX Nigeria 2025, Sets New Standard in African EdTech

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1 hour ago Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health sector, highlighting the urgent need to fix persistent power supply problems crippling medical facilities across the country. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held Tuesday at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu, represented […] The post Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report

Tribune Online 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report A survey conducted by Sustainable Energy for All in 2021 shows that 40% of functional Primary Health Care facilities in Nigeria do not have access to electricit... 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report Tribune Online

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2 h. ago NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The United States Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhance joint operational effectiveness with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through smarter firepower delivery and stronger civilian protection. Major General Miguel Castellanos, from the United States Institute of Security Governance, made this known when he led a delegation from the institute on […] The post NAF, US partner for smarter firepower delivery, civilian protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago UPDATED: Ekong Returns To Starting Lineup For South Africa Vs Nigeria Showdown

Nigeria need a win to keep their World Cup dreams alive. The post UPDATED: Ekong Returns To Starting Lineup For South Africa Vs Nigeria Showdown appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Women Affairs Ministry, Customs reach out to women, families, others with bags of rice, fabrics

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with read more Women Affairs Ministry, Customs reach out to women, families, others with bags of rice, fabrics

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2 h. ago Over 545 Households Displaced As Torrential Rainfall Destroys 171 Houses In Kaduna

No fewer than 545 households have been rendered homeless after two days of heavy downpour submerged communities in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State, leaving 171 houses damaged. The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), Usman Mazadu, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Kaduna on Tuesday. Mazadu […] The post Over 545 Households Displaced As Torrential Rainfall Destroys 171 Houses In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago N11.45bn Enugu school project: EFCC secures more backings to probe Sujimoto

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the support of Global Gender Safety and Moral Development (GGSMD), to probe the Chief Executive of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele, for allegedly misappropriating ₦11.45 billion meant for the construction of 22 smart schools in Enugu State. GGSMD Executive Director, Godwin […] The post N11.45bn Enugu school project: EFCC secures more backings to probe Sujimoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Babcock varsity medical students shine at International Conference 

A team of 11 medical students from Babcock University’s Benjamin S. Carson College of Health and Medical Sciences made a significant impact at the Consortium of New Sub-Saharan African Medical Schools (CONSAMS) Conference 2025, held at the Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya.  The students, Ugwuagbo Stephanie Nmesoma, Winifred Fagbenro Olajumoke, Onasanya Toluwalase Esther,  Aina Itunuoluwa […] The post Babcock varsity medical students shine at International Conference  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “Movie Making Is About Talent, Not Fine Faces” — Kanayo O. Kanayo

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has expressed concerns about the increasing tendency in the Nigerian film industry—particularly in YouTube productions—to prioritize “marketable faces” over genuine acting talent. Kanayo O. Kanayo, whose real name is Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, is a celebrated Nollywood pioneer, widely recognised for his iconic performance in the 1992 classic Living in […] The post “Movie Making Is About Talent, Not Fine Faces” — Kanayo O. Kanayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Kano Traffic Court Declares Motorist Wanted After Escaping Trial

The Kano Road And Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has declared a motorist, identified as Bashir Fagge, wanted after he reportedly fled during trial at a mobile traffic court in the state. According to the agency, Fagge, who was driving a vehicle with registration number KMC 302 BD, was arraigned for allegedly disobeying traffic officers and violating […] The post Kano Traffic Court Declares Motorist Wanted After Escaping Trial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC

Tribune Online We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has organised a security stakeholders’ coordination and interface meeting aimed at protecting critical national assets and infrastructure in the state, stressing that there will be no compromise on vandalisation of such assets. The state-level security stakeholders’ meeting was held on Tuesday at the NSCDC […] We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Tanker drivers strike won’t result in fuel shortage – Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery has assured members of the public that the ongoing strike by a union representing fuel tanker drivers will not result in a petrol shortage. The assurance was given by refinery spokesperson Anthony Chiejina, following the commencement of the industrial action on Monday, amid the refinery hiring its own drivers to deliver gasoline to […] The post Tanker drivers strike won’t result in fuel shortage – Dangote Refinery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Bauchi Approves ₦800m For Student Scholarships, Sends 100 Abroad For Studies

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the release of ₦945.25 million for the 2024/2025 scholarship scheme for indigenes of the state, with ₦800 million already disbursed to beneficiaries across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the National President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Bello Ibrahim, during a press […] The post Bauchi Approves ₦800m For Student Scholarships, Sends 100 Abroad For Studies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tragic Road Crash Claims 15 Jehovah’s Witness Members In Imo

No fewer than fifteen members of the Jehovah’s Witness congregation lost their lives in a fatal road accident on Monday evening at Awomama Bridge, Imo State. The victims, who hailed from Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area, were returning from the annual Jehovah’s Witness Assembly Convention in Uli, Anambra State, when the crash occurred […] The post Tragic Road Crash Claims 15 Jehovah’s Witness Members In Imo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago My Father’s Absence In My Life Led Me To Drugs, Womanising – Bucci Franklin

Nollywood actor Bucci Franklin has opened up about how growing up without a father shaped his life. In a recent appearance on the WithChude podcast, posted on YouTube, Franklin explained that although his father was alive, he was completely absent from his life. He revealed that this absence left him susceptible to negative influences while […] The post My Father’s Absence In My Life Led Me To Drugs, Womanising – Bucci Franklin appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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