3 m. ago UNIFEMGA congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on election as chair of World Customs Organisation

Tribune Online UNIFEMGA congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on election as chair of World Customs Organisation THE Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has congratulated the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, on his recent election as the chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). The WCO is an intergovernmental organisation that serves as the highest decision-making authority in global customs, with its headquarters located in Brussels, […] UNIFEMGA congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on election as chair of World Customs Organisation Tribune Online

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7 m. ago Sokoto State: 2 years of transformative governance by Gov Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto

  Prior to the emergence of His Excellency, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, FCNA, as the Governor of Sokoto State in May 29, 2023, he came with a vision to transform the State with a 9-Point Smart Agenda. This was designed to lift Sokoto to higher grounds. His target was to install the right infrastructure that […] The post Sokoto State: 2 years of transformative governance by Gov Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 m. ago Masobe Unveils New Essay Collection On Nigeria’s Turbulent Journey

Masobe Books has announced the forthcoming publication of Beneath the Surface: Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey, a penetrating new collection by syndicated columnist and public-policy turnaround expert, Dr. Dakuku Peterside. The title, slated for simultaneous Nigerian and international release in October 2025, will debut with public presentations in Lagos and Abuja. In the volume, Peterside […]

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17 m. ago Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by U.S. immigration officers

By Seyi Babalola US immigration agents arrested renowned Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, and intend to deport him to Mexico, where he has “an active arrest warrant… for his involvement in organised crime,” US officials revealed on Thursday. Less than a week before his arrest, the former middleweight world champion was defeated by […] The post Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by U.S. immigration officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 m. ago The Patriots’ Constitutional Summit: 700 delegates to brainstorm on way forward for Nigeria

Tribune Online The Patriots’ Constitutional Summit: 700 delegates to brainstorm on way forward for Nigeria • Conveners to present report to Tinubu, NASS • Each ethnic nationality movement to have 20 representatives • Govs to send 24 delegates each No fewer than 700 delegates are expected to converge on the Federal Capital, Abuja from July 15 to deliberate on how to fashion a more realistic constitution for the country. The […] The Patriots’ Constitutional Summit: 700 delegates to brainstorm on way forward for Nigeria Tribune Online

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37 m. ago Ara captivates Shettima, Brazilian VP Alckmin at Villa reception

By Zika Bobby Nigeria’s pioneer female talking drummer and cultural ambassador, Aralola Olamuyiwa aka Ara, displayed a rare musical brilliance last weekend as she thrilled Vice President Kashim Shettima and Geraldo Alckmin, Vice President of Brazil, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.     In a historic showcase of cultural diplomacy, Ara captivated the distinguished personalities, […] The post Ara captivates Shettima, Brazilian VP Alckmin at Villa reception appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 m. ago Culture League celebrates creativity, collaboration and culture

A galaxy of Nigerian celebrities converged on EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, June 29 to celebrate a talkshow, The Culture League aimed to amplify African talent and cultural influence on a global scale. The star-studded launch of The Culture League, produced by Webek Studios, attracted notable personalities like Nollywood star Osas Ighodaro, media […] The post Culture League celebrates creativity, collaboration and culture -Esse Akwawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 m. ago Senate Probes SMEDAN, NUC Over Lopsided Recruitment Practices

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has intensified its ongoing Investigative Hearing to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over alleged lopsided recruitment and promotion practices. During an investigative hearing on Wednesday, the Committee, chaired by Senator Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East), interrogated […]

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80 m. ago Farm Innovation Launches VetWiz 2.0 For Disease Surveillance

Farm Innovation Nigeria Ltd has officially launched VetWiz 2.0, an upgraded digital platform for animal disease diagnosis and real-time surveillance across Nigeria. The enhanced platform seeks to close critical data gaps in animal health, boost veterinary response, and strengthen public health systems, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Farm […]

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95 m. ago Bayelsa governorship election not top on my agenda — Azibaola

Tribune Online Bayelsa governorship election not top on my agenda — Azibaola The Chairman, Kakatar Group and Zeetin Engineering, Azibaola Robert, is a man of many parts. He is a lawyer, an environmentalist, a sports enthusiast and an engineer, who has declared his intention to produce the first wholly made-in-Nigeria car. In this interview with TAIWO ADISA, he insists Bayelsa State governorship election is not top on […] Bayelsa governorship election not top on my agenda — Azibaola Tribune Online

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1 hour ago “I’ll Always Be Where Buhari Is” – Hadi Sirika Shuts Down ADC Defection Rumours

Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has firmly denied claims that he has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), maintaining his loyalty to former President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial comes after Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, alleged on Arise TV that Sirika had joined […] The post “I’ll Always Be Where Buhari Is” – Hadi Sirika Shuts Down ADC Defection Rumours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago ‘Why Mount Throne To Address Nigerians?’ — Patrick Doyle Slams Wike Over Extravagant Chair At Media Briefing

Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over what he described as an unnecessary show of extravagance during a recent media briefing. Doyle drew attention to the ornate chair Wike sat on during the event, comparing it to a royal seat. READ MORE: Court […] The post ‘Why Mount Throne To Address Nigerians?’ — Patrick Doyle Slams Wike Over Extravagant Chair At Media Briefing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Angélique Kidjo Named First African Music Icon In Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Angélique Kidjo, a five-time Grammy Award winner, is set to break new ground as the first African artiste to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Known for her powerful vocals, energetic stage presence, and genre-blending sound, Kidjo will be celebrated in the ‘Recordings’ category, joining a notable lineup that includes Miley […] The post Angélique Kidjo Named First African Music Icon In Hollywood Walk Of Fame appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Granting Amnesty For Bandits, Terrorists Not Our Mandate – DHQ Clarifies

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said offering amnesty to surrendered bandits and terrorists was not within the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s mandate. The director of defence on media operations, Maj.-Gen Markus Kangye, clarified this during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, while providing updates on military operations in the last three months between April […]

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2 h. ago Wike To ADC Coalition: Failed Politicians Can’t Save Nigeria

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on opposition politicians who recently took control of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing them as a “gang of failed and expired politicians” with no credible solutions for Nigeria’s challenges. At his monthly press briefing on Thursday, Wike criticised key coalition […]

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3 h. ago Rostow’ s ladder and Nigeria’s climb: Rethinking our path to development

Tribune Online Rostow’ s ladder and Nigeria’s climb: Rethinking our path to development By: Oluwadunsin Olorunfemi and Abiodun Abioye W.W. Rostow’s five-stage model of economic growth, as outlined in his seminal 1960 work The Stages of Economic Growth: A Non-Communist Manifesto, is a foundational yet debated framework in development theory. Rostow proposed that all countries progress through a linear sequence: 1. Traditional society: Subsistence agriculture, limited technology, and […] Rostow’ s ladder and Nigeria’s climb: Rethinking our path to development Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Foundation urges Soludo to protect the economically vulnerable in Anambra

By Zika Bobby Tilova for Africa, a charity foundation, has called on Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo to implement policies that will protect the economically vulnerable and low income earners in the state. Co-founder of the American based foundation, Martin Nwabueze, made the call when he paid an advocacy visit to Dr. Law Mefor, Commissioner […] The post Foundation urges Soludo to protect the economically vulnerable in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Anioma community lauds Tinubu, APC over proposed state creation

The people of Anioma in Delta State have commended President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the proposed Anioma State creation. The Anioma comprising the nine  predominantly Igbo speaking people of Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Ika North, Ika South, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, and Ukwuani Local Government Areas […] The post Anioma community lauds Tinubu, APC over proposed state creation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025

•Pushes to dismantle trade barriers   By Chinelo Obogo     talktonelo@yahoo.com   When African leaders convened in Abuja for the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in June, the spotlight was on the structural and policy bottlenecks that have long hindered the full potential of intra-regional trade across the subcontinent. At the summit themed; “Unlocking […] The post Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 2027: I’ll Serve Just One Term If I Get ADC Presidential Ticket – Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged to serve only one term in office if he emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election. Amaechi made this commitment during an interview on Politics Today aired on Channels Television on Thursday. He explained that his decision was […] The post 2027: I’ll Serve Just One Term If I Get ADC Presidential Ticket – Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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