66 m. ago Italian tourism spending to reach €60bn as global tourism leaders head to Rome

By Okorie Uguru Travel and tourism in Italy is poised for a record-breaking year, with international visitor spending forecast to hit an all-time high of €60.4bn in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). After a strong recovery from the pandemic, Italy is racing ahead, cementing its place as […] The post Italian tourism spending to reach €60bn as global tourism leaders head to Rome appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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70 m. ago New FTAN President, Badaki, unveils Tourism Transformation Movement

By Okorie Uguru The newly elected president of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Dr. Aliyu Badaki has pledged to reposition the federation and revive Nigeria’s tourism sector through a new initiative he tagged Tourism Transformation Movement (TTM). Badaki made the pledge in his acceptance speech after his election as the 8th National […] The post New FTAN President, Badaki, unveils Tourism Transformation Movement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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73 m. ago Lagos Continental Hotel director harps on staff welfare for hospitality outfits

By Okorie Uguru The Cluster Director of Human Resource of Lagos Continental Hotel and Abuja Continental Hotel, Mr. Niyi Agoro has harped on the need for top hospitality outfits to prioritise staff’s welfare as a way of motivating them for optimal performance. He was speaking during a recent interview with some jounalists. Agoro said the […] The post Lagos Continental Hotel director harps on staff welfare for hospitality outfits appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Chief Kanran just completed acting in one of my projects – Femi Adebayo mourns late veteran

By John Ogunsemore Ace Nollywood actor and producer, Femi Adebayo has mourned the death of senior colleague, Segun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran. It was learnt that Chief Kanran died in a Lagos hospital on Friday after a brief illness, three days to his 70th birthday. Revealing that Chief Kanran just completed acting in […] The post Chief Kanran just completed acting in one of my projects – Femi Adebayo mourns late veteran appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Gusau commends pace of work on NFF/FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has praised the contractors working on the NFF-FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches for the pace of work on the project, which groundbreaking ceremony was done on 18th March this year. On an inspection of the site, which is located opposite the NFF […] The post Gusau commends pace of work on NFF/FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Strikes: FG begins negotiations with major health sector unions

…inaugurates committee From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government has commenced the moves to avert further industrial breakdown in the healthcare sector as witnessed recently due to renumeration and other welfare related issues.  Alaba Balogun, Head, Information & Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in a statement, indicated that the Coordinating Minister […] The post Strikes: FG begins negotiations with major health sector unions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has lamented that Nigeria continues to suffer from institutional neglect and policy somersaults. He also expressed concern over poor implementation of government efforts, saying the nation is yet to address key structural and administrative challenges. He made the remarks on Friday, while speaking at the Nigerian Academy of Letters […] The post Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery

An Ondo State High Court Sitting In Akure Has Sentenced A Serving Police Officer, David Friday, And A Fake Soldier, Innocent Victor, To Death By Hanging For Their Roles In A Series Of Armed Robberies. The Court Delivered The Verdict After Finding The Duo Guilty On Multiple Counts, Including Conspiracy, Armed Robbery, And Impersonation Of […] The post Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Healthcare Federation of Nigeria partners HBA to transform healthcare sector

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has partnered with the Health Business Academy for Africa (HBA) to strengthen healthcare operations read more Healthcare Federation of Nigeria partners HBA to transform healthcare sector

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4 h. ago Amid Hunger, Nwaoma Foundation Feeds The Needy In Imo, Abuja, Lagos

The Nwaoma Foundation has intervened in the growing hunger across Nigeria, providing food for the needy in Lagos, Imo State and Abuja. The foundation, a brainchild of Nwaoma Ukachukwu, a Nigerian-born model and prophetess, has been in the vanguard of taking the poor off the streets in most parts of Nigeria. Recognizing the rising hunger […]

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4 h. ago Nigerian Music PR, Marketing Expert David Adeyemi Joins Grammy Recording Academy

Nigerian Music PR and Marketing Expert, David Adeyemi, has joined Grammy Recording Academy. David, a seasoned professional in Music PR and Marketing with years of experience cutting across different sectors, maintains the basics in Public Relations and Marketing. Joining the Grammy Recording Academy in early August 2025 gives David opportunities to vote in the Grammy […]

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4 h. ago Reps Deny Receiving Bribes To Sponsor Motions, Bills, Petitions

The House of Representatives has debunked claims by one of its members, Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo that lawmakers receive payments to sponsor motions, bills and petitions. Auyo who represents Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, in a viral video alleged that lawmakers were receiving between N1 million and N3 million before […]

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4 h. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FG accelerates digital transformation of civil service, targets completion by year

 As Over 34,000 workers now have official emails From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully digitising all essential civil service operations by December 31, 2025, in a bold move to boost efficiency, transparency, and ease of access to public services.  Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), […] The post FG accelerates digital transformation of civil service, targets completion by year-end appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Sen. Nenadi Usman welcomes Abuja High Court judgement affirming Abure’s tenure expiration

From Idu Jude, Abuja   The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has welcomed the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025, which dismissed a case filed by Mr. Julius Abure against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Friday, Senator Usman described […] The post Sen. Nenadi Usman welcomes Abuja High Court judgement affirming Abure’s tenure expiration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Court slams door on Matawalle’s appeal over seized government vehicles 

From Agaju Mudagba In a decisive blow to former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, the Court of Appeal in Sokoto has upheld the Federal High Court’s ruling that dismissed his claim to over 40 official vehicles seized from his residence after leaving office in May 2023. The three-member panel, led by Justice Abubakar Mahmud Talba, […] The post Court slams door on Matawalle’s appeal over seized government vehicles  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nigeria’s FDI declines amidst Tinubu’s gallivanting, uncoordinated reforms – Obi

By Chinelo Obogo Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has continued to decline despite multiple trips abroad by President Bola Tinubu. Obi who posted on his verified X handle stated that while the President, Ministers, and other government officials continue their “global gallivanting” in search […] The post Nigeria’s FDI declines amidst Tinubu’s gallivanting, uncoordinated reforms – Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Rescued Nigerian workers reveal ordeal of sexual abuse by Chinese employers in CAR

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Tears flowed and emotions ran high as 12 Nigerian men, recently rescued from the Central African Republic (CAR), recounted harrowing tales of sexual abuse and maltreatment suffered at the hands of their Chinese employers. The men, who had been stranded for months as employees of a Chinese mining company, described their […] The post Rescued Nigerian workers reveal ordeal of sexual abuse by Chinese employers in CAR appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nwifuru rewards D’Tigress star, Blessing Ejiofor with duplex, N30m

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, on Friday rewarded Blessing Ejiofor who was part of Nigeria’s victorious women’s national team at the 2025 Afrobasket tournament. Ejiofor who hails from Okposi community, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state, was also given a duplex by the Governor and State Honour of Ebonyi Hall […] The post Nwifuru rewards D’Tigress star, Blessing Ejiofor with duplex, N30m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Reps deny demanding N3m from lawmakers to present bills, ask member to provide evidence

The House of Representatives has dismissed allegations by its member, Ibrahim Auyo that thr leadership demands up to N3 million read more Reps deny demanding N3m from lawmakers to present bills, ask member to provide evidence

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