1 hour ago I lost my dad at 8, wore my first sandals in secondary school – Prof Orajaka, ex VC, Anambra varsity

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chief Ifeanacho Paul Orajaka is a former Vice-chancellor, Anambra State University, Uli. He’s also a retired Professor of Geology at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In this interview, he narrates his journey to attaining the highest pedestals in academics and university administration. Going through your profile, can you take us back […] The post I lost my dad at 8, wore my first sandals in secondary school – Prof Orajaka, ex VC, Anambra varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 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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8 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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10 h. ago Nigeria’s manufacturing investments dip to lowest level since 2018

Nigeria’s capital importation into the manufacturing sector has dipped to its lowest level since 2017 despite foreign exchange stability, data read more Nigeria’s manufacturing investments dip to lowest level since 2018

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11 h. ago NILDS DG decries huge spending on fresh foreign training for 23 lawmakers

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed disapproval over plans to send 23 Senators and Members of the House of Representatives abroad for another training programme in two weeks. Speaking at a workshop for ECOWAS Parliament staff in Abuja on Thursday, […] The post NILDS DG decries huge spending on fresh foreign training for 23 lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Police Arrest Fake Eye Doctor Using Olive Oil Concoctions As Cure

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a fake medical doctor, claiming to be a specialist in the treatment of eye problems. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Friday in Uyo, said the arrest followed credible intelligence from concerned members of the […]

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17 h. ago Surprise As AI Issues Unsolicited Certificate Of Recognition To Lebanese Engineer In Nigeria

A Lebanese engineer working in Nigeria, Mazen Kalassina, has become the subject of international curiosity after receiving a spontaneous certificate from an artificial intelligence (AI) system, an event some observers said was unprecedented. In June 2025, ChatGPT, a widely used AI language model, issued a Certificate of Distinction to Engr. Mazen Kalassina without any prompt […]

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20 h. ago Investment In Circular Economy Key To Increase Forex Earnings, Says NESREA DG

The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Professor Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain has the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Prof. Barikor stated this recently at a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in […]

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21 h. ago “Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji Has Not Surrendered” – Defence HQ

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports claiming that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered to the military. Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, clarified the situation on Thursday, while briefing journalists in Abuja. “Simple answer to the question about terrorist leader, Bello Turji; Turji has not surrendered, we are still on […] The post “Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji Has Not Surrendered” – Defence HQ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Critical Minerals: African Ministers To Hold Second Conference In New York

Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) will host its Second High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa on 22nd September, 2025 in Manhattan, New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who serves as event chair, will convene the roundtable alongside Dr Oladele Henry Alake, chairman […]

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22 h. ago Bello Turji hasn’t surrendered, we’re still looking for suspect – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has debunked rumours making the rounds over the alleged surrender of the notorious wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji. The DHQ said there is no truth in the report as the military is still looking for the bandit leader. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, made […] The post Bello Turji hasn’t surrendered, we’re still looking for suspect – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago 3 students emerge winners of Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition

By Paul Nwokocha Fifteen-year-old Davina Phillips of Bloombreeds School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has emerged the overall winner of the 2025 Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for secondary school students in Nigeria. The Chief Examiner, Prof. Akachi Ezeigbo, said after going through the submissions, the best five essays were selected and a second physical round […] The post 3 students emerge winners of Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago FG centralises C of O, permit, shoreline approvals under OSGOF

The Federal Government has directed that all applications for Certificates of Occupancy (C of O), permits, and survey plans along Nigeria’s shorelines must now be routed exclusively through the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF), following its recent move to the Presidency. Surveyor General of the Federation, Mr. Abudulganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, made […] The post FG centralises C of O, permit, shoreline approvals under OSGOF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Bibi Bello: Building legacy of excellence that attracts people to God

By Damiete Braide For Bibi Bello, music is more than just a profession; it is a divine tool in God’s hands, designed to heal, restore and draw people to His presence. In fact, Bibi’s life as a gospel singer, worship leader and corporate attorney revolves around a singular mission: to reveal Jesus and win souls […] The post Bibi Bello: Building legacy of excellence that attracts people to God appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Ibom Air Saga: Airline Operators Remove Comfort Emmanson From No

Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has formally lifted the no-flight ban initially imposed on Ibom Airline passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, over unruly and violent conduct on the aircraft the the weekend. The operators, in a statement by their Public Relations Officer, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, said the lifting of the ban was necessitated by the intervention […]

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41 h. ago Bello Turji has not surrendered, we are still looking for him – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked rumours circulating about the alleged surrender of notorious wanted bandit leader Bello Turji. The DHQ said there is no truth in the report as the military is still looking for the bandit leader. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, made this known at […] The post Bello Turji has not surrendered, we are still looking for him – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago How NYSC Allowance Sparked My Journey Into Fashion World – Kohol

The founder Vuda Fashion House Mr Andrew Kohol has narrated how his meagre National Youth Service Allowance (NYSC) sparked a fashion revolution with focus on men’s wears. Kohol spoke when 100 level students of Mass Communication from University of Jos visited his Vuba Fashion House, for a creative tour as part of their course in […]

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50 h. ago Noise reduction will likely reduce burden of hypertension in Ibadan — Study

Tribune Online Noise reduction will likely reduce burden of hypertension in Ibadan — Study A reduction in noise generation, transmission, and exposure could alleviate the burden of hypertension in Ibadan, a study has suggested. In a new study, researchers reported that proximity to noise sources, being unemployed and educational level were associated with diagnosed hypertension in urban settings. The study, which included Olalekan J. Taiwo, Akinkunmi Okekunle, Joshua O. […] Noise reduction will likely reduce burden of hypertension in Ibadan — Study Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Mystery of pains: Onwuchekwa to unveil secrets of aches of head, low back at UNIPORT inaugural lecture

Thursday, August 21, 2025, is Prof. Regina Chinwe Onwuchekwa’s day with history. On that day, the erudite scholar from Akokwa in Ideato North Local Government, Imo State will dazzle an array of academics and students of the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), as well as other invited guests, with rare medical revelations when she delivers […] The post Mystery of pains: Onwuchekwa to unveil secrets of aches of head, low back at UNIPORT inaugural lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Alausa assures of ministry’s commitment to integrity of national exams

Tribune Online Alausa assures of ministry’s commitment to integrity of national exams The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed the resolution of a technical glitch that affected the recent release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, reassuring the public of its commitment to maintaining the integrity of national examinations. He gave the assurance in a press release via the ministry’s X (formerly […] Alausa assures of ministry’s commitment to integrity of national exams Tribune Online

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