6 h. ago Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released

By Seyi Babalola An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday,  discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air aircraft. Following the police’s formal withdrawal of the case, Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami dismissed the five-count charges against Emmanson. The charges said that Emmanson disrupted the peace on […] The post Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions

A special screening exercise for over 500 outstanding candidates below the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session will be conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to an announcement made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the screening will take place from September 22 to […] The post JAMB: Over 500 exceptional underage students to be screened for admissions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge

By Steve Agbota In order to cushion the effects of economic hardship in Nigeria, the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has called on President Bola Tinubu for an urgent reduction of the 7% surcharge on cargo clearance at the nation’s ports. In a letter dated, August 11, and signed […] The post Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Myanmar Air Strike On Stranded Convoy Kills Eight — Residents

Two local residents in the central Sagaing region, near the second biggest city of Mandalay, said air strikes hit a stationary convoy of trucks on Monday which had been stranded by nearby fighting. The post Myanmar Air Strike On Stranded Convoy Kills Eight — Residents appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Lagos advises motorists to seek alternative routes as Osborne Road closes for repair

The Lagos State government has advised motorists in Ikoyi and environs to seek alternative routes as it announces a two-day read more Lagos advises motorists to seek alternative routes as Osborne Road closes for repair

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14 h. ago SPE Seeks Global Energy Leadership To Boost Nigeria’s Energy Future

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council has made a call for bold action toward a cleaner, more secure energy future, as it wrapped up the 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference & Exhibition (NAICE). Over 2,000 delegates, 100+ exhibitors, and top industry minds from around the world converged at Lagos Eko Hotels Convention Centre, […]

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18 h. ago Hope Returns To Balanga As Inuwa Yahaya’s Hybrid Power Project Ends Years Of Darkness

For over two decades, communities in Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State have lived in the shadows. With no electricity supply, homes remained dark, schools under-resourced, and small businesses stifled. But a glimmer of hope is finally emerging from the heart of Balanga Dam. In a landmark move, the Gombe State Government has launched […]

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18 h. ago Governor Inuwa Yahaya Leads Gombe Into Cultural Renaissance With Pioneer Museum, Historic Sites Restoration

The Gombe State Government has formalized a deal to establish a state-of-the-art museum and restore several iconic historical monuments across the state. This bold move towards unlocking the economic potential of heritage tourism, was cemented with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a renowned heritage restoration experts, Exceeda Construction Ltd, at a […]

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18 h. ago FG Plants Seeds Of Peace, Prosperity At Kawu Grazing Reserve

Federal government yesterday flagged off the 2025 National Pasture Planting Day at the historic Kawu Grazing Reserve in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It pledged to transform grazing reserves into hubs of sustainable livestock production, peaceful coexistence, and economic empowerment. The minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, described the […]

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18 h. ago Dantsoho pledges revitalised port efficiency to power exports, sustainability

By Steve Agbota The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has tasked his team to renew commitment towards continuous improvement of the Port efficiencies that provided the backbone for the positive export performance Nigeria has recorded thus far in the successive quarters of the year 2025. Speaking during the recently concluded NPA Management […] The post Dantsoho pledges revitalised port efficiency to power exports, sustainability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Access Bank deepens Africa–Caribbean trade links at ACTIF 2025

By Chukwuma Umeorah Access Bank Plc has strengthened Africa–Caribbean trade relations and forged deeper institutional partnerships through its active participation in the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025, held recently in Grenada. The high-profile gathering drew leaders and policymakers from across both regions, including former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo; Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of […] The post Access Bank deepens Africa–Caribbean trade links at ACTIF 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Imperatives of strategic economic reforms in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable economic development (V)

Introduction The last part of this treatise recommended a range of measures for resettling the agenda of our economic transformation such as project financing, diversification and public-private partnership. This week’s episode continues that theme with the following suggestions: Human Capital Development, Military Tightening, Enhancing Infrastructural Development, Strengthening Governance/Fighting Corruption, Leveraging Regional and Global Trade Opportunities, […] The post Imperatives of strategic economic reforms in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable economic development (V) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago VP Shettima Commissions 2 Bombardier Jets For Cross River’s Cally Air

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, inaugurated two newly acquired Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets for use by the Cross River State-owned Cally Air. Shettima commissioned the aircraft shortly on arrival at the Magret Ekpo International International Airport in Calabar, Cross River State capital. The Vice President was in the State for the launch of 8th […]

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26 h. ago Niger Delta ‘ll Support Tinubu In 2027, Says PAP Boss Otuaro

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has declared that the Niger Delta region will support only President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. He stated this in his remarks at the closing ceremony of the ‘Stream 1’ Batch 3 three-day strategic Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Training organised by […]

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26 h. ago Miyetti Allah seeks dialogue with Oyo govt over ‘indiscriminate’ arrest of members

Tribune Online Miyetti Allah seeks dialogue with Oyo govt over ‘indiscriminate’ arrest of members Fulani herders under the aegis of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association have sought dialogue rather than resorting to Miyetti Allah seeks dialogue with Oyo govt over ‘indiscriminate’ arrest of members Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Comfort Emmanson: NCAA seeks eyewitness account in Ibom Air incident

Tribune Online Comfort Emmanson: NCAA seeks eyewitness account in Ibom Air incident Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, has called on passengers who Comfort Emmanson: NCAA seeks eyewitness account in Ibom Air incident Tribune Online

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28 h. ago VIDEO: I Have No Apologies About My Friendship With Tinubu — Soludo

Interestingly, one of Soludo's predecessors Peter Obi is seeking to become president in 2027 but the former has opposed the latter's single-term bid. The post VIDEO: I Have No Apologies About My Friendship With Tinubu — Soludo appeared first on Channels Television.

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30 h. ago Kwara: NMA raises alarm over growing mental health issues among doctors

Tribune Online Kwara: NMA raises alarm over growing mental health issues among doctors There are very few doctors who have access to professional help because of the limited mental health services and the stigma attached to seeking care... Kwara: NMA raises alarm over growing mental health issues among doctors Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Ondo govt seeks coroner’s inquest into UNIMED Registrar’s death

Tribune Online Ondo govt seeks coroner’s inquest into UNIMED Registrar’s death The Ondo State Government has ordered a coroner’s inquest to unravel the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of the Registrar of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Mr Ezekiel Imole Adeniran. Ondo govt seeks coroner’s inquest into UNIMED Registrar’s death Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Nigeria leads in cyberattack surge as Africa tops global threat

Nigeria has recorded the world’s sharpest rise in cyberattacks, as new data shows Africa has become the most targeted region read more Nigeria leads in cyberattack surge as Africa tops global threat

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