1 hour ago Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army said troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN, have killed a suspected bandits and arrested one gunrunner while transporting some weapons to an unknown destination. The troops in its ongoing Op LAFIYAN JAMA’A in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, conducted offensive operations at the mountainous areas of […] The post Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Tinubu: Peter Rufai will be remembered as patriotic sportsman who wrote his name in gold

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Peter Rufai, describing the legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper as a patriotic sportsman who wrote his name in gold in Nigerian and African football history. In a statement mourning Rufai’s passing at age 61, issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, […] The post Tinubu: Peter Rufai will be remembered as patriotic sportsman who wrote his name in gold appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued an urgent call for the cancellation of illegitimate debts, sweeping reforms of global financial institutions, and increased legislative engagement in Nigeria’s development financing.    CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, made the call at the Financing for Development Conference, in Sevilla […] The post CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Group: Anyanwu’s reinstatement has destroyed, not healed PDP

Says Damagun to chair over PDP’s funeral The National Alliance for Democratic Governance (NADG) says contrary to the public notion that the decision of the 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to reinstate Senator Sam Anyanwu, as the party’s National Secretary would usher calm and resurgence for the beleaguered […] The post Group: Anyanwu’s reinstatement has destroyed, not healed PDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. 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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2 h. 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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2 h. ago Isoko Group Seeks Development Of Gas Turbine Project In Niger Delta

The Isoko Renaissance Movement (IRM) has called on the federal government to develope the Isoko Gas Turbine project to ensure ample electricity supply in Isoko land. This was part of the demands made by the group at a peaceful protest by the group to the National Assembly on Thursday. Speaking during a peaceful protest on […]

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2 h. ago Perry Opara Emerges Political Advisers’ National Forum Chairman

Prominent politician and businessman, Chief Perry Opara, has been unanimously elected Chairman of the National Forum for Political Advisers (NAFOPA). This was after a high-profile forum meeting on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton hotel, Abuja, marking a new chapter in the group’s life. Also, Hon Ahmed Mohammed, Political Adviser to the Nasarawa […]

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2 h. 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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3 h. 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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3 h. 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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3 h. ago Oyo Muslim youths, leaders laud Gov Makinde’s support at Hijrah rally

Tribune Online Oyo Muslim youths, leaders laud Gov Makinde’s support at Hijrah rally OYO State governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, has once again been commended for his continued support for the promotion of Islam in the state. The coordinator of the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) in Oyo State, Alhaji Dawood Afolabi, and the Secretary-General of the Muslim Community of Oyo State (MUSCOYS), Alhaji Murisiku Siyanbade, gave […] Oyo Muslim youths, leaders laud Gov Makinde’s support at Hijrah rally Tribune Online

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4 h. 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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4 h. ago INEC Releases Election Results Review Supplementary Guidelines

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has released Supplementary regulations and guidelines for the review of election results. The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & Voter Education Committee of INEC, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday. According to him, the provision in Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 empowers the commission […]

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6 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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7 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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7 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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7 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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7 h. ago FG deploys digital tool to track N19.5bn agric project in 15 states

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has launched a digital Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) platform to oversee the rollout of its N19.5bn AgGrow Farm Support Programme. The government said the initiative, which was unveiled yesterday in Abuja, will provide 50% subsidies on seeds, fertilisers, and crop protection products (CPPs) to 50,000 smallholder farmers in the […] The post FG deploys digital tool to track N19.5bn agric project in 15 states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago The weight of being first: Firstborns open up on sacrifices, pressure and pain

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In many Nigerian families, being firstborn is less a privilege and more of a lifelong responsibility. It is not just birth order, it is a role defined by culture, circumstance and unspoken expectations.   From early childhood, firstborns are drafted into caregiving roles, thrust into leadership and expected to sacrifice with […] The post The weight of being first: Firstborns open up on sacrifices, pressure and pain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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