62 m. ago LSA 2025: Dons celebrate renowned African historian Hakeem Tijani

By Abdulkabir Muhammed Faculty members from Adeleke University (Osun) and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have organised roundtable panels to honour Professor Hakeem Ibikunle Tijani, a global African historian. At the six-day Lagos Studies Association (LSA) Annual Conference 2025 at the University of Lagos, professors Adegbite Tobalase and Olatunji Alao (Adeleke University), and […] The post LSA 2025: Dons celebrate renowned African historian Hakeem Tijani appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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84 m. ago Oil could surpass $90 as Middle East tensions mount, Goldman, Barclays warn

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could drive Brent crude oil prices up by as much as $10 per read more Oil could surpass $90 as Middle East tensions mount, Goldman, Barclays warn

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2 h. ago FCT police arrest 3 notorious kidnappers, gun runner, others in shootout

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three notorious kidnap suspects long wanted for a series of high-profile abductions and murders within the FCT and its environs, marking a major operational success in its ongoing effort to combat violent crimes. Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh, who made this […] The post FCT police arrest 3 notorious kidnappers, gun runner, others in shootout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Senator Natasha’s Family Home Attacked Again, One Suspect Caught

A fresh security scare hit the family residence of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as armed men invaded her home in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area, on Wednesday. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the arrest of a suspect identified as Jose Suberu at the scene of the attack. Police spokesperson, SP William Aya, […] The post Senator Natasha’s Family Home Attacked Again, One Suspect Caught appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Osun college council chairman vows upgrade to polytechnic status

Tribune Online Osun college council chairman vows upgrade to polytechnic status The newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, Abayomi Adegoke, has expressed his determination to upgrade the institution from a monotechnic to a full-fledged polytechnic. Osun college council chairman vows upgrade to polytechnic status Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Osun APC mocks PDP over reinstated council chairmen, councillors 

By John Ogunsemore The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is pained by the Court of Appeal judgment of February 10 that reinstated the APC local government council chairmen and councillors across the state and another judgement of the court on June 13 that reiterated the […] The post Osun APC mocks PDP over reinstated council chairmen, councillors  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Students’ Loan Application Process Now Fully Digitised – NELFUND

The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said its Student Loan application system has now been fully digitised to streamline and accelerate the student loan processing experience for institutions and applicants. The director of corporate communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, stated this in a press statement yesterday. According to her, with this upgrade, all accredited institutions are […]

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5 h. ago Benue killings: BBNaija star Kiddwaya under fire for seeking public donations for victims

Kiddwaya, a renowned Big Brother Naija reality TV star and billionaire heir, is under criticism for requesting monetary donations from Nigerians. According to reports, Kiddwaya began a fundraising campaign on Wednesday through his NGO to help the victims of the Benue massacre. Kiddwaya, in an appeal shared on X, called on the public to donate […] The post Benue killings: BBNaija star Kiddwaya under fire for seeking public donations for victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NDDC to receive more recovered funds for projects – EFCC chairman

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, has announced that more recovered looted funds will be made available to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to execute projects in the Niger Delta region. Olukoyede made this statement in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, while commissioning two NDDC […] The post NDDC to receive more recovered funds for projects – EFCC chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen

APC urges govt to respect court ruling From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), and the Osun State Government have strongly opposed alleged plans by reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors to claim local government allocations. The Commissioner for Local Government […] The post LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago CIMICO lauds DSS for arresting suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons

The Sun A civil society organisation, Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMICO), has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for its recent operations arresting several suspected gunrunners and kidnappers, and recovering numerous weapons across Nigeria. In a statement by its coordinator, Adams Otakwu, CIMICO said, “Recent sweeping operations by DSS operatives across the country have helped to […] The post CIMICO lauds DSS for arresting suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NULGE suspects diversion, warns CBN against payment of Osun LG funds

The Osun State chapter of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has warned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) read more NULGE suspects diversion, warns CBN against payment of Osun LG funds

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7 h. ago CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons

Tribune Online CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons A civil society organisation (CSO), Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMICO), has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for arresting several suspected gunrunners, kidnappers and for recovering several weapons in the process.  A statement by the group’s coordinator, Adams Otakwu, said, “Recent sweeping operations by DSS operatives across the country have helped to stem the tide of […] CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Reps: Osun Caucus demands immediate release of seized LGAs’ allocation

Tribune Online Reps: Osun Caucus demands immediate release of seized LGAs’ allocation "we are worried that funds meant to pay salary of local government workers, fix rural roads, provide water, maintain primary health care centres and perform other obligations of Government are Reps: Osun Caucus demands immediate release of seized LGAs’ allocation Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Benue massacre: Adebayo expresses disappointment over Tinubu’s visit

By Sunday Ani, Abuja Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed disappointment with the way President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Benue State over the recent killing by suspected Fulani militants was trivialised and reduced to politics. Insisting that Nigerians must be serious about tackling important […] The post Benue massacre: Adebayo expresses disappointment over Tinubu’s visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Osun East Senator Launches Revolving Loan Scheme To Empower 700 Entrepreneurs

Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District of Osun State and chairman of the Senate Committee on Industry, has launched a Revolving Loan Empowerment Scheme aimed at supporting over 700 small business owners and entrepreneurs in his constituency. The initiative, in partnership with the Osun State Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment, seeks to […]

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8 h. ago NSITF Presents N18.6m Compensation Cheque To Deceased Employee’s Family

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has presented a cheque of N18,652,908.20 to the family of a deceased employee who died in the line of duty. The move aligns with the fund’s commitment to employee welfare and social protection through the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The managing director of NSITF, Dr Oluwaseun Faleye, represented […]

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9 h. ago Suspected Armed Robbers Attack Popular Ibadan Market, Cart Away Valuables, Injure Three Traders

There was panic in Ibadan, Oyo State, when some gunmen, suspected to armed rubbers invaded Mokola Community. It was gathered that three persons sustained varying degrees of injuries following the unfortunate event on Wednesday morning. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the incident occurred at approximately 11:30 am when a group of armed robbers stormed a shop, […] The post Suspected Armed Robbers Attack Popular Ibadan Market, Cart Away Valuables, Injure Three Traders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects

Tribune Online Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday condemned in totality the mass killings in Benue State, describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable. Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects Tribune Online

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10 h. ago CBN maintains confidence in banks, offers transitional support

As part of its work to keep banks strong, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has put in place temporary steps for a few banks that are still moving away from earlier support they received during the COVID-19 pandemic. This step is part of the CBN’s broader, sequenced strategy to implement the recapitalisation programme announced […] The post CBN maintains confidence in banks, offers transitional support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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