57 m. ago Correctional Service boss tasks officers on respect for human rights

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has tasked correctional officers to recommit themselves to a correction service that leads with innovation, compassion, and respect for human rights while discharging their duty as an officer. He gave the task at a two-day training for Correctional Officers […] The post Correctional Service boss tasks officers on respect for human rights appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ‘Eni Ogun’ Cast Begins Final Preparations For Musical Premiere In Lagos

The cast, and the director of ‘Eni Ogun’ (The Noble Warrior), Segun Adefila are putting finishing touches to the black Africa stage musical to be held in honour of Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, from July 11-13, at the Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos. Beyond a mere tribute to the African literary giant, the musical written […]

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7 h. ago Belinda Nkechi Idinmachi, Entrepreneurship Specialist, ALX Founder Academy

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8 h. ago Reps Panel Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against Electricity Liability Management Company

The House of Representatives Sub-Committee on the Protection of Critical National Assets has dismissed the corruption allegation against the Nigerian Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) by a civil society group, the Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA). The Association, through its President, Princewill Okorie, had accused NELMCO of misappropriation of funds and shady operations, among […]

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9 h. ago Nursing, Midwifery Council Moves Against Quackery, Illegal Training Institutions

The newly appointed registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Alhaji Ndagi Alhassan, has taken measures to curb the menace of quackery and illegal training institutions in the country. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna, Niger State, he said the council’s 21 zonal offices will oversee […]

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9 h. ago Senate demands N200m compensation for toddler shot during NDLEA raid

•Upholds dismissal of WAEC staff for aiding examination fraud From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide N200 million as compensation to the family of a toddler killed and another critically injured in the eye during a raid by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) […] The post Senate demands N200m compensation for toddler shot during NDLEA raid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Ogun Amotekun Dismisses Six Recruits For Getting Pregnant Before Orientation Camp Training

The Ogun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun, has dismissed six female recruits for being pregnant during their training at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Sagamu. The dismissal followed a routine pregnancy test conducted on 125 female recruits, which revealed that six of them were already pregnant before joining the training, which began […] The post Ogun Amotekun Dismisses Six Recruits For Getting Pregnant Before Orientation Camp Training appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nasarawa Agency Trains 1,200 Women On Financial, Digital Skills

Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency, through the EmpowerHer Project, has trained 1,200 women on financial and digital skills. The agency’s director-general, Habiba Balarabe Suleiman, disclosed this during a financial literacy and economic inclusion outreach held yesterday at the Emir’s Palace in Lafia and the Awuma community. The director general said the beneficiaries were drawn […]

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18 h. ago WAEC: Senate upholds dismissal of senior employee for smuggling exams scripts

Tribune Online WAEC: Senate upholds dismissal of senior employee for smuggling exams scripts Former Head of Scripts Room at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Ms Sandra Nimi Harry, has lost her bid to have her dismissal from office overturned and to be reinstated. WAEC: Senate upholds dismissal of senior employee for smuggling exams scripts Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Southern Governors’ Forum has congratulated Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on the validation of his election by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, describing it as a well-deserved electoral victory. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, stated this in a statement issued on behalf of […] The post Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Supreme Court Affirms APC’s Okpebholo Edo Guber Victory, Strikes Out PDP’s Petition

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, bringing an end to the legal battle over the September 2024 governorship poll. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of justices led by Justice Mohammed Garba dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, […] The post Supreme Court Affirms APC’s Okpebholo Edo Guber Victory, Strikes Out PDP’s Petition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago JUST IN: Supreme Court upholds Governor Okpebholo’s election

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Okpebholo’s election was upheld in a unanimous decision on Thursday by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba. The court dismissed the appeal filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Asuerinme Ighodalo, to nullify the outcome of the […] The post JUST IN: Supreme Court upholds Governor Okpebholo’s election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Transfer: Again, Napoli turn down Galatasaray’s bid for Osimhen

By Seyi Babalola Galatasaray have suffered a major setback in its efforts to recruit Victor Osimhen permanently from Napoli. This comes after Napoli turned down Osimhen’s release clause of €75 million. Onyebuchi Onokala, a Nigerian broadcast journalist better known as Buchi Laba, revealed this in a post on X. According to him, the Serie A […] The post Transfer: Again, Napoli turn down Galatasaray’s bid for Osimhen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago At Garba Shehu’s Book Launch, Tinubu Says He’ll Consolidate Buhari’s Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the efforts of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, assuring all Nigerians that the reform-oriented path the immediate past leader initiated will be consolidated and strengthened under his administration. Tinubu stated this during the launch of a book titled “According to the President: lessons from a presidential spokesman’s experience” by […]

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31 h. ago Recycled Politicians Can’t Derail Tinubu’s Momentum – Adelakun

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Oyo State, Chief Kunle Adelakun, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) political coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He stated that the coalition leaders mismanaged the country when they were in office, adding that emergency alliances or recycled politicians cannot derail Tinubu’s momentum ahead […]

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33 h. ago Tinubu’s role in Buhari’s emergence as president insignificant –Boss Mustapha

From Ismail Omipidan and Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has stirred up fresh political controversy by dismissing the insinuations in many quarters that President Bola Tinubu was highly instrumental to Mohammadu Buhari’s emergence as President in 2015 after the merger of other political parties that produced […] The post Tinubu’s role in Buhari’s emergence as president insignificant –Boss Mustapha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Trafficking: We were sleeping with 20 men each daily – victims

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has confirmed the arrest of three suspected members of interstate human trafficking syndicates who specialized in the recruitment, harbouring and trafficking of young girls from other parts of the country to the northern region for sexual exploitation. NAPTIP said that three […] The post Trafficking: We were sleeping with 20 men each daily – victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago BRICS Summit: Ogun hosts investment forum as Nigeria, Brazil deepen economic ties

Tribune Online BRICS Summit: Ogun hosts investment forum as Nigeria, Brazil deepen economic ties Edun emphasised that Nigeria is firmly open for business, highlighting macroeconomic stability and ongoing reforms as a foundation for sustainable private-sector-led growth. BRICS Summit: Ogun hosts investment forum as Nigeria, Brazil deepen economic ties Tribune Online

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39 h. ago “Nigeria Now Safer, More Attractive To Investors Under Tinubu” – Ribadu Claims

National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has cautioned critics of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration against underestimating his leadership, stating that Nigeria is now more stable and attractive to investors. Speaking at the 2025 National Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Ribadu dismissed the criticism coming from opposition voices, labeling them as “expired political […] The post “Nigeria Now Safer, More Attractive To Investors Under Tinubu” – Ribadu Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Boss Mustapha dismisses Tinubu’s contribution to Buhari’s 2015 presidency

Insists ACN, other merger parties gave insignificant votes From Ismail Omipidan and Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has stirred fresh political controversy by dismissing claims that President Bola Tinubu was highly instrumental to Muhammadu Buhari’s emergence as President in 2015 after the merger of political parties […] The post Boss Mustapha dismisses Tinubu’s contribution to Buhari’s 2015 presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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