19 h. ago Once told he’d amount to nothing — now Chef Izu Ani owns some of Dubai’s finest restaurants

In a world quick to define futures by scores and report cards, Chef Izu Ani stands as a stirring rebuttal read more Once told he’d amount to nothing — now Chef Izu Ani owns some of Dubai’s finest restaurants

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26 h. ago Bayelsa police confirm cult leader Omubo killed in leadership struggle

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed that Olotu Wanemi Omubo, leader of the notorious Bobos cult group, was killed by members of his own group in a bid to seize leadership. Omubo, a Nembe indigene from Nembe Local Government Area and a Phase 2 beneficiary of the Presidential Amnesty Programme […] The post Bayelsa police confirm cult leader Omubo killed in leadership struggle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Plateau: We’ll recover all lands taken by grabbers – Mutfwang

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has pledged to recover all lands forcibly taken from their rightful owners. He also committed to halting illegal land acquisitions and streamlining land administration in the state. Speaking after receiving reports from committees on the resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and land administration at […] The post Plateau: We’ll recover all lands taken by grabbers – Mutfwang appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Rivers: Sustain reconciliation process, Eradiri advises Fubara

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Former Bayelsa State Labour Party (LP) fovernorship candidate, Udengs Eradiri, has told the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to shut his doors against crisis merchants and step up the ongoing reconciliation. Eradiri commended Fubara for heeding his earlier advice that he should kneel before his estranged benefactor and […] The post Rivers: Sustain reconciliation process, Eradiri advises Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago HURIWA backs AfDB’s Adesina verdicts on Nigeria’s economy, slams presidency 

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop berating the President of the African Development Bank(AFDB), Akinwunmi Adesina on his comparison of Nigerians’ poverty situation now and in the 1960s. Adesina, at the 20th anniversary dinner of investment firm Chapel Hill Denham in Lagos, […] The post HURIWA backs AfDB’s Adesina verdicts on Nigeria’s economy, slams presidency  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Properties Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Chinese Recycling Facility In Lagos

Some properties worth millions of Naira have been destroyed, following a fire outbreak at a recycling plant operated by Chinese owned company, Jincheng, in 11B Eric Moore Road in Surulere, Lagos State. The incident, which started around 12:15 p.m., on Monday, prompted an immediate response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. In a […] The post Properties Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Chinese Recycling Facility In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago FG Committed To Advancing Human Rights In Business Environment – Fagbemi

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to protecting the human rights of business owners operating within the country, promising to strengthen access to justice and promote transparency in business operations. The Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN gave the assurance, yesterday at a High-level National Dialogue on advancing […]

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41 h. ago Housing deficit: Estate surveyors slam threat to confiscate empty properties

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Amid Nigeria’s growing housing deficit, estate surveyors have strongly rejected the government’s threat to confiscate vacant properties, calling it legally unfeasible and a violation of fundamental rights. The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) emphasised that while property ownership is often exploited to conceal illicit wealth, any action to […] The post Housing deficit: Estate surveyors slam threat to confiscate empty properties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Dan Okehi @ 70: The making of insurance, risk management guru

By Sunday Ani Born to the family of Mr. Godfrey and Mrs. Alice Okehi of Orogwe, in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, some 70 years ago, Dr. Dan Okehi is unarguably a giant in Nigeria’s insurance and risk management sector. An insurance leader par excellence, he started his childhood education at Orogwe […] The post Dan Okehi @ 70: The making of insurance, risk management guru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Group demands action to curb influence of Chinese nationals on youths

By Sunday Ani Chairman, League of Patriotic Lawyers, Abubakar Yesufu, has called on the Federal Government and the National Security Council to urgently check the influence of Chinese nationals on Nigerian youths. He said they have little or no regard for the country’s laws or security agencies. He cited recent viral videos showing Chinese individuals […] The post Group demands action to curb influence of Chinese nationals on youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago BDC operator testifies against suspect who allegedly defrauded him N280m

From Godwin Tsa Abuja A Bureau De Change (BDC) Operator, Alhaji Idris Ali, has told a Federal High Court how the managing director of Faru Power Solution Limited, Mohammed Lawal, allegedly defrauded him of the total sum of N280 million. Testifying as the first prosecution witness (PW1), Ali, told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Abuja […] The post BDC operator testifies against suspect who allegedly defrauded him N280m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Nigeria at Dubai AI forum: A bold step for tech diplomacy and global innovation

Nigeria made a compelling statement on the global stage last month as it led a prominent delegation to Dubai AI read more Nigeria at Dubai AI forum: A bold step for tech diplomacy and global innovation

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57 h. ago EFCC Breaks Silence On VeryDarkMan’s Arrest, Says There’re ‘Multiple Petitions’ Against Activist

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that controversial critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM), was arrested by its operatives over multiple petitions against him The anti-graft agency, through its spokesperson Dele Oyewale, told BBC News on Monday that VeryDarkMan was taken into custody following complaints from several petitioners. “We arrested […]

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65 h. ago Nigeria’s budgets: A tale of rising debt and stagnant revenues

Over the past two decades, Nigeria’s federal budgets have told a story of soaring expenditures, stagnant revenues, and an ever-growing read more Nigeria’s budgets: A tale of rising debt and stagnant revenues

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3 d. ago Leadership tissule: Atiku Isah was never screened nor participated in election processes — Ladoja, NANS President

Atiku, Sowore, 2 others behind his ‘frustration’ From Fred Ezeh, Abuja National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Olusola Oladoja, has asked Nigerians to disregard the claims by Atiku Abubakar Isah, that he was the duly elected president of the association in the last convention in February, 2025. Ladoja told journalists at […] The post Leadership tissule: Atiku Isah was never screened nor participated in election processes — Ladoja, NANS President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ikedi Ohakim and the Imo “Remontada”: A second half renewal 

By Obinna Nwachukwu When Spanish football fans speak of a “remontada,” they remember the electrifying nights when FC Barcelona staged miraculous comebacks against overwhelming odds.  In Imo State’s evolving political landscape, a similar narrative is taking shape. Former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, who served from 2007 to 2011, is now preparing for his own remarkable comeback—a […] The post Ikedi Ohakim and the Imo “Remontada”: A second half renewal  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Defection Drama: APC Accuses Adeleke Of Secret Move To Join Party

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of dishonesty over rumours surrounding his alleged move to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The party claimed that Adeleke did make attempts to switch allegiance but was rejected after being told he would not be […] The post Defection Drama: APC Accuses Adeleke Of Secret Move To Join Party appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NNL Slams Penalties On Akpabio, Barau’s Football Clubs For Hooliganism

Nigeria National League (NNL) has taken decisive actions against football clubs owned by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Senator Jibrin Barau, following incidents of assault and hooliganism during their recent matches. Godswill Akpabio FC, based in Uyo and owned by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was found guilty of conducting itself unprofessionally […]

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4 d. ago Experts Urge Joint IPs To Boost Africa’s Music, Tackle Piracy

Experts have said the African creative industry can gain a boost from joint Intellectual Property (IP) ownership of creative works and a unified fight against piracy. IP and Entertainment lawyer, Carla Parris, Australian serial entrepreneur and co-founder Yakwetu Online, Mike Strano, and founder, Opus Music Africa, David Tayebwa made this known at a virtual webinar […]

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5 d. ago Vested interests behind recent fake stories on NiMet – Rights activist

By Sunday Ani A Lagos based human rights activist, Ogunniyi Afeez Moshood, has described as unpatriotic and reckless, the recent media publications aimed at tarnishing the image of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and its management led by Prof Charles Anosike. He spoke to some journalists in Abuja while reacting to a report by an […] The post Vested interests behind recent fake stories on NiMet – Rights activist appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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