11 h. ago Stop Your Bitterness, Shettima Loyal, Not Desperate, Presidency Tells Datti

The Presidency has accused the 2023 Labour Party (LP) vice presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, of being consumed by “obsession and bitterness” over the success of Vice President Kashim Shettima, warning that his repeated attacks were baseless, malicious, and laced with personal frustration. Reacting to Datti’s latest appearance on Arise New Channel, where he questioned why […]

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12 h. ago Gov Mbah Tasks Journalists On Truth, Editorial Courage In AI Age

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerian journalists to uphold editorial courage and remain steadfast in their pursuit of truth amid the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in newsrooms. Delivering his welcome address at the opening of a two-day workshop organised by the State House Press Corps (SHPC) in Enugu on Friday, Governor […]

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13 h. ago Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments

Foremost election monitoring organisation, Yiaga Africa, has backed the new Supplementary Guidelines for the Review of Declaration and Return of Election Results issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group described the development as a “positive step” towards enhancing the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process. It, however, urged INEC to amend the Guidelines […]

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14 h. ago Ohanaeze condoles with Alhaji Dantata’s family, govt of Kano 

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed its sincere condolence  with the family of Nigeria’s formost business man and philanthropists, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata over his recent death . The organisation in its condolence letter released by the National Publicity Secretary , Ezechi Chukwu also urged the people of Kano State, its Governor, […] The post Ohanaeze condoles with Alhaji Dantata’s family, govt of Kano  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases

Tribune Online Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases He urged all healthcare workers across the state to be on high alert and to report any suspected case promptly. Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases Tribune Online

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18 h. ago 2027: Ohanaeze Interested In Welfare Of Citizens, Not Partisan Politics — Spokesman

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared that it was only interested in the socioeconomic wellbeing of the citizens of Nigeria, not partisan politics. National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Ezichi Chukwu stated this in an interview with LEADERSHIP in Enugu. Reacting to the recent of opposition […]

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20 h. ago Why Peter Obi should not be coalition’s VP candidate – Datti Baba

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has stated why Peter Obi should be the presidential candidate of the newly formed African Democratic Congress coalition (ADC). Baba-Ahmed, who was Obi’s running mate in the 2023 presidential election, noted that the latter should not be ADC’s vice presidential candidate because of his performance in the poll. While appearing on Arise […] The post Why Peter Obi should not be coalition’s VP candidate – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago FG Begins Vehicle Recycling Enforcement October, Eyes N60bn Annually

The federal government will begin full enforcement of Nigeria’s End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Waste Recycling Regulation in October 2025, as it accelerates plans to establish a national system for dismantling and recycling obsolete automobiles—an initiative expected to generate over N60 billion annually and create more than 40,000 jobs. Director-general of the National Automotive Design and Development […]

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22 h. ago FCT teachers may soon call off strike after Wike’s intervention

Tribune Online FCT teachers may soon call off strike after Wike’s intervention The agreement includes a N70,000 minimum wage for teachers, payment of 25%–35% salary arrears, a 40% peculiar allowance, the N35,000 wage award announced by the Federal Government, and... FCT teachers may soon call off strike after Wike’s intervention Tribune Online

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22 h. ago FG’s importation of $250m Belarus tractors would have created 40,000 local jobs – local manufacturers

Nigerian tractor manufacturers and assembly plants have been counting their losses since the Federal Government announced importation of tractors from read more FG’s importation of $250m Belarus tractors would have created 40,000 local jobs – local manufacturers

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22 h. ago Ahmedabad, that Air India tragedy and the transient nature of life

Many years ago, through a “Women in Entrepreneurship” sponsorship by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), I left Lagos for New read more Ahmedabad, that Air India tragedy and the transient nature of life

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22 h. ago MUSWEN briefs notable figures on 10th General Assembly, felicitates Babalakin

Tribune Online MUSWEN briefs notable figures on 10th General Assembly, felicitates Babalakin THE leadership of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) last week commenced visits to notable figures to brief them on the forthcoming 10th Annual General Assembly of the organisation. Their first port of call was the palace of the Timi of Ede, Oba Monirudeen Adesola Lawal Laminisa I. Leader of the delegation and […] MUSWEN briefs notable figures on 10th General Assembly, felicitates Babalakin Tribune Online

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23 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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23 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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23 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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23 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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28 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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34 h. ago ADC: Coalition a sponsored move to return power to the north – Kachikwu

Says ADC is not for sale… Nigerians need new set of leaders From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja As the crisis deepens, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has stated that the coalition is a sponsored move to return power to the north. Kachikwu, while speaking at a press conference in […] The post ADC: Coalition a sponsored move to return power to the north – Kachikwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Court Dismisses Gani Adams’ N5bn Defamation Suit Against Sunday Igboho

The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has dismissed a N5billion defamation suit filed by Chief Gani Adams, the Aare-Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, against Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, commonly known as Sunday Igboho. The ruling, delivered by Justice O.T. Ademola-Salami, also included an award of N500,000 cost against Adams in favour of Igboho. […]

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36 h. ago Over 11,000 govt projects abandoned between 1971–2011 — Tinubu’s aide

Tribune Online Over 11,000 govt projects abandoned between 1971–2011 — Tinubu’s aide Nigeria’s push for industrial development has been tragically undermined by decades of systemic failure, institutional decay, and the abandonment of over 11,000 government projects between 1971 and 2011, according to Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Senior Special Adviser to the President on Industrialisation at the African Development Bank (AfDB). Delivering a keynote address at the 55th Anniversary […] Over 11,000 govt projects abandoned between 1971–2011 — Tinubu’s aide Tribune Online

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