49 m. ago PICTORIAL: Miss Osun Joy Raimi crowned Miss World Nigeria 2025

24-year-old Joy Mojisola Raimi representing Osun State has emerged as the winner of the Miss World Nigeria 2025 title. The founder of the Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. Bruce wrote, “Congratulations to Joy Mojisola Raimi, the 24-year-old representing Osun State, on being crowned Miss World Nigeria 2025! Read More

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3 h. ago Anambra Guber: Moghalu Unopposed As Nwosu Withdraws From LP Primary Election

One of the two aspirants for the ticket of the governorship ticket of Labour Party (LP) for the forthcoming November 8, 2025 Anambra State election, Mr. John Nwosu, has withdrawn from the party’s primary election slated this weekend. Nwosu, in a press statement made available to journalists, alleged that several irregularities have trailed the plannings […]

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4 h. ago Chelle optimistic about Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification

Amid growing uncertainty over Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle read more Chelle optimistic about Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification

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5 h. ago Prominent Senator Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk sparking GOP wipeout in 2026 elections

Senator Ted Cruz, usually a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, sounded the alarm on the administration’s move to ramp read more Prominent Senator Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk sparking GOP wipeout in 2026 elections

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38 h. ago Adeleke knocks APC for criticising N159bn infrastructure projects

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of failing to deliver on the N100bn infrastructural projects he launched in the last quarter of 2023. The opposition party subsequently declared that the second phase of the infrastructural plan, under which the governor proposed to spend N159bn on various Read More

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40 h. ago Osun: Philanthropist donates classrooms, staff office to alma mater

Tribune Online Osun: Philanthropist donates classrooms, staff office to alma mater A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), philanthropist, and alumnus of the Ogedengbe School of Science, Ilesa, Prince Oluwaseun Adeloye Famoriyo Sabalo, on Thursday, donated a block of two classrooms and a staff office building to the school as his contribution to giving back to his alma mater. Osun: Philanthropist donates classrooms, staff office to alma mater Tribune Online

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53 h. ago Nigeria’s AI market projected to hit USD $434.4 million by 2026 – Report

Corporates charged to explore opportunities We want to make Nigeria Africa’s fintech powerhouse- Remita By Henry Uche Poised to make Nigeria Africa’s fintech powerhouse, Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL), in a report from a survey titled Unlocking the Power of AI in Nigeria’s Fintech Sector, said Nigeria’s AI market is projected to reach USD $434.4 […] The post Nigeria’s AI market projected to hit USD $434.4 million by 2026 – Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Africa’s maritime sector positioned for green shipping —Oyetola

Tribune Online Africa’s maritime sector positioned for green shipping —Oyetola Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on maritime stakeholders across Africa to leverage the continent’s renewable energy potential to become a global leader in green shipping. The minister made the remark at the maiden Africa Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonization, held recently in Abuja. He stated that, with the International […] Africa’s maritime sector positioned for green shipping —Oyetola Tribune Online

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60 h. ago Bowen VC restates commitment to sustain legacy of academic, moral excellence

Tribune Online Bowen VC restates commitment to sustain legacy of academic, moral excellence  VICE Chancellor of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Professor Jonathan Babalola, has reiterated his administration’s determination to continue to commit the university resources to producing academically sound and morally upright graduates for the local and international workforce. He made the remark at the 23rd matriculation ceremony of the university, during which about 1,600 new students […] Bowen VC restates commitment to sustain legacy of academic, moral excellence Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Tinubu congratulates JABU varsity chancellor Adegbulugbe at 70

President Bola Tinubu felicitates the Chancellor of Joseph Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun, Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, on his 70th birthday. Tinubu lauded Adegbulugbe for his achievements and contributions to academia, evangelism, business, and philanthropy. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, his Spokesman, said in a statement on Wednesday. He quoted the President as recalling their shared experiences that “in Read More

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3 d. ago Super Eagles Must Beat South Africa To Qualify For 2026 World Cup – Chelle

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has stated that it is crucial for his team to secure a victory against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa if they are to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria in a Matchday 8 encounter in September. Hugo Broos’ team currently leads […]

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3 d. ago Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash

Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle has underlined the Super Eagles’ determination to defeat South Africa in September, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle is convinced that victory against the Bafana Bafana is non-negotiable if the Super Eagles are to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive. The Super Eagles find themselves in a precarious position in […] The post Chelle admits Super Eagles’ World Cup fate hangs on South Africa clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Okorie thanks Gov Mba for inclusion in LOC for Enugu 2026 NSF

Former Nigeria 400m hurdler, United States-based Victor Okorie has promised not to disappoint Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mba for his inclusion in the 12-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) for next year’s 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged Enugu 2026. Okorie, a Performance Director on the current board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) assured […] The post Okorie thanks Gov Mba for inclusion in LOC for Enugu 2026 NSF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NSCDC nabs Osun teacher molesting pupil, man for defiling minor 

Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, on Tuesday, said a 22-year-old male school teacher, Rufai Akorede, has been arrested for allegedly molesting a seven-year-old female pupil (name withheld) in Ilesa. The suspect was accused of thrusting his manhood into the mouth of the victim in a classroom, after school hours. Read More

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3 d. ago APC chieftain urges Tinubu to reform pension scheme, end pensioners hardship

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the challenges facing retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. In a statement on Tuesday, Oyintiloye decried the hardship pensioners endure due to delayed or non-payment of benefits, inadequate funding, and alleged corruption within the scheme. Read More

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4 d. ago Communal clashes: Adeleke threatens to depose three monarchs

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a stern warning against the recurrence of communal clashes in Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin Osun, threatening to remove any traditional rulers who fail to maintain peace in their domains. The governor’s warning follows recent violent clashes in the three communities, which resulted in several deaths and widespread destruction, Read More

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4 d. ago Enugu govt constitutes LOC for 2026 National Sports Festival

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially approved the composition of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Enugu 2026”. Daniel Onwuegbulam, Director of Information, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Enugu State disclosed this on Monday in a statement in Enugu. According to the statement, the Commissioner for […] The post Enugu govt constitutes LOC for 2026 National Sports Festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Adeleke Reads Riot Act To Osun Monarchs Over Communal Crisis

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned traditional rulers of Ifon Osun, Erin Osun and Ilobu communities that the state government will be forced to wield the big stick and depose the monarchs that fail to sustain current peace in their communities. The governor gave the warning against the backdrop of online reports that […]

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4 d. ago Adeleke threatens monarchs of warring Osun communities of dethronement if .

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo   Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has threatened to dethrone traditional rulers in the warring Ifon-Osun, Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities if they fail to sustain the peace that has returned to the areas.    In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, Adeleke said the warning became necessary against […] The post Adeleke threatens monarchs of warring Osun communities of dethronement if…. appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu approves tenure extension for immigration chief Nandap until 2026

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of Kemi Nandap’s tenure as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) until December 31, 2026. This decision comes amidst growing concerns over tenure extensions in public service, particularly within the NIS. Nandap, who joined the NIS in October 1989, was appointed Comptroller-General […] The post Tinubu approves tenure extension for immigration chief Nandap until 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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