2 h. ago 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker

By Daniel Kanu Hon. Rotimi Makinde, who represented Ife Federal Constituency, Osun State in the 7th National Assembly, was the deputy chairman, Human Rights Committee in the Assembly. He was notable  for his great contributions in legislative matters. Makinde, an APC chieftain was in the forefront in the formation of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju […] The post 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Boundary Disputes: Olubadan Warns Trespassers To Vacate Ibadan Land

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has declared that Oba River is the boundary between Ibadan in Oyo State and Iwo town in Osun State. The monarch made the declaration at an emergency meeting of Obas, Mogajis and Baales on the boundary areas of Ibadan and Iwo which at the Olubadan Palace in Oke […]

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17 h. ago NWFL: Shobowale Targets Super Six Playoff Success With Amazons

Nasarawa Amazons midfielder Rukayat Shobowale has urged her teammates to shift their focus to Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoff tournament. The Amazons defeated defending champions Edo Queens 1-0 to book a ticket to the season-ending tournament. Remo Stars Ladies, Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens and Rivers Angels have also booked their spot in […]

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18 h. ago Banned agrochemicals: NAFDAC raids shops in Ogun, Ondo, others, seizes N800m products

By John Ogunsemore The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has impounded N800 million worth of banned agrochemical products from shops in Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo States. The agency disclosed this in a statement shared on X on Friday. NAFDAC said it targeted shops found to be distributing banned agrochemical […] The post Banned agrochemicals: NAFDAC raids shops in Ogun, Ondo, others, seizes N800m products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Shettima, Others Call For Financial Market Transformation In Africa, Middle

Vice President Kashim Shettima and other stakeholders have urged African capital markets to embrace digital transformation and enhance regional integration to create a financial system that is more efficient, accessible, and resilient. They made this call at the 2025 Conference of the Africa and Middle East Depositories Association, organised by the Central Securities Clearing System […]

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20 h. ago Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as Geregu, Transcorp gas debts hit N216bn

Nigeria’s persistent power sector woes are worsening, with fresh data showing that Geregu and Transcorp Power now owe gas suppliers read more Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as Geregu, Transcorp gas debts hit N216bn

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24 h. ago Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation

    By Oluseye Ojo These days, there have been increasing advocacies for gender equity, balance, mainstreaming, and inclusion, especially for women to be in top elected and appointive leadership positions across the globe.   The extant National Gender Policy (NGP) in Nigeria recommends 35 per cent affirmative action for women. It also seeks at […] The post Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke

A political group in Osun State, known as the Osun Leaders of Thought (OLT), has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The group warned against increasing pressure on the governor to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing […] The post “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Ponzi Scheme: SEC launches sensitization campaign in Wuse Market

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In a bid to prevent more Nigerians from falling victims to Ponzi schemes, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it conducted a sensitization campaign at Wuse Market on Friday. Led by its Director General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the SEC team distributed informational flyers and engaged traders on the risks associated […] The post Ponzi Scheme: SEC launches sensitization campaign in Wuse Market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago “Russian language was the hardest part for me” – Redemptor Cathy Shares Her Alabuga Start Programme Experience

Alabuga Start international program is becoming increasingly popular among young people in our country. This initiative offers young women aged read more “Russian language was the hardest part for me” – Redemptor Cathy Shares Her Alabuga Start Programme Experience

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31 h. ago UTME: Senate to include funds for creation of more ICT centres across the country in 2026 budget

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has announced plans to include funding for the establishment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centres across all 774 local government areas in the country in the 2026 budget. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Senator Mohammed Muntari Dandutse (APC, Katsina South), made this known […] The post UTME: Senate to include funds for creation of more ICT centres across the country in 2026 budget appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Oyetola calls for unity in Osun APC, charges leaders to focus on common political goal

In a strategic meeting with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, Minister of read more Oyetola calls for unity in Osun APC, charges leaders to focus on common political goal

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32 h. ago Linda Ochugbua honoured at Business Women Hub Conference 2025

The 2025 Business Women Hub Conference brought together influential women to discuss accelerating female inclusion in leadership. read more Linda Ochugbua honoured at Business Women Hub Conference 2025

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34 h. ago Osun 2026: Market men, women endorse Adeleke for second term

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Market men and women under the association of Babalojas and Iyalojas of Osogbo and Olorunda Local Government Areas of Osun State, have endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term. They called on traders across the state to unite and be ready to ensure re-election of Adeleke to enable him continue […] The post Osun 2026: Market men, women endorse Adeleke for second term appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago FX, Money Market dominate as FMDQ secondary market turnover hits N58.20trn

Foreign Exchange (FX) and Money Market (MM) transactions dominated secondary market activity, jointly accounting for 70.35 percent of the total read more FX, Money Market dominate as FMDQ secondary market turnover hits N58.20trn

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39 h. ago Global market turbulence tests Nigeria’s ambitious 2025 spending plan

Six months ago, an article titled “Why Nigeria’s bold budget projections could backfire” was published by BusinessDay. It flagged a read more Global market turbulence tests Nigeria’s ambitious 2025 spending plan

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39 h. ago Africa and Middle East leverage financial market infrastructure to forge new frontier

Bolstered by shared histories and burgeoning economic ties, Africa and the Middle East are setting their sights on becoming the read more Africa and Middle East leverage financial market infrastructure to forge new frontier

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39 h. ago Again, Rivers women beg Tinubu to lift emergency, reinstate Fubara

Apparently not giving up, Rivers women from various ethnic groups have again appealed to President Bola Tinubu to lift the read more Again, Rivers women beg Tinubu to lift emergency, reinstate Fubara

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40 h. ago You’re blocking opportunities for female pundits – Eni Aluko to Ian Wright

Broadcaster and former English professional player Eni Aluko has alleged that Arsenal legend Ian Wright is blocking opportunities for female pundits in women’s football. Aluko has been an advocate for women’s football and accuses Wright of taking too much space, something she says he should be aware of. Speaking on Radio Four’s Women’s Hour, she […] The post You’re blocking opportunities for female pundits – Eni Aluko to Ian Wright appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress To Face Mozambique, Rwanda In Group D

Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, D’Tigress, have been drawn in Group D of the 2025 AfroBasket against Mozambique and Rwanda The defending champions will be looking to win a record extending seventh title at the competition which will be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire. D’ Tigress will be looking to build on their impressive outing at […]

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