84 m. ago Nigerian Navy destroys eight illegal refining sites in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Nigerian Navy destroys eight illegal refining sites in Niger Delta "FOB Escravos remains unwavering in its commitment to dismantling illegal refining infrastructure and safeguarding Nigeria’s oil assets against economic sabotage." Nigerian Navy destroys eight illegal refining sites in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Benue killings: ‘Bad roads’ not excuse to shun grieving citizens, Obi slams Tinubu

Tribune Online Benue killings: ‘Bad roads’ not excuse to shun grieving citizens, Obi slams Tinubu "If the Commander-in-Chief cannot reach his citizens due to bad roads, what hope is there for the average Nigerian who plies those same roads every day?" Benue killings: ‘Bad roads’ not excuse to shun grieving citizens, Obi slams Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Housing Minister backs plan for ‘NUJ FCT Journalists Village’ in Abuja

Tribune Online Housing Minister backs plan for ‘NUJ FCT Journalists Village’ in Abuja The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Dangiwa, has given his full support to a proposed 'FCT NUJ Journalists’ Village' in Abuja, a housing scheme planned by the Federal Capital Territory Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists. Housing Minister backs plan for ‘NUJ FCT Journalists Village’ in Abuja Tribune Online

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4 h. ago VIDEO: Olamide ignored my calls for months after using my name in song — Yemi My Lover

Tribune Online VIDEO: Olamide ignored my calls for months after using my name in song — Yemi My Lover Veteran Nollywood actor, Yemi Ayebo, popularly known as Yemi My Lover, has revealed that after Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide, used his name in a song, the music star ignored his calls and messages for over six months despite initially promising to reach out. In a recent interview, Yemi My […] VIDEO: Olamide ignored my calls for months after using my name in song — Yemi My Lover Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Nigerian Artist Helen Nzete Features At The Inaugural Africa Art Basel

Nigerian artist Helen Nzete is featuring at the maiden edition of Africa Art Basel in Switzerland, a new platform of Art Basel, focused on contemporary African Art. Africa Art Basel narrows down the mega fair which features nearly 300 exhibitors from across the globe, expanding its usual African gallery exhibitors from five to twenty. The […]

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5 h. ago BUA Foods set for 85% profit jump as price cuts drive demand, analysts say

BUA Foods Plc is poised for a sharp earnings expansion in 2025, as strategic price cuts and expanded capacity across read more BUA Foods set for 85% profit jump as price cuts drive demand, analysts say

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5 h. ago APC Chieftain Urges NASS To Review Constitution To Favour Correctional Centres

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Hon. Darlington Nwauju, has called on the National Assembly to review relevant sections of the Nigerian Constitution to allow the Nigeria Correctional Services (NCoS) draw funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF). Nwauju, who made the call yesterday while speaking with journalists in Port […]

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7 h. ago BNY Mellon, Standard Bank To Facilitate Access To Nigerian Naira Debt – Bloomberg

Bank of New York Mellon Corp., in collaboration with Standard Bank Group Ltd., is launching global depositary notes backed by Nigerian sovereign debt denominated in naira, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The initiative is reportedly designed to give international investors streamlined access to the elevated yields available in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation. The depositary notes will […]

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8 h. ago Owolabi Salis set to make history as first Nigerian astronaut

By Zika Bobby On June 21, 2025, a team of astronauts, including Owolabi Salis, will embark on a space exploration mission under Blue Origin. Salis, a U.S.-based lawyer and politician, will become the first Nigerian to venture into space. The astronauts are currently undergoing preparatory training at a desert camp to acclimatize themselves for the […] The post Owolabi Salis set to make history as first Nigerian astronaut appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Shaping future lawyers: Jurists advocate curriculum review for digital world

as UNILAG’s Faculty of Law holds a special public lecture Nigerian jurists and scholars have advocated for curriculum review, especially read more Shaping future lawyers: Jurists advocate curriculum review for digital world

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10 h. ago Top banks build N2.4trn capital buffer as recapitalisation gains pace

•Analysts see lenders surpassing N500bn mark By Chinwendu Obienyi Six top Nigerian banks are on course to exceed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s minimum capital requirement of N500 billion, Daily Sun’s findings have shown. The big lenders; Zenith Bank, Access Holdings, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), FBN Holdings, Fidelity […] The post Top banks build N2.4trn capital buffer as recapitalisation gains pace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Of Persians, Jews and Others, and the relentless march of History

These are turbulent times. It is high season for the public commentariat. In Yelewata, near Makurdi, in Benue State, two read more Of Persians, Jews and Others, and the relentless march of History

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11 h. ago Not The Iran We Thought It Was: What Has Changed In The Persian Gulf

On paper, it looked like a mismatch. Iran is not only one of the oldest and most established places in the Persian Gulf but also at least 75 times the size of Israel, with a population nine to  10 times larger. Size for size, it’s a modern-day David and Goliath match-up, with ancient history squarely […]

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12 h. ago With Kwara first lady’s support, Evolving Heritage empowers over 20 young artists

By Henry Akubuiro As we brace up for the 2025 Black History Month celebration of the U.K, a gathering of young artists of African descent has attracted the attention of the First Lady of Kwara State, Her Excellency, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq. During the launching of the Evolving Heritage Gala exhibition, held at XCHG Workplace, UK, […] The post With Kwara first lady’s support, Evolving Heritage empowers over 20 young artists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago AMID RISING INSECURITY: Armed Forces Committed To Your Safety, Federal Gov’t Assures Nigerians

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians not to see the Nigerian Armed Forces as a foreign entity but as a force for protection. He said it was time for Nigerians to reclaim ownership of the Armed Forces and see it as an integral part of our national family. The […]

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16 h. ago We’ll Track Rivers Budget Sector By Sector To Ensure Accountability – Senator Bamidele

The Nigerian Senate has pledged to carry out rigorous oversight on the implementation of the N1.8 trillion Rivers State 2025 budget. The senate as promised to focus on sector-by-sector project delivery to ensure transparency, accountability, and real impact for citizens. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Oversight of Rivers Emergency, […] The post We’ll Track Rivers Budget Sector By Sector To Ensure Accountability – Senator Bamidele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Codix Bio to make HIV, Malaria test kits amid US funding cuts

Nigerian pharmaceutical firm Codix Bio Ltd is set to begin the local production of millions of rapid diagnostic test kits read more Codix Bio to make HIV, Malaria test kits amid US funding cuts

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19 h. ago Tinubu reaffirms commitment to good governance through infrastructure development in FCT, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his unwavering commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian feels the positive impact of good governance. Speaking through his representative, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, at the commissioning of the new Collector Road CN2, popularly known as Zakari A. Kiari Street, on Thursday, […] The post Tinubu reaffirms commitment to good governance through infrastructure development in FCT, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Nigerian business environment holding back competition, World Bank laments

  As fuel imports remain in force-Major marketers   By Adewale Sanyaolu   The World Bank Group has lamented that businesses and investors perceive the policy environment in Nigeria to be holding back competition.   Senior Economist, World Bank Group, Samer Matta, stated this at the quarterly webinar organised by the Major Marketers Association of […] The post Nigerian business environment holding back competition, World Bank laments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Clerics arraigned for allegedly defrauding medical doctor of N280m

Tribune Online Clerics arraigned for allegedly defrauding medical doctor of N280m Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday ordered the remand of two self-proclaimed Islamic clerics, Saheed Atanda Aremu and Tolani Osuolale, at the Nigerian Correctional Centre over their alleged involvement in a ₦280 million fraud scheme targeting a medical doctor. Clerics arraigned for allegedly defrauding medical doctor of N280m Tribune Online

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