65 m. ago We Need Strong Political Will To End Killings In Nigeria – Enenche

Senior pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC) Worldwide, Pastor Paul Enenche, has said Nigeria needs strong political will to end senseless killings nationwide. Enenche told newsmen yesterday at Yelewata Town, Guma local government area of Benue State that there was no single justification for the killings, which claimed scores of lives on June 14. He […]

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1 hour ago Oil Exploration Resumption: Stop Inciting Ogonis Against FG, Group Tells Ex–Rep

A group, the Conscience of Ogoni People (COOP), has called on a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Emma Deeyah, to stop inciting the people of Ogoni ethnic nationality against the federal government following their resolve to allow the resumption of oil exploration activities in the area. The group stated that it was […]

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2 h. ago I feel so honoured – Wike reacts to UNIPORT honorary doctorate degree award

By John Ogunsemore Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has expressed gratitude to the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) which recently announced it would confer an honorary doctorate degree on him. Vice-Chancellor of UNIPORT, Prof. Owunari Georgewill announced the planned conferment on Wednesday during a visit to Wike’s residence in Abuja, where […] The post I feel so honoured – Wike reacts to UNIPORT honorary doctorate degree award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Premium Times Rallies Stakeholders On Youth Unemployment, Hosts Summit

Premium Times Services Limited is set to host the maiden edition of its employability summit, which aims to rally stakeholders to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Nigeria. The summit, which will bring together experts, policymakers, and other key stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions and strategies for tackling this critical challenge, is scheduled […]

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3 h. ago NCSP DG backs expansion drive of Chinese enterprises in Nigeria

The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has undertaken working visits to two major Chinese companies operating in Nigeria, Golden Diamond Limited and Choice International Group (CIG), as part of ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral trade and industrial collaboration between both nations. During his visit to Golden Diamond Limited, a manufacturing company […] The post NCSP DG backs expansion drive of Chinese enterprises in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Bottled trust: Why Nigeria lags behind Ghana on traceability

Sibling nations, diverging paths When Nigeria’s Super Eagles scored a goal against the Black Stars of Ghana during the semi-finals read more Bottled trust: Why Nigeria lags behind Ghana on traceability

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4 h. ago Lagos, Rivers, Gombe among Nigeria’s most affordable states –NBS

Nigeria’s stubborn inflation is finally losing steam. For the second month running, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports a cooling trend — headline inflation slowed to 22.97% in May 2025, down from 23.71% in April. Food inflation also saw a notable drop, standing at 21.14% year-on-year in May — a sharp decline from the […] The post Lagos, Rivers, Gombe among Nigeria’s most affordable states –NBS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Senate asks NNPCL to account for missing N210trn within one week

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) one week to account for unexplained discrepancies totaling over N210 trillion in its audited financial statements for the years 2017 to 2023. The ultimatum followed a probing session by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, which uncovered serious inconsistencies in […] The post Senate asks NNPCL to account for missing N210trn within one week appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid

Tribune Online Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid IN a significant diplomatic drive on the sidelines of the recently concluded 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization […] Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid Tribune Online

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7 h. ago N’Assembly proposes tougher tax rules for foreign shipping, aviation companies

…Expands scope of taxable income The National Assembly has proposed significant amendments to the Companies Income Tax Act (CITA), aimed read more N’Assembly proposes tougher tax rules for foreign shipping, aviation companies

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8 h. ago ACPN urges Tinubu to address physicians’ dominance in health, education sectors

By Doris Obinna The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has issued a passionate plea to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling for immediate intervention in what it describes as an entrenched culture of physician dominance and exclusionary practices in Nigeria’s health and education sectors. In a letter signed by the ACPN National President, Ambrose […] The post ACPN urges Tinubu to address physicians’ dominance in health, education sectors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Audit Reports: Senate Gives NNPCL 1 Week To Account For ‘Missing’ ₦210trn

The Senate, on Wednesday, issued a one-week ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to provide a detailed explanation for alleged discrepancies amounting to over ₦210 trillion in its audited financial statements covering the years 2017 to 2023. The directive was issued by the Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) following a grilling session […]

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11 h. ago Ghanaians protest at Nigerian High Commission in Accra over alleged harassment of investors

By Philip Nwosu Dozens of Ghanaians on Tuesday staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission in Roman Ridge, Accra, decrying alleged harassment, intimidation, and rights violations of Ghanaian nationals and investors in Nigeria by Nigerian security agencies. The demonstration, led by Ghanaian investment firm Jonah Capital and its local partners, comes amid escalating tensions […] The post Ghanaians protest at Nigerian High Commission in Accra over alleged harassment of investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigeria launches Community of Practice on Inclusive Green Jobs policy

The Sun In a bold step towards aligning climate ambition with employment equity, Nigeria has inaugurated a multi-stakeholder Community of Practice (CoP) on Inclusive Green Jobs aimed at developing a national framework to support green skills, job creation, and coordinated policy reform. Convened by the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, with technical leadership […] The post Nigeria launches Community of Practice on Inclusive Green Jobs policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace

Tribune Online Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace The Dean of College of Health Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun State, has lamented the food insecurity in the country with the attendant ripple effects on other sectors of the national economy. He made the remarks in a lecture titled: Resilient food systems: a foundation for sustainable national development, he delivered at […] Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Senate gives NNPCL one week to account for missing ₦210tn in audited reports

The Senate has issued a one-week ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to provide detailed explanations regarding read more Senate gives NNPCL one week to account for missing ₦210tn in audited reports

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15 h. ago Implement electoral, judicial reforms, APC Chieftain tells FG

Tribune Online Implement electoral, judicial reforms, APC Chieftain tells FG Only successful electoral reforms will set the country back on the path of socio economic and infrastructural transformation as well as restore stability in the enforcement of law and order, a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Delta state, Dr Chris Amaechi Okobah has said. Speaking on the state of the nation in […] Implement electoral, judicial reforms, APC Chieftain tells FG Tribune Online

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15 h. ago UNIPORT At 50: Varsity Confers Honorary Degree On FCT Minister Wike

  The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc Honoris Causa) on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, disclosed this during the presentation of the conferment letter to Wike at his residence in Abuja on […]

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16 h. ago West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says

West African nations want to strike deals with the U.S. over energy and rare earth minerals, but the Trump administration's looming expansion. read more West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says

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16 h. ago Ogbomoso Monarch Takes Dev’t Plan To Grassroots, Holds Town Hall Meetings

As part of efforts to rally collective support for his ambitious 25-year development vision, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has held a town hall meeting with residents of Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The engagement was part of a […]

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