10 h. ago 450 Tennis Players To Converge On Osun For National Festival

No fewer than 450 table tennis players and enthusiasts across Nigeria are expected in Otan-Ayegbaju town in Osun State for the 5th edition of the Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial National Table Tennis Festival. The tournament, sponsored by Michael and Felicia Alabi and organised by the Osun State Table Tennis Association under the auspices of […]

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11 h. ago Nigeria can transform mushroom production waste into valuable feed resource to boost circular agricultural economy – Anotaenwere

Chika C. Anotaenwere, a Nigerian scholar currently pursuing a doctorate degree in the US, is pioneering a groundbreaking advances in read more Nigeria can transform mushroom production waste into valuable feed resource to boost circular agricultural economy – Anotaenwere

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14 h. ago AU projects $1bn feed, fodder investment potential in Nigeria

From Okwe Obi, Abuja   The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) has estimated a $1 billion investment opportunity for Nigeria’s feed and fodder sector. The AU disclosed this at the High-Level Inventory and Investment Forum for Nigeria in Abuja, yesterday. The theme of the conference was: ‘Harnessing Feed and Fodder Data for […] The post AU projects $1bn feed, fodder investment potential in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Easter: Mixed grill as Lagosians celebrate amid economic hardship

By Agatha Emeadi and Christy Anyanwu Easter is here, a season highly revered and celebrated in the same proportion in Christendom. About this time each year, revelers pour out into streets and other places of entertainment to have fun. Some stay at home to celebrate while some others visit their neighbours and relatives to mark […] The post Easter: Mixed grill as Lagosians celebrate amid economic hardship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Farmers urge National Assembly to fund TELA maize with constituency projects

Byline: Noah Ebije, Kaduna Nigerian farmers have urged the federal government and the National Assembly to allocate constituency project funds to provide high-quality seeds, particularly TELA maize, to reduce maize imports. Smallholder farmers, facing challenges accessing improved seeds, criticise the misuse of lawmakers’ constituency allowances on infrastructure with minimal impact on food security. Shehu Usman, […] The post Farmers urge National Assembly to fund TELA maize with constituency projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Abuja: NOWA hosts fitness health walk for officers’ and ratings’ wives

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Navy Officers Wives Association (NOWA) held a fitness health walk on Saturday at the Naval Unit Parade Ground in Abuja for wives of officers and ratings. The event aimed to boost mental and physical health, raise awareness, build community, and promote an active lifestyle. NOWA President Mrs Ijeoma Ogalla, […] The post Abuja: NOWA hosts fitness health walk for officers’ and ratings’ wives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Easter: CAN Urges Christians To Be Ambassadors Of Peace, Reconciliation

The Borno State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Christian faithful to be ambassadors of reconciliation and peace in their communities. CAN Chairman in Borno State, Most Rev Dr John Bogna Bakeni who said this in his Easter message on Saturday in Maiduguri, urged the government and security agencies to rise […]

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30 h. ago MultiChoice Unveils Affordable Weekly DStv, GOtv Subscriptions

In a bid to enhance accessibility and flexibility for viewers, MultiChoice has unveiled a new range of affordable weekly subscription packages for both DStv and GOtv users under a campaign dubbed ‘Ka Weekie’. Announced on Thursday, the new packages are designed to cater to customers who prefer short-term payment options, with prices starting as low […]

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32 h. ago N300m Gift: Wike Slams NBA Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Criticism Financially Motivated

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike has berated Nigerian Bar Association over its stance on the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers state. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Wike alleged that NBA’s criticism of the state of emergency in the oil rich state was influenced by the N300 million […] The post N300m Gift: Wike Slams NBA Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Criticism Financially Motivated appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Chelsea Wanted Virgil van Dijk Prior To Liverpool Contract Extension

Chelsea wanted to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk before the Dutch defender extended his stay at Anfied. Van Dijk put all rumours to rest by signing a new two-year Liverpool contract on Thursday. The Dutch defender was out of contract this summer, but now he has come to an agreement with the Reds by […]

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37 h. ago ONSET Of PLANTING SEASON Renewed Attacks On Farmers Threaten Food Production

The Nigerian farming community and other agriculture stakeholders are apprehensive that the renewed attacks on villages in some states of the federation could seriously damage this year’s planting season. They warned that if the deadly attacks on farmers by bandits and insurgents continued in agrarian communities in Benue, Borno, Niger, Plateau and Zamfara states, the […]

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51 h. ago Kwankwaso, associates will not be welcomed as a group in APC, says APC party chairman

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has cautioned that the factional leader of the New Nigeria People Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and associates would not be welcomed as a group or a cult – like political association within the APC.  The party spoke against the backdrop of the speculations […] The post Kwankwaso, associates will not be welcomed as a group in APC, says APC party chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Lawmaker Slams NBA Over Rivers Crisis, Demands Return Of N300m

A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Solomon Bob, has accused the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of insincerity, hypocrisy, and misguided pretensions over its response to the state of emergency declaration issued by President Bola Tinubu. The lawmaker, who spoke to journalists in Lagos, said the NBA cannot restrict or amend the […]

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59 h. ago Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as herders allege poisoning of cows in Bassa

• Plateau govt faults claims From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Another crisis is looming in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State as the chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), in Bassa, Ya’u Idris, has alleged that 36 cattle were killed and 42 others poisoned on Wednesday around Tafi Gana Junction area […] The post Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as herders allege poisoning of cows in Bassa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Ponzi scams: CBEX crash highlights need for public awareness, investment regulation

They come with different names but their configuration remains the same, and every time Nigerians fall for them, losing millions of naira in the process. In this piece, OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA explores Ponzi schemes that promise wealth but deliver tears and heartbreak to unsuspecting clients “I was sure that CBEX was my breakthrough,” said Adekemi Fakoya, Read More

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64 h. ago Motorists frustrated as Dangote’s partners fail to drop petrol price

By Adewale Sanyaolu Hopes of a swift drop in the retail price of petrol were dashed yesterday as Dangote’s key fuel retail partners- MRS, AP, Heyden and three others, failed to implement a renewed deal of N890 per litre petrol price. Dangote Petroleum Refinery had on Wednesday announced a fresh pact with its key partners: […] The post Motorists frustrated as Dangote’s partners fail to drop petrol price appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Taiwan: Our shared values with Nigeria –Liu, Head of Mission

By Our Reporter Mr. Andy Yih-Ping Liu, Chief of Mission of Taiwan in Nigeria, recently shared insights on Taiwan-Nigeria relations, Taiwan’s independence from China and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in education, trade and investment. Excerpts: My Stay in Nigeria “I am very familiar with Nigeria, as this is my eighth year in the country. My […] The post Taiwan: Our shared values with Nigeria –Liu, Head of Mission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Plateau Diaspora Group Seeks Decisive Action To End Killings

A Diaspora group under the auspices of Plateau Association, USA, Inc., (PSA-USA) has said the continued killings in the state “are not isolated incidents or mere clashes but deliberate acts of terror, targeting peaceful communities with impunity.” The PSA-USA, in a statement signed by its President, Dr Bartholomew Shepkong, and made available to journalists in […]

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2 d. ago Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as Fulani allege poisoning of cows in Bassa

Plateau govt faults claims Govs’ Forum condoles with Mutfwang From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Another crisis is looming in Bassa local council as Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), in Bassa, Ya’u Idris, has alleged that 36 cattle were killed and 42 others poisoned on Wednesday around the Tafi Gana junction […] The post Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as Fulani allege poisoning of cows in Bassa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu Directing Nigeria’s Affairs From Europe, Returns Home After Easter — Presidency

The Presidency has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu remained fully in charge of the country’s affairs despite his ongoing stay in Europe, adding that he is expected to return to Nigeria after the Easter holidays. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […]

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