3 h. ago Ajayi Crowther Varsity Names Prof Ebunoluwa Oduwole As First Female VC

The Council of the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, has approved the appointment of Professor Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole as the first female Vice Chancellor of the institution. The approval of Prof. Oduwole to run the affairs of the Anglican Communion-owned institution was announced on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Oduwole will succeed the outgoing vice chancellor, Professor […]

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3 h. ago Tor Tiv seeks international community intervention in Benue genocide

Advocates formation of BENATA Forum From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Apparently piqued by the continuous gruesome killing of Benue citizens, the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv nation, Orcivirigh Prof. James Ayatse, has called on the international community to intervene and save the poor farmers from what he continues to refer to as “genocidal invasion and land […] The post Tor Tiv seeks international community intervention in Benue genocide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Olurotimi John Badero appointed Professor of Medicine at University of Lagos

Renowned U.S.-based physician to advance knowledge transfer and mentorship in Nigeria   The University of Lagos has appointed Olurotimi John Badero, MD, as a Distinguished Fellow and Visiting Professor of Medicine in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Department of Medicine.   The appointment recognizes Prof. Badero’s pioneering work at the intersection of cardiology and nephrology, […] The post Olurotimi John Badero appointed Professor of Medicine at University of Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Rapper MI Features Bill Gates, Broda Shaggi, Layi Wasabi In Comedy Skit

Nigerian rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI, has featured American billionaire Bill Gates, alongside Nigerian comedians Broda Shaggi and Layi Wasabi in a comedy skit, engaging in a lighthearted exchange within a music studio setting. The skit, shared via the rapper’s Instagram account, depicts Bill Gates offering what appears to be lyrical suggestions to […]

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7 h. ago Bayelsa community protests, demands justice for 1.5m people hit by crude oil pollution

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The people of Ekpetiama Kingdom in Bayelsa State have protested against hydrocarbon pollution which has affected over 1.5 million people in the state. Its monarch, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV, at a press briefing on Monday, July 7, in Abuja, tasked the Federal Government and the international community to reject Shell’s […] The post Bayelsa community protests, demands justice for 1.5m people hit by crude oil pollution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ahmed Musa Denies Donating Cars To Kano Pillars Players, Officials

Ahmed Musa, the newly appointed general manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, has firmly denied allegations that he distributed cars to players and officials following his assumption of the role. The claims surfaced after a Facebook user, Thomas Jeremiah Gora, posted images of Toyota Land Cruiser Jeeps purportedly given to all players and officials of […]

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10 h. ago Group Reaffirms Drive To Shape Africa’s Next Generation Of Leaders Through Education

A non-governmental organisation, i-Scholars Initiative (iSI), has restated its resolve to empower Africa’s youth for leadership through global education and strategic investment in talent. Speaking at the 2025 iScholars onboarding event of 100 scholars under the theme: “Expanding Pipeline of Change Agents to Transform Africa”, iSI President, Victor Ogunmola, stressed the urgency of bridging opportunity […]

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11 h. ago Imo traders send SOS to Gov Uzodimma over Police harassment, arrest

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Traders at the Naze Cluster Market in Owerri North council Area of Imo State have appealed to Governor Hope Uzodimma to come to their rescue over incessant police harassment and arrest of traders at the market on the orders of a caretaker chairman of the market. The distraught traders alleged that […] The post Imo traders send SOS to Gov Uzodimma over Police harassment, arrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Abia Cleric warns Ude Oko Chukwu to shun bitter politics against Orji Uzor Kalu

From Kenneth Udeh A prominent Abia State clergyman, Rev. John Ndukwe of the Assemblies of God Church, has called on former Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, to put an end to what he described as “bitter and destructive politics” targeted at the Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Speaking to journalists in […] The post Abia Cleric warns Ude Oko Chukwu to shun bitter politics against Orji Uzor Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Oyebanji swears in Ogunmoye as substantive Ekiti Chief Judge

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has sworn-in Hon. Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye, as the sixth substantive Chief Judge of the state. Justice Ogunmoye had served as the Acting Chief Judge since November 5, 2024, after he was appointed to replace the late Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, who passed on […] The post Oyebanji swears in Ogunmoye as substantive Ekiti Chief Judge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago SG Holdings Signals Global Expansion With Impressive Balance Sheet After 10

SG Holdings, West Africa’s leading indigenous energy and shipping company, at a virtual media parley, on Monday, announced its strategic positioning for the next decade of growth, marking 10 years of exceptional performance that has established the company as a continental leader in energy infrastructure, shipping operations, and industrial development. Under the leadership of Group […]

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16 h. ago Dangote Fertiliser’s Plant Expansion To Curb Africa’s 6m Tonnes Annual Import

Dangote group is set to expand its $2.5 billion fertiliser plant located in Lagos, which will make Africa self-sufficient in fertiliser supplies and significantly reduce import costs. Aliko Dangote said on Friday that the planned production capacity would boost supply needs of the continent in the next 40 months. If the plan is successfully completed […]

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16 h. ago Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations

Tribune Online Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations As Trump decries ‘anti-American’ policies of bloc Global trade tensions are brewing anew as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on imports from countries aligning with BRICS—a fast-expanding economic alliance that recently welcomed Nigeria as a partner country. The proposed tariffs come amid mounting friction between the U.S. […] Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations Tribune Online

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18 h. ago FG has reduced security threats on farming in Northern Nigeria

Tribune Online FG has reduced security threats on farming in Northern Nigeria The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi Sabi has said that most of the security threats previously preventing farmers from cultivating land in parts of northern Nigeria have significantly reduced. According to AgroNigeria, Sen. Sabi, who formerly represented Niger North in the Senate, noted that many farmers are now returning […] FG has reduced security threats on farming in Northern Nigeria Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Rotary Club Enhances Maternal Health, Free Eyeglasses To 250 FCT Residents

Over 250 pregnant women and residents of the Sheratti Kabusa community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have received free delivery kits, eye screenings, and medical care during a maternal and child health initiative organised by the Rotary Club of Abuja, The Grandfather. Several pregnant women and men benefitted from the club’s two-in-one medical outreach […]

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20 h. ago FG orchestrating plot to destabilise opposition coalition –ADC

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating the destabilisation of the opposition coalition for the 2027 polls. The ADC, in a statement by its interim national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, yesterday, alleged that former chairmen of the party and key members in the North West and […] The post FG orchestrating plot to destabilise opposition coalition –ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago New Laws: Experts Raise Fresh Concerns Over High Corporate Taxes

Despite the recent passage of four new tax laws by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria’s ambitious tax reform drive appears to be at a critical crossroads. Fiscal policy experts, private sector leaders, and economists have raised fresh concerns that, without deeper structural changes—especially a reduction in corporate tax rates and regulatory overhaul—the country’s tax system […]

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31 h. ago Abia North: Cleric, Abam stakeholders rally behind Orji Kalu as lawmaker empowers farmers

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja In a week marked by fresh empowerment initiatives and sharp political crossfire, Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has been fiercely defended by community stakeholders, party faithful, and clergy, all warning detractors that no amount of political blackmail can silence a legacy rooted in tangible service. Across the five local government […] The post Abia North: Cleric, Abam stakeholders rally behind Orji Kalu as lawmaker empowers farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Yelewata massacre: Displaced persons protest calls to return home, demand security guarantees

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, currently taking refuge at a temporary camp in Makurdi International Market, have rejected calls by their traditional rulers to return home. The IDPs, who staged a peaceful protest at the camp gate last weekend, […] The post Yelewata massacre: Displaced persons protest calls to return home, demand security guarantees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago SG Holdings strengthens global expansion plan with impressive financials

…after 10-year growth transformation SG Holdings has disclosed its strategic positioning for the next decade of growth, marking ten years read more SG Holdings strengthens global expansion plan with impressive financials

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