5 h. ago I lost my dad at 8, wore my first sandals in secondary school – Prof Orajaka, ex VC, Anambra varsity

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chief Ifeanacho Paul Orajaka is a former Vice-chancellor, Anambra State University, Uli. He’s also a retired Professor of Geology at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In this interview, he narrates his journey to attaining the highest pedestals in academics and university administration. Going through your profile, can you take us back […] The post I lost my dad at 8, wore my first sandals in secondary school – Prof Orajaka, ex VC, Anambra varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago New Horizons, eHealth Africa, Donate Vaccine Carriers For Immunisation In Borno

New Horizons Global Health Labs, in collaboration with eHealth Africa, has donated state-of-the-art Indigo Vaccine Carriers to the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board (BoSPHCDB) to enhance vaccine delivery in remote and hard-to-reach communities. The commissioning ceremony held in Maiduguri, brought together state leaders, donor representatives, technical partners, and frontline health workers to witness […]

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10 h. ago Amid Hunger, Nwaoma Foundation Feeds The Needy In Imo, Abuja, Lagos

The Nwaoma Foundation has intervened in the growing hunger across Nigeria, providing food for the needy in Lagos, Imo State and Abuja. The foundation, a brainchild of Nwaoma Ukachukwu, a Nigerian-born model and prophetess, has been in the vanguard of taking the poor off the streets in most parts of Nigeria. Recognizing the rising hunger […]

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11 h. ago Nigeria’s FDI declines amidst Tinubu’s gallivanting, uncoordinated reforms – Obi

By Chinelo Obogo Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has continued to decline despite multiple trips abroad by President Bola Tinubu. Obi who posted on his verified X handle stated that while the President, Ministers, and other government officials continue their “global gallivanting” in search […] The post Nigeria’s FDI declines amidst Tinubu’s gallivanting, uncoordinated reforms – Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State is set to host the maiden edition of Ekiti  International Theatre Festival, as over 50,000 tourists from within and outside the State and Nigeria are expected to grace the event. The festival, billed to hold from August 20 to 25, is a public-private partnership between Lagos-based Duke of Shomolu […] The post Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago EPL: Man Utd suffer double injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash

By Seyi Babalola Manchester United will be without Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui in their Premier League opener against Arsenal. Manager Ruben Amorim made this known on Friday. United host the Gunners on Sunday to begin their 2025/2026 season. Amorim, who is hoping for a fine start to the season, will have to do so […] The post EPL: Man Utd suffer double injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Gombe: Tumfure community hails NERC, JEDC, others for restoring power

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe   The residents of Wuro Funawo in Tumfure community of Akko Local Government Area (LGA) in Gombe State, have commended the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for its prompt intervention in resolving a protracted power outage that had crippled the community.   The appreciation came in the wake of a swift […] The post Gombe: Tumfure community hails NERC, JEDC, others for restoring power appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Catholic Diocese Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention Over Kidnap 2 Seminarians

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Edo State, on Friday, appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Monday Okpebholo and security agencies to help with the release two seminarians of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi-Agenebode who were kidnapped 35 days ago on the night of Thursday 10th of July 2025. In a recent viral […]

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22 h. ago Suspected Kidnappers Kill Boy In Anambra For Refusing To Sexually Assault Sister

  A yet-to-be-identified young boy has been gruesomely murdered by suspected kidnappers in Anambra State after he allegedly refused their order to sexually assault his own sister. The horrifying incident was made public by human rights activist and former Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Mr. Harrison Gwamnishu, through a statement […] The post Suspected Kidnappers Kill Boy In Anambra For Refusing To Sexually Assault Sister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Power, profits, and pitfalls: Managing disputes in Nigerian energy transactions

Introduction: As reform efforts intensify within Nigeria’s energy sector and divestments continue, especially in the hydrocarbons subsector—many involving foreign entities read more Power, profits, and pitfalls: Managing disputes in Nigerian energy transactions

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25 h. ago Critical Minerals: African Ministers To Hold Second Conference In New York

Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) will host its Second High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa on 22nd September, 2025 in Manhattan, New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who serves as event chair, will convene the roundtable alongside Dr Oladele Henry Alake, chairman […]

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28 h. ago Plateau Trains Stakeholders In Alternative Conflict Resolution

Plateau State MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and the Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), with support from the Government of Sweden through the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has held a two-day capacity-building workshop on Collaborative and Alternative Dispute Resolution (CDR/ADR). LEADERSHIP Friday reports that the  programme was held under the project “Improving Access to Women’s Housing, Land and […]

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29 h. ago Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised the alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation said it has recorded over 1,500 suspected cases from mid-June to early August in three Ministry of Health […] The post Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago PICTORIAL: Gov Lawal Visits More Zamfara Communities, Vows Never To Negotiate With Bandits

Governor Dauda Lawal has reassured the people of Zamfara State that his administration stands firm against negotiating with bandits who are terrorising the State. The governor spoke on Thursday during separate visits to more communities recently attacked by bandits. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the communities visited were Kagara, Dan […]

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40 h. ago Anambra guber: Obi leads LP guber campaign as Moghalu inaugurates 21 LG campaign council

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Against fears that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, may have dumped his party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), it has been made official that he is leading the gubernatorial campaign of the party’s candidate, Chief George Moghalu. Obi had attended the campaign of the ADC […] The post Anambra guber: Obi leads LP guber campaign as Moghalu inaugurates 21 LG campaign council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Cross River Gov’t Blames Social Media Influencers For Prolonged Conflict In Communities

Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr Erasmus Ekpang has blamed social media influencers escalated report of the communal clash between Iso-Bendeghe and Boje communities in Boki local government area of the State. Ekpang stated this on Thursday in Calabar while answering questions from LEADERSHIP correspondent. The Commissioner, who spoke ahead of August […]

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42 h. ago Ibom Air Saga: Airline Operators Remove Comfort Emmanson From No

Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has formally lifted the no-flight ban initially imposed on Ibom Airline passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, over unruly and violent conduct on the aircraft the the weekend. The operators, in a statement by their Public Relations Officer, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, said the lifting of the ban was necessitated by the intervention […]

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45 h. ago Airline operators lift life ban placed on Emmanson, alleged unruly Ibom Air passenger

Consequent upon the intervention of Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development and appeal to lift the life-time read more Airline operators lift life ban placed on Emmanson, alleged unruly Ibom Air passenger

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45 h. ago Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation reported over 1,500 suspected cholera cases from mid-June to early August 2025 in three Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities […] The post Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Six Suspected Cultists In Black Spot Raid

The Anambra State Police Command has conducted a raid on a black spot in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, resulting in the arrest of six suspects, including a woman. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesman for the state police command, stated in a press release on Wednesday that the operation was carried out on Tuesday […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Six Suspected Cultists In Black Spot Raid appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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