2 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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3 h. ago Gwaram Community Applauds Emir Over New District Heads In Alkaleri

The people of Gwaram community in Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi State have lauded the Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, for appointing Alhaji Bala Mohammed Gidado (rtd comptroller of customs) as the 9th Sarkin Alkaleri, and Ambassador Yakubu Santuraki Sulaiman Adamu as the new district head of Pali. In a statement signed […]

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7 h. ago ADC slams Tinubu over ‘excessive’ foreign trips, says travels yielded no tangible gains

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it calls an “excessive foreign travel culture,” read more ADC slams Tinubu over ‘excessive’ foreign trips, says travels yielded no tangible gains

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9 h. ago Coalition is to save Nigeria, not advance personal ambitions – Tambuwal

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says the emerging opposition coalition is focused on rescuing Nigeria from poor governance, not promoting the presidential ambition of any individual. Speaking in Sokoto shortly after being received by an overwhelming crowd of supporters honouring an invitation by the […] The post Coalition is to save Nigeria, not advance personal ambitions – Tambuwal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago COZA’s Pastor Fatoyinbo Apologises Over Comments On Late Apostle Ayo Babalola

The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo has issued a public apology to the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) and the family of the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola following backlash that greeted remarks made in a recent sermon. LEADERSHIP reports that in a now-viral clip, Fatoyinbo described Babalola as […]

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11 h. ago CAC blasts COZA pastor for saying founder was anointed but lacked money

…Fatoyinbo apologises By Chinelo Obogo Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) has blasted Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) over comments he made about the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, the first General Evangelist of the church Fatoyinbo was seen in a video clip describing Babalola as “anointed”, but that all the […] The post CAC blasts COZA pastor for saying founder was anointed but lacked money appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Liverpool Man Accused Of Football Parade Crash Faces 24 New Charges

The 31 charges in total now filed involve 29 victims, aged between six months and 77, the court heard. The post Liverpool Man Accused Of Football Parade Crash Faces 24 New Charges appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Real Madrid unveil €45m Argentine wonderkid Franco Mastantuono

Real Madrid have officially unveiled Franco Mastantuono, one of the most sought-after young talents in world football, after completing a read more Real Madrid unveil €45m Argentine wonderkid Franco Mastantuono

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16 h. ago Lagos APC Slams Aregbesola Over ADC Membership Mobilisation Remarks

Rauf Aregbesola, Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), recently sparked controversy. The incident occurred during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) membership mobilisation in Kosofe Local Government Area. Speaking on Wednesday, Aregbesola criticized Nigeria’s major political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour […] The post Lagos APC Slams Aregbesola Over ADC Membership Mobilisation Remarks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade

Captain of Nigeria’s women’s national football team, Rasheedat Ajibade, has disclosed that the Super Falcons are yet to receive the $100,000 cash gift promised to them by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had announced the monetary reward during a reception to honour the team for winning this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. […] The post WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 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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20 h. ago Sokoto GBV team presses police, NAPTIP over child abuse case

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Chapter of the Gender-Based Violence/Child Protection Response Team (SGBV/RT) has urged the Nigeria Police and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to end what it described as a “hide-and-seek game” and immediately prosecute Fausiyya Rabo over the alleged trafficking, abuse, and torture of […] The post Sokoto GBV team presses police, NAPTIP over child abuse case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago DSM slams APC, PDP over Osun LG shutdown, calls for new polls

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) has lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for playing political games with local government matters in Osun State. The group, in a statement by its state coordinator and secretary, Alfred Adegoke and Kola Ibrahim, made available to journalists in Osogbo […] The post DSM slams APC, PDP over Osun LG shutdown, calls for new polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Relief for Sokoto civil servants as state rolls out contributory health scheme

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto For years Hussaini Musa, a civil servant, had relied on out-of-pocket payments to treat his wife’s recurring illness, often forcing the family to choose between buying medicine and meeting other household needs. Now, with the launch of the Sokoto State Contributory Healthcare Scheme’s formal sector programme, Musa and thousands of other […] The post Relief for Sokoto civil servants as state rolls out contributory health scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago ‘I Didn’t Benefit Anything From You,’ Peller Slams Lagos Gov’t Over N36m Tax Bill

Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat has criticised the Lagos State Government for what he described as excessive taxation. In a viral video recorded from a recent livestream with singer Tobechukwu Okoh, popularly called Peruzzi, Peller revealed that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) demanded N36 million in income tax from him. He […]

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42 h. ago Davido pays tribute to late Sound Sultan in ‘10 Kilo’ music video

Tribune Online Davido pays tribute to late Sound Sultan in ‘10 Kilo’ music video Afrobeats superstar Davido has honoured the memory of his late friend and colleague, Sound Sultan, in the music video for his hit single 10 Kilo. Davido pays tribute to late Sound Sultan in ‘10 Kilo’ music video Tribune Online

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43 h. ago 36 Years After Okwaraji’s Tragic Death, Siasia Advocates Improved Player Safety In Football

In a poignant reflection, 36 years after the untimely death of former Nigerian international Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, his teammate and ex-Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has expressed his belief that Okwaraji could still be alive today had proper first-aid been administered at the time of the incident. Okwaraji, who tragically succumbed to congestive heart failure […]

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43 h. ago Tackle Issues Plaguing Nigeria’s Football To Attract Investors, NFF, Others Urged

To gain private sector confidence and attract high-profile investors, Nigeria’s football industry must address and cleanse itself of the numerous issues affecting the nation’s football landscape, according to Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the former chairman of Gombe United FC and a prominent sports critic. In a chat with LEADERSHIP Sports regarding the management of football […]

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50 h. ago Ibom Air saga: NBA rejects passenger’s life ban, Obi furious

By Chinelo Obogo and Godwin Tsa Abuja Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has slammed the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) for imposing a ‘No Fly’ life ban on an Ibom Air passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, for unruly behaviour. Similarly, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) condemned both the Ibom Air and the AON, describing their […] The post Ibom Air saga: NBA rejects passenger’s life ban, Obi furious appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago How my encounter with Buhari prevented clash between soldiers and students – Ucheaga, chieftain of defunct NCPN

By Dickson Okafor Johnny Ucheaga, former National Administrative Secretary of the defunct National Centre Party of Nigeria (NCPN), has revealed how his meeting with the late Head of State, President Muhammadu Buhari, as an undergraduate in University of Jos, when he was General Officer Commanding the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army, prevented a clash […] The post How my encounter with Buhari prevented clash between soldiers and students – Ucheaga, chieftain of defunct NCPN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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