2 h. ago NOUN Academicians Secure Patent Rights For Groundbreaking Inventions

Academic staff of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have recorded landmark achievements in research and innovation as some of them were awarded patent rights by the Federal Government. According to a press statement by the director of Media and Publicity, NOUN, Ibrahim Sheme, leading the awardees is Dr. Musa Runde of NOUN’s Department […]

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2 h. ago Insecurity: NAF airstrikes neutralise scores of terrorists, destroy enclave in Borno

Tribune Online Insecurity: NAF airstrikes neutralise scores of terrorists, destroy enclave in Borno The airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have neutralised scores of terrorists and destroyed their enclave at Bula Madibale in the Gezuwa general area of Borno State. Insecurity: NAF airstrikes neutralise scores of terrorists, destroy enclave in Borno Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Five years after spending N44.8 billion, Nigeria still grapples with open defecation

Tribune Online Five years after spending N44.8 billion, Nigeria still grapples with open defecation Whenever Fatimoh Idera passes between the ridges along the popular market in Akungba,  Ondo, Southwest Nigeria, she always covers her nose as an escape route against the polluted air oozing from the freshly-delivered feaces in a nearby open field.  “I don’t feel like eating anything I buy from this market unless I get it washed […] Five years after spending N44.8 billion, Nigeria still grapples with open defecation Tribune Online

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4 h. ago NAF jet bombards terrorists’ strongholds in Borno, kills scores

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHK) has intensified its air operations in the North East, with the killing of several terrorists and the destruction of their structures in Borno State. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said […] The post NAF jet bombards terrorists’ strongholds in Borno, kills scores appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Kano Tops 2025 NECO Exam Results As Education Reforms Pay Off

Kano State has emerged as Nigeria’s best-performing state in the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, marking a historic achievement for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s education reforms. According to a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity, Kano State Government House, Sanusi Bature, NECO’s Registrar, Professor Ibrahim Wushishi, announced in […]

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6 h. ago Nigeria’s 20.7% inflation can’t take us to Promised Land – Adebayo

By Sunday Ani The leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said that the much-celebrated economic stability under President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) is a ruse. He stated that the report that inflation has dropped to 20.7 per cent, which […] The post Nigeria’s 20.7% inflation can’t take us to Promised Land – Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Lagos: FIRS, United Capital staff confirmed dead in Afriland Towers fire

An update on the fire outbreak at the Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, has revealed that ten staff members of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the United Capital Plc lost their lives in the inferno. On Tuesday, videos posted on social media captured the moment staff members jumped out of a window […] The post Lagos: FIRS, United Capital staff confirmed dead in Afriland Towers fire appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago From food basket to killing fields: Report highlights Benue’s escalating humanitarian disaster

Benue State, long regarded as Nigeria’s “food basket,” is now reeling under what researchers describe as a relentless cycle of read more From food basket to killing fields: Report highlights Benue’s escalating humanitarian disaster

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7 h. ago Troops Escort Farmers, Neutralise Armed Robber In Benue Operations

  Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified security patrols across Benue State, escorting farmers to their fields and responding to armed attacks, with one criminal neutralised and arms recovered during a robbery incident in Ukum Local Government Area of the State. In a statement on Wednesday, Acting Media Information Officer of HQ JTF […]

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8 h. ago ABC Yanks Jimmy Kimmel Off Air ‘Indefinitely’ After Charlie Kirk Comments

Kimmel spoke about the shooting in his popular late-night show's monologue. The post ABC Yanks Jimmy Kimmel Off Air ‘Indefinitely’ After Charlie Kirk Comments appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago International Energy Agency Says Global Oil Production Running Dry Over Funding Gap

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has stressed a new point, warning of broader energy shortages as spending on new and existing oil and gas projects suffers funding shortfalls. In a report released this week titled ‘The Implications of Oil and Gas Field Decline Rates, ’ the agency reported that, if all spending on new and […]

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11 h. ago Behavioural disorders and depression in African children common — Expert

Tribune Online Behavioural disorders and depression in African children common — Expert GIVEN Africa’s rapidly growing youth population, there is a greater need than ever for clear rules and easily available mental health treatments to address the increased frequency of depression and behavioural disorders in children on the continent. Professor Olayinka Omigbodun, a child psychiatrist, who made a call in her inaugural lecture entitled “Our Children’s Mental […] Behavioural disorders and depression in African children common — Expert Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Governor Mutfwang To Implement Recommendations On Plateau Killings

Plateau State governor, Barr Caleb Mutfwang, has received the report of the Fact-finding Committee on Incessant Attacks, Killings and Destruction of Communities, with a pledge to implement the recommendations. Mutfwang, who received the report at the Twin Theatre, Government House, Rayfield, Jos, expressed readiness to present it to President Bola Tinubu and security experts to […]

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13 h. ago OPWS troops provide security to farmers, kill criminal, recover arms in Benue

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) deployed at various communities in Benue State, have reportedly provided escort, security to farmers, killing suspected criminals and  recovered arms. The Force Commander, Joint Task Force OPWS, Major General Moses Gara, disclosed this in a statement signed by the acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad […] The post OPWS troops provide security to farmers, kill criminal, recover arms in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Eto schedules over 3 million truck trips at Lagos ports since 2021

Tribune Online Eto schedules over 3 million truck trips at Lagos ports since 2021 •Targets operations within West African sub-regio THE Trucks Transit Parks (TTP) on Wednesday said that the electronic call-up system, popularly referred to as Eto has scheduled over three million truck trips since inception in February 2021. Speaking during a media parley in Lagos, the Managing Director of TTP, Mr. Jama Onwubuariri stated that TTP Is […] Eto schedules over 3 million truck trips at Lagos ports since 2021 Tribune Online

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14 h. ago New report highlights plight of environmental defenders in Nigeria, other African countries

Tribune Online New report highlights plight of environmental defenders in Nigeria, other African countries The Global Witness has released a report showing that land and environmental defenders across Africa continue to face different forms of attack in a bid to shut down dissent. Published on Wednesday, September 17, the report Roots of Resistance highlights the number of killings and disappearances of land and environmental defenders globally in 2024. In […] New report highlights plight of environmental defenders in Nigeria, other African countries Tribune Online

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18 h. ago End Of Rivers Emergency Rule A Breath Of Fresh Air — Ibim Semetinari

Semetinari says she feels like a Rivers woman again after President Tinubu lifted emergency rule in the oil-rich state. The post End Of Rivers Emergency Rule A Breath Of Fresh Air — Ibim Semetinari appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago Salary deductions: OAGF clears air, faults hasty media report

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has cautioned stakeholders, particularly media organisations, against rushing to the public with unverified information, warning that such actions could mislead Nigerians and damage the reputation of government institutions. The agency’s reaction followed a recent broadcast by a radio station, which alleged non-compliance […] The post Salary deductions: OAGF clears air, faults hasty media report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Rivers: Tinubu’s ‘Lawlessness’ Will Be Punished In 2027, Says Ex

The six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu over protracted political crisis in March this year has been described as “lawlessness”, which will be punished by people of Niger Delta in the 2027 elections. This was disclosed by a former media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, while reacting […]

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19 h. ago August: Revenue allocation rises as FAAC shares N2.23trn to FG, States, LGs

Tribune Online August: Revenue allocation rises as FAAC shares N2.23trn to FG, States, LGs The gross revenue for the month stood at ₦3.64 trillion, while deductions for the cost of collection amounted to N124.84 billion.... August: Revenue allocation rises as FAAC shares N2.23trn to FG, States, LGs Tribune Online

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