2 h. ago Join Politics, Shape Nigeria’s Future, Presidency Tells Young Women

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has urged young Nigerian women to join politics and build careers in public service. This was also as she said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was committed to empowering young women. She made the call at the Beyond Boundaries Young […]

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2 h. ago Agbakoba Demands Retraction Of Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Akpabio

Renowned senior lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has written a second letter to the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding a retraction of what he described as her “clearly false and unsubstantiated” sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. […]

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2 h. ago Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim

By Phillip Nwosu Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and senior advocate, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has issued a second formal demand to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging her to retract sexual harassment allegations she made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. At a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, […] The post Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement

From Idu Jude Abuja The federal government of Nigeria says it will put up a working committee to address the incessant road accidents on Nigerian roads caused by trailers and tankers. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali inaugurated the committee during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja recently, marking a strategic step toward addressing […] The post Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Transport

4 h. ago Ijaw group commends DSS on arms seizure, arrest of UK Army Major

Urges govt to probe Army officer’s involvement in gun running From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Ijaw Youths Network has commended the Department of State Services for the seizure of 57 AK-47s, other rifles, and hundreds of ammunition in Asaba, Delta. The IYN also said that the arrest of a Delta State-born UK army Major […] The post Ijaw group commends DSS on arms seizure, arrest of UK Army Major appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Anglican Primate Charges Youths To Confront National Challenges

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba has called on Nigerian youths not to lose hope in the leadership of the country despite the prevailing challenges confronting the nation. Ndukuba made this appeal on Tuesday while addressing a crowd of youths at the 5th edition of the Joshua Generation […]

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5 h. ago Shallipopi Drags Headies Organisers After Receiving Handshake In Place Of Award, Vows Not To Attend Event In Future

Nigerian singer Shallipopi has expressed his frustration with the Headies, accusing them of failing to present him with the physical award for the category he won. The 17th edition of the esteemed award ceremony was hosted on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. Shallipopi took home the ‘Best Rap Single’ award for his […] The post Shallipopi Drags Headies Organisers After Receiving Handshake In Place Of Award, Vows Not To Attend Event In Future appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Rivers NBA Tackles Sole Administrator Ibas For Querying Branch Chairman

Chairmen of the eight branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Rivers State have strongly condemned a recent query issued to the Port Harcourt Branch chairman of NBA, Cordelia Eke, by the Administrator of the State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), through the State’s Ministry of Justice. The query which was signed by the […]

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5 h. ago 41,000 Underage Candidates Sit 2025 UTME Despite Age Restriction

Over 41,000 candidates below the age of 16 were among the more than two million registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), despite the age restriction for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Real-time data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration dashboard on Tuesday revealed that 41,027 underage candidates were part […]

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6 h. ago Many Nigerian airports, airspace facilities lack access to modern security technologies – NAMA

The NAMA has disclosed that many airports and airspace facilities are yet to benefit from modern security technologies.  read more Many Nigerian airports, airspace facilities lack access to modern security technologies – NAMA

Technology

7 h. ago Benue LG Tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue interference 

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have petitioned the Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC) over undue interference of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese, who allegedly influenced the Local Government Election Petition Appeals Tribunal for political purposes. In […] The post Benue LG Tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue interference  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NAF Institute trains army aviation personnel on fuel handling and administration

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF),  Tuesday said it has inaugurated the maiden edition of the Aviation Fuel Handling and Administration Course for Nigerian Army Aviation personnel. The technical training course which is being handled by the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), is designed to equip participants with the requisite knowledge […] The post NAF Institute trains army aviation personnel on fuel handling and administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Salute to Lt. Col. Anele, an amazon redefining Nigerian Army narratives

By Kalu Okoronkwo To the girl child whose hopes and aspirations appear to be muscled in a male dominated world, the elevation of Lt. Col. Onyechi Appolonia Anele as the first female Nigerian Army Spokesperson is a great  feat worthy of celebration . It is also an inspiration to every young lady out there that […] The post Salute to Lt. Col. Anele, an amazon redefining Nigerian Army narratives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has issued a stern advisory alerting the public, financial institutions, and legal practitioners about a rising wave of fraudulent petitions involving alleged large wire transfers from foreign banks into Nigerian accounts. It explained that these scams frequently involve forged documents, fictitious transactions, and deceptive tactics […] The post NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

8 h. ago Nigerian parents don’t chastise children who provide for the family – Rema

By Seyi Babalola Music artist Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, claims that Nigerian parents do not punish children who contribute financially to the family. He made the assertion in a recent exchange with content creator Enzo. The musician suggested Enzo get a tattoo like his, but the content creator replied his mother would not […] The post Nigerian parents don’t chastise children who provide for the family – Rema appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Society

10 h. ago Nigerian soldier sentenced to death for killing girlfriend in Enugu

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the 82 Division Headquarters of the Nigerian Army in Enugu has sentenced Private Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Miss Hauwa Ali. In a related judgment, another soldier, Private Abubakar Yusuf, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for […] The post Nigerian soldier sentenced to death for killing girlfriend in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

11 h. ago Lawyer Faults Death Penalty, Advocates Life Sentence For Osinachi’s Husband

Stanley Alieke, the former lawyer of Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, has explained why Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi, should be given a lenient sentence. Information Nigeria had earlier reported that the husband of the late gospel singer was sentenced to death by hanging. This follows the death of Osinachi Nwachukwu […] The post Lawyer Faults Death Penalty, Advocates Life Sentence For Osinachi’s Husband appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Military Court Sentences Soldier To Death For Killing Girlfriend

A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the Headquarters of 82 Division of Nigerian Army in Enugu has sentenced a soldier, Private Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend identified as Miss Hauwa Ali, in April 2024. The military court also sentenced another soldier, Private Abubakar Yusuf to 10 years imprisonment for […]

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12 h. ago NNPCL under pressure as Warri refinery shutdown drags on, P’Harcourt refinery underperforms

Industry experts are questioning how well the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is managing the country’s refineries, particularly regarding read more NNPCL under pressure as Warri refinery shutdown drags on, P’Harcourt refinery underperforms

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12 h. ago Political Parties Hijacked By Wealthy Elite, Says Speaker Abbas

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has warned that wealthy individuals are turning political parties into personal investments, undermining the democratic process. Speaking at a technical workshop on the Political Parties Bill (HB1862) in Abuja, Abbas highlighted the absence of ideological foundations in Nigerian political parties, describing them as vehicles for […]

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