61 m. ago Pedri, Morata, Yamal lead Spain’s squad for Nations League quarter

Spain’s head coach, Luis de la Fuente, has named his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League quarter-final fixture on March 14, 2025, as La Roja aim to progress further in the tournament. The squad, announced on Friday, features a mix of experienced names and young talents across all positions, with three goalkeepers, nine defenders, Read More

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77 m. ago Lookman, Osimhen, Boniface In Race For King Of The Pitch As Nigeria Pitch Awards Holds March 25

The excitement in Nigerian football is palpable as the 11th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards is set to take place on March 25, 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, after the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between the Super Eagles and the Warriors of Zimbabwe. This year, the […]

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3 h. ago Budget presentation: Fubara writes fresh letter to Rivers Assembly

Tribune Online Budget presentation: Fubara writes fresh letter to Rivers Assembly “Therefore, we were simply complying with both the order of the Supreme Court and the request of the Rivers State House of Assembly when we came to present the 2025 budget on the 12th of March, 2025. Budget presentation: Fubara writes fresh letter to Rivers Assembly Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Abuja Literary Scene Abuzz As David Nwokorie Launches ‘Before the Next Move’

Abuja’s literary community was agog on Friday, March 7, 2025, as acclaimed author Mr David Nwokorie unveiled his latest book, Before the Next Move. The event attracted a distinguished audience, including Hon. Suleiman Ibrahim Dabo and the Minister of Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, represented by Chief Obinna Nwaka. Providing the book review, Hon. Dabo […]

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4 h. ago Interests of state, people should take priority – Fubara to pro

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reminded the Martins Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly of the need to prioritise the interests of the state and the people over political conflicts. Fubara, who spoke in a letter dated March 13 and addressed to the Speaker, Amaewhule, proposed Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as a new date to present […] The post Interests of state, people should take priority – Fubara to pro-Wike lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Social Listening 14 March 2025: Senate Gate is foggy and murky

“It’s so foggy, I can’t see”. Legendary columnist Allah De submitted in his column, marking a return to punditry in read more Social Listening 14 March 2025: Senate Gate is foggy and murky

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12 h. ago Cultist shoots Osun grocery seller for demanding payment for drinks

A suspected cultist, Segun Ogunfunmilayo, has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command for shooting a grocery seller in the Ede area of the state. Ogunfunmilayo, who allegedly committed the act on March 8, 2025, at about 9:00 pm in the Bihari/Ishola area, Ede, had reportedly bought a bottle of energy drink from the Read More

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12 h. ago Bishops seek pardon for farmer sentenced to death for killing herder

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to Mr. Sunday Jackson, whose death sentence was recently upheld by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, on March 7, 2025, affirmed the death sentence of Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa State, for killing a Fulani herdsman, Ardo Bawuro, during Read More

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14 h. ago Property dispute: School petitions AGF, accuses DPP of misconduct

The management of Whiteplains British School, Abuja, has written to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, asking for an investigation into the actions of the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Mohammed Babadoko. The school’s director, Francis Nwufoh, in a letter dated March 4, 2025, alleged that Babadoko Read More

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15 h. ago Delta couple arrested for gun running, wife admits to dispatching firearms

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri A couple, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Bogbon Godwell, have been arrested by operatives of the Delta CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) for alleged gun running in the state. The couple was picked up from their home following a sting operation by police detectives on March 9, 2025. The State Police […] The post Delta couple arrested for gun running, wife admits to dispatching firearms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Bill to introduce early voting for essential workers scales second reading in Senate

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) (Early Voting) Bill, 2024, through its second reading. The bill seeks to introduce early voting for certain categories of Nigerians, including election officials, security personnel, journalists, and observers. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, […] The post Bill to introduce early voting for essential workers scales second reading in Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago LG chair Ogalla advocates tax payment for governments to deliver democracy dividends

From Sunday Ani, Enugu The importance of revenue generation to the delivery of democracy dividends to the people was the crux of a meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, between the Igbo-Eze North Local Government Chairman, Hon. Uche Ogalla, and the leadership of various markets, artisans, government functionaries, and stakeholders of the council area. In […] The post LG chair Ogalla advocates tax payment for governments to deliver democracy dividends appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Excitement Builds As Oyakhilome Returns To Abuja For Crusade

Abuja is set to witness a historic spiritual gathering as Pastor Chris Oyakhilome returns to the nation’s capital for a highly anticipated miracle crusade—the first in 19 years. Scheduled for March 21, 2025, the event has sparked nationwide excitement, with believers and other netizens alike taking to social media to express their excitement. On X […]

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25 h. ago World Kidney Day 2025: Learning to avoid risks, early detection

Observed annually on the second Thursday of March, World Kidney Day is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health and advocating for preventive measures against kidney disease. In 2025, this important day falls on March 13 (today), spotlighting the theme: “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health.” This year’s theme Read More

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30 h. ago “98 More Prisoners Sentenced To Death In Last Six Months” – NCoS

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has reported a concerning 2.73% increase in prisoners on death row, rising from 3,590 in September 2024 to 3,688 in March 2025. This surge adds up to 98 more prisoners facing the death penalty within a six-month period. The NCoS Acting Comptroller-General revealed this information on Wednesday, highlighting the growing […] The post “98 More Prisoners Sentenced To Death In Last Six Months” – NCoS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago A rejoinder to Dr Muiz Banire, SAN: Setting the record straight

A week ago, I published a piece in this column titled, “In Defense of Akande, Osoba and My Role as Advocate in the Lagos Assembly Case( See my column in the Daily Sun of 6th March 2025 https://thesun.ng/in-defence-of-akande-osoba-and-my-role-as-advocate-in-lagos-assembly-case/ )”. Purportedly in response to the said intervention, De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, on Monday the 10th of […] The post A rejoinder to Dr Muiz Banire, SAN: Setting the record straight appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Lassa fever: FG tracks 357 suspected patients after UK returnee’s death

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has listed 357 persons for follow-up over the possibility of being infected with Lassa fever, The PUNCH reports. This is following the death of a 31-year-old physician who returned from the United Kingdom on February 27, 2025, and died of Lassa fever on March 1, 2025. The Read More

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41 h. ago Prisoners on death row rose by 98 in six months – NCoS Acting CG

The Nigerian Correctional Service, on Wednesday, said that the number of prisoners on death row had risen from 3,590 in September 2024 to 3,688 in March 2025. This represents a 2.73 per cent increase or addition of 98 prisoners within six months. The Acting Controller-General of NCoS, Mr Sylvester Nwakuche, gave the figure when he Read More

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41 h. ago Court Fixes March 21 To Hear N5bn DSS Defamation Suit Against SERAP

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court presided over by Justice Yusuf Halilu has fixed March 21, 2025 to begin definite hearing on a case of defamation filed by two officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The DSS officers had in October 2024 filed a […]

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47 h. ago Nigeria’s Pinnick Loses In CAF Election To Retain FIFA Council Seat

Nigeria’s Amaju Melvin Pinnick has lost his bid to retain a seat on the FIFA Council, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held its Extraordinary General Assembly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, during which elections for executive positions took place. Pinnick, a former President of the Nigeria Footfall Federation (NFF), was considered a […]

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