50 m. ago African, Caribbean Leaders To Headline Afreximbank’s 32nd Annual Meetings In Abuja

The 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is expected to bring together an influential coalition of global, African and CARICOM leaders in Abuja, Nigeria, from June 25–27, 2025. The high-level forum will focus on advancing trade, investment, and innovation across the continent, with Heads of State, Prime Ministers, top business executives, academics […]

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4 h. ago Nigeria Needs PPP To Tackle N19trn Infrastructure Deficit — Minister

Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Mohammed Goronyo has said that Nigeria cannot address its staggering infrastructure deficit, estimated at over N19 trillion, without embracing Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria PPP Summit held on June 17 and 18 in Abuja, the Minister emphasised that PPPs remain the only sustainable path toward […]

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6 h. ago Social Listening 20 June 2025: Tinubu’s Benue Visit: Condolence mission amidst political spectacle and security crisis

Social media reached its peak following President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue State. There was significant scrutiny before, during, read more Social Listening 20 June 2025: Tinubu’s Benue Visit: Condolence mission amidst political spectacle and security crisis

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7 h. ago Tinubu’s Benue visit: Presidency not tailor shop, Onoh fires back at Obi

Tribune Online Tinubu’s Benue visit: Presidency not tailor shop, Onoh fires back at Obi "There is no religious text in the Qur’an or Sunnah specifying black attire for mourning; however, modest and sober clothing is encouraged" Tinubu’s Benue visit: Presidency not tailor shop, Onoh fires back at Obi Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Owolabi Salis set to make history as first Nigerian astronaut

By Zika Bobby On June 21, 2025, a team of astronauts, including Owolabi Salis, will embark on a space exploration mission under Blue Origin. Salis, a U.S.-based lawyer and politician, will become the first Nigerian to venture into space. The astronauts are currently undergoing preparatory training at a desert camp to acclimatize themselves for the […] The post Owolabi Salis set to make history as first Nigerian astronaut appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Akume salutes Tinubu’s visit to Benue, pledges to work for lasting peace

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for his recent visit to Benue State, describing it as a courageous and timely initiative aimed at tackling the persistent conflicts plaguing the region. Akume pledged his full commitment to collaborate with all key stakeholders to […] The post Akume salutes Tinubu’s visit to Benue, pledges to work for lasting peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago LASU Hosts Inspiring Excellence Tour, Homecoming For iCentra CEO

Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo Campus, came alive on Monday, June 16, 2025, as it welcomed home one of its distinguished alumni, Taopheek Babayeju, CEO of iCentra and recipient of the prestigious PMI Eric Jenett Person of the Year Award, for the Inspiring Excellence Tour. Held at the Aderemi Makanjuola Hall, the event, themed “Inspiring […]

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19 h. ago EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters at Atimbo and Lemna Trailer Park areas of Calabar in Cross River State. Six others were arrested on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Idoro in Akwa Ibom State for their […] The post EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Abuja: FCCPC summons travel agency, seals office over consumer complaints

Tribune Online Abuja: FCCPC summons travel agency, seals office over consumer complaints The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned a travel agency, TLScontact, to appear before the Commission on Friday, June 20, 2025, to provide explanations regarding consumer complaints. Abuja: FCCPC summons travel agency, seals office over consumer complaints Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Lagos shuts down Oko Oba abattoir over environmental violations

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State Government has indefinitely shut down the Oko Oba Abattoir in Agege due to persistent unhygienic practices and serious breaches of environmental regulations. The closure was announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, following an inspection tour of the facility. […] The post Lagos shuts down Oko Oba abattoir over environmental violations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Green Eagles Agribusiness Solutions Limited before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the company is being prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering […] The post EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Police nab 54 suspects, repel sea piracy attack in Akwa Ibom waterways

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reported the arrest of 54 suspects and the repulsion of a sea piracy attack along the state’s waterways in separate operations conducted between May and June 2025. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, disclosed this while briefing the media on major […] The post Police nab 54 suspects, repel sea piracy attack in Akwa Ibom waterways appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Benue killings: APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s peace initiative

Tribune Online Benue killings: APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s peace initiative "Yes, peace effort is commendable, but those that perpetrated the atrocities should be brought to justice. Seeking peace should not mean immunity for criminals. Benue killings: APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s peace initiative Tribune Online

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24 h. ago PICTORIAL: Customs Seizes ₦344m Arms, Cannabis In Ogun, Reaffirms Border Security Commitment

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s borders against economic sabotage and security threats. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Command’s headquarters in Idiroko, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, declared that the Command had intensified surveillance and strengthened […]

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27 h. ago Benue: Tinubu’s visit may not go beyond the flamboyant displays – Obi

Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 Presidential election, has expressed fears that President Bola read more Benue: Tinubu’s visit may not go beyond the flamboyant displays – Obi

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30 h. ago SGF Akume outlines Tinubu’s roadmap for peace in North Central

From Christopher Oji, Makurdi The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has disclosed that the Federal Government is implementing a multi-layered security strategy to end protracted violence in Benue and the entire North Central zone. Addressing journalists in Makurdi, Benue, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Akume revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s […] The post SGF Akume outlines Tinubu’s roadmap for peace in North Central appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Benue massacre: Adebayo expresses disappointment over Tinubu’s visit

By Sunday Ani, Abuja Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed disappointment with the way President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Benue State over the recent killing by suspected Fulani militants was trivialised and reduced to politics. Insisting that Nigerians must be serious about tackling important […] The post Benue massacre: Adebayo expresses disappointment over Tinubu’s visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Benue: Tinubu’s visit turned to campaign, lacks empathy — Obi

Tribune Online Benue: Tinubu’s visit turned to campaign, lacks empathy — Obi "The President arrived not in mourning cloth but in celebratory agbada attire, like it was an occasion for joy" Benue: Tinubu’s visit turned to campaign, lacks empathy — Obi Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Peter Obi: Fanfare during Tinubu’s visit to Benue dishonours victims

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned what he described as a deeply insensitive and read more Peter Obi: Fanfare during Tinubu’s visit to Benue dishonours victims

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34 h. ago Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects

Tribune Online Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday condemned in totality the mass killings in Benue State, describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable. Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects Tribune Online

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