53 m. ago Lagos urged to relocate dumpsites from residential areas over disasters

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta  The Society of Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SoLTAN) has called on the Lagos State Government to relocate dumpsites located within residential areas to prevent spread of diseases and protect public health. The group made this call in a communiqué issued at the end of its seventh Conference of Public Analysts […] The post Lagos urged to relocate dumpsites from residential areas over disasters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 m. ago Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a detailed clarification following widespread misreporting of his comments at the recent launch of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, In a statement issued […] The post Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 m. ago Globacom launches Gloshare, mobile community plan for KWASU students

Globacom has launched Gloshare and Mobile Community plan for students of the Kwara State University (KWASU) in its bid to revolutionise how students connect, share and collaborate both academically and socially through a blended learning system. The launch, with the theme: ‘Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI: Students as Innnovators, Volunteers and Change-makers’, which […] The post Globacom launches Gloshare, mobile community plan for KWASU students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 m. ago Access Bank, others raise billions for Abia Security Trust Fund, Otti lauds donors

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia It was naira rain in Abia on Thursday evening, as Access Bank and four other financial institutions, including some prominent Nigerians, donated billions of naira in support of the Abia State Security Trust Fund in a launch held in Umuahia. This is even as Governor Alex Otti lauded all who donated […] The post Access Bank, others raise billions for Abia Security Trust Fund, Otti lauds donors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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71 m. ago Shettima right, Tinubu has no power to remove governor – ADC

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Vice President Kashim Shettima was right in his postulation that the president has no power to remove an elected governor. The ADC, in a statement by its interim Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Friday, implored Shettima “ to stand by his forthright and courageous statement, […] The post Shettima right, Tinubu has no power to remove governor – ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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88 m. ago At 70, I am proud of whom I have become, mistakes and all — Professor Fapetu

Tribune Online At 70, I am proud of whom I have become, mistakes and all — Professor Fapetu Professor Olanrewaju Abiola Awosika Fapetu is one of the pioneers of distant learning in Nigerian universities. In this interview by Deputy Editor, SAHEED SALAWU, she speaks on the state of education in Nigeria and on her life journey as she clocks 70. Professor Fapetu, turning 70 is no small feat. How do you reflect on […] At 70, I am proud of whom I have become, mistakes and all — Professor Fapetu Tribune Online

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1 hour ago How CBN expands Nigeria’s payment frontiers with naira cards use abroad

•As stakeholders offer way forward for Nigeria’s economy By Mustafa Biodun In recent years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN has implemented difficult reforms to tackle long-standing obstacles weighing on price and exchange rate stability. The reforms are not only beginning to show positive results, but have triggered rise in international reserves, improved access to […] The post How CBN expands Nigeria’s payment frontiers with naira cards use abroad appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Edo Carnival 2025 to illuminate December with SHINEfest cultural celebration

By Rita Okoye Edo State is poised to shine in December with the EDO CARNIVAL 2025 SHINEfest, a week-long cultural celebration themed “Illuminating Heritage, Celebrating Today.” Organised by Peak Rendezvous Global Limited in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser on Protocol to the Edo State Governor, this festival promises to be one of […] The post Edo Carnival 2025 to illuminate December with SHINEfest cultural celebration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago I hope to see my mentees exceed milestones I’ve reached – Ufuoma Akpomeyoma

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye Ufuoma Akpomeyoma is a distinguished figure in the world of geosciences, with an 18-year career in seismic interpretation and reservoir geophysics that spans Nigeria, the USA, and Oman. Her journey into this specialised field was sparked during her undergraduate internship and cemented by her passion for geophysics, a passion that has only […] The post I hope to see my mentees exceed milestones I’ve reached – Ufuoma Akpomeyoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago The earlier we get involved in programmes for the poor, vulnerable, the better for us —Foluke Ademokun, Executive Coordinator, AAA Foundation

Tribune Online The earlier we get involved in programmes for the poor, vulnerable, the better for us —Foluke Ademokun, Executive Coordinator, AAA Foundation Foluke Ademokun has over three decades of expertise in civil society work, humanitarian endeavours, social entrepreneurship, gender advocacy, and policy development. She is the Executive Coordinator of Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation (AAAF). In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, she speaks about her work with the poor and vulnerable in Nigeria. When and how did your […] The earlier we get involved in programmes for the poor, vulnerable, the better for us —Foluke Ademokun, Executive Coordinator, AAA Foundation Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth

Tribune Online Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth By: Felix Oluwalomola Infrastructure shows progress. Maintenance sustains it, but the ability to preserve and maintain this infrastructure truly tests Nigeria’s progress. In the country, priority is placed on constructing new roads, buildings, schools, hospitals, and other public facilities. However, little attention is given to sustaining these investments through constant and intentional preventive maintenance. As […] Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Visa Cut Not Linked To Reforms, Diplomatic Tensions, Says US Embassy

Amid growing concerns over the United States’ decision to slash the validity of non-immigrant visas issued to Nigerians, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria has said the move was not a retaliatory response to recent immigration reforms by the Nigerian government. In a statement released via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle yesterday, the U.S. Mission […]

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4 h. ago Lawyers, Politicians Rally Behind Women’s Reserved Seat Bill

A powerful coalition of female politicians, lawyers and civic leaders has thrown its weight behind the ongoing push for the Women’s Reserved Seat Bill, describing it as a long-overdue legislative step to correct Nigeria’s alarming gender imbalance in politics. From the halls of the National Assembly to grassroots networks, female voices from across sectors are […]

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5 h. ago Private educators host coding, robotic competition for primary, secondary schools

Tribune Online Private educators host coding, robotic competition for primary, secondary schools The Association of Private Educators in Nigeria (APEN) has hosted and announced the winners of its 2025 APEN Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coding, and Robotics competition. Themed ‘Smart agriculture and sustainable cities hackathon’, the competition brought together thirty teams of young students from across private primary and secondary schools in Nigeria, divided into three categories, to […] Private educators host coding, robotic competition for primary, secondary schools Tribune Online

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5 h. ago My husband grabs, squeezes my breasts any time he wants sex — Wife

Tribune Online My husband grabs, squeezes my breasts any time he wants sex — Wife She is a liar — Husband A mother of four, Zainab Buhari, has dragged her husband, Babangida Ibrahim before a Sharia Court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna , Kaduna State, for subjecting her to dehumanising treatment.  According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Zainab told the court that her husband always beat her and leave […] My husband grabs, squeezes my breasts any time he wants sex — Wife Tribune Online

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5 h. ago The Okonkwos: How we’ve weathered marital storms for 36 years and counting

Mr. Cyprian Emeka and Mrs. Laticia Uche Okonkwo, who hail from Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government area of Anambra State have been married for 36 years and are blessed with six children. CY, as he’s popularly called, is an evangelist, while Uche is a marriage counsellor. Both belong to the People of Praise, Catholic […] The post The Okonkwos: How we’ve weathered marital storms for 36 years and counting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago WAFCON: Women Affairs Minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Bostwana

From Juliana Taiwo- Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed immense pride and joy following the Super Falcons’ narrow 1–0 win over Botswana in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The victory secured Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious continental tournament. In a statement signed by her […] The post WAFCON: Women Affairs Minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Bostwana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Focus on Abeokuta as Africa junior athletes’ battle for honours

Twenty-eight years ago, the city of Ibadan, Oyo State, hosted the third African U-20 Athletics Championships, a biennial event, which provides a platform for the continent’s untested budding track and field stars to showcase their talent. And in 2013, the oil-rich city of Warri, Delta State, was picked as venue for the maiden Africa U-18 […] The post Focus on Abeokuta as Africa junior athletes’ battle for honours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago FIBA confirms Nigeria, 14 others for U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2025

By Joe Apu With just a day to tip-off, the rosters of all participating teams have been confirmed ahead of the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2025, set to begin on today, July 12 in Brno, Czechia. The 12 players of Nigeria Junior D’Tigress and officials were cleared Friday ahead of the FIBA U19 […] The post FIBA confirms Nigeria, 14 others for U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago PSG, Chelsea set for Club World Cup final as StarTimes extends promo

The semi-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup delivered football at its finest, and across Nigeria, fans tuned in live on StarTimes to witness the drama unfold. With goals, surprises, and commanding performances, the two matchdays offered an unforgettable spectacle — and StarTimes ensured viewers enjoyed every moment in high-definition clarity. In the first […] The post PSG, Chelsea set for Club World Cup final as StarTimes extends promo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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