70 m. ago Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation reported over 1,500 suspected cholera cases from mid-June to early August 2025 in three Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities […] The post Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Traditional Ruler Warns Against Escalating Crisis In Ebonyi Community

The traditional ruler of the Ihie Autonomous community in the Ivo local government area of Ebonyi State, Eze Gabriel Uzoma Okoro, has warned those spreading false information about the crisis that rocked the community recently to desist from doing so to forestall an escalation of the dispute. In an interview with journalists in Abakaliki, the […]

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9 h. ago Oba gives support for construction of green line rail project

By Fidelis Ugbomeh Concerned about the plans to construct the Marina to Lekki railway line and its effects on people whose properties will be demolished to pave right-of-way, Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Elegusi has enjoined Lagos state government to ensure adequate compensation is paid to them. The project referred to as “Green Line” is a  68-kilometer […] The post Oba gives support for construction of green line rail project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi

Tribune Online Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi Wuraola Oyewusi is a pharmacist-turned-data scientist and AI researcher/instructor. In this interview with MODUPE GEORGE, she shares how her passion for digital literacy moved her to break new grounds in teaching AI/tech terminologies in Yoruba, her native language, demystifying the complexity surrounding tech literacy. Excerpts: What inspired you to pioneer teaching AI, data science, and […] Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Court Remands Trader For Alleged Failure To Declare Foreign Currency In Lagos

  Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a trader, Phil-Olumba Sheila for alleged failure to declare foreign currency totalling $14,567, £1,030, and CA$40 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Justice Dipeolu remanded Sheila at Kirikiri Correctional Centre after the testimony of the first prosecution witness, Mrs. Stella John Ogar, […]

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20 h. ago MiG Arogan Channels Haitian, African Ancestral Power In ‘Moon Under Me’

With his latest release “Moon Under Me”, MiG Arogan dives deep into the spiritual well of his Haitian and African heritage, delivering a track that feels like both prophecy and warning. This isn’t just music—it’s ancestral energy brought to life. From the opening hook, MiG sets the tone with ritualistic chants and unshakable confidence: “Mama […]

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21 h. ago Major Funding For Nigerian Music Comes From West, Fraud Industry – M.I Abaga

Veteran rapper Jude Abaga, widely known as M.I, has stated that a significant portion of the Nigerian music industry’s funding comes from internet fraudsters. He described this situation as a reflection on Nigeria as a country, highlighting that much of the financial backing for the music scene originates from both foreign sources and fraudulent activities. […] The post Major Funding For Nigerian Music Comes From West, Fraud Industry – M.I Abaga appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s economic boom lies in industrialisation, says NESG

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has identified industrialisation as the most viable path to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential, warning read more Nigeria’s economic boom lies in industrialisation, says NESG

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23 h. ago Your visa may be revoked if you skip classes – US to Nigerian students

Nigerian students in the United States have been warned by the embassy in Nigeria to adhere to the rules of their visa or risk losing their study privilege. The warning was given on Wednesday in a statement on X as part of efforts to remind international students of the consequences of failing to maintain their […] The post Your visa may be revoked if you skip classes – US to Nigerian students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Deji Of Akure Orders Closure Of Markets For Aheregbe Festival

The Deji of Akure land, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi has ordered a day closure of all markets and shops in Akure, the state capital on Thursday for the Aheregbe Festival. Oba Aladetoyinbo said the closure becomes necessary as part of the age long tradition in observance of the annual Aheregbe Festival. In a statement issued […]

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26 h. ago Kaduna Tertiary Institutions Union Threatens Indefinite Strike

The Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions of Kaduna State (JUTIKS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government over what it described as the non-implementation of key agreements, warning that an indefinite strike will commence on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, if their demands were not met. JUTIKS, which comprises the academic and non-academic staff […]

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28 h. ago ‘Nigeria’s minerals wealth may attract conflict risks, economic leakage, environmental degradation’

A New Report has warned that without timely action, the growing allure of Nigeria’s mineral wealth could attract the same read more ‘Nigeria’s minerals wealth may attract conflict risks, economic leakage, environmental degradation’

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28 h. ago Israel Opens 40 Startup Opportunities For Nigerian Innovators

The Israeli government has announced that it has opened 40 startup opportunities for Nigerian innovators to enhance their potential for productivity and investment to strengthen the capacity for skill development of Nigerian inventors. This was the crux of the deputy minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Sharren Miriam Haskel-Harpaz’s visit to the […]

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32 h. ago Passengers With Unruly, Violent Behaviour Risk Prosecution, Bi

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) operators, said passengers who engage in disruptive or violent behaviour at its terminal will face full prosecution under applicable Nigerian aviation laws. The head of Corporate Communications, Bi-Courtney, Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi, said the management will not tolerate unruly behaviour within its terminal facilities. The company urged […]

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32 h. ago 17 states yet to domesticate SDGs as deadline nears, Orelope

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has revealed that 17 states are yet to domesticate the SDGs into their governance frameworks. “There are 20 states that have domesticated and integrated SDG targets and indicators into their plans,” Orelope-Adefulire explained at a critical Roundtable Dialogue […] The post 17 states yet to domesticate SDGs as deadline nears, Orelope-Adefulire warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Nigerians abroad contributed over $20bn to economy in 2024 –Tuggar

Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has revealed that Nigerians living abroad remitted over $20 billion to the country’s economy read more Nigerians abroad contributed over $20bn to economy in 2024 –Tuggar

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44 h. ago Nigeria issues Air Tanzania foreign carrier permit to boost aviation ties

to commence direct Dar es Salaam–Lagos flights The Federal Government has presented the Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) to Air read more Nigeria issues Air Tanzania foreign carrier permit to boost aviation ties

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45 h. ago Anambra Guber: Ngige on sabbatical leave from partisan politics

Warns Ukachukwu, Ekwunife to stop using his name for political gains From Aloysius Attah, Onistha Former minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has warned the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Anambra State governorship election to stop using his name to woo voters. Ngige in a press statement by his […] The post Anambra Guber: Ngige on sabbatical leave from partisan politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Olubadan: Drummers, Chanters, Others Sign Out From Late Oba Olakulehin’s Residence

Traditional drummers, chanters, trumpeters and praise singers on Tuesday officially signed out from the residence of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin to pave way for the inauguration of new monarch. The group, known as Gbobaniyi Olubadan of Ibadanland, consists of traditional drummers, chanters, trumpeters and other praise singers who usually praise, […]

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47 h. ago BBNaija10: Kuture Gets Final Warning, Sultana Earns Alcohol Ban As Morgan Attracts Double Strike

Big Brother has handed down a series of stern disciplinary actions to multiple housemates for recent breaches of the reality TV show’s rules in the ongoing tenth season of the show dubbed ‘Ten over Ten.’ Kuture has received a final warning over threats of violence with malicious intent. The Ajegunle-born military officer had threatened to […]

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