83 m. ago Alaafin To Establish Centre To Empower Youths With Digital Skills

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has stressed the need to prioritise youth development towards harnessing their untapped potential in tackling hardship and reduce criminality and create jobs. Oba Owoade pledged to establish a centre where the youths will be trained to acquire digital skills to curb cybercrimes, but which will empower them […]

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5 h. ago Nigeria is a sovereign nation, not bound by foreign dictates – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned that Nigeria remains an independent nation capable of making its own decisions, particularly on security and counterterrorism affairs, and cannot be swayed by external commentary or claims that do not align with its own intelligence and national interest. The DHQ issued the warning on Thursday, […] The post Nigeria is a sovereign nation, not bound by foreign dictates – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago UK issues thunderstorm warnings with risk of flooding, power cuts, travel disruption

Tribune Online UK issues thunderstorm warnings with risk of flooding, power cuts, travel disruption The United Kingdom is bracing for a wave of thunderstorms over the next UK issues thunderstorm warnings with risk of flooding, power cuts, travel disruption Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Stop Crowning Anyone With ‘Foreign Religion’ As Oba, OPC Warns Yoruba Kingmakers

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has warned kingmakers in Yorubaland, to henceforth desist from allowing anybody with what they described as foreign religion to be crowned as Oba. Apparently reacting to the burial of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, a National Leader of the OPC, Comrade Adesina Akinpelu also appealed to all […]

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8 h. ago Reverse delineation of Itsekiri, Ijaw, Urhobo communities, OPC charges INEC

Tribune Online Reverse delineation of Itsekiri, Ijaw, Urhobo communities, OPC charges INEC It urged for a reversal to prevent breakdown of law and order between Itsekiri and Ijaw communities in the area Reverse delineation of Itsekiri, Ijaw, Urhobo communities, OPC charges INEC Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials

Tribune Online Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials I don't know how to spare, indolence, docility, laziness, incompetence and deliberate obstruction of the wheel of progress... Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Dun & Bradstreet Nigeria warns against fraudulent DUNS number providers: Only trust the official source

Dun & Bradstreet Nigeria, the country’s only official provider of the globally recognised DUNS Number, is alerting the public to read more Dun & Bradstreet Nigeria warns against fraudulent DUNS number providers: Only trust the official source

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13 h. ago 2027: Group Decries Attempts To Cause Rift Between Tinubu, Shettima

The Northern Vanguard (NV), a political advocacy group based in Abuja, has issued a stern warning to what it described as “desperate elements” attempting to disrupt the growing synergy between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, as Nigeria approaches the 2027 election cycle. In a statement on Thursday, President of the Northern […]

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13 h. ago Digital silence: Report exposes gaps in Nigerian cabinet’s online presence

A new report has spotlighted the poor digital presence of many Nigerian cabinet members, warning that the government risks losing read more Digital silence: Report exposes gaps in Nigerian cabinet’s online presence

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13 h. ago Otudeko, Odukale sell N323.45bn FBN shares to RC Investments

Entities linked to Oba Otudeko and Tunde Hassan- Odukale sold a total of 10.433 billion First Holdco shares to a read more Otudeko, Odukale sell N323.45bn FBN shares to RC Investments

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16 h. ago Ignorance Nigeria’s Greatest Threat To Democracy – PAACA Boss

The executive director of the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), Mr. Ezenwa Nwagwu, has described widespread ignorance among citizens as the biggest threat to Nigeria’s democratic growth and electoral integrity. Nwagwu, who spoke on Wednesday at a town hall meeting on electoral reform in Kaduna, warned that unless urgent steps are taken […]

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18 h. ago INEC warns political parties of dangers in submitting candidates’ wrong particulars

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that error in the submission of personal particulars of candidates by the political parties could be potentially detrimental to both the party and its candidate. Its National Commissioner and Chairperson of the Legal Services, Clearance and Complaints Committee (LSC&CC), Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, gave […] The post INEC warns political parties of dangers in submitting candidates’ wrong particulars appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Cultural preservation key to national development — Gani Adams, others

Tribune Online Cultural preservation key to national development — Gani Adams, others Iba Adams stressed the need to respect traditional practices and beliefs, saying that the society must not allow the growing influence of foreign religions Cultural preservation key to national development — Gani Adams, others Tribune Online

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26 h. ago EFCC: Man jailed for failing to declare over N653m at Kano airport

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano has sentenced Salisu Ahmad to prison for failing to declare large sums of foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. Ahmad was arrested on July 7, 2025, during a routine customs check while arriving from Saudi Arabia aboard […] The post EFCC: Man jailed for failing to declare over N653m at Kano airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Senior UK politician issues warning against imposing new levy for foreign students in London

Chancellor Rachel Reeves must not “pull up the drawbridge to international students” by imposing a tax on their university fees, read more Senior UK politician issues warning against imposing new levy for foreign students in London

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27 h. ago EFCC investigates undeclared $20,000, CFA110,000 seized at Seme border

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into the seizure of $20,000 and CFA110,000 by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Seme Border in Lagos State. The foreign currencies were intercepted on Sunday, July 13, 2025, during a patrol by NCS officers along Babapupa […] The post EFCC investigates undeclared $20,000, CFA110,000 seized at Seme border appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago INEC warns parties of dangers in submitting candidates’ wrong particulars

Laments’ challenges of incomplete form submissions, improper document attachment From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that errors in the submission of personal particulars of candidates by political parties could be potentially detrimental to both the party and its candidate. Its National Commissioner and Chairperson of the Legal Services, Clearance […] The post INEC warns parties of dangers in submitting candidates’ wrong particulars appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Naira rebounds to N1,518/$ as banks lift ban on naira card dollar spending

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The naira gained ground against the dollar on Monday, closing at N1,518/$ on the official market, a level it has not seen in the last four months. The local currency’s rally signals a return of confidence to Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, coming after weeks of steady interventions by the Central Bank […] The post Naira rebounds to N1,518/$ as banks lift ban on naira card dollar spending appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago It’s Shameful Our Leaders Seek Medical Care, Die In Foreign Hospitals — NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has decried the growing trend of Nigerian political leaders seeking medical care abroad, saying it is a major indictment on the country’s crumbling health system. NMA’s first vice president, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu stated this during an interview on Arise Television, monitored by our correspondent, Tuesday night. Dr. Olowojebutu lamented the […]

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34 h. ago ‘CAA U18/20 Athletics Championship Will Unearth Next Superstars,’ Says Alake of Egbaland

As the 3rd Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/20 Championship kicks off in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo, has expressed confidence that the next generation of African athletics superstars will emerge from this tournament. Oba Gbadebo expressed his optimism during a courtesy visit by the chairman, Local Organising Committee […]

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