2 h. ago Ogun: Senator Adeola’s Media Adviser, Odunaro installed as Osorun of Isaga

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Chief of Staff and Media Adviser to Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola otherwise known as Yayi, Kayode Odunaro, at the weekend, was installed as the Osorun of Isaga-Orile Kingdom, in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Osorun title holder is one of the kingmakers in the ancient kingdom. […] The post Ogun: Senator Adeola’s Media Adviser, Odunaro installed as Osorun of Isaga-Orile Kingdom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Rivers Police Nab Officer, UNIPORT Student Linked To Cult Violence

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended two suspected cultists and seized firearms and ammunition during a signing-out ceremony for final-year students at the University of Port Harcourt. In a press statement released on Friday and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, the command revealed that the suspects—a police officer and a student—were […] The post Rivers Police Nab Officer, UNIPORT Student Linked To Cult Violence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000, scholarships

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Kaduna State Government has honoured 23 of 115 outstanding teachers across its 23 local government areas at the maiden Best Teacher Award Ceremony, with N500,000 each and a certificate of excellence. The overall best teacher, Esther Affun from Chikun LGA, received an additional N500,000 and a special scholarship to upgrade her […] The post Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000, scholarships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago CDS Musa urges national unity to defeat Boko Haram, insecurity

Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has called on Nigerians to unite and take collective responsibility in addressing insurgency read more CDS Musa urges national unity to defeat Boko Haram, insecurity

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5 h. ago Osun ALGON promises to recall sacked workers, offset traditional rulers’ arrears

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has promised to re-engage the 1,500 teachers employed by the former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola but sacked by the administration of Ademola Adeleke. The association reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots governance, assuring that the legally recognized All Progressives Congress […] The post Osun ALGON promises to recall sacked workers, offset traditional rulers’ arrears appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Two dead, others critically injured in Maiduguri fatal accident

At least two persons have been confirmed dead while others sustained various degrees of injuries following a fatal road crashed read more Two dead, others critically injured in Maiduguri fatal accident

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11 h. ago Transforming Campus Life: Renewed Hope Student Housing Programme makes strides

Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and read more Transforming Campus Life: Renewed Hope Student Housing Programme makes strides

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14 h. ago Inattention and frowning sometimes point to poor sight in children — Professor Ademola

Tribune Online Inattention and frowning sometimes point to poor sight in children — Professor Ademola-Popoola AKIN, a 4-year-old boy, was struggling in school to read numbers and alphabets. The parents assume that he must be dull. His sibling, in the same school, reads very well. Despite home coaching, Akin’s grade was falling behind, and his self-esteem was suffering. Over the news, the parents heard that poor academic performance is one […] Inattention and frowning sometimes point to poor sight in children — Professor Ademola-Popoola Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Return of History to primary, secondary schools excites Nigerians

• Dons, teachers, parents hail FG By Kehinde Aderemi Sixteen years after it was removed from the school curriculum, the Federal Government has announced the reintroduction of Nigerian History into the school curriculum, making it a compulsory subject from primary to senior secondary school. Before it was finally removed from the school curriculum, the Federal […] The post Return of History to primary, secondary schools excites Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago My uncles think I’ll be a great trial attorney, become Chief Justice of Nigeria one day — Susan Omeh, lawyer, Harvard Law School master’s student

Tribune Online My uncles think I’ll be a great trial attorney, become Chief Justice of Nigeria one day — Susan Omeh, lawyer, Harvard Law School master’s student Susan Omeh graduated in the top three per cent and received the Icon Female Law Student Award from the Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria. She also bagged a First Class from the Nigerian Law School. For her Master’s in Law (LLM) programme, she received admission offers from Harvard Law School, Columbia Law School, and […] My uncles think I’ll be a great trial attorney, become Chief Justice of Nigeria one day — Susan Omeh, lawyer, Harvard Law School master’s student Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Hamas Agrees To Release Israeli Hostages, Seeks Changes To US

Militant Palestinian group Hamas has responded to the US ceasefire proposals by accepting them in part but seeking further negotiations on a number of key points. In a statement, the movement said it agreed “to release all Israeli prisoners, both living and dead, according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump’s proposal” – if […]

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19 h. ago Hamas Partially Accepts US Gaza Peace Plan, Seeks Amendments On Palestinian Rights

  Hamas said it has agreed in principle to release Israeli hostages under a United States-brokered peace proposal but demanded further negotiations on key political issues concerning the future of Gaza and Palestinian rights. In a statement on Friday, the group said it had accepted “to release all Israeli prisoners, both living and dead, according […]

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21 h. ago Afenifere decries terror expansion into Southwest states, Kwara, Kogi

…says attackers not mere bandits; calls for intelligence reform, and crackdown on illegal mining Following recent attacks on communities in read more Afenifere decries terror expansion into Southwest states, Kwara, Kogi

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21 h. ago Ogun APC chieftain lauds Tinubu, enters 2027 House of Reps race

By Cosmas Omegoh A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun has lauded Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-injecting life into the Nigerian economy.   Seriki Bashorun, a.k.a Larry Bash, while hosting an Independence Day Roundtable tagged, “Breaking Barriers and Unlocking Opportunities for Ado-Odo Ota Federal Constituency,” held […] The post Ogun APC chieftain lauds Tinubu, enters 2027 House of Reps race appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Fatal Tanker Fire Outbreak On Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway, Multiple Casualties Feared

An unconfirmed number of persons are reported dead following a tanker fire accident that occurred at midnight along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State. Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), confirmed the incident, stating that the fire began around 1 a.m. on Friday. In a statement, Akinbiyi said, […] The post Fatal Tanker Fire Outbreak On Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway, Multiple Casualties Feared appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Police Nab Personnel, 1 Other Suspect For Alleged Cultism At UNIPORT

  Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a serving Police Corporal, Onwukwe Godswill, and one Ifeanyi Israel, for cult-related activities at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). Godswill is attached to the Elimgbu Police Division in Port Harcourt metropolis while Israel is a 200-level Biomedical Technology undergraduate student of the University. Police […]

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31 h. ago Tinubu’s wife begins distribution of N2.55bn sanitary pads to schoolgirls

Tribune Online Tinubu’s wife begins distribution of N2.55bn sanitary pads to schoolgirls “In today’s modern world, no girl should have to miss school because of her inability to afford sanitary products. It is unacceptable that our girls still... Tinubu’s wife begins distribution of N2.55bn sanitary pads to schoolgirls Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Student Dead, Teachers Beaten During Violence Over Illegal Fee Collection At School In Ogun

A tragic incident unfolded at Ilugun High School, Elega, Abeokuta, Ogun State, as violence broke out over alleged illegal fee collection by teachers, resulting in the death of one student and significant property damage. According to Daily Trust, the incident began last Friday when the school management called in operatives of the Amotekun Corps to […] The post Student Dead, Teachers Beaten During Violence Over Illegal Fee Collection At School In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Igbobi College Emerges Best Premier High School In Champ Quiz Competition

Igbobi College, Lagos, has emerged the best premier high school in Nigeria for winning the first edition of the Champ High School Quiz competition. Three brilliant students from Igbobi College, Olabode Obaloluwa, Okoronkwo David, and Lukeahizu Praise, flagged the school‘s banner as representatives in the competition organised by JustMedia. The trio beat the first runner-up, […]

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34 h. ago Serie A: Okoye Set For Udinese Return After 2 Months’ Suspension

Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will be eligible to play for Udinese again on 20th October after serving a two-month suspension handed down in July for his alleged involvement in illegal betting. The 26-year-old received a yellow card in the 64th minute of Udinese’s 2-1 win over Lazio for time-wasting, with allegations that the shot-stopper deliberately […]

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