7 m. ago Bauchi Assembly To Hold Public Hearing On Creation Of Devt Areas

Bauchi State House of Assembly plans to conduct a public hearing on the restoration and creation of additional local government areas in the state. The House majority leader, Hon. Sale Hodi Jibir, disclosed this to journalists in Bauchi yesterday on the outcome of the inaugural meeting of the special committee set up for the exercise. […]

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34 m. ago Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops

By Bennett C. Nwanguma As someone who was involved in the advocacy for the passage of the Nigerian Biosafety Bill by the 7th and 8th National Assemblies, before it was finally signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan in April 2015, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to contribute to the on-going discussion about […] The post Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago From ruin to renaissance: Okpebholo’s academic revolution at Ambrose Alli varsity

By Fred Itua When the chronicles of Edo’s educational history are written, the chapter on Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, under Governor Monday Okpebholo will stand as a masterclass in purposeful leadership. In less than a year, a once-prestigious institution teetering on the brink of collapse has been pulled back from academic oblivion and set […] The post From ruin to renaissance: Okpebholo’s academic revolution at Ambrose Alli varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Email etiquette in the digital age: Beyond grammar and punctuation

Last week, I received an email that made me cringe. The grammar was perfect, the punctuation flawless, but the tone was so harsh it could have frozen coffee. The sender—a department head—had technically followed every rule we’d discussed in previous columns, yet the message landed like a slap across the face. This got me thinking: […] The post Email etiquette in the digital age: Beyond grammar and punctuation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago My Ideal Man Must Have Private Jet, Yacht, No Baby Mama – Tiwa Savage

Award-winning Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has shared that she has set high standards for her next romantic partner, joking that her particular requirements could be why she’s “still single.” In a recent Apple Music 1 interview, posted X on Thursday, the singer discussed her 2023 hit ‘Somebody’s Son’ and shared the traits she looks for […] The post My Ideal Man Must Have Private Jet, Yacht, No Baby Mama – Tiwa Savage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago VeryDarkMan Questions Accountability After Dangote Truck Accident Leaves Phyna’s Sister In Critical Condition

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has claimed that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, may avoid legal consequences following an accident that left Big Brother Naija star Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor, critically injured. The accident occurred at Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State and involved a Dangote Group truck, which allegedly struck Ruth and the commercial […] The post VeryDarkMan Questions Accountability After Dangote Truck Accident Leaves Phyna’s Sister In Critical Condition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Fatoyinbo’s Comment On CAC Founder Babalola Misunderstood — CCYF

Following the uproar on alleged disparaging comment by the founding pastor of COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo, on the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, the Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) said it was pertinent to address the matter, saying Fatoyinbo was misunderstood. LEADERSHIP reports that Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth […]

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9 h. ago NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other designate Board members and members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, as a major step towards accelerating […] The post NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to refund all allegedly diverted workers’ contributions from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and to constitute the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) in accordance with the law. The directive was among the resolutions […] The post NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NCC eyes deeper broadband, inclusion push as Olorunnimbe takes board chair

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set its sights on accelerating broadband expansion and deepening digital inclusion nationwide following the read more NCC eyes deeper broadband, inclusion push as Olorunnimbe takes board chair

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10 h. ago National Assembly Members ‘Receive Money’ To Sponsor Motions, Bills, Petitions

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo, representing Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, has alleged that federal lawmakers undertake sponsorship of Motions and Bills in the House as ‘contract jobs’. The lawmaker specifically claimed that his colleagues get between ₦1million and ₦3million to agree to sponsor […]

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11 h. ago Security operatives arrest Sokoto ward chairman over alleged ties to bandits

Security operatives have arrested Sirajo Ahmad Dan Liman in Kangiye, the chairman of Atakwanyo ward, Gwadabawa Local Government Area, Sokoto read more Security operatives arrest Sokoto ward chairman over alleged ties to bandits

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11 h. ago CSquared’s fiber backbone set to accelerates West Africa’s digital transformation

Infrastructure connects coastal, landlocked nations By Chinenye Anuforo CSquared, a pan-African technology company, on Thursday, announced a significant milestone with the major expansion of its West African fibre network, an initiative that bridges digital divides across coastal and landlocked countries while driving economic growth across the region. Building on its active operations across the continent, […] The post CSquared’s fiber backbone set to accelerates West Africa’s digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Schneider Electric invests in Nigerian talent to drive digital transformation

Schneider Electric is ramping up efforts to equip Nigerian engineers and technicians with the skills needed to manage cutting-edge industrial read more Schneider Electric invests in Nigerian talent to drive digital transformation

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13 h. ago Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja

The Sun The Hospital Emergency Response Foundation (HERF), a non-governmental organisation, has facilitated the training of over 100 National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) members in First Responder Stabilisation Techniques in Abuja. This critical training, aimed at preventing unnecessary road deaths by saving accident victims’ lives through emergency response skills, was conducted with technical […] The post Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Benue: Ezza people accuse council chairman of operating illegal detention cell in Ado

Allegation pure blackmail – Chairman From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Ezza Ezekuna people in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State have raised an alarm over an illegal detention cell allegedly operated by the chairman, Mr Sunday Oche, through his supporters, called the Ezza Ezekuna Patriotic Front. The Ezza Ezekuna people had petitioned the Inspector […] The post Benue: Ezza people accuse council chairman of operating illegal detention cell in Ado appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Lagos APC Slams Aregbesola Over ADC Membership Mobilisation Remarks

Rauf Aregbesola, Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), recently sparked controversy. The incident occurred during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) membership mobilisation in Kosofe Local Government Area. Speaking on Wednesday, Aregbesola criticized Nigeria’s major political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour […] The post Lagos APC Slams Aregbesola Over ADC Membership Mobilisation Remarks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Aregbesola Leads ADC Membership Drive, Calls For End To APC Rule In 2027

Former Minister of Interior and African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, flagged off a membership drive in Kosofe LGA on Wednesday. He urged Nigerians to vote out the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Addressing party supporters at the event, Aregbesola criticized major political parties, saying, “The APC, Peoples Democratic […] The post Aregbesola Leads ADC Membership Drive, Calls For End To APC Rule In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Canada To Deport Nigerian Politician, Denies Him Asylum For Being Ex

A Canadian Federal Court has declared Nigeria’s two leading political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as terrorist organisations. According to Peoples Gazette, the judgment, delivered by Justice Phuong Ngo on June 17, 2025, dismissed Mr. Egharevba’s appeal against Canada’s Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) decision. On Thursday, August 14, […] The post Canada To Deport Nigerian Politician, Denies Him Asylum For Being Ex-APC, PDP Member As Court Declares Both Political Parties As Terrorist Groups appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Phyna Calls Out Dangote As Sister Loses Leg In Alleged Company Truck Crash

Former Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, has taken to social media to express her anger towards Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and his conglomerate, Dangote Group. This comes after a truck allegedly owned by the company reportedly ran over her sister near Auchi Polytechnic on Tuesday around 11 a.m. In a post shared […] The post Phyna Calls Out Dangote As Sister Loses Leg In Alleged Company Truck Crash appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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