27 m. ago JUST IN: Trailer falls off bridge, crushes two buses in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A truck has fallen off the Pen Cinema fly-over bridge and crushed two mini-buses popularly known as ‘korope’ in Agege area of Lagos. The accident occured inward Old Abeokuta Road on Saturday morning. Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident at 8:37 am. The agency said, “A truck fell off […] The post JUST IN: Trailer falls off bridge, crushes two buses in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 m. ago Man United Legend Patrice Evra Set For MMA Debut, Picks Luis Suarez As Opponent

Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra is set to swap the football pitch for the octagon, making his mixed martial arts debut next month. The 43 year old Frenchman will compete at Professional Fighters League Europe’s Paris event on May 23 at the Accor Arena in Bercy. Evra, known as a defender on the football […] The post Man United Legend Patrice Evra Set For MMA Debut, Picks Luis Suarez As Opponent appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago NWFL: Shobowale Targets Super Six Playoff Success With Amazons

Nasarawa Amazons midfielder Rukayat Shobowale has urged her teammates to shift their focus to Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoff tournament. The Amazons defeated defending champions Edo Queens 1-0 to book a ticket to the season-ending tournament. Remo Stars Ladies, Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens and Rivers Angels have also booked their spot in […]

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2 h. ago Patients Stranded As NMA Affiliates Begin Strike In Akwa Ibom

  Affiliate bodies of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, have embarked on a strike following the failure of the authorities of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) to address various issues in dispute bothering on emoluments and welfare of the medical workers. The aggrieved unions, LEADERSHIP Weekend learnt, included the Medical and […]

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12 h. ago Easter tragedy: Gombe Police set to prosecute truck friver for killing 5 during procession

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed plans to arraign a truck driver accused of killing five people during an Easter procession in Billiri Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The tragic incident occurred when a truck lost control and rammed into a group of Christian worshippers participating in a […] The post Easter tragedy: Gombe Police set to prosecute truck friver for killing 5 during procession appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago PUBG Mobile Takes Lagos By Storm As 1,000 Attend Epic Community Dinner

The city of Lagos was electrified as PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games turned Lagos into the ultimate gaming destination with over 1, 000 attendees to make the epoch event remarkable on March 28, 2025. The Recreation Centre in Anthony Village throbbed with excitement as over 1,000 devoted players gathered for […]

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18 h. ago Plateau: Army commissions rehabilitated Langtang general hospital

From Jude Owuamanam Jos As part of efforts in fostering civil – military relations, the Chief Of Army Staff Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede on Friday commissioned the rehabilitated Langtang General Hospital in Langtang North local government area of Plateau state. Speaking on the occasion, Oluyede said that the project was part of the the COAS […] The post Plateau: Army commissions rehabilitated Langtang general hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Gombe Easter Tragedy: Police To Arraign Truck Driver For Dangerous Driving

The Gombe State Police Command has disclosed that it has finished investigation into the fatal accident involving a truck driver who rammed his vehicle into a crowd of Christians staging procession in celebration of Easter Monday in Billiri local government area of the State. LEADERSHIP reports that the incident led to the death of five […]

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20 h. ago Tragedy strikes Plateau football as four players and driver die in auto accident

Four players from Lebwit Football Club in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, along with their driver, lost their read more Tragedy strikes Plateau football as four players and driver die in auto accident

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24 h. ago Friday Ekpo, Agali, other former Super Eagles players visit Spring Sky Finance

By Bolaji Okunola In a remarkable blend of sports and finance, no fewer than eight former Super Eagles players paid a courtesy visit to Spring Sky Finance Company on Monday as part of a business engagement initiative. The football legends, who visited the bank’s headquarters in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State, also took the […] The post Friday Ekpo, Agali, other former Super Eagles players visit Spring Sky Finance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago You’re blocking opportunities for female pundits – Eni Aluko to Ian Wright

Broadcaster and former English professional player Eni Aluko has alleged that Arsenal legend Ian Wright is blocking opportunities for female pundits in women’s football. Aluko has been an advocate for women’s football and accuses Wright of taking too much space, something she says he should be aware of. Speaking on Radio Four’s Women’s Hour, she […] The post You’re blocking opportunities for female pundits – Eni Aluko to Ian Wright appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago SWAN Calls For Collaboration With UNIJOS Ahead Of NUGA Games

The Plateau State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for a collaborative effort with the University of Jos (UNIJOS) to enhance sports development in anticipation of the upcoming Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) competition, which will be hosted by the university. In a statement issued by Abdullahi Abdullahi, Senior Deputy […]

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28 h. ago Excitement builds as higher education football tournament kicks off in Lagos

In a drive to promote sports participation across Nigeria’s higher education institutions, 54Footballx kicked off the maiden edition of the UNITECOL Cup, read more Excitement builds as higher education football tournament kicks off in Lagos

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29 h. ago Plateau: Soldiers foil attack on Bassa community, neutralise bandits, arrest 2

From Jude Owuamanam Jos Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) yesterday ,foiled  another attempt to attack Teegbe village in Bassa Local Government, Plateau State. Media Officer of Operations Safe Haven, Maj. Samson Zhakom, in a statement, said that the attack  was met with strong resistance from the soldiers, who responded to a distress call from […] The post Plateau: Soldiers foil attack on Bassa community, neutralise bandits, arrest 2 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike

• As nurses, teachers protest PHC closure, demand N70,000 minimum wage From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday held an emergency meeting with the chairmen of the Area Councils to address the ongoing strike by the primary school teachers over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the new […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Flight Operations Resume As NiMet Workers Suspend Strike Action

Flight operations will now resume fully at the nation’s airports as workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have called off their strike action after the intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday. LEADERSHIP reports that NiMet staff had commenced an indefinite strike over poor salary packages and welfare. […]

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36 h. ago NMA affiliates launch indefinite strike in Akwa Ibom over UNIUYO’s failure to adopt CONMESS

From Isaac Job, Uyo Affiliate bodies of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, including the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), the Association of Specialists Medical and Dental Academics (ASMEDA), and the Nigerian Association of Dental and Hospital University Staff (NADHUS), began an indefinite strike on Wednesday, April 23. The […] The post NMA affiliates launch indefinite strike in Akwa Ibom over UNIUYO’s failure to adopt CONMESS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago FCT teachers’ strike: Wike summons council chairmen, union leaders

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has summoned the chairmen of the FCT area councils and the read more FCT teachers’ strike: Wike summons council chairmen, union leaders

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38 h. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over teachers’ strike, PHC closures

Nurses, teachers protest, demand N70,000 minimum wage Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike held an emergency meeting with Area Council chairmen on Thursday to address the ongoing primary school teachers’ strike over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 federal minimum wage. The strike, led by the Nigeria Union […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over teachers’ strike, PHC closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Air Peace resumes operations after suspension of strike by NiMET staff

Air Peace has announced the resumption of all flight operations on Friday, April 25, 2025, following the suspension of the industrial action. read more Air Peace resumes operations after suspension of strike by NiMET staff

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