52 m. ago 2026 WCQ: Haaland grabs 5 goals, Aasgaard 4 as Norway demolish Moldova

By John Ogunsemore Erling Haaland and Thelo Aasgaard grabbed five and four goals respectively as Norway thrashed Moldova 11-1 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday night. The Manchester City striker scored Norway’s second of the night after Felix Horn Myhre opened the floodgates in the sixth minute. He grabbed four more, with two […] The post 2026 WCQ: Haaland grabs 5 goals, Aasgaard 4 as Norway demolish Moldova appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 m. ago NSCDC Apprehends 5 Suspects Over Illegal Fuel Dealing In Zamfara

The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended five suspected people allegedly dealing with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) linked to bandits activities. Parading the exhibits of the illegal PMS belonging to the suspects yesterday, the state commandant Sani Mustapha, said the arrests of the suspects was carried out […]

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92 m. ago Giving kongo of rice, stipends, is not the empowerment women need — Sekinat Hammed

Tribune Online Giving kongo of rice, stipends, is not the empowerment women need — Sekinat Hammed Sekinat Hammed, the founder of Network for Inclusion of People with Special Needs (NIPSN), a pioneering organization committed to empowering individuals with disabilities, is a woman that is passionate about women empowerment and grassroots development. She speaks with ADEOLA OJO on why misconceptions about women empowerment continue to thrive, the role of education and various […] Giving kongo of rice, stipends, is not the empowerment women need — Sekinat Hammed Tribune Online

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2 h. ago How Olomu transformed Nigeria’s busiest port, Apapa, within 16 months

Tribune Online How Olomu transformed Nigeria’s busiest port, Apapa, within 16 months In just 16 months, the Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), ACG Babatunde Olomu, transformed the nation’s busiest port, Apapa, into a powerhouse of revenue generation and enforcement, contributing a staggering N3.7trillion into government coffers while tightening security through high-profile seizures, writes TOLA ADENUBI. On Tuesday, 2nd September, […] How Olomu transformed Nigeria’s busiest port, Apapa, within 16 months Tribune Online

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2 h. ago World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the narrative on suicide

Tribune Online World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the narrative on suicide TODAY is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day set apart for awareness and always observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. Annually, it is estimated that 720,000 people die by suicide worldwide; this act has devastating and […] World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the narrative on suicide Tribune Online

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2 h. ago NITDA, Kaspersky sign strategic MoU to strengthen Nigeria’s digital defences

Tribune Online NITDA, Kaspersky sign strategic MoU to strengthen Nigeria’s digital defences In a decisive move to bolster Nigeria’s cybersecurity landscape, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global cybersecurity leader, Kaspersky. The agreement, signed as a sideline activity at the just-concluded GTIEX Nigeria in Lagos, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey and its commitment […] NITDA, Kaspersky sign strategic MoU to strengthen Nigeria’s digital defences Tribune Online

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3 h. ago InnovateNaija Challenge: NASENI’s N250m Competition Shaping Nigeria’s Infrastructure Future

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has taken another significant step to boost innovation in the country with the recent launch of the InnovateNaija Challenge, a nationwide movement designed to discover and empower the nation’s brightest minds. The launch of this creative idea during the important meeting of the Gulf Information Technology […]

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3 h. ago Jigawa At 34: The Poetry Of Progress, The Philosophy Of Responsibility

Thirty-four years in the life of a state is like a river carving its way through rocks; steady, patient, sometimes turbulent, yet always forward. Jigawa, born on that fateful Tuesday, 27th August 1991, out of Kano’s map and skepticism, was once dismissed as barren land with little hope of survival. Some mocked it as a […]

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3 h. ago Gombe Launches First Marine Transport To Curb Boat Accidents

Gombe State government has inaugurated its first marine transport service, equipping passengers with life jackets to enhance safety and improve water transportation. Launching the project at Kupto village in Funakaye local government area, along the Upper River Gongola, the commissioner for Works, Housing and Transportation, Usman Maijama’a Kallamu, who represented Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, with […]

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3 h. ago Fire Disaster Averted As Petrol Tanker Tumbles, Spills In Kwara

Men of the Kwara State Fire Service have averted what could have been a major fire disaster on Ilorin-Jebba Expressway where a fuel-laden tanker tumbled into a gutter. LEADERSHIP gathered yesterday that the petrol tanker with registration number P 3517 LA, loaded with 45,000 litres of the product, lost control at Oko-Olowo-Ilorin area of the […]

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3 h. ago PAP disowns 5,000 Itsekiri graduates of Novena varsity, denies owing any institution

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Presidential Amnesty Programme has denied owing school fees of 5,000 students of Itsekiri extraction in Novena University, Ogume, Delta State. It said in a statement yesterday that the agency is not owing fees in Novena or any institution within or outside the country. The agency was reacting to claims by […] The post PAP disowns 5,000 Itsekiri graduates of Novena varsity, denies owing any institution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Golden Rhymes: Sowunmi’s poetic tribute spotlights Paul Odili

Tribune Online Golden Rhymes: Sowunmi’s poetic tribute spotlights Paul Odili Since 1991, poet and painter Olumide Sowunmi has been crafting celebratory poems that honor remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to society. With a unique flair for weaving lovely verses and rhymes Sowunmi has paid tribute to notable figures such as Prof. Wole Soyinka, Archbishop B.A. Idahosa, and even former American president- Barack Hussein […] Golden Rhymes: Sowunmi’s poetic tribute spotlights Paul Odili Tribune Online

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4 h. ago FG prioritises skill acquisition to tackle unemployment, fine

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified its focus on skill acquisition as a primary strategy for job creation. This initiative was highlighted at the National Council on Skills meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, with key stakeholders including state governors and the Minister of Education. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state, […] The post FG prioritises skill acquisition to tackle unemployment, fine-tunes bill for National Council on Skills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Leadway promises bumper returns with PAL Pensions acquisition

By Henry Uche Leadway Holdings Limited (“Leadway”) has said that its contributors and stakeholders can look ahead with confidence to a stable, transparent, and sustainable financially – secured future, as it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% equity interest in Pensions Alliance Limited (“PAL”), a leading Pension Fund Administrator (PFA). A statement from the […] The post Leadway promises bumper returns with PAL Pensions acquisition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NASO denies reports of EFCC probe over unpaid royalties to NPA

By Steve Agbota            Contrary to reports suggesting that stevedores are being hounded by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged non-payment of royalties owed to the government, the National Association of Stevedore Operators (NASO) has clarified that no individual or group, including stevedores, has the right to withhold […] The post NASO denies reports of EFCC probe over unpaid royalties to NPA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Zinox, KongaCares to equip 1m Nigerian students with computers

By Chinenye Anuforo   Zinox Technologies, in partnership with KongaCares, has launched the Computerise Nigeria Initiative, a programme designed to provide at least one million Nigerian students with laptops and supporting digital infrastructure. The initiative was unveiled at GITEX Nigeria 2025 held recently in Lagos. The scheme, described as one of the boldest corporate social […] The post Zinox, KongaCares to equip 1m Nigerian students with computers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Aurora Tech Award opens doors for female founders in Nigeria

By Chinenye Anuforo   The Aurora Tech Award, in partnership with The Nest Innovation Technology Park, has unveiled the Foundry for HER Bootcamp, a virtual accelerator aimed at empowering women-led startups in Nigeria. The three-day programme, scheduled for October 15 to 17, 2025, is designed for early-stage female founders and will provide training in pitching, […] The post Aurora Tech Award opens doors for female founders in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Grassroots to global stage: Hamzat Lawal’s legacy of hope, justice, and youth power

Tribune Online Grassroots to global stage: Hamzat Lawal’s legacy of hope, justice, and youth power By: Segun Adeyemi The sun rose that day over the dusty hamlet of Bagega, Zamfara State, yet for its children, it brought deadly shadows, hidden in the lead-riddled soil of artisanal gold mining. It was here, in the silence of suffering, that a young Nigerian named Hamzat Lawal heard a clarion call and answered with […] Grassroots to global stage: Hamzat Lawal’s legacy of hope, justice, and youth power Tribune Online

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7 h. ago NSC inaugurates Electoral Committee for federation elections

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the electoral committee for the upcoming national sports federations’ elections. The newly inaugurated committee has been saddled with the responsibility of conducting a hitch free and transparent elections into 20 national sports federations including Aquatics, Chess, Handball, Golf, Karate, Darts, Fives and Tennis. Others are Wrestling, Wushu Kung […] The post NSC inaugurates Electoral Committee for federation elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Obi decries Nigeria’s rising debt, warns of bleak future for youths

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party Mr Peter Obi has again raised concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, describing the trend as reckless and unsustainable. Obi, on his verified ‘X’ handle on Tuesday, said he received several messages during his short leave over the weekend, with many Nigerians expressing worry […] The post Obi decries Nigeria’s rising debt, warns of bleak future for youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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