22 m. ago Niger foods signs tripartite pact with CAFRAM, origin group to boost Brazil

Tribune Online Niger foods signs tripartite pact with CAFRAM, origin group to boost Brazil-Nigeria trade The collaboration aims to promote business advocacy, create platforms for strategic networking, and support inclusive economic development, all in line with the legal and foreign policy frameworks of Brazil and Nigeria. Niger foods signs tripartite pact with CAFRAM, origin group to boost Brazil-Nigeria trade Tribune Online

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42 m. ago Cruel fate: How man wasted 26 years on death row for crime he never committed

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia For Ogbonnaya Igbojionu, an indigene of Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, 1999 would remain a year he never wished had existed – a year fraught with debilitating calamity for him. It was the year he began an endless journey down death’s dark path. It was a year he was […] The post Cruel fate: How man wasted 26 years on death row for crime he never committed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 m. ago Funke Adejumo, Tope Alabi, Laolu Gbenjo, others to storm Ibadan for Senwele Jesu at 50

Tribune Online Funke Adejumo, Tope Alabi, Laolu Gbenjo, others to storm Ibadan for Senwele Jesu at 50 Ibadan will come alive this July as leading voices in Nigeria’s gospel music scene, alongside respected ministers of the gospel, gather to honour Evangelist Bukola Akinade—popularly known as Senwele Jesu—as she celebrates her 50th birthday in a grand two-part event. The Golden Jubilee celebration, scheduled for July 14 and 19, promises to be a spiritual […] Funke Adejumo, Tope Alabi, Laolu Gbenjo, others to storm Ibadan for Senwele Jesu at 50 Tribune Online

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60 m. ago Lagos CJ inaugurates election tribunal panels ahead of council polls

By Lukman Olabiyi In preparation for today’s local government elections in Lagos State, the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, on Friday, inaugurated two panels of the Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal. The panels, which were formally commissioned during a ceremony held at the Ikeja High Court Conference Room, will sit in two separate […] The post Lagos CJ inaugurates election tribunal panels ahead of council polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lagos urged to relocate dumpsites from residential areas over disasters

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta  The Society of Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SoLTAN) has called on the Lagos State Government to relocate dumpsites located within residential areas to prevent spread of diseases and protect public health. The group made this call in a communiqué issued at the end of its seventh Conference of Public Analysts […] The post Lagos urged to relocate dumpsites from residential areas over disasters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lagos thrives on diversity: Speaker Obasa praises expatriates’ role in economic development

Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has called on expatriates in Nigeria to partner the read more Lagos thrives on diversity: Speaker Obasa praises expatriates’ role in economic development

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2 h. ago Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a detailed clarification following widespread misreporting of his comments at the recent launch of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, In a statement issued […] The post Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Globacom launches Gloshare, mobile community plan for KWASU students

Globacom has launched Gloshare and Mobile Community plan for students of the Kwara State University (KWASU) in its bid to revolutionise how students connect, share and collaborate both academically and socially through a blended learning system. The launch, with the theme: ‘Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI: Students as Innnovators, Volunteers and Change-makers’, which […] The post Globacom launches Gloshare, mobile community plan for KWASU students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Access Bank, others raise billions for Abia Security Trust Fund, Otti lauds donors

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia It was naira rain in Abia on Thursday evening, as Access Bank and four other financial institutions, including some prominent Nigerians, donated billions of naira in support of the Abia State Security Trust Fund in a launch held in Umuahia. This is even as Governor Alex Otti lauded all who donated […] The post Access Bank, others raise billions for Abia Security Trust Fund, Otti lauds donors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Shettima right, Tinubu has no power to remove governor – ADC

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Vice President Kashim Shettima was right in his postulation that the president has no power to remove an elected governor. The ADC, in a statement by its interim Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Friday, implored Shettima “ to stand by his forthright and courageous statement, […] The post Shettima right, Tinubu has no power to remove governor – ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago At 70, I am proud of whom I have become, mistakes and all — Professor Fapetu

Tribune Online At 70, I am proud of whom I have become, mistakes and all — Professor Fapetu Professor Olanrewaju Abiola Awosika Fapetu is one of the pioneers of distant learning in Nigerian universities. In this interview by Deputy Editor, SAHEED SALAWU, she speaks on the state of education in Nigeria and on her life journey as she clocks 70. Professor Fapetu, turning 70 is no small feat. How do you reflect on […] At 70, I am proud of whom I have become, mistakes and all — Professor Fapetu Tribune Online

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3 h. ago How CBN expands Nigeria’s payment frontiers with naira cards use abroad

•As stakeholders offer way forward for Nigeria’s economy By Mustafa Biodun In recent years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN has implemented difficult reforms to tackle long-standing obstacles weighing on price and exchange rate stability. The reforms are not only beginning to show positive results, but have triggered rise in international reserves, improved access to […] The post How CBN expands Nigeria’s payment frontiers with naira cards use abroad appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Edo Carnival 2025 to illuminate December with SHINEfest cultural celebration

By Rita Okoye Edo State is poised to shine in December with the EDO CARNIVAL 2025 SHINEfest, a week-long cultural celebration themed “Illuminating Heritage, Celebrating Today.” Organised by Peak Rendezvous Global Limited in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser on Protocol to the Edo State Governor, this festival promises to be one of […] The post Edo Carnival 2025 to illuminate December with SHINEfest cultural celebration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago I hope to see my mentees exceed milestones I’ve reached – Ufuoma Akpomeyoma

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye Ufuoma Akpomeyoma is a distinguished figure in the world of geosciences, with an 18-year career in seismic interpretation and reservoir geophysics that spans Nigeria, the USA, and Oman. Her journey into this specialised field was sparked during her undergraduate internship and cemented by her passion for geophysics, a passion that has only […] The post I hope to see my mentees exceed milestones I’ve reached – Ufuoma Akpomeyoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago The earlier we get involved in programmes for the poor, vulnerable, the better for us —Foluke Ademokun, Executive Coordinator, AAA Foundation

Tribune Online The earlier we get involved in programmes for the poor, vulnerable, the better for us —Foluke Ademokun, Executive Coordinator, AAA Foundation Foluke Ademokun has over three decades of expertise in civil society work, humanitarian endeavours, social entrepreneurship, gender advocacy, and policy development. She is the Executive Coordinator of Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation (AAAF). In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, she speaks about her work with the poor and vulnerable in Nigeria. When and how did your […] The earlier we get involved in programmes for the poor, vulnerable, the better for us —Foluke Ademokun, Executive Coordinator, AAA Foundation Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth

Tribune Online Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth By: Felix Oluwalomola Infrastructure shows progress. Maintenance sustains it, but the ability to preserve and maintain this infrastructure truly tests Nigeria’s progress. In the country, priority is placed on constructing new roads, buildings, schools, hospitals, and other public facilities. However, little attention is given to sustaining these investments through constant and intentional preventive maintenance. As […] Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Visa Cut Not Linked To Reforms, Diplomatic Tensions, Says US Embassy

Amid growing concerns over the United States’ decision to slash the validity of non-immigrant visas issued to Nigerians, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria has said the move was not a retaliatory response to recent immigration reforms by the Nigerian government. In a statement released via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle yesterday, the U.S. Mission […]

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6 h. ago Lawyers, Politicians Rally Behind Women’s Reserved Seat Bill

A powerful coalition of female politicians, lawyers and civic leaders has thrown its weight behind the ongoing push for the Women’s Reserved Seat Bill, describing it as a long-overdue legislative step to correct Nigeria’s alarming gender imbalance in politics. From the halls of the National Assembly to grassroots networks, female voices from across sectors are […]

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6 h. ago Private educators host coding, robotic competition for primary, secondary schools

Tribune Online Private educators host coding, robotic competition for primary, secondary schools The Association of Private Educators in Nigeria (APEN) has hosted and announced the winners of its 2025 APEN Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coding, and Robotics competition. Themed ‘Smart agriculture and sustainable cities hackathon’, the competition brought together thirty teams of young students from across private primary and secondary schools in Nigeria, divided into three categories, to […] Private educators host coding, robotic competition for primary, secondary schools Tribune Online

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6 h. ago My husband grabs, squeezes my breasts any time he wants sex — Wife

Tribune Online My husband grabs, squeezes my breasts any time he wants sex — Wife She is a liar — Husband A mother of four, Zainab Buhari, has dragged her husband, Babangida Ibrahim before a Sharia Court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna , Kaduna State, for subjecting her to dehumanising treatment.  According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Zainab told the court that her husband always beat her and leave […] My husband grabs, squeezes my breasts any time he wants sex — Wife Tribune Online

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