4 h. ago Lagos LG polls: APC takes early lead across 57 councils amid low voter turnout

By Lukman Olabiyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken an early lead in the local government elections held across Lagos State, as initial results continue to trickle in from various polling units within the state’s 57 local government areas and local council development areas. Voting officially ended at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July […] The post Lagos LG polls: APC takes early lead across 57 councils amid low voter turnout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Govt House lockout incident: Okpebholo orders probe, redeployment of security officers

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate redeployment of security personnel, including the Camp Commandant who were on duty at the Government House, in Benin City, yesterday, 11th July, 2025, following the controversial lockout of journalists and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from accessing the premises […] The post Govt House lockout incident: Okpebholo orders probe, redeployment of security officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Jandor votes in council poll, seeks citizens’ involvement in grassroots government

Abdul‑Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, the Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, has exercised his civic duty by casting read more Jandor votes in council poll, seeks citizens’ involvement in grassroots government

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8 h. ago Using urine to cure eyesore, redness can lead to blindness — Ophthalmologist

Tribune Online Using urine to cure eyesore, redness can lead to blindness — Ophthalmologist He specifically warned against the use of human or cow urine as a remedy for eye conditions, noting that it could lead to blindness. Using urine to cure eyesore, redness can lead to blindness — Ophthalmologist Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Habeeb’s Triumph: A Blind Man’s Unsual Journey To Seat Of Power

When others like me beg at bus stops, I walk into the Governor’s Office. Those are the searing words of Habeeb Soliu Babaoloye, a man who, despite losing his sight as a teenager, refused to lose his vision for a meaningful life. His story is centered around how he defied blindness to find purpose. Instead […]

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14 h. ago Tears And Ashes: Widow Cries For Help After Fire Destroys Her Only Shelter

She watched helplessly as flames reduced her life to rubble . The home she built with her late husband, Engineer Nicolas Unaz, the memories they made, the dreams they once shared , all devoured in minutes. Gloria Unaz, a grieving widow and once-proud Lagos landlady, now stands in the ruins of her only shelter, with […]

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14 h. ago Venezuelan deportees: US Embassy gives reason for reducing visa validity for Nigerians

Tribune Online Venezuelan deportees: US Embassy gives reason for reducing visa validity for Nigerians “This redution is not the result of any nation’s stance on third-country deportees, introduction of e-visa policies, or Venezuelan deportees: US Embassy gives reason for reducing visa validity for Nigerians Tribune Online

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17 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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20 h. ago Anaemia in pregnancy: How simple blood test forecasts future health risks

Tribune Online Anaemia in pregnancy: How simple blood test forecasts future health risks Iron deficiency is ‘very common’ among healthy, low-risk pregnant women, with a notably higher prevalence on the African continent. When a woman becomes pregnant, her iron requirements increase almost tenfold to support foetal development as well as her own increased iron needs. Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia, a condition in which the body can’t […] Anaemia in pregnancy: How simple blood test forecasts future health risks Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Liverpool To Retire Number 20 Jersey In Honour Of Diogo Jota

Liverpool are set to retire the number 20 shirt in honour of forward Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car crash along with his brother Andre Silva. The Reds took the decision after consulting with Jota’s wife Rute Cardoso and his family, which means the Portugal international “will forever be Liverpool’s number 20”. A […]

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29 h. ago 4 Top Crypto Coins Right Now: BlockDAG’s 50M Buyer Battles Features With SOL, PEPE, & RNDR!

Cryptocurrency markets are constantly in flux, with new stories and wild price swings keeping traders on edge. From DeFi breakthroughs read more 4 Top Crypto Coins Right Now: BlockDAG’s 50M Buyer Battles Features With SOL, PEPE, & RNDR!

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30 h. ago Gender Equality Fund Project To Reduce Prevalence Of HIV, TB, Others

The Gender Equality Fund Project has been launched in Lagos State to reduce the prevalence of HIV, TB, and Malaria in the state. The project brought together key stakeholders with the three implementing partner organisations: Sustainable Impact and Development (SID) Initiative, Hall of Care and Good Humanitarian Initiative (HCHI), and Biola Ariyo Youth and Women […]

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31 h. ago Red Cross joins fight against malnutrition in nine Northern states

Tribune Online Red Cross joins fight against malnutrition in nine Northern states "When you talk about malnutrition, it is not..." Red Cross joins fight against malnutrition in nine Northern states Tribune Online

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33 h. ago U.S. clarifies new visa rules, affirms commitment to Nigeria ties

The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified the rationale behind the recent decision to reduce the validity period of read more U.S. clarifies new visa rules, affirms commitment to Nigeria ties

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34 h. ago Gov Lawal Launches Pilot School Feeding Programme In Zamfara

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has launched the pilot school feeding programme to combat child hunger, boost school enrollment and reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state. Speaking on the development, Governor Lawal said the programme was not only about feeding children, but also restoring dignity, improving access to education, and fighting poverty. […]

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37 h. ago “Election Deal With Atiku Will Make Peter Obi Lose His Blind Followers” – Tinubu’s Aide Warns

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has warned former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi to reject any proposed deals with ex- vice president Atiku Abubakar in 2027. Mr. Onanuga warned that if Obi agree to be running mate with Atiku in 2027 election, he will not get the kind […] The post “Election Deal With Atiku Will Make Peter Obi Lose His Blind Followers” – Tinubu’s Aide Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago FAAN, Customs lead efforts to exit Nigeria from FATF grey list

  By Chinelo Obogo The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) are leading efforts to ensure Nigeria exits the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list status. Both organisations reiterated this on Thursday during a joint working visit to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. During the tour, the […] The post FAAN, Customs lead efforts to exit Nigeria from FATF grey list appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Beverage Industry Group Challenges WHO’s Call for Increased Sugar Drink Taxes

The International Council for Beverages Associations (ICBA) has strongly challenged the World Health Organization (WHO) over its recent call to increase taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), citing a decade of evidence showing that such taxes have failed to improve health outcomes or reduce obesity in any country. ICBA’s executive director, Kate Loatman, expressed deep concern […]

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39 h. ago Nigeria’s Crude Grade Price Hits $72/b As Regional Tension Heightens

Crude grade price from Nigeria appreciated above $70 per barrel, marginally higher than the major oil contracts traded on the global oil market. Major oil contracts reached a two-week high yesterday after fresh Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea raised concerns over supply disruptions. On Tuesday, four crew members aboard the Greek-operated, Liberian-flagged […]

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41 h. ago Aishat Anaekwe, cultural catalyst for Africa’s economic transformation

Aishat Yetunde Anaekwe is a globally influential strategic brand leader and institutional architect redefining how trust, growth, and cultural relevance read more Aishat Anaekwe, cultural catalyst for Africa’s economic transformation

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