72 m. ago Kaduna: Uba Sani rescues stranded students abroad, clears outstanding tuition fees

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has cleared all outstanding tuition fees owed to foreign universities by Kaduna State-sponsored students, totalling $247,235.84, equivalent to N407,937,750. The beneficiaries include those who studied Medicine and Nursing and were abandoned and left stranded abroad by the previous administration. The payment was disclosed in a press statement issued […] The post Kaduna: Uba Sani rescues stranded students abroad, clears outstanding tuition fees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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99 m. ago AMVCA 2025: BBNaija stars Liquorose, Prince emerge ‘Best Dressed’ at Cultural Day

By John Ogunsemore  Big Brother Naija stars Liquorose and Prince Enwerem have emerged Best Dressed Female and Male at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Cultural Day held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos on Friday. The Cultural Day, which is part of the four-day celebration, brought together celebrities, influencers, and industry giants […] The post AMVCA 2025: BBNaija stars Liquorose, Prince emerge ‘Best Dressed’ at Cultural Day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 75 percent of candidates pass Kano Senior Secondary Qualifying examination

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Seventy five percent of candidates who sat for the 2024 Kano State Senior Secondary Qualifying Examination secured five credits and above. Kano State Commissioner for Education. Ali Haruna Makoda. disclosed this during a press conference in the state saying that a total of 141,715 candidates from public schools in the state […] The post 75 percent of candidates pass Kano Senior Secondary Qualifying examination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NMC long overdue for conversion to varsity mathematical sciences — Governing Council

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Governing Council of the National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has appealed to the Federal Government to convert the NMC to a National University of Mathematical Sciences (NUMS). The Council led by the Chairman, Prof. Edna Njoku, said that such intervention will help the Centre play its pivotal roles in increasing and […] The post NMC long overdue for conversion to varsity mathematical sciences — Governing Council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago PICTORIAL: BBNaija Stars Liquorose, Prince Emerge ‘Best Dressed’ At AMVCA 2025 Cultural Day

Big Brother Naija stars Liquorose and Prince Nelson Enwerem stole the show at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Cultural Day, clinching the titles of Best Dressed Female and Male, respectively. The event, held on Friday at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, showcased an array of vibrant traditional attire as […]

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3 h. ago CISLAC urges FG to copy UAE, Saudi Arabia model of transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin A group, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has urged the federal government to emulate the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Saudi Arabia that have transited from fossil fuel to cleaner energy if the country must address the issues of climate change. The Executive Director, CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim made the […] The post CISLAC urges FG to copy UAE, Saudi Arabia model of transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lagos APC faces internal crisis over alleged candidate imposition

Crisis is brewing within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the July 12 local government elections. read more Lagos APC faces internal crisis over alleged candidate imposition

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4 h. ago VeryDarkMan Reveals Plan To Work With EFCC, Gives Agency Conditions

Controversial social media critic, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has announced that he will be collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), but not without issuing stern warnings to the anti-graft agency over how his image and case are presented to the public. In a video posted online, the outspoken activist […]

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6 h. ago Court Approves Mohbad’s Father’s Request To Challenge Naira Marley’s Clearance In Death Case

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has authorised Mr. Joseph Aloba, the father of the late artist Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad), to legally challenge the Director of Public Prosecutions’ advisory that cleared Naira Marley (Azeez Fashola) and others of any alleged role in his son’s passing. On Friday, Justice Taiwo Olatokun, who oversaw the proceedings, […] The post Court Approves Mohbad’s Father’s Request To Challenge Naira Marley’s Clearance In Death Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago ECOWAS Court Rules Against Shatta Wale In Discrimination Lawsuit Against Ghana

Ghanaian singer Charles Mensah, better known as Shatta Wale, has had his discrimination case against his home country dismissed by the ECOWAS Court of Justice sitting in Osborne, Lagos State. Judgment was delivered by the court in case number ECW/CCJ/APP/25/24. The lawsuit was brought by the musician against the Republic of Ghana and its Gaming […] The post ECOWAS Court Rules Against Shatta Wale In Discrimination Lawsuit Against Ghana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Ebonyi Commissioner Demands Igbokwe’s Apology Over Profiling

The Ebonyi State commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Mr Jude Okpor, has called on the former spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, Mr Joe Igbokwe to apologise to the people of Ebonyi State over what he described as negative profiling of Ebonyi State and its people. In a statement, Mr Okpor […]

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7 h. ago How UTME candidate recruited blind agent to write exam – JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that a blind candidate hired a fellow blind man to impersonate him for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar Prof Ishaq Oloyede, who spoke at a press briefing on Friday, disclosed that the blind impersonator is an undergraduate. Oloyede stated that the board […] The post How UTME candidate recruited blind agent to write exam – JAMB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago SDP leader, Adebayo picks holes in the celebrated student loan

Adewole Adebayo, leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has picked holes in the read more SDP leader, Adebayo picks holes in the celebrated student loan

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9 h. ago Fiscal discipline, monetary efficiency key to running a liberal economy – Adebayo

Adewole Ebenezer Adebayo is the leader and presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party SDP in the last general elections. read more Fiscal discipline, monetary efficiency key to running a liberal economy – Adebayo

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10 h. ago 2025 UTME: 80 candidates in police net over alleged exam malpractices

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that 80 candidates that participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are in various police detention facilities across the country for their alleged involvement in examination malpractices during the examination. Data released by JAMB indicated that Anambra State was top […] The post 2025 UTME: 80 candidates in police net over alleged exam malpractices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago 2027: Soludo lacks capacity to adopt Tinubu as APGA presidential candidate –Okorie

From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu The founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has berated the Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for assuring President Bola Tinubu of his adoption as APGA’s presidential candidate in 2027. Soludo had given the assurance to the President on Thursday when Tinubu visited the […] The post 2027: Soludo lacks capacity to adopt Tinubu as APGA presidential candidate –Okorie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Gbenga Hashim condoles with Plateau citizens over killings, meets Muftwang in Jos

A head of the Middle Belt Worship Convention, organised by the  Covenant Altar of Worship in Jos, Plateau State, Jos, former presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has paid a courtesy call to Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State. The Governor had earlier played host to the General  Overseer of Redeemed Church  Pastor Enoch Adeboye who […] The post Gbenga Hashim condoles with Plateau citizens over killings, meets Muftwang in Jos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago FCT Residents Reject Adodo’s Nomination To Development Commission

In a reaction to President Bola Tinubu’s recent nomination of Solomon Adodo from Benue State to represent the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the North Central Development Commission, natives of the territory have voiced their discontent, arguing that such a choice jeopardises the interests and representation of the FCT. President Tinubu had on Thursday urged […]

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10 h. ago Safeguarding financial stability with CBN’s positive financial year results

By Michael Nwadike The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) achieved revenue growth from a deficit of N1.3 trillion in 2023 to a surplus of N165 billion in 2024, data from its Consolidated and Separate Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2024 has shown.  The external reserves also rose from $36.6 billion in 2023 […] The post Safeguarding financial stability with CBN’s positive financial year results appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Police Arrest 8 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue 25 Ivorian Nationals

The police headquarters in the nation’s capital has announced the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and the rescue of 25 Ivorian citizens in sting operations across the country. This followed an official request from the National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abidjan which led to the rescue of the 25 Ivorian citizens including Ladji Yoa Pierre, […]

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