1 hour ago Police battle kidnappers, rescue five kidnapped worshippers in Delta

•Recover N1.3m ‘ransom money’ From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The police have rescued five members of Elyon Paradise Ministry Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, who were kidnapped while attending a vigil at the church. The victims where rescued unhurt, yesterday after the operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and cyber-crime squad, stormed Ubuluku forest where they were being […] The post Police battle kidnappers, rescue five kidnapped worshippers in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Women should listen more to their instincts — Real Warri Pikin

Comedian, actress and social media host, Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has revealed the one thing she wished she learnt earlier before joining the entertainment media space. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, Asuoha said, she wished she knew how to say “no” earlier than two years ago. She said, “I Read More

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13 h. ago Ologbotsere Descendants declare traditional fasting across Itsekiri land from March 1

Tribune Online Ologbotsere Descendants declare traditional fasting across Itsekiri land from March 1 The Ologbotsere Descendants of Warri Kingdom have declared a traditional fasting period across Itsekiri land, set to commence tomorrow, Saturday, 1 March. Ologbotsere Descendants declare traditional fasting across Itsekiri land from March 1 Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Women farmers, journalists, traditional rulers push for sustainable agriculture

The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has partnered with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and read more Women farmers, journalists, traditional rulers push for sustainable agriculture

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15 h. ago Nigeria’s manufacturing growth slows in 2024 as economic woes worsen

Growth in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector slowed to 1.38 percent in 2024 owing to worsening macroeconomic challenges amid shrinking consumer spending read more Nigeria’s manufacturing growth slows in 2024 as economic woes worsen

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24 h. ago NWFL: Rivers to file complaint after Adamawa’s coach accusations

Rivers Angels are set to file an official complaint to the Nigeria Women Football League over accusations of match manipulation made by Adamawa Queens coach, Dadeino Heman, following their 6-0 defeat in Port Harcourt, The PUNCH reports.  Heman had accused the seven-time NWFL champions of using referees to secure victory despite acknowledging that Rivers Angels Read More

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34 h. ago Court Overturns Cybercrime charge against Julius Oluwafunmisho Okedele, Orders EFCC to tender Public apology

A High Court sitting in Warri has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) to publicly tender an apology to Mr Julius Oluwafunmisho Okedele for adding his name on a suit for Financial fraud The court In charge No. FHC/WR/110C/2019, filed on December 2, 2019, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Read More

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35 h. ago Tinubu’s wife flags off second phase of women empowerment in Niger

Tribune Online Tinubu’s wife flags off second phase of women empowerment in Niger According to Fatima Umaru Bago, “Women are the backbone of our homes and communities; hence, when you empower a woman, you empower a family, and when families are strong, society thrives.” Tinubu’s wife flags off second phase of women empowerment in Niger Tribune Online

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36 h. ago We’ll enact robust legislation to empower women in politics — Speaker Abbas

Tribune Online We’ll enact robust legislation to empower women in politics — Speaker Abbas “We will enact robust legislation to safeguard women in politics from violence and intimidation, aligning our political framework with the Constitution’s principles of fairness and freedom,” he stated. We’ll enact robust legislation to empower women in politics — Speaker Abbas Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Gov AbdulRazaq Excited As Kwara Student Hamdalat Wins National Tax Debate

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has congratulated Hamdalat Eniola Agboola of Queen Elizabeth School Ilorin on her emergence as the champion in the recently held National Tax Debate in Abuja. Hamdalat recorded 85 per cent score to beat all other contestants, emerging the national ambassador of the Society of Women In Taxation (SWIT) for […]

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42 h. ago Elon Musk is US shadow president, operating as VP, says Dino Melaye

By Seyi Babalola Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has labeled the head of the United States, Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, Elon Musk, as America’s shadow president. Melaye said Musk is also operating as the US Vice President. Posting on X, Melaye wrote: “Elon Musk is the real shadow president and operating vice president […] The post Elon Musk is US shadow president, operating as VP, says Dino Melaye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Digital Extension Platform To Reach 5m Farmers Yearly

The federal government has introduced the National Electronic Extension Platform (NEEP), a cutting-edge digital agricultural extension service that aims to improve productivity and provide real-time agricultural solutions to farmers. The platform, which is expected to reach at least 5 million farmers in its first year, was introduced yesterday at the National Agricultural Research-Extension Summit 2025, […]

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47 h. ago 76% of women’s football fans feel sport lacks sufficient media coverage – Report

More than three-quarters (76%) of women’s football fans believe they do not see enough media coverage of the sport, according read more 76% of women’s football fans feel sport lacks sufficient media coverage – Report

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51 h. ago Ogoni women threaten nude protest over planned oil exploration

Women from the Ogoni ethnic nationality in Rivers State have vowed to protest nude if the Federal Government goes ahead to resume oil extraction in the area without addressing their grievances. Speaking under the auspices of “Ogoni Women Coalition for Sustainable Environment,” the women said they would not allow the resumption of oil activities in Read More

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59 h. ago NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states

Tribune Online NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states National Productivity Centre (NPC) has launched an empowerment programme worth N900 million, targeting 10,000 women and youths from seven Northwestern states in Nigeria. According to the Director-General of NPC, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, this initiative aims to promote self-reliance and support small-scale businesses. The programme, supported by Engineer Abba Bichi, will distribute empowerment items such […] NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Five Passengers Returning From Burial Event Die In Boat Accident, 20 Missing

At least five persons have lost their lives and 20 others still missing after two speedboats returning from a burial collided and capsized in Warri South Local Government, Delta State. It was gathered that most of the travelers inside the boats were not wearing life jackets when the collision happened on Tuesday. Speaking over the […] The post Five Passengers Returning From Burial Event Die In Boat Accident, 20 Missing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Minister, FMBN to collaborate on housing financing solutions for women

Tribune Online Minister, FMBN to collaborate on housing financing solutions for women "There is a pressing need to create housing solutions for women and we must follow a structured agenda to address the issue," she said. Minister, FMBN to collaborate on housing financing solutions for women Tribune Online

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62 h. ago FG urged to fund housing ministry to bridge 37m housing deficit

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has been charged to provide enough funding for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, to enable it to bridge the 37 million housing deficit. The charge was given by the former President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Aliyu Wamakko, who faulted the government’s […] The post FG urged to fund housing ministry to bridge 37m housing deficit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), with support from the Norwegian Union of Journalists (NORSK JOURNALISTSLAG) has trained female journalists in Benue on Gender Equity and Safety. Welcoming participants at the 2-day training which started on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the NUJ House in Makurdi, the NAWOJ Chairman Benue […] The post NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Mbappé to miss Real Madrid’s copa clash against Real Sociedad

Real Madrid have left Kylian Mbappé out of their squad for the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Real Sociedad on Wednesday due to a dental problem. The French superstar did not train with his teammates on Tuesday ahead of the match, but coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that the striker would still travel to Read More

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