92 m. ago Oyo 2027: Aborisade declares interest for governorship position

Tribune Online Oyo 2027: Aborisade declares interest for governorship position A Nigerian Lawyer and Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Niyi Aborisade, has formally declared his intention to run for Oyo State governorship seat in the 2027 general elections under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Aborisade, who is also a human rights activist, made the announcement in Ibadan, the Oyo […] Oyo 2027: Aborisade declares interest for governorship position Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Over two million children unimmunised in Nigeria — Kano commissioner

Tribune Online Over two million children unimmunised in Nigeria — Kano commissioner Kano state  Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf has that available data has shown that over 2 million children in Nigeria are unimmunized. Over two million children unimmunised in Nigeria — Kano commissioner Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Kano Gov’t Orders Probe As 2 Students Die In Boarding School

The Kano State Government has ordered a full-scale investigation into the deaths of two students of Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, following a fatal attack by fellow students within the school premises. The deceased students, Hamza Idris Tofawa and Umar Yusuf Dungurawa, were allegedly assaulted with improvised dangerous metal objects locally called ‘Gwale-Gwale’. The attack […]

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6 h. ago Lagos Court Acquits Fayose Over Alleged N6.9bn Money Laundering Link To Him

A Federal High Court in Lagos State has discharged the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on charges of money laundering and theft amounting to N6.9 billion. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on Wednesday, discharged Mr. Fayose after upholding his no-case submission filed to challenge his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court held […] The post Lagos Court Acquits Fayose Over Alleged N6.9bn Money Laundering Link To Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Operators, Not Constitution Are Nigeria’s Problem — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday said whatever the strength or weakness of a constitution, the most important issue is the operators of the law. Obasanjo said no matter what is done to the Nigerian constitution, if the operators for the past one decade and a half remain unchanged, the welfare of Nigerians will continue […]

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7 h. ago Lagos LG polls: LASIEC presents certificates of return to elected chairmen, others

Tribune Online Lagos LG polls: LASIEC presents certificates of return to elected chairmen, others According to the results released by LASIEC, the APC won all the 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions. Lagos LG polls: LASIEC presents certificates of return to elected chairmen, others Tribune Online

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7 h. ago ‘CAA U18/20 Athletics Championship Will Unearth Next Superstars,’ Says Alake of Egbaland

As the 3rd Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/20 Championship kicks off in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo, has expressed confidence that the next generation of African athletics superstars will emerge from this tournament. Oba Gbadebo expressed his optimism during a courtesy visit by the chairman, Local Organising Committee […]

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7 h. ago Court acquits Ayodele Fayose of N6.9bn money laundering charge after seven years

A Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged and acquitted Ayodele Fayose, former Ekiti State governor, of money laundering and read more Court acquits Ayodele Fayose of N6.9bn money laundering charge after seven years

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13 h. ago Awujale’s burial rite frees Yoruba kings from oppression – Oluwo

By John Ogunsemore The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, said the burial rite of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has liberated Yoruba kings from physical and spiritual oppression after their demise. The Oluwo stated this in a Tuesday statement signed by his Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem. Oba Adetona, who died aged […] The post Awujale’s burial rite frees Yoruba kings from oppression – Oluwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Experts seek end to war risk tag costing Nigeria $500m annually

•Urge global lobbying to scrap punitive surcharges By Steve Agbota                                    styvenchy@yahoo.com    Maritime and trade enthusiasts are genuinely worried over the scathing charges slapped on Nigerian shippers by offshore insurance firms despite the country being declared piracy-free since […] The post Experts seek end to war risk tag costing Nigeria $500m annually appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Yusuf Alli charges athletes to maintain positive mental strength

Nigeria’s Long jump record holder and Olympian Yusuf Alli (8: 27m) has charged Team Nigeria athletes to maintain a credible mental strength as the Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) Championships begins in Abeokuta. Alli, who disclosed the during the AFN unveiling ceremony of Team Nigeria athletes and Kits, noted that the athletes have to perform […] The post Yusuf Alli charges athletes to maintain positive mental strength appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Nwifuru swaps three commissioners, issues six months warning to two 

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has redeployed three commissioners in his cabinet in a minor cabinet reshuffle. In the reshufflement, the state Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Jude Okpor was redeployed to the ministry of Rural Development while Chief Ikeuwa Omebe who was in charge of the ministry, was redeployed […] The post Nwifuru swaps three commissioners, issues six months warning to two  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago 92 Athletes To Represent Nigeria As AFN Unveils Kits For CAA U18/20 Championships

Team Nigeria will be represented by 92 athletes at the 3rd Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18 and U20 Championships scheduled to commence on Wednesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, officially confirmed the squad on Tuesday during a kit-unveiling ceremony held at the MKO Abiola […]

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33 h. ago Permanent Secretary kidnapped in Nasarawa, Police launch manhunt

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Tension gripped Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, on Tuesday following the abduction of Barrister Yusuf Musa, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, has sparked public outcry, with the state government and security agencies […] The post Permanent Secretary kidnapped in Nasarawa, Police launch manhunt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago 35 Countries Arrive In Ogun For African U18/U20 Athletics Championship

The stage is set for the third edition of the CAA U18/U20 African Athletics Championship with 35 African countries now in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State preparing for this continental showcase. The latest contingents comprising Algeria and Morocco touched down on Monday night, joining a stellar lineup of nations ready to compete. Starting on […]

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37 h. ago NIPCO deepens commitment to CNG as Nigeria pushes for cleaner alternatives

NIPCO Plc has emerged as a key player in the Federal Government’s push for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) adoption, positioning read more NIPCO deepens commitment to CNG as Nigeria pushes for cleaner alternatives

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39 h. ago 2027: Market Leaders Want Kwara South Senator From Igbomina Axis

Leaders of major markets in the seven local government areas of Kwara South have supported calls for zoning of the Kwara South senatorial seat to the Igbomina axis in 2027 in the interest of justice and fairness. The leaders canvassed the position during a meeting with the leadership of a cultural organisation – Orisun Igbomina, […]

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47 h. ago Review TETfund Act to accommodate private universities, NASS urged

Tribune Online Review TETfund Act to accommodate private universities, NASS urged The outgoing Vice Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Professor Noah Yusuf, has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to review the Act establishing Review TETfund Act to accommodate private universities, NASS urged Tribune Online

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52 h. ago FG moves to position south South as regional hub for commercial gas utilisation

The Federal Government has expressed its commitment towards making the south South region of the country a regional hub for read more FG moves to position south South as regional hub for commercial gas utilisation

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53 h. ago Lagos LG polls: LP kicks, says outcome a mockery of democracy

Tribune Online Lagos LG polls: LP kicks, says outcome a mockery of democracy “The brazen self-allocation of all 57 council chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions to the APC is not only shameless — it is unprecedented in Nigeria’s electoral history.” Lagos LG polls: LP kicks, says outcome a mockery of democracy Tribune Online

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