61 m. ago Africa’s infrastructure needs put at $117bn, says ASIF chairman

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Chairman, African Sovereign Investment Forum (ASIF), Mr Obaid Amrane, has put Africa’s infrastructure needs at between $113 billion and $117 billion annually. Speaking at the 4th Annual Meeting of African Sovereign Investors Forum in Abuja, Amrane said that the current financing mobilisation remains around $18 billion, leaving a shortfall of […] The post Africa’s infrastructure needs put at $117bn, says ASIF chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ‘I Am Terribly Sad, Angry’, Singer 2Baba Decries Benue Killings, Says It’s National Emergency

Nigerian music icon and Benue State government adviser, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has decried the continued killings in Benue State, describing the crisis as a “national emergency” that requires immediate, united action. In an emotional video message shared on his social media platforms on Monday, the Afrobeats legend expressed his sorrow, frustration, […]

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2 h. ago Gov Okpebholo Approves Return Of Schools To Missionaries In Edo

In a significant policy shift, Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the return of schools to the original owners – missionary organisations – in Edo State. The landmark decision was announced following a meeting between the governor and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Gabriel G. Dunia, on Monday, in Government House, Benin City, […]

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2 h. ago Court Remands Suspended Traditional Title Holder Over Alleged Defamation, Cyberbullying In Osun

An Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Ede, on Monday, ordered the remand of suspended Loogun of Edeland, Jimoh Abdulkabir, in correctional facility for allegedly defaming one Adam Akindere. Abdulkabir who was slammed with a four-count charge bordering on defamation, cyberbullying, threat to harm and falsely posting and circulating defamatory statements on social media against […]

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2 h. ago Kalu commissions projects in Zamfara, urges Governor Lawal to support Tinubu’s economic reforms

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, on Monday commissioned key infrastructural projects in Zamfara State and called on Governor Dauda Lawal to set aside political differences for the sake of economic development and the wellbeing of the state’s people. Kalu, a leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), commissioned the newly constructed Ministry […] The post Kalu commissions projects in Zamfara, urges Governor Lawal to support Tinubu’s economic reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago IG Condemns Benue Killings, Says Attacks Threat To National Sovereignty

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has condemned the attack on Yelwata community of Benue State where over 200 people were killed as mindless, describing the act as terror not just on Benue, but a threat to tbe sovereignty and integrity of the entire nation. IGP Egbetokun who made this known during his […]

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3 h. ago “I Resigned From Tinubu’s Govt To Campaign Against Him” – Aliyu Audu

Aliyu Audu, a former Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Public Affairs, has opened up about the real reason behind his recent resignation, stating that he stepped down from his role in order to lead efforts to stop Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking with news men on Monday, Audu said he left […] The post “I Resigned From Tinubu’s Govt To Campaign Against Him” – Aliyu Audu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Boundary Crisis Deepens: Osun Monarch Begs FG, IGP For Rescue

The Obawure of Ifetuntun, Oba Taofeeq Osunmakinde, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for urgent intervention in escalating boundary disputes in Ife South LGA, Osun State. He raised concerns over renewed violence, extortion, and threats against residents of the Ifetuntun community. Speaking in Akure, the monarch called for justice, saying his […] The post Boundary Crisis Deepens: Osun Monarch Begs FG, IGP For Rescue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu heads to Benue over security crisis, postpones Kaduna visit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has announced a change in his official schedule, postponing his planned visit to Kaduna State to instead travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the shift comes as part of intensified efforts by […] The post Tinubu heads to Benue over security crisis, postpones Kaduna visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Benue Killings Not Farmer, Herder Clash But Politically Motivated — Group

A group, the North Central Peace Advocates (NCPA) has raised the alarm over what it described as the politically motivated killings in Benue State. It warned that continued mischaracterisation of the crisis could further endanger national security and hinder effective response. NCPA, in a statement in Abuja on Monday by its Coordinator, Frank Utor, condemned […]

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5 h. ago Edo AG denies meeting Supreme Court Justice over election petition

Tribune Online Edo AG denies meeting Supreme Court Justice over election petition “Assuming but not conceding that I was in the said facility, how does that translate to meeting with the jurist?” Edo AG denies meeting Supreme Court Justice over election petition Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Benue killings: Gov Alia’s aide suspends two staff over protest

Tribune Online Benue killings: Gov Alia’s aide suspends two staff over protest “This letter serves as formal notification of your immediate and indefinite suspensions from your position as Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary, effective today, June 14, 2025... Benue killings: Gov Alia’s aide suspends two staff over protest Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Yahoo boys now venturing into banditry, kidnapping – EFCC boss

By John Ogunsemore The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede said Nigeria is in a “crisis situation” with the menace of internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo, in the country. Olukoyede stated this in a video interview shared on the commission’s Facebook page on Monday. According to him, Nigerians are […] The post Yahoo boys now venturing into banditry, kidnapping – EFCC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago World Blood Donor Day: Poor donation fuelling deaths, others

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja On World Blood Donor Day 2025, Haima Health Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, highlighted that Nigeria requires approximately 1.7 million pints of blood annually but meets only 38 per cent of this demand, contributing to preventable deaths and health crises. The founder of Haima Health Initiative, Bukola Bolarinwa, in a statement released […] The post World Blood Donor Day: Poor donation fuelling deaths, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago “Leadership without empathy,” Obi slams Tinubu over Benue crisis, Niger flood

Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has condemned the federal government for what he described as a troubling lack read more “Leadership without empathy,” Obi slams Tinubu over Benue crisis, Niger flood

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7 h. ago (ICYMI) 2027: I’ll become next Oyo gov if I decide to contest — Oriyomi Hamzat

Tribune Online (ICYMI) 2027: I’ll become next Oyo gov if I decide to contest — Oriyomi Hamzat “You are telling me I won’t win — what is the meaning of that? Do you know the minds of those people that will vote? You are using yesterday to judge today... (ICYMI) 2027: I’ll become next Oyo gov if I decide to contest — Oriyomi Hamzat Tribune Online

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7 h. ago AGF blames abrupt IPPIS exit for salary crisis in tertiary institutions

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has blamed the ongoing salary payment crisis in federal tertiary institutions on the hasty and uncoordinated migration from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) to the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS). Ogunjimi spoke on Monday in Abuja […] The post AGF blames abrupt IPPIS exit for salary crisis in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Oyo 2027: APC aspirant hopeful consults stakeholders, assures good representation

Tribune Online Oyo 2027: APC aspirant hopeful consults stakeholders, assures good representation Adegbola was accompanied by party loyalists from Saki, Oyo, Ogbomoso, Ajaawa, Opete, and other communities across the Oyo North Senatorial District. Oyo 2027: APC aspirant hopeful consults stakeholders, assures good representation Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Ganduje condemns attack at APC North East zonal stakeholders meeting

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has described the disruption and attack on him at the party’s North East zonal stakeholders meeting as irresponsible and unpatriotic. His response was contained in a statement by Oliver Okpala, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment, as his […] The post Ganduje condemns attack at APC North East zonal stakeholders meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Benue killings: What Tinubu told me at private meeting — Gov Alia

Tribune Online Benue killings: What Tinubu told me at private meeting — Gov Alia “If President Bola Tinubu didn’t have an understanding of what is going on, he won’t be giving us full support” Benue killings: What Tinubu told me at private meeting — Gov Alia Tribune Online

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