58 m. ago FCC: APC youth leader lauds Tinubu over Peter Eze’s appointment

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Director General of the Youth and Student Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF), Mazi Ezenwa Onyirimba, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Peter Ogbonna Eze as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) commissioner representing Enugu State. In a […] The post FCC: APC youth leader lauds Tinubu over Peter Eze’s appointment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Itemuagbor accepts to play Marketing Advisory role to NPFL Board

In the quest to strengthen the financial base of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), a foremost sports marketing industry personality, Mike Itemuagbor, has been announced a Special Advisor to the board. Itemuagbor, the founder of Padmozi Sports Marketing (PSM), was tapped by personal friend, the NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye to bring his vast […] The post Itemuagbor accepts to play Marketing Advisory role to NPFL Board appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Sen. Nenadi Usman welcomes Abuja High Court judgement affirming Abure’s tenure expiration

From Idu Jude, Abuja   The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has welcomed the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025, which dismissed a case filed by Mr. Julius Abure against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Friday, Senator Usman described […] The post Sen. Nenadi Usman welcomes Abuja High Court judgement affirming Abure’s tenure expiration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Gombe: Tumfure community hails NERC, JEDC, others for restoring power

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe   The residents of Wuro Funawo in Tumfure community of Akko Local Government Area (LGA) in Gombe State, have commended the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for its prompt intervention in resolving a protracted power outage that had crippled the community.   The appreciation came in the wake of a swift […] The post Gombe: Tumfure community hails NERC, JEDC, others for restoring power appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago FIRS Reaffirms Commitment To Rewarding Excellence Among Staff

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reiterated its commitment to recognising and rewarding outstanding performance among its workforce as part of efforts to strengthen tax administration and boost national development. Speaking at this year’s Annual Performance Award and Retiree Send-Off Ceremony, the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji said the Service has continued […]

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18 h. ago Lower Court cannot overrule Supreme Court, Oluchi Opara advises Abure

To Stop Legal Shopping From Idu Jude Abuja A Chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) and the former treasurer of the party, Mrs Oluchi Opara, has reacted to the court order from Hon. Justice Mustapha A. Ramat of Nasarawa State division, describing it as a joke and a mere distraction to the party. Recall that […] The post Lower Court cannot overrule Supreme Court, Oluchi Opara advises Abure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago FCC: APC youth leader Onyirimba hails Tinubu over appointment of Peter Eze

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Director General of the Youth and Student Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF), Mazi Ezenwa Onyirimba, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Peter Ogbonna Eze as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) Commissioner representing Enugu State. In a […] The post FCC: APC youth leader Onyirimba hails Tinubu over appointment of Peter Eze appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Bye elections: Kano Police restrict movements in Bagwai, Shanono, two other LGAs

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Police Command have ordered the restriction of movements of motor vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles during Saturday’s bye elections in Bagwai, Shanono, Ghari and Tsanyawa LGAs of Kano State. A Thursday night statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said the restriction would commence […] The post Bye elections: Kano Police restrict movements in Bagwai, Shanono, two other LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago APC has lost values you championed – Lauretta Onochie writes late Buhari

By Seyi Babalola Former Special Assistant on Digital and Social Media to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has written an emotional letter to her late former boss, expressing her displeasure with the All Progressives Congress (APC) since his departure from office. Onochie, who formerly served as Chairman of the Board of the Niger Delta Development […] The post APC has lost values you championed – Lauretta Onochie writes late Buhari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Critical Minerals: African Ministers To Hold Second Conference In New York

Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) will host its Second High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa on 22nd September, 2025 in Manhattan, New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who serves as event chair, will convene the roundtable alongside Dr Oladele Henry Alake, chairman […]

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24 h. ago Ikono Council opens free registration support centres for civil service recruitment

Ikono Local Government Council in Akwa Ibom State has launched a network of Free Registration Support Centres to assist residents in participating in the ongoing Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Recruitment exercise. The initiative, approved by the Executive Chairman, Oto-Obong Okon Essien, COP, is aimed at ensuring that no qualified indigenous person is left out […] The post Ikono Council opens free registration support centres for civil service recruitment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Board Chairman of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, said President Bola Tinubu has granted an approval for a Channel Management Company to tackle the challenge of dredging at the Calabar Port. Senator Adeyeye made the disclosure after concluding a tour of the Calabar Port and also interfacing […] The post Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Ndigbo have no excuse to lack relevance, respect in Nigeria – Okorie

From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu Pioneer National Chairman and founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has said that Ndigbo have no excuse to lack relevance and well deserved respect in Nigeria. He said the Igbo nation has been blessed by God with a huge population and enviable geographical spread, which had […] The post Ndigbo have no excuse to lack relevance, respect in Nigeria – Okorie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago FCT Council Polls: INEC To Publish Candidates’ Biodata Monday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it will publish the personal details of candidates for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026, on Monday. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun disclosed this at the end of the Commission’s regular weekly meeting in […]

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35 h. ago Interview: Abure is fueling LP crises, must be probed – Oluchi Opara

From Idu Jude, Abuja Mrs Oluchi Opara, former treasurer of the Labour Party, has again stressed the need for a probe of the leadership of the party’s National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, stating that he is the one fueling party crises for self-benefit. Oluchi Opara, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, remarked that the […] The post Interview: Abure is fueling LP crises, must be probed – Oluchi Opara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other designate Board members and members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, as a major step towards accelerating […] The post NCC boss hails Tinubu’s appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Security operatives arrest Sokoto ward chairman over alleged ties to bandits

Security operatives have arrested Sirajo Ahmad Dan Liman in Kangiye, the chairman of Atakwanyo ward, Gwadabawa Local Government Area, Sokoto read more Security operatives arrest Sokoto ward chairman over alleged ties to bandits

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40 h. ago Benue: Ezza people accuse council chairman of operating illegal detention cell in Ado

Allegation pure blackmail – Chairman From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Ezza Ezekuna people in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State have raised an alarm over an illegal detention cell allegedly operated by the chairman, Mr Sunday Oche, through his supporters, called the Ezza Ezekuna Patriotic Front. The Ezza Ezekuna people had petitioned the Inspector […] The post Benue: Ezza people accuse council chairman of operating illegal detention cell in Ado appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Boat Mishaps: Etsu Nupe Demands Prosecution Of Niger Waterway Violators

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar has called on the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to take decisive steps in enforcing the 2023 inland waterways safety codes and prosecute offenders who put passengers’ lives at risk in the State. The call followed recent several fatal […]

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43 h. ago IPAC Writes RSIEC Chairman, Rejects August 30 Rivers LG Elections

The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), the umbrella body of all registered political parties in the country, has formally rejected the upcoming Rivers State Local Government Area and Councillorship Elections scheduled for August 30, 2025, citing constitutional violations and the ongoing state of emergency in the state. In a strongly worded letter addressed to […]

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