18 m. ago Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the spate of escalating insecurity in the country, Abia North Lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called for urgent steps by the Government to end the ugly scourge. In light of the prevailing situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission advocated for the investment of additional […] The post Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 m. ago Tinubu Condemns Fresh Plateau Killings, Tasks Mutfwang To End Violence

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the Sunday killings of over 40 innocent residents of Plateau State. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, the president strongly condemned the violence and extended his sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the state government, and the people of Plateau State. Tinubu also urged […]

Events

9 h. ago Palm Sunday: Archbishop Ndagoso Tasks Politicians On Sacrificial Leadership

The Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, has tasked politicians with leadership by example. The Archbishop noted with concern that Nigeria is in dire need of servant leadership. Ndagoso said this during his sermon on Palm Sunday at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral, Kaduna. He explained that Jesus Christ led by example […]

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9 h. ago Kebbi Holds Strategic Budget Training To Enhance Planning, Accountability

Towards improving the quality and effectiveness of its budgetary processes, the Kebbi State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has organised a high-level 3-day training workshop, aimed at strengthening capacity among key government officials. Declaring the workshop open at Dankani Hotel, Sokoto, the state commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Abba Kalgo, tasked participants […]

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10 h. ago Otti Has Written His Name In Gold, Chair Abia Monarchs, Says

The Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers chairman, Eze Linus Mba, said that the governor, Alex Otti, had written his name in gold and endeared himself to the people. Eze Mba spoke to LEADERSHIP on the sidelines of the inauguration of the newly reconstructed Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Akara-Abiriba Road by former president Olusegun Obasanjo at Uzuakoli. He said […]

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10 h. ago NNPCL’s Push Against Cataract Aligns With Abia Govt’s Health Framework

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Foundation’s (NNPCL’s) push against cataracts aligns with his administration’s healthcare framework. Otti stated this at last week’s official flag-off of the NNPCL’s 1,000 free cataract extraction surgeries outreach in Umuahia and Aba at the State Specialist Hospital, Umuahia, the capital. Represented by […]

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10 h. ago Gaga, Green Day, guest stars highlight Coachella 2025’s diverse lineup

Coachella 2025 boasted A-lister guest appearances, a dose of leftist politics, orchestral fusion and Y2K fashion. Here are takeaways from the first weekend of the premier festival that draws hundreds of thousands of revelers to the California desert: • Pop reigns… with a hint of classical – Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Benson Boone, Charli XCX, Read More

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11 h. ago Forum To Brainstorm On Energy Transformation, Emerging Business Opportunities

Energy stakeholders are expected to brainstorm on energy transformation and emerging business opportunities in the country at the 24th edition of NOG Energy Week is expected to take place from 29th of June to 3rd of July 2025. The event will also help to advance conversations on raising African stakes in global energy industry, as […]

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13 h. ago IPI Appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, Ohwahwa, 25 Others To Committees

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has appointed prominent media personalities to its standing committees to promote press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by IPI Nigeria President Musikilu Mojeed, the institute revealed that the appointees will serve on four key committees: Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and […]

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15 h. ago Take a cue from Otti on good governance, Jonathan advises politicians

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on leaders across Nigeria to take a cue from what the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, is doing in the state. Jonathan, who is also an alumnus of the University of Port Harcourt, made the call on Saturday,  during the University of Port Harcourt’s Alumni, 1980s Reunion Dinner Read More

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18 h. ago Nigerians should learn from Obasanjo, return to agric – Afe Babalola

Legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), has called on Nigerians and all levels of government to take a cue from former President Olusegun Obasanjo by returning to agriculture as a means to eradicate poverty, hunger and unemployment. Babalola referenced Obasanjo’s Operation Feed the Nation initiative, introduced during Read More

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18 h. ago Banks, varsities frustrating student loan disbursement – NOA

An investigation into the handling of the Federal Government’s student loan programme has revealed that some tertiary institutions, in collaboration with banks, are allegedly withholding disbursed loans from students. The findings were presented on Sunday by the Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers of the National Orientation Agency, following reports of unethical practices. The issue came Read More

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18 h. ago Couple accuses Lagos task force of unlawful property takeover

A couple, Kunle and Ronke Ajayi have accused the Lagos State Task Force of unlawfully locking up their property located on Plot 170B, Oyadiran Estate, Sabo in the Yaba area of Lagos State. Speaking with PUNCH Metro,  at the weekend, the wife said men from the task force office stormed their residence on Thursday, March Read More

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21 h. ago Federal Gov’t Exposes Irregularities In Student Loan Disbursements By Banks

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has accused tertiary institutions of coniving with banks to short-change beneficiaries in the disbursement of the federal government’s student loans. The NOA said its investigations into the disbursement of the loans have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. This was contained in a statement issued to […]

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21 h. ago Natasha Has Done More In Less 24 Months In NASS Than Ndume In 22 Years — Bwala

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has criticised Borno South Senator, Mohammed Ali Ndume, for what he described as decades of underperformance in the National Assembly. Speaking on Channels Television’s current affairs programme – ‘Sunday Politics’ – monitored by our correspondent on Sunday night, Bwala compared Ndume’s […]

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22 h. ago IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, 27 others to committees

The International Press Institute Nigeria has named several leading figures in journalism to key committees aimed at strengthening press freedom and promoting responsible journalism in the country. The appointments span four strategic committees: “Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership.” Each is composed of experienced media professionals from across the country’s media landscape. This was contained in Read More

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22 h. ago Institutions, banks withholding student loan funds – NELFUND

An investigation into the handling of the Federal Government’s student loan programme has revealed that some tertiary institutions, in collaboration with banks, are allegedly withholding disbursed loans from students. The findings were presented on Sunday by the Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers of the National Orientation Agency, following reports of unethical practices. The issue came Read More

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23 h. ago IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, others to committees

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has announced the appointment of prominent media personalities to its standing committees, aimed at promoting press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria. This was made known in a statement by the secretary of the institute, Ahmed I. Shekarau on Sunday. The committees include Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership, each […] The post IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, others to committees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago 46 new Rivers communities reached in LIFE ND agric sensitization scheme funded by IFAD/NDDC

Some 46 new communities have been reached in fresh sensitization scheme launched by the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the read more 46 new Rivers communities reached in LIFE ND agric sensitization scheme funded by IFAD/NDDC

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31 h. ago 2027: It’s Revenge Time For Opposing My Father’s Reelection, Bauchi Gov’s Son Tells Atiku

Eldest son of the Bauchi State governor, Engr Shamsudeen Bala said the forthcoming 2027 general elections offers an opportunity for his father, Governor Bala Mohammed to pay back former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for working against his reelection in 2023. Engr Bala claimed that Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]

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