2 h. ago Stakeholders review Abia Startup Act Draft to align with Nigeria Startup Act

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Stakeholders engaged by the Abia State Government have convened in Umuahia to review the draft Abia State Startup Act, aiming to align it with the federal Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) of 2022. The one-day engagement seeks to foster a legal framework to support tech-driven entrepreneurship in the state. Commissioner for Science, […] The post Stakeholders review Abia Startup Act Draft to align with Nigeria Startup Act appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt

The United States government has fingered corruption as the major stumbling block to trade and investment in Nigeria. Speaking in the latest 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said corruption and lack of transparency in tender processes are major concerns to U.S. companies. “U.S. […] The post Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “I Became Senator Through Elections Not Erection” – Senator Natasha Mocks Akpabio In Sacarstic Apology Letter To Senate

Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken a satirical swipe at Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, posting a mock apology over allegations of sexual harassment. Mrs. Natasha, in a letter shared on Sunday, via her official Facebook page, adopted a tone  with sarcasm, apologised for what she described as ‘grievous crime of maintaining […] The post “I Became Senator Through Elections Not Erection” – Senator Natasha Mocks Akpabio In Sacarstic Apology Letter To Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Woman Arrested For Alleged Murder At Lagos Service Apartment

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a woman, Adeola Adewale, in relation to the murder of a 65-year-old man, Mr. Adebayo, at a service apartment in the Abule Egba area of the state. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday. Hundeyin stated that […] The post Woman Arrested For Alleged Murder At Lagos Service Apartment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 2027: I’m committed to transforming lives in Abia North – Kalu

By Chinelo Obogo President of the ECK Foundation Dr Emeka Kalu has said he is dedicated to transforming lives in Abia North Senatorial Zone as he prepares for the 2027 election. Addressing a gathering of youths recently, Kalu emphasised that his “resolve to bring succour and development to his constituency remains sacrosanct.” The businessman who […] The post 2027: I’m committed to transforming lives in Abia North – Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Exploration Of Mineral Resources Poses Security Threats In Yagbaland – Group

A socio-cultural group, “Apapo Omo Yagba,” in Kogi State, has said that the exploration of mineral resources in their land is posing a serious security challenge to Yagbaland. They say that the government must strengthen the security system in the area urgently. According to the group, Apapo Omo Yagba is an organisation formed to champion […]

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6 h. ago Kano Judicial Commission Suspends 2 Court Registrars, Warns 2 Judges 

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against four court officials, suspending two registrars and issuing formal warnings to two judges of the Upper Sharia Court over misconduct. This was made known in a statement released by the Judiciary’s spokesperson, Baba Ibrahim. Ibrahim disclosed that the decisions were reached during the Commission’s […]

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s Future Hinges On Embracing AI, Says ICT Expert, Aguene

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BildUp, Chibuike Aguene, has said. Nigeria cannot afford to lag in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), During unveiling the country’s first indigenous AI software in Enugu, Aguene said AI has come to stay, highlighting the global dominance of AI and its transformative potential. He said indigenous technology would […]

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7 h. ago Abia 2027: Ukwa Ngwa leader disowns call for Deputy Speaker Kalu’s guber bid

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A publication titled “Abia 2027: Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu, urged to run for governorship position”, attributed to Ukwa la Ngwa leadership, has been denounced by stakeholders from the Ukwa la Ngwa Nation as false and misleading. On Monday, April 28, Dr Kassarachi Enyinna, a former Young Progressive Party (YPP) Vice Presidential […] The post Abia 2027: Ukwa Ngwa leader disowns call for Deputy Speaker Kalu’s guber bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 2027: Yoruba Youths Urge Kwankwaso To Ignore Coalition Call To Unseat Tinubu

The Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association (YYSA) has implored former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to ignore calls by some political leaders seeking a coalition of parties to join them in their struggle to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu and prevent him from getting a second term in office. The association’s national president, Hammer Olalekan, […]

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9 h. ago Remarks by Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at press briefing on Articulating China’s Stance on US Tariff Policy

By Aidoghie Paulinus   1. Why is the U.S. tariff policy “a step backward in history”? We live in the 21st century—an era far removed from the devastation of two World Wars. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.  As President Xi Jinping pointed […] The post Remarks by Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at press briefing on Articulating China’s Stance on US Tariff Policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago UTME: NANS condemns early morning schedule, demands urgent review

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the scheduling of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), describing it as “insensitive”. This is contained in a Sunday statement jointly signed by NANS President, Comrade Olushola Oladoja and Public Relations Officer (PRO), Samson […] The post UTME: NANS condemns early morning schedule, demands urgent review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A recent virtual validation meeting convened by HEIR Women Hub (HWH) exposed critical gaps in Nigeria’s fight against workplace sexual harassment, with research revealing widespread policy non-compliance and systemic failures in enforcement. Supported by the African Women Development Fund (AWDF) under the KASA! Initiative, the meeting united gender advocates, policymakers, and […] The post HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Katsina Police Rescue 10 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest Notorious Criminal

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have rescued ten victims, said to have been kidnapped by bandits along Funtua-Gusau highway in the state. This was disclosed by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Sunday. Adejobi noted that the effort underscore Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to combat crime and ensure the […] The post Katsina Police Rescue 10 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest Notorious Criminal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Delta Police Neutralize Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK

No fewer than five suspected kidnappers terrorizing Ubulu-Uku, Issele-Uku, Issele-Asagba have been neutralized by operatives of Delta State Police Command. In a statement on Sunday by the Command’s Spokesman, Bright Edafe, disclosed that security agents stormed one of their hideouts in Agu-Amawbia forest, where they recovered one Ak-47 rifle, and 132 rounds of live ammunition. […] The post Delta Police Neutralize Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK-47 Rifles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Igbo women to CDS: Killer herdsmen problem of S’East, not IPOB

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Igbo women under the aegis of Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), have told the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa that the insecurity problem ravaging the South East was not as a result of the presence of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), but the existence of killer herdsmen in the […] The post Igbo women to CDS: Killer herdsmen problem of S’East, not IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Delta police neutralise five kidnappers, recover arms, 140 rounds

From Christopher Oji The Delta State Police Command neutralised five suspected kidnappers, including gang leader Bello Abubakar, in a fierce gun battle on April 21. The command recovered three AK-47 rifles and 140 rounds of ammunition from the notorious gang terrorising Ubulu-Uku, Issele-Uku, Issele-Asagba, and environs. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Edafe Bright stated, […] The post Delta police neutralise five kidnappers, recover arms, 140 rounds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Gunmen Kidnap 7 Passengers As Police Rescue 2 Victims In Kwara

  Gunmen have kidnapped seven occupants of two private vehicles at Eleyin Village in Isin local government area of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident happened at about 5:45pm last Friday when about five armed men blocked the highway, stopping two private vehicles and forcefully taking all occupants to an unknown location. Sources disclosed […]

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22 h. ago SERAP Urges Meta To Pay $220m Fine Or Face Legal Action Over Privacy Breaches

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on tech giant Meta and its Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, to immediately pay the $220 million fine imposed by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) or risk facing legal action. The call followed last Friday’s ruling by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, […]

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22 h. ago NAF’s first serving AVM promoted to professor, reaffirms R&D commitment

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Governing Council of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) has appointed Air Vice Marshal (AVM) OC Ubadike as Professor of Aerospace Engineering, marking him as the first serving Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officer to achieve this rank. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame described […] The post NAF’s first serving AVM promoted to professor, reaffirms R&D commitment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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