42 m. ago Guinea invites Nigerian businesses to invest in $20bn mega projects

The Republic of Guinea is inviting Nigerian businesses to participate in a series of ongoing mega projects worth an estimated $20bn. The call was made by the Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, Siaka Cissoko, while speaking with journalists at the Guinean Embassy in Abuja, on Sunday. Cissoko urged Nigerian companies to explore sectors where they have Read More

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2 h. ago FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

…says Siemens Project has improved electricity transmission capacity by over 700 megawatts   Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of power has announced read more FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

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2 h. ago Court fixes May 17 for judgment in N1bn rights violation suit against police 

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja   The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 17, 2025 for judgment in the N1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. Israel Akanji,6 against the Nigeria Police and several others. In the fundamental rights enforcement suit marked FHC/ABJ/152/2025, Akanji is seeking […] The post Court fixes May 17 for judgment in N1bn rights violation suit against police  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Declare State of Emergency in Borno, Sen. Ndume urges Tinubu

…says Minister of Information’s dismissal of Gov. Zulum’s outcry reckless …252 attacks recorded in Borno since last year …100 soldiers, 238 civilians killed   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Amid rising insecurity and the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, Sen. Mohammed Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state […] The post Declare State of Emergency in Borno, Sen. Ndume urges Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Muoghalu Dismisses Incumbency Advantage Ahead of Anambra Gubernatorial Race

  Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the upcoming November 8 Anambra election, Dr. George Muoghalu, has declared that he is unfazed by the influence of incumbency as the state prepares to elect a new leader. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Muoghalu emphasised that political power ultimately lies in the hands of the electorate and God, […] The post Muoghalu Dismisses Incumbency Advantage Ahead of Anambra Gubernatorial Race appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Anambra 2025: I’m not afraid of incumbency factor – Muoghalu

The Labour Party candidate for November 8, Anambra governorship election, Dr George Moghalu, says he is not afraid of incumbency factor in the election. Muoghalu stated this in an interview with the newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. “The election will be determined by the people and the will of God, not the party or incumbency Read More

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4 h. ago Palm Sunday: CAN asks Christians to promote peace, unity, tolerance 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked Christian faithful to leverage the last week of the Lenten season to champion the cause of peace, unity and tolerance among Nigerians irrespective of religious, political and ethnic backgrounds.  CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, gave the charge in a statement to Christian communities […] The post Palm Sunday: CAN asks Christians to promote peace, unity, tolerance  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago US Seeks Stronger Engagement With Nigeria, Says Trump’s Envoy

The United States administration under President Donald Trump has indicated strong interest in deepening direct engagement with Nigeria as a cornerstone of US relations with Africa. A State Department representative and Senior Advisor for Africa, Mr. Massad Boulos stated this when he was received by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Paris, France. Presidential spokesman, […]

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5 h. ago Gov Yusuf Visits Morocco To Seek Partnerships For Kano’s Economic Growth

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has embarked on a strategic working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco to explore bilateral partnerships that could fast-track economic development in the state. The visit, confirmed in a statement on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, focused on fostering collaborations in critical sectors, including agricultural mechanisation, fertilizer […]

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5 h. ago Police Arrest 150 Suspected Criminals In Kano As CP Seeks Special Courts

No fewer than 150 suspects have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for alleged thuggery, illicit drug and unlawful possession of firearms. Police operatives also recovered 18 locally-made AK-47 rifles were since the assumption into office of the new Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori. CP Bakori who disclosed this also called on […]

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6 h. ago FCSC Alerts Job Seekers To Fraudulent Recruitment Advertorials

The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has issued an urgent warning regarding a misleading publication that is circulating on various social media platforms. In a statement signed by Taiwo Hassan on behalf of FCSC chairman, the Commission addressed the false communication claiming to inform candidates that they have been shortlisted for FCSC job recruitments that […]

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6 h. ago FUOYE SSANU faction rejects planned strike, backs governing council

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti A group of over 50 members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), led by figures like J.T. Aborisade and Wale Owasanoye, has distanced itself from a proposed industrial action by the university’s SSANU chapter and the SSANU Western Zone. The threatened strike, […] The post FUOYE SSANU faction rejects planned strike, backs governing council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NBTI, NDE Close Ranks To Empower Nigerians, Eradicate Poverty

The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) and National Directorate of Employment (NDE) have inaugurated a Joint Committee to collaborate on technology incubation, skills acquisition, and enterprise development across Nigeria. NBTI, in a statement by its Chief Information and Public Relations Officer, Olajumoke David, on Sunday in Abuja, described the partnership as a bold and […]

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8 h. ago Chinese investors to inject $1bn into Nigeria’s sugar industry

The National Sugar Development Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese conglomerate, SINOMACH, for a sugarcane cultivation and processing project that aims to produce up to one million metric tonnes of sugar annually in Nigeria. According to a statement on Sunday, the agreement, a product of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership initiated by President Read More

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8 h. ago “Atiku Will Defect To APC If Tinubu Gives Him Deal In 2027” – Lere Olayinka

Lere Olayinka, spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar would quickly defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu offered him a power-sharing deal for the 2027 election. Olayinka made these remarks while commenting on Atiku’s recent visit to former […] The post “Atiku Will Defect To APC If Tinubu Gives Him Deal In 2027” – Lere Olayinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago NDLEA seizes methamphetamine hidden in speakers, arrests Malaysia returnee

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Ndubuisi Udatu, a 41-year-old ex-convict also known as Richard, with 2.7 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed in two large music speakers. The arrest occurred on Monday, April 7, at an NDLEA checkpoint in Namtari along the Ngurore-Yola road, Adamawa State. Udatu, a returnee […] The post NDLEA seizes methamphetamine hidden in speakers, arrests Malaysia returnee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago AfDB president urges African leaders to avoid retaliatory tariffs, seize local opportunities

Byline: Fred Ezeh, Abuja Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has cautioned African nations against imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to recent US trade policies, warning that such measures could devastate their economies. Speaking at a convocation lecture at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja, themed “Advancing […] The post AfDB president urges African leaders to avoid retaliatory tariffs, seize local opportunities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Nigeria’s infrastructure gaps threaten gains from global trade reroute

After all has been said and done about how African countries can capitalise on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, the sad reality read more Nigeria’s infrastructure gaps threaten gains from global trade reroute

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13 h. ago Sheikh Takes Over, Sunmonu Bows Out As Julius Berger Chairman

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has sent forth its former chairman, Mutiu Sunmonu, and welcomed his successor, Engr. Goni Sheikh. The event took place last Tuesday at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, where the company’s managing director, Dr. Peer Lubasch, described it as a truly special occasion to bid farewell to Sunmonu and […]

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13 h. ago Labour Party Leaders Must Unite For 2027 Elections – Arabambi

National publicity secretary of Labour Party, Dr Abayomi Arabambi, has asked the party’s leaders to put their house in order to achieve success at the 2027 general elections. Arabambi, who stated this at a briefing in Abuja yesterday, said fighting and contesting the results of the 2023 general elections that brought President Bola Tinubu to […]

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