3 h. ago Rector stresses importance of humility, gratitude, selflessness

•As friends, family celebrate The Sun deputy editor, Omipidan Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, Dr Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, has emphasised the importance of humility and gratitude, among other virtues, noting that life should be about making impacts. The rector spoke on Thursday at a lecture commemorating the 50th birthday of the Deputy […] The post Rector stresses importance of humility, gratitude, selflessness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Stabilising the naira: 10 things the Central Bank of Nigeria is doing right

“Monetary policy is like juggling six balls. It is not an interest rate up, there is an interest rate down. There is the exchange rate, there are long-term yields, there are short-term yields, and there is credit growth” –  Raghuram Rajan When Olayemi Cardoso was first appointed the Central Bank Governor, many greeted his appointment […] The post Stabilising the naira: 10 things the Central Bank of Nigeria is doing right appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Sportsville honours Mba, Akpata, others at 5th SV Awards ceremony

It was a night of glitz and glamour as the 2025 sportsville awards ceremony took center stage at Eko Club in Lagos on Thursday. The event which attracted several bigwigs in Nigerian sports created a unique atmosphere for camaraderie and felicitation. Twenty-two eminent personalities and corporate organisations were honored with the prestigious Sportsville Special Recognition […] The post Sportsville honours Mba, Akpata, others at 5th SV Awards ceremony appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago “U.S. Will Assess Russia’s Peace Commitment In Weeks” – Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will soon determine if Russia is genuinely committed to peace with Ukraine, with a resolution expected within weeks. This comes after European allies expressed concerns that Moscow is stalling efforts to implement a ceasefire, a key demand from the Trump administration. While President Trump […] The post “U.S. Will Assess Russia’s Peace Commitment In Weeks” – Marco Rubio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Anambra CP deploys officers, urges professionalism ahead of primaries

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has deployed officers across the state ahead of political party primaries scheduled for Saturday, April 5. While addressing the Command’s strategy officers on Friday, Orutugu stressed the need for professionalism as political activities begin. He explained the deployment was in preparation for the primaries, where Read More

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9 h. ago Military, Police, Hunters Free Isreli National From Kidnappers In Taraba After Gunfight

A coordinated operation comprising the police, military, and local hunters was successful in rescuing an Israeli national kidnapped in Taraba State’s Takum Local Government Area. The rescue operation ended in a fierce gunfight between security operatives and the kidnappers at Kofai Ahmadu, where Itamar was rescued. Confirming the incident on Friday, the Acting Public Relations […] The post Military, Police, Hunters Free Isreli National From Kidnappers In Taraba After Gunfight appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Katsina CP leads national day celebration with medical outreach

As part of the activities lined up to celebrate the maiden National Police Day, 2025, the Katsina State Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, on Friday led a team of the command’s medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, on a free medical outreach to the people of Katsina. The medical outreach which took place Read More

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15 h. ago Comedian Russell Brand Charged With Rape, Sexual Assault In UK

English actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault related to four separate women between 1999 and 2005. The comedian was interviewed multiple times by police since an investigation by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches in September 2023 revealed numerous serious allegations against him. […]

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15 h. ago Community policing key to tackling crime in Ondo, Ekiti – AIG

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 17, comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, Musibau Omolabi, has said community policing and inclusiveness of stakeholders would be adopted to tackle criminalities in the zone. Omolabi, who officially resumed in the headquarters of the zone on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, declared that Read More

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16 h. ago Polio vaccination: Bauchi, UNICEF collaboration targets 556,000 children with 2.5 million doses of vaccines

From Paul Orude, Bauchi   Bauchí State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is is set to vaccinate no fewer than 556,000 unvaccinated children in the state in the forthcoming 2025 nationwide Polio Vaccination campaign slated for April 24.     UNICEF is supporting.the campaign in Bauchi with 2.5m doses of […] The post Polio vaccination: Bauchi, UNICEF collaboration targets 556,000 children with 2.5 million doses of vaccines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago BEDC applauds Edo govt’s bold step towards energy independence, consumers protection

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin   BEDC Electricity Plc has expressed confidence in the newly enacted Edo State Electricity Law, describing it as a landmark policy that promotes a healthy collaboration in the state. The company said that it also fosters healthy competition and consumer protection while creating a conducive business environment for all stakeholders in […] The post BEDC applauds Edo govt’s bold step towards energy independence, consumers protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Free maternity drives Anambra deliveries to 102,643 in 18 months

The Anambra Government said it recorded 102,643 deliveries and 343 Cesarean Sections in 18 months since the introduction of its free antenatal care and delivery policy. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, made this known in Awka on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that on Sept. 5, 2023, Gov. Chukwuma Soludo Read More

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17 h. ago Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied the assassination allegation made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it a false and dangerous fabrication. Akpabio, who released a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, on Friday, called the accusation a deliberate campaign of misinformation. “As a statesman devoted to national unity and […] The post Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nigerian Goalkeeper Osayi Kingdom Joins Swedish Club Assyriska

Nigerian goalkeeper Osayi Kingdom has joined Swedish second division club Assyriska Sodertalje. Osayi was previously on the books of Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and champions Rangers. The shot stopper’s contract with Rangers was mutually terminated to ensure his move to Assyriska Sodertalje. Meanwhile, the former Doma United goalie has penned […]

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19 h. ago Three foreigners arrested in Nasarawa illegal mining site raid

The Mining Marshals have shut down an illegal mining site in the Rafin-Gabas community of Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, confirmed this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Thursday in Abuja. Alake stated that the mining marshals, a security outfit Read More

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19 h. ago Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible

Tribune Online Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible The statement emphasised that Abbo’s removal from the Senate was based on a thorough legal process by the Court of Appeal, which ruled that he was not validly elected. Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Edo killings: Nigerians’ lives are sacred, state police way forward ─ PFN President

Tribune Online Edo killings: Nigerians’ lives are sacred, state police way forward ─ PFN President The cleric, while describing the Edo killings as a terrible extrajudicial and evil act, lamented that PFN is worried that other similar inhuman killings have been going on in the country Edo killings: Nigerians’ lives are sacred, state police way forward ─ PFN President Tribune Online

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20 h. ago LAUTECH: Aseyin holds stakeholders’ meeting, warns house agents against extorting students

Tribune Online LAUTECH: Aseyin holds stakeholders’ meeting, warns house agents against extorting students Oba Ajirotutu also charged the students to route their complaints through the special ad-hoc committee put in place to ensure the comfort of students and staff members of the institution in Iseyin. LAUTECH: Aseyin holds stakeholders’ meeting, warns house agents against extorting students Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Sokoto police offers free medical care in national police day celebration

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto   The Sokoto State Police Command marked National Police Day with a free medical outreach program, providing essential healthcare services to residents across the state.     The outreach, held at the Sokoto Central Motor Park, offered medical consultations, blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, malaria testing, and distribution of   essential medications as […] The post Sokoto police offers free medical care in national police day celebration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Israeli strike in Gaza city school kills 27 — Health Ministry

Tribune Online Israeli strike in Gaza city school kills 27 — Health Ministry Similar orders were issued earlier this week for other parts of northern Gaza, as well as the entire southern city of Rafah and neighbouring parts of Khan Younis. The United Nations estimates that around 100,000 Palestinians have fled as a result. Israeli strike in Gaza city school kills 27 — Health Ministry Tribune Online

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