65 m. ago Gwaram Community Applauds Emir Over New District Heads In Alkaleri

The people of Gwaram community in Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi State have lauded the Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, for appointing Alhaji Bala Mohammed Gidado (rtd comptroller of customs) as the 9th Sarkin Alkaleri, and Ambassador Yakubu Santuraki Sulaiman Adamu as the new district head of Pali. In a statement signed […]

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5 h. ago Tinubu’s reforms in right direction, he should be given credit – Okonjo

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has lauded President Bola Tinubu for efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s economy, read more Tinubu’s reforms in right direction, he should be given credit – Okonjo-Iweala

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6 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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9 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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10 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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10 h. ago Benue killings: Yelewata community appeals for security post, housing, cash support for displaced members 

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi    Members of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State have appealed to the State Government to utilise the funds donated by governments and organisations after their community was attacked to support them to return to their normal lives. The Community made this appeal on Thursday during […] The post Benue killings: Yelewata community appeals for security post, housing, cash support for displaced members  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago FCT receives four hybrid buses as part of presidential initiative to boost transportation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a significant step towards enhancing public transportation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the administration officially received four super 50-seater hybrid buses under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (PCNG) Initiative on Thursday. Transport Mandate Secretary, Chinedu Elechi, who represented the Minister of FCT, Nyesome Wike, described the move as a […] The post FCT receives four hybrid buses as part of presidential initiative to boost transportation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 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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12 h. ago Why Nigerians need safety nets amid Tinubu’s reforms – Okonjo

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Nigerian government to put safety nets in place to cushion the effects of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Okonjo-Iweala stated this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Aso Villa in Abuja on Thursday. While commending Tinubu for the economic […] The post Why Nigerians need safety nets amid Tinubu’s reforms – Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago FCTA Receives CNG Hybrid Buses From Presidential Initiative To Boost Public Transport

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday took delivery of four Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) hybrid buses donated by the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), marking a significant step in enhancing public transportation in the nation’s capital. Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Transport Secretariat, Chinedu Elechi, who received the buses on behalf of the FCT […]

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12 h. ago Gov Nwifuru Pays N101.8m To Support Victims Of Herdsmen Attack

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has compensated members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and victims of Nkalaha Community in Ishielu local government area over the loss of lives as well as the destruction of properties and about 140 cows during the February 2nd, 2025 attack in the community. Governor Nwifuru, […]

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14 h. ago Ibom Air Saga: Airline Operators Remove Comfort Emmanson From No

Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has formally lifted the no-flight ban initially imposed on Ibom Airline passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, over unruly and violent conduct on the aircraft the the weekend. The operators, in a statement by their Public Relations Officer, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, said the lifting of the ban was necessitated by the intervention […]

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14 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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14 h. ago Presco seeks shareholders nod to acquire SOP in deal worth $46.71m

…ratify acquisition of 100% stake in GOPDC worth $124.92m …proposes Rights Issue When Presco Plc shareholders meet at the company’s read more Presco seeks shareholders nod to acquire SOP in deal worth $46.71m

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15 h. ago WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade

Captain of Nigeria’s women’s national football team, Rasheedat Ajibade, has disclosed that the Super Falcons are yet to receive the $100,000 cash gift promised to them by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had announced the monetary reward during a reception to honour the team for winning this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. […] The post WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 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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16 h. ago Airline operators lift life ban placed on Emmanson, alleged unruly Ibom Air passenger

Consequent upon the intervention of Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development and appeal to lift the life-time read more Airline operators lift life ban placed on Emmanson, alleged unruly Ibom Air passenger

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17 h. ago Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation reported over 1,500 suspected cholera cases from mid-June to early August 2025 in three Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities […] The post Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Jabi Lake shutdown: FCTA’s closure threatens lives, survival of struggling Abuja community

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the break of dawn, Jabi Lake in Abuja usually awakens with a lively pulse. By 6 a.m., the once quiet space transforms into a buzzing hub where joggers chase their daily goal of 10,000 steps, vendors set up small stalls, and families share quality time. For many, this place isn’t […] The post Jabi Lake shutdown: FCTA’s closure threatens lives, survival of struggling Abuja community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 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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