5 h. ago Delta Defections: Tinubu, APC Firm Grip On Inherited PDP Structure

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his political party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), took firm control of inherited structures in Delta State with an official ceremony yesterday, following the defections of government officials and other officials last week. President Tinubu, who has granted the defectors a waiver, said they are not tenants in the party. […]

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5 h. ago Presidency, NGO Host Conference For Young Women In Leadership

Beyond Boundaries, a non-profit organisation, has hosted the groundbreaking Young Women in Leadership Conference 2025 at the State Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in partnership with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership. Speaking at the event held recently, the founder of Beyond Boundaries, Olu Olufemi-White, […]

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5 h. ago DisCos Must Be Accountable For 112 Electricity Deaths In 2024 – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged the judiciary to hold electricity distribution companies (DisCos) accountable for the 112 electricity-related deaths and 95 injuries recorded in 2024. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 National Seminar on Regulations in the Electricity Power Sector for Judicial Officers—organised by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory […]

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5 h. ago Pastor Abioye opens new church after retirement from winners chapel

By Seyi Babalola Pastor David Abioye has established a new church following his retirement from Bishop David Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel. Abioye stated on Monday evening via his official X handle that he would begin Sunday morning services on May 4. “Exciting news! By the grace of God, starting next […] The post Pastor Abioye opens new church after retirement from winners chapel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago YABATECH: Fertile ground for industry partnership –Karnebeek

The Royal Frieslandcampina, global chief executive officer, Mr. Jan Derck Van Karnebeek highly referred Yaba College of Technology as a fertile ground for industry partnerships and a model for nurturing talents that meet both national and global standards. He made this assertion at an industry and academia engagement session, tagged Career Leap Series 1 to […] The post YABATECH: Fertile ground for industry partnership –Karnebeek appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Lagos Taskforce Nab Motorcyclist Over Alleged Drug Trafficking

Operatives of Lagos State Taskforce have apprehended one Soji Inawole for allegedly using commercial motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, to traffic illicit drugs across the metropolis. It was gathered that Soji, a 40 years old, reportedly involved in transporting illegal substances such as Colorado, Indian hemp, and other narcotics. During the operation, officers discovered a […] The post Lagos Taskforce Nab Motorcyclist Over Alleged Drug Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago “More Governors Will Join APC After Oborevwori’s Defection” – Ganduje

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed confidence that more governors currently in opposition parties will soon defect to the ruling APC. Ganduje made the statement on Monday during a special event in Asaba, Delta State, organized to officially welcome Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa into […] The post “More Governors Will Join APC After Oborevwori’s Defection” – Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago PICTORIAL: 8 Die, 6 Injured As Bus Rams Into Petrol Tanker In Anambra

The sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Anambra State, Joyce Alexander, has attributed the road crash that claimed eight lives with six other persons injured in the State to over-speeding. The incident, according to her, occurred at about 9pm on Sunday night at Nteje along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Oyi local government […]

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11 h. ago UTME: Ekiti Governor commends JAMB, assures people with disabilities of more support as over 30 write exam

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has commended the Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board(JAMB) for providing candidates with disabilities the opportunity to participate in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Governor hailed the Board’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, for coming up with the Jamb Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) an inclusive education […] The post UTME: Ekiti Governor commends JAMB, assures people with disabilities of more support as over 30 write exam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago EFCC launches investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Riyals intercepted at Kano Airport

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate has launched investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and 200 Euros confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into […] The post EFCC launches investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Riyals intercepted at Kano Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Tinubu Hails Mike Adenuga’s Impact On Telecoms, Oil Sectors At 72

President Bola Tinubu has extolled the Chairman of Globacom and Conoil, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., for his transformational contributions to Nigeria’s telecommunications and oil sectors as he marks his 72nd birthday. In a tribute issued on Monday, President Tinubu described Adenuga’s life as a testament to vision, resilience, and hard work, noting that the business […]

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12 h. ago Guinness hails consumers, distributors, employees for 75 years of brewing

Girish Sharma, Managing Director of the Guinness Nigeria PLC, has paid glowing tribute to all the stakeholders whose contributions led read more Guinness hails consumers, distributors, employees for 75 years of brewing

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12 h. ago Gov Mbah: My special interest in education driven by deep purpose, not politics

As University of East London Alumni hail gov’s performance, pledge collaboration Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his special interest in education is driven by purpose, not politics, noting that Enugu is on the cusp of renaissance, given the transformational promises of the Smart Green Schools initiated by his administration. Mbah also […] The post Gov Mbah: My special interest in education driven by deep purpose, not politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Miva Open University launches Lagos Study Centre to expand access to learning

Miva Open University has announced the official opening of its Lagos Study Centre as part of its efforts to expand read more Miva Open University launches Lagos Study Centre to expand access to learning

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14 h. ago EFCC Probes Discovery Of $86,500, 305,150 Riyals, €200 Cash At Kano Airport

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and €200 confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into […]

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16 h. ago Anambra guber: Revolt with your votes, says BOOT Party candidate Chika Jerry

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Okeke Chika-Jerry, the BOOT Party candidate for the November 8 Anambra governorship election, has urged Anambra voters to spark a revolution with their ballots by electing the right leader. Speaking in Onitsha on Monday, Chika-Jerry criticised career politicians for deceiving Nigerians since the return of civilian rule in 1999, leaving the […] The post Anambra guber: Revolt with your votes, says BOOT Party candidate Chika Jerry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Groom, Three Friends Arrested As Bride Dies Following Forced Sexual Assault In Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has detained a groom and his friends for allegedly forcing the bride into non-consensual sexual activity, which resulted in her death. As stated by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the incident happened on April 26, 2025, around 10 pm. A statement issued to the press in […] The post Groom, Three Friends Arrested As Bride Dies Following Forced Sexual Assault In Jigawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Women Protest Alleged Destruction Of Farmlands By Firm In Ekiti

Some women of Odo-Oro Ekiti in Ikole local government area of Ekiti State on Monday trooped to the streets to peacefully protest alleged destruction of their farmlands by an agriculture firm. The protesting women in their numbers matched round the community with placards accusing the firm, Agbeyewa Farms of destroying their sources of livelihood which […]

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20 h. ago Anambra guber: Ukachukwu no match for Soludo, says APGA Media Warriors

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Evangelist Chinedu Obigwe, National Coordinator of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Media Warriors, has declared that Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the November 8 Anambra governorship election, is no match for incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo and will face a decisive defeat. Responding to a Facebook post […] The post Anambra guber: Ukachukwu no match for Soludo, says APGA Media Warriors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 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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