2 h. ago Alleged defection to APC: Otti denies holding meeting with Uzodinma

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has denied holding any meeting with his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodinma over his planned defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial was coming against the backdrop of reports making the rounds in the social media, insinuating that Otti held a meeting with […] The post Alleged defection to APC: Otti denies holding meeting with Uzodinma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago VP Shettima Rallies Global Support For Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Strategy

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to positioning human potential at the heart of national development. Speaking virtually at a high-level roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank/IMF […]

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2 h. ago Activist Deji Adeyanju Blames VIP Policing, Corruption For Rising Insecurity

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has blamed the worsening insecurity in Nigeria on the mismanagement of Police resources and systemic corruption within the Force. Speaking during a press conference alongside other activists in Abuja on Friday, Adeyanju criticised the deployment of Police officers to protect the nation’s elite, leaving ordinary citizens vulnerable to […]

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4 h. ago NDYC Demands Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Insecurity, Political Crisis

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to what it called as alarming level of violence, lawlessness, and breakdown of order. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, NDYC cited the recent kidnappings, killings, and general insecurity […]

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5 h. ago Atiku blasts Tinubu, defends political alliances amid PDP defections

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed criticisms over his recent political engagements and defended the right of politicians to read more Atiku blasts Tinubu, defends political alliances amid PDP defections

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5 h. ago Tinubu praises Emami’s peacebuilding, protection of Niger Delta oil infrastructure on 50th birthday

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has praised Ayiri Emami, a prominent Itsekiri leader, businessman, and philanthropist, for his outstanding peace building contributions as he marks his 50th birthday on April 26. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Emami’s unwavering commitment to nation-building, highlighting his […] The post Tinubu praises Emami’s peacebuilding, protection of Niger Delta oil infrastructure on 50th birthday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other members of the Nigerian delegation, has arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral, set to take place on Saturday. Akpabio is in charge of a distinguished five-member team that President Bola Tinubu sent to represent Nigeria at the late head of the Roman Catholic Church’s […] The post Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Prada Uzodimma: Building Nigeria’s next generation of legal professionals

At a time when influence is often measured by noise, Prada Uzodimma, is quietly making waves, redefining leadership through purpose, read more Prada Uzodimma: Building Nigeria’s next generation of legal professionals

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10 h. ago Archbishop to Tinubu: It’s time to end insecurity, social injustice

By Oluseye Ojo The Archbishop of Ibadan, Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Most Rev’d Olugbenga Fafeyinwa, has told President Bola Tinubu that the time has come to end insecurity, hike in prices of petroleum and gas products, injustice, corruption, religious fanaticism, banditry, and Boko Haram insurgency in country. He made the disclosure in his address at […] The post Archbishop to Tinubu: It’s time to end insecurity, social injustice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Minimum Wage: SDP Chieftain Urges Workers To Hold AMAC Chair Accountable

An aspirant for Abuja Municipal Area Council Chairman under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Obinna Simon has called on the area council teachers and workers to utilize their voter cards and hold the current area council chairmen in FCT accountable for refusing to implement the N70,000 minimum wage. Dr. Simon emphasized that the current […]

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12 h. ago World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Friday said malaria was not just a public health issue, but a national emergency in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday on World Malaria Day 2025, she emphasised that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to reverse this trend. The theme for this […] The post World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Bayelsa mega rally: Organisers warn troublemakers to steer clear of venue

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa George Turnah, the lead convener of the NEW Associates, a pro-Tinubu grassroots group, has warned troublemakers to steer clear of the venue of the mega rally and official inauguration of the group slated for today. Turnah, who spoke at a stakeholder meeting ahead of the mega rally to appreciate President Bola […] The post Bayelsa mega rally: Organisers warn troublemakers to steer clear of venue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, scheduled for today. Leading the five-member Nigerian delegation is Senate President Godswill Akpabio.     According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation also […] The post Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tinubu committed to creating jobs, value in oil, gas sector – Lokpobiri

…As Monarch Alloy opens plant in Lagos By Kehinde Aderemi President Bola Tinubu is committed to creating jobs and adding value in the oil and gas sector of Nigeria. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made the disclosure in Lagos during the commissioning of Monarch Alloy Limited Oil and Gas Pipe Coating […] The post Tinubu committed to creating jobs, value in oil, gas sector – Lokpobiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Man saved for 10 years to buy $306,000 Ferrari; car burns down minutes after purchase

After saving up for 10 years to buy his dream car, a brand new Ferrari 458 Spider, a Japanese man had to sit by and watch it burn down within an hour of driving it for the first time. Japanese social media has been abuzz with the sad story of Honkon, a young music producer […] The post Man saved for 10 years to buy $306,000 Ferrari; car burns down minutes after purchase appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke

A political group in Osun State, known as the Osun Leaders of Thought (OLT), has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The group warned against increasing pressure on the governor to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing […] The post “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Talia Nizarane: I believe in power of art as tool for social change

By Henry Akubuiro No matter where you live in the world, the work of the 27-year-old transdisciplinary artist, Talia Nizarane, resonates with humanity and the way we live. Talia has thrived in a variety of creative mediums, including installation, text, performance, video, photography, and lacquer. Indeed, she has come a long way from the Caribbean […] The post Talia Nizarane: I believe in power of art as tool for social change appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago IMION launches Executive Course to strengthen maritime security in global trade

BY PHILIP NWOSU As concerns grow over maritime insecurity and its impact on global commerce, the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) has announced a high-level executive course designed to address threats to maritime security and their implications for international trade. The two-day course, titled “Maritime Security and Global Trade: Strategic Perspectives for Nigeria’s Blue […] The post IMION launches Executive Course to strengthen maritime security in global trade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Akpabio, Ojukwu, Kukah, others land in Rome for burial of Pope Francis

By John Ogunsemore Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Friday led a high-powered Federal Government delegation to the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday, April 21, and is due for burial on Saturday. Other members of the Nigerian delegation sent by President Bola Tinubu include Minister of State […] The post Akpabio, Ojukwu, Kukah, others land in Rome for burial of Pope Francis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago HEDA’s report spotlights cracks, loopholes in Nigeria’s judiciary

…Says country at the precipice By Henry Uche The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has in its latest special report identified cracks and loopholes in the Nigerian Judiciary. The cracks has in recent time manifested in lack of independence, corruption, delays in dispensing justice, bias and discrimination, as well as erosion of […] The post HEDA’s report spotlights cracks, loopholes in Nigeria’s judiciary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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