2 h. ago Tennista Foundation offers junior tennis tournament winners, runner

By Bolaji Okunola Tennista Foundation has offered scholarships to the winners and runner-ups in both the boys and girls categories of its just-concluded maiden Junior Tennis Tournament. The tournament saw intense competition among 55 young athletes, displaying exceptional talents, grit and sportsmanship during the thrilling 4-day event, starting from the preliminaries to the final on […] The post Tennista Foundation offers junior tennis tournament winners, runner-ups scholarships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspected kidnappers, including a woman, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The police identified the suspects as Celestine Onuyia, described as a native doctor who reportedly prepares charms and hides the gang’s weapons, and Jacinta Okolo, said to be part of the kidnapping […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer,  Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Ezemagu,50, a professor, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was arraigned […] The post Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago We’ll Stop Mbah From Joining APC – Enugu Party Chair Declares

The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to resist any attempt by Governor Peter Mbah to join the party, declaring that he is not welcome under any circumstance. This stance was reiterated during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday at the party’s secretariat in Enugu, where hundreds of defectors […] The post We’ll Stop Mbah From Joining APC – Enugu Party Chair Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Easter: Paul Chukwuma harps on the essence of sacrifice and service

Reaffirms commitment to a reformed and secure Anambra From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the forthcoming 2025 Anambra State election, Chief Paul Chukwuma, has extended his warm felicitations to the good people of Anambra State on this year’s Easter celebration, describing the season as a sacred period of […] The post Easter: Paul Chukwuma harps on the essence of sacrifice and service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship

Byline: Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Teenage table tennis players from Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Abia, and Delta clinched gold medals at the 2025 Offiong Edem Table Tennis Championship in Calabar, Cross River State. An athlete from Ultra King Sports Academy, Uyo, also secured gold during the three-day event. In the Under-13 boys’ category, Delta’s Idoko […] The post Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago 150 PDP, LP members defect to APC in Enugu, back Utazi’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu At least 150 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, strengthening the opposition party. Prominent defectors include Peter Okonkwo, former Commissioner for Local Government; Nonso Ochi, LP’s 2023 Awgu North candidate; Onyeka Chukwuedo, PDP Awgu South […] The post 150 PDP, LP members defect to APC in Enugu, back Utazi’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago How Nigerian Uber driver was shot, killed while working in US

Olatunji W. Bolaji, a 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver, was fatally wounded while trying to pick up a passenger outside a hookah lounge in Philadelphia. CBS News reports that Bolaji, who resided in Norristown, Pennsylvania, was killed shortly before 2 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15. He had arrived outside Byblos Hookah Bar to pick up a […] The post How Nigerian Uber driver was shot, killed while working in US appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago President Federation Cup: NFF Unveils Venues, Dates For Quater

Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) has announced venues and dates for the quater-final of the President Federation Cup. Plateau United and Rangers will clash at the Area 3 Stadium in Abuja. The encounter between Akwa United and Kwara United will be played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu Abakaliki FC abd Nasarawa United will lock […]

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25 h. ago Easter: Nasarawa Accountant General urges christians to pray for governor Sule’s leadership

Musa Ahmed Mohammed called on Christians across the state to use the Easter period to offer prayers for the administration of Gov Sule.  read more Easter: Nasarawa Accountant General urges christians to pray for governor Sule’s leadership

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25 h. ago Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy offers a dynamic market brimming with opportunities – Debbiche

HAITHEM DEBBICHE is the managing director of Tetra Pak West Africa who, in the last 21 years, has built his read more Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy offers a dynamic market brimming with opportunities – Debbiche

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27 h. ago Enugu Airport Closure: Airlines Divert Flights To Anambra, Asaba

Following the closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), airlines that hitherto operated into Enugu have diverted their flights to Asaba and Anambra airports. United Nigeria Airlines in a statement yesterday, informed the flying public that all its flights to and fro Enugu Airport would temporarily operate […]

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29 h. ago Easter: Gov Mbah harps on virtues of love, sacrifice, peaceful coexistence

Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has described Easter as a time for forgiveness, love, and strengthening of the bonds read more Easter: Gov Mbah harps on virtues of love, sacrifice, peaceful coexistence

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29 h. ago Pernod Ricard, FRSC partner to strengthen nationwide ‘safe roads’ campaign

Pernod Ricard Nigeria and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are collaborating to strengthen the ongoing nationwide campaign on ‘safe roads’ read more Pernod Ricard, FRSC partner to strengthen nationwide ‘safe roads’ campaign

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32 h. ago Overseas trip: Northern group berates Tnubu for not transferring power to Shettima

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) yesterday condemned the decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to transfer power to Vice President Kashim Shettima during his absence from the country. President Tinubu has been away to France from where he headed for London. The group described the move as a […] The post Overseas trip: Northern group berates Tnubu for not transferring power to Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Sport

33 h. ago Operation Udo Ga Achi has stemmed criminality in Anambra –Ogidi monarch

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The traditional ruler of Ogidi community in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State, Igwe Alexander Onyido, has stated that the launch of the special security architecture codenamed Operation Udo Ga Achi/Agunechemba by the Chukwuma Soludo administration has stemmed the tide of criminality in the state thereby making the residents feel much […] The post Operation Udo Ga Achi has stemmed criminality in Anambra –Ogidi monarch appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Easter: Mbah harps on virtues of love, sacrifice, peaceful coexistence

Enugu State Governor Dr Peter Mbah has described Easter as a time for forgiveness, love, and strengthening the bonds of unity across creeds and tribes. Mbah stated this in his Easter message to the people of Enugu State and the nation on Saturday. “As Christians in Nigeria join other Christian faithful across the world in […] The post Easter: Mbah harps on virtues of love, sacrifice, peaceful coexistence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Asaba vs. Anambra: Airport that offerspassengers shorter road trip to Enugu

Passengers now face disruptions to their Easter travel plans following the emergency closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. They also face the crucial decision on alternative airports to choose from with Anambra offering a shorter route by road to Enugu compared to Asaba. The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced early Saturday […] The post Asaba vs. Anambra: Airport that offerspassengers shorter road trip to Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Asaba vs. Anambra: Airport that offers passengers shorter road trip to Enugu

Passengers now face disruptions to their Easter travel plans following the emergency closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. They also face the crucial decision on alternative airports to choose from with Anambra offering a shorter route by road to Enugu compared to Asaba. The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced early Saturday […] The post Asaba vs. Anambra: Airport that offers passengers shorter road trip to Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs

Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs By Chinelo Obogo Following the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for emergency repairs, domestic airlines have now rerouted flights. Airlines like United Nigeria and Air Peace said that flights to Enugu have now been diverted to the Chinua Achebe […] The post Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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