6 h. ago Gov Radda Warns Corps Members Against Cultism, Religious Intolerance

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has warned newly registered members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to steer clear of cultism, political activities, and religious intolerance throughout their service year. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, during the Batch A, Stream 1 orientation exercise, Governor Radda […]

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7 h. ago NWFL: Shobowale Targets Super Six Playoff Success With Amazons

Nasarawa Amazons midfielder Rukayat Shobowale has urged her teammates to shift their focus to Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoff tournament. The Amazons defeated defending champions Edo Queens 1-0 to book a ticket to the season-ending tournament. Remo Stars Ladies, Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens and Rivers Angels have also booked their spot in […]

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9 h. ago Shettima, Others Call For Financial Market Transformation In Africa, Middle

Vice President Kashim Shettima and other stakeholders have urged African capital markets to embrace digital transformation and enhance regional integration to create a financial system that is more efficient, accessible, and resilient. They made this call at the 2025 Conference of the Africa and Middle East Depositories Association, organised by the Central Securities Clearing System […]

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10 h. ago Hajj 2025: CSO Urges Enlightenment Of Intending Nigerian Pilgrims On Currency Value, Exchange Rate

As preparations for the 2025 Hajj exercise gain momentum, the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organisation, has called on State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards and airlines to educate intending pilgrims on the use and identification of foreign currencies—particularly the US dollar and Saudi Riyal. The appeal followed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s […]

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13 h. ago Again, suspected cultists kill leader of rival cult in Yenagoa

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa There is heightened tension among residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, following the killing of Olotu Wanemi Omubo, an alleged leader of the Bobos cult group in the state. The deceased, an indigene of Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area of the State, was also a beneficiary of the Presidential […] The post Again, suspected cultists kill leader of rival cult in Yenagoa 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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32 h. ago N/Delta Oil Communities Facing Extinction From Gas Flaring, Spills, NGOs Warn

As Nigeria joined the rest of the international community to commemorate the World Earth Day (WED), a coalition of non governmental organisations (NGOs) have drawn the attention of the federal government and other subnational authorities to the plights of residents of oil communities in the Niger Delta region. The Network Advancement Program for Poverty and […]

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32 h. ago Navy Dismantles Illegal Refineries, Apprehends Six In Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra

Troops of the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity and its units have arrested six suspected crude oil thieves during a series of coordinated operations carried out from April 20 to April 22. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this announcement on Thursday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu stated that on Sunday, the Nigerian Navy […] The post Navy Dismantles Illegal Refineries, Apprehends Six In Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Experts highlight importance of risk identification in protecting organisational reputation

Industry experts have maintained that identifying and managing reputation risks is the key to effective protection of reputation and long-term read more Experts highlight importance of risk identification in protecting organisational reputation

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50 h. ago ‘Vaccine Progress At Risk’, WHO, GAVI Warn Of Deadly Disease Resurgence Amid Funding Crisis

Amid growing concerns over resurgence of disease outbreaks, the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and global vaccine alliance GAVI, have sounded the alarm on the mounting threats to global immunisation progress. In a joint statement released Thursday to mark World Immunisation Week (April 24–30), the agencies warned that misinformation, population surges, […]

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54 h. ago HACEY Seeks Improved Access To Sexual Health, Awareness For Youths

The Hacey Health Initiative has advocated for improved access to sexual health and awareness for young people in Ekiti State. The non-governmental organisation also said it has partnered with Civil Society Organisations and government agencies and recorded tremendous success in empowering and building capacity among youths. The Hacey team leader, Isaiah Adedayo, spoke when he […]

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55 h. ago Insecurity: CSCHEI Tells NSA To Involve CSOs, Traditional Rulers

The Civil Society Coalition on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) has called on the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and other intelligence agencies to urgently involve Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), and traditional rulers in developing sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s escalating insecurity. In a statement signed by […]

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55 h. ago Organisers assure fans of maximum security ahead of GOtv Boxing Night 33

Flykite Productions, organisers of the GOtv Boxing Night, have assured fans of maximum security ahead of the 33rd edition of read more Organisers assure fans of maximum security ahead of GOtv Boxing Night 33

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60 h. ago 150,000 Nigerian girls to benefit from American football, leadership initiatives

By Christine Onwuachumba At least, 150,000 Nigerian girls across the country within the next five years will be introduced to American football, equipped with essential life skills, and given leadership training and opportunities for long-term personal development. The disclosure was made at the official launch of Gridiron Gems programme, organised by the Nigerian American Football […] The post 150,000 Nigerian girls to benefit from American football, leadership initiatives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Taraba NUJ honours Chief Kente amidst calls on him to rescue state

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Chief (Dr) David Sabo Kente recently received an award from the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) as “ philanthropist Man of the Year”.  But the reception following his arrival at the airport left no one in doubt that some persons want him to come and steer the affairs of the state […] The post Taraba NUJ honours Chief Kente amidst calls on him to rescue state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago PDP crisis: Turnah vows to reposition Bayelsa PDP, promises reforms

Party secretariat deserted From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Chairman, caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa State, George Turnah, has vowed to reposition the party towards cohesion. Turnah, who also doubles as the South-South zonal secretary, stated this while accepting his role as the caretaker committee chairman, promising to implement substantial reforms, including […] The post PDP crisis: Turnah vows to reposition Bayelsa PDP, promises reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago IMF, African leaders warn of fragile recovery as growth outlook weakens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and senior African economic officials warned on Tuesday that Africa’s recovery from recent global shocks read more IMF, African leaders warn of fragile recovery as growth outlook weakens

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3 d. ago Foundation empowers 21 young entrepreneurs with $105,000 in investment grants

Mary Ojulari Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation committed to sustainable development and community empowerment in Nigeria, has empowered a total of read more Foundation empowers 21 young entrepreneurs with $105,000 in investment grants

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3 d. ago PDP Dissolves Bayelsa Exco, Appoints Turnah Caretaker Chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved the Solomon Agwanana-led State Working Committee (SWC) of the party in Bayelsa State. The Zonal Working Committee (ZWC), which announced the decision after its meeting at the Zonal Secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, said the Edo caretaker committee has also been […]

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3 d. ago ‘No Genuine COZA Member Can Ever Struggle’, Fatoyinbo Sparks Another Online Buzz

The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Dr. Biodun Fatoyinbo, has set social media ablaze with his recent statement during a service, boldly declaring that “No genuine COZA member can ever struggle.” The comment has set tongues wagging on social media, especially among Nigerian Christians and observers of the mega church’s influence. […]

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