65 m. ago Global surge in renewable energy: Implications for public policy in Nigeria

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88 m. ago 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa

From John Adams Minna A former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Niger State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the ongoing violence in Plateau and Benue states is politically motivated and intended to undermine President Bola  Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with […] The post 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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88 m. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over campaign of calumny against him, IPOB

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised the alarm over an alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against him and the pro-Biafra group. In an open letter to Nigerians and the International community, by Emmanuel Kanu, titled: ‘Stop the false […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over campaign of calumny against him, IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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89 m. ago SERAP sues FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over the failure to reverse the arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa.’ The song, which allegedly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, was prohibited from radio and TV broadcast over its objectionable nature. […] The post SERAP sues FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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91 m. ago Easter: Alia, Okpebholo, CAN, northern senators preach forgiveness, faith, resilience, unity

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja, Scholastica Hir, Makurdi, Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja  and Tony Osauzo, Benin Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated Christians in the state and across the country on the celebration of Easter, urging them to reflect on the values of sacrifice, love and unity exemplified by the death and resurrection of […] The post Easter: Alia, Okpebholo, CAN, northern senators preach forgiveness, faith, resilience, unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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97 m. ago Easter: Gov. Abiodun reaffirms commitment to Ogun’s development

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Christians across the state and the country on the celebration of Easter, urging them to embrace the season’s message of hope, sacrifice, and spiritual renewal. In his Easter message delivered from Abeokuta yesterday, the governor described Easter as a powerful symbol of renewed hope and transformation, which […] The post Easter: Gov. Abiodun reaffirms commitment to Ogun’s development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Bakare lambasts Tinubu, says his ‘motor park’ politics has destroyed NASS

By Chinelo Obogo Senior Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, has accused President Tinubu of promoting a crude ‘motor park’ style of politics that has destroyed Nigeria’s political institutions. Speaking during his state of the nation address in Lagos, themed: ‘Let the people know the truth and the country is […] The post Bakare lambasts Tinubu, says his ‘motor park’ politics has destroyed NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Insecurity: Nigeria reaching breaking point, gradually becoming national morgue –Bishop Kukah

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has raised concerns about the state of affairs in Nigeria, particularly the activities of bandits and other armed non-state actors that have exacerbated insecurity challenges in Nigeria. Bishop Kukah, in an Easter message, tilted: ‘Mr. President, please bring us down from […] The post Insecurity: Nigeria reaching breaking point, gradually becoming national morgue –Bishop Kukah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Federal Gov’t Partners NGO To Empower 1,000 Youths On Shoemaking, Maintenance

At least 1,000 Nigerian youths are set to benefit from a shoemaking and maintenance training programme organised by the office of the special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on capacity development, Alhaji Sadiq Rabiu, in partnership with Reality Youth for Good Leadership and Support Initiative. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi yesterday, the deputy executive director […]

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2 h. ago Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya’s reclaims Guinness World Record title for 64

  Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya, founder of the nonprofit Chess in Slums Africa, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for achieving the longest chess marathon.   Onakoya accomplished the 64-hour marathon feat in New York City’s Times Square alongside American chess player Shawn Martinez. He played non-stop  from April 17 to April […] The post Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya’s reclaims Guinness World Record title for 64-hour chess marathon   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Agricultural Commodity Associations Unite To Boost Food Security

The leadership of various Agricultural Commodity Associations in Nigeria convened in Abuja for their inaugural joint meeting, where they reaffirmed their commitment to advancing food security and national development through strategic collaboration. The high-level meeting over the weekend brought together key stakeholders nationwide, including Engr. Aminu Muhammad, President of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria […]

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5 h. ago Competition key to unlocking growth in downstream oil sector –Experts

By Adewale Sanyaolu   The Nigerian downstream petroleum sector is navigating one of its most challenging eras in recent history, marked by persistent underperformance and dwindling investor confidence that continue to cast a shadow over its potential. Indeed, consistent low margins have disrupted the market, forcing many to either shutdown or scale down operations in […] The post Competition key to unlocking growth in downstream oil sector –Experts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigeria, UK seal pact to boost gas sector regulatory framework

By Adewale Sanyaolu   The federal government and the United Kingdom are collaborating to enhance regulatory innovation and capacity development in Nigeria’s gas sector, with a focus on domestic utilisation, regional energy integration, gas-to-power projects, expansion of infrastructure through targeted investment and innovation, including pipelines and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) networks. The strategic partnership was […] The post Nigeria, UK seal pact to boost gas sector regulatory framework appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 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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6 h. ago Easter: CP orders adequate security at Benue worship centres

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As Christians in Benue and all over the world celebrate the 2025 Easter,  Commissioner of Police, Benue State command, Steve Yabanet has ordered the deployment of adequate security around public places especially worship centres. The CP, in a statement  by Benue  State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),CSP Catherine Anene, felicitated  with […] The post Easter: CP orders adequate security at Benue worship centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NPSA decries spate of insecurity, says root cause is politics

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) has decried the spate of insecurity in the country, blaming it on exclusive politics, which has continued to ignore a large segment of the population. NPSA President,  Hassan Saliu, in a statement on behalf of the association titled:‘’The Alarming State of Insecurity in Nigeria’’, stated […] The post NPSA decries spate of insecurity, says root cause is politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago GOtv Boxing Night 33: Badoo vows to knockout Coffi, win N1m prize

Teen boxing sensation, Raheem “Badoo” Animashaun has vowed that his Beninois opponent, Gbodja Jean Coffi, will not go beyond three rounds when they meet at GOtv Boxing Night 33 on Saturday at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Lagos’ Teslim Balogun Stadium. Their fight is one of the seven lined up at the event, […] The post GOtv Boxing Night 33: Badoo vows to knockout Coffi, win N1m prize appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago President Federation Cup: NFF clears air on Bayelsa Utd protest against Nasarawa Utd

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked insinuations that it is unjustly protecting Nasarawa United in a petition filed by Bayelsa United over the two teams’ Round of 16 clash in the 2025 President Federation Cup competition. The encounter, which was played in Anyigba, Kogi State on Wednesday, April 16, saw the Prosperity Boys lose […] The post President Federation Cup: NFF clears air on Bayelsa Utd protest against Nasarawa Utd appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the growing insecurity in Plateau and Benue States is politically motivated. Speaking in Minna on Sunday, Vatsa claimed that the violence is being orchestrated to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that […] The post Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has disclosed that lawmakers are working on legislation to allow states to establish their own police forces, in response to Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. This development comes amidst increasing pressure on the federal government to decentralize policing and give states more authority in managing internal security. Bamidele, in a statement issued […] The post Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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