39 h. ago Charismatic Bishops hail Soludo for providing good governance in Anambra

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Members of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have hailed Governor Chukwuma Soludo for restoring good governance in all sectors in Anambra State through quality infrastructure and the restoration of public order. Bishop Mike Chukwudum, Overseer, Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter who spoke on behalf of the […] The post Charismatic Bishops hail Soludo for providing good governance in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago SGF urges religious leaders to foster unity, peaceful existence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has called on religious leaders to actively collaborate with the Federal Government to promote national unity and peaceful coexistence, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Receiving a delegation led by Chairman of the Northern Pentecostal and Charismatic Bishops […] The post SGF urges religious leaders to foster unity, peaceful existence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Oyebanji pledges to restore Ekiti workers’ dignity at Workers’ Day 2025

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing workers’ dignity and providing a conducive civic space during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, May 1, themed “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship”. He emphasised, “This administration has endeavoured to fulfil its critical […] The post Oyebanji pledges to restore Ekiti workers’ dignity at Workers’ Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Workers’ Day: Kebbi workers have reasons to celebrate – Governor’s aide

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Zuru, Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on Communication and Strategy, has stated that workers in Kebbi have every reason to celebrate Workers’ Day 2025 due to Governor Nasir Idris’s efforts to provide a conducive working environment for maximum productivity. In a statement issued in Birnin […] The post Workers’ Day: Kebbi workers have reasons to celebrate – Governor’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 37 Visually Impaired Candidates Sit For 2025 UTME At Bauchi Centre

A total of 37 visually impaired candidates participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the Bauchi special JAMB Centre, held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Yelwa Campus. The special JAMB centre is part of the federal government’s effort to provide equal opportunities for persons with special needs to achieve their […]

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1 week ago Zamfara: UNDP applauds Governor Lawal’s commitment to projects’ counterpart funding

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised Governor Dauda Lawal for his commitment to providing counterpart funding for a number of projects to benefit the people of Zamfara State. The UNDP Head of the North-West Nigeria Office, Ashraf Usman, spoke on Wednesday at the launch of the North-West Prevention Facility Project in Gusau. According […] The post Zamfara: UNDP applauds Governor Lawal’s commitment to projects’ counterpart funding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago UNDP Hails Gov Lawal, Says Zamfara Gov’t Exemplary To Others On Counterpart Funding

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised Governor Dauda Lawal for his commitment to providing counterpart funding to benefit the people of Zamfara State. On Wednesday, the UNDP launched the North-West Prevention Facility Project at the Garba Nadama Hall at the State Secretariat, Gusau, the State capital. A statement by the spokesperson of the […]

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2 w. ago Poverty Eradication: Jigawa Govt Engages 170 Youths In Agriculture

As part of its commitment to tackling poverty and promoting self-reliance, the Birninkudu local government in Jigawa State has provided land and agricultural inputs to over 170 youths engaged in agribusiness. Speaking at a ceremony to celebrate the beneficiaries and showcase their harvested wheat, the local government council chairman, Hon. Muhammad Uba, said the programme […]

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2 w. ago Farmers urge National Assembly to fund TELA maize with constituency projects

Byline: Noah Ebije, Kaduna Nigerian farmers have urged the federal government and the National Assembly to allocate constituency project funds to provide high-quality seeds, particularly TELA maize, to reduce maize imports. Smallholder farmers, facing challenges accessing improved seeds, criticise the misuse of lawmakers’ constituency allowances on infrastructure with minimal impact on food security. Shehu Usman, […] The post Farmers urge National Assembly to fund TELA maize with constituency projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kogi clarifies security operations in western senatorial districts

The Sun The Kogi State government has provided details on recent security operations in Mopamuro, Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu, and Lokoja Local Government Areas. The operations, conducted by a combined team of security agencies, targeted criminal elements threatening the state’s peace. Security forces engaged bandits in intense gunfire, disrupting their activities. “The camps of the bandits suffered […] The post Kogi clarifies security operations in western senatorial districts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bauchi Assembly Seeks Relief Materials For Victims Of Windstorm

Bauchi State House of Assembly, has urged the state government to provide relief materials to victims of recent windstorm in Mansur, Yalo, Futuk, Digare and other neighboring villages in Alkaleri local government area. The House said this would improve the standard of living of the windstorm victims and give them a sense of belonging. Speaker […]

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2 w. ago Buni Commissions Solar Power Plant In Yobe Varsity Teaching Hospital

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has commissioned a solar PV plant for the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH) Damaturu. The project was undertaken by the Federal Ministry of Power to complement the state government’s effort in providing uninterrupted power supply through renewable energy for high quality service in the hospital. The governor was […]

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3 w. ago Namadi warns Jigawa farmers against diverting subsidised inputs

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has warned farmers against diverting subsidised agricultural inputs provided by the government across the State. It could be recalled that the governor’s warning against diverting inputs is consistent with previous statements. In April, he warned against the diversion of fertilizer meant for farmers, emphasising that anyone found culpable would be Read More

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3 w. ago Foundation Provides Free UTME Forms For Underprivileged Students In Lagos

A non-governmental organisation, Charity Ayo Foundation, has provided free Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms to some students in the Maya Community of Ikorodu, Lagos State. The founder of the Charity Ayo Foundation, Miss Charity Olaifa, stated that the organisation aimed to sponsor students from Maya Community Senior Grammar School to take the exam to […]

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