2 h. ago You’re a priceless gift: Gov Mbah celebrates Jim Nwobodo at 85

Nwobodo: Mbah is a Success Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, at the weekend, led other who-is-who in the state to celebrate elder statesman and a former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo. Speaking during the 85th birthday anniversary celebration event in honour of Nwobodo at his Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu, country […] The post You’re a priceless gift: Gov Mbah celebrates Jim Nwobodo at 85 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Benue/Zamfara: You Can’t Shield State Assemblies From Accountability, Group Tells Speakers

The Citizens Coalition for Transparency and Accountability (CCTA) has strongly condemned the recent stance of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, who rejected the summons issued by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions to the Speakers of the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly. In a statement released on […]

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4 h. ago Mining Office Generates N6.95bn From Reforms, Digitisation In Q1

The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has announced a revenue of over N6.95 billion for the first quarter of 2025, which it attributed to sweeping reforms, full digitisation, and a firm push for transparency in the solid minerals sector. Speaking in an interview with journalists in Abuja, Director General of MCO, Engr. Obadiah Simon-Nkom, said […]

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5 h. ago I Won’t Accept Political Appointments Or Run For Office Again – Pat Utomi

Professor Pat Utomi has announced that he will no longer contest for public office or accept any government appointment in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview with news men, Utomi said his focus is now on the well-being of future generations, not political ambitions or contracts. “Let me state clearly, I will not run for public […] The post I Won’t Accept Political Appointments Or Run For Office Again – Pat Utomi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Defecting with another party’s mandate, a political sin, says Kwankwaso

From Desmond Mgboh Kano The leader of the New Nigeria People Party, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso has accused the members of the NNPP that recently defected to the APC of betraying the party and the masses that brought them to power. He spoke at his Bompai residence in Kano State. when he received supporters of Senator […] The post Defecting with another party’s mandate, a political sin, says Kwankwaso appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Kwankwaso Blasts Kawu Sumaila, Others For Betraying Kano NNPP

National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has lashed out at politicians who switched political allegiance after gaining power through popular support, describing such defections as the “greatest political sin.” Speaking in Kano State during a welcome ceremony for new NNPP members from […]

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7 h. ago “We’ll Survive Defection Crisis Affecting Our Party” — PDP’s Chieftain Insists

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has insisted that the major opposition party is well positioned to face current defection crisis currently affecting the party. Mr. Sowunmi’s statement is coming, following some political big names, leaving PDP for ruling All Progressives Congress. The Ogun State’s based politician questioned the panic surrounding the […] The post “We’ll Survive Defection Crisis Affecting Our Party” — PDP’s Chieftain Insists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Youth empowerment key to Nigeria’s security – Shoga tells Imo stakeholders

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Meaningful youth empowerment is the most effective tool for tackling insecurity in Nigeria, the Director General of the City Boy Movement, Mr. Oluwatosin Francis Shoga, has said. Speaking at the Imo State Youth Stakeholders’ Security Summit held in Owerri on Friday, Shoga emphasized that equipping young people with skills, financial access, […] The post Youth empowerment key to Nigeria’s security – Shoga tells Imo stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Ebonyi Commissioner Demands Igbokwe’s Apology Over Profiling

The Ebonyi State commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Mr Jude Okpor, has called on the former spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, Mr Joe Igbokwe to apologise to the people of Ebonyi State over what he described as negative profiling of Ebonyi State and its people. In a statement, Mr Okpor […]

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8 h. ago Security Of Life, Property, My Administration’s Priority – Ibas

The sole administrator Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has declared that the security of life and property is the priority of his administration in the state. Ibas made the declaration yesterday at Eberi, headquarters of Omuma local government area of the state during a stakeholders’ engagement with the people of the area. The […]

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10 h. ago Bridging Innovation And Agriculture: Hack4Livestock Invites Nigerians To Reimagine The Future Of Livestock

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, in collaboration with AI Collective, is proud to announce the launch of Hack4Livestock, a groundbreaking national hackathon aimed at revolutionizing Nigeria’s livestock sector through technology and innovation. This initiative comes at a critical time when Nigeria’s livestock industry, which contributes over 5% to the nation’s GDP […]

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11 h. ago Encroachment on legislative independence, threat to democracy – CSSLN

By Oluseye Ojo The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN), Adebo Ogundoyin, has warned that encroachment on state legislative independence could set a precedent that could threaten the foundation of democracy in the country. He gave the warning following the recent summons by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, […] The post Encroachment on legislative independence, threat to democracy – CSSLN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Cynthia Osajibenedict speaks on deep, emotional stories about people’s hidden lives in new book

Popular Nigerian author Cynthia ‘Tasha’ Osajibenedict has released her fourth book, titled If These Eyes Could Talk. The new novel read more Cynthia Osajibenedict speaks on deep, emotional stories about people’s hidden lives in new book

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14 h. ago Insecurity, killings may lead to Nigeria’s disintegration –Pogu, MBF leader

•Reason communities should take up arms to defend themselves President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Dr Bitrus Pogu, has lashed out at some people he claims are exploiting ignorance and using religion and ethnicity to unleash terror on Nigerians. He warned that if something was not done very urgently, the country might go the […] The post Insecurity, killings may lead to Nigeria’s disintegration –Pogu, MBF leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Nosy neighbour leads police to children isolated for years by COVID

Police in Oviedo, Spain, recently rescued three young children who had been isolated in a house for over three years by their parents, who seemed obsessed with keeping them from getting infected with the coronavirus. People usually complain about nosy neighbours who can’t seem to mind their own business, but one woman in Oviedo, Spain, […] The post Nosy neighbour leads police to children isolated for years by COVID-paranoid parents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Coalition Targets 2.5m Jobs Under ‘Ndigbo 2035’ Southeast Devt Plan

A coalition of Ndigbo at home and in the Diaspora is set to unveil a sustainable development plan for the Southeast known as Ndigbo Workable Development Goals – 2035 (Ndigbo-2035), aimed at creating 2.5 million new jobs and lifting 5 million people out of poverty. This was disclosed by its programme director, Rev. Chidi Jacob, […]

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14 h. ago ELECTRICITY SUPPLY Nigerians Outside Band ‘A’ Now Live In Darkness

Electricity consumers in the lower bands across Nigeria have accused the power Distribution Companies (DisCos) of neglect and plunging them into constant darkness. They alleged that, unlike the situation before those in Band ‘A’ were placed on higher rates, they had access to power supply for some hours daily. However, they lamented that the situation […]

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14 h. ago Pope Leo XIV Cautions Church Against Love Of Pleasure, Money

The new Pope, Leo XIV, has called for the Catholic Church to “desperately” counter lack of faith in his first mass at the Vatican yesterday. Speaking the day after he was elected as the 267th Pope and first US leader of the church, he warned that people were turning away from faith and instead to […]

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15 h. ago Liverpool faces Arsenal, Newcastle tackles Chelsea to air on GOtv

The Premier League continues this weekend with a full slate of fixtures that could dramatically reshape the race for European places. While champions Liverpool host second-placed Arsenal in Sunday’s showpiece match, the most consequential tie in terms of the top-five battle sees Newcastle United face Chelsea. All matches will be broadcast live on GOtv. The […] The post Liverpool faces Arsenal, Newcastle tackles Chelsea to air on GOtv appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago BREAKING: Three Kebbi Senators meet Tinubu, declare defection to APC

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Three serving senators from Kebbi State-Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South)-all elected on People’s Democratic Party (PDP) platform, have officially declared their intention to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House […] The post BREAKING: Three Kebbi Senators meet Tinubu, declare defection to APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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