3 h. ago Drug war: First Lady Senator Tinubu, UNODC, Marwa task states on community

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and participants at a national workshop for Nigeria’s Governors Spouses Forum, have charged state governments to embrace and entrench community-based interventions that will curb the impact of the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking at the grassroots in line with the […] The post Drug war: First Lady Senator Tinubu, UNODC, Marwa task states on community-based interventions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NGX records highest daily rally in May as Nestle fuels N1.04trn gain

Nigeria’s equities market recorded its highest daily gain since the beginning of this month as Nestle Nigeria fuelled record N1.04trillion read more NGX records highest daily rally in May as Nestle fuels N1.04trn gain

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8 h. ago Aviation delegates in Brazil to facilitate aircraft Leasing, direct air link with Nigeria, South America

From Sola Ojo, Abuja In furtherance to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to establish a direct air route between Nigeria and South America, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has arrived in Brazil on a strategic working visit. The Minister touched down in Brazil late yesterday, accompanied by the Director General […] The post Aviation delegates in Brazil to facilitate aircraft Leasing, direct air link with Nigeria, South America appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Domestic Airlines Operators Reduced As Economic Headwinds Stagnate Passenger Traffic

The number of Domestic airline operators operating in the nation’s aviation sector has reduced from 23 to 12 in the last few years. Also, passenger traffic has refused to grow beyond 15 million in the last two years, as aviation experts cite economic headwinds, among other factors fueling the stagnation. LEADERSHIP gathered that aside from […]

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20 h. ago Student loan: NELFUND concerned over low participation of students from south

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said it’s concerned with low participation of students from the south-south, south east regions in the students’ loan programme. NELFUND, at a meeting of stakeholders in Abuja, on Monday, said that available data indicated that students in these regions are not indicating interest in the programme, […] The post Student loan: NELFUND concerned over low participation of students from south-south, south east appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Gas Transition Reducing Cost Of Manufacturing In Nigeria, Says Firm

  Despite the consistent market demand for essential goods, Nigerian manufacturers face significant power challenges. However, transitioning from the unstable grid supply to gas plants, is helping manufacturers reduce the cost of doing business. Executive director at Kitchen Vegetable Oil, Ifeyinwa C. Udeagbala, said the high cost of grid power and the instability of the […]

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21 h. ago Evaluating Transparent Pricing Models To Maximize Currency Gains

When looking for the best forex broker in Nigeria, the level of transparency in pricing models is crucial for achieving optimal currency gains. Nigeria’s dynamic financial environment, shaped by regional economic shifts and global market trends, makes it vital for traders to partner with a brokerage that offers clear and honest fee structures. This ensures […]

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22 h. ago Manufacturer sees costs fall by half since transitioning to gas plants

Despite the consistent market demand for essential goods, Nigerian manufacturers face significant power challenges. One manufacturer is addressing this issue read more Manufacturer sees costs fall by half since transitioning to gas plants

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22 h. ago Defection fallout: Human rights war in Delta as activist slams Oborevwori’s ex

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri A war of words has erupted within the human rights community in Delta State following the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This came as Comrade Tega Shalokpe, National Coordinator of the Foundation For Right Advocate, yesterday, sharply criticized […] The post Defection fallout: Human rights war in Delta as activist slams Oborevwori’s ex-Aide over criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Deadly airstrikes hit hospital, market in South Sudan as fears of civil war grow

At least seven people have been killed and 20 others injured after a hospital and a local market were bombed read more Deadly airstrikes hit hospital, market in South Sudan as fears of civil war grow

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25 h. ago Boko Haram: Buni assures support to security agencies after Yobe village attacks

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has reiterated his commitment to support the security agencies following recent deadly attacks. read more Boko Haram: Buni assures support to security agencies after Yobe village attacks

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25 h. ago 5 days in DSS custody: Coalition protests continuous detention of human rights activists, Edokpayi, Orako

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin A coalition of civil society groups and human rights activists in Edo state on the platform of Civil Society Community Edo State, on Monday, protested the continued detention of two human rights activists, Kola Edokpayi and Hadson Orako. They were arrested by men of the Department of State Services (DSS) over […] The post 5 days in DSS custody: Coalition protests continuous detention of human rights activists, Edokpayi, Orako appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Ebonyi communal war: Nwifuru begins demarcation of disputed land

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru will, on Thursday this week, commence the process of demarcating the disputed land in Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. The people of Effium and Ezza-Effium have been at war since 2021 with many lives lost and properties worth billions of naira destroyed. Last […] The post Ebonyi communal war: Nwifuru begins demarcation of disputed land appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Storm capsizes boats in China’s Guizhou Province, killing 10, injuring 70

A sudden storm in China’s southwestern Guizhou province has capsized four boats on the Wu River, leaving 10 people dead read more Storm capsizes boats in China’s Guizhou Province, killing 10, injuring 70

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30 h. ago Ogun: Amuzu slams extortion of okada riders by Abeokuta South LG agents

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Toyin Amuzu has condemned the alleged extortion of commercial motorcycle riders in Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State, by local government agents. In a statement issued on Monday, May 5, in Abeokuta, Amuzu, the 2023 PDP House of Representatives candidate for Abeokuta South, described the agents’ […] The post Ogun: Amuzu slams extortion of okada riders by Abeokuta South LG agents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Property Dispute: Coalition Writes NJC, CJN Over Conduct Of Niger State Judge

  The Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), representing over 75 civil society groups, has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to probe alleged judicial misconduct by Justice Bilkisu Yusuf of the Niger State judiciary. National secretary of the coalition, Alhaji Ali Abacha, expressed concern over […]

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33 h. ago 56 CSOs demand Akpabio resign over 2019 electoral fraud ruling

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Fifty-six prominent Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step aside following a Court of Appeal ruling in Calabar on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, upholding the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban for electoral fraud in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial election. Ogban, the returning officer, […] The post 56 CSOs demand Akpabio resign over 2019 electoral fraud ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Firm Drags Mamuda Beverages To Court, Demands N1.6bn Damages

A manufacturing company and producer of Fearless Energy Drinks have sought N1.6 billion damages from Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited, the makers of Pop Power Energy Drinks, over allegations bordering on trademark infringement. Rite Foods, in a fresh suit filed by its team of lawyers led by Oyetola Oshobi, SAN, and Boonyameen Lawal, SAN, also sought […]

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34 h. ago Food insecurity to worsen as terrorists amplify bloody battle in North

…fear grips farmers ahead of rainy season As Boko Haram insurgents and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters read more Food insecurity to worsen as terrorists amplify bloody battle in North-East

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34 h. ago Positive Corporate Earnings Trigger N239bn Stock Market Gains In April

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation which represents the market value of all listed companies gained N239 billion in the month of April, 2025 as a result of positive corporate Earnings declared by some listed entities in the country. The overall market performance measure All-Share Index (ASI), which tracks the general market movement of all […]

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