96 m. ago FG begins distribution of 42,000 life jackets to boost waterway safety in riverine communities

From Idu Jude, Abuja To curb the growing incidence of boat mishaps on Nigeria’s inland waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday, launched the distribution of 42,000 life jackets across 12 riverine states. The official flag-off ceremony, which took place in Minna, Niger State, marks the beginning of a major […] The post FG begins distribution of 42,000 life jackets to boost waterway safety in riverine communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ‘It’s Fake News’, Presidency Denies Sack Of Defence, Power Ministers

The Presidency has condemned as false and dangerous a viral report claiming that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Ministers of Defence and Power, calling for immediate action against the spreaders of such misinformation. The story, first published by Phoenix Browser with the headline ‘BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Ministers of Defence and Power’, was swiftly debunked […]

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2 h. ago Nigeria to expand primary healthcare centres to 17,000 by 2027

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The federal government plans to increase the number of functional primary healthcare centres (PHCs) nationwide from 1,800 in 2023 to 17,000 by 2027. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, announced this on Tuesday, April 29, in Katsina during the fifth annual delegates meeting and general conference […] The post Nigeria to expand primary healthcare centres to 17,000 by 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Poor compliance drives corruption in government, says EFCC boss

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has identified poor compliance with best practices, rules, and regulations in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as a major driver of corruption in Nigeria. He made this remark on Tuesday while addressing a delegation from the National Agency for […] The post Poor compliance drives corruption in government, says EFCC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Japa syndrome: Kwara laments acute shortage of health workers

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Kwara State government has expressed alarm over its struggle to retain medical doctors amid the ongoing ‘Japa’ syndrome, the mass emigration of professionals draining Nigeria’s health sector. Speaking at a two-day inter-ministerial briefing in Ilorin on Tuesday, Dr Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, revealed […] The post Japa syndrome: Kwara laments acute shortage of health workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Ibadan serial investment fraudster Olaniyan Amos jailed for 63 years

From Sola Ojo, Abuja On Monday, April 28, Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan convicted and sentenced Olaniyan Gbenga Amos to 63 years in prison for multiple investment fraud. Amos was convicted alongside his firm, Detorrid Heritage Investment Limited, on 30-count charges prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the […] The post Ibadan serial investment fraudster Olaniyan Amos jailed for 63 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago EFCC investigates 30 arrested at Hustle Kingdom fraud school

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have begun investigating 30 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at a “Yahoo” training school, known as Hustle Kingdom (HK), in Benin City. The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, announced on Tuesday that the suspects were […] The post EFCC investigates 30 arrested at Hustle Kingdom fraud school appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Defectors Joining APC To Escape EFCC’s Prosecution — Ex Minister

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has attributed the recent wave of defections into the ruling All Progressives Congress to the need for protection over alleged corruption cases. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview with Channels Television, Dalung said that only Nigerians can decide such if an elected officeholder should defect to a […] The post Defectors Joining APC To Escape EFCC’s Prosecution — Ex Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Oborevwori, Okowa’s Move To APC Unmatched In Nigeria’s Political History – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as an unprecedented shift in Nigeria’s political history. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima during the formal reception of the defectors and […] The post Oborevwori, Okowa’s Move To APC Unmatched In Nigeria’s Political History – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tinubu approves redeployment of four perm secs to boost civil service efficiency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of four Federal Permanent Secretaries to enhance the Federal Civil Service’s operations and improve service delivery across key ministries. The move aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to boost efficiency and foster innovation in the civil service. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the […] The post Tinubu approves redeployment of four perm secs to boost civil service efficiency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s stability depends on Tinubu completing eight years – Okowa

By John Ogunsemore Barely a week after defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ifeanyi Okowa said President Bola Tinubu must complete eight years in office for the sake of Nigeria’s stability. The former Delta governor stated this during an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday. Elected in 2023, Tinubu is eligible for another […] The post Nigeria’s stability depends on Tinubu completing eight years – Okowa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Centre To Combat Immigration Document Fraud

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has disclosed the plan of the Federal Government to establish a centralised system targeted at tackling immigration and document fraud. Dr Tunji-Ojo who revealed this at a meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Home Affairs, David Hanson, alongside representatives from the UK Home Office, National […]

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7 h. ago Join Politics, Shape Nigeria’s Future, Presidency Tells Young Women

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has urged young Nigerian women to join politics and build careers in public service. This was also as she said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was committed to empowering young women. She made the call at the Beyond Boundaries Young […]

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8 h. ago Avoid greed — FG warns youth chiefs against misusing community funds

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Federal Government, through the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has warned traditional youth chiefs nationwide to avoid greed and misappropriating community development funds. The message was delivered by Chief Obinna Nwaka at a two-day national retreat of the Traditional Youth Chiefs Forum of Nigeria (TYCFN) in Lafia on Tuesday. […] The post Avoid greed — FG warns youth chiefs against misusing community funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FG introduces zinc rice varieties to improve food, nutrition safety

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced a breakthrough in the quest to improve food and nutrition safety in Nigeria.  read more FG introduces zinc rice varieties to improve food, nutrition safety

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9 h. ago IGP pledges international collaboration to fight transnational crime

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to inter-agency and international cooperation in combating transnational crime. Egbetokun made this pledge during a meeting with Lord David Hanson, UK Minister of State for Home Affairs, at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, on Tuesday. […] The post IGP pledges international collaboration to fight transnational crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat cybercrime, enabling real-time information sharing, coordinated intelligence gathering, and cooperative prosecution. The agreement was formalised on Tuesday in Abuja. Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, described the launch of the Joint Case […] The post FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement

From Idu Jude Abuja The federal government of Nigeria says it will put up a working committee to address the incessant road accidents on Nigerian roads caused by trailers and tankers. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali inaugurated the committee during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja recently, marking a strategic step toward addressing […] The post Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Rivers NBA Tackles Sole Administrator Ibas For Querying Branch Chairman

Chairmen of the eight branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Rivers State have strongly condemned a recent query issued to the Port Harcourt Branch chairman of NBA, Cordelia Eke, by the Administrator of the State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), through the State’s Ministry of Justice. The query which was signed by the […]

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11 h. ago 41,000 Underage Candidates Sit 2025 UTME Despite Age Restriction

Over 41,000 candidates below the age of 16 were among the more than two million registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), despite the age restriction for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Real-time data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration dashboard on Tuesday revealed that 41,027 underage candidates were part […]

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