2 h. ago May Day: We refused to be overwhelmed by the challenges we inherited, Mutfwang tells Plateau workers

Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has declared that his administration will not be deterred by inherited challenges, stating, read more May Day: We refused to be overwhelmed by the challenges we inherited, Mutfwang tells Plateau workers

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2 h. ago Dele Momodu Will Dump Atiku When His Funding Stops – Olayinka

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to Nyesom Wike, has criticized Dele Momodu’s remarks about Atiku Abubakar’s potential 2027 bid. On Thursday, Olayinka claimed that Momodu’s loyalty to Atiku is financially motivated, stating, “Let Atiku stop paying, Oga Dele Momodu will move to the next victim.” He also dismissed Momodu’s comments about power-sharing, […] The post Dele Momodu Will Dump Atiku When His Funding Stops – Olayinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Workers’ Day: Your hard work won’t be in vain, Labour Party tells workers

From Okwe Obi, Abuja On International Workers’ Day, Thursday, May 1, the Labour Party (LP) of Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to championing the dignity, welfare, and rights of Nigerian workers, assuring them that their efforts will not be wasted. The party described workers as the “true architects of Nigeria’s survival” who must not be taken […] The post Workers’ Day: Your hard work won’t be in vain, Labour Party tells workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. 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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7 h. ago Don’t Sow Discord Between Alaafin, Ooni, Aide Tells Bloggers, Commentators

Bloggers and online commentators have been told to redirect their energies towards supporting Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi to address the relevant issues confronting the people of Yorubaland rather than causing disaffection between the two monarchs. LEADERSHIP recalls that controversies have trailed the refusal […]

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8 h. ago Focus On Governance, Not Politics — Diri Tells Bayelsa Officials

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa has issued a strong warning to his appointees, urging them to refrain from engaging in political activities ahead of the 2027 elections. Diri made the statement on Wednesday during the 162nd session of the Bayelsa Executive Council meeting in Yenagoa, stressing that any political appointee found participating in such activities […] The post Focus On Governance, Not Politics — Diri Tells Bayelsa Officials appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago “Fuji Music Is More Detailed Than Your Genre” – KS1 Malaika Tells Small Doctor

Veteran Fuji artist KS1 Malaika has reacted to Small Doctor’s claim that the Fuji music genre is fading. Information Nigeria had previously reported that the 28-year-old Fuji and Afro-pop artist stated that no new Fuji musician has achieved widespread recognition since the early 2000s. “I stand to be corrected. I feel Fuji music is dying […] The post “Fuji Music Is More Detailed Than Your Genre” – KS1 Malaika Tells Small Doctor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Adani Care Foundation lights up Ezeagu with free medical care, food aid

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu   It was a day of joy and celebration at Amube Evuazu autonomous community in Obeleagu Umana, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as over 500 less privileged residents benefited from a free medical outreach and food support initiative organized by the Adani Care Foundation. The event, which was held […] The post Adani Care Foundation lights up Ezeagu with free medical care, food aid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Wike’s aide Olayinka slams Dele Momodu as Atiku’s paid ally amid PDP crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faced heightened internal strife on Wednesday, April 30, as Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, launched a fierce attack on PDP chieftain and Ovation Magazine publisher Dele Momodu. In a statement, Olayinka accused Momodu […] The post Wike’s aide Olayinka slams Dele Momodu as Atiku’s paid ally amid PDP crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed appoints 168 aides across 20 LGAs

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved the appointment of 168 aides to enhance governance across the state’s 20 local government areas (LGAs). The appointees include Principal Special Assistants (PSAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), Special Assistants (SAs), and Personal Assistants (PAs), selected based on merit, experience, political background, and leadership […] The post Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed appoints 168 aides across 20 LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Edo revokes appointments of three traditional rulers, reinstates Danesi

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Executive Council has revoked the appointments of three traditional rulers and reinstated one. The decisions, announced by Secretary to the State Government Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., affect rulers in Etsako West and Etsako East Local Government Areas (LGAs). The council revoked Umoru Inusa Umoru’s appointment as Aidenogie of […] The post Edo revokes appointments of three traditional rulers, reinstates Danesi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Nigeria Makes Strides Toward HIV Epidemic Control Amid Funding Freeze

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), has reported progress in Nigeria’s fight against HIV in the first quarter of 2025. The Director and National Coordinator of NASCP, Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, noted that the developments aligned with the Coordinating Minister of Health’s four-point […]

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24 h. ago Nigeria Makes Strides Toward HIV Epidemic Control Amid Funding Pause

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), has reported progress in Nigeria’s fight against HIV in the first quarter of 2025. The Director and National Coordinator of NASCP, Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, noted that the developments align with the Coordinating Minister of Health’s four-point […]

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25 h. ago Court convicts blogger for cyberbullying MFM founder, Dr Olukoya

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos has convicted a blogger, Adewale Ajimisogbe, for cyberbullying and libelling the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Olukoya. Ajimisogbe pleaded guilty to the charges following a plea bargain agreement he entered into with the police. He, […] The post Court convicts blogger for cyberbullying MFM founder, Dr Olukoya appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Individual linked to illegal arms procurement not  a serving member of UK Armed Forces – BHC 

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The British High Commission, Abuja, has said that the individual identified in recent Nigerian media reporting with regards to illegal arms procurement is not a serving member of the United Kingdom Armed Forces.  A spokesperson from the British High Commission stated this in a terse statement issued in Abuja and made […] The post Individual linked to illegal arms procurement not  a serving member of UK Armed Forces – BHC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Nigeria’s Reparations Debate Gains Momentum As Experts Call For Justice Beyond Aid

A compelling panel discussion held in Nigeria on April 26, 2025, has reignited the conversation around reparations for colonial injustices inflicted by the United Kingdom. Hosted by Trust TV News, the televised event brought together leading voices to deliberate on what reparations truly mean for Nigeria, a nation deeply scarred by transatlantic slavery and colonial […]

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29 h. ago Court Convicts Blogger For Cyberbullying MFM Founder Olukoya

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted a blogger, Adewale Ajimisogbe, for cyberbullying the founder of the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Olukoya. Ajimisogbe pleaded guilty to the charges following a plea bargain agreement he entered into with the Police. He, along with a former MFM […]

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33 h. ago Gov Bala Mohammed Appoints 168 Aides For Inclusive Governance

Governor of Bauchi State Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has approved the appointments of 168 aides into the services of the government. The new appointees, according to the Government House press statement, included  Principal Special Assistants (PSA), Senior Special Assistants (SSA), Special Assistants (SA) and Personal Assistants (PA). The statement signed by the special adviser to the […]

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43 h. ago Presidential aide urges young women to enter politics, pursue public office

From Adesuwa Tsan Ms Rinsola Abiola, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, has urged young Nigerian women to actively participate in politics and public service to drive societal change. Speaking at the Beyond Boundaries Young Women’s Leadership Conference at the Presidential Banquet Hall, Abuja, she encouraged women to shift from advocacy […] The post Presidential aide urges young women to enter politics, pursue public office appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago All Encumbrances To Investment Being Eliminated, VP Shettima Tells EU Delegation

The Nigerian government has reiterated its deep commitment to strategic partnership with the European Union (EU), as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) prepares to open its first West Africa office in Lagos. Nigeria officially became the EBRD’s 77th shareholder in February 2025, following the bank’s limited and incremental expansion to sub-Saharan Africa […]

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