60 m. ago PICTORIAL: APC Govs Visit Buhari In Kaduna, Applaud His Support For Tinubu 

  By Isaiah Benjamin, Aza Msue and Nonye Ekwenugo, Kaduna   The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum who is also the Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma has extolled former President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting President Bola Tinubu. Uzodimma also declared that the ruling APC is the largest political party in […]

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85 m. ago EU pledges €300m to support Nigeria’s fight against terrorism

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts in preventing and countering violent extremism, with a read more EU pledges €300m to support Nigeria’s fight against terrorism

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2 h. ago Edo: Okpebholo approves payment of gratuities to state pensioners 

By Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved gratuity payments for pensioners owed since 2012. He aims to ease the struggles of retired civil servants. The state government has started with N1 billion as the first batch, promising to clear all debts from past administrations. Governor Okpebholo stressed his focus on retirees’ […] The post Edo: Okpebholo approves payment of gratuities to state pensioners  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Journalists injured, arrested, as police confront protesters in Rivers

By Tony John, Port Harcourt A journalist from a popular privately owned radio station in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is in pain from a dislocated leg. This happened on Monday when police officers used tear gas on protesting youths. Another journalist, working for a prominent television station, was arrested during the protest’s peak. He was […] The post Journalists injured, arrested, as police confront protesters in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago CCYM Asks Federal Gov’t To Reign In TikToker Seaking For Insulting Christian Clerics

The President of the Concerned Christian Youth Movement (CCYM), Dr. Paul Adama, has called on the relevant authorities to urgently curtail a TikToker, known as Seaking, from insulting respected Christian leaders, warning that if left unchecked, it could escalate into a religious crisis. In a statement released on Monday, Dr. Adama emphasised the importance of […]

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3 h. ago Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has promised to tackle fake support groups across the state. Prince Clement Asanye, Special Assistant to the Governor on APC Support Groups Matters, shared this in Calabar. He said the government knows these groups pretend to be supporters. Yet, their actions harm peace, stability, and unity […] The post Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Youth Minister Backs Peaceful Protests, Calls For Responsibility In Demonstrations

Based on the ongoing nationwide protests, the Federal Government has expressed its support for the right of citizens, especially young people, to peacefully demonstrate and voice their grievances. Acknowledging the importance of free expression in a democratic society, the government affirmed that protests are a crucial avenue for addressing concerns. However, the government issued a […] The post Youth Minister Backs Peaceful Protests, Calls For Responsibility In Demonstrations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Alumni Association Rallies Support For New Alaafin, Harps On Unity

The National Old Student Association, Alaafin High School, Oyo (NOSA-AHSO) has called on the Oyomesi, the good people of Yorubaland including sons and daughters of Oyo Town to rally behind the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. The association’s president, Engr. Muideen Aruna, while congratulating the monarch on his ascension to the […]

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5 h. ago Senate leader donates vehicles, wheelchairs to Ekiti disabled children centre

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti. A statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday by the Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor, Yinka Oyebode, stated that the Senate Leader’s gesture was in support of Governor Biodun Read More

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7 h. ago Nigeria Expresses Interest In Bidding For 2030 Commonwealth Games

Nigeria has officially expressed its interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Abuja poised to be the host city. The announcement followed the Nigeria Olympic Committee’s (NOC) confirmation that they have successfully met the March 28 deadline for submission of interest. The spokesperson for the NOC, Tony Nezianya, in a statement released on […]

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7 h. ago NDSF: Enabulele praises Team Edo for displaying resilience, consistency

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), ongoing in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has brought together over 3,400 athletes from the nine Niger Delta states, including Edo State. As the event nears its close on April 8, 2025, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, has lauded Team […] The post NDSF: Enabulele praises Team Edo for displaying resilience, consistency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has donated N50 million to support the families of vigilantes killed and those injured during an attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits on Sunday, April 6. The governor made the announcement on Monday during a condolence visit to Yola District in Augie Local Government Area, […] The post Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Kaduna rep secures N1bn for theatre classroom, hostel rehabilitation

The lawmaker representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Hon. Dan Amos, says he has secured N1 billion in the 2025 national budget for the construction of a theatre classroom and the rehabilitation of hostels at the Kaduna State College of Nursing, Kafanchan. Amos, who chairs the House Committee on House Services, disclosed this on Sunday while speaking Read More

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9 h. ago Netanyahu meets Trump, seeks tariffs truce, Gaza, Iran support

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington on Monday to meet Donald Trump, whom he will likely ask for a reprieve from US tariffs while seeking further backing on Iran and Gaza. Netanyahu becomes the first foreign leader to meet Trump in the US capital since the “Liberation Day” tariffs announcement sent global markets Read More

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12 h. ago World Health Day: Aid cuts threaten progress on ending maternal deaths, UN warns

The United Nations has warned that recent cuts in global health aid could reverse decades of progress in reducing maternal deaths, even as a new report shows fewer women are dying during pregnancy and childbirth than in the early 2000s. In a report released to mark World Health Day on Sunday, the UN revealed that Read More

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12 h. ago Planned Protest: “No To Chaos, Channel Your Energy Towards Building Nigeria” – Northern Group Tells Organisers

Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to join hands in building the country, saying that the region won’t be part of any planned nationwide protest against government. The group warned that such demonstrations could trigger more unrest and destabilise the nation’s economy. Speaking in a statement on Sunday, the group’s President, Isah […] The post Planned Protest: “No To Chaos, Channel Your Energy Towards Building Nigeria” – Northern Group Tells Organisers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago ‘No to chaos,’ Northern youths disown planned nationwide protest

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has distanced itself from the planned nationwide protest tagged Take-It-Back, warning that such demonstrations could inflame tensions and destabilise the country. President of the group, Isah Abubakar, in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, said while the council acknowledges the frustrations of many young Nigerians, it believes that Read More

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14 h. ago Kano: Police to obtain statement from Sanusi over Sallah day tragedy

By Christopher Oji The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its earlier invitation to Alhaji Lamido Sanusi in connection with the unfortunate incident in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The police had warned the former CBN governor and Ado Bayero not to cause Mayhem and public disturbance on Sallah Day, but […] The post Kano: Police to obtain statement from Sanusi over Sallah day tragedy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Pepecoin, Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Face Further Downslides As Meme Season Ends Whilst Remittix Could 100x By August

The meme coin movement faces a slowdown due to multiple market cycles which were sustained by enthusiasm for hype and online virality. The meme coins Pepecoin (PEPE) Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB lose support from culture-based momentum and speculative price action because their market demand decreases,  and price charts stagnate along with rising doubts Read More

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20 h. ago Reps plan committee for Rivers, warns administrator against making laws

The House of Representatives has reminded the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), that he does not have the constitutional mandate or power to make laws for the running of the oil-rich state. The House stated this against the backdrop of the administrator’s plan to come up with a fresh budget, Read More

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