37 m. ago Julia Nneji petitions IGP, demands retraction, apology for declaring her wanted

By John Ogunsemore Ihuoma Julia Nneji has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding a retraction, within 48 hours, of a “Wanted Person” declaration made on her by the Nigerian Police Force, through the National Cyber Crime Centre, Abuja (NPF-NCCC). Nneji, daughter of ABC Transport founder Frank Nneji, also demanded a written apology […] The post Julia Nneji petitions IGP, demands retraction, apology for declaring her wanted appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago The ethics of Generative AI: What African boards need to know

Harnessing Generative AI Responsibly: A Guide for African Boards Generative AI is reshaping industries, economies, and governance at a pace read more The ethics of Generative AI: What African boards need to know

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3 h. ago FG restates commitment to modernising public broadcast assets

From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the President Bola Tinubu administration to the modernisation and transformation of Nigeria’s media and broadcasting landscape. Speaking at the sixth edition of the 2025 ministerial press briefing series held at the National Press Centre, Abuja, yesterday, […] The post FG restates commitment to modernising public broadcast assets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Court orders Nasarawa United to compensate late Martins’ family

Five years after the death of former Nasarawa United player, Chineme Martins, during a Nigeria Professional Football League game in 2020, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has nailed the club, the league, and the Nigeria Football Federation over the player’s demise, The PUNCH reports. Martins died at the age of 23 after collapsing during Read More

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8 h. ago Shehu Sani warns Tinubu against tribal favouritism in governance

A former lawmaker and human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, has issued a strong warning to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to avoid the pitfalls of tribal favouritism in governance. Speaking on recent criticisms aimed at the Tinubu-led government, Sani said this during a live broadcast on Channels TV’s “Politics Today” on Thursday. He questioned Read More

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11 h. ago Women minister hails historic female leadership of Anele in Army, Abudu in global media

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a landmark moment for women’s advancement in Nigeria, Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has congratulated Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyinyechi Appolonia on her historic appointment as the Nigerian Army’s Acting Director of Public Relations—the first woman ever to hold the position in the institution’s over 50-year history. The minister also […] The post Women minister hails historic female leadership of Anele in Army, Abudu in global media appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigeria investigating Truecaller, TikTok over data processing — NDPC boss

NDPC partners with health ministry to strengthen data protection in healthcare From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said it is currently investigating global platforms like Truecaller and TikTok over their handling of Nigerian citizens’ data. NCDPC also said that it has intensified efforts to secure sensitive information within the country’s healthcare […] The post Nigeria investigating Truecaller, TikTok over data processing — NDPC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago 150 Million Nigerians Now Have Access To Stable Power Supply – Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu, has claimed that 150 million Nigerians now have access to uninterrupted electricity, while 80 million still lack reliable power. Speaking on Thursday during the 2025 Ministerial Sectoral Update Conference in Abuja, Adelabu explained that the country  is making significant progress in power generation and distribution. He attributed the feat to […] The post 150 Million Nigerians Now Have Access To Stable Power Supply – Adelabu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Power Generation Hits Historic 6,003mw Under Tinubu — Minister

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that Nigeria achieved a remarkable power generation capacity of 6,003 megawatts on March 2, 2025, under the administration of President Bola Tinubu — marking the highest level ever recorded in the country’s history. According to him, the feat was followed by a peak generation evacuation of 5,801.44 […]

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16 h. ago I Won’t Contest Ebonyi APC Structure With Gov Nwifuru, Says Umahi

The immediate-past governor of Ebonyi State and serving Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has maintained that he had no plan to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) structure with Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, ahead of the party congresses in the State. Senator Umahi noted that Governor Nwifuru remains the undisputable leader of the […]

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17 h. ago Oyo Ministry of Works clarifies removal of illegal structures on Ojoo

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transport has clarified the demolition of structures along the Ojoo-Akinyele Interchange, stating it aligns with Federal Ministry of Works directives on the Right of Way (ROW) for federal roads. In a statement by Commissioner Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, the Ministry noted that the […] The post Oyo Ministry of Works clarifies removal of illegal structures on Ojoo-Akinyele Interchange appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Water minister urges more investments in irrigation to tackle climate change, food crisis

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has stressed the need for partnerships and greater investment in irrigation to tackle climate change, population growth, and food insecurity. The minister made this known at the 6th African Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID) Conference, which concluded with an award ceremony on […] The post Water minister urges more investments in irrigation to tackle climate change, food crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago ‘Foreign Forces Want To Plunge Nigeria Into Civil War’, Fani

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau State and other parts of Northern Nigeria, blaming what he described as “foreign elements” for orchestrating violence aimed at destabilising Nigeria. In a video circulating on social media, Fani-Kayode claimed that the perpetrators of the ongoing violence were not […]

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21 h. ago FG, Niger foreign minister meet amid tension between nations

Nigeria’s foreign ministers and Niger met on Wednesday and both parties held talks on cross-border security, terrorism and economic cooperation. The meeting was held amid tensions between the two neighbours since the July 2023 coup in Niger. Earlier this month, Nigeria renewed calls for the release of Niger’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, who is being […] The post FG, Niger foreign minister meet amid tension between nations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Industrialists seek govt., employers’ support to tackle brain

Layo Bakare-Okeowo, President, FAE Group, has urged employers to support government to reduce brain drain by incentivising and encouraging the read more Industrialists seek govt., employers’ support to tackle brain-drain

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21 h. ago Skitmaker Mr Macaroni Revives Tinubu’s 2014 Tweets To Slam Current Leadership

Popular Nigerian skitmaker and activist Adebowale Adedayo who is popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has reignited political discourse on social media after replying to a series of old tweets made by President Bola Tinubu in 2014, during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. The tweets, originally posted when Tinubu was a vocal opposition leader under the All […]

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22 h. ago Taskforce recovers drugs, cash in Lagos estate, market raids

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Taskforce has arrested 20 individuals in a targeted enforcement operation against illicit drug peddling in Gowon Estate and Egbeda, recovering various substances and cash believed to be proceeds from illegal activities. The raids, which took place on Tuesday, focused on notorious black spots including the 31 Road intersection, Read More

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22 h. ago NAAT Threatens Strike Over FG’s ‘Selective’ Earned Allowance Disbursement

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has threatened to withdraw its services over what it describes as the federal government’s selective and discriminatory handling of earned allowance payments within the university system. In a communique issued after its 58th regular National Executive Council (NEC), the union warned that such actions threatened the fragile industrial […]

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23 h. ago Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello in the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, N.A Abubakar Esq. on Wednesday, called on Nigeria Police Force to invite the lawmaker and […] The post Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago “Wike Not PDP’s Problem” – Dan Orbih Reveals Real Causes Of Party’s Trouble

Chief Dan Orbih, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman for the South-South, has stated that the challenges facing the party stem from those who continually seek presidential tickets without adhering to the party’s constitutional provisions, rather than from Minister Nyesom Wike. Speaking in Benin City on Wednesday during the inauguration of a new […] The post “Wike Not PDP’s Problem” – Dan Orbih Reveals Real Causes Of Party’s Trouble appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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