2 h. ago In Jos, Tinubu preaches love, unity as APC chairman buries mother

From Jude Owuamanam Jos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that no nation progresses without love and unity. Speaking at the funeral mass of late Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the national chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC) Prof Nentawe Yilwatda held at Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) headquarters Church Jos, Plateau state on Saturday, […] The post In Jos, Tinubu preaches love, unity as APC chairman buries mother appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago European investors visit Edo for strategic partnerships in agriculture, skills development, energy

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Dr. Simpa Afadama has facilitated the visit of a delegation of international investors, mostly from Europe, to several Edo State government agencies and agricultural organizations. The visit covered key institutions such as EdoJobs, the Edo State Migration Agency, the Nigeria-Agro Multipurpose Cooperative Society (NAMCS), and the All Farmers Association of Nigeria […] The post European investors visit Edo for strategic partnerships in agriculture, skills development, energy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago PICTORIAL: Kebbi Governor Donates 6 Vehicles, 30 Motorcycles To Military

Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, has donated six Hilux vehicles and 30 motorcycles to the Nigerian Army in a renewed push to tackle insecurity and enhance military operations across the state. The vehicles and motorcycles were officially presented to Colonel Hussaini Rabi’u Toro of the 8 Division Tactical Command during a ceremony held in Birnin […]

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3 h. ago Mammoth crowd gather in Plateau ahead of Tinubu’s visit for Lydia’s funeral

A large crowd has gathered at the General Yakubu Gowon Airport in Hiepan, Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau read more Mammoth crowd gather in Plateau ahead of Tinubu’s visit for Lydia’s funeral

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3 h. ago OSPRE, ECOWAS, others launch Nigeria Resilience, Human Security Assessment

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union (EU), and the German Development Agency (GIZ), has unveiled the Nigeria Country Resilience and Human Security Assessment, a report designed to strengthen the country’s capacity to withstand security, economic, […] The post OSPRE, ECOWAS, others launch Nigeria Resilience, Human Security Assessment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NSCDC CG commends philanthropist for building, donating new office to corps

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has commended Chief Obioma Success Akagburuoye for using his resources to build a new ultramodern office for the use of the Corps in Ogbor Uvuru in Aboh Mbaise council area of Imo state . Audi, who expressed […] The post NSCDC CG commends philanthropist for building, donating new office to corps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago First Lady reaffirms commitment to safe motherhood, commissions new maternal and child hospital in Gombe

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to health and well-being for Nigerian mothers and children. This is even as she reiterates the critical importance of maternal and child healthcare as a central focus of the Renewed Hope Agenda spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu. She stressed this while […] The post First Lady reaffirms commitment to safe motherhood, commissions new maternal and child hospital in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Governor Aliyu Approves N293m Relief, Food Aid For Banditry Victims In Sokoto

The Sokoto State Government has distributed cash and food items worth N293 million to victims of bandit attacks and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Isa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas. Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced the intervention on Friday, through a statement by his Director General of Media, Abubakar Bawa. This was during a condolence […] The post Governor Aliyu Approves N293m Relief, Food Aid For Banditry Victims In Sokoto appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Kebbi Gov donates 6 Hilux vehicles, 30 motorcycles to boost military operations

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has donated six Hilux vehicles and 30 motorcycles to support military operations in the state’s ongoing fight against banditry. The Governor presented the vehicles and motorcycles to Colonel Hussaini Rabi’u Toro of the 8 Division Tactical Command at Government House, Birnin Kebbi, reaffirming his […] The post Kebbi Gov donates 6 Hilux vehicles, 30 motorcycles to boost military operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Abuja horror: Kidnappers abduct, kill veterinary doctor, hold children hostage

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja A veterinary doctor and former President of the Veterinary Medical Council Association (FCT Chapter) and Native of Nru Nsukka, Enugu State Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, has been killed following a kidnapping incident at his residence in Kungabokun, a remote village in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that borders Niger State. The attackers […] The post Abuja horror: Kidnappers abduct, kill veterinary doctor, hold children hostage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Plateau govt diverts traffic for Tinubu’s visit amid tight security

Major roads in Jos and Bukuru were closed to traffic Saturday morning as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Plateau read more Plateau govt diverts traffic for Tinubu’s visit amid tight security

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9 h. ago Where Wisdom Wears Bright Colours – A review of Kingsley Chibuzor Nwabia’s Nigerian Folktales & Other Stories

Title: Nigerian Folktales & Other Stories Author: Kingsley Chibuzor Nwabia Year of Publication: 2017 Number of Pages: 151 Category: Children’s read more Where Wisdom Wears Bright Colours – A review of Kingsley Chibuzor Nwabia’s Nigerian Folktales & Other Stories

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9 h. ago Alia Administration Launches State IDP Policy, Pledges Durable Solutions As Benue Moves From Relief To Recovery

In a move, civil society and humanitarian partners are hailing as a turning point for conflict and disaster affected communities, the Benue State Government on Tuesday formally launched its long awaited Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Policy, a comprehensive framework intended to shift the state’s response from short-term relief to durable solutions that restore dignity, livelihoods […]

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9 h. ago Gov Alia Awards Scholarships To Children Of Fallen Heroes, Empowers Their Widows With Businesses To Mark Nigeria’s 65th Anniversary

His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia on October 1 2025 awarded scholarships to children of fallen heroes in Benue State. The governor as promised to empower their widows with businesses to mark Nigeria”s 65th anniversary. The governor made this known at a lunch organized for families of fallen heros in the at the […]

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10 h. ago Pamo Varsity Offers Automatic Employment To 3 Graduands, Splashes N2.8m On 28 Others

The Pamo University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) has offered automatic employment to three of its graduands even as it donated a total sum of N2.8 million to 28 of its graduands, who graduated from the departments of Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science and Radiography and Radiation Science, respectively. PUMS pro-chancellor and chairman of council, Dr. […]

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10 h. ago Taraba gets $268m from ECOWAS to boost agriculture, energy production

The Taraba State Government has received a total sum of $268.63 million (over ₦400 billion) investment from the ECOWAS Bank read more Taraba gets $268m from ECOWAS to boost agriculture, energy production

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10 h. ago 1.9m children targeted in Nasarawa as UNICEF, partners flag off Measles

From Abel Leonard, Lafia   No fewer than 1.9 million children are to be immunized against measles, rubella, and polio in Nasarawa State, as UNICEF, in collaboration with the government and partners, flagged off preparations for the Integrated Polio-Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign.   The one-day media dialogue held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at De […] The post 1.9m children targeted in Nasarawa as UNICEF, partners flag off Measles-Rubella, Polio Vaccination Campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tinubu to visit Plateau for APC national chairman’s mother’s funeral, address church leaders

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu will leave Lagos on Saturday, October 4, to Jos, the capital of Plateau State, to attend the funeral prayers for Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Nantewe Goshwe. According to a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Information […] The post Tinubu to visit Plateau for APC national chairman’s mother’s funeral, address church leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Inattention and frowning sometimes point to poor sight in children — Professor Ademola

Tribune Online Inattention and frowning sometimes point to poor sight in children — Professor Ademola-Popoola AKIN, a 4-year-old boy, was struggling in school to read numbers and alphabets. The parents assume that he must be dull. His sibling, in the same school, reads very well. Despite home coaching, Akin’s grade was falling behind, and his self-esteem was suffering. Over the news, the parents heard that poor academic performance is one […] Inattention and frowning sometimes point to poor sight in children — Professor Ademola-Popoola Tribune Online

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18 h. ago BAT Foundation Seeks New Financing, Policies To Boost Smallholder Farmers’ Potential

The BAT Foundation has reiterated its commitment to empowering smallholder farmers and strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural ecosystem. Through its 2025 Agribusiness Dialogue Session, the foundation advocates for innovative financing models, policy frameworks, and market access strategies to unlock the potential of smallholder farmers. The Dialogue Session, held biennially since 2015, has become one of Nigeria’s most […]

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