37 m. ago Niger Partners Russian Varsity For Multibillion Naira Mining Investment

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has embarked on a strategic visit to St. Petersburg Mining University in Russia in a bid to establish a multibillion naira mining sector investment in the state. LEADERSHIP reports that the state has been a thriving place for illegal miners, including foreign mercenaries and youths who engaged in drugs. […]

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42 m. ago 200 Women Benefit From Renewed Hope Initiative’s Agric Inputs In Niger

The Renewed Hope Initiative of the Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has distributed critical agricultural inputs to 200 women and youths in Niger State. The items distributed included seedlings, fertiliser, pesticides, livestock feeds and other farming equipment to farmers and was flagged off by wife of the Niger State Governor Hajiya Fatima Bago. […]

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51 m. ago 18 varsities get N110bn to improve medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing studies

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N110 billion to 18 universities for the expansion of the medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing studies with a view to improving healthcare manpower production. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the disbursement in Abuja, yesterday, while inaugurating the ministerial committee on TETFund […] The post 18 varsities get N110bn to improve medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing studies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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74 m. ago Defection, characteristic of average Nigerian politician –Ex

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, yesterday, reacted to the gale of defections that have hit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in recent times and saying that the development does not worry him because defection is characteristic of the average Nigerian politician. He, however, stated that he foresees the […] The post Defection, characteristic of average Nigerian politician –Ex-Gov Igbinedion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Foundation Sensitizes Road Users On Use Of Pedestrian Bridges

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Uche Collins Foundation has expressed worrisome over the continued neglect of pedestrian bridges in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The foundation, which is seeking partnership with relevant stakeholders to increase sensitisation on the use of pedestrian bridges, stressed that many of the pedestrian bridges in the nation’s capital are being seen […]

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3 h. ago Navy Arrests Illegal Bunkerers, Confiscates Boat Laden With Refined AGO

The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB) Bonny has arrested suspected illegal bunkerers and confiscated a wooden boat laden with products suspected to be illegally refined automotive gas oil (AGO) at Oputumbi community in Bonny local government area of Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of the Forward Operating Base, Bonny, Lt. Cdr. Siraj Almustapha, […]

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3 h. ago Governor Namadi Transforming Jigawa Into A Health Tourism Hub

“Our main goal is to expand access to basic healthcare services for every Jigawa citizen and ensure no one dies due to unaffordable medical bills. To achieve this, we will collaborate with reliable partners within and outside the state,’ said Governor Malam Umar Namadi. From his inaugural speech, Governor Namadi declared his commitment to revitalising […]

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4 h. ago Development Partnerships And Gombe’s Model For Smart Governance

In the complex world of development finance, where donor support often gets lost in bureaucratic fog or wasted in white-elephant projects, Gombe State is doing something refreshingly different and effective. Under the purposeful leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Gombe has transformed from a peripheral player to a magnet for donor and development partnerships. This […]

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4 h. ago Nigeria Unveils Certification Scheme To Boost Environmental Standards

The federal government has launched the Environmental Standards Certification Scheme — a first-of-its-kind initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa to professionalise environmental management and enhance institutional capacity. The aim is to strengthen environmental governance and elevate Nigeria’s global standing in sustainable development. At the unveiling ceremony in Abuja, minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, described the launch as […]

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4 h. ago Uzodimma to declare open Nigeria Inter Religious council meeting in Owerri

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, will tomorrow declare open the 2025 meeting of the Nigeria Inter Religious Council in Owerri. The Council is made up of Christian and Muslim leaders working in concert to ensure religious harmony and enthrone national unity. A statement by the Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, […] The post Uzodimma to declare open Nigeria Inter Religious council meeting in Owerri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Plateau Killings: Perpetrators Of Attacks Are Known Members Of Communities – District Head

The district head of Manguna in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, Chief Raymond Alo, has revealed that some perpetrators of the attacks that led to the killing of over 60 persons are known members of the communities. Alo made the revelation during the visit of the Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang to the […]

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4 h. ago Benue, Plateau Killings: CSOs Demand Justice, Compensation For Victims

Twenty-one civil society organisations, under the Community of Practice Against Mass Atrocities, have condemned the recent coordinated attacks on agrarian communities in Benue and Plateau States, resulting in at least 183 deaths in the third week of April 2025. The organisations, citing Section 14(2)(b) of the Nigerian Constitution, criticised the government for failing to fulfil […]

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7 h. ago Digital chains: Experts worry over impact of social media addiction on youths

By Chinenye Anuforo chinenyeanuforo@gmail.com Beyond the allure and usefulness of social media platforms, experts have raised the alarm that the harmful effects of their addiction lie beneath the beauty. They contend that many minds, especially youths, have been literally hacked and rewired by the offerings of the poorly regulated social media landscape. Thus, they are […] The post Digital chains: Experts worry over impact of social media addiction on youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago eGovernment summit to focus on digital solutions for better governance

By Chinenye Anuforo   The Nigeria eGovernment Summit 2025 is set to proffer digital solutions that will enhance effective governance through public-private partnerships. The summit, which is in its seventh edition, has the theme: ‘Public-Private Partnership for Effective eGovernnent Solutions’, and it’s scheduled to hold on August 28 in Lagos. Organised by DigiServe Networks Services, […] The post eGovernment summit to focus on digital solutions for better governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Gov Okpebholo Orders Demolition Of Buildings Linked To Kidnappers, Cultists In Edo

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched a crackdown on crime-related properties, beginning with the demolition of buildings connected to kidnappings and cult-related violence in the State. During the demolition of a residential duplex in Benin City used for kidnapping and organ harvesting, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Fred Itua, who […]

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7 h. ago Benue LG tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue Interference

From Idu Jude Abuja The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have petitioned the Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC) over undue interference of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese, who allegedly influenced the Local Government Election Petition Appeals Tribunal for political purposes. In […] The post Benue LG tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue Interference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 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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8 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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8 h. ago Carpooling Team wins N5m in federal public service innovation contest

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Tuesday, April 29, celebrated creativity in the civil service by awarding N12 million to winners of the 5th Annual Federal Public Service Innovation Competition. The Carpooling Team, a group of five civil servants, clinched the top prize of N5 million for their digital carpooling platform designed to […] The post Carpooling Team wins N5m in federal public service innovation contest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 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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