2 h. ago Work Will Begin Next Month On Abandoned Osun House Project In Abuja – Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has assured that construction will commence on the abandoned Osun House project, which is located in the central business district of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Adeleke stated this after a discreet inspection of the project in Abuja, expressing happiness that all contractual issues that delayed the commencement of […]

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2 h. ago 2nd Anniversary: Nsukka Leaders Score Governor Mbah’s Administration High

Leaders of Enugu North Senatorial District, also known as Nsukka Zone, have scored the administration of the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, very high and satisfactory, stating that the governor deserves commendations. This was as retired senior security chiefs, comprising army generals, directors of the Department of State Services (DSS), commissioners of police, among others, […]

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2 h. ago How wildlife hazards cripple operations at Nigeria’s airports

Tribune Online How wildlife hazards cripple operations at Nigeria’s airports In 2021, Air Peace alone suffered 14 bird strikes, which affected its engines, while in 2022, the airline experienced four bird strike incidents. How wildlife hazards cripple operations at Nigeria’s airports Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Enugu Air, CNG buses, transport terminals take off this month

The Enugu Air, CNG Mass Transit Programme and the ultramodern transport terminals all built from scratch by the Governor Peter Administration are to be launched for operation before the second anniversary of the government. The government has also approved the development of the state’s tourism industry, while total transformation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium and […] The post Enugu Air, CNG buses, transport terminals take off this month appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Again, Shettima extols Uzodimma as patriot, symbol of national unity

• As Imo Airport hosts inaugural Hajj flight For the second time in one month, Vice President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, has described Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as a patriot and symbol of Nigeria’s unity. The first time was at a ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while the second time was on Friday […] The post Again, Shettima extols Uzodimma as patriot, symbol of national unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago If I Have My Way, I Wouldn’t Want To Return To Office — Fubara

The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that if he had his way, he was not desperate to return to office after the six-month state of emergency imposed on the State by President Bola Tinubu. Fubara stated this at the service of songs held in honour of the late elder statesman and […]

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13 h. ago “If Switching Parties Is Sin, Kwankwaso Has A Lot To Confess” – Rurum Fires Back

Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Air Force, has criticized Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso over his recent comments condemning defections from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Rurum, who represents the Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya Federal Constituency, described Kwankwaso’s remarks as hypocritical, recalling the former governor’s […] The post “If Switching Parties Is Sin, Kwankwaso Has A Lot To Confess” – Rurum Fires Back appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Air Peace aircraft hits antelope at Asaba airport , causes flight disruptions

By Chinelo Obogo An aircraft belonging to Air Peace hit an antelope on the runway at Asaba Airport on Saturday, causing the death of the animal while damaging the plane. The severity of the damage has led to the classification of the Air Peace plane as Aircraft on Ground (AOG), grounding it and causing disruptions […] The post Air Peace aircraft hits antelope at Asaba airport , causes flight disruptions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Reforming Nigeria’s Transport Sector: Bridging the Gap Between Vision and Reality

By Muhammad Musa-Gombe Nigeria’s transport sector stands at a critical juncture. With a rapidly growing population, mounting economic pressures, and read more Reforming Nigeria’s Transport Sector: Bridging the Gap Between Vision and Reality

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17 h. ago ASITU raises alarm over alleged N25bn secret SEDC loan, demands probe

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has condemned the South East Development Commission (SEDC) over allegations that it secretly secured a ₦25 billion loan at a 30% interest rate from a commercial bank without approvals from the Debt Management Office (DMO) or the National Assembly. In a statement issued on […] The post ASITU raises alarm over alleged N25bn secret SEDC loan, demands probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Enugu North stakeholders laud Mbah’s inclusive leadership, urge continuity

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Stakeholders from Enugu North Senatorial District, also known as Nsukka Zone, have praised Governor Peter Mbah for his inclusive governance and urged him to continue his widely appreciated developmental agenda. They noted his achievements, particularly the establishment of projects in each of the 102 wards in the zone. The commendations were […] The post Enugu North stakeholders laud Mbah’s inclusive leadership, urge continuity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Tricycle union lauds Anambra Assembly’s action against illegal revenue collection

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Anambra Tricycle Riders Association (ANTRA) has commended the Anambra State House of Assembly for directing the State Commissioner for Transport to authorise the association to manage its revenue collection and remit agreed sums to the state government. ANTRA Chairman Chidozie Okafor, speaking to reporters in Awka over the weekend, described […] The post Tricycle union lauds Anambra Assembly’s action against illegal revenue collection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago 2027: APGA’s Endorsement Of Tinubu Renewal of Zikist Alliance, Says Okechukwu

A former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has declared that the All Progressives Grand Alliance’s (APGA) endorsement of President Bola Tinubu re-election in 2027 was a renewal of Zikist Alliance. Okechukwu, who is a founding member of All Progressives Congress (APC), disclosed this on Sunday in Enugu while addressing journalists on […]

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22 h. ago Export volume rises by 30% in 1 month at APM Terminals Apapa

By Steve Agbota APM Terminals Apapa has recorded its highest volume of exports in one month since its inception in 2006. The terminal had, in April 2025, handled 8,687 TEUs of export cargo, an over 30 per cent rise as against 6,606 TEUs recorded in April 2024. This was made known in a press statement […] The post Export volume rises by 30% in 1 month at APM Terminals Apapa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Anambra Govt Sanctions School Over Sale Of Head Prefect Position

Anambra State government has imposed a one-month sanction on Blossom Fount School, Awka, for allegedly selling the position of head prefect during a student election. This was disclosed in a statement yesterday by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh. According to the commissioner, the school reportedly demanded N5,000 from each pupil aspiring to become […]

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28 h. ago Air Peace evacuates 78 trafficked Nigerian women from Côte d’Ivoire

  By Chinelo Obogo   Air Peace on Sunday, May 10, 2025, successfully repatriated 78 Nigerian women who had fallen victim to human trafficking in Côte d’Ivoire. The free evacuation flight, operated on the airline’s Boeing 737 aircraft, departed Lagos at 14:14 hours and returned from Abidjan’s Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport at 22:46 hours. This […] The post Air Peace evacuates 78 trafficked Nigerian women from Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Embrace Mbah’s Tomorrow Is Here mantra, Don urges Enugu residents

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka   A Professor of Economics and former Director of the Institute for Development Studies at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Prof Osita Ogbu has urged the people of Enugu State to embrace Governor Peter Mbah’s mantra of “Tomorrow is here” for the rapid development of the state. Ogbu said this […] The post Embrace Mbah’s Tomorrow Is Here mantra, Don urges Enugu residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago You’re a priceless gift: Gov Mbah celebrates Jim Nwobodo at 85

Nwobodo: Mbah is a Success Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, at the weekend, led other who-is-who in the state to celebrate elder statesman and a former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo. Speaking during the 85th birthday anniversary celebration event in honour of Nwobodo at his Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu, country […] The post You’re a priceless gift: Gov Mbah celebrates Jim Nwobodo at 85 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Owerri Airport Records Maiden Foreign Flight As Air Peace Airlifts 2025 Hajj Pilgrims

History was made on Friday May 9, 2025, as the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State capital, witnessed its first-ever international flight since its inception. The event was the departure of the inaugural 2025 Hajj flight, operated by Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace. Making the feat even more remarkable was the deployment […]

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54 h. ago 2027: Soludo lacks capacity to adopt Tinubu as APGA presidential candidate –Okorie

From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu The founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has berated the Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for assuring President Bola Tinubu of his adoption as APGA’s presidential candidate in 2027. Soludo had given the assurance to the President on Thursday when Tinubu visited the […] The post 2027: Soludo lacks capacity to adopt Tinubu as APGA presidential candidate –Okorie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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