34 m. ago Corruption not tolerated under my watch, Katsina gov tells LG chairmen

Katsina State on Monday swore in the newly elected chairmen of the 34 local government areas. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, in Katsina, the State Governor, Dikko Radda, warned that his administration will leave no stone unturned if anyone is found guilty of corruption. “Corruption, inefficiency, and negligence will not be tolerated under my watch”, Read More

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66 m. ago Tragedy averted as fuel tanker, tipper collide, spill content in Enugu

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A major tragedy was narrowly averted on Sunday when a 33,000-litre fuel tanker collided with a tipper at the notorious Ugwu Onyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Enugu State. The accident occurred as the tanker was descending from the Ninth Mile end of the road, while the tipper was ascending […] The post Tragedy averted as fuel tanker, tipper collide, spill content in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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80 m. ago Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja

Following the death of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, on Saturday, the Enugu State Government has opened condolence registers in his honour in Enugu, Lagos, and Abuja. The registers, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, on Monday, were opened as a mark of […] The post Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago ‘Enough is enough,’ Tinubu demands permanent solution to Plateau killings

President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent violence in Plateau State, which resulted in the deaths of over 40 people, urging the state’s leadership to find a lasting solution to persistent communal conflicts. “We cannot allow this devastation and the tit-for-tat attacks to continue. Enough is enough,” Tinubu said in a statement signed Monday Read More

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97 m. ago Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the spate of escalating insecurity in the country, Abia North Lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called for urgent steps by the Government to end the ugly scourge. In light of the prevailing situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission advocated for the investment of additional […] The post Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Senator Adeyemi urges Tinubu to immortalise Christian Chukwu

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja   Senator Smart Adeyemi has called on President Bola Tinubu to immortalise the late legendary former captain of Nigeria’s national football team, the Green Eagles (now Super Eagles), Christian Chukwu, who led the country to its first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 1980 after previously securing two bronze medals. […] The post Senator Adeyemi urges Tinubu to immortalise Christian Chukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Strategic Shift: Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha Charts New Course with Massive 2.5 Million Jobs and Skills Drive

In a bold move to tackle unemployment and boost national productivity, the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch read more Strategic Shift: Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha Charts New Course with Massive 2.5 Million Jobs and Skills Drive

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2 h. ago Export promotion council begins cocoa production hub in Bayelsa

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is enlarging cocoa export base in the South-South to boost Nigeria’s share of the read more Export promotion council begins cocoa production hub in Bayelsa

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2 h. ago Tinubu Condemns Fresh Plateau Killings, Tasks Mutfwang To End Violence

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the Sunday killings of over 40 innocent residents of Plateau State. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, the president strongly condemned the violence and extended his sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the state government, and the people of Plateau State. Tinubu also urged […]

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2 h. ago Nigeria losing estimated $2bn annually to medical tourism – Health Minister

Urges collaboration to strengthen sector   By Merit Ibe The Federal Government has said Nigeria currently loses an estimated $2 billion annually to medical tourism, which reflects the gap in confidence, access, and quality within the local system. The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammadu Ali Pate, represented by Prof Lanre Wasiu […] The post Nigeria losing estimated $2bn annually to medical tourism – Health Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Anambra CP unveils operation to tackle kidnapping, other crimes

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has unveiled ‘Operation Udo-Gachi zero kidnapping and other violent crimes’ to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state. Orutugu who did the unveiling at the Amawbia Bridge along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Awka on Monday, said the purpose is to let Ndi Anambra and residents Read More

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3 h. ago South Africa invites Nigeria to host G20 event, as Trump threatens boycott

South Africa has extended an invitation to Nigeria to host a G20 event in its capital city Abuja, an offer read more South Africa invites Nigeria to host G20 event, as Trump threatens boycott

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3 h. ago Nigerian poet urges action on Chibok Girls dilemma in new video

Akeem Lasisi, award winning Nigerian performance poet and journalist, has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to intensify read more Nigerian poet urges action on Chibok Girls dilemma in new video

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3 h. ago BGB Token Update & PEPE Price Moves Shake Up The Market While 1 Million Users Are Mining on BlockDAG’s X1 App!

The crypto world is seeing some major shifts, with new developments keeping everyone on their toes. From the recent BGB read more BGB Token Update & PEPE Price Moves Shake Up The Market While 1 Million Users Are Mining on BlockDAG’s X1 App!

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3 h. ago Anambra community leadership crisis: PG sacks exco, appoints caretaker committee

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The leadership crisis rocking the Ifite Nteje community, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State, which has lingered for about 2 years now, has finally ended with the sacking of the Chief Fabian N. U. Obi-led executive by the President General (PG), Nteje community, Dr Nnamdi Ilodiuba. The PG, after dissolving the […] The post Anambra community leadership crisis: PG sacks exco, appoints caretaker committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ‘Key to unlocking Nigeria’s vast economic potential lies in transformative not incremental reforms’

Being the text of a policy report by Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) titled: ‘OAL GOVERNANCE and ECONOMIC ANALYSIS and FORECAST 2025: read more ‘Key to unlocking Nigeria’s vast economic potential lies in transformative not incremental reforms’

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4 h. ago $1trn economy: CBN insists banking sector essential to power Nigeria’s growth

…says investors responding to FX stability Abuja|| As the race for bank recapitalisation intensifies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) read more $1trn economy: CBN insists banking sector essential to power Nigeria’s growth

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4 h. ago Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a powerful message at a strategic brunch hosted by Women in Philanthropy and Impact Africa (WIPIA) in Lagos, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, emphasised the urgent need for collective action to empower Nigerian women. The event brought together private sector leaders and philanthropists to discuss public-private partnerships and the […] The post Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Rivers Gov’t Demands N300m Refund From NBA For Relocating Confab To Enugu

The Rivers State government has demanded for a refund of the sum of N300 million from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for the relocation of its 2025 annual general conference earlier slated to hold in Port Harcourt to Enugu State. The state government, in a statement issued on Monday by the senior special assistant on […]

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4 h. ago ECOWAS ruling: Rights group urges Kano to repeal blasphemy laws

Rights group, Rivers in the Desert Nigeria, has called on the Kano State Government to immediately repeal its controversial blasphemy laws following a recent ruling by the Economic Community of West African States Court, which deemed them unlawful and incompatible with fundamental human rights. “It is unreasonable for any state to enforce religious laws that Read More

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