41 m. ago Christian organisation urges FG to sustain Nigeria–Israel ties

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Christian organisation has appealed to the Federal Government to maintain Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic ties with Israel, describing the partnership as vital for national development, security, and global peace. The Christians United for Israel Prayer Outreach, Nigeria, made the appeal in response to recent calls for the suspension of relations […] The post Christian organisation urges FG to sustain Nigeria–Israel ties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu’s reforms delivering real gains in South East – Minister

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu was already yielding visible benefits in the South East, despite initial hardships triggered by economic reforms. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Enugu, he said increased federal allocations have been enabling […] The post Tinubu’s reforms delivering real gains in South East – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FCC: APC youth leader lauds Tinubu over Peter Eze’s appointment

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Director General of the Youth and Student Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF), Mazi Ezenwa Onyirimba, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Peter Ogbonna Eze as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) commissioner representing Enugu State. In a […] The post FCC: APC youth leader lauds Tinubu over Peter Eze’s appointment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Bago Seeks Deeper Collaboration With Traditional Rulers To End Insecurity

Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, has called for a deeper collaboration with traditional institutions in the state to address insecurity in parts of the state. The governor made the call when he paid homage to the Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora at his palace in Kontagora. He expressed concern over the insecurity that is bedevilling the […]

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6 h. ago New FTAN President, Badaki, unveils Tourism Transformation Movement

By Okorie Uguru The newly elected president of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Dr. Aliyu Badaki has pledged to reposition the federation and revive Nigeria’s tourism sector through a new initiative he tagged Tourism Transformation Movement (TTM). Badaki made the pledge in his acceptance speech after his election as the 8th National […] The post New FTAN President, Badaki, unveils Tourism Transformation Movement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Gusau commends pace of work on NFF/FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has praised the contractors working on the NFF-FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches for the pace of work on the project, which groundbreaking ceremony was done on 18th March this year. On an inspection of the site, which is located opposite the NFF […] The post Gusau commends pace of work on NFF/FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Strikes: FG begins negotiations with major health sector unions

…inaugurates committee From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government has commenced the moves to avert further industrial breakdown in the healthcare sector as witnessed recently due to renumeration and other welfare related issues.  Alaba Balogun, Head, Information & Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in a statement, indicated that the Coordinating Minister […] The post Strikes: FG begins negotiations with major health sector unions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Healthcare Federation of Nigeria partners HBA to transform healthcare sector

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has partnered with the Health Business Academy for Africa (HBA) to strengthen healthcare operations read more Healthcare Federation of Nigeria partners HBA to transform healthcare sector

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10 h. ago Reps Deny Receiving Bribes To Sponsor Motions, Bills, Petitions

The House of Representatives has debunked claims by one of its members, Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo that lawmakers receive payments to sponsor motions, bills and petitions. Auyo who represents Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, in a viral video alleged that lawmakers were receiving between N1 million and N3 million before […]

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10 h. ago FG accelerates digital transformation of civil service, targets completion by year

 As Over 34,000 workers now have official emails From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully digitising all essential civil service operations by December 31, 2025, in a bold move to boost efficiency, transparency, and ease of access to public services.  Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), […] The post FG accelerates digital transformation of civil service, targets completion by year-end appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Sen. Nenadi Usman welcomes Abuja High Court judgement affirming Abure’s tenure expiration

From Idu Jude, Abuja   The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has welcomed the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025, which dismissed a case filed by Mr. Julius Abure against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Friday, Senator Usman described […] The post Sen. Nenadi Usman welcomes Abuja High Court judgement affirming Abure’s tenure expiration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Court slams door on Matawalle’s appeal over seized government vehicles 

From Agaju Mudagba In a decisive blow to former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, the Court of Appeal in Sokoto has upheld the Federal High Court’s ruling that dismissed his claim to over 40 official vehicles seized from his residence after leaving office in May 2023. The three-member panel, led by Justice Abubakar Mahmud Talba, […] The post Court slams door on Matawalle’s appeal over seized government vehicles  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago FAAN distances self from initial response to Emmanson’s Ibom Air incident

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified its role in the incident involving a passenger of Ibom Air, read more FAAN distances self from initial response to Emmanson’s Ibom Air incident

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12 h. ago FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau

The Federal Government Has Disbursed Financial Assistance To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau State Under The Renewed Hope Cash Transfer Programme, Officials Confirmed On Friday. Coordinator Of The National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) In Plateau State, Mrs. Mary Fom, Disclosed This Development During A One-Day Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting Held In Jos. She Explained That The […] The post FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago D’Tigress Makes History As Only African Team Ranked In FIBA Top 10

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has achieved a historic milestone by rising to 8th position in the latest Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) Women’s World Rankings. The announcement was made on Thursday, following the team’s outstanding performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. This leap from 11th to 8th place, with 640.1 points, […] The post D’Tigress Makes History As Only African Team Ranked In FIBA Top 10 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigeria Condemns Canadian Court’s Labelling Of APC, PDP As Terrorist Groups

The Nigerian government has denounced the designation of some political parties as terrorist organisations by a Canadian Federal Court. Nigeria described the it as a baseless classification and an unacceptable interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs and democratic process. A statement on Friday by the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ibienfa, said the […]

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13 h. ago Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State is set to host the maiden edition of Ekiti  International Theatre Festival, as over 50,000 tourists from within and outside the State and Nigeria are expected to grace the event. The festival, billed to hold from August 20 to 25, is a public-private partnership between Lagos-based Duke of Shomolu […] The post Ekiti makes history with maiden international theatre festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nigeria rejects designation of APC, PDP as ‘terrorist organisations’ by Canadian court

By Chinelo Obogo The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected the designation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist organisations by a Canadian court. Reacting to the case involving a Nigerian, Douglas Egharevba, who arrived in Canada in September 2017 and applied for inland refugee status under […] The post Nigeria rejects designation of APC, PDP as ‘terrorist organisations’ by Canadian court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Gombe: Tumfure community hails NERC, JEDC, others for restoring power

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe   The residents of Wuro Funawo in Tumfure community of Akko Local Government Area (LGA) in Gombe State, have commended the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for its prompt intervention in resolving a protracted power outage that had crippled the community.   The appreciation came in the wake of a swift […] The post Gombe: Tumfure community hails NERC, JEDC, others for restoring power appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago FG opens negotiations with health unions to avert looming strikes

The federal government on Friday inaugurated a Committee on Collective Bargaining for the Health Sector, marking the formal start of read more FG opens negotiations with health unions to avert looming strikes

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