3 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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3 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 Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja A group of foreign investors has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling for urgent intervention in the alleged destruction of their investments of over $250 million in the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. The letter, dated April 23, 2025, was  signed by President of the investment group Dr. Olubokun-Basoru,  […] The post Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago From cocoa to currency: Unlocking Nigeria’s economic stability through Agribusiness

Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. With inflation surging, foreign exchange markets under pressure, and the economy grappling with the read more From cocoa to currency: Unlocking Nigeria’s economic stability through Agribusiness

Economics

6 h. ago ‘It’s Fake News’, Presidency Denies Sack Of Defence, Power Ministers

The Presidency has condemned as false and dangerous a viral report claiming that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Ministers of Defence and Power, calling for immediate action against the spreaders of such misinformation. The story, first published by Phoenix Browser with the headline ‘BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Ministers of Defence and Power’, was swiftly debunked […]

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8 h. ago Soludo urges South East traditional rulers to unite for regional progress

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has called on South East traditional rulers to foster unity among themselves and their communities to drive regional development. Speaking at a recent meeting of the South East Traditional Rulers’ Council in Anambra, Soludo stressed that collaboration is essential for building a thriving South East. He […] The post Soludo urges South East traditional rulers to unite for regional progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago PDP demands immediate reinstatement of 13 suspended Benue assembly members

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has urged the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Dajoh, and other members to urgently lift the suspension of 13 lawmakers who opposed legislative misconduct on February 19. The call was made in a statement by PDP Publicity Secretary, […] The post PDP demands immediate reinstatement of 13 suspended Benue assembly members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago FG Ends Foreign Scholarship Scheme, Calls It Waste Of Resources

  The Federal Government has formally terminated the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship scheme, branding it ineffective and unsustainable. The decision marks a shift in educational funding policy, with a renewed focus on investing in home-grown talent through domestic scholarship schemes. The BEA had enabled Nigerian students to pursue studies in countries such as Russia, […] The post FG Ends Foreign Scholarship Scheme, Calls It Waste Of Resources appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Join Politics, Shape Nigeria’s Future, Presidency Tells Young Women

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has urged young Nigerian women to join politics and build careers in public service. This was also as she said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was committed to empowering young women. She made the call at the Beyond Boundaries Young […]

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14 h. ago ‘I’m Safe And Sound’, King Sunny Ade Debunks Rumoured Kidnap

The Juju maestro and veteran musician, Prince Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA), has spoken out to put to rest the rumour about him being kidnapped. KSA, who spoke exclusively to LEADERSHIP on Tuesday, noted that he felt the love and concern of many as he had received several calls since […]

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15 h. ago Thuggery: Forum backs Niger governor Bago’s security measures in the state

Calls for the public support From John Adams Minna The Niger-South Senior Stakeholders’ Forum (NSSF) has thrown it weight behind the recent security measures announced by the state governor Umaru Mohammed Bago with a view to address the incidences of thuggery and youth restiveness in the state. The forum in a statement in Minna on […] The post Thuggery: Forum backs Niger governor Bago’s security measures in the state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Anglican Primate Charges Youths To Confront National Challenges

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba has called on Nigerian youths not to lose hope in the leadership of the country despite the prevailing challenges confronting the nation. Ndukuba made this appeal on Tuesday while addressing a crowd of youths at the 5th edition of the Joshua Generation […]

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16 h. ago Naira abuse: Produce Okoya’s children – VeryDarkMan tells EFCC after E

By John Ogunsemore Activist, Martins Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide an update in the naira abuse case against the children of billionaire businessman, Chief Rasaq Okoya. VeryDarkMan made the call in a video shared on Facebook on Tuesday following reports of EFCC’s arrest of […] The post Naira abuse: Produce Okoya’s children – VeryDarkMan tells EFCC after E-Money’s arrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Afenifere Laments Rising Insecurity, Blames Northern Stakeholders Over Foreign Interests

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has lamented over rising cases of terrorism across Nigeria, especially in the North-East, North-Central, and North-West regions. The group attributed insecurity challenges to a combination of factors, including ungoverned spaces, porous borders, proliferation of weapons, complicity of state actors and influential individuals, sabotage, foreign interests, and illegal mining. Afenifere also blamed […] The post Afenifere Laments Rising Insecurity, Blames Northern Stakeholders Over Foreign Interests appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has issued a stern advisory alerting the public, financial institutions, and legal practitioners about a rising wave of fraudulent petitions involving alleged large wire transfers from foreign banks into Nigerian accounts. It explained that these scams frequently involve forged documents, fictitious transactions, and deceptive tactics […] The post NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

19 h. ago Suffering Nigerians will decide 2027 elections, not defecting politicians, says LP Chieftain

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Chieftain and former presidential aspirant of the Labour Party (LP), Faduri Oluwadare Joseph popularly called Fadojoe, has said that the 2027 general elections will be decided by the masses who are going through socioeconomic hardship in the country, and not by politicians who are defecting to the ruling All Progressive […] The post Suffering Nigerians will decide 2027 elections, not defecting politicians, says LP Chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Okpebholo Condemns Murder Of Realtor, Urges Arrest Of Killers

By PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin City Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of a Benin-based realtor and businessman, Mr Joel Umwueni Isibor and called on security agencies to fish out his killers. The 42-year-old estate developer and owner of a boutique was sent to his untimely grave by […]

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19 h. ago Revenues: VP Tasks RMAFC As Governor Eno Seeks More Funding For Oil States

Vice President Kashim Shettima, has underscored the importance of efficiency and fiscal transparency in financial management of the nation’s resources and charged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to take the lead in the ongoing economic reforms by the President Bola Tinubu -led federal government. Speaking at the 2025 RMAFC Retreat for newly […]

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19 h. ago Ohanaeze Youth Wing Calls For Broader Representation In Census Committee

The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has called for the expansion of the recently inaugurated National Census Committee. The Presidency had, through a statement by the special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the inauguration of a high-level committee to oversee the […]

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19 h. ago Boundary Dispute: Commissioner Urges Osun, Oyo Agitators To Allow Amicable Resolution

Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Tuesday, called on parties to the disputed land in Oyo and Osun States’ communities to allow the two states to resolve the land disagreement amicably. Oyelade noted that the media feed on flammable situation such as this and while unending hostile public statements feed […]

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