1 hour ago Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A powerful rainstorm struck the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Saturday, April 26, causing extensive damage to facilities and properties worth millions of naira. The heavy rainfall, coupled with strong winds, devastated the camp’s infrastructure. An anonymous source at the […] The post Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago OSPRE boosts early warning systems in Anambra, Benue, Katsina, and Plateau

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) has launched the Safety, Peace, and Resilience in Communities (SPARCs) initiative to strengthen early warning, response, and resilience systems across eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Anambra, Benue, Katsina, and Plateau states. The programme equips communities to anticipate and mitigate crises, including conflicts […] The post OSPRE boosts early warning systems in Anambra, Benue, Katsina, and Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Five Dead In Rivers Explosion Linked To Illegal Petroleum Storage

An explosion in a residential area of Omoku, the headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area in Rivers State, claimed the lives of five people, including four women, on Saturday. Reports indicate that the explosion took place in one of the rooms of a residential building, which was being used to store illegally refined petroleum products. […] The post Five Dead In Rivers Explosion Linked To Illegal Petroleum Storage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Akwa Ibom Police Raid Storage Facility, Nab One Suspect, Recover Guns

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have busted a storage facility where dangerous weapons are being kept and recovered some firearms in the Ikot Ekpene local government area of the state. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, Timfon John, on Saturday, disclosed that a joint operation led by security agents resulted in the […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Raid Storage Facility, Nab One Suspect, Recover Guns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Residents Call For Govt’s Support As Windstorm Destroys Over 50 Houses In Nasarawa Community

At least 50 houses, belonging to residents of Mahanga community have been destroyed following a windstorm on Friday night in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Mr. James Arthur, one of the village leaders disclosed this to newsmen in Lafia, on Saturday. He appealed to the state Governor, Abdullahi Sule  and other political office […] The post Residents Call For Govt’s Support As Windstorm Destroys Over 50 Houses In Nasarawa Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Police raid Nasarawa black spot, recover pistol, arrest suspect

By John Ogunsemore The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Buhari Mustapha and recovered a firearm during a raid on a known black spot, popularly called “Me and You”, in the Masaka area of Karu Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Ramhan Nansel […] The post Police raid Nasarawa black spot, recover pistol, arrest suspect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago UNICEF calls for increased support to ensure every child gets lifesaving vaccines

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the governments and other partners not to relent, but to strengthen read more UNICEF calls for increased support to ensure every child gets lifesaving vaccines

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6 h. ago ‘Japa’ wave declining despite harsh economy, heightening insecurity

Experts blame prohibitive travel cost Growing spate of visa denials New visa/immigration policies Considering the pace at read more ‘Japa’ wave declining despite harsh economy, heightening insecurity

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7 h. ago Bishop Okoye lays Louis Carter Education foundation in Nnewi

From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi     Nnewi-born billionaire and a philanthropist, Sir Louis Carter Onwugbenu (Okpataozuora) on April 25, 2025, laid the foundation stone for Louis Carter International Vocational School, Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.  Structures at the site include fathers’ house, chapel for the school, foundation’s secretariat, administrative and classroom blocks, […] The post Bishop Okoye lays Louis Carter Education foundation in Nnewi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago YPP: Chukwuma unveils Okagbue as running mate for Anambra poll

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Paul Chukwuma, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, has unveiled Uzo Okagbue as his running mate. Okagbue, from Umunnachi in Dunukofia Local Government Area, previously served as Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff to former Governor Willie Obiano. At the unveiling […] The post YPP: Chukwuma unveils Okagbue as running mate for Anambra poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago FG, experts push for local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines

…Local production pathway to drug security From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Federal government and stakeholders in pharmaceuticals have strengthened the push for ways to improve on local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other medical consumables.  The stakeholders made the request at the National Harmonisation Conference on the theme “Contextualising the Presidential Initiative to Achieve Local Production […] The post FG, experts push for local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Experts call for shift from politics to governance at Advocate annual lecture

From Philip Nwosu On Friday, April 25, leaders from governance, academia, civil society, and media gathered at Wetland Hotel in Ughelli, Delta State, for the second Advocate Publication Ltd Annual Lecture Series. Themed “Between Governance and Politics: The Delicate Balancing to Ensure Growth and Development,” the event explored Nigeria’s growing divide between politics and governance. […] The post Experts call for shift from politics to governance at Advocate annual lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Strengthening cyber defences: Insights from infrastructure security expert Temilade Imran

In an era where digital systems are essential to public safety and economic continuity, cybersecurity is no longer a technical read more Strengthening cyber defences: Insights from infrastructure security expert Temilade Imran

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19 h. ago Insecurity: Kwara LGAs Donate 320 Motorcycles To Vigilante Groups

Following the invasion of parts of Kwara North by suspected terrorists, the 16 local government areas in Kwara State have acquired 320 motorcycles for distribution to members of the vigilante groups across the state. LEADERSHIP gathered that the motorcycles were meant to aid the mobility of the local vigilantes in the thick forest where bandits […]

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21 h. ago Army Probes Alleged Extortion Of Farmers, Motorists By Personnel In Kwara

The 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army (NA), Sobi Cantonment in Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday said that has begun investigation into allegation of extortion levied against its personnel on road blocks in Baruten and Kaiama local government areas of the state. A statement released by acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured […]

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25 h. ago Sokoto headmaster rejects school as meningitis vaccine center

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The ongoing Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) vaccination campaign in Sokoto and Kebbi States has continued to record impressive turnout, but not without challenges, as a headmaster in Sokoto rejected a request to use his school as a vaccination center. In Shagari and Tambuwal Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Sokoto State, the vaccination […] The post Sokoto headmaster rejects school as meningitis vaccine center appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Bauchi Govt, UNICEF Target 2.5m Children For Polio Vaccination

Bauchi State government in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched a campaign to vaccinate over 2.5 million children against polio, including those in hard-to-reach and security-compromised areas. At the flag-off campaign in Bauchi on Friday, the executive chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, revealed that of the 13 zero-dose […]

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27 h. ago World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs

…. Kebbi traditional rulers, NOA backs campaign From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge, a project under the Rotary International in partnership with the PATH has decided to tackle malaria in six Local Government Areas of Kebbi State which are hard to reach terrains. The Councils where pilot campaign would kick off […] The post World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago 1 killed, two injured, many missing in Ebonyi community crisis

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki One person has been shot dead, two injured and many people missing in Ndiagu Amagu, Ikwo in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following a leadership tussle. The deceased, Nwoyika Ugbaloke and Thomas Ngaragu were reportedly attacked by some gunmen, but Ugbaloke couldn’t survive the attack. Many people are said […] The post 1 killed, two injured, many missing in Ebonyi community crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Again, suspected cultists kill leader of rival cult in Yenagoa

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa There is heightened tension among residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, following the killing of Olotu Wanemi Omubo, an alleged leader of the Bobos cult group in the state. The deceased, an indigene of Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area of the State, was also a beneficiary of the Presidential […] The post Again, suspected cultists kill leader of rival cult in Yenagoa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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