1 hour ago Easter: Okpebholo urges Edo residents to embrace hope, unity, and faith

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has urged residents to use Easter 2025 to recommit to peace, harmony, and mutual respect. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo said, “Let us strengthen the bonds that unite us and work together to build the Edo State of our […] The post Easter: Okpebholo urges Edo residents to embrace hope, unity, and faith appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago UI freshman wins National Oratory Award, to represent Nigeria in London

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Israel Bolarinwa, a 100-level student of Arts and Social Sciences Education at the University of Ibadan, won the National Oratory Award on April 5. The freshman’s victory came at the grand finale of the 2025 Young Orators competition, held at the Townhouse Hotel, Iyaganku, Ibadan. Sponsored by the Peat Phillips Foundation, […] The post UI freshman wins National Oratory Award, to represent Nigeria in London appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Higher FX inflows coming as CBN drives export products competitiveness in global markets

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is taking strategic measures to support Nigerian businesses in enhancing their competitiveness through capacity read more Higher FX inflows coming as CBN drives export products competitiveness in global markets

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6 h. ago Lagos building collapse: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue efforts continue

By Toks David A devastating collapse of a three-storey building at 9 & 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, on April 19, 2025, has claimed five lives, with 12 victims rescued alive as of 02:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which confirmed the figures, reported that the deceased include three […] The post Lagos building collapse: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue efforts continue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux Seal Love With White Wedding In Lagos

Priscilla, the daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, and Tanzanian singer Juma Mkambala, also known as Juma Jux, exchanged wedding vows in an outdoor white wedding ceremony on Saturday. Videos of Juma Jux arriving at the venue and Priscilla walking down the aisle with her father are currently circulating on social media. The moment the […] The post Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux Seal Love With White Wedding In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Political Division In Kano A Mistake Nigeria Can’t Afford – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed for unity among Kano’s political class, cautioning against allowing rivalry to tear apart the social fabric of the state. The Vice President gave this charge on Saturday during a condolence visit to the Emir of Kano’s palace following the death of the Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sunusi. While addressing […] The post Political Division In Kano A Mistake Nigeria Can’t Afford – Shettima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Burna Boy rewards Portable with N20 million for beating Speed Darlington in boxing match

Portable has been given N20 million for defeating Speed Darlington in their boxing match to win the ‘Chaos in the Rings’ title. The disclosure was made by Portable, who took to social media to share that Grammy award-winning star Burna Boy gifted him the aforementioned sum. Portable was declared the winner of the boxing match […] The post Burna Boy rewards Portable with N20 million for beating Speed Darlington in boxing match appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Persons With Disabilities Panic Over Kwankwaso’s ‘Defection’

The APC Persons With Disabilities Support Organisation in Kano State has expressed fear over the planned defection of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) factional leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal crisis as the main reason. This was revealed on Saturday during an emergency press conference by the […]

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8 h. ago Yobe Philanthropist, Tumsah, Plans More Water Projects In Communities

Yobe State philanthropist, Kashim Musa Tumsah, has announced plans for more water projects for communities across the state to complement Governor Mai Mala Buni‘s efforts at addressing water shortage in the state. In a post on his social media handle, he said the next phase of water projects through solar-powered boreholes was being put together […]

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8 h. ago Lagos building collapse: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue operations continue

By Toks David A devastating collapse of a three-storey building at 9 & 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, on Saturday, April 19, has claimed five lives, with 12 victims rescued alive as of 02:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which confirmed the figures, reported that the deceased include three […] The post Lagos building collapse: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue operations continue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Lagos Building Collapse Update: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue operations continue

By Toks David A devastating collapse of a three-storey building at 9 & 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, on Saturday, April 19, has claimed five lives, with 12 victims rescued alive as of 02:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which confirmed the figures, reported that the deceased include three […] The post Lagos Building Collapse Update: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue operations continue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Govt must see youths as partners in nation building, not as threats – Mua’azu

Abubakar Sadiq Mua’zu is the executive director Centre for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), Global Malala Education Champion, and read more Govt must see youths as partners in nation building, not as threats – Mua’azu

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10 h. ago Stakeholders rekindle push for new fisheries law to reflect industry realities

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s fisheries and aquaculture sector have renewed their efforts to establish a modern fisheries law that addresses the shortcomings of the outdated Sea Fisheries Act, enacted in 1992. A two-day workshop held in Lagos last week brought together key players from across the sector to review the proposed Fisheries Bill and a newly […] The post Stakeholders rekindle push for new fisheries law to reflect industry realities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Lokpobiri harps on homegrown solutions to resolve challenges in African energy sector

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Minister of State, Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has recommended homegrown solutions as panacea for challenges confronting the energy sector on the African continent. According to him, Africa must begin to look inward for sustainable solutions to its energy challenges by boosting local production capacities while retaining generated resources within […] The post Lokpobiri harps on homegrown solutions to resolve challenges in African energy sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Operation Udo Ga Achi has stemmed criminality in Anambra –Ogidi monarch

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The traditional ruler of Ogidi community in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State, Igwe Alexander Onyido, has stated that the launch of the special security architecture codenamed Operation Udo Ga Achi/Agunechemba by the Chukwuma Soludo administration has stemmed the tide of criminality in the state thereby making the residents feel much […] The post Operation Udo Ga Achi has stemmed criminality in Anambra –Ogidi monarch appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Tinubu’s Gov’t Incapable, Lacks Ideas To Tackle Security Crisis — Atiku 

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has tackled President Bola Tinubu over his administration’s handling of security matters, saying the president lacked the ideas to tackle insecurity. Atiku, in a statement posted on his verified social media handles on Saturday night, said the current administration […]

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18 h. ago Shettima urges peace, political unity in Kano during condolence visit

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday, urged Kano State residents to set aside political differences and promote peace. He made the appeal during a condolence visit to the family of the late Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, who passed away two weeks ago. A press release by Mustapha Muhammad, Chief Press […] The post Shettima urges peace, political unity in Kano during condolence visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago JUST IN: Second casualty recorded in Lagos building collapse

By John Ogunsemore A second victim has died in the building collapse that occurred in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State on Saturday. Head, Public Education of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Amodu Shakiru disclosed this in a message sent to Daily Sun on Saturday evening. “A second dead casualty has been recorded […] The post JUST IN: Second casualty recorded in Lagos building collapse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago One Killed, 12 Rescued In Lagos Building Collapse (Pictures)

At least one person has been killed at the scene of the two-storey building that collapsed on Oremeta Street in Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State. It was gathered that 12 persons were rescued in the unfortunate incident which occurred on Saturday. This was contained in a statement by Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, […] The post One Killed, 12 Rescued In Lagos Building Collapse (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nigerian Orondaam Otto Named 2025 Young Global Leader By World Economic Forum

Renowned Nigerian social entrepreneur and founder of Slum2School Africa, Orondaam Otto, has been selected by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as one of the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025, a prestigious recognition given to under-40 leaders creating meaningful impact across the world. Each year, about 100 individuals are selected globally into this elite […]

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