45 m. ago Tinubu approves Maiduguri airport upgrade to international status

President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said the latest approval concludes the establishment of at least one international airport across the Read More

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5 h. ago Zulum pledges to resuscitate Biu Dam to boost irrigation farming

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has pledged to revitalise the Biu Dam affer 30 years of abandonment to enhance read more Zulum pledges to resuscitate Biu Dam to boost irrigation farming

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5 h. ago 2027: Political opponents will suffer worst defeat against Kaduna gov – ALGON

The Chairman of the Kaduna State chapter of the Association of Local Governments Of Nigeria Jamilu Albani, has stated that Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State will defeat political opponents in the governorship election come 2027 even as he pledged total support of chairmen to the governor. Albani spoke after the breaking of the Ramadan Read More

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10 h. ago Kebbi gov pledges swift resettlement for Lakurawa attack victims

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has assured victims of the recent Lakurawa attacks in Arewa Local Government Area that his administration will take swift action to resettle them in their communities. Idris made this pledge on Wednesday during a condolence visit to the Internally Displaced Persons camp in Kangiwa, Kebbi State. The camp shelters Read More

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17 h. ago For Katsina Residents, NAGGW Represents Hope And Transformation

The Great Green Wall initiative in Katsina State, spearheaded by the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), stands as a beacon of hope for many communities grappling with desertification and land degradation challenges. The agency is making significant strides toward environmental restoration and improved living conditions by implementing afforestation projects, constructing solar-powered boreholes, […]

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18 h. ago Oil production resumes at Libya’s Mabruk field after ten years

  Libya’s Mabruk Oil Operations has resumed production at the Mabruk oilfield after a decade-long shutdown, the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity said in a statement on Wednesday. Production officially restarted on Sunday at an initial rate of 5,000 barrels per day, according to the statement, with plans to increase to 7,000 bpd by the Read More

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20 h. ago Kebbi governor pledges to rebuild villages after Lakurawa attack

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has promised to rebuild some of the villages burnt by the Lakurawa terrorists and provide the necessary financial assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Arewa Local Government Area. Idris stated this during his sympathy visit to the temporary IDP camp at Kangiwa, the […] The post Kebbi governor pledges to rebuild villages after Lakurawa attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Makinde Pledges Support For Victims Of Oyo Market Fire Incident

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has commiserated with traders who lost their properties in a fire outbreak that occurred midnight of Wednesday at the popular Alesinloye Market in Ibadan, offering immediate support for the victims. The governor who was represented by his deputy, Barr Bayo Lawal, expressed the government’s sympathy to the victims of the […]

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22 h. ago FIRS commits to enhancing economic revitalization initiatives in Niger

Tribune Online FIRS commits to enhancing economic revitalization initiatives in Niger The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has pledged its support to the Niger State government in revitalizing the local economy through agricultural initiatives. FIRS commits to enhancing economic revitalization initiatives in Niger Tribune Online

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24 h. ago 4 Soldiers Reported Killed As ISWAP Attacks Military Base In Borno

No fewer than four soldiers were reportedly killed and unspecified numbers wounded when terrorists of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) attacked a military base in Damboa local government area of Borno State on Sunday. LEADERSHIP gathered that terrorists rode on motorcycles and stormed the remote village of Warja between Sabon Gari in […]

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26 h. ago Cross River: 23,659 rural children receive state scholarships

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar About 23,659 rural children from the Adadama community in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State have been awarded life-changing scholarships over the last decade. This is courtesy of a former National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Betta Edu, who has been steadfastly awarding these scholarships for nearly […] The post Cross River: 23,659 rural children receive state scholarships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Women in boardrooms: Is gender parity a reality or an illusion?

Boardrooms shape the future of industries, yet they remain largely male-dominated spaces, even in an era of corporate diversity pledges. read more Women in boardrooms: Is gender parity a reality or an illusion?

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42 h. ago Oborevwori promises Delta communities chieftaincy, land disputes resolution

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured the people of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom and neighboring communities of the prompt review and release of a white paper on the Commission of Inquiry’s findings on the ongoing land disputes in the region. The governor made this pledge on Tuesday while receiving the report of the commission, which investigated Read More

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42 h. ago Tinubu meets S’south leaders, calls for adherence to rule of law to restore peace in Rivers

• PANDEF says instability threatens national peace, stability From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu stressed the need of upholding the rule of law in Rivers State in order to guarantee long-term peace and prosperity during his meeting with South-South political leaders in Abuja on Tuesday. Tinubu said during the meeting with representatives and leaders […] The post Tinubu meets S’south leaders, calls for adherence to rule of law to restore peace in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Senate asks INEC to fill vacant Senate seats in Edo, Anambra

…Approves restoration of Aniocha North II State Constituency From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has formally directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct bye elections for Anambra-South and Edo-Central seats. Ifeanyi Ubah of the All Progressives Congress (APC), occupied the Anambra-South seat until his death on July 26, 2024, while the Governor of […] The post Senate asks INEC to fill vacant Senate seats in Edo, Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Nigeria to host 2025 Afreximbank meetings with 5,000 delegates

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria is set to host the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja from 23 to 27 June 2025, reinforcing its position as a leader in African trade and economic development. The event, themed ‘Building the Future on Decades of Resilience’, will attract over 5,000 delegates from across the globe, including policymakers, […] The post Nigeria to host 2025 Afreximbank meetings with 5,000 delegates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Pyrates Confraternity, WiCare Foundation collaborate to promote gender equality

By Adewale Sanyaolu The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Pyrates Confraternity, and the WiCare Lekota Foundation have pledged to promote programmes that advance gender equality. The Capoon of NAS, Pyrates Confraternity, Ikeja Chapter, Panama Deck, Mr Ima Ero, stated this during a live programme on Naija FM radio station in commemoration of International Women’s Day […] The post Pyrates Confraternity, WiCare Foundation collaborate to promote gender equality appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Properties Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Electronic Shop In Borno

An electronic shop owned by one Mohammed Abba Malam, has been destroyed, following a fire incident which occurred in a Market, located in Maiduguri, Borno State. It was gathered that the inferno started around 7 pm on Monday and burnt some home appliances worth millions of naira. In a statement by Spokesman of Borno State […] The post Properties Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Electronic Shop In Borno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Anambra 2025: Ganduje pledges fair APC primary, best candidate

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has assured that the National Working Committee has no preferred candidate for the 2025 Anambra governorship election and will ensure a fair selection process. Speaking at the Anambra stakeholders’ meeting with the NWC in Abuja on Tuesday, Ganduje stated that the APC will present Read More

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46 h. ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu urges political actors to respect court rulings

President Bola Tinubu says political stakeholders in Rivers State must respect court rulings and uphold the rule of law to restore peace in the crisis-hit state. In a Tuesday statement titled “President Tinubu Calls for Adherence to the Rule of Law to Restore Peace in Rivers State”, signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Read More

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