25 m. ago Nigeria Makes Strides Toward HIV Epidemic Control Amid Funding Freeze

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), has reported progress in Nigeria’s fight against HIV in the first quarter of 2025. The Director and National Coordinator of NASCP, Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, noted that the developments aligned with the Coordinating Minister of Health’s four-point […]

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34 m. ago Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A group of Nigerian lawyers has called on the United States and the international community to pressure the Nigerian government to rescind its decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a protest march to the US embassy in Abuja yesterday, the lawyers under the […] The post Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 m. ago Arewa youths to Tinubu: Ignore call for emergency rule in Zamfara

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Northern Democratic Movement (NDM), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to ignore clamour for an emergency rule in Zamfara State. Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), had called on President Tinubu to call for an emergency, as a result of insecurity. But NDM Convener, Ibrahim Sule Sarki, in a statement yesterday, […] The post Arewa youths to Tinubu: Ignore call for emergency rule in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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87 m. ago Abuja Lawyers Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers, Seek Donald Trump’s Intervention

Some human rights lawyers, under the aegis of Lawyers in Defence of Democracy, stormed major streets of Abuja to protest against ‘Emergency Rule’ in Rivers State. The legal portioners were spotted on Wednesday, calling on the United States and international community to pressure President Bola Tinubu over his decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara and […] The post Abuja Lawyers Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers, Seek Donald Trump’s Intervention appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Gbajabiamila urges inward focus on sustainable solutions for SDGs

Nigeria, world’s poorest people bearing brunt of lack of progress towards SDGs – Orelope-Adefulire NGF, UN pledge support From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, called for Nigeria to prioritise internal strategies to tackle economic, social, and environmental challenges amid a shrinking global multilateral space. Speaking at […] The post Gbajabiamila urges inward focus on sustainable solutions for SDGs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Nigeria Makes Strides Toward HIV Epidemic Control Amid Funding Pause

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), has reported progress in Nigeria’s fight against HIV in the first quarter of 2025. The Director and National Coordinator of NASCP, Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, noted that the developments align with the Coordinating Minister of Health’s four-point […]

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1 hour ago Speech by the President of Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization On the Occasion of the EKO SAFE CAMPAIGN PROJECT

Distinguished Guests, Eminent Stakeholders, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is with great honor and humility that I stand before you today read more Speech by the President of Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization On the Occasion of the EKO SAFE CAMPAIGN PROJECT

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2 h. ago Heavy Downpour Wrecks Havok In Cross River Community As Falling Trees Destroy Cars, Properties

Some residents of Atimbo community, located in Calabar, Cross River, have decried over rising case of falling trees during rainfalls in the state. It was gathered that a Nissan Xterra Jeep was destroyed in a recent rainfall that occurred in one of the communities. Speaking with News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, Samuel Ekpenyong, said […] The post Heavy Downpour Wrecks Havok In Cross River Community As Falling Trees Destroy Cars, Properties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Anambra Guber: Chukwuma lauds Tinubu’s youth policies, says YPP shares same ideology

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chief Paul Chukwuma, the candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), has pledged to connect Anambra State to the center if elected governor in the November 8 poll. Speaking in an interview at his Umueri country home, Chukwuma expressed admiration for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies, particularly those aimed at empowering […] The post Anambra Guber: Chukwuma lauds Tinubu’s youth policies, says YPP shares same ideology appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Japa: Federal Gov’t Launches N110bn Fund To Upgrade Medical Schools

In a move to address the escalating exodus of Nigerian healthcare professionals popularly dubbed the “japa” wave, the Federal Government has launched a N110 billion intervention fund aimed at revitalising medical education infrastructure across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Ministerial Monitoring Committee on TETFund High Impact Intervention Projects in Abuja, […]

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5 h. ago TotalEnergies Nigeria grows shareholders’ funds amid earnings drop

TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc’s first-quarter 2025 financial report paints a mixed picture — one of short-term earnings pain but long-term read more TotalEnergies Nigeria grows shareholders’ funds amid earnings drop

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5 h. ago FG warns youth chiefs against misappropriation of community funds

By Abel Leonard, Lafia The Federal Government through the Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande has issued a strong warning to traditional youth chiefs across the country, urging them to shun greed and avoid misappropriating community development funds. Speaking throught Chief Obinna Nwaka, at a two-day national retreat of the Traditional Youth Chief Forum of […] The post FG warns youth chiefs against misappropriation of community funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Justice And Fairness Under Threat? The Case of Aisha Achimugu And The Need For Due Process In Nigeria

  The recent arrest of Aisha Achimugu, a high-profile Nigerian business executive and socialite, has ignited vigorous debates across Nigeria and the global community about justice, the rule of law, and human rights protections. The circumstances surrounding her detention raise urgent questions about due process, governmental accountability, and Nigeria’s commitment to fair legal procedures—issues that […]

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6 h. ago Gowon, Obasanjo, Anyaoku, Ibru, Monarchs, Others Honour Clark On May Day

Elder statesmen and eminent Nigerians will on May Day, this Thursday, converge on Lagos State to reflect on the life and times of late elder statesman and Niger Delta leader, Chief Edwin Clark. Clark, a former federal commissioner of information in the First Republic, died in February aged 97. Some of the dignitaries expected to […]

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6 h. ago ‘Contactless payment is no longer futuristic, but a necessity’

Contactless payment, which used to be futuristic, is now a necessity for ensuring secure and fast transactions. Ugo Obasi, chief read more ‘Contactless payment is no longer futuristic, but a necessity’

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6 h. ago New NYSC DG to corps members: Don’t use social media to insult anyone

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The 23rd Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has called on corps members to use social media responsibly and contribute positively to national development. Speaking to the 2025 Batch ‘A’ (Stream I) corps members at the temporary orientation camp located at Government College, Kurmi […] The post New NYSC DG to corps members: Don’t use social media to insult anyone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Traditional Leader Condemns Rumours Against Olu Of Warri, Itsekiri Community

The Oritsewa of Warri Kingdom and a Crown Prince of Etikan Kingdom in Ondo State, Chief Godday Erewa, has firmly dismissed reports linking the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, to an alleged arms procurement deal with a British Army officer. The prominent Warri traditional leader has described the claims, which surfaced on certain online […]

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7 h. ago Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths knock EFCC over alleged disobedience to court order

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has condemned the arrest of businesswoman Aisha Achimugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Achimugu was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Her lawyer, Chief Chikaosolu Ojukwu, who confirmed her arrest said , “Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into […] The post Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths knock EFCC over alleged disobedience to court order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago ‘Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Will Put Nigeria On Right Trajectory’

A non-governmental organisation, the City Boy Movement (CBM), has supported President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying they will help transform Nigeria. Speaking in Lagos at the stakeholders engagement for Lagos Youth tagged, ‘Understanding President Bola Tinubu renewed hope initiatives,’ the director general, CBM, Hon. Ishola Shoga, urged Nigerians to exercise patience as the reforms were […]

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9 h. ago “Kwankwaso Not Needed To Win Kano For Tinubu In 2027” – APC Youth Wing

A youth group under the aegis of ruling All Progressive Congress Youth and Students Council in Kano State, has opposed the return of former governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso. The group described Kwankwaso as politically irrelevant and a potential disruptor of the party’s growing unity and strength. This was disclosed on Tuesday, by Director-General […] The post “Kwankwaso Not Needed To Win Kano For Tinubu In 2027” – APC Youth Wing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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