28 m. ago Many escape death as truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses

By Christopher Oji Many people escaped death yesterday as a truck fell off Agege bridge in Lagos and landed on two buses. There was pandemonium when the fully loaded truck with registration No GGE 624 YJ, fell off the bridge leaving people scampering for safety. A witness, Saliu Babs, a commercial bus driver, told Sunday […] The post Many escape death as truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigerians lament dearth of viable health insurance schemes amid worsening health situation

By Olakunle Olafioye The death of a pregnant woman in Lagos State after she was allegedly rejected by a private hospital owing to the inability of her husband to pay the deposit demanded by the hospital where she was rushed to recently has once again underscored the need for an effective and affordable health insurance […] The post Nigerians lament dearth of viable health insurance schemes amid worsening health situation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 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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10 h. ago Terry Apala Remanded In Ikoyi Correctional Centre Over Naira Mutilation Charges

A high court in Ikoyi has ordered the detention of Nigerian singer Terry Apala at the Ikoyi correctional center over alleged abuse of naira notes. In a statement on Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that Apala was arraigned on a one-count charge of naira mutilation. The commission alleged that the singer […] The post Terry Apala Remanded In Ikoyi Correctional Centre Over Naira Mutilation Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Forensic Review Rules Out Drug Abuse In Mohbad’s Death, Points To Allergic Reaction

Forensic psychologist Uwom Eze has rejected allegations that Mohbad’s death was caused by drug abuse. On September 12, 2023, Mohbad passed away following an injection given by a nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe. He was buried the next day, but on September 21, 2023, the police exhumed his body for an autopsy. The pathologist overseeing the autopsy, […] The post Forensic Review Rules Out Drug Abuse In Mohbad’s Death, Points To Allergic Reaction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Wike orders crackdown on unregistered Abuja hospitals after maternal death at illegal facility

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a strict crackdown on unregistered hospitals and unqualified medical practitioners following the tragic death of Chekwube Chinagorom, a 35-year-old pregnant woman, at an unregistered facility in Abuja. Chinagorom died after a Caesarean section at Afolmi Hospital in Durumi, which […] The post Wike orders crackdown on unregistered Abuja hospitals after maternal death at illegal facility appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago NDYC Demands Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Insecurity, Political Crisis

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to what it called as alarming level of violence, lawlessness, and breakdown of order. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, NDYC cited the recent kidnappings, killings, and general insecurity […]

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20 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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20 h. ago Banned agrochemicals: NAFDAC raids shops in Ogun, Ondo, others, seizes N800m products

By John Ogunsemore The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has impounded N800 million worth of banned agrochemical products from shops in Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo States. The agency disclosed this in a statement shared on X on Friday. NAFDAC said it targeted shops found to be distributing banned agrochemical […] The post Banned agrochemicals: NAFDAC raids shops in Ogun, Ondo, others, seizes N800m products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago NDLEA, NAPTIP set up teams to strengthen collaboration against drug, human trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have set up teams on both sides to strengthen collaboration on the fight against the interconnected menace of human and drug trafficking as well as substance abuse. The fresh effort was the highpoint of discussions between […] The post NDLEA, NAPTIP set up teams to strengthen collaboration against drug, human trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Mbah presents certificate, staff of office to Igwe Aloysius Ogbonna

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has presented a certificate of recognition and staff of office to the newly elected traditional ruler of Ogugu Ntu-Egbenese Ancient Kingdom in Awgu Local Government Area,, Igwe Aloysius Ogbonna. It was gathered that the recognition has officially restored traditional leadership to the community after a […] The post Mbah presents certificate, staff of office to Igwe Aloysius Ogbonna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Gombe Easter Tragedy: Police To Arraign Truck Driver For Dangerous Driving

The Gombe State Police Command has disclosed that it has finished investigation into the fatal accident involving a truck driver who rammed his vehicle into a crowd of Christians staging procession in celebration of Easter Monday in Billiri local government area of the State. LEADERSHIP reports that the incident led to the death of five […]

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39 h. ago “Nigerian Youths Are Paid N20,000 To Abuse Those Fighting For Them” – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented over what he described as transactional politics in Nigeria. Obi alleged that some politicians bankroll young people to harass and discredit advocates of good governance on social media. Speaking at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., United States of America, on Thursday, the former governor of […] The post “Nigerian Youths Are Paid N20,000 To Abuse Those Fighting For Them” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago 13 arrested for alleged gang rape, abortion and death of teenage girl

From Paul Orude Bauchi Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects in connection with an alleged gang rape and unsafe abortion that led to the death of an 18-year old teenager. The incident which happened in Misau town in Misau Local Government Area of the State has shocked residents. The police Public Relations Officer, […] The post 13 arrested for alleged gang rape, abortion and death of teenage girl appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Traditional rulers and respected leaders in the Kwara South senatorial district have lauded President Bola Tinubu’s recent federal appointments, saying they reflect a strong adherence to the principles of federal character. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin yesterday, the group, led by  Dr. James Ayeni, insisted that the appointments into public offices […] The post Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Oyo: Herders ordered out of farm settlements to protect crops

From Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan The Oyo State government has directed herders to vacate all farm settlements to prevent crop destruction, as announced by Justice Aderonke Aderemi (retd), Chairperson of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), in a press statement on Thursday. OYRLEA, established by Governor Seyi Makinde in April 2024 and inaugurated […] The post Oyo: Herders ordered out of farm settlements to protect crops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Benue: Bandits hijack two vehicles, kidnap 19 travellers in Gwer West

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Bandits have hijacked two passenger vehicles and kidnapped 19 travellers in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, a traditional ruler, Ter Nagi, Chief Daniel Abomtse, confirmed to journalists via phone on Thursday, April 24. The vehicles involved were a Picnic bus and a Sharon bus, each carrying about […] The post Benue: Bandits hijack two vehicles, kidnap 19 travellers in Gwer West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Police arrest 3 suspects over attack on FCT Boys’ Brigade camp

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspects—Stanley Ukweze, Dauda Yohana, and Gemu Adamu, all residents of Wasa Village, Karshi—in connection with the attack on a Boys’ Brigade camping site in Zhayidna Village, Orozo. The attack resulted in the death of camper Johnson John. FCT Police Public Relations […] The post Police arrest 3 suspects over attack on FCT Boys’ Brigade camp appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Obasanjo, Jonathan, Mbah, Bago mourn as Chief Mathias Anohu begins final journey

The Sun Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan have expressed deep grief over the passing of Chief Mathias Anohu, former Permanent Secretary in Anambra State, describing him as a distinguished public servant. Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and Niger State Governor Umar Bago also mourned his death, noting that his good works would ensure […] The post Obasanjo, Jonathan, Mbah, Bago mourn as Chief Mathias Anohu begins final journey appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Southern Monarchs Condemn Uromi Killing, Urge Federal Gov’t To Address Insecurity

The Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), has condoled with the families and loved ones of the Northern hunters who lost their lives in the Uromi incident. The traditional rulers condemned the violence that led to the loss of lives of the hunters and prayed for peace and stability in the affected community. In a […]

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