1 hour ago How mass defections expose Nigeria’s weak political structure

Defection does not guarantee automatic electoral victory – Oduwole The wave of defection in Nigerian politics has become a recurring read more How mass defections expose Nigeria’s weak political structure

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2 h. ago Copa del Rey Final: Kounde scores late as Barca overcome Real Madrid in five

Barcelona have won the Copa del Rey title after overcoming Real Madrid in the final on Saturday. Pedri handed Barca the lead in the 28th minute with a brilliant finish to the delight of their supporters. Real Madrid, however, came back into the game with more purpose after the break and dominated Barcelona completely. Kylian […] The post Copa del Rey Final: Kounde scores late as Barca overcome Real Madrid in five-goal thriller appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Alleged defection: I didn’t meet with Uzodimma to join APC – Gov Otti

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, has denied holding any meeting with his Imo State counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodimma with an aim to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial was coming against the backdrop of reports making the rounds in the social media, insinuating that Otti has […] The post Alleged defection: I didn’t meet with Uzodimma to join APC – Gov Otti appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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2 h. ago Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims

From Okwe Obi, Abuja    Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has boasted that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has exceeded the expectations of Nigeria in the area of food security.  Kyari stated this when he hosted board chairmen of the research institutes and colleges of agriculture, yesterday in Abuja.  He said: “We […] The post Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Oborevwori, Okowa, others’ defection ‘ll strengthen APC in South

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Chairman of National Agency for The Great Green Wall (NAGGW), Senator Magnus Abe, has said the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, his deputy and entire cabinet as well as former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, is a move that would strengthen and consolidate the All Progressives Congress (APC), support base […] The post Oborevwori, Okowa, others’ defection ‘ll strengthen APC in South-South – Abe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. 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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3 h. ago Police, NESO unite to strengthen grassroots security in S’West

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey In a major step towards strengthening grassroots security, the Neighbourhood Enlightenment and Safety Organisation (NESO) South West zone held its first official appointment and decoration ceremony at Chosen International Secondary School, Festac Town, Lagos. The event marked a significant milestone in NESO’s mission to build safer communities, drawing newly decorated officers from […] The post Police, NESO unite to strengthen grassroots security in S’West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Renewed Hope Agenda: Greater collaboration between health professionals vital to improve Nigerians’ health outcomes –Dr. Odionyenma, AMLSN President 

As preventive health checks initiative gets endorsement from Diaspora citizens, medlab consumables vendors   By Enyeribe Ejiogu The 4×4 relay race is a major track and field event at the Olympic Games, in which teamwork is extremely vital for the success of the team. The team member who starts the race and then passes the […] The post Renewed Hope Agenda: Greater collaboration between health professionals vital to improve Nigerians’ health outcomes –Dr. Odionyenma, AMLSN President  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NEMSA Eyes Partnership With Customs Against Fake Electrical Products

Managing director and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Engr Aliyu Tukur Tahir, is pressing for a strong collaboration between his organization, the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to rid the country of substandard electrical products used in the country’s power value chain. Tahir, […]

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4 h. ago Day Azibaola Robert, wife, feted former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife to delightful evening

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Day Azibaola Robert, wife, feted former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife to delightful evening  For Azibaola Robert and wife, Stella Robert, nothing is too big and nothing is too small in appreciating a long-time spiritual father and mentor, former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and his spouse, former First Lady, Dame Patience […] The post Day Azibaola Robert, wife, feted former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife to delightful evening appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Shettima Rallies Global Support For Nigeria’s Human Capital Devt

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to position human potential at the heart of national development. Speaking virtually at a high-level roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank/IMF […]

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5 h. ago 2025 SSC: Fear, uncertainty as  WAEC begins CBT examination for students

By Olakunle Olafioye The West African Examination Council (WAEC) relentless search for a lasting solution to a major problem that has eroded the integrity of the examinations conducted by the regional examination council for decades appears set to have given way to a new era in the history of the body.  Major examinations conducted by […] The post 2025 SSC: Fear, uncertainty as  WAEC begins CBT examination for students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Insecurity: Nigerians should appreciate sacrifices made by soldiers –Toyin, General Adisa’s daughter

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Toyin Belawu Adisa is the daughter of the late Major General AbdulKarim Adisa, former military administrator of Oyo and Imo states, who also served as Minister for Works and Housing. In this interview, she talks about her childhood, life without her father, his unfulfilled dreams and most especially, her grandmother’s foundation […] The post Insecurity: Nigerians should appreciate sacrifices made by soldiers –Toyin, General Adisa’s daughter appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 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 Prophecies: What God told me about North, Abuja, Lagos, Ogun –Primate Ayodele

Shettima, Atiku, Obi, Akpabio, Ribadu, Soludo, Ambode, Uzodimma’s wife too • Calls for urgent, fervent prayers   By Olakunle Olafioye The leader of Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has called on the Federal Government to beef up security in the North and other parts of the country to avoid major security breach. […] The post Prophecies: What God told me about North, Abuja, Lagos, Ogun –Primate Ayodele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Mum made sure we combined schoolling and skill acquisition from primary to university –Oghene, GMYT Group CEO

By Agatha Emeadi Dr Princess Kelechi Oghene is a serial entrepreneur and  educationist with interest in fashion. A former model for Orange Drugs Limited, she is the Chief Executive of GMYT Group Limited, a fashion institute. With focus and determination, she has created a number of business enterprises. Oghene’s late mother began to groom her […] The post Mum made sure we combined schoolling and skill acquisition from primary to university –Oghene, GMYT Group CEO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Chairman, Sifax Group to mark 63rd birthday with football match

Going by his love for grassroots football, Chairman, Sifax Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi will on Sunday, May 4, celebrates his 63rd birthday with a grassroots football tourney billed for Abati Barrack Mini Stadium, Ojuelegba, Lagos. The celebrant, whose birthday was originally scheduled for April 29th, shifted all celebration to the final of his annual Taiwo […] The post Chairman, Sifax Group to mark 63rd birthday with football match appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker

By Daniel Kanu Hon. Rotimi Makinde, who represented Ife Federal Constituency, Osun State in the 7th National Assembly, was the deputy chairman, Human Rights Committee in the Assembly. He was notable  for his great contributions in legislative matters. Makinde, an APC chieftain was in the forefront in the formation of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju […] The post 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Nigeria’s economic trajectory turning positive, says Cardoso

The Nigerian economy is beginning to turn the corner with an increased investor confidence, growing reserves and macroeconomic stability, according read more Nigeria’s economic trajectory turning positive, says Cardoso

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