17 m. ago Top Sports, Business, Govt Officials For Maiden Sports Meet Nigeria Conference In Abuja

The inaugural Sports Meet Nigeria Conference is set to hold on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the prestigious Cubana Hotel in Jabi, Abuja. This high-impact event aims to bring together sports business professionals, investors, marketers, broadcasters, media and public relations experts, as well as sports and social entrepreneurs, administrators, and leaders from key industries to […]

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95 m. ago Police Probe Killing Of Comfort Omoge’s Grandson By Scavenger In Ondo

Following the tragic death of Prince OgoOluwa Omoge, grandson of the late music icon, Comfort Omoge, the Ondo State Police Command said it has commenced an investigation into the incident. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident reportedly occurred on Friday along the Ayeka/Igbokoda Expressway in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area. While it was gathered that a […]

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2 h. ago Promote Love, Not Division, First Lady Tells Christian Youths

First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has urged Christian youth across the country to become agents of love and unity and warned against the dangers of religious and regional division. While hosting members of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), she called to an Easter Brunch […]

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2 h. ago Pandemonium As Truck Hits Easter Celebrants, Kills 5 In Gombe

There was pandemonium in the Billiri local government area of Gombe State as a driver of a heavy-duty truck popularly known as ‘trailer’ on Monday lost control, ran into some Christians on the street, celebrating Easter. It was said that the trailer transporting grains from Adamawa State to Gombe lost control due to brake failure […]

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4 h. ago Jonathan mourns Pope Francis, says late Pontiff stood for the vulnerable

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has extended his condolences to the Catholic faithful in Nigeria and Christians around the world on the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis who died yesterday. He described the late Catholic Pontiff as an advocate of peace and justice, and defender of the vulnerable. He further noted that his […] The post Jonathan mourns Pope Francis, says late Pontiff stood for the vulnerable appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Easter: Five Worshipers Retuning From Prayer Ground Killed, 13 Injured In Gombe Road Accident

At least five persons have been killed, while 13 others injured in a truck accident which occurred in Tashan Gona, Billiri Local Government of Gombe state.  It was gathered that the incident happened at about 7:20 am on Easter Monday, after a truck laden with grains crashed into worshippers returning from Easter prayer ground. In […] The post Easter: Five Worshipers Retuning From Prayer Ground Killed, 13 Injured In Gombe Road Accident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Tinubu, Buhari, Kefas, Ododo, Kalu, CAN, others, mourn Pope Francis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Fred Ezeh, Abuja and Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo   President Bola Tinubu; former President Muhammadu Buhari; the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi; Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas; his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed  Ododo; Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have all joined Catholic faithful across […] The post Tinubu, Buhari, Kefas, Ododo, Kalu, CAN, others, mourn Pope Francis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Niger: Thugs on rampage, kill bank driver, beat man to coma in latest attack

From John Adams, Minna There seems to be no end in sight over the activities of some youths suspected to be thugs in Minna,  Niger State, who have continued to unleash terror, and stabbing innocent citizens to death without any provocation. The latest victims in the ongoing brutal killing by these thugs are  :a driver […] The post Niger: Thugs on rampage, kill bank driver, beat man to coma in latest attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Catholic Secretariat declare prayer session for late Pope Francis 

mourns Pontiff From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has declared a special prayer session across the dioceses in the country for the repose of the soul of the Pope Francis who died on Monday at age 88. This was contained in a statement released in Abuja, on Monday, by the CSN Secretary-General, […] The post Catholic Secretariat declare prayer session for late Pope Francis  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Anxiety in Delta over death of Shimite, special adviser on trade, exports

…We’re trying to ascertain cause of death – Police …Oborevwori mourns Shimite’s death There is anxiety in the air following read more Anxiety in Delta over death of Shimite, special adviser on trade, exports

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11 h. ago Pope Francis Bridged Islam, Christianity, Fought For The Weak — Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Christians all across the world in mourning the demise of the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who departed the earth on Easter Monday. In a reaction to the news of the death, the former President, in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, said Christians in […]

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11 h. ago Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised to improve learning facilities, recruit more qualified teachers, provide good infrastructure, a conducive learning atmosphere, and secure school environments across the State. He made the pledge when he inspected ongoing renovation of some schools in Edo Central, which were hitherto in very bad […] The post Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Plateau Killings: Church Leaders Protest Attacks, Demand Justice

Christian faithful in Plateau State staged a peaceful protest on Easter Monday in condemnation of recent killings in Bokkos, Riyom and Bassa local government areas of the state. The protesters on Easter Monday called for an immediate end to the dastardly acts of brutality which they described as grievous violation of human rights and stain […]

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13 h. ago Peter Obi mourns Pope Francis, hails him as a “moral compass in a troubled world”

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the last general elections, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of read more Peter Obi mourns Pope Francis, hails him as a “moral compass in a troubled world”

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13 h. ago Gombe Gov’t Probes Billiri Easter Tragedy As Gov Yahaya Mourns Victims

Gombe State governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered an investigation into the tragic accident that occurred during an Easter procession in Billiri local government area of the State on Monday, which resulted in the loss of five lives and injuries to many others. This is as the governor also expressed deep sorrow and concern over the […]

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14 h. ago Bauchi governor mourns death of four workers of Gubi Water Treatment Plant

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of four workers at the Gubi Dam Water Treatment Plant during routine maintenance on April 20. In a statement issued on April 21 by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor extended condolences to […] The post Bauchi governor mourns death of four workers of Gubi Water Treatment Plant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago PICTORIAL: Pandemonium As Truck Hits Easter Celebrants, Kills 5 In Gombe

There was pandemonium in Billiri local government area of Gombe State as a driver of a heavy-duty truck popularly known as ‘trailer’ on Monday lost control and ran into some Christians celebrating Easter. It was gathered that the truck which was transporting grains from Adamawa State to Gombe State lost control as a result of […]

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15 h. ago Ekwueme’s son to Tinubu, others: Be sensitive, cut excesses, lead by example

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Apostle Goodheart Obi Ekwueme, son of Nigeria’s first elected Vice President, late Dr Alex Ekwueme, has challenged President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerian leaders to show greater sensitivity to citizens’ struggles and lead by example during the nation’s economic hardships. Speaking to journalists after the Easter Sunday Service on April 20, […] The post Ekwueme’s son to Tinubu, others: Be sensitive, cut excesses, lead by example appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Vatican prepares for Pope Francis’ successor, selection process revealed

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the Vatican will go into a period of mourning, ushering in the selection of a new pontiff. The selection process, which is very much a traditional one, has been updated in modern times and will see cardinals from around the globe converge for the […] The post Vatican prepares for Pope Francis’ successor, selection process revealed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians

The ruling All Progressives Congress has urged Nigerians to embrace hope, patience, sacrifice during the Easter season. APC led this out in a statement by its Spokesman, Felix Morka on Monday to mark Easter celebration, saying that these are some of the priceless values and virtues inherent in Jesus’ death and resurrection. The party added […] The post Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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