1 hour ago Troops dislodge armed herders, recover automatic rifle in Benue

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi  Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) deployed at Mbakyior Outpost, Agidi community has recovered one AK-47 rifle with mounted magazine and live rounds during a farm patrol in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The OPWS Commander, Major General Moses Gara, stated this in […] The post Troops dislodge armed herders, recover automatic rifle in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Chief Kanran just completed acting in one of my projects – Femi Adebayo mourns late veteran

By John Ogunsemore Ace Nollywood actor and producer, Femi Adebayo has mourned the death of senior colleague, Segun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran. It was learnt that Chief Kanran died in a Lagos hospital on Friday after a brief illness, three days to his 70th birthday. Revealing that Chief Kanran just completed acting in […] The post Chief Kanran just completed acting in one of my projects – Femi Adebayo mourns late veteran appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Gusau commends pace of work on NFF/FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has praised the contractors working on the NFF-FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches for the pace of work on the project, which groundbreaking ceremony was done on 18th March this year. On an inspection of the site, which is located opposite the NFF […] The post Gusau commends pace of work on NFF/FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nwifuru rewards D’Tigress star, Blessing Ejiofor with duplex, N30m

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, on Friday rewarded Blessing Ejiofor who was part of Nigeria’s victorious women’s national team at the 2025 Afrobasket tournament. Ejiofor who hails from Okposi community, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state, was also given a duplex by the Governor and State Honour of Ebonyi Hall […] The post Nwifuru rewards D’Tigress star, Blessing Ejiofor with duplex, N30m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Otti lauds Tinubu, NASS, others over $125m Islamic Bank loan for Abia

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has lauded President Bola Tinubu and members of the National Assembly for making it possible for Abia to receive a loan of $125m from Islamic Bank (IsDB), for the execution of strategic projects in the state. Others on the Governor’s thank you list include the Minister of Finance […] The post Otti lauds Tinubu, NASS, others over $125m Islamic Bank loan for Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau

The Federal Government Has Disbursed Financial Assistance To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau State Under The Renewed Hope Cash Transfer Programme, Officials Confirmed On Friday. Coordinator Of The National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) In Plateau State, Mrs. Mary Fom, Disclosed This Development During A One-Day Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting Held In Jos. She Explained That The […] The post FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Gombe: Tumfure community hails NERC, JEDC, others for restoring power

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe   The residents of Wuro Funawo in Tumfure community of Akko Local Government Area (LGA) in Gombe State, have commended the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for its prompt intervention in resolving a protracted power outage that had crippled the community.   The appreciation came in the wake of a swift […] The post Gombe: Tumfure community hails NERC, JEDC, others for restoring power appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Massive Flood Halts Medical Services At Yobe University Teaching Hospital

A heavy downpour on Thursday evening triggered severe flooding at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH), disrupting access to key sections of the facility and posing serious challenges to patients, staff, and visitors. The floodwaters, according to eyewitness accounts, originated from Murfakalam, a suburban community located on the outskirts of Damaturu metropolis. The downpour […] The post Massive Flood Halts Medical Services At Yobe University Teaching Hospital appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a critical roundtable focused on implementing the Zaria Declaration on Strengthening Local Governance and Empowering Traditional Institutions, key stakeholders have issued an urgent call for the National Assembly to take immediate legislative action on constituency projects. They emphasised the pressing need to establish a robust legal framework to regulate constituency […] The post Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Troops Rescue Fulani Community Leader, 5 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims in Obajana area of Kogi State. Recall that the Obajana axis in Kogi West Senatorial district of Kogi have become notorious for kidnapping and other violent crimes of recent, prompting the state government to declare […]

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22 h. ago Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has announced that over 14, 000 residents across the state’s 244 wards are benefiting from the second phase of the Nigerian Community Actions For Resilience And Economic Stimulus NG-CARES Result Area 3.2 Programme, aimed at empowering small-scale businesses and promoting self-reliance. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on […] The post Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG-CARES appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago FG assures sustained developmental projects execution in South

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to sustain the execution of developmental projects in the South-East region. The Minister read more FG assures sustained developmental projects execution in South-East

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23 h. ago FG approaves $125m Islamic Development Bank’s loan for Abia infrastructure projects

Federal Government has approved $125 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) financing facility for Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. The read more FG approaves $125m Islamic Development Bank’s loan for Abia infrastructure projects

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24 h. ago Yelewata killing: Community appeals for security post, support for displaced members

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government (LG), Benue State have appealed to the State Government to utilize the funds donated by governments and organisations after their community was attacked to support them to get back to their normal lives. The Community made this appeal, yesterday during a press conference […] The post Yelewata killing: Community appeals for security post, support for displaced members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Plateau Trains Stakeholders In Alternative Conflict Resolution

Plateau State MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and the Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), with support from the Government of Sweden through the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has held a two-day capacity-building workshop on Collaborative and Alternative Dispute Resolution (CDR/ADR). LEADERSHIP Friday reports that the  programme was held under the project “Improving Access to Women’s Housing, Land and […]

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28 h. ago Gwaram Community Applauds Emir Over New District Heads In Alkaleri

The people of Gwaram community in Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi State have lauded the Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, for appointing Alhaji Bala Mohammed Gidado (rtd comptroller of customs) as the 9th Sarkin Alkaleri, and Ambassador Yakubu Santuraki Sulaiman Adamu as the new district head of Pali. In a statement signed […]

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28 h. ago Procurement Professionals Blame Quacks For Substandard Projects

The Association of Procurement Professionals of Nigeria (APPON) has blamed the engagement of unqualified persons or quacks in the procurement and supply chain management for substandard projects across the country, such as failed roads and collapsed buildings. The president of APPON Dr Emem Kanico, disclosed this at the 5th Annual National Conference of the association,  […]

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29 h. ago After Accident, Gov Radda Embarks On Medical Leave, Transmits Power To Deputy

Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda will begin a three-week medical leave on Monday, August 18, 2025, following an accident that required medical attention. In a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Bala Salisu Zango, yesterday, the governor thanked the people of Katsina for their prayers, support and understanding during this period. “Taking […]

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32 h. ago “Subsidy Removal Has Helped Me Fulfil Campaign Promises To Enugu People” – Gov Mbah

Enugu Governor Peter Mbah on Thursday credited the Federal Government’s subsidy removal for funding state infrastructure projects. The Governor made the declaration at the Government House, Enugu, during a courtesy visit by a Federal Government delegation led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. The visit was part of activities lined up […] The post “Subsidy Removal Has Helped Me Fulfil Campaign Promises To Enugu People” – Gov Mbah appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Benue killings: Yelewata community appeals for security post, housing, cash support for displaced members 

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi    Members of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State have appealed to the State Government to utilise the funds donated by governments and organisations after their community was attacked to support them to return to their normal lives. The Community made this appeal on Thursday during […] The post Benue killings: Yelewata community appeals for security post, housing, cash support for displaced members  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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