5 h. ago Miners’ deaths: Otti woos S’East govs on joint security task force

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has promised to intensify security cooperation with states that share boundaries with Abia to prevent incursion of criminals from neighbouring states. This collaboration by South-East governors, he said, was expedient to ensure that criminals don’t stray into Abia from other states to commit crimes. Otti stated this in the Read More

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5 h. ago Customs’ crackdown on smugglers in Adamawa, Taraba nets N195.7m

The Customs Comptroller Adamawa and Taraba states Command, Garba Bashir, has declared war against smuggling activities in the command. To this end, the Bashir-led administration in the command has generated N195, 719,930 million as duty paid value on seized petroleum products within four months. Addressing journalists recently in Yola, Comptroller Bashir noted that the illegal Read More

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11 h. ago PICTORIAL: APC Govs Visit Buhari In Kaduna, Applaud His Support For Tinubu 

  By Isaiah Benjamin, Aza Msue and Nonye Ekwenugo, Kaduna   The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum who is also the Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma has extolled former President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting President Bola Tinubu. Uzodimma also declared that the ruling APC is the largest political party in […]

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13 h. ago Nigeria, Sweden Pledge Stronger Ties As VP Shettima Hosts Crown Princess Victoria

Nigeria and Sweden, on Monday in Abuja, declared their firm resolve to deepen bilateral relations through trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange. To this effect, Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria will continue to be a dependable ally of Sweden in all seasons, noting that both countries are poised for a partnership “anchored […]

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14 h. ago UCL: Arteta says Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on ‘biggest night’ of career

Mikel Arteta has no doubt that Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on the “biggest night” of his career in the Champions League quarter-finals. The Gunners have never been crowned European champions and face the 15-time winners in a quarter-final at the Emirates on Tuesday with the return leg in Madrid next week. The two sides Read More

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23 h. ago “Act Now, Declare State Of Emergency Over Plateau Killings” – ACF Tells FG

Arewa Consultative Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to act fast on the ongoing unrest in some parts of Plateau State. The group expressed sadness over recent attacks by gunmen which resulted in the tragic deaths of several villagers, including children in some communities of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported […] The post “Act Now, Declare State Of Emergency Over Plateau Killings” – ACF Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Internet registration association appoints Onasanya as new Chief Operating Officer

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association has announced the appointment of Seyi Onasanya as its new Chief Operating Officer, with effect from April 1. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that NiRA is a not-for-profit, non-governmental entity responsible for managing Nigeria’s country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), “.ng”. The organisation plays a pivotal role in ensuring the Read More

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29 h. ago Explainer. How banks defied odds to make record profits in 2024

The ultimate paradox is unravelling in Nigeria as banks declare record profits at a time when several businesses are reporting read more Explainer. How banks defied odds to make record profits in 2024

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29 h. ago FG declares bridge emergency, to deploy robotic machines for inspection

Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, yesterday announced that the Federal Government was planning to deploy robotic machines for underwater inspection of bridges nationwide. At a stakeholders’ engagement on Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, Umahi said the move was to reduce the cost of hiring divers for underwater assessments. “We are going […] The post FG declares bridge emergency, to deploy robotic machines for inspection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago CSOs blame politicians for Benue killings, MACBAN denies involvement

A coalition of civil society organisations has urged President Bola Tinubu to caution some politicians at the federal level who are escalating the crisis in Benue State, intending to instigate the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency. They made the appeal on Sunday at a press conference in Abuja. The CSOs under the Read More

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31 h. ago United Capital posts 74% profit rise, shareholders get N14.4bn

By Chinwendu Obienyi   United Capital Plc has announced a dividend payout of N14.4 billion to shareholders for the 2024 financial year. The approval was given at the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja recently, where shareholders lauded the company’s consistent growth trajectory and strong financial performance. The N14.4 billion dividend, representing […] The post United Capital posts 74% profit rise, shareholders get N14.4bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago “I’m No More Godfather, Want To Be Father” – APC’s Nicholas Ukachukwu

Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, has vowed to end the era of godfatherism in the state’s political landscape. Ukachukwu made this declaration after emerging as the APC’s candidate in the party’s primary election held at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Center in Awka. He was declared winner […] The post “I’m No More Godfather, Want To Be Father” – APC’s Nicholas Ukachukwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Despite supporting President on Rivers, NASS added clauses to reduce the six

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti   The Spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has said that despite approving the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly added some clauses outside what the President brought to the Assembly.     According to him, the clauses were included to […] The post Despite supporting President on Rivers, NASS added clauses to reduce the six-month emergency rule – Spokesperson, Adaramodu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Why Zuru Emirate will vote for Nasir Idris again – Emir of Zuru

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Emir of Zuru, Major General (retd) Mohammed Sani Sami Gomo II, has declared that the people of Zuru Emirate will fully support Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State if he seeks re-election in 2027. The Emir made this pledge during a visit by the Commissioner of Information and Culture, […] The post Why Zuru Emirate will vote for Nasir Idris again – Emir of Zuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago I ‘ll Retire From Active Politics After Second Term — Gov Otti

Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti has declared that he will retire from active politics without seeking senatorial seat after serving the state for second term as governor. Otti stated this during the weekend at a reception organised in his honour by the Aba Branch of the Union of Anambra State Associations, in Aba. “I […]

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43 h. ago Summit Honours Peace Ambassadors At Beijing Declaration Anniversary

The Beyond Beijing 30 Summit has convened leaders, policymakers and change-makers to honour some global peace ambassadors to mark the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The Beyond Beijing 30 Summit came on the heels of the 69th Commission on The Status of Women (CSW69) held recently at the United Nations […]

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44 h. ago Bassey, Chinwo, Others Surpass Afrobeats Artistes On YouTube’s Most

Nigerian gospel artistes,  Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo, and Moses Bliss, have made impressive strides in the music scene, ranking among the most-streamed Nigerian acts on YouTube Music for the first quarter of 2025, surpassing some popular Afrobeats artists. Data compiled by Debut Hub revealed Nathaniel Bassey as the highest-ranked gospel artist, with 52.8 million streams. […]

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49 h. ago Childhood struggles with food insecurity made me start Lagos Food Bank –Sunbola, lawyer, social entrepreneur

By Agatha Emeadi   Michael Sunbola is the founder of Lagos Food Bank Initiative, a non-profit organization.  He is also a social entrepreneur and legal practitioner at Pundit Firms.  In an interview with Sunday Sun, Sunbola said he struggled with food insecurity while growing up. That personal experience inspired him to start off his initiative […] The post Childhood struggles with food insecurity made me start Lagos Food Bank –Sunbola, lawyer, social entrepreneur appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Abia gov rules out senatorial ambition, plans retirement after tenure

Abia Governor, Alex Otti, has firmly ruled out any plans to contest for a Senate seat after his tenure ends. He made the declaration on Saturday during a reception held in his honour by the Anambra Development Unions Association, Aba branch. Otti dismissed speculations of a senatorial ambition, describing the rumours as baseless and misleading. Read More

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52 h. ago Group faults smear campaign against Patience Jonathan over accused domestic workers’ trial

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A group, Bayelsa Renaissance, has faulted what it called an ongoing smear campaign against former Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, over the arrest and trial of those involved in the 2019 burglary of her home in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The group declared as “false and […] The post Group faults smear campaign against Patience Jonathan over accused domestic workers’ trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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