69 m. 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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4 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rolled out some conditions for any reconciliation with his successor, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during a media chat on Friday in Abuja, the former governor of the oil rich state expressed willingness to reconcile if Governor Fubara truly seeks forgiveness. The Minister emphasized that […] The post Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity

As part of efforts to end killings across the country, hunters and farmers have called on President Bola Tinubu’s government to empower them in flushing out terrorists hiding in forests. The groups, identified as Nigerian Forest Security Service, Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria, Agbekoya Farmers’ Society of Nigeria, and the Oodua Peoples Congress, noted that […] The post Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 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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10 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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10 h. ago Federal Gov’t Pays Outstanding Allowances Of Nigerian Students On Scholarships Abroad

The Federal Government has said that supplementary allowances due to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme have been paid up to December 2024. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folasade, said the Ministry acknowledged that the recent exchange rate […]

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11 h. ago $220m fine: WhatsApp challenges FCCPC, requests stay of order

WhatsApp has announced that it has taken steps to stay and appeal the ruling by Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal upholding a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. In a statement issued on Saturday, the company expressed displeasure with the decision of the tribunal. On Friday, the tribunal, […] The post $220m fine: WhatsApp challenges FCCPC, requests stay of order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago FBI Arrests 22 Nigerians For Sextortion Scam Linked To 20 Teen Suicides

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest of 22 Nigerians allegedly involved in a sextortion ring blamed for the suicides of more than 20 teenagers across the United States since 2021. In a statement published late Friday, April 24, the agency revealed that the arrests were the result of Operation Artemis, a […]

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12 h. ago Court orders interim forfeiture of 73 properties linked to Chinese syndicate

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has ordered the interim forfeiture of 73 properties and thousands of read more Court orders interim forfeiture of 73 properties linked to Chinese syndicate

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12 h. ago FBI arrests 22 Nigerians over sextortion scheme linked to teen suicides in U.S.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apprehended 22 Nigerians accused of running sextortion schemes for financial gain, a crime read more FBI arrests 22 Nigerians over sextortion scheme linked to teen suicides in U.S.

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14 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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14 h. ago How this island went from luxury cars and free healthcare to economic struggles

Once considered the richest country in the world per capita, Nauru, a small island nation in Micronesia, now faces economic read more How this island went from luxury cars and free healthcare to economic struggles

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15 h. ago Sextortion: FBI arrests 22 Nigerians after multiple teen suicides

By John Ogunsemore The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested 22 Nigerians allegedly involved in a financially motivated sextortion scheme that led to teen suicides in the United States. The US law enforcement agency disclosed this in a statement published on its website. According to the FBI, the arrests followed a first-of-its kind global […] The post Sextortion: FBI arrests 22 Nigerians after multiple teen suicides appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Archbishop to Tinubu: It’s time to end insecurity, social injustice

By Oluseye Ojo The Archbishop of Ibadan, Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Most Rev’d Olugbenga Fafeyinwa, has told President Bola Tinubu that the time has come to end insecurity, hike in prices of petroleum and gas products, injustice, corruption, religious fanaticism, banditry, and Boko Haram insurgency in country. He made the disclosure in his address at […] The post Archbishop to Tinubu: It’s time to end insecurity, social injustice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago WhatsApp, Meta platforms fined $255M for data discrimination in Nigeria

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has ordered WhatsApp and Meta Platforms Incorporated to pay a substantial penalty of $220 million and an additional $35,000 to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) within 60 days. This decision comes in response to data discrimination practices identified during an investigation into […] The post WhatsApp, Meta platforms fined $255M for data discrimination in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Minimum Wage: SDP Chieftain Urges Workers To Hold AMAC Chair Accountable

An aspirant for Abuja Municipal Area Council Chairman under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Obinna Simon has called on the area council teachers and workers to utilize their voter cards and hold the current area council chairmen in FCT accountable for refusing to implement the N70,000 minimum wage. Dr. Simon emphasized that the current […]

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21 h. ago Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation

    By Oluseye Ojo These days, there have been increasing advocacies for gender equity, balance, mainstreaming, and inclusion, especially for women to be in top elected and appointive leadership positions across the globe.   The extant National Gender Policy (NGP) in Nigeria recommends 35 per cent affirmative action for women. It also seeks at […] The post Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Energy Drink Tussle: Court Fixes May 28 To Hear Preliminary Objection

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 28 to hear the preliminary objection filed by Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited against a suit brought by Rite Foods Limited Limited. Rite Foods Limited had approached the Court via Writ of Summons filed in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/705/2025 to contest the production […]

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25 h. ago Akpabio, Ojukwu, Kukah, others land in Rome for burial of Pope Francis

By John Ogunsemore Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Friday led a high-powered Federal Government delegation to the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday, April 21, and is due for burial on Saturday. Other members of the Nigerian delegation sent by President Bola Tinubu include Minister of State […] The post Akpabio, Ojukwu, Kukah, others land in Rome for burial of Pope Francis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Wike Tackles Rivers Elders, Clerics Over State’s Political Crisis

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, has challenged elders of Rivers State to show the efforts they had made towards resolving the political crisis in the state. Wike, who is the immediate-past governor of the state, spoke on Friday during a birthday anniversary thanksgiving of one of his allies in Port Harcourt, […]

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