47 m. ago CSOs, Others Demand Transparency, Accountability In Kaduna Budget

Civil society organisations and citizen representatives in Kaduna State have intensified advocacy for greater transparency, accountability and effective governance in the management of public resources. This was the thrust of discussions during a two-day review of the state’s 2025 second-quarter budget performance in the health, education and commerce sectors, supported by Christian Aid Nigeria. Coordinator […]

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71 m. ago Baptist Ministers, Islamic Council Disagree On Alleged Persecution Of Christians

The 65th annual ministers’ conference of the Baptist Theological Seminary, Kaduna has insisted that Christians in Nigeria face persecution in various forms, and has appealed to the United States government not to place the country on its Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) list. They made the appeal in a communique issued at the end of […]

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75 m. ago Tinubu, Akande Laud Independent Newspapers, Seek Sustained Free Education Legacy

President Bola Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande have commended Independent Newspapers Limited, publishers of Daily Independent, Saturday Independent and Sunday Independent, for celebrating 70 years of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Nigeria — a milestone rooted in the free education policy launched in 1955. Speaking through Aisha Garba, the executive secretary of the Universal Basic […]

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91 m. ago Nigeria’s Missing Stage: Why major African conferences are not held in Nigeria — and how to change that

Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation, largest economy, and one of the continent’s leading contributors to trade, investment, and professional read more Nigeria’s Missing Stage: Why major African conferences are not held in Nigeria — and how to change that

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2 h. ago Adebayor Eager To Play In Nigeria As Abuja Champions Cup Nears

With just 15 days to go until the much-anticipated Champions Cup Game between Barca Legends and African Legends, former Arsenal and Manchester City talisman Emmanuel Adebayor says he can’t wait to return home for the historic encounter on October 25th. The Nigerian-born Togolese ex-international, who was crowned African Footballer of the Year in 2008, remains […]

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2 h. ago Rising EPS signals renewed investor confidence in FMCG firms

The sharp rebound in earnings per share (EPS) across Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies is boosting the equities market, read more Rising EPS signals renewed investor confidence in FMCG firms

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2 h. ago Nigeria@65: Journey has been on autopilot, no destination in sight – Adebayo

Adewole Adebayo, Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has lamented that more than six decades years after the country’s read more Nigeria@65: Journey has been on autopilot, no destination in sight – Adebayo

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5 h. ago IDGC: Neya Kalu Foundation empowers Igbere Secondary School students in Abia

In celebration of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC), the Neya Kalu Foundation, led by the Publisher of The Sun Newspaper, Neya Uzor Kalu, has brought joy to students of Igbere Secondary School in Abia State’s Bende Local Government Area. The foundation donated ₦500,000 to assist with school fees and provided essential […] The post IDGC: Neya Kalu Foundation empowers Igbere Secondary School students in Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 2024 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit yields N673m in deals

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigeria in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has disclosed that the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) held in November, 2024, marked a significant milestone by attracting over 1, 500 participants, generating 168 investment deals worth approximately ₦673 million, and cementing its reputation as a critical platform for fostering diaspora-led economic development […] The post 2024 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit yields N673m in deals -NiDCOM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NSCIA cautions CAN over alleged false reports on Christian killings

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has cautioned the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) against making what it described as false and misleading claims that Christians are being deliberately targeted and killed across the country. In a statement signed by its Deputy National Legal Adviser, Imam Haroun Muhammad Eze, the NSCIA said the […] The post NSCIA cautions CAN over alleged false reports on Christian killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago CDS, stakeholders reaffirm commitment to peace, national unity in Southern Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has urged communities in Southern Kaduna, particularly Kagarko Local Government Area, to remain steadfast in promoting peace and national unity, describing peaceful coexistence as the foundation of Nigeria’s collective progress. Represented by his personal adviser, Musa Likita, the CDS made the appeal […] The post CDS, stakeholders reaffirm commitment to peace, national unity in Southern Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Fubara thanks Tinubu for posthumous pardon, national honours for Ogoni 13

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, for his decision to bestow posthumous pardon on the Ogoni 9, and the prestigious national honours awards on the Ogoni 4. Governor Fubara spoke at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday, while reacting to the unanimous […] The post Fubara thanks Tinubu for posthumous pardon, national honours for Ogoni 13 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago First Lady urges support for Nigerian girls on International Day of the Girl Child 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, issued a heartfelt message urging the nation to recognise and support the daily struggles of girls across the country. Marking this year’s theme: “The Girl I am, The Change I lead: Girls […] The post First Lady urges support for Nigerian girls on International Day of the Girl Child 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Osun LGAs crisis: Court fixes ruling on applications for Tuesday

…Extends order freezing accounts … ‘Council funds intact with us’, UBA lawyer tells court By Oluseye Ojo The Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan has scheduled Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for a ruling on applications filed by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and other defendants in a lawsuit brought by the Attorney General […] The post Osun LGAs crisis: Court fixes ruling on applications for Tuesday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 33,000 women reached as Access Bank’s health month enters 7th year

By Chukwuma Umeorah Group Head, Women Banking of Access Bank, Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, has said more than 33,000 women across Nigeria have benefited from the bank’s ‘W Health Month Initiative’, since its inception in 2019. She said this during the seventh edition of the ‘W’ Health Month, held at Onikan General Hospital, Lagos. Kunle-Ogunlusi explained that […] The post 33,000 women reached as Access Bank’s health month enters 7th year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Kwara bloodbath: Survivors, bereaved families recount horror

How community leaders, sons, other residents were slaughtered They killed my husband, brother, in-law – Widow By Oluseye Ojo and Layi Olanrewaju In the early morning of September 28, 2025, a staccato of gunfire woke up many residents of Oke-Ode community in Kwara South, Kwara State. They ran helter-skelter for safety. But the volleys of […] The post Kwara bloodbath: Survivors, bereaved families recount horror appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Untold story of Kola Karim’s N900m Rolls Royce gift to Olubadan

By Funsho Arogundade In the wee hours of Friday September 26, three different brand new luxury cars were driven into the Ibadan mansion of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja for his coronation ceremony. But of these three expensive whips, one stood out: a glittering white 2025 Rolls Royce […] The post Untold story of Kola Karim’s N900m Rolls Royce gift to Olubadan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Era Of Depending On Oil Revenues Must End– Governor Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has rejected the long-standing narrative that Northern Nigeria depends solely on wealth generated by other regions, declaring that the North has become a significant contributor to the nation’s economy. Speaking during the closing session of the Bauchi Investment Summit at the newly inaugurated Sir Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre, Bauchi, […]

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7 h. ago Siju Iluyomade galvanises dignitaries for 17th ARISE Women events

By Funsho Arogundade Like an old wine in a new bottle, city lawyer and philanthropist, Dr. Siju Iluyomade has scaled up the preparations for the 17th edition of ‘Arise Women Conference’, following a low key celebration observed last year. The humanity-based programme organised annually is a non-profit organisation founded to cater for the less privileged […] The post Siju Iluyomade galvanises dignitaries for 17th ARISE Women events appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago A welfare check on our dear governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo

Your Excellency, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Today is October 8 and exactly one month to November 8 governorship election, and I write to you with the deepest sense of admiration, solidarity, and loyalty from the hearts of Ndi Anambra—your people who daily draw inspiration from your unmatched vision, […] The post A welfare check on our dear governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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