32 m. ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue State Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board. Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Thursday night. According to sources from […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 m. ago Confusion as LP factions claim victory after Supreme Court ruling

There was confusion on Friday following the Supreme Court ruling on the leadership of the Labour Party. The Julius Abure-led faction, and the Nenadi Usman-led faction of the party claimed that the Supreme Court ruling validated its leadership. The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which […] The post Confusion as LP factions claim victory after Supreme Court ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 m. ago Wike inaugurates new board of trustees for IBB golf club, calls for key reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday inaugurated the newly appointed Board of Trustees for the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Golf Club. The board is to be led by Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal. According to a statement issued by the Director […] The post Wike inaugurates new board of trustees for IBB golf club, calls for key reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 m. ago Tinubu’s wife, Diri, Ogbuku commend president on Niger Delta devt agenda

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Governor Douye Diri and the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Sam Ogbuku have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his development agenda in the Niger Delta Region. Mrs Tinubu, who gave the commendation while flagging off Niger Delta Development […] The post Tinubu’s wife, Diri, Ogbuku commend president on Niger Delta devt agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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94 m. ago IWD: When women joined forces to seek action in support of women causes

By Vivian Onyebukwa March 8 each year is the celebration of the International Women’s Day (IWD). It’s a day that women across the world come together to celebrate the accomplishments of fellow women, deliberate on issues and crave action in support of women and their causes. The theme for this year’s IWD is titled: Accelerate […] The post IWD: When women joined forces to seek action in support of women causes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Man, 26, arraigned for allegedly stealing iPhone screens worth N4.5m

A 26-year-old man, Ogechukwu Anayo, who allegedly stole iPhone screens worth N4.5 million, on Friday appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Anayo is standing trial before Magistrate L.K.J Layeni, on a one-count charge of stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, told the court that the […] The post Man, 26, arraigned for allegedly stealing iPhone screens worth N4.5m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi apologizing for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic.. He assured Lagosians that such disruption […] The post FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Rector stresses importance of humility, gratitude, selflessness

•As friends, family celebrate The Sun deputy editor, Omipidan Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, Dr Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, has emphasised the importance of humility and gratitude, among other virtues, noting that life should be about making impacts. The rector spoke on Thursday at a lecture commemorating the 50th birthday of the Deputy […] The post Rector stresses importance of humility, gratitude, selflessness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG Installs CCTV Cameras To Monitor Suicide Cases On Third Mainland Bridge

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed Federal government’s efforts to monitor suicide cases on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State. The Minister, during an interview with Channels Television on Friday disclosed that closed-circuit television, also known as surveillance cameras have been installed on the popular bridge. He added that security agencies have been positioned to […] The post FG Installs CCTV Cameras To Monitor Suicide Cases On Third Mainland Bridge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Kogi SDP Knocks INEC, Passes Vote Of No Confidence Over Senator Natasha’s Recall Process

Kogi State Social Democratic Party has expressed concern and lack of confidence in Independent National Electoral Commission over the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Senate. In a statement by Kogi SDP’s Spokesman, Isaiah, Davies Ijele on Friday, disclosed that INEC’s inconsistency in its pronouncements regarding the petition to recall Senator Natasha has undermined […] The post Kogi SDP Knocks INEC, Passes Vote Of No Confidence Over Senator Natasha’s Recall Process appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Atiku Slams Baseless Resignation Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty To PDP

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has denied claims that he resigned from the party. Atiku reaffirmed his status as a “bona fide and loyal member” of the PDP, rejecting the rumors circulating about his resignation. He accused certain desperate politicians of being behind the false reports, which were spread […] The post Atiku Slams Baseless Resignation Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty To PDP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago TCN explains 165 megawatts loss, assures normal power supply

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced the collapse of three towers due to the tripping of the Ikeja West-Osogbo 330 kV line during a windy rainfall, resulting in a load loss of 165 megawatts. According to a statement signed by TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Friday, the incident happened on Read More

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3 h. ago Hotels of horror: Shocking tales of staff colluding to murder guests

Across Nigeria, chilling stories have emerged of hotel guests who checked into rooms, only to disappear without a trace—or worse, to be found mutilated. In the shadows of these horrific incidents, disturbing accounts suggest that hotel employees, driven by greed, coercion, or even direct complicity, play vital roles in aiding the murderers, either by unwittingly Read More

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4 h. ago Tinubu Appoints Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam As New Ajaokuta Steel MD

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the new Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company. Abdulsalam, an experienced professional, takes on this critical role at a time when the steel plant is expected to play a significant part in Nigeria’s industrialization and economic growth. His appointment aims to drive the […] The post Tinubu Appoints Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam As New Ajaokuta Steel MD appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Stabilising the naira: 10 things the Central Bank of Nigeria is doing right

“Monetary policy is like juggling six balls. It is not an interest rate up, there is an interest rate down. There is the exchange rate, there are long-term yields, there are short-term yields, and there is credit growth” –  Raghuram Rajan When Olayemi Cardoso was first appointed the Central Bank Governor, many greeted his appointment […] The post Stabilising the naira: 10 things the Central Bank of Nigeria is doing right appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Chinaza Uzo: From okpa hawker to First Class Nursing graduate

How I topped my department despite hardship, family’s financial struggles By Ojiaku Kalu and  Ekwunife Raphael Chinaza Blessing Uzo made headlines when she emerged the overall best graduate in Nursing Science at the recently held convocation of the Evangel University, Akaeze. The third child in a family of 10 – five boys and five girls, […] The post Chinaza Uzo: From okpa hawker to First Class Nursing graduate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Sportsville honours Mba, Akpata, others at 5th SV Awards ceremony

It was a night of glitz and glamour as the 2025 sportsville awards ceremony took center stage at Eko Club in Lagos on Thursday. The event which attracted several bigwigs in Nigerian sports created a unique atmosphere for camaraderie and felicitation. Twenty-two eminent personalities and corporate organisations were honored with the prestigious Sportsville Special Recognition […] The post Sportsville honours Mba, Akpata, others at 5th SV Awards ceremony appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Niger Delta Sports Festival in steady motion despite minor hiccup

Despite a brief misunderstanding in the Akwa Ibom State camp at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), investigations reveal that the issue stemmed from misinformation and has since been resolved. Athletes, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the situation was quickly addressed, allowing the festival to proceed without further disruption. The incident occurred […] The post Niger Delta Sports Festival in steady motion despite minor hiccup appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Bridging continents with verse: Lagos, Cuba celebrate World Poetry Day

By Damiete Braide The air at Terra Kulture Theatre Arena in Lagos on March 21, 2025, was thick with rhythm, history, and poetry as the city celebrated World Poetry Day. This year’s event, themed “Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion”, was a fusion of cultures, bringing together Nigeria and Cuba in a shared […] The post Bridging continents with verse: Lagos, Cuba celebrate World Poetry Day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigeria contributed N247 billion to sovereign wealth fund in 2024

The Nigerian Federation contributed N247 billion to the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund, in 2024. This read more Nigeria contributed N247 billion to sovereign wealth fund in 2024

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