10 h. ago Four gospel ministers, including “Kekere Jesu,” die in fatal Ogun accident

Four popular Nigerian gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, popularly known as Kekere Jesu, lost their lives in a fatal motor accident along the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the Ogun State Commander and Public Information Officer, Florence Okupe on Monday. The Read More

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12 h. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Donates N1bn To Tackle Cervical Cancer In Nigeria

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians, especially women, to speak up and seek appropriate help whenever they have medical challenges. She was speaking while receiving a delegation of the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle […]

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12 h. ago Nigeria expresses interest in hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games

Nigerian Olympic Committee announced it has met the March 28, 2025, deadline for expression of interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Nigeria can only commence a formal bid with the backing of the country’s government. Nigeria lost a bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. A statement released by NOC spokesman Read More

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13 h. ago Female Driver Survives After Car Falls Off Otedola Bridge In Lagos

A female driver of a Toyota Salon car sustained varying degrees of injuries after her vehicle fell off the Otedola Bridge outward the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Lagos State on Monday morning. It was gathered that the car with the registration number IKJ 126 BH had lost control while hitting another car in the process before […]

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13 h. ago CJN cautions judicial officials on data breaches, cyber threats

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has cautioned judicial officials against the risks associated with data breaches, cyber threats, and online systems as they embrace digitalisation. The CJN made this statement on Monday while delivering a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Workshop on Information and Communication Technology, held Read More

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14 h. ago Senate leader donates vehicles, wheelchairs to Ekiti disabled children centre

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti. A statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday by the Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor, Yinka Oyebode, stated that the Senate Leader’s gesture was in support of Governor Biodun Read More

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15 h. ago Shettima receives Swedish crown princess, Victoria, at presidential villa

Vice President Kashim Shettima is receiving the Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Désirée, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Crown Princess, who arrived at the Villa at 02:13 pm, was received by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, who led her to the VP’s office. Victoria is on Read More

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16 h. ago Southampton sack manager Juric after Premier League relegation

Southampton have sacked manager Ivan Juric following their relegation from the Premier League, the club announced Monday. Southampton were condemned to relegation in record time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday. Juric’s bottom of the table side have lost 25 of their 31 top-flight games in a wretched campaign. Relegation with seven fixtures Read More

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18 h. ago World Health Day 2025 : First Lady seeks reduction in maternal, newborn deaths

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has issued a heartfelt message on the occasion of World Health Day 2025, emphasising the critical importance of investing in maternal and newborn health as a cornerstone of sustainable development. This was contained in a statement released on Monday by the First Lady’s media aide, Busola Kukoyi. Read More

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18 h. ago I’ll retire after eight years as governor; I’m not going to Abuja – Otti

Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, has ruled out any plans to seek a Senate seat after completing his read more I’ll retire after eight years as governor; I’m not going to Abuja – Otti

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19 h. ago Kalu demands prosecution of Chinese miners, police officer’s killers in Abia

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Abia State Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killing of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen who Read More

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20 h. ago ‘Dereliction of duty’, Wabara slams Tinubu, Shettima’s simultaneous foreign travels

A former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has expressed disappointment over the simultaneous foreign trips embarked upon by President Bola Tinubu and his Vice President, Kashim Shettima, describing it as “the height of executive rascality”. Wabara commented on Sunday while reacting to Tinubu’s trip to France for a two-week working visit and Shettima’s trip to Read More

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22 h. ago APC Begged Me To Accept Edo Central Senatorial Ticket In 2023 – Edo Gov Okpebholo

The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has revealed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) pleaded with him to contest for the Edo Central Senatorial seat in the 2023 general election, despite his initial reluctance to enter politics. Speaking at an event on Sunday, Governor Okpebholo recounted how he was persuaded to run for […]

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23 h. ago Uromi Monarch Condemns Killings Of 16 Hunters, Calls For Military Base

The palace of the Ojuromi of Uromi on Sunday condemned the extra-judicial killing of 16 travellers who are claimed to be hunters. Still, it lamented the poor insecurity in the area and called for establishing a military base and mobile police force unit. The statement, which has been circulating in social media while condemning the […]

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23 h. ago Okpebholo Promises To Champion Infrastructural Revolution In Esan Land

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, at the weekend, promised to champion infrastructural revolution in Edo central, his own senatorial district. Governor Okpebholo spoke at a special reception held for him at Ewatto, Esan South East local government area of Edo State, following his victory at the election petition tribunal last week. The grand reception […]

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23 h. ago Akpabio Vs Natasha: Group Tackles Senate President’s Aide Over Botched Solidarity Rally

Stakeholders of a foremost socio-cultural organisation, Ukpum Ete Unity Association (UEUA), in the Ikot Abasi local government area of Akwa Ibom State, have condemned what they described as denigrating remarks against the group by Mr.Jackson Udom, the media aide to the Senate President, over the botched rally in solidarity with Senator Godswill Akpabio in the […]

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24 h. ago Tinubu Positioning Nigeria Into A Vibrant, Prosperous Nation – Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold vision and pragmatic leadership will transform Nigeria into a better and more vibrant country in no distant future. He says the projection is premised on the Renewed Hope administration’s robust investments in healthcare, education, and other critical economic sectors. According to his […]

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31 h. ago Benue Insecurity: Disregard weaponization, unite to surmount challenges, Onjeh urges indigenes

Comrade Daniel Onjeh, APC candidate for Benue South Senatorial District, has urged the people of Benue State to unite against rising insecurity and support Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration. Emphasizing that insecurity thrives in division, Onjeh urged the people of Benue, especially the Idomas, to remain steadfast in their support for the Alia administration. In a […] The post Benue Insecurity: Disregard weaponization, unite to surmount challenges, Onjeh urges indigenes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Natasha’s assassination claim, reckless injurious to democratic integrity – Group

A Public Accountability and Governance Advocacy Group, the Executive Watchdog, has given Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan a seven-day ultimatum to provide evidence of the assassination attempt brought against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The group, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Mr Fedelis Ella, on Sunday in Abuja, urged security agencies to arrest Akpoti-Uduaghan if she Read More

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33 h. ago Osun APC accuses Adeleke of plotting ‘judicial coup’ to reinstate PDP LG chairmen

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of plotting to use a court order to reinstate local government chairmen elected under the Peoples Democratic Party. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on behalf of the leadership of the party on Sunday, ex-Osun Information Commissioner, Mr Sunday Akere, said the Read More

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