22 m. ago MayDay: FOBTOB charges workers to reclaim civic space amid economic hardship

By Chukwuma Umeorah The National President of the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB), Jimoh Oyibo, has called on Nigerian workers to reclaim their civic space and demand greater accountability from leadership amid growing economic hardship in the country. In a message to mark Workers’ Day 2025, Oyibo decried the persistent inflation, currency […] The post MayDay: FOBTOB charges workers to reclaim civic space amid economic hardship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago SSANU Demands Direct Disbursement Of N50bn Earned Allowances To Universities

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to channel the recently approved N50 billion earned allowances directly to universities, rather than distributing the funds through labour unions. Speaking on Sunday, SSANU’s National President, Mohammed Haruna Ibrahim, raised concerns over potential bias in the allocation process, warning that favouring […] The post SSANU Demands Direct Disbursement Of N50bn Earned Allowances To Universities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal and state governments to take decisive action against heads of tertiary institutions implicated in the mismanagement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. The association demanded the immediate sack of Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts found guilty of corruption or mismanagement linked […] The post NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago I never called Nigerians Gullible and hungry, Natasha denies

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has denied explosive allegations made against her during a Facebook read more I never called Nigerians Gullible and hungry, Natasha denies

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40 h. ago Manual Collation Of Election Results Threatening Nigeria’s Democracy – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerian youths to rise to the challenge of electoral reform by pushing for changes to the country’s electoral laws. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) on Friday. Atiku called on the younger generation to demand the implementation of electronic collation of election results […] The post Manual Collation Of Election Results Threatening Nigeria’s Democracy – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Akpabio: Natasha denies N200m bribery allegation, alleges manipulation by activist

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has denied claims by United States-based activist, Sandra Duru, that she offered her N200 million to frame Senate President Godswill Akpabio in a case of organ harvesting. Reacting to a May 1, 2025, Facebook livestream in which Duru, also known as Professor Mgbeke, made […] The post Akpabio: Natasha denies N200m bribery allegation, alleges manipulation by activist appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Without patriotism, Nigeria risks 60 more years of insecurity – Defence Chief

…As Top Nigerian Leaders Call for National Rebirth at Peace Summit From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja A powerful coalition of Nigerian leaders including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, and Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu have called for a national rebirth to address Nigeria’s deep-rooted challenges […] The post Without patriotism, Nigeria risks 60 more years of insecurity – Defence Chief appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NGX Group CEO highlights path to improved capital market exits at AVCA Summit

Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director and CEO of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), has called for a strategic rethink of read more NGX Group CEO highlights path to improved capital market exits at AVCA Summit

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3 d. ago You’ve Failed To Denigrate Senate President, Agbomhere Blasts Natasha

The South-South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere, has mocked the satirical letter of apology recently released by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that she has failed in her attempt to denigrate the Senate President’s office. Agbomhere said the lawmaker’s lamentation has only […]

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4 d. ago Tinubu, Uzodimma, Ozichukwu urge unity, trust at NIREC meeting in Owerri

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri President Bola Tinubu and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, alongside Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s immediate past President-General Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, have called for unity and trust among Nigerians, urging faith leaders to foster love, respect, and tolerance. The remarks were made at the first Triannual Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) […] The post Tinubu, Uzodimma, Ozichukwu urge unity, trust at NIREC meeting in Owerri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A group of Nigerian lawyers has called on the United States and the international community to pressure the Nigerian government to rescind its decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a protest march to the US embassy in Abuja yesterday, the lawyers under the […] The post Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police: AIG Zone 10 urges prayers for officers on rescue missions

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police for Zone 10, Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has called on Nigerians to pray for police officers undertaking rescue missions in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. Speaking during a familiarisation visit to the Police Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, Grimah emphasised the need for citizens to view […] The post Police: AIG Zone 10 urges prayers for officers on rescue missions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Ogoni Foundation Urges Federal Gov’t, Oil Companies To Prioritise Region’s Dev’t

A Nigerian non-governmental organisation, the Ogoni Voice Achievers Foundation (OVAF), has called on the Federal Government, International Oil Companies (IOCs), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to address the pressing needs of the Ogoni people and support sustainable development in Ogoni land. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Khana LGA, OVAF’s Founder […]

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4 d. ago NUPRC Seek Fair Pricing From Oil Producers To Meet Domestic Supply Obligations

Commission chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, has called on crude oil producers in Nigeria to ensure fair pricing practices to fulfil domestic crude oil supply obligations. Komolafe made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the managing director of TotalEnergies, Mattieu Bouyer, to the Commission’s headquarters, in Abuja. […]

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5 d. ago Anglican Primate Charges Youths To Confront National Challenges

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba has called on Nigerian youths not to lose hope in the leadership of the country despite the prevailing challenges confronting the nation. Ndukuba made this appeal on Tuesday while addressing a crowd of youths at the 5th edition of the Joshua Generation […]

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5 d. ago UK Govt Urged To Collaborate On Probe Of British Army Major In Alleged Arms Trafficking

A coalition of civil society organisations in Nigeria has called on the British Government to collaborate fully with Nigerian authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation into the activities of a British Army Major arrested over alleged illegal arms procurement intended to exacerbate tensions in Delta State. In a letter dated April 28, 2025, the Coalition […]

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6 d. ago Headies 2025: Davido Presents Odumodublvck With ‘Next Rated Artist’ Award

Nigerian music sensation, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly called Odumodublvck, has won the coveted ‘Next Rated Artist’ award at the Headies held on Sunday night at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. The award was presented by Davido, who visibly was excited and proud, shared a heartfelt message before announcing the winner. “I won this award about […]

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9 d. ago Ace Gospel Musician, Paul Panama Percy urges youths to shun Internet frauds says it kills destiny

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja A veteran musician and renowned Nigerian gospel Singer,  Dr. Panam Percy Paul, has called on youths to shun Internet fraudulent practices otherwise known as ‘Yahoo yahoo’ saying it is the quickest way to ruin their destinies. The gospel artiste who urged the youths to be focused and be self disciplined said […] The post Ace Gospel Musician, Paul Panama Percy urges youths to shun Internet frauds says it kills destiny appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago CBEX: SEC urges Nigerians to report suspected illegal investment schemes

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on Nigerians to report any suspected illegal investment schemes for investigation and appropriate action. This follows the recent collapse of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme known as “CBEX,” where  over $1 billion was lost by Nigerians. In a notice issued on Thursday, the […] The post CBEX: SEC urges Nigerians to report suspected illegal investment schemes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Flight Operations Resume As NiMet Workers Suspend Strike Action

Flight operations will now resume fully at the nation’s airports as workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have called off their strike action after the intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday. LEADERSHIP reports that NiMet staff had commenced an indefinite strike over poor salary packages and welfare. […]

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