3 h. ago Minister Pledges Stronger Policy Framework To Boost Regional Dev’t

Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh has promised enhance regulatory frameworks and policy measures towards strengthening economic growth and revitalising regions across the country. Engr. Momoh stated this at a three-day sectoral retreat of the ministry in Lagos, where he reaffirmed the commitment of the ministry to fostering a structured approach to regional development. […]

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10 h. ago Rainstorm destroys buildings, other facilities in Akwa Ibom Unity School

From Isaac Job, Uyo Rainstorm has destroyed buildings and other facilities worth millions of naira at Federal Government College , Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Our Correspondent gathered that the incident occurred on Friday evening as heavy downpour accompanied by windstorm ravaged almost all the buildings in the college. Facilities affected include fence at Girls […] The post Rainstorm destroys buildings, other facilities in Akwa Ibom Unity School appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Security operatives rescue 2 kidnapped Rev Sisters, 7 other victims in Enugu

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Security operatives have rescued nine abducted persons, including two Reverend Sisters, who were kidnapped in Eburumiri, Ibagwa-Aka, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State. The victims were kidnapped on Saturday, April 26, 2025, between 8pm and 9pm, by suspected armed men who stormed the area and whisked them away. Confirming […] The post Security operatives rescue 2 kidnapped Rev Sisters, 7 other victims in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NNL Slams Penalties On Akpabio, Barau’s Football Clubs For Hooliganism

Nigeria National League (NNL) has taken decisive actions against football clubs owned by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Senator Jibrin Barau, following incidents of assault and hooliganism during their recent matches. Godswill Akpabio FC, based in Uyo and owned by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was found guilty of conducting itself unprofessionally […]

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12 h. ago N80bn Discovered In Sacked Refinery MD’s Accounts Amid $2.96bn Probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a staggering N80 billion in multiple bank accounts belonging to one of the recently sacked managing directors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) refineries. The discovery was part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of $2.96 billion for refinery rehabilitation. LEADERSHIP recalls […]

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14 h. ago I Questioned God’s Call After Leaving My Corporate Job For Ministry – Jerry Eze

The founder of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, has shared that after leaving his corporate job, he began to question whether he had genuinely heard from God. During a recent appearance at the WithChude Live event, the 42-year-old internet personality admitted that only a month after stepping away from his corporate role, he began […] The post I Questioned God’s Call After Leaving My Corporate Job For Ministry – Jerry Eze appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Five degrees with the highest unemployment rates after graduation

As student debt climbs and wages stagnate, many recent graduates in the United States are finding the job market increasingly read more Five degrees with the highest unemployment rates after graduation

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25 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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28 h. ago Alleged Harassment: ‘Defend Yourself Instead Of Using Proxies,’ Ex

A former minister of environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to directly address the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and others, rather than hiding behind what he described as “hired blackmailers and image launderers.” Abdullahi made the call while referencing the recent public campaign led by […]

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28 h. ago Alleged Harassment: ‘Defend Yourself Instead Of Using Proxies,’ Abdullahi Tells Akpabio

A politician, Mohammed Abdullahi, has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to directly address the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and others, rather than hiding behind what he described as “hired blackmailers and image launderers.” Abdullahi made the call while referencing the recent public campaign led by one Professor Mgbake, […]

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33 h. ago We found no weapon of terrorism on Kanu during arrest in 2015 — DSS witness

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A witness for the Federal Government has told the Abuja division of the Federal High Court that no weapon of terrorism or violence was recovered from the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu during his arrest on October 15, 2015 in Lagos. The witness who is […] The post We found no weapon of terrorism on Kanu during arrest in 2015 — DSS witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago AUATON Petitions National Assembly Over Violations By Uber, Bolt, Indrive

The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has petitioned the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to take decisive action against ride-hailing platforms, Uber, Bolt, and Indrive over alleged corporate negligence, unsafe work conditions and violations of drivers’ fundamental rights. In a petition submitted to the Chairman of the Public Petition Committee at the National […]

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40 h. ago Transporters petition NASS over alleged victimisation of drivers by e

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has petitioned the National Assembly over what it described as systemic corporate violence, repeated victimisation and the misclassification of app-based transport workers by leading ride-hailing companies such as Uber, Bolt and In Drive. The petition, dated May 1, 2025, and submitted to […] The post Transporters petition NASS over alleged victimisation of drivers by e-hailing companies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago The Sun MD, Dangote, Jerry Gana, others hail leadership model of ex

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Publishing Limited, Onuoha Ukeh; Founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; and former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, among other prominent Nigerians, have praised exemplary leadership of Chief Emmanuel Akwari Ukpabi, former Group Managing Director of Flour Mills Nigeria, describing it as a guiding […] The post The Sun MD, Dangote, Jerry Gana, others hail leadership model of ex-Flour Mills GMD, Ukpabi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Businesses on ventilators as power crisis hits Abuja district

Wuse 2, long celebrated as Abuja’s most vibrant commercial district, is teetering on the brink of economic collapse amid an unrelenting power crisis. For the past month, beauty salons, boutique hotels, tech startups, cafés, restaurants and corporate offices have struggled through near-total darkness, forcing many proprietors to scale back operations or shut their doors entirely […] The post Businesses on ventilators as power crisis hits Abuja district appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy and World Bank’s 2027 poverty projection

By Chekwube Nzomiwu Guest Columnist     Vice President Kashim Shettima has been doing a yeoman’s job in assuring everybody of better days ahead for Nigeria under his principal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose economic reforms have thrown Nigerians into unprecedented hardship. Shettima has undoubtedly done so, even much more than the very large media […] The post Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy and World Bank’s 2027 poverty projection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Wike Lacks Political Integrity, We’ve Started Process To Collapse His Structure In PDP – Party Chieftain

Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, in Anambra State, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, has described Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, as someone with no political integrity. Nwobu also mocked Wike for not leaving the major opposition party, saying that he is coward. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, the […] The post Wike Lacks Political Integrity, We’ve Started Process To Collapse His Structure In PDP – Party Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions

The Federal Ministry of Education is investigating reports of unauthorized deductions from student loans by some Nigerian universities under the NELFund scheme. This follows a report by The Guardian and an ongoing ICPC probe. An emergency meeting with affected vice chancellors and the NELFund MD has been scheduled for May 6, 2025. The statement, released […] The post NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Property Dispute: Court Fixes May 26 For Ruling On Amended Defence Statement

Justice Akingbola George of the Lagos State High Court has adjourned ruling for May 26, 2025, in an application seeking leave to amend the statement of defence and counterclaim in Suit No: LD/4471LM/2023. The court fixed the date following an oral arguments from counsel representing the parties, Mr. A.N. Salau, for the defendant, Anthony Ugbebor, […]

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50 h. ago Wike in China to finalise water supply projects for FCT satellite towns

Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has embarked on a diplomatic mission to China to meet with China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction (CGCOC) Group officials. The visit, announced on Thursday, May 1, aims to expedite potable water supply to satellite towns, including Gwagwalada, Kwali, and Kuje Area Councils. Senior Special Assistant […] The post Wike in China to finalise water supply projects for FCT satellite towns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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