39 m. ago IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, others to committees

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has announced the appointment of prominent media personalities to its standing committees, aimed at promoting press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria. This was made known in a statement by the secretary of the institute, Ahmed I. Shekarau on Sunday. The committees include Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership, each […] The post IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, others to committees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service

The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over the poor enlistment of South East youths into the military service, and called for a change of attitude to reverse the trend. According to the Army, while Kaduna State had recorded over 3,000 applications in the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise, Enugu State was still struggling with just […] The post Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Declare State of Emergency in Borno, Sen. Ndume urges Tinubu

…says Minister of Information’s dismissal of Gov. Zulum’s outcry reckless …252 attacks recorded in Borno since last year …100 soldiers, 238 civilians killed   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Amid rising insecurity and the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, Sen. Mohammed Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state […] The post Declare State of Emergency in Borno, Sen. Ndume urges Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Gombe correctional service denies blocking remanded activist’s visitors

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Gombe State Command, has denied allegations that it denied members of the Take-It-Back Movement access to remanded state coordinator, Thomas Umar. Our correspondent reports that Umar, 32, was remanded on April 10, 2025, at the Gombe Medium Security Custodial Centre on the order of the Federal High Court, Gombe. He is Read More

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14 h. ago Police Neutralise Four Kidnap Suspects In Delta, Recover Weapons

The Delta State Police Command has neutralised four suspected kidnappers terrorising the Ogwashi-Uku and Ubulu-Uku axis in the southern region of the state. SP Bright Edafe, the command spokesman, confirmed this in a statement issued Saturday in Asaba, Delta State’s capital. Edafe said, “Following the kidnap of a doctor at Issele-uku on April 6, 2025 […] The post Police Neutralise Four Kidnap Suspects In Delta, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Tinubu’s men in defensive mode as allegations of lopsided appointments swell, spread

Sunday Dare’s intervention deepens controversy Atiku accuses president of ‘institutionalising nepotism’ SSG says administration committed to fairness, equity President Bola read more Tinubu’s men in defensive mode as allegations of lopsided appointments swell, spread

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19 h. ago N/East not excluded from SAPZs project, FG replies NASS caucus

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has dismissed claims by the National Assembly North-East Caucus that it excluded the region from the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, clarified that not only is the North-East included, but some of […] The post N/East not excluded from SAPZs project, FG replies NASS caucus appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Plateau: Military arrests 2 ISWAP members, neutralises bandit, recovers arms

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on the ongoing Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have arrested two members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Plateau State. In a coordinated operation on  April 11, 2025, troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shendam busted an ISWAP cell located around Yelwa axis in […] The post Plateau: Military arrests 2 ISWAP members, neutralises bandit, recovers arms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Leaders, key players killing PDP – Dan Orbih, national vice chairman, South

…Says Obaseki bruised, battered party in Edo   From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (South-south), Chief Dan Osi Orbih, has said that the selective application of the constitutional provisions of the PDP, as it affects membership positions and everything concerning the party, is the root […] The post Leaders, key players killing PDP – Dan Orbih, national vice chairman, South-south appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago My journey to becoming Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 –Chidimma Adetshina

By Christy Anyanwu     Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, shares her inspiring story of perseverance and determination. Born on January 8, 2001, Chidimma is a Nigerian-South African beauty pageant titleholder who represented Nigeria at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico, finishing as the first runner-up. I’ve learned […] The post My journey to becoming Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 –Chidimma Adetshina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Trump threatens to skip G20 summit over South Africa dispute

United States President Donald Trump on Saturday suggested he may skip this year’s G20 summit, which is set to be hosted by South Africa in November. His comments, made on social media, reignited tensions between the two nations and were met with criticism from political groups in South Africa. In a post on Truth Social, Read More

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24 h. ago Arewa Forum passes vote of confidence on APC National Chairman, hails Wike’s nationalism

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Arewa Forum for Peaceful Coexistence has passed a vote of confidence on All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. National President Bature Haruna and Federal Capital Territory Coordinator Mark Okpanachi Ogah, speaking to journalists in Abuja, said the decision followed a thorough assessment of Ganduje’s leadership since […] The post Arewa Forum passes vote of confidence on APC National Chairman, hails Wike’s nationalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Minister rejects N’East lawmakers claim of exclusion from SAPZ programme

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on Saturday, dismissed the claim by the North-East Caucus of the National Assembly that the region was excluded from the $530m Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone programme of the Federal Government. Last Thursday, the North-East lawmakers raised concerns over the exclusion of its region from the Read More

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26 h. ago Rivers warns residents against fake news, disowns appointments

The Secretary to Rivers State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika, has called on residents of the state to be wary of fake news peddlers. Worika said the authors of such fake reports are not only intended to misinform the people but to heat the polity. He also refuted reports of the appointment of the former Chairman Read More

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27 h. ago Allegation Linking PINL To Ugborodo Oil Facility Protest Misleading, Says Warri Monarch’s Rep

  The sole representative of the Olu of Warri to NNPC/JV Partners, Prince Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema, has described allegation linking oil surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) to the protest which disrupted Ogidigben oil field in Ugborodo, Warri South-West local government area of Delta State as totally misleading and false. Edema’s reaction followed remarks […]

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28 h. ago North East not excluded from SAPZs project, FG replies NASS caucus

By Okwe Obi, Abuja The federal government has refuted claims by the National Assembly North-East Caucus that the region was left out of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, clarified during a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday that the North-East is included, with some states […] The post North East not excluded from SAPZs project, FG replies NASS caucus appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Men with large breasts at higher risk of breast cancer, says expert

The Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Uche Nwokwu, has said that men with large breasts are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Nwokwu revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja. He said that men undergoing hormone Read More

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29 h. ago Diagana, World Bank’s regional vice president to visit Nigeria

The World Bank’s Regional Vice President for Western and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana, will arrive in Nigeria on April 14 read more Diagana, World Bank’s regional vice president to visit Nigeria

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31 h. ago 2030 World Cup: AFC President opposes South America’s push for 64

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa has opposed South America’s proposal to expand the 2030 read more 2030 World Cup: AFC President opposes South America’s push for 64-team

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32 h. ago Tinubu’s Govt Set Up Committee To Study Impact Of New US Tariffs

President Bola Tinubu’s led administration has constituted a committee to review the effects of international tariff regimes and shifts in global commodity prices. The Economic Management Team chaired by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, inaugurated the sub-committee to handle the assignment sparked by US imposition of a 14 percent […] The post Tinubu’s Govt Set Up Committee To Study Impact Of New US Tariffs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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