66 m. ago How the election of a Pope highlights Nigeria’s democratic deficits

On Thursday, the world witnessed a historic moment as the Catholic Church, which has 1.4 billion members, elected Cardinal Robert Prevost. read more How the election of a Pope highlights Nigeria’s democratic deficits

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71 m. ago NEITI partners Abia, eyes beneficial energy transition with states

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has commenced a weeklong ‘Strategic Retreat and Board Meeting’ in Umuahia, Abia State, read more NEITI partners Abia, eyes beneficial energy transition with states

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94 m. ago Investors gain N1.69trn as consumer goods, banking, oil & gas stocks rally

Nigeria’s stock investors booked about N1.692trillion gain in the trading week ended Friday May 9. Buy activities seen in favour read more Investors gain N1.69trn as consumer goods, banking, oil & gas stocks rally

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99 m. ago Team Nigeria Withdraws From 2025 World Relays Over Late Issuance Of Visas

  Nigeria has officially withdrawn from the 2025 World Relays scheduled to take place in Guangzhou, China, citing delays in the issuance of visas to its athletes. In a statement by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) on Friday, the national athletics body blamed China’s visa process as the primary reason for the withdrawal. AFN […]

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1 hour ago FG reaffirms commitment in improving food, water and energy security

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja   Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Professor Joseph Utsev has reaffirmed his commitment to securing food, water, and energy security through the use of the irrigate Nigeria project. Professor Utsev made this known at the inauguration of the project steering committee on sustainable power project and irrigation in Nigeria, SPIN, […] The post FG reaffirms commitment in improving food, water and energy security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago AGF vows to push for passage of Public Financial Management Bill

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has pledged to prioritize efforts aimed at securing the passage of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Bill, which is expected to provide a legal framework for ongoing treasury and public finance reforms. Ogunjimi made the commitment during a courtesy visit by […] The post AGF vows to push for passage of Public Financial Management Bill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago PDP faction slams Aziegbemi for scapegoating Agbebaku, Speaker EDHA

From Tony Osauzo, Benin A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, yesterday, took on Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of another faction of the party, following his lashing of the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Blessing Agbebaku, for defecting to the All Progressives Congress […] The post PDP faction slams Aziegbemi for scapegoating Agbebaku, Speaker EDHA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 82 correctional centres’ inmates participated in 2025 UTME — JAMB

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) disclosed on Friday, that no fewer than 82 inmates from different correctional centres in the country participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja, to officially announce the release of the […] The post 82 correctional centres’ inmates participated in 2025 UTME — JAMB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Explainer : What proposed N300 billion green bonds means for Nigeria’s sustainable development

Nigeria plans to raise a total of N300 billion ($186 million) through green bonds in two separate offerings before the read more Explainer : What proposed N300 billion green bonds means for Nigeria’s sustainable development

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2 h. ago 2025 UTME: 41,027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed, 50 caught cheating

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Friday, provided details of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results it released earlier in the week.  JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, at a press conference in Abuja, noted that as earlier approved by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, […] The post 2025 UTME: 41,027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed, 50 caught cheating appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tania Omotayo: Entrepreneur building lasting influence in Nigeria’s fashion, literature space

Tania Omotayo is a 32-year-old entrepreneur, author, and influencer with a passion for storytelling, fashion, and empowerment. She is the read more Tania Omotayo: Entrepreneur building lasting influence in Nigeria’s fashion, literature space

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2 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 to rule on EFCC’s request to ‘cross

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 26 for ruling on the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to “cross-examine” its own witness, Nicholas Ojehomon in the alleged money laundering case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Justice Emeka Nwite […] The post Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 to rule on EFCC’s request to ‘cross-examine’ own witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Edo PDP suffers major blow as political titan, Irehovbude leads supporters to join APC

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost one of its most formidable figures, Chief (Amb.) Tom Irehovbude, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. Chief Irehovbude, the Egbonghon of Ekpoma, a revered grassroots mobilizer from Esan West Local Government Area, led thousands of PDP loyalists into the APC. Addressing […] The post Edo PDP suffers major blow as political titan, Irehovbude leads supporters to join APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Pate leads discourse as key health exhibition opens in Lagos

Muhammed Ali Pate, Nigeria’s minister of Health, will lead discussions as the key healthcare conference and exhibition opens in Lagos. read more Pate leads discourse as key health exhibition opens in Lagos

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3 h. ago Court grants Action Alliance order to serve INEC, Mahmood Yakubu Contempt Form through substituted service

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital has granted the Action Alliance (AA) an order for substituted service of contempt form (Form 49) on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu. The Action Alliance and some members of the party had […] The post Court grants Action Alliance order to serve INEC, Mahmood Yakubu Contempt Form through substituted service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Wike applies for natural development fund to complete FCT projects

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesome Ezenwo Wike, is seeking to access funds from the Natural Resources Development Fund (NRDF) to enable him to complete the projects in Abuja. Speaking during a courtesy call on the chairman of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr Mohammed Shehu, the chairman […] The post Wike applies for natural development fund to complete FCT projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Alleged graft: EFCC vows to act on petition against Matawalle

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, assured protesters that it would act on a petition submitted to it by the All Progressives Congress Young Leaders Alliance (APC-YLA), on alleged financial graft against the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle. Some protesters, led by APC-YLA Convener, Mohammed Ireji, […] The post Alleged graft: EFCC vows to act on petition against Matawalle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Olubadan Suspends Two High Chiefs Over Alleged Land Grabbing

Paramount ruler of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has suspended two family chiefs and removed their traditional beads over land grabbing. It was gathered that the suspended chiefs are identified as Mogaji Kukula, Kamorudeen Kolawole of Kukula family, Oke – Ofa Baba Isale in Ibadan North East Local Government, and Mogaji Samsudeen Bello of Ekerin […] The post Olubadan Suspends Two High Chiefs Over Alleged Land Grabbing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Olubadan suspends two Mogajis, strips them of traditional beads over misconduct

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has ordered the suspension of two Mogajis—Kamorudeen Kolawole of the Kukula family in Oke-Ofa Baba Isale (Ibadan North East LGA) and Samsudeen Bello of the Ekerin Ajengbe family in Isale Osi (Ibadan South West LGA). The […] The post Olubadan suspends two Mogajis, strips them of traditional beads over misconduct appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “Western Education Is Formality, Quranic Knowledge Is Better” — Gov Bala Tells Bauchi Farmers

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has suggested that western education is formality and not essential for success in life. Speaking in a gathering of farmers and artisans in Bauchi, on Thursday, the Governor urged youths of the state to embrace discipline and avoid destructive habits. He explained that many successful individuals began their journeys in […] The post “Western Education Is Formality, Quranic Knowledge Is Better” — Gov Bala Tells Bauchi Farmers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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