2 h. ago Trump, Macron, other world leaders attend Pope Francis’ funeral

By John Ogunsemore US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are among world leaders present at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis on Saturday. The 266th Catholic pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, April 21 at the age of 88, will be buried today at the […] The post Trump, Macron, other world leaders attend Pope Francis’ funeral appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago JUST IN: Trailer falls off bridge, crushes two buses in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A truck has fallen off the Pen Cinema fly-over bridge and crushed two mini-buses popularly known as ‘korope’ in Agege area of Lagos. The accident occured inward Old Abeokuta Road on Saturday morning. Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident at 8:37 am. The agency said, “A truck fell off […] The post JUST IN: Trailer falls off bridge, crushes two buses in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kano uncovers 247 ghost workers, recovers N28m in March vouchers

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State government has uncovered a total of over N28 mllion fraudulent salary payments in its March 2025 workers payroll. Musa Tanko Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government, said this figure involved fraudulent salary payments to individuals who are deceased or who have long retired from the […] The post Kano uncovers 247 ghost workers, recovers N28m in March vouchers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has officially declared open the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orientation course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Idris, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Nura Bala Fingila, who also serves as the Chairman of the State NYSC Governing […] The post Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Bayelsa mega rally: Organisers warn troublemakers to steer clear of venue

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa George Turnah, the lead convener of the NEW Associates, a pro-Tinubu grassroots group, has warned troublemakers to steer clear of the venue of the mega rally and official inauguration of the group slated for today. Turnah, who spoke at a stakeholder meeting ahead of the mega rally to appreciate President Bola […] The post Bayelsa mega rally: Organisers warn troublemakers to steer clear of venue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Mbah presents certificate, staff of office to Igwe Aloysius Ogbonna

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has presented a certificate of recognition and staff of office to the newly elected traditional ruler of Ogugu Ntu-Egbenese Ancient Kingdom in Awgu Local Government Area,, Igwe Aloysius Ogbonna. It was gathered that the recognition has officially restored traditional leadership to the community after a […] The post Mbah presents certificate, staff of office to Igwe Aloysius Ogbonna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Residents and businesses in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States have decried the sharp drop in power supply by the Kano Electric Distribution Company (KEDCO). Saturday Sun investigation revealed that in the last few weeks, rationed power supply dropped to less than two hours in the three states, a situation which climaxed […] The post Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation

    By Oluseye Ojo These days, there have been increasing advocacies for gender equity, balance, mainstreaming, and inclusion, especially for women to be in top elected and appointive leadership positions across the globe.   The extant National Gender Policy (NGP) in Nigeria recommends 35 per cent affirmative action for women. It also seeks at […] The post Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Easter tragedy: Gombe Police set to prosecute truck friver for killing 5 during procession

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed plans to arraign a truck driver accused of killing five people during an Easter procession in Billiri Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The tragic incident occurred when a truck lost control and rammed into a group of Christian worshippers participating in a […] The post Easter tragedy: Gombe Police set to prosecute truck friver for killing 5 during procession appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Akpabio, Ojukwu, Kukah, others land in Rome for burial of Pope Francis

By John Ogunsemore Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Friday led a high-powered Federal Government delegation to the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday, April 21, and is due for burial on Saturday. Other members of the Nigerian delegation sent by President Bola Tinubu include Minister of State […] The post Akpabio, Ojukwu, Kukah, others land in Rome for burial of Pope Francis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago PDP crisis: Opposition Lawmakers Coalition alerts of move by 40 PDP lawmakers to decamp to APC 

…2 Govs to decamp, wants NWC to take control of party   From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Nigeria’s Opposition lawmakers coalition has disclosed that two more state governors and 40 lawmakers on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will soon defect. Speaking during a live broadcast through their spokesperson, and House of Representatives member […] The post PDP crisis: Opposition Lawmakers Coalition alerts of move by 40 PDP lawmakers to decamp to APC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Visa racketeering, cybercrimes, illegal mining alarming in Kaduna – EFCC Director

…Be rest assured of our support -NUJ Chair From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Acting Zonal Director, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, Bawa Usman Kaltungo on Friday visited the Executive Officials of Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) along with his management team on courtesy call. Kaltungo who […] The post Visa racketeering, cybercrimes, illegal mining alarming in Kaduna – EFCC Director appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Gombe Easter Tragedy: Police To Arraign Truck Driver For Dangerous Driving

The Gombe State Police Command has disclosed that it has finished investigation into the fatal accident involving a truck driver who rammed his vehicle into a crowd of Christians staging procession in celebration of Easter Monday in Billiri local government area of the State. LEADERSHIP reports that the incident led to the death of five […]

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22 h. ago Tragedy strikes Plateau football as four players and driver die in auto accident

Four players from Lebwit Football Club in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, along with their driver, lost their read more Tragedy strikes Plateau football as four players and driver die in auto accident

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24 h. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Nab Wanted Bandits, Fake Army Officer, Recover Ammunition In Taraba

In a string of coordinated military operations across Taraba State, troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a wanted bandit and a notorious military impostor, while recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. This was disclosed in a statement signed by […]

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24 h. ago “Cut Your Beard First!” – Daddy Showkey Responds To Niger Governor’s Dreadlock Ban

Nigerian music veteran Daddy Showkey has condemned Governor Umar Bago of Niger State for instructing security personnel to arrest people with dreadlocks in Minna. The governor issued the directive during a stakeholders’ security meeting on Tuesday, where he instructed officials to shave the dreadlocks of residents in Minna and impose fines. However, on Wednesday, Bago […] The post “Cut Your Beard First!” – Daddy Showkey Responds To Niger Governor’s Dreadlock Ban appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina States

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Residents and businesses in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States have decried the sharp drop in power supply by the Kano Electric Distribution Company(KEDCO). Saturday Sun investigation disclosed that in the last few weeks, rationed power supply dropped to less than two hours in these states, a situation which climaxed during the […] The post Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina States appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago We’ll give Tinubu Abia votes in 2027, boosts Reps Dep Speaker, Kalu

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu has boosted that the leadership of the party in the state will ensure President Bola Tinubu gets Abia votes in 2027. Kalu stated this in Umuahia while unveiling the Renewed Hope Partners office in the state capital, dedicated to the […] The post We’ll give Tinubu Abia votes in 2027, boosts Reps Dep Speaker, Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago NEF raises alarm over lopsided appointments under President Tinubu

…Demands immediate redress   From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed displeasure and concern over the persistent pattern of unfair, unequal, and heavily skewed federal appointments made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since assuming office in October 2023. This is contained in a statement by the group’s spokesperson, professor Abubakar Jika […] The post NEF raises alarm over lopsided appointments under President Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Kano Traffic Officer Dies After Being Thrown Out Of Moving Truck

A personnel of the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), Yahaya Isma’il Idris has died after he was thrown out of a moving truck in the early hours of Thursday along the Maiduguri Road in Kano metropolis. Counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama revealed this in a statement posted on his official X, formerly Twitter platform. Makama said […]

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