8 h. ago Avoid greed — FG warns youth chiefs against misusing community funds

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Federal Government, through the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has warned traditional youth chiefs nationwide to avoid greed and misappropriating community development funds. The message was delivered by Chief Obinna Nwaka at a two-day national retreat of the Traditional Youth Chiefs Forum of Nigeria (TYCFN) in Lafia on Tuesday. […] The post Avoid greed — FG warns youth chiefs against misusing community funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago INEC Chairman Calls For Electoral Reforms Ahead 2027 Elections

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for continuous reform of the electoral legal framework ahead of future elections. Prof. Yakubu made call the during his opening remarks at a two-day retreat between the Commission and members of the Joint National Assembly Committee on Electoral Matters in Lagos […]

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3 d. ago World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Friday said malaria was not just a public health issue, but a national emergency in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday on World Malaria Day 2025, she emphasised that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to reverse this trend. The theme for this […] The post World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On World Malaria Day 2025, First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu, issued a strong call to action, declaring malaria not just a public health issue but a national emergency for Nigeria. Speaking on April 25, she emphasized that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to […] The post First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigeria Must Reignite Fight Against Malaria, Says Remi Tinubu

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu has urged a renewed national push against malaria, describing the disease as a national emergency. Speaking in a statement to mark the World Malaria Day 2025, Tinubu said Nigerians must “reinvest, reimagine, and reignite” efforts to end the disease, which continues to claim thousands of lives annually. “The […]

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4 d. ago Katsina Summit Charts Bold Climate Action, Green Investment Agenda

The Katsina State Climate Action and Green Investment Summit, held on Wednesday in Abuja, concluded with stakeholders’ firm resolve to transform the state into a model of climate resilience and green economic development. The summit, which brought together representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, academia, development partners, and local communities, highlighted the urgent […]

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5 d. ago UK Firm To Execute $500m Energy Infrastructure Projects In Katsina

A UK-based lPan-African clean energy infrastructure development and asset management company, Genesis Energy Holding, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Katsina State Government for a US$500million investment. This investment will enable the development, financing and execution of a series of major energy infrastructure projects across the State. The agreement outlines a strategic partnership […]

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5 d. ago Katsina Unveils N5bn Green Fund, $500m Energy Deal, Climate Blueprint

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State yesterday unveiled the Katsina State Green Growth Agenda (KAGGA)—a far-reaching blueprint aimed at harmonising economic growth with environmental preservation in one of Nigeria’s most climate-vulnerable states. Speaking at the inaugural Katsina Climate Action and Green Investment Summit held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Governor Radda described the climate […]

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8 d. ago Celebration as foundation brings free medical care, food relief to Enugu community

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu There was jubilation in Amube Evuazu autonomous community in Obele Agu Umana, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, yesterday, as some less privileged, numbering over 500 benefited from a free medical care and food support by Adani Care Foundation. Bags of rice and other food items were distributed to the […] The post Celebration as foundation brings free medical care, food relief to Enugu community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Easter: Foundation Offers Free Medical Services To Residents Of Gbelebu, Environs

Residents of Gbelebu community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State and its environs were at the Easter celebrations treated to free medical care services by the Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo Foundation at the Gbelebu Community headquarters of the Foundation. Gbelebu dwellers and those from the neighbouring villages such as Madagbayo, Safarogbo and Gbelemotin, […]

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8 d. ago MAAUN Hails Dr. Jibia On Conferment With Katsina Traditional Title ‘Adon Gari’

The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has congratulated Dr. Musa Lawal Jibia on his conferment with traditional title of ‘Adon Garin Katsina’ by the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji (Dr.) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman. The congratulatory message was conveyed to Dr. Jibia in a statement signed by the Founder and President of MAAUN Group of […]

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2 w. ago Celebrating courage, confronting challenges, and charting a new course

As a guest of honour of the maiden Nigeria Police Day 2025: I watched with nostalgia how things have changed read more Celebrating courage, confronting challenges, and charting a new course

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2 w. ago Stakeholders Seek Health Rights For Schoolchildren Under PUSH Initiative

Concerned about health outcomes for children in Nigeria, stakeholders in research have called on governments and policymakers to put in place health intervention policies that will protect school-aged children between the ages of 5-17 years. They made the call during a two-day National-Level Policy Dialogue held in Abuja, organised by Health Policy Research Group (HPRG) […]

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2 w. ago World Health Day: NAS Donates Mosquito Nets To Nursing Mothers in Abuja Community

In celebration of World Health Day, the National Association of Seadogs (NAS),Pyrates Confraternity,yesterday, donated insecticides treated mosquito nets to 20 nursing mothers in Dakibiu community,Jabi, Abuja, aiming to combat the spread of malaria among the vulnerable population. The donation event, brought together healthcare workers, community leaders, and dozens of local mothers, many of whom expressed […]

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2 w. ago Why it’s dangerous to hold all elections in one day – Festus Okoye, former INEC national commissioner

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Following the recent Supreme Court ruling on leadership tussles in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), where it ruled principally that such issues are not justiciable by courts, a constitutional lawyer and former National Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Festus Okoye, has asked all political parties in […] The post Why it’s dangerous to hold all elections in one day – Festus Okoye, former INEC national commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: FIRS to educate business owners, farmers, entrepreneurs on tax incentives for business growth

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to educate business owners, farmers, and entrepreneurs on tax incentives to support business growth. FIRS Executive Chairman Dr Zac Adedeji, announced this at the FIRS Day during the 12th Benue National Trade Fair 2025, organised by the Benue Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and […] The post Benue: FIRS to educate business owners, farmers, entrepreneurs on tax incentives for business growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago PICTORIAL: Policemen Celebrate Maiden National Police Day In Abuja

Nigeria on Monday marked the maiden edition of the National Police Day at Eagle Square, Abuja, in a colourful ceremony that brought together top security officials, dignitaries, and members of the public. The event marked the first official observance of National Police Day slated for April 7, an annual commemoration institutionalised by President Bola Tinubu […]

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3 w. ago Abuja: Three Arms Zone cordoned off for National Police Day celebrations at Eagle Square

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The inaugural National Police Day celebration is underway at Eagle Square in Abuja on 7 April 2025, with Vice President Kashim Shettima standing in for President Bola Tinubu. The event caps a week-long series of activities from 2 to 7 April, aimed at honouring the Nigeria Police Force’s contributions to national […] The post Abuja: Three Arms Zone cordoned off for National Police Day celebrations at Eagle Square appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Delta police mark National Police Day with outreach and clean

It’s community engagement at its best – PPRO By Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Police Command officers held a statewide sanitation exercise, free medical outreach, student talks, and town hall meetings over the weekend to celebrate the 2025 inaugural National Police Day. These events aimed to boost police-community ties and public welfare, said SP […] The post Delta police mark National Police Day with outreach and clean-up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago At Senegal’s 65th Independence Day, Nigeria Backs Deeper Regional Cooperation

The Nigerian government has described its relationship with Senegal as a strategic partnership built on a foundation of shared history, democratic values and economic interdependence. This followed Vice President Kashim Shettima’s presence at Senegal’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary held at the Place de la Nation in Dakar on Friday. VP Shettima had represented President Bola […]

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