62 m. ago Constitution review: Northeast team pledges to uphold citizens’ voice 

 Calls for state creation top lists From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The Northeast team of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review has promised to uphold the inputs of the citizens in the constitution amendment and not impose its views in the outcome of the exercise. Leader of the team and Senate Chief Whip, Sen Mohammad Tahir […] The post Constitution review: Northeast team pledges to uphold citizens’ voice  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 m. ago “People I Never Expected To Join Us Are Here, Their Plans Against Tinubu Will Fail” – ADC’s Chieftain

A member of the house of representatives and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress Leke Abejide has said that ongoing coalition efforts within the party, to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 are doomed to fail. The lawmaker, who is representing Yagba federal constituency in Kogi State described himself as the face and financier of […] The post “People I Never Expected To Join Us Are Here, Their Plans Against Tinubu Will Fail” – ADC’s Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FCT Court Orders Senate To Recall Senator Natasha, Says Six Months Suspension Unconstitutional

Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, has faulted the suspension of Kogi State Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and nullified it. Justice Nyako also ordered the Senate to recall the suspended senator on grounds that her suspension for six months violated the Constitution and also denied her constituents of adequate representation. The judge […] The post FCT Court Orders Senate To Recall Senator Natasha, Says Six Months Suspension Unconstitutional appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Actors Guild moves to reposition Anambra as Nollywood destination

To shut down illegal movie camps, seeks govt support   From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Anambra state chapter has geared up plans towards turning Anambra State as the hub of film making, entertainment and Nollywood destination in Nigeria. State Chairman of AGN Lady Esther Chinyelu Anyaegbunam stated this during an […] The post Actors Guild moves to reposition Anambra as Nollywood destination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago JUST IN: Senator Natasha found guilty of contempt, fined N5m

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been found guilty of contempt by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Justice Binta Nyako said Akpoti-Uduaghan violated the court’s order by publishing a satirical apology to the Senator President, Godswill Akpabio. Nyako stated that the apology, which was […] The post JUST IN: Senator Natasha found guilty of contempt, fined N5m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago World Climate Day: Kogi Assembly Speaker, Members Plant Trees

The speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, yesterday led other members in planting trees around the Assembly complex as part of activities to mark the 2025 World Climate Day. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the speaker, who led other members to plant trees around the Assembly Complex, emphasised the […]

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16 h. ago FG deploys digital tool to track N19.5bn agric project in 15 states

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has launched a digital Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) platform to oversee the rollout of its N19.5bn AgGrow Farm Support Programme. The government said the initiative, which was unveiled yesterday in Abuja, will provide 50% subsidies on seeds, fertilisers, and crop protection products (CPPs) to 50,000 smallholder farmers in the […] The post FG deploys digital tool to track N19.5bn agric project in 15 states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change

Tribune Online Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change In a bid to address the global menace of climate change, the Kogi State House of Assembly has commenced a statewide tree planting campaign aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and reversing the effects of deforestation. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Umar Yusuf, emphasised the importance of the tree […] Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Our fertile farmlands have become killing fields – Benue farmers

Benue farmers on Thursday said that the state’s fertile farmlands had become killing fields for invaders. The farmers who bared read more Our fertile farmlands have become killing fields – Benue farmers

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25 h. ago Dangote reveals N750bn CNG truck investment for petrol distribution

Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has committed over N720 billion toward the deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks intended for the nationwide distribution of petroleum products. The project, according to company estimate, may result in cost savings exceeding N1.7 trillion annually for Nigerians. The company noted that the initiative will take on fuel […] The post Dangote reveals N750bn CNG truck investment for petrol distribution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago First Lady Tinubu donates N1 billion to victims of Plateau violence

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the people of Plateau State to cease hostilities and foster peaceful coexistence. She vowed never to visit the state again on a sympathy visit due to what she described as unnecessary killings. Speaking when she and her Renewed Hope Initiative team visited […] The post First Lady Tinubu donates N1 billion to victims of Plateau violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Remi Tinubu Donates N1bn To Plateau Victims, Seeks End To Violence

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has appealed to elders of Plateau State to pursue all avenues to ensure peace is maintained in the land. According to a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady made the appeal when she and the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) team visited the State […]

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30 h. ago FG unveils software to monitor, evaluate N19.5bn agro project in 15 states

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The federal government, through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has launched a digital Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) platform to oversee the rollout of its N19.5bn AgGrow Farm Support Programme. The government said the initiative, which was unveiled yesterday in Abuja, will provide 50% subsidies on seeds, fertilisers, and crop protection […] The post FG unveils software to monitor, evaluate N19.5bn agro project in 15 states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Agribusiness: Oyo Gov’t Attracts N46bn Investment, Supports 46,000 Farmers

Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation, Dr Debo Akande, has disclosed that the state government has attracted about N46.6 billion investments into the state through agribusiness. Akande said Governor Makinde’s vision to expand the state’s economy through agribusiness had fructified, […]

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32 h. ago Doorcas Africa uses data to help Nigerian farmers prevent livestock deaths

As Nigeria works to improve food security and support rural livelihoods, a local startup is tackling one of the country’s read more Doorcas Africa uses data to help Nigerian farmers prevent livestock deaths

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32 h. ago Etsu Nupe Calls For Adequate Equipment, Support For Military

The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has called for more training, sufficient equipment and public support for the Nigerian military to defeat the nation’s enemies. The Royal Father disclosed this while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja during the 52nd Anniversary Celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Regular Course 14 Alumni Association. Abubakar, […]

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35 h. ago Despite 187,194 Fresh Installations In Q1, 53.02% Electricity Customers Still Unmetered

Despite a fresh installation of 187,194 meters in first quarter of 2025 alone, 53.02 per cent of registered electricity customers are still without meters, latest report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has shown. This is as Distribution Companies (DisCos) resolved only 1,554 out of 4,169 complaints escalated to the NERC-CCU, yielding a resolution […]

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36 h. ago The federation’s fiscal fault line: How Nigeria’s VAT system rewards dependency and punishes productivity

In the grand theatre of Nigerian federalism, few performances are as revealing as the quarterly distribution of value-added tax revenues. read more The federation’s fiscal fault line: How Nigeria’s VAT system rewards dependency and punishes productivity

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38 h. ago C’River: Etomi community kicks against planned privatisation of cocoa estate

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Smallholder cocoa farmers in Etomi community,  Etung Local Government Area of  Cross River State, have protested against the planned privatisation of cocoa estates in the area by the state government. The farmers carried placards with different inscriptions including: ‘Our cocoa estate is not for sale,’ ‘We say no to planned privatisation […] The post C’River: Etomi community kicks against planned privatisation of cocoa estate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Farmers Protest Planned Privatisation Of Cocoa Estate In Cross River

Hundreds of smallholder farmers in Etomi community of Etung local government area of Cross River State trooped to the streets on Wednesday to protest the plan by the state government to privatise cocoa estate located in the community. The protesters, including youths, aged men and women involved in the cocoa value chain rejected the reported […]

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