47 m. ago Passengers lament continued suspension of Warri/Itakpe rail operations

From Idu Jude, Abuja Passengers who use the Itakpe/Warri rail transport services have lamented the continued suspension of its operations, while blaming the National Assembly Committee on land transport for a lack of oversight, leading to a system collapse. Recall that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) stopped services on the Itakpe-Warri rail corridor in April […] The post Passengers lament continued suspension of Warri/Itakpe rail operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu launches RenewHER Initiative to transform women’s health, combat maternal mortality

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu on Thursday launched RenewHER, a national initiative aimed at transforming women’s health and reducing maternal mortality across Nigeria. Unveiled on Thursday night at a gala event held in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the programme represents a strategic national effort to place women’s welfare and empowerment at the […] The post Tinubu launches RenewHER Initiative to transform women’s health, combat maternal mortality appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Appeal Court Directs Custody Of FPSO Tamara Tokoni Crude Amid $225.8m Debt Row

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has directed its Chief Registrar, in collaboration with the Admiralty Marshal, to take custody and safeguard crude oil cargo aboard the FPSO Tamara Tokoni. The order is to prevent expropriation, dissipation, or fraudulent dealings by any of the parties involved in the ongoing dispute between First Bank of Nigeria […] The post Appeal Court Directs Custody Of FPSO Tamara Tokoni Crude Amid $225.8m Debt Row appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago OkapiCCF To Hold 9th Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk In Abuja

  The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) has announced plans for its 9th Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk, scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja. Themed “Hope in Every Step for Children Fighting Cancer,” this year’s walk is designed to highlight resilience, compassion, and the role of collective […]

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4 h. ago Akpabio seeks EFCC support for transparency, accountability in SSDC 

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio, has called for collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure the commission’s financial activities are firmly guided by compliance with extant financial laws. Akpabio made the call on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the […] The post Akpabio seeks EFCC support for transparency, accountability in SSDC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Green Economy, Decarbonisation Key To Energy Transition Plan, Says Federal Government

  The Federal Government has said that green economy, climate ambition, climate action and decarbonisation remained central to Nigeria’s energy transition plan, insisting that the country was committed to achieving its net zero target. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Climate Technology and Operations, Olamide Fagbuji, stated this in Abuja at the maiden edition […]

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4 h. ago Team Nigeria Aims For Medal Glory As 2025 World Athletics Championships Begin In Tokyo

  Nigeria is gearing up for a formidable challenge at the 20th World Athletics Championships which commence on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. The country’s quest for medal success will be spearheaded by discus thrower Obiageri Pamela Amaechi, who previously secured a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games. After returning without a medal from the last […]

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5 h. ago Federal High Court In Abuja Jails Ansaru Commander Mahmud Usman 15 Years For Terrorism Offences

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Mahmud Usman, a commander of the proscribed Ansaru sect, to 15 years in prison for terrorism-related offences. Usman, also known by the aliases Abu Bara’a, Abbas, and Mukhtar, pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of illegal mining and using the profits to fund arms purchases for terrorist […] The post Federal High Court In Abuja Jails Ansaru Commander Mahmud Usman 15 Years For Terrorism Offences appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 2027: Jonathan’s return best thing to happen to revive PDP — Chieftain

From Idu Jude, Abuja Hon. Abraham Ajiya, Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has again appealed to the understanding of party faithful who kick against micro-zoning of the 2027 election to South to apply wisdom in fighting for a return to power. Ajiya allays his fear as the […] The post 2027: Jonathan’s return best thing to happen to revive PDP — Chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Peter Obi meets Jonathan in Abuja to discuss ‘state of the nation’

Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has met with former President Goodluck Jonathan in read more Peter Obi meets Jonathan in Abuja to discuss ‘state of the nation’

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6 h. ago Korea Centre Exposes Abuja Pupils To Games, Creativity At Workshop

At the Korea Culture Centre Nigeria (KCCN), 40 FCT pupils witnessed new ways of seeing and creating through ‘play’ activities, such as drawing and movement. Facilitated by Korean artistes and partners, Jung-won Ye (visual artist) and Jin-ju Kang (dancer), with the support of KCCN and the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service, the ‘Encountering Art: […]

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6 h. ago Civil Service Begins Landmark Audit To End Reforms By Assumptions

Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has declared that a comprehensive personnel audit is critical to ending decades of reform based on mere assumptions in the federal bureaucracy. She stated this yesterday in Abuja while inaugurating a three-day retreat for the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASCA) […]

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7 h. ago EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals team that will challenge Liverpool for title

Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United defender, believes Arsenal are the only team capable of challenging Liverpool for the Premier League title this season. The Reds currently hold a perfect record after three games. Before the current campaign kicked off, Ferdinand said only Liverpool and Manchester City would be in the running to emerge champions. […] The post EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals team that will challenge Liverpool for title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Solid Minerals Development For Economic Diversification – Abbas

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said developing the country‘s solid minerals sector is not just an option but imperative for economic diversification. Abbas, who stated this at a public hearing on 12 bills seeking to develop the solid minerals sector in Abuja on Thursday, observed that Nigeria‘s economy had been heavily […]

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7 h. ago Sokoto Government To Recruit 3,000 Workers Into Civil Service

Sokoto State government plans to recruit 3,000 workers into its civil service to tackle youth unemployment and reduce restiveness. Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced the inauguration of a recruitment committee tasked with overseeing the selection of qualified state indigenes for civil service. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by the director-general of Media […]

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8 h. ago Financing Nigeria’s health future: NHIA’s bold plan to end out

In this exclusive interview with BusinessDay’s General Manager for Abuja and the North, Bashir Ibrahim Hassan, Director-General of Nigeria’s National read more Financing Nigeria’s health future: NHIA’s bold plan to end out-of-pocket healthcare costs

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9 h. ago Court refuses to stop INEC from recognising Mark, Aregbesola ADC leadership

From Godwin Tsa and Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has refused to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) pending the hearing of the substantive suit. Specifically, Justice Emeka Nwite declined the three prayers sought in the […] The post Court refuses to stop INEC from recognising Mark, Aregbesola ADC leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Party registration: ADA, ATP, ANC, 11 others meet initial requirements –INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says only 14 out of 171 associations seeking registration as political parties met the requirements to proceed to the next stage. Mr Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement after the commission’s regular meeting in Abuja, yesterday. Olumekun said […] The post Party registration: ADA, ATP, ANC, 11 others meet initial requirements –INEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FTC students to learn brick laying, CNG conversion, Keke repairs in new curriculum

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has announced a new curriculum for technical education in a bold reform to secure a brighter future for Nigeria’s youth. The government said the new curriculum was designed to reduce overload, build strong trade competencies, align with global standards, and prepare young Nigerians for the jobs of the […] The post FTC students to learn brick laying, CNG conversion, Keke repairs in new curriculum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Stakeholders, foreign partners push for stronger tobacco tax to reduce consumption, boost revenue

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Key stakeholders from government ministries, academia, civil society organisations and international partners converged at a workshop yesterday in Abuja to review and endorse the Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation (TETSiM) report aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s tobacco taxation policy. The engagement came as Nigeria prepares to revise its tobacco tax regime, which expired […] The post Stakeholders, foreign partners push for stronger tobacco tax to reduce consumption, boost revenue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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