1 hour ago APC disqualifies Ojo, Olawumi from Ekiti gov’ship race, clears Oyebanji

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified two aspirants, Kayode Ojo and Abimbola Olawumi, read more APC disqualifies Ojo, Olawumi from Ekiti gov’ship race, clears Oyebanji

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2 h. ago N868m loan: Firm writes CBN, demands sanctions against bank over alleged unlawful conduct

From Godwin Tsa Abuja An indigenous firm, Kenchez Nigeria Limited, has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take immediate regulatory sanctions against Polaris Bank for deliberately and unlawfully withholding a loan facility of N868 million belonging to it in clear breach of guarantee terms. The company in its letter to the Governor of […] The post N868m loan: Firm writes CBN, demands sanctions against bank over alleged unlawful conduct appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago RULAAC demands release of nurse trainee detained by Imo police

By Lukman Olabiyi The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called for the immediate release of 21-year-old student Nurse, Princess Nmesoma Chukwunyere, who has been detained for over 80 days without trial by the Imo State Police Command. In statement issued by RULAAC, the right group described Nmesoma’s prolonged detention as a […] The post RULAAC demands release of nurse trainee detained by Imo police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigeria seeks return to ICJ bench after 30 years, nominates Elias as candidate

The federal government has formally presented Taoheed Elias (Judge), as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice read more Nigeria seeks return to ICJ bench after 30 years, nominates Elias as candidate

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6 h. ago Sightsavers, Bloomberg launch $75m global initiative to improve eye care

Tribune Online Sightsavers, Bloomberg launch $75m global initiative to improve eye care “Overall, the Bloomberg Philanthropies Vision Initiative will conduct vision screenings for 11.5 million people, distribute nearly seven million pairs of eyeglasses and... Sightsavers, Bloomberg launch $75m global initiative to improve eye care Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Presidency kicks against Sowore’s call for ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ protest

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has strongly opposed Omoyele Sowore’s plan to hold a protest march to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, demanding the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who remains in detention. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, condemned the protest through a statement on […] The post Presidency kicks against Sowore’s call for ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ protest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago APC Disqualifies Ojo, Abimbola From Ekiti Governorship Primaries, Dissolves Enugu Exco

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Kayode Ojo and Abimbola Olajumoke-Olawumi from contesting its forthcoming Ekiti State governorship primary election. On the other hand, the party cleared Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and Atinuke Oluremi-Omolayo to participate in the exercise. Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Durosinmi Meseko, who announced this after the party’s […]

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8 h. ago Ojo declares interest in Ekiti governorship election amid massive reception

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2026 election in Ekiti State, Engr Kayode Ojo, has officially declared his intention to contest the seat in the forthcoming election in the state. Ojo who stormed the APC secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, capital of the state on Thursday, was received […] The post Ojo declares interest in Ekiti governorship election amid massive reception appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Bandits Kill Man, Abduct Mother, Injure Two Others In Kaduna Village Attack

Bandits on Thursday morning invaded Gimi Tasha Village in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing a man and abducting his mother while leaving two others critically injured. The deceased, identified as Uwais Yahaya, was reportedly shot dead during the early morning raid, while the attackers whisked away his mother. According to eyewitnesses, the […] The post Bandits Kill Man, Abduct Mother, Injure Two Others In Kaduna Village Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago 2026 budget presentation may stall as Senate demands performance reports

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja There are strong indications that President Bola Tinubu may not present the 2026 budget to the National Assembly anytime soon as the Senate has directed the economic management team to submit a detailed performance report on the 2024 budget and projections for the implementation of the 2025 capital component within two […] The post 2026 budget presentation may stall as Senate demands performance reports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Bandits Kill One, Abduct Another In Fresh Kwara Community Attack

Armed bandits have renewed their onslaught in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing one person and abducting another during an early Thursday morning raid in Gbale community. Eyewitnesses said the attackers arrived in the area around 2:00 a.m. but were confronted by local hunters and vigilantes who engaged them in a fierce exchange […] The post Bandits Kill One, Abduct Another In Fresh Kwara Community Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Council of State endorses Tinubu’s prerogative of mercy, national honours for 959 Nigerians, Bill Gates

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a remarkable demonstration of the constitutional power of prerogative of mercy and national recognition, President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant array of presidential clemency and honoured a wide spectrum of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria in the 2024/2025 national honours awards. Governor of Kaduna Uba Sani, speaking to State […] The post Council of State endorses Tinubu’s prerogative of mercy, national honours for 959 Nigerians, Bill Gates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Loveworld Medicaid restores sight to 18,000 across Africa and Asia

By Doris Obinna As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Sight Day (WSD) 2025, Loveworld Medicaid has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating preventable blindness through its transformative V.I.S.I.O.N. 10,000 Free Eye Surgeries Initiative, which has restored and improved vision for over 18,000 people across Africa and Asia. The initiative, an outreach […] The post Loveworld Medicaid restores sight to 18,000 across Africa and Asia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Atiku Abubakar Endorses Sowore’s Campaign For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed strong support for the movement initiated by activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, which seeks the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a message posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Atiku condemned Kanu’s prolonged detention, […] The post Atiku Abubakar Endorses Sowore’s Campaign For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Oyo govt pledges to improve access to quality eye care services

Tribune Online Oyo govt pledges to improve access to quality eye care services “Eye health is often neglected in public health discourse, yet vision plays a central role in... Oyo govt pledges to improve access to quality eye care services Tribune Online

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12 h. ago AI, energy shortages, talent retention crisis, threaten Africa’s digital gold rush

…As industry leaders demand urgent infrastructure fixes Africa’s burgeoning digital economy, poised to be a global powerhouse, faces existential threats read more AI, energy shortages, talent retention crisis, threaten Africa’s digital gold rush

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12 h. ago FG directs varsities, others to return unused TETFund allocations

Tribune Online FG directs varsities, others to return unused TETFund allocations Alausa lamented that resources that could have been used to develop infrastructure in institutions have remained idle... FG directs varsities, others to return unused TETFund allocations Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Oralusi joins Osun 2026 guber race, says local govt must function

From Lateef Ibrahim, Osogbo A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Babatunde Oralusi, has vowed to ensure functionality of local government for grassroots development if elected governor of the state. The former governorship candidate of Action Alliance in the state who declared his intention to contest the governorship election under […] The post Oralusi joins Osun 2026 guber race, says local govt must function appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Smear Campaign Against Atiku, Jonathan, Amaechi, Obi Infantile — APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has described the recent verbal attacks on notable Opposition leaders by loyalists of President Bola Tinubu, as infantile. He also described the attack on former President Goodluck Jonathan, and ADC leaders like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation, […]

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13 h. ago Funso Doherty Declares Governorship Ambition Ahead Of 2027 Lagos Polls

Former Lagos State governorship candidate, Funso Doherty, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 elections. He asserted that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) can be defeated in the state. The announcement was made on Thursday,  during an interview on Silverbird Television. Doherty, who ran under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in previous […] The post Funso Doherty Declares Governorship Ambition Ahead Of 2027 Lagos Polls appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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