44 h. ago Lagos ALGON chairman, Alabi collapses during APC stakeholders meeting

By Seyi Babalola Panic broke out on Wednesday afternoon when Kolade Alabi, Chairman of Bariga Local Government and the Lagos State Chapter of ALGON, collapsed while speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting at the party’s secretariat on Acme Road in Lagos. The incident occurred around 12:10 pm, causing widespread alarm among attendees. […] The post Lagos ALGON chairman, Alabi collapses during APC stakeholders meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago 2025: Yobe Pilgrims Commission Announces First Hajj Flight For May 16

The executive chairman of the Yobe State Pilgrims Commission, Alhaji Mai Aliyu Usman, has announced May 16, 2025, as the fixed date for the first flight of Yobe pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This announcement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting with fare collectors from the state’s 17 local government areas. […]

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68 h. ago NSA Seeks Mechanism To Prevent, Counter Terrorists’ Use Of IEDs

  The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has called for development of effective mechanisms to enhance the ability of the states to prevent and counter the use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by terrorist groups in West Africa. Ribadu made the call on Tuesday at the opening of the stakeholders’ meeting on Consolidating Collaborative […]

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3 d. ago Student loan: NELFUND concerned over low participation of students from south

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said it’s concerned with low participation of students from the south-south, south east regions in the students’ loan programme. NELFUND, at a meeting of stakeholders in Abuja, on Monday, said that available data indicated that students in these regions are not indicating interest in the programme, […] The post Student loan: NELFUND concerned over low participation of students from south-south, south east appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago LG polls: Lagos APC convenes stakeholders’ meeting ahead of primaries

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will hold a crucial stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as part of preparations for the upcoming local government election primaries. According to a statement released by the Lagos APC Electoral Committee, the meeting is scheduled to take place at 10:00 a.m. […] The post LG polls: Lagos APC convenes stakeholders’ meeting ahead of primaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Oluremi Tinubu Urges Traditional Rulers To Fight Preventable Deadly Diseases In South

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on traditional leaders and key stakeholders in the South-West to partner with the government in combating deadly diseases like cervical cancer and tuberculosis. She made this appeal during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State on Tuesday, which was attended by prominent monarchs, government officials, […] The post Oluremi Tinubu Urges Traditional Rulers To Fight Preventable Deadly Diseases In South-West appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement

From Idu Jude Abuja The federal government of Nigeria says it will put up a working committee to address the incessant road accidents on Nigerian roads caused by trailers and tankers. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali inaugurated the committee during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja recently, marking a strategic step toward addressing […] The post Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Osun 2026: Oyetola tasks State APC stakeholders on common political goal

From Idu Jude Abuja The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged APC Chieftain and stakeholders in Osun State to work towards a common political goal to achieve desired results come 2027. In A strategic meeting held over the weekend with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, […] The post Osun 2026: Oyetola tasks State APC stakeholders on common political goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Oyetola calls for unity in Osun APC, charges leaders to focus on common political goal

In a strategic meeting with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, Minister of read more Oyetola calls for unity in Osun APC, charges leaders to focus on common political goal

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Cabinet reshuffle looms in Delta as Oborevwori, deputy, commissioners join APC

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday may prompt a cabinet reshuffle, according to a senior state House of Assembly member who attended a PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba. The anonymous source stated, “In a few days’ […] The post Cabinet reshuffle looms in Delta as Oborevwori, deputy, commissioners join APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Dreadlocks Order: Gov Bago Reverses Self After Public Outrage

Less than 24 hours after directing security agents to arrest individuals wearing dreadlocks in Minna, the state capital, Niger State governor, Umar Bago said those with businesses and investment are welcomed into the state. The Niger State governor had on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ security meeting at the Government House in Minna, ordered security operatives […]

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2 w. ago Niger Gov Orders Arrest, Fine For Individuals With Dreadlocks, Guns 

Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago has directed security agencies to arrest individuals found with dreadlocks or firearms across the state. The Governor made the announcement during a security stakeholders’ meeting held in Minna on Tuesday. The meeting which involved traditional rulers, law enforcement officials, and community leaders, was said to be in response to […] The post Niger Gov Orders Arrest, Fine For Individuals With Dreadlocks, Guns  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Governor Bago Orders 6 PM To 6 AM Curfew In Minna Amid Security Concerns

The Niger State Government has implemented a new security measure in Minna, the state’s capital, by imposing a nightly curfew on commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycle drivers (Keke NAPEP). The curfew will run from 6 pm to 6 am every day. Governor Mohammed Umar Bago announced the decision during a meeting with stakeholders on Tuesday, […] The post Governor Bago Orders 6 PM To 6 AM Curfew In Minna Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Plateau: Bandits have taken over grazing reserve, forests – Mutfwang

Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang revealed that the state’s grazing reserve and forests have been taken over by marauding bandits amid the incessant killings. Mutfwang’s disclosure comes after Plateau residents protested the continued killings by gunmen on Monday. Engaging stakeholders in a meeting held at the Government House in Jos, the governor urged those present to […] The post Plateau: Bandits have taken over grazing reserve, forests – Mutfwang appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Agricultural Commodity Associations Unite To Boost Food Security

The leadership of various Agricultural Commodity Associations in Nigeria convened in Abuja for their inaugural joint meeting, where they reaffirmed their commitment to advancing food security and national development through strategic collaboration. The high-level meeting over the weekend brought together key stakeholders nationwide, including Engr. Aminu Muhammad, President of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria […]

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2 w. ago We’ll Stop Mbah From Joining APC – Enugu Party Chair Declares

The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to resist any attempt by Governor Peter Mbah to join the party, declaring that he is not welcome under any circumstance. This stance was reiterated during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday at the party’s secretariat in Enugu, where hundreds of defectors […] The post We’ll Stop Mbah From Joining APC – Enugu Party Chair Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago APC taking over Abia in 2027, sure deal – Ex Minister, Ikoh boasts

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The former Minister of State for Science and Technology, Chief Henry Ikoh has boasted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning Abia State in 2027 was a sure deal. Chief Ikoh stated this at his country home, Ahuwa Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State during an APC stakeholders meeting. […] The post APC taking over Abia in 2027, sure deal – Ex Minister, Ikoh boasts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago New Animal Feed Policy To Drive National Herd Growth To 398.9m Heads – FG

The federal government yesterday hinted at plans to double the national herd to 398.9 million heads by 2035 through the implementation of the newly developed National Animal Feeds and Fodder Policy (NAFFP). Minister of livestock development, Idi Maiha, stated this during the stakeholders meeting to validate the draft NAFFP document in Abuja. The minister described […]

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