56 m. ago Local refineries importing substandard crude, PETROAN alleges

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria says some local refineries are importing substandard crude into Nigeria to cut costs. Speaking with our correspondent on Thursday, PETROAN National Publicity Secretary Joseph Obele said the refineries have been importing crude oil with high sulphur content into Nigeria. Asked to mention some of the refineries, Read More

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56 m. ago Nigeria advances geospatial technology for smart city development

Nigeria is making significant strides in geospatial technology, a crucial tool for building smart cities and modern infrastructure across the country. The Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abdulganiyu Adebomehin, said this at a one-day workshop on Thursday on the use cases for the very high-resolution drone imagery and street view data collected for part of the Read More

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74 m. ago Terrorism: Nigeria cautions Niger against withdrawing from MNJTF

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has warned that the withdrawal of any member state from the Multinational Joint Task Force fighting Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region will have “substantial” implications for the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts. This warning comes amid reports that Niger Republic had pulled out of the MNJTF after previously withdrawing from the Read More

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98 m. ago Rivers govt cancels all pending procurement, tender processes

• Women urge Tinubu to lift Fubara’s suspension The Rivers State Government has cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes in compliance with the Supreme Court judgement. The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), made the remark in a special announcement, signed and issued by Prof Ibibia Worika, the Secretary to the State Government […] The post Rivers govt cancels all pending procurement, tender processes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways, passengers injured

By Steve Agbota Many passengers were injured  early hours of yesterday morning when a LagFerry boat, “Igbega Eko,” suddenly exploded and burst into flames while en route  Victoria Island. Many people were said to have scampered for safety when the boat exploded. Confirming the fire incident to newsmen, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) said […] The post LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways, passengers injured appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Boy Bajii wins Akinyemi Law Songwriting competition’s $4,000

The sixth edition of Akinyemi Law Songwriting Competition has come to a close, with Egbaji Jeremiah Otokeh aka Boy Bajii emerging as the winner, carting home a cash prize of $4,000. While Isreal Uroko aka Ejiyk took the second place, winning $750 in the process, Samuel Ademuyiwa aka Sleemsam came third and smiled away with […] The post Boy Bajii wins Akinyemi Law Songwriting competition’s $4,000 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Sanusi lauds stakeholders as 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League lights up Birnin Kebbi

General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi (MON), has praised beach soccer stakeholders in the country for their support of the game. In its fifth season, the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) kicked off with Round One games on Monday, 31st March in Birnin Kebbi, capital of Kebbi State. Eight teams […] The post Sanusi lauds stakeholders as 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League lights up Birnin Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FG pledges continued dialogue with labour unions to sustain industrial harmony

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The federal government is committed to keeping the peace with labour unions through open talks, says Labour Minister Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi. He spoke at his Sokoto home on Thursday, promising a strike-free economy. Dingyadi said the government is working closely with union leaders to tackle issues and build a strong partnership. […] The post FG pledges continued dialogue with labour unions to sustain industrial harmony appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining Marshals have struck a major blow against illegal mining in Nigeria, dismantling a heavily guarded site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Even with compromised security protecting it, the Marshals, led by Commander John Attah Onoja, pulled off a smart, well-planned raid. They arrested three foreign […] The post Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna

By John Ogunsemore The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to pursue justice in the case of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a Catholic priest kidnapped and slain in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement shared on the mission’s verified X page on Thursday evening. Okechukwu was […] The post US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Okpebholo thanks Oba of Benin, Edo people after tribunal win

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo promised on Wednesday to keep pushing development so residents can enjoy democracy’s benefits. The governor spoke at the palace of the Oba of Benin after returning from Abuja, where the election petition tribunal confirmed him and his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, as the rightful winners of […] The post Okpebholo thanks Oba of Benin, Edo people after tribunal win appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja A coalition of youth groups has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to rethink its decision to label socialite Dr. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu as wanted. The Niger Delta Youth Council for Good Governance and the Middle Belt Youth Stakeholders’ Initiative made this plea in a joint statement on […] The post EFCC urged to clear socialite Aisha Achimugu’s wanted status appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Kwankwaso camp kicks as court dismisses suit challenging NNPP leadership

The leadership tussle in the New Nigeria Peoples Party took a new turn on Thursday after a High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory dismissed a suit filed by a faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, which sought to challenge the legitimacy of the party’s current leadership under its founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam and Read More

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7 h. ago UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has thrown out a petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. It failed to meet Section 69(a) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. INEC reviewed the petition and decided no further steps would be taken. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & […] The post UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM

Tribune Online NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), NNPC Limited Chapter, on Thursday called on stakeholders to prioritise the education of girls and advance the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for more female students. NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Stakeholders seek better training facilities, curricula for pharmacy technicians

Stakeholders in the pharmacy sector have called for improved training facilities and effective curricula for pharmacy technicians across the country. They made the call on Thursday at an interactive forum and workshop organized by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria in Abuja. The event, themed “Advancing the Training and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians in Nigeria: Regulatory Read More

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8 h. ago Sanusi hails 2025 Beach Soccer League kick off in Birnin Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Dr. Mohammed Sanusi (MON), General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has praised beach soccer stakeholders for their strong support of the sport in Nigeria. The 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL), now in its fifth season, began with Round One games on Monday, 31 March, in Birnin Kebbi, […] The post Sanusi hails 2025 Beach Soccer League kick off in Birnin Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago I will write condolence letters for those saying I will die – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hit back at those wishing him dead, saying he will sign their condolence letters. Wike’s latest comment comes following rumours that he collapsed last week, with many speculating about his health status. Addressing the rumours after an inspection of four ongoing projects in the […] The post I will write condolence letters for those saying I will die – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Taraba’s Namnai bridge repairs to begin next week – Minister

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The federal government has set plans to begin full repairs on the Namnai bridge in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State next week. This follows months of hardship caused by the bridge’s collapse. Alhaji Uba Maigari, Minister of State for Regional Development, shared this on Thursday during a visit to […] The post Taraba’s Namnai bridge repairs to begin next week – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Lagos traffic lockdown: Business analysts and project managers ignored

The traffic lock down that affected some parts of Lagos, Nigeria on April 2, 2025 was largely avoidable in my read more Lagos traffic lockdown: Business analysts and project managers ignored

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