55 m. ago 2027: Atiku addresses reports of stepping down for southern candidate

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied claims that he was asked to step down for a southern presidential candidate in the race for the 2027 ticket. Speaking in a statement released on Tuesday, Atiku called the claim “a malicious fabrication” and “propaganda” allegedly orchestrated by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He further stated […] The post 2027: Atiku addresses reports of stepping down for southern candidate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 m. ago NIPR partners with Nasarawa State to establish groundbreaking varsity of public relations and leadership

• indigenes to get 20 annual scholarship slots From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a landmark move set to transform leadership education in Africa, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nasarawa State Government to establish the University of Public Relations and Leadership (UPRL).  The new institution […] The post NIPR partners with Nasarawa State to establish groundbreaking varsity of public relations and leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago Olurotimi John Badero appointed visiting professor of medicine at UNILAG

The University of Lagos has appointed Dr Olurotimi John Badero as a Distinguished Fellow and Visiting Professor of Medicine in read more Olurotimi John Badero appointed visiting professor of medicine at UNILAG

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8 h. ago PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex

Tribune Online PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex-national vice chair Dr Eddy Olafeso is the former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South West. He speaks with Hakeem Gbadamosi on the current crisis within PDP, the coalition, defections, among other issues. THE crack and growing disaffection in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP0 portend danger for the party ahead of the  2027 election, […] PDP is in existential danger but it won’t die — Eddy Olafeso, ex-national vice chair Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Anambra consociational democracy and Soludo humanism matters

By Maduabuchi Dukor Anambra State consociational democracy rooted in power-sharing among the three senatorial zones has stabilized the polity with the incumbent Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, in the middle of his consociational democratic tenure, leading the state to the sublime socio-economic transformation ever  witnessed before in the history of the state. As the headwinds […] The post Anambra consociational democracy and Soludo humanism matters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ECOWAS Youth Ambassador shines in Jo’burg, receives honorary doctorate from US varsity

By Sunday Ani ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, Dr. Dike Chuks Ebubedike, has emerged as the ‘Icon of African Economic Advancement 2025,’ affirming his growing influence on the continent’s leadership, economic development and youth empowerment efforts. This was during the 2025 Africa’s Under 40 CEOs Awards and Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was also conferred with […] The post ECOWAS Youth Ambassador shines in Jo’burg, receives honorary doctorate from US varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Report Of Meeting To Step Down For Southern Candidate Fake — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared as fake, a purported meeting where he was reportedly pressured to step down for a candidate of Southern origin ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku made the clarification while reacting to inquiries from journalists and concerned Nigerians regarding a meeting where he was said to have rejected […]

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16 h. ago Ajayi Crowther Varsity Names Prof Ebunoluwa Oduwole As First Female VC

The Council of the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, has approved the appointment of Professor Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole as the first female Vice Chancellor of the institution. The approval of Prof. Oduwole to run the affairs of the Anglican Communion-owned institution was announced on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Oduwole will succeed the outgoing vice chancellor, Professor […]

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16 h. ago Atiku rejects Southern call to step down, demands open primary

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president has strongly rejected mounting calls from political leaders and stakeholders in Southern Nigeria urging him read more Atiku rejects Southern call to step down, demands open primary

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16 h. ago Tor Tiv seeks international community intervention in Benue genocide

Advocates formation of BENATA Forum From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Apparently piqued by the continuous gruesome killing of Benue citizens, the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv nation, Orcivirigh Prof. James Ayatse, has called on the international community to intervene and save the poor farmers from what he continues to refer to as “genocidal invasion and land […] The post Tor Tiv seeks international community intervention in Benue genocide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Bauchi govt sacks varsity bursar over alleged irregularities

Tribune Online Bauchi govt sacks varsity bursar over alleged irregularities The government also announced plans to set up an audit committee to investigate the management of the university, with Bauchi govt sacks varsity bursar over alleged irregularities Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Gov Bala Sacks Bauchi Varsity Bursar Over Alleged Financial Impropriety

The Bauchi State Government has sacked the Bursar of the Sa’adu Zungur State University (SAZU) over allegations bordering on financial impropriety. Governor Bala Mohammed observed that the huge financial resources the university has been generating for 12 years since its creation in 2012 were not being accounted for by the institution’s management. Speaking while receiving […]

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20 h. ago Olurotimi John Badero appointed Professor of Medicine at University of Lagos

Renowned U.S.-based physician to advance knowledge transfer and mentorship in Nigeria   The University of Lagos has appointed Olurotimi John Badero, MD, as a Distinguished Fellow and Visiting Professor of Medicine in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Department of Medicine.   The appointment recognizes Prof. Badero’s pioneering work at the intersection of cardiology and nephrology, […] The post Olurotimi John Badero appointed Professor of Medicine at University of Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Ahmed Musa Denies Donating Cars To Kano Pillars Players, Officials

Ahmed Musa, the newly appointed general manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, has firmly denied allegations that he distributed cars to players and officials following his assumption of the role. The claims surfaced after a Facebook user, Thomas Jeremiah Gora, posted images of Toyota Land Cruiser Jeeps purportedly given to all players and officials of […]

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22 h. ago “Atiku Is The Best Candidate To Represent ADC In 2027 Poll” – Dele Momodu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu has said that only former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, can defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Mr. Momodu said that Atiku has the number and poses a serious threat to President Tinubu in the next general election. […] The post “Atiku Is The Best Candidate To Represent ADC In 2027 Poll” – Dele Momodu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago JAMB Introduces UTME Ranking On Result Slips Of 1.9m Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a major policy change that will see the ranking position of each candidate printed on their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result slip. This new feature will apply to all 1,905,539 candidates who sat for the 2025 UTME. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyode, disclosed this on […]

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25 h. ago “Maybe Atiku Isn’t Destined To Be Nigeria’s President” – Daniel Bwala

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has said that his former principal, Atiku Abubakar may not have been destined to become President of Nigeria. Mr. Bwala, during an interview with Channels Television on Monday, dismissed the chances of the ex- vice president and other opposition coalition leaders to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that […] The post “Maybe Atiku Isn’t Destined To Be Nigeria’s President” – Daniel Bwala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago JAMB, VCs, Rectors, others meet in Abuja for 2025 Policy Meeting

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. Stakeholders in the education sector, notably, Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, Provosts, and Heads of parastatals like the NUC, NCCE, NABTEB, TETFund, NELFfund, among several others are in attendance. Minister of Education, Dr. […] The post JAMB, VCs, Rectors, others meet in Abuja for 2025 Policy Meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Oyebanji swears in Ogunmoye as substantive Ekiti Chief Judge

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has sworn-in Hon. Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye, as the sixth substantive Chief Judge of the state. Justice Ogunmoye had served as the Acting Chief Judge since November 5, 2024, after he was appointed to replace the late Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, who passed on […] The post Oyebanji swears in Ogunmoye as substantive Ekiti Chief Judge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Makinde committed to workers/retirees’ welfare —Establishments Commissioner

Tribune Online Makinde committed to workers/retirees’ welfare —Establishments Commissioner •Says Oyo govt spends N2bn monthly on gratuities COMMISSIONER for Establishments and Training in Oyo State, Prof. Sal-ihu AbdulWaheed Adelabu, has said that the administration of Governor ’Seyi Makinde is committed to promoting efficiency, maintaining industrial peace and ensuring that the welfare of both serving and retired civil/public servants in the state is given priority […] Makinde committed to workers/retirees’ welfare —Establishments Commissioner Tribune Online

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