14 m. ago ‘Real family doesn’t manipulate,’ Peter Okoye says after testifying against brother in court

Nigerian music star Peter Okoye of the legendary duo, P-Square, has opened up about enduring over two decades of betrayal and manipulation, stating that he is now prioritising his mental health. In a post on his Instagram story on Tuesday, Peter wrote, “Don’t let ‘family’ be the reason you’re drowning in silence. I did – Read More

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70 m. ago Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national emergency on food security, describing it as a bold step towards addressing hunger and inflation across the country. The senator has called for the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to monitor and enforce policy […] The post Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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99 m. ago Chief Magistrate Didn’t Resign Because Of Emergency Rule, Says Rivers Judiciary

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has debunked the claims by a former Chief Magistrate, Ejike King George, that he resigned from office due to the declaration of state of emergency in the state. George, had in a letter dated April 11, 2025, and addressed to the Chief Judge of Rivers State through the […]

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4 h. ago Olubadan Warns New Chiefs Against Intimidating Family Members, Subjects

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has warned family heads known as Mogajis and Baales across Ibadanland against using their positions to oppress or intimidate their family members or subjects. The traditional ruler made the declaration during the installation of nine Mogajis and Baales held at his palace at Oke Aremo in Ibadan spoke […]

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11 h. ago Green line rail will open up new Lagos hubs for development – Olumide

Oluyinka Olumide, commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, has said that the Green line rail will open up new read more Green line rail will open up new Lagos hubs for development – Olumide

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11 h. ago U.S. lawmakers propose bill to end work permits for int’l students

…programme displaces American professionals – proponents Lawmakers in the United States (U.S) have proposed a new law under the ‘Fairness read more U.S. lawmakers propose bill to end work permits for int’l students

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15 h. ago Coastal highway: Diaspora investors urge FG to obey court order

Some Nigerian investors in the diaspora have called on the Federal Government to comply with a court order concerning the alleged diversion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through the Okun Ajah area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro earlier reported that residents of the Okun Ajah area protested against a proposed diversion of the highway route Read More

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21 h. ago Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja

Following the death of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, on Saturday, the Enugu State Government has opened condolence registers in his honour in Enugu, Lagos, and Abuja. The registers, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, on Monday, were opened as a mark of […] The post Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Agbakoba proposes N500tn budget for 2027, demands sweeping reforms

Legal luminary and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has proposed a N500 trillion national budget for 2027, asserting that such an ambitious fiscal goal is achievable only if “Nigeria undergoes deep-rooted political and economic reforms.” Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Agbakoba acknowledged that the proposed Read More

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22 h. ago Agbakoba proposes N500trn budget for 2027, demands sweeping reforms

Legal luminary and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has proposed a N500 trillion national budget for 2027, asserting that such an ambitious fiscal goal is achievable only if “Nigeria undergoes deep-rooted political and economic reforms.” Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Agbakoba acknowledged that the proposed Read More

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23 h. ago Jigawa: “No Need To Challenge Governor Namadi In 2027” – Senator Madori

Senator Abdulhamid Malam Madori has publicly endorsed Governor Umar Namadi for a second term re-election for Jigawa state, applauding the governor’s performance in his first tenure and declaring his full support for his re-election bid in Jigawa for 2027. Speaking on the political direction of Jigawa State on Monday ahead of the next gubernatorial election, […] The post Jigawa: “No Need To Challenge Governor Namadi In 2027” – Senator Madori appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Irrigation: Tinubu urges African leaders to embrace innovative strategies

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged African countries to embrace innovative strategies to tackle the continent’s irrigation and water management crisis. Tinubu made this call while declaring open the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage, currently holding in Abuja. The president who was represented by the Secretary to the […] The post Irrigation: Tinubu urges African leaders to embrace innovative strategies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Chief Magistrate Protests Rivers Emergency Rule, Resigns From Judicial Service

A Chief Magistrate in the Rivers State Judiciary, Ejike King George, has voluntarily resigned from service, citing unease with the recent appointment of what he described as a “quasi-military administration” to oversee the affairs of the state. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18, 2025 declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended […]

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26 h. ago Enugu set to host NBA at the newly opened international conference centre

Enugu State government is very ready to host lawyers to their 2025 annual conference, which the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) read more Enugu set to host NBA at the newly opened international conference centre

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27 h. ago Adesina recounts journey to AfDB presidency, credits Jonathan, Buhari, others

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), shared his path to becoming the bank’s first Nigerian president at the 14th convocation lecture of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on April 12. Speaking on “Advancing Africa’s Positioning within Global Development and Geopolitical Dynamics”, Adesina detailed the pivotal […] The post Adesina recounts journey to AfDB presidency, credits Jonathan, Buhari, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Zamfara governor claims he inherited only N4m amidst huge liabilities

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has opened up about the challenges and progress his administration has faced since he assumed office. In an interview with Arise TV on Monday, Lawal stated that when he took over office from the ex- governor Bello Matawalle, Zamfara was a “mess in every aspect” with widespread insecurity, Read More

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30 h. ago ‘Our Efforts To Boost Oyo’s Economy Through Tourism Paying Off’

Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the state is committed to expanding its economy through tourism, noting that tourism remains a key cornerstone in the administration’s economic strategy. This was as the governor maintained that the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, would receive a wide-bodied aircraft before the end of the year, […]

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30 h. ago Kebbi Holds Strategic Budget Training To Enhance Planning, Accountability

Towards improving the quality and effectiveness of its budgetary processes, the Kebbi State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has organised a high-level 3-day training workshop, aimed at strengthening capacity among key government officials. Declaring the workshop open at Dankani Hotel, Sokoto, the state commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Abba Kalgo, tasked participants […]

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31 h. ago Hundreds facing witchcraft accusations in Ghana need protection – Amnesty

Hundreds of people suspected of witchcraft in Ghana, especially older women, face rampant human rights abuses including murder, Amnesty International said Monday, asking the government to criminalise accusations and ritual attacks. In 2023, the Ghanaian parliament passed a bill making it a criminal offence to declare, accuse, name, or label someone as a witch but Read More

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33 h. ago I didn’t attack Seyi Tinubu with my song – Eedris Abdulkareem

By Seyi Babalola Eedris Abdulkareem, a Nigerian artist and rapper, has stated that he did not attack Seyi Tinubu with his new song, “Tell Your Papa.” He claimed he was merely responding to the president’s son’s declaration that his father, Bola Tinubu, is Nigeria’s best-ever president. Abdulkareem revealed this on Channels Television’s ‘Rubbin’ Minds’ broadcast […] The post I didn’t attack Seyi Tinubu with my song – Eedris Abdulkareem appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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