2 h. ago 2027: North population’ll determine winner of presidential election –ACF

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Rising from a meeting in Kaduna yesterday, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) categorically took a critical look at the 2027 presidential election, concluding that North has the population, land mass and one voice to decide who wins the election. In his opening remarks at the […] The post 2027: North population’ll determine winner of presidential election –ACF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago CAPPA seeks urgent response to Nigeria’s waste management crisis

By Merit Ibe   The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has emphasised the need for an organized response by the  federal, state and local government authorities to Nigeria’s waste management crisis. CAPPA is worried that the fate of the  planet hangs precariously in the balance, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable practices and […] The post CAPPA seeks urgent response to Nigeria’s waste management crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Adani Care Foundation lights up Ezeagu with free medical care, food aid

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu   It was a day of joy and celebration at Amube Evuazu autonomous community in Obeleagu Umana, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as over 500 less privileged residents benefited from a free medical outreach and food support initiative organized by the Adani Care Foundation. The event, which was held […] The post Adani Care Foundation lights up Ezeagu with free medical care, food aid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Wike’s aide Olayinka slams Dele Momodu as Atiku’s paid ally amid PDP crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faced heightened internal strife on Wednesday, April 30, as Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, launched a fierce attack on PDP chieftain and Ovation Magazine publisher Dele Momodu. In a statement, Olayinka accused Momodu […] The post Wike’s aide Olayinka slams Dele Momodu as Atiku’s paid ally amid PDP crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Federal Gov’t Presents Licence To Isaac Balami Varsity Of Aeronautic As Institution Kicks Off

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially presented the approved licence for the immediate take-off of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had recently approved the university during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. The approval of the university whose licence had been […]

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12 h. ago Arewa youths to Tinubu: Ignore call for emergency rule in Zamfara

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Northern Democratic Movement (NDM), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to ignore clamour for an emergency rule in Zamfara State. Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), had called on President Tinubu to call for an emergency, as a result of insecurity. But NDM Convener, Ibrahim Sule Sarki, in a statement yesterday, […] The post Arewa youths to Tinubu: Ignore call for emergency rule in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Abuja Lawyers Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers, Seek Donald Trump’s Intervention

Some human rights lawyers, under the aegis of Lawyers in Defence of Democracy, stormed major streets of Abuja to protest against ‘Emergency Rule’ in Rivers State. The legal portioners were spotted on Wednesday, calling on the United States and international community to pressure President Bola Tinubu over his decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara and […] The post Abuja Lawyers Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers, Seek Donald Trump’s Intervention appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago 2027: North population will determine winner of presidential election – ACF

…Says no opponent can subdue the region during election From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Rising from a meeting in Kaduna on Wednesday, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) categorically took a critical look at the 2027 presidential election, concluding that North has the population, land mass, and one voice to decide […] The post 2027: North population will determine winner of presidential election – ACF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago PSN Lagos condemns NMA’s ultimatum over consultant pharmacist cadre

By Doris Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Lagos State Branch, has strongly condemned recent declarations by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), labeling their communique as aggressive, hostile, and a threat to professional equity in the Nigerian healthcare system. This development follows a position paper by NMA Lagos expressing […] The post PSN Lagos condemns NMA’s ultimatum over consultant pharmacist cadre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Japa: Federal Gov’t Launches N110bn Fund To Upgrade Medical Schools

In a move to address the escalating exodus of Nigerian healthcare professionals popularly dubbed the “japa” wave, the Federal Government has launched a N110 billion intervention fund aimed at revitalising medical education infrastructure across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Ministerial Monitoring Committee on TETFund High Impact Intervention Projects in Abuja, […]

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19 h. ago Gov Eno At 61: Foundation Doles Out Scholarship To 10 Medical Students

In a grand gesture marking Governor Umo Eno’s 61st birthday, the Apostle Elijah Jack Foundation (AEJF) has launched an educational support initiative, awarding scholarships to no fewer than 10  outstanding medical students from Onna local government area of Akwa Ibom State. The event, which featured a series of tributes in reference to the governor’s contributions […]

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20 h. ago Kwara Govt Laments Shortage Of Doctors, Blames Japa Syndrome

Kwara state government has expressed concern over shortage of medical doctors, saying that few health workers are attending to thousands of patients across government hospitals in the state. Speaking during a press briefing in Ilorin, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, said that the board could not find doctors to […] The post Kwara Govt Laments Shortage Of Doctors, Blames Japa Syndrome appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago NUPRC Seek Fair Pricing From Oil Producers To Meet Domestic Supply Obligations

Commission chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, has called on crude oil producers in Nigeria to ensure fair pricing practices to fulfil domestic crude oil supply obligations. Komolafe made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the managing director of TotalEnergies, Mattieu Bouyer, to the Commission’s headquarters, in Abuja. […]

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22 h. ago Niger Partners Russian Varsity For Multibillion Naira Mining Investment

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has embarked on a strategic visit to St. Petersburg Mining University in Russia in a bid to establish a multibillion naira mining sector investment in the state. LEADERSHIP reports that the state has been a thriving place for illegal miners, including foreign mercenaries and youths who engaged in drugs. […]

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22 h. ago 18 varsities get N110bn to improve medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing studies

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N110 billion to 18 universities for the expansion of the medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing studies with a view to improving healthcare manpower production. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the disbursement in Abuja, yesterday, while inaugurating the ministerial committee on TETFund […] The post 18 varsities get N110bn to improve medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing studies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Governor Namadi Transforming Jigawa Into A Health Tourism Hub

“Our main goal is to expand access to basic healthcare services for every Jigawa citizen and ensure no one dies due to unaffordable medical bills. To achieve this, we will collaborate with reliable partners within and outside the state,’ said Governor Malam Umar Namadi. From his inaugural speech, Governor Namadi declared his commitment to revitalising […]

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26 h. ago Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja A group of foreign investors has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling for urgent intervention in the alleged destruction of their investments of over $250 million in the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. The letter, dated April 23, 2025, was  signed by President of the investment group Dr. Olubokun-Basoru,  […] The post Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Leadership and followership in crisis: What Nigeria can learn from the animal kingdom

In the wild, leadership is not just about dominance – it is about how societies are held together, broken apart, read more Leadership and followership in crisis: What Nigeria can learn from the animal kingdom

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28 h. ago Shattered trust: How management missteps tainted insurance reputation in Nigeria

By Henry Uche mercy4henryuc@gmail.com       The constant question on the lips of the Nigeria’s business community is; why is insurance penetration in Nigeria stagnated at one per cent? The answer is not far-fetched. According to experts, years of policyholder neglect, unpaid claims and regulatory lapses have left the industry grappling with a crisis of […] The post Shattered trust: How management missteps tainted insurance reputation in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Japa syndrome: Kwara laments acute shortage of health workers

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Kwara State government has expressed alarm over its struggle to retain medical doctors amid the ongoing ‘Japa’ syndrome, the mass emigration of professionals draining Nigeria’s health sector. Speaking at a two-day inter-ministerial briefing in Ilorin on Tuesday, Dr Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, revealed […] The post Japa syndrome: Kwara laments acute shortage of health workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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