2 h. ago HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A recent virtual validation meeting convened by HEIR Women Hub (HWH) exposed critical gaps in Nigeria’s fight against workplace sexual harassment, with research revealing widespread policy non-compliance and systemic failures in enforcement. Supported by the African Women Development Fund (AWDF) under the KASA! Initiative, the meeting united gender advocates, policymakers, and […] The post HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FG warns Nigerians against growing threat of cyber slavery in West Africa

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government, has warned Nigerians against the growing threat of cyber slavery within the West African sub-region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued in Abuja by its Acting Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, noted with grave concern the alarming rise of cyber slavery across parts of West Africa, […] The post FG warns Nigerians against growing threat of cyber slavery in West Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago CIS says unregistered investment in capital market is ponzi scheme

Oluropo Dada, the 13th president and chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has described any unregistered investment in read more CIS says unregistered investment in capital market is ponzi scheme

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5 h. ago Soludo committed to workers welfare in Anambra – Ezenwaka, State Civil Service Commission boss

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chairman, Anambra State Civil Service Commission, Anambra State, Tony Ezenwaka has stated that the Prof Chukwuma Soludo led administration in Anambra State is committed to workers welfare. Ezenwaka spoke when the Anambra State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress,NLC, Comrade Humphrey Emeka Nwafor paid him a solidarity visit. Ezenwaka, a union […] The post Soludo committed to workers welfare in Anambra – Ezenwaka, State Civil Service Commission boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ranching, strengthening of LG, traditional institutions will end crises in Plateau, Kaduna – Stakeholders

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Stakeholders in the peace process in Plateau and Kaduna states have said that creation of grazing reserves and strengthening of traditional institutions and local government administration will help to eliminate rancour between farmers and herders They also advocated trust and confidence-building, including gender inclusiveness, as measures to curb constant clashes in […] The post Ranching, strengthening of LG, traditional institutions will end crises in Plateau, Kaduna – Stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Senator Adeola awards scholarships, bursaries to 3,881 students in Ogun

…distributes laptops to 700 secondary pupils, mulls establishment of special ICT Centre Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, on Sunday, gave scholarship and bursary awards to 3,881 students of tertiary institutions across the state. The senator, otherwise known as Yayi, also distributed laptop computers to 700 secondary […] The post Senator Adeola awards scholarships, bursaries to 3,881 students in Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. 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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6 h. ago NAF’s first serving AVM promoted to professor, reaffirms R&D commitment

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Governing Council of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) has appointed Air Vice Marshal (AVM) OC Ubadike as Professor of Aerospace Engineering, marking him as the first serving Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officer to achieve this rank. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame described […] The post NAF’s first serving AVM promoted to professor, reaffirms R&D commitment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago FG appoints new Director of Administration for David Umahi Teaching Hospital

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Federal Government has appointed Mrs Edith Anih as the Acting Director of Administration for David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) in Uburu, Ebonyi State. The hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Agwu Nwogo, announced the appointment in a statement on April 27. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare approved […] The post FG appoints new Director of Administration for David Umahi Teaching Hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Catholic bishop lambasts Kogi government over decay in public schools

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese, Bishop Anthony Ademu Adaji, has criticised the Kogi State government for the deterioration of public primary and secondary schools, where students sit on bare floors to learn and write exams despite substantial monthly allocations. Speaking at a Chrism Mass at Saint Boniface Cathedral, Idah, to […] The post Catholic bishop lambasts Kogi government over decay in public schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago National Theatre, Theatre503 UK to host scriptwriting masterclass for storytellers

The National Theatre Nigeria, the country’s apex cultural institution, in collaboration with Theatre503 UK, a leading United Kingdom theatre company, read more National Theatre, Theatre503 UK to host scriptwriting masterclass for storytellers

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9 h. ago NGO Rejects Conditions For Restoring Seluwa’s EKSUTH Studentship

A non-government organisation, Workers’ Rights Campaign (WRC), has expressed disappointment over the harsh conditions given for the reinstatement of a nurse, Seluwa Oluwaseun Vincent, by the management of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH). WRC national coordinator, Comrade Lai Brown and the national secretary, Comrade Kelvin Ayemhenre, who made this known to LEADERSHIP Sunday after […]

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14 h. ago Lagos Taskforce Nabs 52 Suspects During Nighttime Island Clean

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has apprehended 52 individuals during a late-night clean-up operation focused on clearing Lagos Island of criminal elements. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, confirmed this in a statement issued on Saturday via X. Wahab stated that the taskforce began its enforcement operation around 12:35 a.m. […] The post Lagos Taskforce Nabs 52 Suspects During Nighttime Island Clean-Up appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Wike Orders Crackdown On Illegal Hospitals After Pregnant Woman’s Death In Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a sweeping crackdown on unlicensed hospitals and unqualified medical workers operating within Abuja. The directive followed the death of a 35-year-old pregnant woman, Chekwube Chinagorom, during a failed caesarean section at Afolmi Hospital, a private clinic in Durumi that was later confirmed to […] The post Wike Orders Crackdown On Illegal Hospitals After Pregnant Woman’s Death In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Fiction in broad daylight as Favour Oluwaseyi’s father cries to Minister of Interior for intervention over kidnap

…Father says kidnappers of his 12-year-old daughter have been traced to kingpin allegedly operating from Enugu Correctional Centre Preamble: The read more Fiction in broad daylight as Favour Oluwaseyi’s father cries to Minister of Interior for intervention over kidnap

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15 h. ago Nigeria Has Exited Turbulent Economic Period – Cardoso, Edun

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the minister of Finance and Coordinating minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, have declared that Nigeria has exited its most turbulent economic period and is now firmly on the path to growth and stability. Speaking on Friday night at a joint press conference at […]

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15 h. ago Nigeria, Morocco Creates Joint Venture Firm To Manage $25bn Gas Pipeline

Nigeria and Morocco have agreed to unveil a joint venture to manage a long-planned $25 billion pipeline which will ship gas to Europe, a Moroccan minister has said. Morocco’s minister of energy transition and sustainable development, Leila Benali, told Morocco’s parliament that a floating gas storage terminal would also be installed at Nador on the […]

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17 h. ago Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims

From Okwe Obi, Abuja    Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has boasted that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has exceeded the expectations of Nigeria in the area of food security.  Kyari stated this when he hosted board chairmen of the research institutes and colleges of agriculture, yesterday in Abuja.  He said: “We […] The post Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Food Security: Minister Charges Institutes To Breed Improved Seeds

Minister of agriculture and food security, Abubakar Kyari, has charged the leadership of agricultural research institutes and colleges to refocus their efforts on developing improved seed varieties that can bolster national food security amidst growing climate challenges. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with the new chairmen and chief executive officers of agencies and institutions under […]

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20 h. ago Insecurity: Nigerians should appreciate sacrifices made by soldiers –Toyin, General Adisa’s daughter

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Toyin Belawu Adisa is the daughter of the late Major General AbdulKarim Adisa, former military administrator of Oyo and Imo states, who also served as Minister for Works and Housing. In this interview, she talks about her childhood, life without her father, his unfulfilled dreams and most especially, her grandmother’s foundation […] The post Insecurity: Nigerians should appreciate sacrifices made by soldiers –Toyin, General Adisa’s daughter appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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