65 m. ago Federal Gov’t Signs BASA Agreement With Trinidad & Tobago For Direct Flight

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and his Republic of Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, the Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Sinanan have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago that will signal a new era of air connectivity between […]

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82 m. ago Kebbi to sponsor 70 students to Saudi Arabia for various Degree programmes

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  The Kebbi State Government has concluded arrangements to sponsor 70 students to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for conventional and religious degree programmes. The initiative is part of the ‘Kaura Capacity Building Project 2025’ under the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs. Special Adviser to […] The post Kebbi to sponsor 70 students to Saudi Arabia for various Degree programmes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago ASIF Seeks UNDP’s Collaboration To Empower NYSC Members, Others

Activate Success International Foundation (ASIF) has taken a significant step towards enhancing youth development in Nigeria through a potential partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Foundation’s Founder, Love Idoko-Uloko, disclosed this after meeting with the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and the African Assistant Administrator of UNDP, Ahunna Eziakonwa, in the company of […]

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3 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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4 h. ago Federal Gov’t, IFAD Train 600 Farmers In Budgeting, Farming Techniques In Benue

The FGN/IFAD coordinating office has disclosed that it has successfully trained over 600 farmers across five local governments in Benue State in budgeting, goal setting, saving, credit use, insurance investment, and other farming techniques. The Benue State project coordinator FNG/IFAD Value Chain Development  Programme Additional Financing ( VCDP), Dr Emmanuel Igbaukum, who disclosed this during […]

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6 h. ago Umahi vows to continue supporting Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Minister of Works, David Umahi, has vowed to continue supporting the 750km Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway. He disclosed this in Awi, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, during the  flag off of the Calabar section. “This project is beyond road construction but an investment. I take responsibility for the […] The post Umahi vows to continue supporting Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Delta gov fires back at Ned Nwoko over defection allegations

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described as laughable the claim that he is planning to dump the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress. He challenged the senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, who made the defection claim, to provide the evidence to prove the claim. Nwoko had, at the weekend, Read More

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6 h. ago Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the escalating insecurity across the country, Abia North lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has challenged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to end the scourge. As a way out of the dire situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission, called for investment of more […] The post Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Umahi threatens contract termination over slow pace of Calabar

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to SEMATECH Nigeria Limited over its delay in the construction of the Calabar-Itu Highway. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Monday in Awi, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, during the official flag-off ceremony of the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Expressing deep dissatisfaction Read More

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10 h. ago Wike announces historic achievement: FCT reaches 95% budget implementation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a remarkable display of fiscal efficiency, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has achieved a historic 95 percent implementation of its 2024 statutory budget, according to the Minister, Nyesom Wike.  According to a statement issued by the Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, the minister noted that this milestone marks a significant […] The post Wike announces historic achievement: FCT reaches 95% budget implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Umahi Vows To Defend Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway Project

Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi on Monday pledged to defend the 750km Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway Project anytime he is called upon. Umahi stated this in Calabar, the Cross River State capital at the flag-off ceremony of the Calabar Section of the Coastal Highway. “This project is beyond road construction but an investment. […]

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10 h. ago Harvard vows to defend varsity’s independence amid funding threat

Elite US university Harvard risked billions of dollars in federal funding Monday as it rejected a list of sweeping demands that the Trump administration said are intended to crack down on campus antisemitism. The call for changes to its governance, hiring practices, and admissions procedures expands on a list Harvard received on April 3, which ordered officials Read More

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10 h. ago FG seeks stronger EU security collaboration to tackle terrorism, banditry

The Nigerian Minister of Defense, Badaru Abubakar, has announced plans to strengthen defense cooperation with the European Union to combat terrorism and banditry in the country. This development was disclosed on Monday during a meeting with the Director of Peace Partnership and Crisis Management Department of the European External Action Service in Brussels, at the Read More

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11 h. ago Exclusion of CONUA from agreement renegotiation dangerous for academic system – Sunmonu

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Congress of University Academics (CONUA), has expressed concern over its exclusion from the renegotiation process on the 2009 agreement saying that the development is dangerous for academic system. In a letter dated 4th April, 2025, addressed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), it was indicated that the committee […] The post Exclusion of CONUA from agreement renegotiation dangerous for academic system – Sunmonu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the spate of escalating insecurity in the country, Abia North Lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called for urgent steps by the Government to end the ugly scourge. In light of the prevailing situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission advocated for the investment of additional […] The post Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nigeria losing estimated $2bn annually to medical tourism – Health Minister

Urges collaboration to strengthen sector   By Merit Ibe The Federal Government has said Nigeria currently loses an estimated $2 billion annually to medical tourism, which reflects the gap in confidence, access, and quality within the local system. The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammadu Ali Pate, represented by Prof Lanre Wasiu […] The post Nigeria losing estimated $2bn annually to medical tourism – Health Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a powerful message at a strategic brunch hosted by Women in Philanthropy and Impact Africa (WIPIA) in Lagos, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, emphasised the urgent need for collective action to empower Nigerian women. The event brought together private sector leaders and philanthropists to discuss public-private partnerships and the […] The post Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment launches Digital Services survey

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has launched the Digital Services Survey, a strategic effort to empower Nigerian read more Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment launches Digital Services survey

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18 h. ago Jesus hates poor people, never visited them – Pastor Ibiyeomie

By Seyi Babalola Pastor David Ibiyeomie, the founder of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has stated that Jesus Christ despised poverty and avoided entering poor people’s houses while on earth. Ibiyeomie, speaking to his congregation on Sunday in a video that later went viral on X (previously Twitter), cited biblical sources to argue […] The post Jesus hates poor people, never visited them – Pastor Ibiyeomie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Rivers Govt demands refund of N300m from NBA for shifting hosting right away from PH

…Rejects accusations of unconstitutional actions The Rivers State Government has demanded the refund of N300m said to have been given read more Rivers Govt demands refund of N300m from NBA for shifting hosting right away from PH

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