69 m. ago ‘Abia Govt’s Planned Export Promotion Hub At Advanced Stage’

Abia State government’s plans to establish an export promotion hub in the state to increase its participation in international trade has reached an advanced stage. The special adviser to the governor on Trade, Commerce and Industry, Nwaka Inem stated this, yesterday, while speaking to LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, the state capital. Nwaka had attended the inauguration, […]

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4 h. ago Chief Kefas Condemned Plateau Killings, Urges Vigilance, Empowerment

Prominent businessman and community leader Chief Kefas Wungak Ropshik has condemned the recent killings in Plateau State, labelling the situation as “heartbreaking and intolerable.” He expressed grave concern over the escalating insecurity and urged federal and state governments to take immediate and decisive action to restore peace. In a statement to the press yesterday, Chief […]

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5 h. ago NASENI’s NEDDI: Leading Nigeria’s Advancement In Engineering Innovation And Capital Goods Development

In an era characterized by rapid technological progress and industrial transformation, Nigeria is boldly forging ahead towards self-reliance and global competitiveness. At the forefront of this paradigm shift is the Nigerian Engineering Design Development Institute (NEDDI), one of the 12 divisions of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), entrusted with the task […]

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5 h. ago NEMA Partners NSCDC, Trains Officials On Emergency Flood Rescue

Following the alert issued about flooding in Imo State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has trained officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on how to respond to emergencies caused by floods. NEMA Operation head for Imo and Abia states, Nnamdi Igwe, disclosed the training in Owerri last week. He said […]

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6 h. ago Wike: Reforms’ll end land speculation, accelerate development in FCT

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has defended the sweeping land reforms in the nation’s capital, emphasising that it would curb speculation and accelerating development. Speaking after inspecting infrastructure projects yesterday, Wike explained that the reforms would discourage speculative landholding by mandating timely development and payments to ensure efficient land use. […] The post Wike: Reforms’ll end land speculation, accelerate development in FCT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago We’ll petition NFF over dad’s unpaid wages – Christian Chukwu’s son

First son of late Green Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu, Christian Chukwu Jr, shares the life and times of his father, in this interview with RAPHAEL EDE. He also speaks on the 1980 AFCON-winning captain’s life at home, away from his celebrity status, his alleged unpaid salary by the NFF and more Can you Read More

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7 h. ago Chief Magistrate who ‘retired’ over state of emergency was sacked –Govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A new twist has emerged in the breaking story of a Chief Magistrate in the Rivers State Judiciary, Ejike King George, who claimed he voluntarily retired in protest of the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The letter  of his voluntary retirement went viral on  Monday, April […] The post Chief Magistrate who ‘retired’ over state of emergency was sacked –Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago I’m ready to lead Anambra, not afraid of APGA, PDP – AAC gov candidate Ifemeludike

Nollywood actress and governorship candidate of the African Action Congress in the November 8, 2025 governorship poll, Miss Chioma Ifemeludike, in this interview with IKENNA OBIANERI, speaks about her emergence as the AAC candidate and her ambition to govern Anambra and other issues concerning governance of the state What were you doing before now and Read More

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8 h. ago Emergency rule: Rivers judicial commission disputes magistrate’s resignation

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission has refuted claims by a retired Chief Magistrate, Ejike George, who alleged he resigned in protest over the appointment of what he described as a “quasi-military administration” to govern Rivers State. Contrary to George’s widely circulated statement, the JSC said he was compulsorily retired on disciplinary grounds long before Read More

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10 h. ago AEW 2025 Launched As $43bn Energy Spending Forecasted For Africa

As momentum builds across the Africa continent’s oil, gas, power, and renewable sectors, total capital expenditure in oil and gas alone is projected to reach $43 billion in 2025, with a long-term outlook of $54 billion by 2030. This is even as the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference has officially launched […]

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11 h. ago Treat abuse as serious criminal offence, not private family matter – Stakeholders urge security agencies

By John Ogunsemore Security agencies in the country have been charged to treat issues of domestic abuse as serious criminal offences rather than private family matters. This was part of resolutions and recommendations made at Nigeria’s first Men-Only Townhall Meeting held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Tuesday. A copy of the communique released […] The post Treat abuse as serious criminal offence, not private family matter – Stakeholders urge security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Wike defends FCT land reforms, insists it will end land speculation, speed development

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended recent land reforms, stating they aim to curb land speculation and speed up development in the FCT. Speaking after inspecting infrastructure projects in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike, through a statement by Director of Press Anthony Ogunleye, explained that the […] The post Wike defends FCT land reforms, insists it will end land speculation, speed development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Okpebholo warns against mercenaries destabilising country ahead of 2027 polls

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned against the importation of mercenaries to destabilise Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a visit from Comrade Godiya Adams Bogoro, President of the Northern Youth Association of Nigeria (NYAN), and 10 other Northern youth leaders, Okpebholo urged Nigerians to unite against […] The post Okpebholo warns against mercenaries destabilising country ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tackling insecurity in Anambra achievable – LP governorship candidate

The Labour Party (LP) candidate for the forthcoming Anambra governorship election, Dr George Muoghalu, has said that tackling the challenges read more Tackling insecurity in Anambra achievable – LP governorship candidate

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15 h. ago ‘You were compulsorily retired,’ JSC debunks magistrate’s claim of quiting over emergency rule

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission has faulted a retired Chief Magistrate, Ejike George, who claimed he resigned in protest over the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The JSC said that, contrary to his claim, George was compulsorily retired as a punitive measure. Recall that George had in a letter that Read More

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15 h. ago NSCDC Arrests Man For Allegedly Sodomising 2 Teenage Boys In Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State has arrested a 45-year-old vehicle spare parts dealer, Ganiyu Kehinde, for allegedly engaging in acts of homosexuality. The NSCDC said the suspect was arrested for allegedly defiling two teenage boys in lpata-Oloje area of Ilorin, the state capital. The spokesman of the NSCDC in […]

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15 h. ago ICAN, NGX: Enhanced reporting, transparency key to Nigeria’s investor appeal

From Chukwuma Umeorah The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) have emphasised that transparent corporate reporting is vital for attracting both local and foreign investors to Nigeria’s capital market. This was highlighted at the second ICAN-NGX Corporate Reporting Award in Lagos on Tuesday, which honoured listed companies excelling […] The post ICAN, NGX: Enhanced reporting, transparency key to Nigeria’s investor appeal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Trump’s Tariff Policies Threaten Nigeria’s Oil Revenue — NMDPRA

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has raised the alarm over the potential threat posed to Nigeria’s oil revenue by renewed protectionist policies rolled out by United State President Donald Trump. NMDPRA’s Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, who addressed journalists at the State House on Tuesday, said Trump’s aggressive tariff regime targeting […]

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16 h. ago Chief Magistrate who claimed retirement over state of emergency was sacked – Rivers Govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A twist has emerged in the story of Chief Magistrate Ejike King George, who claimed he voluntarily retired from the Rivers State Judiciary to protest the state of emergency in Rivers State. His letter announcing voluntary retirement spread widely on Monday, April 14. However, the Rivers State Judicial Service Commission […] The post Chief Magistrate who claimed retirement over state of emergency was sacked – Rivers Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. 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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