1 hour ago Red Cross distributes dignity kits to over 100 PWDs, pregnant, breastfeeding mothers in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi     The Red Cross Society has distributed dignity kits to 110 People With Disabilities (PWDs) in Benue State.   The Director, Protection, Gender, Inclusion and Education at the Red Cross National Headquarters Abuja, Fatima Nasir, who spoke during the distribution in Makurdi on Monday, said pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers […] The post Red Cross distributes dignity kits to over 100 PWDs, pregnant, breastfeeding mothers in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Stop Romanticising National Issues, VP Shettima Cautions Media

Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has cautioned the media against the growing trend of romanticising serious national issues, describing it as a dangerous deviation from the press’ constitutional role of upholding truth and accountability. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Modibbo Umar, at the 17th LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards held at the […]

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2 h. ago Pascal Dozie: 10 things to know about Diamond Bank’s founder

The founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, has passed away at the age of 85. The Dozie family confirmed his death in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to his son, Uzoma Dozie, who spoke on behalf of the family, the renowned business tycoon died Read More

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4 h. ago FG Opts For Budget Adjustment To Cushion Effect Of US Tariff Hike

The federal government has said it is considering an adjustment to its N54.99 trillion national budget as part of measures to respond to potential shocks of the United States global trade tariff hike. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun gave the notice on Monday at a corporate governance forum organised […]

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4 h. ago David Mark set standard for presiding over N’Assembly – Saraki

By John Ogunsemore Former Senate President Bukola Saraki said his predecessor, Senator David Mark, set a timeless standard of how the nation’s legislature should be led. Saraki said this in a message to commemorate Mark’s birthday. Born on April 8, 1948 in Otukpo, Benue State, Mark clocked 77 years today. Mark, who retired from the […] The post David Mark set standard for presiding over N’Assembly – Saraki appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago At LEADERSHIP Conference Today: Stakeholders Brainstorm On Nigeria’s Fiscal Federalism

Vice President Kashim Shettima will today lead other eminent personalities and key stakeholders in the Nigerian nation to discuss the theme of this year’s LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards 2024, “The Challenges and Opportunities in Nigeria’s Fiscal Federalism.” The much-awaited one-of-a-kind award, held annually by LEADERSHIP Group, Nigeria’s most influential newspaper, takes place at the Old […]

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5 h. ago Dalori Donates N10m, Palliatives To Borno IDP Camp Fire Victims

The Deputy National Chairman North, All Progressives Congress ( APC  ), Hon Ali Bukar Dalori, has donated N10 million naira and relief items to the internally displaced persons ( IDPs  ) devastated by the fire outbreak in the Wanori and Nguluri communities of Konduga local government area of Borno state. LEADERSHIP reports that the fire […]

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5 h. ago Champions League: Emirates agog as Arsenal clash with Real Madrid

Arsenal will welcome Real Madrid to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League read more Champions League: Emirates agog as Arsenal clash with Real Madrid

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5 h. ago UPDATED: Founder of defunct Diamond bank, Pascal Dozie, dies at 85

The founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and a former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie, is dead. According to a statement issued by the family on Tuesday, the business tycoon died in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 85. The statement from his son, Uzoma Dozie, who represents the family, Read More

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7 h. ago Developer Challenges Works Minister To Produce Authorization for Diverting Coastal Road

Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes, Engr. Mrs. Stella Okengwu, has challenged the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to present his legal authorization from the President, the Governor of Lagos State, the National Assembly, or the Lagos State House of Assembly enabling him to divert from the 2006 Coastal Road alignment onto Winhomes property at Okun […]

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7 h. ago Tragedy as four gospel ministers, including “Kekere Jesu” die in Ogun accident

By Seyi Babalola Four prominent gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, also known as Kekere Jesu, Evangelist Iyanu Joseph, Opeyemi Adesina, and Monjolajesu Oluwapamilerin, have been confirmed Dead following an accident on the Ikorodu-Sagamu Road in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps, or FRSC, verified the terrible incident in a statement made by Florence […] The post Tragedy as four gospel ministers, including “Kekere Jesu” die in Ogun accident appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago PICTORIAL: ‘I kept my promise,’ chess master Onakoya celebrates adopted son’s US big win

Nigeria’s chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, has shared an emotional story of two brothers he adopted after their mother died and how one of them has now become a chess champion in the United States. Onakoya, known for using chess to empower underprivileged children, said he met the boys, Jamiu and Ayomide, in 2018 when they Read More

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8 h. ago Tolulope Longe to chair 2025 bullion lecture on Nigeria’s $1

Tolulope Longe, the national president of Women in Energy, Oil and Gas (WEOG) has been announced as the chairperson for read more Tolulope Longe to chair 2025 bullion lecture on Nigeria’s $1-trillion energy vision

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8 h. ago 5 things to look out for when installing solar panels in Nigeria

By John Ogunsemore Solar energy is fast becoming a game-changer in Nigeria as more homes and businesses are switching to or installing complementary solar energy solutions due to many factors, including unreliable power supply from the national grid, rising fuel costs making generators unattractive, environmental friendliness and the need for energy independence. However, before you […] The post 5 things to look out for when installing solar panels in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago South Korea’s democracy responded to the crisis, and what Nigeria should learn

Imagine, as a citizen, having the power to change the course of your nation—not because you were induced or coerced, read more South Korea’s democracy responded to the crisis, and what Nigeria should learn

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10 h. ago Youth Minister Pushes For Social Reform, Internship Scheme For Corps Members

The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has called for far-reaching reforms aimed at equipping National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with relevant skills and opportunities that align with the demands of the contemporary job market. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 NYSC Annual Management Conference in Abuja, Olawande emphasised the importance of […]

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13 h. ago Your foreign trips costly quest with little returns, CUPP tells Tinubu

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop his incessant foreign trips and focus on fixing domestic realities that would revitalise Nigeria’s struggling economy, which has been repelling investors. CUPP, in a statement by its National Secretary, Peter Ameh, lamented that since assumption of […] The post Your foreign trips costly quest with little returns, CUPP tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: IYC scribe slams Lokpobiri over comments, alleges compromise

By Sunday Ani The Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Maobuye Nangi Obu, has criticised the council’s president, Jonathan Lokpobiri, for allegedly blaming the Ijaw people for the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Obu described Lokpobiri’s remarks as hypocritical and a betrayal of the Ijaw nation, accusing him of […] The post Rivers emergency rule: IYC scribe slams Lokpobiri over comments, alleges compromise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Health insurance: NHIA mandates HMO to issue authorisation codes in 1hr

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has decried rising cases of complaints by enrollees of the national health insurance services, who face some delays in obtaining authorisation codes from the Health Management Organisations (HMOs), which allow access to medical care. NHIA said the unfriendly experience had further affected the trust and confidence […] The post Health insurance: NHIA mandates HMO to issue authorisation codes in 1hr appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nigeria’s vaccine financing more vulnerable than ever – VNDC

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has been urged to direct the Ministry of Budget and National Planning to establish a predictable, efficient and sustainable immunisation financing framework for the country. It was stated that vaccine funds are part of the service-wide vote, thus making disbursement uncertain, and that immunisation is not just a […] The post Nigeria’s vaccine financing more vulnerable than ever – VNDC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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