90 m. ago Agriculture: Ebonyi PDP Chieftain empowers Community with N150m

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The 2023 Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi State, Chief Chukwuma Odii has empowered Isuachara community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State with One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (150,000,000.00) to boost food production. Odii announced the empowerment in the community during Grand Reception in his […] The post Agriculture: Ebonyi PDP Chieftain empowers Community with N150m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised to improve learning facilities, recruit more qualified teachers, provide good infrastructure, a conducive learning atmosphere, and secure school environments across the State. He made the pledge when he inspected ongoing renovation of some schools in Edo Central, which were hitherto in very bad […] The post Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Akwa Ibom pledges more attention to family planning services to boost maternal health

The Akwa Ibom State government has pledged to give more attention to family planning services in an effort to boost read more Akwa Ibom pledges more attention to family planning services to boost maternal health

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2 h. ago Emem Alban: Agronomist cultivating hope and tackling hunger in rural Nigeria

Visionary entrepreneur and accomplished agronomist Emem Alban, the chief executive officer of Emani Farms Giant Limited, channels her deep commitment read more Emem Alban: Agronomist cultivating hope and tackling hunger in rural Nigeria

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3 h. ago Plateau: Bandits have taken over grazing reserve, forests – Mutfwang

Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang revealed that the state’s grazing reserve and forests have been taken over by marauding bandits amid the incessant killings. Mutfwang’s disclosure comes after Plateau residents protested the continued killings by gunmen on Monday. Engaging stakeholders in a meeting held at the Government House in Jos, the governor urged those present to […] The post Plateau: Bandits have taken over grazing reserve, forests – Mutfwang appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Gov Oborevwori’s aide dies, husband in police protective custody

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, Shimite Love Bello, has been reported dead. Bello, popularly known as ‘Madam Sabificate’, was alleged to have died on Monday after a domestic violence which erupted at her residence in Asaba, the state capital. She was said to have […] The post Gov Oborevwori’s aide dies, husband in police protective custody appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Police Confirm Death Of Delta Gov’s Aide Shimite Bello, Detain Husband

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of Chief Love Shimite Bello, the Special Adviser to Delta State governor on Trade and Export. The Command, however, denied that it arrested the husband of the deceased, whom it said that was only placed in protective custody over concerns for his safety as the family […]

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8 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Traffickers, Recover Baby In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in their intensified surveillance during the ongoing Easter season, busted a syndicate specialising in trafficking new babies and trading them off for cash. LEADERSHIP gathered that the criminal gang bought most of the children at baby factories from willing young girls who claimed they could not support […]

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13 h. ago 2027: Former Chief Of Defence Staff Leads Isoko Nation To Back Tinubu, Oborevwori

The Isoko nation has pledged its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The endorsement was made during the “Isoko Meet Interactive Session,” held weekend at the Uzere country home of retired Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Alexander Ogomudia, where they vowed to deliver at least 70,000 […]

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13 h. ago Soso Soberekon Pledges N20m Prize For Portable, Speed Darlington Rematch

Nigerian music executive and talent manager, Soso Soberekon, has pledged a N20 million reward for the winner of a rematch between controversial singer Speed Darlington and street-hop artist Portable. This follows the dramatic celebrity boxing match tagged Chaos in the Rings, where Portable emerged victorious over Speed Darlington on Friday night. Shortly after the bout, […] The post Soso Soberekon Pledges N20m Prize For Portable, Speed Darlington Rematch appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Okpebholo, Imansuen Harp On Lessons Of Easter, Felicitate Edo People

The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to good governance and the well-being of the Edo people as he preaches peace, love, and unity among the citizens. Okpebholo, while felicitating with Edo people in his Easter Sunday message, made available to newsmen by his chief press secretary, Fred Ituah, called […]

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16 h. ago Insecurity: Nigeria reaching breaking point, gradually becoming national morgue –Bishop Kukah

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has raised concerns about the state of affairs in Nigeria, particularly the activities of bandits and other armed non-state actors that have exacerbated insecurity challenges in Nigeria. Bishop Kukah, in an Easter message, tilted: ‘Mr. President, please bring us down from […] The post Insecurity: Nigeria reaching breaking point, gradually becoming national morgue –Bishop Kukah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Kogi Elders Urge Governor To Resolve Mopa Chieftaincy Dispute

The Concerned Mopa Senior Citizens (CMSC) has appealed to Kogi State governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, for intervention in the ongoing chieftaincy dispute over the Elulu of Mopa stool in Mopamuro local government. During a press conference in Abuja, CMSC board member and Oojusasu of Mopaland, Chief Reuben Famodile, alongside High Chief Michael Ajayi, called on […]

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21 h. ago President Federation Cup: NFF clears air on Bayelsa Utd protest against Nasarawa Utd

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked insinuations that it is unjustly protecting Nasarawa United in a petition filed by Bayelsa United over the two teams’ Round of 16 clash in the 2025 President Federation Cup competition. The encounter, which was played in Anyigba, Kogi State on Wednesday, April 16, saw the Prosperity Boys lose […] The post President Federation Cup: NFF clears air on Bayelsa Utd protest against Nasarawa Utd appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Easter: Paul Chukwuma harps on the essence of sacrifice and service

Reaffirms commitment to a reformed and secure Anambra From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the forthcoming 2025 Anambra State election, Chief Paul Chukwuma, has extended his warm felicitations to the good people of Anambra State on this year’s Easter celebration, describing the season as a sacred period of […] The post Easter: Paul Chukwuma harps on the essence of sacrifice and service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings

Former Minister of Defense, retired General Theophilus Danjuma, has called on Nigerians to take responsibility for their own safety amid insecurity challenge facing the country. Mr. Danjuma warned that the escalating unrest across Nigeria, particularly in Plateau and Benue State cannot be resolved by government efforts alone. Speaking during an Easter appreciation event in Takum […] The post “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Easter: Northern Senators preach unity, urge Nigerians to shun hate, corruption, violence

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Northern Senators Forum has called on Nigerians to reject hate speech, bigotry, corruption, banditry, and terrorism, stressing that a society grounded in tolerance and empathy is key to national peace and prosperity. In an Easter message, the chairman of the forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua, urges them to use the Easter […] The post Easter: Northern Senators preach unity, urge Nigerians to shun hate, corruption, violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Easter is Christianity’s focal point – Archbishop Aladekugbe

Byline: Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan Most Rev. Dr Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe, Archbishop of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province and Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese, has described Easter as the focal point of Christianity. In his 2025 Easter message, shared with the press on Sunday, April 20, by Diocesan Communicator Chief Olugbemiga Ayoade, the Archbishop stressed Easter’s significance. […] The post Easter is Christianity’s focal point – Archbishop Aladekugbe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Jimoh Ibrahim makes list of speakers at Cambridge Africa Business Conference

Jimoh Ibrahim, senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District and chairman/chief executive officer of Global Fleet Group has been named among read more Jimoh Ibrahim makes list of speakers at Cambridge Africa Business Conference

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32 h. ago Anim/Orlu State creation will secure Owerri, Okigwe for Uzodimma’s successor – Alagbaoso

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Chief Jerry Alagbaoso, former National Assembly member for Orlu/Orsu and Oru East, has stated that creating the proposed Anim/Orlu State will ensure Owerri or Okigwe zones produce Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s successor in 2028. Alagbaoso, founder of the Triple “O” (Owerri, Orlu, Okigwe) Initiative, responded to the recent dispute between […] The post Anim/Orlu State creation will secure Owerri, Okigwe for Uzodimma’s successor – Alagbaoso appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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