1 hour ago Abia First Lady Tasks Agric Programme Beneficiaries On Opportunities

Wife of Abia State governor, Priscilla Otti, has tasked beneficiaries of the Youth Agricultural Support Programme in the state to use the opportunity to transform their lives and their communities. Otti made the call at the training/empowerment of beneficiaries of the programme under the Renewed Hope Initiative of wife of the president, Oluremi Tinubu in […]

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2 h. ago Plateau Govt Mobilises Contractors To Inherited Abandoned Projects

Plateau State government has pledged to complete 49 abandoned projects it inherited from the administration of former Governor Simon Lalong. The commissioner for works, Hon. Joshua Ubandoma, spoke on the projects yesterday. Ubandoma disclosed this during a tour of projects in the southern and central senatorial zones of the state. He said Governor Mutfwang had […]

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6 h. ago Young entrepreneurs drive Africa’s economic transformation – Somachi Chris

The Chief Executive Officer of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, tells FAITH AJAYI about her career, entrepreneurship and other issues What inspired you to pursue a career in economics and development? Right from when I was a young child, I always felt a sense of responsibility to Nigeria, and Africa. I was always uncomfortable Read More

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7 h. ago Rise in housing costs push homeownership out of reach – Point1 Homes CEO

The Chief Executive Officer, Point1 Homes and Properties Nigeria Limited, Samuel Akeba, bares his mind on some of the challenges bedevilling the real estate industry in this interview with JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI Would you say your industry is over-regulated or under-regulated? Nigeria’s real estate industry is plagued not by a lack of regulations but by weak Read More

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8 h. ago Good Governance Award: Gov Diri dedicates honour to Bayelsans

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday night was among recipients of the coveted Vanguard Newspapers Personality of the Year Awards held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Daniel Alabrah, Diri was honoured with the Good Governance Award at the […] The post Good Governance Award: Gov Diri dedicates honour to Bayelsans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Obasanjo commissions 46.3 kilometre highway in Abia, eulogises Otti

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commissioned the 46.36 kilometre Umuahia, Uzuakoli, Akara, Alayi-Abiriba Highway, describing Governor Alex Otti as a performer and an exemplary leader who has impacted the lives of his people positively. Chief Obasanjo, recalling how terrible the road was, especially the last time he visited Abiriba, described Governor […] The post Obasanjo commissions 46.3 kilometre highway in Abia, eulogises Otti appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Leaders, key players killing PDP – Dan Orbih, national vice chairman, South

…Says Obaseki bruised, battered party in Edo   From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (South-south), Chief Dan Osi Orbih, has said that the selective application of the constitutional provisions of the PDP, as it affects membership positions and everything concerning the party, is the root […] The post Leaders, key players killing PDP – Dan Orbih, national vice chairman, South-south appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Enugu Chamber Urges CBN To Implement Sustainable Policies For Local Businesses

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take more decisive actions to support the survival of indigenous businesses. Chief Odeiga Jideonwo, ECCIMA’s President, made this call during the CBN Special Day at the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair on Saturday. Jideonwo acknowledged the […] The post Enugu Chamber Urges CBN To Implement Sustainable Policies For Local Businesses appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago I’ll prioritise restoration of democratic institutions in Rivers — Ibas

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) has restated his determination to uphold the law and ensure that all Rivers people, irrespective of their political inclination, have a voice in the future of the state. He also urged the youth of the state to be actively involved in the processes and Read More

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11 h. ago Enugu chamber urges CBN to save indigenous businesses from collapse

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to intensify efforts to save indigenous businesses and industrial sector from total collapse. The ECCIMA President, Chief Odeiga Jideonwo, made the call at the CBN Special Day at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair on Saturday. According to Read More

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13 h. ago Abuja NUJ Seeks Wike’s Intervention On Deplorable Infrastructure At Council Secretariat

  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has appealed to the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene in addressing the dilapidated state of infrastructure at the Council Secretariat in Utako District of Abuja. The appeal was part of the major resolutions at the second Congress […]

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17 h. ago Tension in Delta community over disappearance of alleged gay man

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Ogbe Oba community in Delta State faces tension after Zubby Jacob Ike, accused of homosexuality, disappeared. In August 2024, Ike vanished following allegations of immoral acts, with youths declaring him wanted. Community leader Philip Osamor urged residents to embrace peace, tolerance, and harmony. He described the incident as unfortunate and encouraged […] The post Tension in Delta community over disappearance of alleged gay man appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago “Those Who Can’t Govern, Protect Their States From Insecurity Won’t Be Permitted To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has berated some opposition members calling for the removal of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Okpebholo assured President Tinubu that Edo people will massively vote for All Progressive Congress in the next general election. In a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Saturday, said that the […] The post “Those Who Can’t Govern, Protect Their States From Insecurity Won’t Be Permitted To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Employers look out for soft skills because they set one apart

Feyisayo Alayande urged job seekers to cultivate five essential soft skills that will set them apart from employers and carry them. read more Employers look out for soft skills because they set one apart- LSETF official

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18 h. ago Obasanjo commissions 46.3 kilometre highway in Abia, eulogizes Otti 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commissioned the 46.36 kilometre Umuahia – Uzuakoli – Akara – Alayi – Abiriba Highway, describing Governor Alex Otti as a performer and an exemplary leader who has impacted the lives of his people positively. Chief Obasanjo, recalling how terrible the road was, especially the last time […] The post Obasanjo commissions 46.3 kilometre highway in Abia, eulogizes Otti  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Air Peace offers medical care, free flights to rescue trafficked Nigerian girls in Ivory Coast

By Chinelo Obogo   Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema has pledged the airline’s support to repatriate Nigerian minors trafficked to Ivory Coast. In a statement he released today, Onyema condemned human trafficking, describing it as “inhumane, callous, and ungodly,” and urged for more national collaboration to combat the crisis. “We should discourage trafficking of any […] The post Air Peace offers medical care, free flights to rescue trafficked Nigerian girls in Ivory Coast appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Tyson Fury’s return to training sparks Anthony Joshua fight talk

Tyson Fury has returned to training, reigniting speculation that a long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua may finally be on the read more Tyson Fury’s return to training sparks Anthony Joshua fight talk

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21 h. ago Assassination claim: Natasha urges IG to dismiss Akpabio’s petition

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to dismiss the petition by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, accusing her of criminal defamation and incitement. She instead urged the IG to probe Akpabio over allegations of threats to her life. Akpabio had written to Egbetokun, Read More

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22 h. ago NAF chief urges nationwide rollout of air mobile first aid training

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has called for the nationwide adoption of the Nigerian Air Force College of Nursing Sciences’ pioneering Air Mobile First Aid training, describing it as a critical step toward transforming emergency healthcare delivery in Nigeria. According to Air Abubakar, the Air Mobile First Aid training—designed to Read More

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23 h. ago A Chance Encounter With Distinguished Senator Babangida Hussaini

As I settled into my seat on a plane from Benin City to Abuja, I started having a phone conversation with my wife as usual, to let her know that we were going to be air bound and my phone was going to be off for the next fourty five minutes, I could not help […]

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