65 m. ago Gov. Yusuf dismisses graft allegation, aligns with Kwankwaso’s next political movement

•Directs LG chairmen to involve councillors in project execution From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf,  has dismissed allegation of corruption levelled against his administration and the leader of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso by the former Secretary to the Kano State Government, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi Speaking during […] The post Gov. Yusuf dismisses graft allegation, aligns with Kwankwaso’s next political movement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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78 m. ago End use of Cybercrime Act against journalists, release those in custody, SERAP, NGE tell Tinubu govt, others

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged the government of President Bola Tinubu to immediately end the use of the draconian Cybercrimes Act to target journalists, activists, critics and other Nigerians peacefully expressing their views online, and release those in custody across the country under the legislation. […] The post End use of Cybercrime Act against journalists, release those in custody, SERAP, NGE tell Tinubu govt, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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82 m. ago UNICEF calls for united action to end zero dose immunization in N’East

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for a united action of all citizens and leaders to end zero dose immunization of children against polio virus and other preventable diseases in northeast Borno and Yobe states. The call came as a week-long campaign to boost vaccination and stop polio spread […] The post UNICEF calls for united action to end zero dose immunization in N’East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago East Africans clear elite prizes in first Enugu International Marathon

As Mbah promises continuous improvement Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu State, on Saturday, participated in the 1st Enugu City International read more East Africans clear elite prizes in first Enugu International Marathon

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13 h. ago UNG urges FG to replicate Soludo’s security model for Nigeria

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Unite Nigeria Group (UNG) has urged the Federal Government and state governors to replicate Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo’s security model to address rising insecurity nationwide. The UNG stated that Anambra’s Homeland Security architecture, which targets the arrest and prosecution of criminal gang sponsors and financiers, has significantly reduced crime […] The post UNG urges FG to replicate Soludo’s security model for Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Gerda Henkel Stiftung Rekindles Life In Kofyar Hill With Rainwater Harvesting Project

In the high folds of the Meryang Mountains, where ancient stone walls whisper of centuries past, lies Kofyar Hill Settlement — a remote and resilient community perched on the southern edge of Jos, Plateau State. For generations, life on this storied hill has meant survival against the odds, a determined existence shaped by terrain, tradition, […]

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19 h. ago How the North East can be the next Silicon Valley in Nigeria, by Umara

Mohammed Bukar Umara is the Chief Executive Officer, Co-Development Hub and Fellow Mandela Washington fellowship for young African Leaders. In read more How the North East can be the next Silicon Valley in Nigeria, by Umara

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27 h. ago Gov Mbah runs 10km as East Africans clear Elite Prizes in 1st Enugu Int’l Marathon

    Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Saturday, participated in the 1st Enugu City International Marathon, completing the 10km road race in 45 minutes, while East African athletes cleared the first, second, and third positions in the elite 42km full marathon. The event, which was supervised by the World Athletics  represented by […] The post Gov Mbah runs 10km as East Africans clear Elite Prizes in 1st Enugu Int’l Marathon appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Defence HQ Arrests Two Security Personnel Aiding Terrorists In North

The Defence Headquarters recently revealed the arrest of two security personnel involved in aiding terrorist activities in the North-East of Nigeria. The two men, part of hybrid forces working with the military to combat insurgency, were detained during a series of operations conducted between April 26 and April 29, 2025. These operations targeted areas such […] The post Defence HQ Arrests Two Security Personnel Aiding Terrorists In North-East appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Trump budget cuts threaten AfDB funding, Africa’s development goals

Donald Trump’s cuts to African Development Fund and climate-linked programs risk project setbacks, but the African Development Bank (AfDB) remains read more Trump budget cuts threaten AfDB funding, Africa’s development goals

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38 h. ago First Lady’s RHI joins forces with SDGs office to empower 500 Rivers Women

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu through her pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), joined forces to empower 500 women drawn from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State. In a statement by Special Assistant […] The post First Lady’s RHI joins forces with SDGs office to empower 500 Rivers Women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Igbo Will Reward Tinubu With Massive 2027 Votes – Deputy House Speaker, Benjamin Kalu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has expressed confidence that the South East will rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Kalu, who spoke during a grand civic reception in his honor at Ntalakwu in Abia State on Friday, emphasised that Tinubu’s recent policies and actions […] The post Igbo Will Reward Tinubu With Massive 2027 Votes – Deputy House Speaker, Benjamin Kalu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago CNG: PCNGI Enforces 40% Reduced Transport Fare On Commercial Drivers

Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has begun enforcing the 40 per cent reduction in transport fares by commercial vehicles converted to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Abuja, starting with Area 1 Park. PCNGI project director, Michael Oluwagbemi, who announced the implementation of the fare reduction programme in Abuja, on Friday, said this […]

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54 h. ago Lagos council boss cleared of N1.9bn misappropriation allegation

By Lukman Olabiyi The chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Hon. John Campos Ogundare, has been cleared of allegations of misappropriating N1.9 billion , the council’s 2023 budget, following investigations by the Lagos State House of Assembly and the State Audit Service Commission. The allegations were brought forward in […] The post Lagos council boss cleared of N1.9bn misappropriation allegation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago SEDC: Igbo will give Tinubu over 70 percent vote in 2027 – Kalu

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said the South East will deliver over 70 percent of its votes to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Kalu said this is one of the ways the South East will repay President for his commitment to the […] The post SEDC: Igbo will give Tinubu over 70 percent vote in 2027 – Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Igbos Will Give Tinubu 70% Votes In 2027, Says Deputy Speaker Kalu

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has said that the Igbo people of South-East will deliver over 70 per cent of their votes to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. According to Kalu, the development will be one of the ways of repaying President Tinubu for his commitment to […]

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63 h. ago NANS commends Governor Abiodun over ongoing reconstruction of Lagos

…wants the contractor to expedite work on road project Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Ogun State, has commended the governor of the state, Dapo Abiodun, for the ongoing rehabilitation work on the Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway. The Chairman of NANS Ogun Joint Campus Committee, Gabriel Abiola Francis, gave this commendation, in […] The post NANS commends Governor Abiodun over ongoing reconstruction of Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta expressway appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago We Must Back Armed Forces To Defeat Terrorists — Youth Group

A youth based organisation, the North-East Coalition Against Terrorism, on Thursday, welcomed Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the new Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), saying they were eager to see life return to normal in the region. The Coalition, in a press release, noted that despite the challenges in the region, the Armed Forces […]

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67 h. ago Wike visits China over water project for FCT satellite towns

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)  Nyeson Wike, is enroute to China for a series of official engagements toward read more Wike visits China over water project for FCT satellite towns

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2 d. ago Transporters petition NASS over alleged victimisation of drivers by e

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has petitioned the National Assembly over what it described as systemic corporate violence, repeated victimisation and the misclassification of app-based transport workers by leading ride-hailing companies such as Uber, Bolt and In Drive. The petition, dated May 1, 2025, and submitted to […] The post Transporters petition NASS over alleged victimisation of drivers by e-hailing companies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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