1 hour ago Defections: Wabara accuses Tinubu of turning Nigeria into one

APC’ll soon pay dearly for it From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), has accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. He warned that this move would backfire, predicting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will soon […] The post Defections: Wabara accuses Tinubu of turning Nigeria into one-party state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Bauchi Govt, UNICEF Target 2.5m Children For Polio Vaccination

Bauchi State government in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched a campaign to vaccinate over 2.5 million children against polio, including those in hard-to-reach and security-compromised areas. At the flag-off campaign in Bauchi on Friday, the executive chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, revealed that of the 13 zero-dose […]

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11 h. ago Shettima, Others Call For Financial Market Transformation In Africa, Middle

Vice President Kashim Shettima and other stakeholders have urged African capital markets to embrace digital transformation and enhance regional integration to create a financial system that is more efficient, accessible, and resilient. They made this call at the 2025 Conference of the Africa and Middle East Depositories Association, organised by the Central Securities Clearing System […]

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12 h. ago Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionise waste management, others

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the state’s waste management strategy from the traditional “collect and dump” model to a modern, sustainable circular economy approach. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made this announcement at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja. He […] The post Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionise waste management, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago 14 Years On, Instant Payment Transforms Lives, Businesses In Northern Nigeria

A 42-year-old textile dealer in Bauchi, Adamu Yusuf, reached for his smartphone with anxiety and anticipation on a sweltering afternoon. Earlier, a customer had left his shop, promising to send money for a bulk order. Minutes later, a ping confirmed the transfer. Yusuf exhaled, his face breaking into a smile. “I can’t imagine life and […]

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19 h. ago Mass Exits Won’t Undermine PDP’s Political Power – Bode George

With rising defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including significant exits in Delta State. Party chieftain Chief Bode George expressed confidence that the PDP would recover and emerge stronger after its upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for May 15. Speaking to newsmen, George addressed the party’s challenges, particularly the high-profile departures, such […] The post Mass Exits Won’t Undermine PDP’s Political Power – Bode George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago NNPC/SEPLAT determined to tackle eye diseases in Imo communities through “Eye Can See Initiative”

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Seplat East Onshore Ltd, (a Subsidiary of Seplat Energy Plc) has restated its determination to reduce preventable blindness, promote early detection of eye diseases  and also to enhance the quality of life for its host communities in Imo state. The managing Director -Engr Ibi – Adaitotio gave the re-assurance at the 2025 […] The post NNPC/SEPLAT determined to tackle eye diseases in Imo communities through “Eye Can See Initiative” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago UTME: Senate to include funds for creation of more ICT centres across the country in 2026 budget

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has announced plans to include funding for the establishment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centres across all 774 local government areas in the country in the 2026 budget. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Senator Mohammed Muntari Dandutse (APC, Katsina South), made this known […] The post UTME: Senate to include funds for creation of more ICT centres across the country in 2026 budget appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionize waste management, others

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the state’s waste management strategy from the traditional “collect and dump” model to a modern, sustainable circular economy approach. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made this announcement at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja. He […] The post Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionize waste management, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Agribusiness Policy To Stabilise Food Prices

The Federal Government is set to launch the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity, stabilise food prices, and drive economic growth. The NAPM is part of broader initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector through data-driven policies and public-private partnerships. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this while speaking on Friday in […]

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26 h. ago Agric minister laments poor state of Agricultural research institutes

…As he meets with the newly appointed Board Chairman Abubakar Kyari, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, FMAFS, has read more Agric minister laments poor state of Agricultural research institutes

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33 h. ago Abia Govt reclaims assets of shoe coy established by Ikpeazu, revokes land title

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Government has in a dramatic move, revoked the land title granted to Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO), a Shoe company established by the Okezie Ikpeazu administration. Government said it was also making move to reclaim all Abia State Government resources and assets contributed to the Company. Government’s decision according […] The post Abia Govt reclaims assets of shoe coy established by Ikpeazu, revokes land title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Banditry: Southern Kaduna Community Hails Gov Sani For Military Base

Residents of Barga, Awon ward in Kachia local government area in the southern part of Kaduna State, have commended Governor Uba Sani for approving the establishment of a Military Forward Operations Base (FOB). The residents gave the commendation during a tour of the project by the APC stakeholders in Kachia. Barga community leader Zanko Adamu […]

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34 h. ago Foreign Dominance: Shipowner Demands Waiver Clause Removal In Cabotage Trade

A foremost Shipowner, Tunji Brown, has called for the removal of the waiver clause and replaced it with a right of first refusal provision to ensure local Shipowners have a fair opportunity to compete for contracts. Speaking to LEADERSHIP, the former secretary general and member of the Board of Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA), expressed concern […]

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36 h. ago Katsina Summit Charts Bold Climate Action, Green Investment Agenda

The Katsina State Climate Action and Green Investment Summit, held on Wednesday in Abuja, concluded with stakeholders’ firm resolve to transform the state into a model of climate resilience and green economic development. The summit, which brought together representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, academia, development partners, and local communities, highlighted the urgent […]

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37 h. ago National Economic Council postpones state police discussion for third time

The national economic council (NEC) postponed discussions on creating state police for the third time, blaming time constraints from lengthy read more National Economic Council postpones state police discussion for third time

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41 h. ago ‘More women in leadership is not a DEI initiative, it is simple business sense’

Juliet Anammah recently made history with her announcement as the first female Chairman, Board of Directors of Nigerian Breweries Plc, read more ‘More women in leadership is not a DEI initiative, it is simple business sense’ -Juliet Anammah

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44 h. ago Oyo: Herders ordered out of farm settlements to protect crops

From Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan The Oyo State government has directed herders to vacate all farm settlements to prevent crop destruction, as announced by Justice Aderonke Aderemi (retd), Chairperson of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), in a press statement on Thursday. OYRLEA, established by Governor Seyi Makinde in April 2024 and inaugurated […] The post Oyo: Herders ordered out of farm settlements to protect crops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago NEC defers state police talks amid rising violence, honours victims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, met on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, but postponed discussions on state police despite escalating insecurity. Attendees included governors, Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and CBN Governor Yemi […] The post NEC defers state police talks amid rising violence, honours victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago NEC approves textile board, $90bn agribusiness, livestock plan

Shettima: We’re builders of a sustainable future, not crisis managers Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, approved the Cotton, Textile, and Garment Development Board and agribusiness and livestock strategies projected to generate $74–$90 billion by 2035, aiming to boost Nigeria’s economy and address insecurity. […] The post NEC approves textile board, $90bn agribusiness, livestock plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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