13 h. ago Egypt 2025: Flying Eagles target FIFA World Cup at Senegal’s expense

It is a date with another set of Lion Cubs this afternoon and Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has assured that Nigeria’s U20 boys are focused and determined to achieve a win that will guarantee them a place at this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals. Unbeaten in their group B campaign, the Flying Eagles however […] The post Egypt 2025: Flying Eagles target FIFA World Cup at Senegal’s expense appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago AMVCA 11: Legends Sani Muazu, Nkem Owoh Bag ‘Life Achievement’ Awards 

Indeed, a golden fish has no hiding place as the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) honoured industry veterans, Mallam Sani Muazu and Nkem Owoh, with the prestigious Life Achievement Awards on Saturday night. Sani Muazu, an actor, director and former guild head of Motion Picture Practitioners Association Of Nigeria (MOPPAN) was given the […]

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3 d. ago Torrista, JCI forge new partnership to promote tourism, youth empowerment

Torrista, the tourism platform under Sterling Bank’s Renewable Energy, Mobility & Tourism division, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at deepening tourism development and empowering young leaders across Nigeria.   Representing Torrista was Abiola Adelana, Head of Tourism Business […] The post Torrista, JCI forge new partnership to promote tourism, youth empowerment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago IAWPA Appoints Prof. Obajafa As Head Of Research, Dev’t For Africa

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has appointed Prof. Felix Obajafa, who is the proprietor and Chancellor of Erudite University Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, as the Head of Research and Development (Africa). This appointment, according to the International Spokesman of IAWPA, Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, positions Prof. Obajafa to lead research efforts that align […]

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2 w. ago Annie Macaulay Reintroduces Herself As “Single” At 17th Headies Awards, Amid Separation From 2Baba

Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay, formerly known as Annie Idibia, captured attention at the 17th Headies Awards, held on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. The event, which celebrated the best in Nigerian music, saw a large turnout of celebrities. Annie, one of the presenters for the evening, made headlines as she walked the […] The post Annie Macaulay Reintroduces Herself As “Single” At 17th Headies Awards, Amid Separation From 2Baba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos Lights Up For 17th Headies Awards: Full List Of Winners

The 17th edition of the Headies Awards took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, honoring the brightest talents in the music industry. Major winners of the night included Zerry DL, Tems, Flavour, Rema, and Davido. The glamorous event welcomed notable personalities from the worlds of entertainment and politics, […] The post Lagos Lights Up For 17th Headies Awards: Full List Of Winners appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other members of the Nigerian delegation, has arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral, set to take place on Saturday. Akpabio is in charge of a distinguished five-member team that President Bola Tinubu sent to represent Nigeria at the late head of the Roman Catholic Church’s […] The post Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: NGF sets up committee to collaborate with security agencies

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has formed a sub-committee to work with security agency heads to tackle Nigeria’s rising insecurity. This follows a presentation on technology-driven security initiatives by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, announced this after an NGF meeting briefed by the […] The post Insecurity: NGF sets up committee to collaborate with security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Governors Set Up Subcommittee To Tackle Insecurity, Collaborate With Security Chiefs

In a bid to address the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has established a subcommittee to work alongside heads of security agencies. The move is aimed at enhancing collaboration to resolve the country’s security crisis, which includes widespread banditry, kidnappings, and other violent crimes. The governors emphasised the need for urgent […] The post Governors Set Up Subcommittee To Tackle Insecurity, Collaborate With Security Chiefs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Zamfara: UNDP applauds Governor Lawal’s commitment to projects’ counterpart funding

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised Governor Dauda Lawal for his commitment to providing counterpart funding for a number of projects to benefit the people of Zamfara State. The UNDP Head of the North-West Nigeria Office, Ashraf Usman, spoke on Wednesday at the launch of the North-West Prevention Facility Project in Gusau. According […] The post Zamfara: UNDP applauds Governor Lawal’s commitment to projects’ counterpart funding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senate replies Pastor Bakare, describes his comments as contemptuous criticism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has hit back at the fiery cleric and former presidential aspirant, Pastor Tunde Bakare, over his recent comments it deemed as sweeping generalisations and disparaging commentary against the National Assembly. Bakare, in a fiery state of the nation address delivered on Easter Sunday at The Citadel Global Community Church, […] The post Senate replies Pastor Bakare, describes his comments as contemptuous criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UPDATE: Senate replies Bakare, describes comments as “contemptuous” criticism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday rebuked Pastor Tunde Bakare, an outspoken cleric and former presidential aspirant, for comments it labelled “sweeping generalisations and disparaging commentary” against the National Assembly. Bakare’s criticisms, delivered during an Easter Sunday address at The Citadel Global Community Church in Lagos, targeted the Senate’s handling of Senator […] The post UPDATE: Senate replies Bakare, describes comments as “contemptuous” criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Your criticism laced with contempt, biased – Senate to Bakare

The Senate has tackled Pastor Tunde Bakare over his comments on the National Assembly’s role in the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers and the suspension of Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bakare, while speaking on Sunday, had also criticised the National Assembly’s ratification of the state of emergency declaration by President Bola Tinubu. […] The post Your criticism laced with contempt, biased – Senate to Bakare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Pastor Bakare Lacks Knowledge Of NASS Responsibility — Senate

The Senate has responded to recent remarks by Pastor Tunde Bakare, describing his comments on the National Assembly as misleading, politically motivated, and indicative of a poor understanding of the legislature’s constitutional responsibilities. In a statement on Tuesday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, said the Senate […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria celebrates Gowon while his Plateau kinsmen suffer decades of massacres

When Yakubu Gowon, a retired General and former Nigeria head of state who ruled Nigeria from 1966 to 1975, celebrated read more Nigeria celebrates Gowon while his Plateau kinsmen suffer decades of massacres

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3 w. ago Nigeria heading towards tyranny under Tinubu, Tunde Bakare warns

The presiding overseer of the Global Community Citadel Church, Tunde Bakare, has raised a serious alarm, claiming that under President read more Nigeria heading towards tyranny under Tinubu, Tunde Bakare warns

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3 w. ago Bakare lambasts Tinubu, says his ‘motor park’ politics has destroyed NASS

By Chinelo Obogo Senior Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, has accused President Tinubu of promoting a crude ‘motor park’ style of politics that has destroyed Nigeria’s political institutions. Speaking during his state of the nation address in Lagos, themed: ‘Let the people know the truth and the country is […] The post Bakare lambasts Tinubu, says his ‘motor park’ politics has destroyed NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Nigeria’s Political Institutions At Risk Under Tinubu” – Pastor Bakare

Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style, urging the president to adopt a more humble approach to governance. During his state of the nation address on Sunday in Lagos, Bakare expressed his concern that Tinubu’s administration is straying from its intended course and […] The post “Nigeria’s Political Institutions At Risk Under Tinubu” – Pastor Bakare appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG pledges support for NNMDA to advance natural medicine, boost exports

By Doris Obinna The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) in promoting the production, regulation, and export of natural medicine. The move aims to enhance healthcare delivery and stimulate economic growth across Nigeria. During a working visit to NNMDA’s headquarters in Lagos, Hon. Yusuf Ahmed-Badau, Chairman […] The post FG pledges support for NNMDA to advance natural medicine, boost exports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Taiwan: Our shared values with Nigeria –Liu, Head of Mission

By Our Reporter Mr. Andy Yih-Ping Liu, Chief of Mission of Taiwan in Nigeria, recently shared insights on Taiwan-Nigeria relations, Taiwan’s independence from China and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in education, trade and investment. Excerpts: My Stay in Nigeria “I am very familiar with Nigeria, as this is my eighth year in the country. My […] The post Taiwan: Our shared values with Nigeria –Liu, Head of Mission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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