45 m. ago Atiku hails Arsenal’s unity, says victory comes through coalition

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has drawn inspiration from English Premier League club, Arsenal FC, to emphasise the importance of unity and consolidation in coalition politics. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Atiku praised Arsenal’s Read More

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45 m. ago Chinese, Nigerian face trial for illegal wildlife possession

The Nigeria Customs Service has arraigned a Chinese national, Zheng Chao Hong (also known as Zheng Gaopeng), and a Nigerian woman, Amaka Marcus, over illegal possession of 7,200 kilogrammes of pangolin scales. The duo were brought before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, in Lagos on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful Read More

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89 m. ago Terrorism: Simon Ekpa appoints new lawyer ahead of June trial

Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has appointed a new legal representative ahead of his June 2025 trial in Finland. The new legal representative was identified as Kaarle Gummerus. According to BBC Pidgin, the embattled Biafra agitator recently changed his legal counsel due to the retirement of his former lawyer. His new legal representative, Kaarle Gummerus, […] The post Terrorism: Simon Ekpa appoints new lawyer ahead of June trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Plateau killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing, tasks communities on vigilance groups

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has banned night grazing and transportation of cattle after 7pm in a strategic move to curtail incessant killings in the state. The governor has also resolved to immediately activate community vigilance to work in synergy with conventional security, to check armed banditry and all forms of […] The post Plateau killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing, tasks communities on vigilance groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it described as the systematic “de-structuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. In a joint statement by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and the National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, the group raised the alarm […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Enugu in forefront of gaming conversation in Nigeria – ESGC boss

•State ready to host 2025 Gaming Conference From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu Enugu State has taken a leap from obscurity to the forefront of conversations in the gaming sector in Nigeria. This followed intentional actions taken by the Enugu State Gaming Commission in the last one and a half years, in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s […] The post Enugu in forefront of gaming conversation in Nigeria – ESGC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Yakubu charges African youths to champion peaceful, credible polls

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has charged African youths to take centre stage in promoting peaceful and credible elections across the continent. He also urged them to actively engage in the electoral process with a positive mindset, shun electoral malpractices and uphold democratic values. The electoral […] The post Yakubu charges African youths to champion peaceful, credible polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to submit himself to an independent and thorough investigation over a sexual harassment allegation, warning that his refusal to do so and continued stay in office could obstruct due process and compromise the integrity of the legislative system. The group insisted […] The post Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu’s France retreat sparks backlash amid rising insecurity

President Bola Tinubu’s continued stay in France has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders and security experts amid a surge in violent attacks and killings across the country. The 2023 presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party,  Peter Obi of the Labour Party and other opposition parties urged the President to return immediately, Read More

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3 h. ago Online assets declaration, revolutionary in fight against corruption, says CCB boss

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr. Abdullahi Usman, has described the online declaration of assets by public servants to replace the hard copy as revolution in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. He said that the new system is seamless and will remove the bureaucratic bottlenecks and the […] The post Online assets declaration, revolutionary in fight against corruption, says CCB boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lagos to establish $150m lithium battery assembly plant in Lekki, renewable energy university

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja In view of the irregular supply of electricity which has crippled businesses in Lagos State, the governor, Babatunde Sanwo Olu has promised to establish a $150 million Lithium Battery Assembly Plant at Lekki Free Trade Zone. He also vowed to set up a Renewable Energy University to boost local skills and […] The post Lagos to establish $150m lithium battery assembly plant in Lekki, renewable energy university appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FG Targets $74bn Agriculture Growth With New Livestock Policy

The Federal Government has moved to validate the National Animal Feed and Fodder Policy as part of a broader strategy to grow Nigeria’s agricultural sector from $32 billion to $74 billion by 2035. Speaking at the official flag-off of the policy validation workshop in Abuja, the minister of livestock development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the […]

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3 h. ago Otukpo Killings: Mark Condemns Renewed Attacks, Urges Vigilance

Former Senate President David Mark has strongly condemned the recent attacks on communities in Benue State, particularly in Otukpo and Ado local government areas, where suspected armed herdsmen reportedly killed no fewer than 15 people on Tuesday night. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by his special adviser on Media, Paul Mumeh, […]

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3 h. ago BPAN donates N500k, announces scholarship for late Olanrewaju child

The Boxing Promoters Association of Nigeria has donated N500,000 to the family of late former West African and national light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, while also announcing educational scholarship for the deceased boxer’s first child, Olanrewaju Irenitemi, to the secondary school level. BPAN executives led by the President, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, paid a condolence visit Read More

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3 h. ago Why Nigeria’s maritime cadets still struggle with global certification – NSML MD

In this interview, with ANOZIE EGOLE, the Managing Director of the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited, Mr. Abdulkadir Ahmed, speaks on the challenges with the Nigerian Seafarers Development Program, among others You said 2024 was a good year for NSML. Can you tell us how? I can tell you it was our best year, Read More

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3 h. ago FG Intensifies Efforts To Modernise Nigeria’s Legal Framework

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to modernising and consolidating Nigeria’s federal laws through a comprehensive law reform process currently underway. This follows the opening of the second national retreat of the Committee on the Review of the Laws of the Federation, held in Abuja. Speaking at the retreat, Attorney-General of the Federation and […]

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3 h. ago Shettima unveils FG’s action plan to curb flood disasters, others

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday unveiled Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework designed to shift disaster management from reactive responses to read more Shettima unveils FG’s action plan to curb flood disasters, others

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4 h. ago Assassination allegation: Natasha waves off Yahaya Bello’s petition to police

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, signed by Bello’s solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, followed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the former governor and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Read More

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4 h. ago From crisis to profit: How Nigeria can benefit from global trade shifts –Directors Institute

By Merit Ibe                                               ibe.merit@yahoo.com    For the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD), the ongoing trade wars between the United States and many countries, Nigeria inclusive, is not all gloom and doom, as […] The post From crisis to profit: How Nigeria can benefit from global trade shifts –Directors Institute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Dufil Prima Foods kicks off 17th edition of Indomie Heroes Awards

By Merit Ibe       Dufil Prima Foods Ltd., the maker of Indomie Instant Noodles, has flagged off the 17th edition of the Indomie Heroes Awards. The search for Nigeria’s most inspiring young heroes officially began on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Themed “Unsung Heroes,” this year’s edition sets out to uncover and honour incredible […] The post Dufil Prima Foods kicks off 17th edition of Indomie Heroes Awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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