12 h. ago World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Friday said malaria was not just a public health issue, but a national emergency in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday on World Malaria Day 2025, she emphasised that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to reverse this trend. The theme for this […] The post World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On World Malaria Day 2025, First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu, issued a strong call to action, declaring malaria not just a public health issue but a national emergency for Nigeria. Speaking on April 25, she emphasized that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to […] The post First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago ‘Nigeria, other emerging economies face longer period of tighter financing’

By Adewale Sanyaolu with agency reports Nigeria and other emerging economies will have to grapple with tighter global financing conditions for longer while the future of risk-free assets is very much in focus, the head of South Africa’s central bank has said. The World Bank views Nigeria as an emerging economy, recognizing its significant economic […] The post ‘Nigeria, other emerging economies face longer period of tighter financing’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Benue Killings: “We Need FG’s Help, Not State Of Emergency” – Gov Alia Cries Out

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has called on President Bola Tinubu’s government over the rising case of insecurity affecting the state. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview with Arise TV, Governor Alia said that the security issues in the state is not beyond his control, but needs more help from the federal government to end […] The post Benue Killings: “We Need FG’s Help, Not State Of Emergency” – Gov Alia Cries Out appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue needs help amid killings, not state of emergency – Gov Alia

Benue Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has said that the state needs help amid the killings by bandits, not a state of emergency declaration. Alia, who was featured as a guest on Arise Television’s ‘The Morning Show’ on Wednesday, clarified that while the insecurity in Benue was not too much for him to handle, the […] The post Benue needs help amid killings, not state of emergency – Gov Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Global financial risks grow on tighter financial conditions, uncertainties – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global financial stability risks have intensified, fuelled by tightening financial conditions, ongoing read more Global financial risks grow on tighter financial conditions, uncertainties – IMF

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6 d. ago Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs

Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs By Chinelo Obogo Following the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for emergency repairs, domestic airlines have now rerouted flights. Airlines like United Nigeria and Air Peace said that flights to Enugu have now been diverted to the Chinua Achebe […] The post Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Trump Jolts Nigeria, other Africa Nations just Emerging From ‘Great Funding Squeeze’

African governments can barely catch a break. Just as regional finance ministers were beginning to get over what the International read more Trump Jolts Nigeria, other Africa Nations just Emerging From ‘Great Funding Squeeze’

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8 d. ago Wike: I’m unhappy but Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers was right

• Says he wanted Fubara out   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday, for the first time, expressed his displeasure over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, but acknowledged that the decision was necessary given the ongoing political crisis. President […] The post Wike: I’m unhappy but Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers was right appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Rivers crisis: PANDEF hails Speaker for oversight committee on state of emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has praised Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, for establishing an ad hoc committee to oversee the state of emergency in Rivers State. In a letter dated April 16, PANDEF National Chairman Godknows Igali commended the House leadership’s decision, particularly for its oversight […] The post Rivers crisis: PANDEF hails Speaker for oversight committee on state of emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NEMA Partners NSCDC, Trains Officials On Emergency Flood Rescue

Following the alert issued about flooding in Imo State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has trained officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on how to respond to emergencies caused by floods. NEMA Operation head for Imo and Abia states, Nnamdi Igwe, disclosed the training in Owerri last week. He said […]

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1 week ago Chief Magistrate who ‘retired’ over state of emergency was sacked –Govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A new twist has emerged in the breaking story of a Chief Magistrate in the Rivers State Judiciary, Ejike King George, who claimed he voluntarily retired in protest of the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The letter  of his voluntary retirement went viral on  Monday, April […] The post Chief Magistrate who ‘retired’ over state of emergency was sacked –Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Chief Magistrate who claimed retirement over state of emergency was sacked – Rivers Govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A twist has emerged in the story of Chief Magistrate Ejike King George, who claimed he voluntarily retired from the Rivers State Judiciary to protest the state of emergency in Rivers State. His letter announcing voluntary retirement spread widely on Monday, April 14. However, the Rivers State Judicial Service Commission […] The post Chief Magistrate who claimed retirement over state of emergency was sacked – Rivers Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ndume urges Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Borno insecurity

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Amid rising insecurity and the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on security, welfare and the economy. Speaking to journalists following a series of security meetings in Abuja, Ndume, who represents Borno South […] The post Ndume urges Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Borno insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Declare state of emergency on insecurity, economy, not Rivers, Ndume urges Tinubu

Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Nigeria’s security and economy sectors, not in Rivers State. Ndume stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Daily. He said the president should shift his full attention to solving the country’s Read More

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2 w. ago “Bring Back Our Fubara” – Women Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers

Angry women, said to be loyalists of suspended Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara, were seen in major areas in Port Harcourt, calling for the end of emergency rule in the state. The demonstrators on Friday, flooded Aba road area, demanding the immediate reinstatement of the suspended Governor and his deputy, Ngozi Nma. During a march […] The post “Bring Back Our Fubara” – Women Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NBA Moves Annual Conference From Rivers To Enugu Over Emergency Rule

Nigerian Bar Association has moved its 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt in Rivers to Enugu State. NBA noted that its decision is coming following the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu in March, 2025. The association described the action as a violation of constitution in the […] The post NBA Moves Annual Conference From Rivers To Enugu Over Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Anambra guber: Jeff Nweke defeats Ekwunife, others to emerge AA candidate

By Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Security expert Chief Jeff Nweke has emerged as the Action Alliance (AA) governorship candidate for the November 8 Anambra State election. He defeated Amarachukwu Ekwunife and Michael Elemuo in the party’s primary. The primary, monitored by INEC officials, took place on Thursday at Jesse Hotel in Awka. Using the Option A4 […] The post Anambra guber: Jeff Nweke defeats Ekwunife, others to emerge AA candidate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG woos French investors with economic reforms, market potential

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged French businesses to seize new investment opportunities emerging from Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms. Addressing the Nigeria Business Forum in Paris on Thursday, Idris said the country is undergoing a transformation aimed at fostering private-sector growth and deepening ties with international partners, particularly France. The Read More

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