16 h. ago Nigeria Press Council warns of AI’s dual threat to Journalism

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria joins the global community to mark the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has urged media professionals to critically assess the state of press freedom in the country, particularly in light of the rapid digital transformation and the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. […] The post Nigeria Press Council warns of AI’s dual threat to Journalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago ICPC clarifies student loan probe, admits error in press release

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a clarification on its investigation into the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) student loan scheme, admitting an error in a prior press release that misled the public. In a statement on Thursday, May 1, 2025, ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare […] The post ICPC clarifies student loan probe, admits error in press release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago BREAKING: Customs intercepts expired food items, others worth N921bn at Apapa Port

As CG decries surge in unregistered pharmaceuticals, drones By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said that it intercepted expired food items, unregistered pharmaceutical products, and controlled security equipment worth over N912 billion at Apapa Port in Lagos. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this during a press briefing […] The post BREAKING: Customs intercepts expired food items, others worth N921bn at Apapa Port appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Monarchs Caution Okigwe First Movement, Other Groups in the Zone

Tradtional Rulers in Okigwe Senatorial Zone, Imo state, under the aegies of Okigwe Zonal Council of Ndi Eze have warned an amorphous group in the zone, Okigwe First Movement and other such groups to desist from working against the zone’s political interest. The monarchs insisted that Okigwe zone’s aspiration to produce a successor to the […] The post Monarchs Caution Okigwe First Movement, Other Groups in the Zone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Remarks by Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at press briefing on Articulating China’s Stance on US Tariff Policy

By Aidoghie Paulinus   1. Why is the U.S. tariff policy “a step backward in history”? We live in the 21st century—an era far removed from the devastation of two World Wars. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.  As President Xi Jinping pointed […] The post Remarks by Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at press briefing on Articulating China’s Stance on US Tariff Policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago NLC disowns circular on Edo May Day celebration, warns workers against intimidation

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has disowned a circular purportedly issued by an “Acting State Secretary” of its Edo State Council, describing it as “duplicitous and unauthorized” and warning workers to disregard the directive to attend a government-organized parade on May 1st, 2025. In a statement issued yesterday, and signed by the […] The post NLC disowns circular on Edo May Day celebration, warns workers against intimidation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Guinness World Record Fight: Bash Ali Wants Tinubu To Reconstitute Organizing Committee

Former World Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Champion, Bashiru Lawrence Ali, aka Bash Ali, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently re-inaugurate the Bash Ali Boxing Project Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to prevent the derailment of what could be Africa’s first-ever Guinness World Record Boxing Championship GWRBC) in Nigeria. Addressing a world press conference yesterday […]

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2 w. ago NPC, NGF partner to document Nigeria’s economic, tourism potential

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a significant collaboration, the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have agreed to produce a comprehensive publication documenting the economic and tourism potentials of all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative aims to accelerate investment, promote tourism, and support the economic development […] The post NPC, NGF partner to document Nigeria’s economic, tourism potential appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NAAT Threatens Strike Over FG’s ‘Selective’ Earned Allowance Disbursement

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has threatened to withdraw its services over what it describes as the federal government’s selective and discriminatory handling of earned allowance payments within the university system. In a communique issued after its 58th regular National Executive Council (NEC), the union warned that such actions threatened the fragile industrial […]

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2 w. ago 2028 IMO GOVERNORSHIP: Owerri must engage and negotiate with Okigwe Zone or face regret — Prof Protus Uzoma: Orlu Elders Council Secretary

As political permutations gather momentum ahead of the 2028 Imo governorship election, the Secretary of the Orlu Elders Council, Professor Protus Uzoma, has issued a stern warning to political leaders from Owerri zone, urging them to engage Okigwe zone in sincere negotiations over the state’s political future or risk severe political consequences. Uzoma, in a […] The post 2028 IMO GOVERNORSHIP: Owerri must engage and negotiate with Okigwe Zone or face regret — Prof Protus Uzoma: Orlu Elders Council Secretary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s fuel imports drop 30 million litres, US policy threatens budget – NMDPRA

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reported a 67% drop in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) imports, from 44.6 million litres daily in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres by mid-April 2025, a reduction of about 30 million litres. NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, speaking at the sixth Meet-the-Press briefing […] The post Nigeria’s fuel imports drop 30 million litres, US policy threatens budget – NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers: LG administrator cautions workers on laxity, negligence to duty

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   The newly appointed Sole Administrator, Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers, Mr. Atajit Francis, has warned council staff against negligence to duty. He gave the warning at the council headquarters, Ngo, shortly after resumption of duty yesterday. Francis, who also met with Heads of the Local Government Administration, said that […] The post Rivers: LG administrator cautions workers on laxity, negligence to duty appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue traditional rulers warn against negotiating with herders 

The traditional rulers in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State have warned against negotiating with herders to cede land within the council. This resolution was made at the end of an extraordinary expanded sitting of Gwer West LG Traditional Council held on Saturday at the palace of Ter Tyoshin in Naka and presided Read More

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2 w. ago Mohammed Idris joins IPI Nigeria’s fundraising committee with media heavyweights

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has been appointed to the Fundraising Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria. In a statement issued by its Secretary, Ahmed Shekarau, the move is part of a broader initiative by IPI Nigeria to strengthen press freedom and promote responsible journalism […] The post Mohammed Idris joins IPI Nigeria’s fundraising committee with media heavyweights appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IPI Appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, Ohwahwa, 25 Others To Committees

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has appointed prominent media personalities to its standing committees to promote press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by IPI Nigeria President Musikilu Mojeed, the institute revealed that the appointees will serve on four key committees: Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and […]

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2 w. ago IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, 27 others to committees

The International Press Institute Nigeria has named several leading figures in journalism to key committees aimed at strengthening press freedom and promoting responsible journalism in the country. The appointments span four strategic committees: “Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership.” Each is composed of experienced media professionals from across the country’s media landscape. This was contained in Read More

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2 w. ago IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, others to committees

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has announced the appointment of prominent media personalities to its standing committees, aimed at promoting press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria. This was made known in a statement by the secretary of the institute, Ahmed I. Shekarau on Sunday. The committees include Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership, each […] The post IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, others to committees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Foundation Targets Empowerment of 1m Entrepreneurs To Boost Economic Growth

In a move aimed at complementing government initiatives on entrepreneurship development, the Stephen Akintayo Foundation has announced plans to empower one million entrepreneurs across Nigeria to accelerate economic growth and job creation. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Founder of the Foundation, Dr. Stephen Akintayo, disclosed that the initiative will be formally […]

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3 w. ago IPI board backs journalists, media houses, seeks support for press freedom globally

By John Ogunsemore The Executive Board of the International Press Institute (IPI) has expressed strong support for journalists and media organisations defying odds amid the unprecedented assault on press freedom by state and non-state actors globally. This is contained in a joint press statement issued by members of the executive board and published on the […] The post IPI board backs journalists, media houses, seeks support for press freedom globally appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Emeka Offor donates $5m to Rotary’s maternal, child health programme

Nigerian Rotary member and philanthropist, Sir Emeka Offor, has committed $5m through the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation to the Rotary Foundation to expand and strengthen its initiative aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in high-need areas of Nigeria. The Rotary Foundation disclosed this in a press statement on Thursday. “Helping mothers and babies survive Read More

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