48 m. ago AU projects $1bn feed, fodder investment potential in Nigeria

From Okwe Obi, Abuja   The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) has estimated a $1 billion investment opportunity for Nigeria’s feed and fodder sector. The AU disclosed this at the High-Level Inventory and Investment Forum for Nigeria in Abuja, yesterday. The theme of the conference was: ‘Harnessing Feed and Fodder Data for […] The post AU projects $1bn feed, fodder investment potential in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 m. ago Easter: Atiku, Akpabio, Orji Kalu, Obi, Govs, others fecilitate with Christians

By Adesuwa Tsan, Kenneth Udeh (Abuja), Ighomuaye Lucky (Benin), Jude Owuamanam (Jos), Tony Osauzo (Benin), Ndubuisi Orji (Abuja), Aloysius Attah (Onitsha), Idu Jude (Abuja)   Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has sent felicitations to Christians and urged all Nigerians to imbibe the enduring virtues of love and selfless sacrifice exemplified by Jesus Christ. […] The post Easter: Atiku, Akpabio, Orji Kalu, Obi, Govs, others fecilitate with Christians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 m. ago Group to Tinubu: Probe $1.5bn earmarked for Port Harcourt refinery repairs

From Okwe Obi, Abuja   The Situation Room on Transparency and Accountability, has urged President Bola Tinubu, to probe the US$1.5 billion budgeted for repair of the Port Harcourt refinery. Convener of the group, Michael Omoba, in a statement yesterday, also demanded forensic audit of the financial transactions of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited […] The post Group to Tinubu: Probe $1.5bn earmarked for Port Harcourt refinery repairs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 m. ago Overseas trip: Northern group berates Tnubu for not transferring power to Shettima

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) yesterday condemned the decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to transfer power to Vice President Kashim Shettima during his absence from the country. President Tinubu has been away to France from where he headed for London. The group described the move as a […] The post Overseas trip: Northern group berates Tnubu for not transferring power to Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 m. ago NIPCO Gas wins Energy Times Most Integrated Gas Company of the Year 2024 award

Leading energy newspaper, Energy Times, has honoured NIPCO Gas Limited with the Most Integrated Gas Company of the Year 2024 award. The accolade, presented during the Energy Times Awards ceremony in Lagos, honours the company’s pioneering efforts in utilizing natural gas as a sustainable fuel source for motorists and industries. The recognition by Energy Times […] The post NIPCO Gas wins Energy Times Most Integrated Gas Company of the Year 2024 award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 m. ago Presidency replies Datti Ahmed: Your Tinubu 2027 defeat prediction illogical, fake prophecy

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed recent remarks by former Labour Party Vice Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, regarding President Bola Tinubu’s political future, labeling his prediction of Tinubu’s defeat in 2027 as “illogical,” likening it to fake prophecy. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, described Datti’s comments […] The post Presidency replies Datti Ahmed: Your Tinubu 2027 defeat prediction illogical, fake prophecy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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70 m. ago Stakeholders rekindle push for new fisheries law to reflect industry realities

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s fisheries and aquaculture sector have renewed their efforts to establish a modern fisheries law that addresses the shortcomings of the outdated Sea Fisheries Act, enacted in 1992. A two-day workshop held in Lagos last week brought together key players from across the sector to review the proposed Fisheries Bill and a newly […] The post Stakeholders rekindle push for new fisheries law to reflect industry realities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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77 m. ago Ohanaeze election impasse: Bayelsa declares Odunukwe president

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Bayelsa State government has put to rest the controversy trailing the election of the President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Bayelsa State with the declaration of Dr Frank Odunukwe as the President-Elect. The declaration followed the decision to uphold and implement the report submitted by the Chief Collins Cocodia committee set up to […] The post Ohanaeze election impasse: Bayelsa declares Odunukwe president-elect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Osun: Ilesa varsity student electrocuted while charging phone

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A 100-level student of the Department of Business Administration, University of Ilesa, Osun State, Gbolahan Ojolo, has reportedly died while charging his mobile phone. The Management of the University, yesterday in a statement by the Registrar, Funso Ojo, confirmed the death, saying that the incident occurred on Friday. According to the […] The post Osun: Ilesa varsity student electrocuted while charging phone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Lokpobiri harps on homegrown solutions to resolve challenges in African energy sector

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Minister of State, Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has recommended homegrown solutions as panacea for challenges confronting the energy sector on the African continent. According to him, Africa must begin to look inward for sustainable solutions to its energy challenges by boosting local production capacities while retaining generated resources within […] The post Lokpobiri harps on homegrown solutions to resolve challenges in African energy sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Benue killings: Alia sends SOS to FG as death toll rises to 56

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi The death toll in the latest killings in Ukum and Logo local government areas of Benue State has risen to 56, the state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has confirmed. The governor yesterday visited the affected LGAs for an on-the-spot assessment of the recent attacks on the people and commiserated with […] The post Benue killings: Alia sends SOS to FG as death toll rises to 56 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

2 h. ago Operation Udo Ga Achi has stemmed criminality in Anambra –Ogidi monarch

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The traditional ruler of Ogidi community in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State, Igwe Alexander Onyido, has stated that the launch of the special security architecture codenamed Operation Udo Ga Achi/Agunechemba by the Chukwuma Soludo administration has stemmed the tide of criminality in the state thereby making the residents feel much […] The post Operation Udo Ga Achi has stemmed criminality in Anambra –Ogidi monarch appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago What’s the difference between national security and security threats?

In these days of heightened insecurity in the land and frequent talks about “security threats”, many of us who are not schooled on the complex act of managing stability and security have gotten more confused if not lost because of deployment of those concepts or terms like insecurity, national security and security threats. We don’t […] The post What’s the difference between national security and security threats? appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Bloody Tale: Ogboi Nancy addresses domestic violence in film

By Rita Okoye  Award-winning producer and actress Ogboi Isioma Nancy steps into the spotlight with her latest project, “Bloody Tale,” a gripping drama that explores the realities of domestic violence and the haunting power of the past. Ogboi Isioma Nancy, who both produced and starred in “Bloody Tale,” shared her motivation for taking on these […] The post Bloody Tale: Ogboi Nancy addresses domestic violence in film appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Every country without morality is a danger to humanity –Nzeako

•Warns influential persons against indiscriminate arrest of citizens with security personnel By Cosmas Omegoh Some influential persons are using the police to arrest and detain fellow citizens – sometimes for as long as they desire. Constitutional lawyer and rights activist, Mr Fred Nzeako, insists the trend impinges on the rights of victims. In this interview, […] The post Every country without morality is a danger to humanity –Nzeako appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Firm commits to promoting, preserving Nigeria’s cultural values

Patrick Anegbe, the managing director and CEO, Intercontinental Distillers Limited, has reiterated the firm’s commitment towards promoting and preserving Nigeria’s read more Firm commits to promoting, preserving Nigeria’s cultural values

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3 h. ago The hidden emotional triggers that drive Nigerian consumer choices

When I tell Nigerians that they don’t actually choose what they buy, I’m typically met with the kind of polite read more The hidden emotional triggers that drive Nigerian consumer choices

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4 h. ago Rotimi Amaechi exclusive: It was rough, tough for me growing up

…Former Rivers governor, ex-minister opens up on life after office • Reveals why he took up another law degree in London   From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has opened up on his life since his exit from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, disclosing […] The post Rotimi Amaechi exclusive: It was rough, tough for me growing up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Easter: Mixed grill as Lagosians celebrate amid economic hardship

By Agatha Emeadi and Christy Anyanwu Easter is here, a season highly revered and celebrated in the same proportion in Christendom. About this time each year, revelers pour out into streets and other places of entertainment to have fun. Some stay at home to celebrate while some others visit their neighbours and relatives to mark […] The post Easter: Mixed grill as Lagosians celebrate amid economic hardship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago 2027: President Tinubu is beatable – Umma Ghetso, 2019 VP candidate, YPP

Says coalition requires accurate political calculation By Daniel Kanu Political activist and former vice presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the 2019 election, Umma Ghetso, in this encounter with Sunday Sun, speaks on the hardship in the country, the coalition politics ahead of 2027 aimed at unseating President Tinubu and the Senators […] The post 2027: President Tinubu is beatable – Umma Ghetso, 2019 VP candidate, YPP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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