3 h. ago Fire Guts Popular TikToker’s Shop Hours After Demolition In Kano

A mysterious fire has razed the shop of popular TikTok star Rahama Sa’idu, just hours after officials of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) demolished the front shed of the building during an operation to clear structures encroaching on public pathways along UDB Road in Kano. The incident, which occurred late Thursday […]

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4 h. ago Transcorp Hilton Abuja unveils exciting Easter family offering

As families across Nigeria prepare for the Easter holidays, Transcorp Hilton Abuja is positioning itself as the premier destination for read more Transcorp Hilton Abuja unveils exciting Easter family offering

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8 h. ago NOA, NBS unveil key components of Nigeria’s ongoing GDP rebasing

In a renewed drive to promote transparency and citizen engagement in economic policymaking, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have jointly unveiled the critical elements of Nigeria’s ongoing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebasing exercise. The initiative, presented during a sensitisation event, is aimed at fostering public understanding and inclusivity […] The post NOA, NBS unveil key components of Nigeria’s ongoing GDP rebasing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NAGGW, UNEP, GEF Launch Landmark Project To Restore 5,500 Hectares of Degraded Land

In a strategic move to tackle the twin challenges of desertification and land degradation, the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has unveiled an ambitious project to restore and rehabilitate thousands of hectares of degraded land in Kebbi […]

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11 h. ago MAAUN Founder Hails Kano Gov For Appointing Gwarzo As Sa’adatu Rimi COE Provost

The Founder and President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has hailed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, over his choice of Dr. Kabiru Ahmad Gwarzo as the new Provost of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, in Kano State. The commendation was contained in a statement personally signed by Prof. Gwarzo and released […]

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14 h. ago Windstorm: Delta warns residents against indiscriminate tree felling 

Delta State Government has warned residents of the state against indiscriminate felling of trees, following a devastating windstorm, heavy rainfall, and hailstones that occurred on Tuesday in the Okpe Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Environment, Ejiro Jamani, made this known on Thursday while paying an on-the-spot assessment visit to the Read More

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14 h. ago NNPC Ltd unveils $60bn investment target, 2m bpd oil production

From Adewale Sanyaolu The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced ambitious goals to attract $60 billion in sectoral investment and achieve a daily crude oil production of two million barrels per day (bpd). Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari shared these targets at a townhall meeting held at NNPC Towers in Abuja on […] The post NNPC Ltd unveils $60bn investment target, 2m bpd oil production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. 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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16 h. ago IG unveils police intelligence school in Kwara, advocates modern policing

IThe Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated the newly completed Nigeria Police Intelligence School in Share, Kwara State, marking a major milestone in the Nigeria Police Force’s efforts to enhance intelligence-led policing. According to a press statement made available to newsmen on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the inauguration Read More

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16 h. ago Women minister hails historic female leadership of Anele in Army, Abudu in global media

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a landmark moment for women’s advancement in Nigeria, Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has congratulated Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyinyechi Appolonia on her historic appointment as the Nigerian Army’s Acting Director of Public Relations—the first woman ever to hold the position in the institution’s over 50-year history. The minister also […] The post Women minister hails historic female leadership of Anele in Army, Abudu in global media appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Ekiti: Police arrest two for operating illegal study centre, issuing fake varsity certificates

From Priscilla Ediare Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State police have arrested two men for operating an illegal study centre and issuing fake university certificates to students in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Joseph Eribo, disclosed this to newsmen while unveiling some of the achievements recorded by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) […] The post Ekiti: Police arrest two for operating illegal study centre, issuing fake varsity certificates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago FRSC, NSCDC Mobilize Over 2,000 Officers Across Edo For Easter Festivities

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State have jointly deployed 2,300 personnel to maintain peace and order during the Easter celebration. In separate statements released on Thursday in Benin City, the FRSC Sector Commander, Cyril Mathew, and NSCDC State Commandant, Agun Gbenga, confirmed that […] The post FRSC, NSCDC Mobilize Over 2,000 Officers Across Edo For Easter Festivities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin On Wednesday, April 16, Chief Dan Orbih, South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), intensified the Edo State PDP crisis by donating a new state secretariat at 175 Airport Road, Benin City, and publicly denouncing the Dr Tony Aziegbemi-led Caretaker Committee. Orbih accused the committee of collaborating with […] The post PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Taskforce recovers drugs, cash in Lagos estate, market raids

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Taskforce has arrested 20 individuals in a targeted enforcement operation against illicit drug peddling in Gowon Estate and Egbeda, recovering various substances and cash believed to be proceeds from illegal activities. The raids, which took place on Tuesday, focused on notorious black spots including the 31 Road intersection, Read More

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28 h. ago Killings: Peter Obi hails northern traditional rulers over stance

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has commended the northern traditional rulers for speaking out against renewed killings in parts of the region. Daily Sun reports that the Northern Traditional Ruler’s Council held its 7th Executive Committee Meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday. The traditional rulers came […] The post Killings: Peter Obi hails northern traditional rulers over stance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Ogun unveils mascot, logo and theme song for 2024 National Sports Festival

The Ogun State Government has unveiled the official mascot, logo, and theme song for the upcoming 2024 National Sports Festival, read more Ogun unveils mascot, logo and theme song for 2024 National Sports Festival

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31 h. 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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34 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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38 h. ago Air Peace celebrates first female flyer from remote Abia community

The founder of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has celebrated the first woman to travel by air from Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Ms. Gold Chinyere-Ike. The airline made this known through a statement signed by its Head of Corporate Communication, Ejike Ndiulo, and made available to The PUNCH on Read More

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38 h. ago FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework at a validation workshop in Abuja, signalling a shift from reactive disaster management to proactive flood prevention. The framework leverages early warning systems, community empowerment, and pre-arranged financing to mitigate climate-induced disasters, which impacted over five million Nigerians in 2024. […] The post FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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