1 hour ago Workers’ Day: Farah pushes for better welfare, praises workers’ role in nation

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Farah Dagogo, former House of Representatives member and 2023 Rivers State governorship aspirant, has lauded Nigerian workers for their resilience and commitment to nation-building as they mark International Workers’ Day 2025. In a statement released on Wednesday, Dagogo described workers in public and private sectors as the backbone of Nigeria’s […] The post Workers’ Day: Farah pushes for better welfare, praises workers’ role in nation-building appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Customs Seizes N921bn Drones, Fake Drugs, Others At Lagos Port

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday, announced the seizure of drones, fake, expired and unregistered pharmaceuticals at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The contraband valued at over N921 billion also includes expired food items and other controlled security equipment such as drones and walkie-talkies, among others. Details of the […]

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3 h. ago Lagos to launch waterways taxi services, introduce 70 electric ferries by Q3 2025

By Lukman Olabiyi In a major push to modernize and expand its transportation infrastructure, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence operations of waterway taxi services and deploy 70 electric ferries by the third quarter of 2025. The initiative is part of the broader “Omi Eko” project aimed at transforming Lagos’ inland waterways […] The post Lagos to launch waterways taxi services, introduce 70 electric ferries by Q3 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu on within 24 hours

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to grant businesswoman Aisha read more Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu on within 24 hours

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3 h. ago Nigerian couple Izy, Ibukun Olabode team up for ‘Ayobami’ short film

In a cinematic couple collaboration Olabode Izy, Nigerian filmmaker has teamed up with his wife, Ibukun Olabode, to bring their read more Nigerian couple Izy, Ibukun Olabode team up for ‘Ayobami’ short film

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5 h. ago NPFL: Amapakabo Calls For Focus As Abia Warriors Push For Continental Ticket

Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo has urged his players to focus on securing a top three finish this season. The Umuahia-based club moved to third position on the NPFL table following a 3-1 over Shooting Stars in Umuahia on Sunday. Amakapabo expressed optimism that his team will get the points needed in the remaining […]

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6 h. ago Olamide Teams Up With Wizkid On New Single ‘Kai’, Announces 11th Album Release Date

Award-winning Nigerian rapper Olamide has released a new single titled ‘Kai’, featuring Grammy-winning artist Wizkid. The YBNL boss dropped the eagerly awaited track on streaming platforms on Tuesday. On ‘Kai’, Olamide showcased his trademark fusion of Yoruba and English lyrics, while Wizkid enhances the track with his silky vocals and captivating rhythm. READ MORE: Shallipopi […] The post Olamide Teams Up With Wizkid On New Single ‘Kai’, Announces 11th Album Release Date appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago JustMarkets Launches Improved IB Program Focused on Transparency and Unlimited Growth

Global broker JustMarkets announces the official launch of its updated Introducing Broker (IB) program, which is designed to provide partners read more JustMarkets Launches Improved IB Program Focused on Transparency and Unlimited Growth

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9 h. ago Champions League: Arteta charges Arsenal to fightback in Paris

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has charged his team to deliver a “special” comeback performance in Paris after Ousmane Dembele’s early read more Champions League: Arteta charges Arsenal to fightback in Paris

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9 h. ago Lafarge Africa Shareholders Approve N19.33bn Final Dividend For 2024

Shareholders of Lafarge Africa Plc have approved N19.33 billion final dividend, representing N1.20 per share for the year ended December 31, 2024 They gave their approval at the Company 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. In the 2024 financial result, Lafarge Africa announced a remarkable revenue of N696.76 billion for the 2024 financial […]

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10 h. ago Meningitis: Doctors without borders treats 1,531 patients in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal,Birnin Kebbi   The Medecins Sans Frontieres(MSF) known as Doctors Without Borders has disclosed that about 1,531 patients were handled by their team within five weeks they kicked off their response actions to the outbreak of the meningitis in Kebbi state.   Dr. Sham’un  Abubakar, a Mobile Emergency Coordinator, Kebbi Meningitis Outbreak disclosed this […] The post Meningitis: Doctors without borders treats 1,531 patients in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago 18 varsities get N110bn to improve medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing studies

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N110 billion to 18 universities for the expansion of the medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing studies with a view to improving healthcare manpower production. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the disbursement in Abuja, yesterday, while inaugurating the ministerial committee on TETFund […] The post 18 varsities get N110bn to improve medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing studies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago FIRS orders banks to close unauthorised tax collection accounts

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has instructed all banks in Nigeria to immediately identify and close any tax and levy collection accounts that are not authorised under the agency’s TaxPro Max system. This directive, announced through a public notice issued by the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, and shared with journalists on Monday […] The post FIRS orders banks to close unauthorised tax collection accounts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nigeria to expand primary healthcare centres to 17,000 by 2027

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The federal government plans to increase the number of functional primary healthcare centres (PHCs) nationwide from 1,800 in 2023 to 17,000 by 2027. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, announced this on Tuesday, April 29, in Katsina during the fifth annual delegates meeting and general conference […] The post Nigeria to expand primary healthcare centres to 17,000 by 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Carpooling Team wins N5m in federal public service innovation contest

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Tuesday, April 29, celebrated creativity in the civil service by awarding N12 million to winners of the 5th Annual Federal Public Service Innovation Competition. The Carpooling Team, a group of five civil servants, clinched the top prize of N5 million for their digital carpooling platform designed to […] The post Carpooling Team wins N5m in federal public service innovation contest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago EFCC investigates 30 arrested at Hustle Kingdom fraud school

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have begun investigating 30 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at a “Yahoo” training school, known as Hustle Kingdom (HK), in Benin City. The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, announced on Tuesday that the suspects were […] The post EFCC investigates 30 arrested at Hustle Kingdom fraud school appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Lagos State To Partially Close Oworonshoki Bridge For 110 Days

The Lagos State Government has announced a 110-day partial closure of the Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge to allow for emergency repairs, beginning Tuesday, May 6, and ending Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The project will be executed in eight phases, with works targeting both inbound and outbound sections of the bridge. Phases 1 to 4, from May […] The post Lagos State To Partially Close Oworonshoki Bridge For 110 Days appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago FG introduces zinc rice varieties to improve food, nutrition safety

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced a breakthrough in the quest to improve food and nutrition safety in Nigeria.  read more FG introduces zinc rice varieties to improve food, nutrition safety

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25 h. ago FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat cybercrime, enabling real-time information sharing, coordinated intelligence gathering, and cooperative prosecution. The agreement was formalised on Tuesday in Abuja. Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, described the launch of the Joint Case […] The post FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Thuggery: Forum backs Niger governor Bago’s security measures in the state

Calls for the public support From John Adams Minna The Niger-South Senior Stakeholders’ Forum (NSSF) has thrown it weight behind the recent security measures announced by the state governor Umaru Mohammed Bago with a view to address the incidences of thuggery and youth restiveness in the state. The forum in a statement in Minna on […] The post Thuggery: Forum backs Niger governor Bago’s security measures in the state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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