3 h. ago Chief Kanran just completed acting in one of my projects – Femi Adebayo mourns late veteran

By John Ogunsemore Ace Nollywood actor and producer, Femi Adebayo has mourned the death of senior colleague, Segun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran. It was learnt that Chief Kanran died in a Lagos hospital on Friday after a brief illness, three days to his 70th birthday. Revealing that Chief Kanran just completed acting in […] The post Chief Kanran just completed acting in one of my projects – Femi Adebayo mourns late veteran appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Gusau commends pace of work on NFF/FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has praised the contractors working on the NFF-FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches for the pace of work on the project, which groundbreaking ceremony was done on 18th March this year. On an inspection of the site, which is located opposite the NFF […] The post Gusau commends pace of work on NFF/FIFA Players’ hostel and new training pitches appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has lamented that Nigeria continues to suffer from institutional neglect and policy somersaults. He also expressed concern over poor implementation of government efforts, saying the nation is yet to address key structural and administrative challenges. He made the remarks on Friday, while speaking at the Nigerian Academy of Letters […] The post Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s FDI declines amidst Tinubu’s gallivanting, uncoordinated reforms – Obi

By Chinelo Obogo Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has continued to decline despite multiple trips abroad by President Bola Tinubu. Obi who posted on his verified X handle stated that while the President, Ministers, and other government officials continue their “global gallivanting” in search […] The post Nigeria’s FDI declines amidst Tinubu’s gallivanting, uncoordinated reforms – Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Otti lauds Tinubu, NASS, others over $125m Islamic Bank loan for Abia

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has lauded President Bola Tinubu and members of the National Assembly for making it possible for Abia to receive a loan of $125m from Islamic Bank (IsDB), for the execution of strategic projects in the state. Others on the Governor’s thank you list include the Minister of Finance […] The post Otti lauds Tinubu, NASS, others over $125m Islamic Bank loan for Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a critical roundtable focused on implementing the Zaria Declaration on Strengthening Local Governance and Empowering Traditional Institutions, key stakeholders have issued an urgent call for the National Assembly to take immediate legislative action on constituency projects. They emphasised the pressing need to establish a robust legal framework to regulate constituency […] The post Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago ‘Rescue Kidnapped Seminarians’, Edo Bishop Tells Tinubu, Security Agencies

A viral video shows two young children clutching a human skull, crying, and pleading for their release while surrounded by gun-wielding men. The post ‘Rescue Kidnapped Seminarians’, Edo Bishop Tells Tinubu, Security Agencies appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Parents Defending Pastor Arrested For Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP

The pastor identified as Ifediorah Joseph was arrested by the police for flogging children during a “spiritual cleansing” exercise. The post Parents Defending Pastor Arrested For Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago FG assures sustained developmental projects execution in South

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to sustain the execution of developmental projects in the South-East region. The Minister read more FG assures sustained developmental projects execution in South-East

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20 h. ago FG approaves $125m Islamic Development Bank’s loan for Abia infrastructure projects

Federal Government has approved $125 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) financing facility for Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. The read more FG approaves $125m Islamic Development Bank’s loan for Abia infrastructure projects

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22 h. ago Ogun: Women affairs commissioner raises alarm over rising cases of child abuse

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Mrs. Motunrayo Adeleye, has expressed concerns over the rising cases of child abuse in the state. Adeleye, while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, shortly after the Children Parliament Session held at the floor of the state […] The post Ogun: Women affairs commissioner raises alarm over rising cases of child abuse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Plateau Trains Stakeholders In Alternative Conflict Resolution

Plateau State MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and the Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), with support from the Government of Sweden through the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has held a two-day capacity-building workshop on Collaborative and Alternative Dispute Resolution (CDR/ADR). LEADERSHIP Friday reports that the  programme was held under the project “Improving Access to Women’s Housing, Land and […]

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24 h. ago Ndigbo have no excuse to lack relevance, respect in Nigeria – Okorie

From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu Pioneer National Chairman and founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has said that Ndigbo have no excuse to lack relevance and well deserved respect in Nigeria. He said the Igbo nation has been blessed by God with a huge population and enviable geographical spread, which had […] The post Ndigbo have no excuse to lack relevance, respect in Nigeria – Okorie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Procurement Professionals Blame Quacks For Substandard Projects

The Association of Procurement Professionals of Nigeria (APPON) has blamed the engagement of unqualified persons or quacks in the procurement and supply chain management for substandard projects across the country, such as failed roads and collapsed buildings. The president of APPON Dr Emem Kanico, disclosed this at the 5th Annual National Conference of the association,  […]

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25 h. ago Obi to Tinubu: You’re not a tourist but president of troubled nation

Peter Obi, Labour Party LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has reiterated what he described as “the apparent indifference read more Obi to Tinubu: You’re not a tourist but president of troubled nation

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29 h. ago “Subsidy Removal Has Helped Me Fulfil Campaign Promises To Enugu People” – Gov Mbah

Enugu Governor Peter Mbah on Thursday credited the Federal Government’s subsidy removal for funding state infrastructure projects. The Governor made the declaration at the Government House, Enugu, during a courtesy visit by a Federal Government delegation led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. The visit was part of activities lined up […] The post “Subsidy Removal Has Helped Me Fulfil Campaign Promises To Enugu People” – Gov Mbah appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Fatoyinbo Apologises Over ‘No Money’ Comment About CAC’s Ayo Babalola

Fatoyinbo had in a viral clip labelled Babalola as “anointed” but claimed that “all the grace just went like that” because the preacher “had no money” and asked, “Where are his children?”  The post Fatoyinbo Apologises Over ‘No Money’ Comment About CAC’s Ayo Babalola appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 h. ago TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has expressed commitment to addressing the issue of abandoned and uncompleted projects in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions Echono, an architect, spoke on Thursday at the commissioning ceremony of a world-class International Conference Centre (ICC) at Bayero University, Kano. He disclosed […] The post TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Anambra guber: Obi leads LP guber campaign as Moghalu inaugurates 21 LG campaign council

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Against fears that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, may have dumped his party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), it has been made official that he is leading the gubernatorial campaign of the party’s candidate, Chief George Moghalu. Obi had attended the campaign of the ADC […] The post Anambra guber: Obi leads LP guber campaign as Moghalu inaugurates 21 LG campaign council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Police Arrest Rivers Pastor Over Disturbing Child ‘Cleansing’ Ritual, Parents Back Cleric

One of the parents told journalists that the children were undergoing a harmless spiritual exercise. The post Police Arrest Rivers Pastor Over Disturbing Child ‘Cleansing’ Ritual, Parents Back Cleric appeared first on Channels Television.

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