82 m. ago Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A powerful rainstorm struck the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Saturday, April 26, causing extensive damage to facilities and properties worth millions of naira. The heavy rainfall, coupled with strong winds, devastated the camp’s infrastructure. An anonymous source at the […] The post Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Victor Osimhen’s Man United move in doubt over fresh wage demands

Victor Osimhen’s proposed summer move to Manchester United is unlikely to materialise due to fresh wage disputes. BusinessDay earlier reported read more Victor Osimhen’s Man United move in doubt over fresh wage demands

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25 h. ago Gov Radda Warns Corps Members Against Cultism, Religious Intolerance

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has warned newly registered members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to steer clear of cultism, political activities, and religious intolerance throughout their service year. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, during the Batch A, Stream 1 orientation exercise, Governor Radda […]

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26 h. ago Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has officially declared open the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orientation course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Idris, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Nura Bala Fingila, who also serves as the Chairman of the State NYSC Governing […] The post Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago BAT Marketing Nigeria Gets Award For Commitment To Diversity, Equity

BAT Marketing Nigeria has been recognised with an award for its commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its operations and workplace culture. The award was received from Commonwealth Businesswomen Africa (CBW-Africa) held at the 2025 CBW-Africa Summit, which took place in Lagos. Head of Business Communication and Sustainability, BAT West and Central […]

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31 h. ago Minimum Wage: SDP Chieftain Urges Workers To Hold AMAC Chair Accountable

An aspirant for Abuja Municipal Area Council Chairman under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Obinna Simon has called on the area council teachers and workers to utilize their voter cards and hold the current area council chairmen in FCT accountable for refusing to implement the N70,000 minimum wage. Dr. Simon emphasized that the current […]

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36 h. ago Gov. Alia Reassures Corps Members Of Safety Amidst Security Challenges In Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has reassured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state of their safety amidst ongoing security concerns in northern Nigeria. In a statement made on Friday through the Commissioner for Youth, Sports Development, and Creativity, Terkimbi Ikyange, the governor emphasised that his administration is taking measures […] The post Gov. Alia Reassures Corps Members Of Safety Amidst Security Challenges In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Insufficient To Cover Basic Living Costs – NLC President

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised serious concerns about the financial burden workers are facing in the country, particularly in relation to electricity tariffs and the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero, in a statement on Friday, highlighted the stark reality that workers are now paying more for electricity than their […] The post Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Insufficient To Cover Basic Living Costs – NLC President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Polio: Bauchi govt, UNICEF, partners flag off 2025 immunisation campaign

 Receives 2.5 million doses of Novel Oral Polio vaccine(NOPV) Engages 160 Monitors From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)  and partners  on Friday flagged off the 2025  polio Immunization Campaign slated for April 24 to 30, 2025 to vaccinate all  zero-dose children under the age of […] The post Polio: Bauchi govt, UNICEF, partners flag off 2025 immunisation campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Intel reports $0.19 loss per share despite growth in AI, foundry businesses

Intel Corporation reported a net loss of $0.19 per share in the first quarter of 2025, highlighting ongoing challenges in read more Intel reports $0.19 loss per share despite growth in AI, foundry businesses

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50 h. ago Africa Re grows profit to $132bn on market expansion, new business acquisition

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) in the 2024 financial year recorded a Gross Written Premium of $ 1.214 billion, read more Africa Re grows profit to $132bn on market expansion, new business acquisition

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54 h. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike

• As nurses, teachers protest PHC closure, demand N70,000 minimum wage From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday held an emergency meeting with the chairmen of the Area Councils to address the ongoing strike by the primary school teachers over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the new […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Abia: 25,000 APGA members defect to SDP, boosting party’s 2027 prospects

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Over 25,000 members of a faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) from 184 wards in Abia State have defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The defectors, led by Azubuike Peter Chijioke, were received by SDP National Chairman Shehu Gabam in Abuja. Gabam welcomed the group, stating their defection […] The post Abia: 25,000 APGA members defect to SDP, boosting party’s 2027 prospects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago FCT nurses, primary school teachers protest PHC shutdown, demand N70,000 minimum wage

FCT nurses, primary school teachers, and Area Council workers in the Federal Capital Territory have staged a protest at the read more FCT nurses, primary school teachers protest PHC shutdown, demand N70,000 minimum wage

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62 h. ago 2027: More Opposition Govs ‘ll Join APC, Ganduje Says At Meeting With Kano NNPP Defectors

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Thursday, said the ruling party was expecting the defection of more governors from the opposition into its fold in the build-up to the 2027 general election. Ganduje spoke when he formally received some defectors from the Kano State chapter of the […]

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62 h. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over teachers’ strike, PHC closures

Nurses, teachers protest, demand N70,000 minimum wage Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike held an emergency meeting with Area Council chairmen on Thursday to address the ongoing primary school teachers’ strike over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 federal minimum wage. The strike, led by the Nigeria Union […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over teachers’ strike, PHC closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago NLC Shuts Down Wike’s Office, Demands N70,000 Minimum Wage For Area Council Workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday, staged a dramatic protest at the office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, demanding the immediate implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage for workers of the six Area Councils in the Territory. Hundreds of placard-carrying workers, including teachers and health professionals, marched from […]

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69 h. ago FG, CREDICORP launch N5bn solar initiative to empower women nationwide

The federal government, through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), has launched a N5 billion clean energy initiative aimed at providing affordable access to solar home systems for women across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. Themed “PowerHer 774 – End Energy Poverty for Women,” the project aims at enabling women to access local renewable energy […] The post FG, CREDICORP launch N5bn solar initiative to empower women nationwide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago “No Southern State Will Oppose Tinubu In 2027 Election” – Joe Igbokwe

  A prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will receive widespread backing from the southern region of Nigeria in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, Igbokwe asserted that Tinubu’s re-election bid will enjoy unanimous support across the South, regardless of the […] The post “No Southern State Will Oppose Tinubu In 2027 Election” – Joe Igbokwe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Portable Acquires Ford F150, Says Burna Boy’s N20m Boosted Purchase

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has splashed millions on a brand-new Ford F150 truck, just days after receiving a generous N20 million gift from Grammy-winning star Burna Boy. Portable, who recently defeated Speed Darlington in a celebrity boxing match in Lagos, revealed on Wednesday via Instagram that the money he received from Burna contributed to the […] The post Portable Acquires Ford F150, Says Burna Boy’s N20m Boosted Purchase appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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