8 h. ago Intense heat triggers explosions at Army barracks in Maiduguri

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The Military has blamed excessive heat as being responsible for the midnight explosions at the ammunition storage facilities in the Army barracks in Maiduguri. Anxiety gripped residents of the area, as heavy sounds of explosion from Giwa Barracks of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri, reverberated across the city at about 11:30pm […] The post Intense heat triggers explosions at Army barracks in Maiduguri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Oyebanji inaugurates Ekiti dashboard to track projects, efficiency

…restates commitment to transparency, accountability Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has inaugurated a Strategic Pillar Monitoring System (SPMS), tagged read more Oyebanji inaugurates Ekiti dashboard to track projects, efficiency

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17 h. ago May Day: Okpebholo Raises Minimum Wage For Edo Workers To N75,000

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on Thursday increased the minimum wage for Edo State workers from N70, 000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. Governor Okpebholo made the announcement while delivering his May Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State capital. While appreciating the contributions of […]

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19 h. ago Edo govt approves ₦75,000 minimum wage, effective immediately

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state, effective immediately as of Thursday, May 1, 2025. The announcement, made during a Workers’ Day address in Benin City, marks an increase from the ₦70,000 minimum wage implemented by the previous administration under […] The post Edo govt approves ₦75,000 minimum wage, effective immediately appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Tech University Targets 1m Enrollments, Opens Lagos Study Center To Bridge Access Gap

Miva Open University has inaugurated its Lagos Study Center with an ambitious target of reaching 1 million students in the coming years, a bold stride toward reshaping Nigeria’s higher education landscape. The launch marks a critical milestone in the university’s mission to expand access to quality tertiary education, as it addresses the glaring gap left […]

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25 h. ago Tinubu To Unveil Landmark Agricultural Mechanisation Centre In Katsina Friday 

In a bold and transformative stride towards redefining the agricultural landscape of Northern Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu will on Friday, May 2, inaugurate the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre—a monumental facility poised to revolutionise farming practices and fortify food security in the region. Standing as a gleaming symbol of innovation and promise along the Tashar […]

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33 h. ago Adani Care Foundation lights up Ezeagu with free medical care, food aid

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu   It was a day of joy and celebration at Amube Evuazu autonomous community in Obeleagu Umana, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as over 500 less privileged residents benefited from a free medical outreach and food support initiative organized by the Adani Care Foundation. The event, which was held […] The post Adani Care Foundation lights up Ezeagu with free medical care, food aid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago ‘Enugu first international marathon will be thrilling, unforgettable’

    What appears a landmark event in Nigeria is about to take place this weekend, as Enugu State makes history by hosting its first-ever international marathon. The Enugu City Marathon, a World Athletics-certified event, which hold on May 3, 2025, aims to establish itself as the largest road race in the history of southeastern […] The post ‘Enugu first international marathon will be thrilling, unforgettable’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Edo: Okpebholo vows to eradicate cultism, kidnappers with building demolitions

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned landlords that his administration will demolish buildings linked to criminal activities, including kidnapping, cultism, and rituals, to ensure a crime-free state. Speaking during the demolition of a building in Benin City’s Ogheghe area, used for internet fraud and kidnapping, Okpebholo expressed dismay, stating, “I […] The post Edo: Okpebholo vows to eradicate cultism, kidnappers with building demolitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Cultism War: Okpebholo Warns Landlords Against Housing Cultists, Kidnappers

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has warned landlords in the state, threatening that his administration will not hesitate to demolish buildings linked to criminal activities such as kidnapping, cultism, and rituals. Okpebholo gave the warning while personally supervising the demolition of a building located in the Ogheghe area of Benin City linked to criminal […]

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38 h. ago Adeola shares plan to end Ogun West’s governorship jinx in 2027

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, has outlined strategies for the district to produce Ogun State’s governor in 2027, ending a 49-year exclusion. Speaking at the inauguration of the Yewa Think-Tank’s (YTT) secretariat, ‘Yewa Unity House’, in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, Adeola stressed that unity and […] The post Adeola shares plan to end Ogun West’s governorship jinx in 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Education Minister Presents Provisional Licences To 11 New Varsities

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa presented provisional licences to 11 newly approved private universities on Wednesday in Abuja. The universities include City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State; University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State; Eranova University, Mabushi, FCT; Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun Annex; and Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State. Others are Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, […]

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41 h. ago Ebonyi tackles unemployment with construction of industry city

Francis Nwifuru has initiated the construction of an industrial city to address the rising unemployment rate in the state. read more Ebonyi tackles unemployment with construction of industry city

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43 h. ago Japa: Federal Gov’t Launches N110bn Fund To Upgrade Medical Schools

In a move to address the escalating exodus of Nigerian healthcare professionals popularly dubbed the “japa” wave, the Federal Government has launched a N110 billion intervention fund aimed at revitalising medical education infrastructure across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Ministerial Monitoring Committee on TETFund High Impact Intervention Projects in Abuja, […]

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45 h. ago Chelsea, Man Utd, Others Set Sights On Ademola Lookman As Atalanta Winger Poised For Move

In a sensational transfer story brewing in the heart of Europe, it has been reported that four of the Premier League’s elite clubs – Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Newcastle United – are locked in a fierce battle for the signature of Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. The 26-year-old Nigerian international has been in exceptional form […]

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47 h. ago ‘Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Will Put Nigeria On Right Trajectory’

A non-governmental organisation, the City Boy Movement (CBM), has supported President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying they will help transform Nigeria. Speaking in Lagos at the stakeholders engagement for Lagos Youth tagged, ‘Understanding President Bola Tinubu renewed hope initiatives,’ the director general, CBM, Hon. Ishola Shoga, urged Nigerians to exercise patience as the reforms were […]

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48 h. ago Okpebholo Begins Demolition Of Properties Linked To Kidnappers, Cultists

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has launched a bold initiative to combat criminal activities in the state by targeting properties linked to kidnappers and cultists. This crackdown began with the demolition of a residential duplex in Benin City, which had been associated with heinous crimes, including kidnapping and organ harvesting. In a statement issued […] The post Okpebholo Begins Demolition Of Properties Linked To Kidnappers, Cultists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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50 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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50 h. ago Court Martial Sentences Soldier To Death By Hanging For Killing Girlfriend

A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the Headquarters, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu has sentenced a soldier, Private Adamu Mohammed, to death by hanging and another, Private Abubakar Yusuf, to 10 years imprisonment. Private Adamu was tried for killing his girlfriend, Hauwa Ali, in April 2024. A statement by the acting deputy director of […]

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53 h. ago Governor Namadi Transforming Jigawa Into A Health Tourism Hub

“Our main goal is to expand access to basic healthcare services for every Jigawa citizen and ensure no one dies due to unaffordable medical bills. To achieve this, we will collaborate with reliable partners within and outside the state,’ said Governor Malam Umar Namadi. From his inaugural speech, Governor Namadi declared his commitment to revitalising […]

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