56 m. ago Medical lab scientists urge Tinubu to implement National Health Act

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, on Wednesday, called on the Federal Government to ensure the full implementation of the National Health Act 2014 to address health challenges across the country and combat quackery in the profession. The National President of AMLSN, Dr Uche Odionyenma, made the call during a press conference in Read More

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59 m. ago Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, says UK Supreme Court

By Seyi Babalola The UK Supreme Court has declared that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act mean a biological woman and biological sex, in a triumph for gender-critical activists. Five judges of the UK Supreme Court unanimously found that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not […] The post Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, says UK Supreme Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 m. ago Diri hails ANAN over donation of research centre to Bayelsa varsity

Says take-off of Accountancy College on course From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa governor, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the Association of Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) for the donation of a research centre, ANAN Accounting Research Centre, to the University of Africa, Toru-Orua in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Diri noted that […] The post Diri hails ANAN over donation of research centre to Bayelsa varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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71 m. ago Federal Gov’t Launches Action Plan To Tackle Flood, Climate Disasters

As the rainy season sets in with its attendant torrential downpour, the federal government has taken proactive steps to prevent flooding through strategic measures to enhance disaster preparedness and risk management across the country. To this effect, Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework, designed to shift disaster management from reactive […]

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74 m. ago How insurance companies can be resilient through economic headwinds – Chizoba Ehiogu

Insurance companies need to embrace strategic, customer-centric, and operational reforms to withstand Nigeria’s challenging economic terrain. This was the submission read more How insurance companies can be resilient through economic headwinds – Chizoba Ehiogu

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81 m. ago Two months after, group demands justice for murdered Osun council chair

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Two months after the killing of the chairman of Irewole Local Government, Osun State, Remi Abass, a sociopolitical group, The Osun West Majiyagbe Ambassadors (TOWMA), called for the arrest and prosecution of the killers. Noting that the killing of Abass was a deliberate attempt to destabilise the growing demand for the […] The post Two months after, group demands justice for murdered Osun council chair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago Senator Imasuen meets constituents in Edo South, calls for transparency in governance

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, Senator Neda Imansuen, has emphasized the importance of transparency in governance during a town hall meeting in Idogbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. He explained that he decided to meet his constituents and consult with various groups in Edo […] The post Senator Imasuen meets constituents in Edo South, calls for transparency in governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations and democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The pan-Nigerian socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it describes as the systematic “destructuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a strongly worded statement signed by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, Afenifere expressed alarm at […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations and democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Dangiwa threatens to blacklist developers over substandard projects

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has issued a stern warning to developers handling Renewed Hope Housing Projects across the country, urging them to ensure timely delivery and strict adherence to quality standards. Speaking during a status review meeting with developers on ongoing housing projects in several […] The post Dangiwa threatens to blacklist developers over substandard projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Building Collapse: Institute calls for domestication of building code in States

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Taraba State Chapter of Nigerian Institute of Building (NIB) has called for the domestication and full implementation of the National Building Code (NBC) in all the states of the Federation as a means of checking incessant collapse of buildings in the country.  The state Chairman of the Institute Dr Ayuba […] The post Building Collapse: Institute calls for domestication of building code in States appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Explainer: What to know about NISO, TSP following TCN unbundling

The unbundling of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in 2024 gave rise to the read more Explainer: What to know about NISO, TSP following TCN unbundling

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2 h. ago Plateau killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing, asks communities to activate vigilance groups

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and transportation of cattle after 7 pm in strategic moves to curtail incessant killings in the state. The governor has also resolved to immediately activate community vigilante to to work in synergy with conventional security to check armed banditry and all forms […] The post Plateau killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing, asks communities to activate vigilance groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Disregard fraudulent messages in circulation – JAMB tells students 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) wishes to inform the public particularly candidates that registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) about the circulation of false, misleading, and criminal messages targeting the candidates. JAMB spokesman, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, on Wednesday, informed the candidates that the messages […] The post Disregard fraudulent messages in circulation – JAMB tells students  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FG committee’s exclusion of NAMDA in renegotiation, threat to peace in varsities, union warns

By Gabriel Dike The National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has petitioned the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, over the exclusion of the union in renegotiation of the 2009 agreement. In a protest letter signed by NAMDA National President, Dr. Nosa Orhue and the acting Secretary General, Dr. Abdulrahman Shehu, warned that […] The post FG committee’s exclusion of NAMDA in renegotiation, threat to peace in varsities, union warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Korean Intelligence Service Hails NDLEA On Arrest Of Wanted Drug Baron, Seeks Extradition Of Suspect

The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (NIS) has commended Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for its exceptional effort and professionalism in apprehending a wanted 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff whose 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world, was […]

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4 h. ago FG to announce measures to cushion Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, soon, as Cutix bags NASME award

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Federal Government has reacted to the United States (US) tariff imposition on imported goods, saying that it will soon announce a number of schemes to absorb the shock the tariff would cause. Speaking when Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) honoured the Chief Executive Officer of Cutix Plc, Ijeoma […] The post FG to announce measures to cushion Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, soon, as Cutix bags NASME award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago BREAKING: Army appoints Anaele, first female officer as acting spokesperson

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anaele, as the new acting Director, Army Public Relations. The appointment takes effect from April 22, 2025. Anaele, who is the first female officer to be appointed army public relations officer, takes over from Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. Details later… The post BREAKING: Army appoints Anaele, first female officer as acting spokesperson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago BREAKING: Army appoints Anele, first female officer as acting spokesperson

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, as the new acting Director, Army Public Relations. The appointment takes effect from April 22, 2025. Anele, who is the first female officer to be appointed army public relations officer, takes over from Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. Details later… The post BREAKING: Army appoints Anele, first female officer as acting spokesperson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tambuwal condemns Plateau killings, urges swift federal action

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has condemned in strong terms the latest round of violent attacks in Plateau State, describing them as “cruel, unjustified, and intolerable.” In a statement posted via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the former Speaker of the House […] The post Tambuwal condemns Plateau killings, urges swift federal action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Lagos State to establish $150m lithium battery assembly plant in Lekki, renewable energy university 

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja In view of the irregular supply of electricity which has crippled businesses in Lagos State, the governor, Babatunde Sanwo Olu has promised to establish a $150 million Lithium Battery Assembly Plant at Lekki Free Trade Zone. He also vowed to set up a Renewable Energy University to boost local skills and […] The post Lagos State to establish $150m lithium battery assembly plant in Lekki, renewable energy university  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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