73 m. ago Makinde vows impartiality in traditional rulership as new Alaafin is crowned

The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to ensure that due process and laid down rules are followed in governing the state. The governor added that his administration would maintain a record of not interfering in traditional institutions and also remain impartial in the process of selecting traditional rulers. Read More

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3 h. ago Rivers Sole Administrator set to repair LGA secretariats burnt down by election protesters

Some local council secretariats in Rivers State were burnt down right at noon by angry mobs protesting against the holding read more Rivers Sole Administrator set to repair LGA secretariats burnt down by election protesters

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6 h. ago Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, today launched Phase 1 of the Kugbo International Market, built by the Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL). She said the market will boost local and national economies through trade and commerce. It will also raise government funds via taxes and […] The post Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago PICTORIAL: Glamour as dignitaries, royals attend Alaafin’s coronation

Dignitaries from across the nation gathered at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday to witness the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I. The historic event drew a distinguished crowd, including President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Read More

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8 h. ago PICTORIAL: Miss Osun Joy Raimi crowned Miss World Nigeria 2025

24-year-old Joy Mojisola Raimi representing Osun State has emerged as the winner of the Miss World Nigeria 2025 title. The founder of the Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. Bruce wrote, “Congratulations to Joy Mojisola Raimi, the 24-year-old representing Osun State, on being crowned Miss World Nigeria 2025! Read More

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9 h. ago Mudiame Varsity Holds 4th Matriculation, Reaffirms Commitment To Excellence

Mudiame University has marked a significant milestone with its fourth matriculation ceremony, welcoming a new set of students into its growing academic community. The event, held at the university’s campus in Irrua, Edo State, showed the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, technological innovation, and societal development. In his address, the Founder and Chancellor of Mudiame […]

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14 h. ago Firm Introduces Safety Tips For Secure Deliveries In Nigeria

Global urban mobility platform inDrive has launched a set of essential safety tips to help Nigerian customers ensure secure and efficient deliveries. This initiative comes as the platform experiences significant growth in the country, with increasing demand for person-to-person (P2P) and business-to-business (B2B) deliveries. The newly introduced safety measures include selecting reputable couriers with good […]

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18 h. ago Confusion as LP factions claim victory after Supreme Court ruling

There was confusion on Friday following the Supreme Court ruling on the leadership of the Labour Party. The Julius Abure-led faction, and the Nenadi Usman-led faction of the party claimed that the Supreme Court ruling validated its leadership. The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which […] The post Confusion as LP factions claim victory after Supreme Court ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago S’Court: LP affirms Abure as chair, NLC, caretaker panel disagree

The battle for the leadership of the Labour Party took a fresh twist on Friday after the Supreme Court set aside an earlier ruling recognising the Anambra convention that ratified the re-election of the Julius Abure’s National Working Committee. In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court set aside the decision of Read More

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20 h. ago How Lagos hospital rejected my pregnant wife, mortuary refused her corpse – Grieving husband

A farmer, Akinbobola Folajimi, shares his painful experience with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about how a hospital in Lagos refused to attend to his pregnant wife, who was in critical condition, because he could not immediately pay a deposit of N500,000 Where are you from? I grew up in Lagos and currently live in Lakowe, but I’m Read More

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21 h. ago I didn’t call out Funke Akindele to chase clout — Ijoba Lande

Comedian and content creator, Ganiyu Morufu, aka Ijoba Lande, has said that the report of him claiming that popular filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele, paid him the sum of N90,000 after one month on set was misconstrued. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he claimed that the video was tampered with. He stated that although Read More

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22 h. ago Niger Delta Sports Festival in steady motion despite minor hiccup

Despite a brief misunderstanding in the Akwa Ibom State camp at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), investigations reveal that the issue stemmed from misinformation and has since been resolved. Athletes, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the situation was quickly addressed, allowing the festival to proceed without further disruption. The incident occurred […] The post Niger Delta Sports Festival in steady motion despite minor hiccup appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Court to hear suit seeking Rivers’ sole administrator removal April 10

The Federal High Court in Abuja has set April 10 as the date to hear a case asking for the removal of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as Sole Administrator of Rivers State. The case, which lists President Bola Tinubu as the first defendant, has been assigned to Justice James Omotosho. Other defendants include the Read More

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23 h. ago VIDEO: Ijoba Lande retracts ₦90K claim, admits Funke Akindele paid him ₦190K

Controversial Nollywood actor Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has backtracked on his earlier claim that celebrated actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele paid him a meagre ₦90,000 for a month’s work on her film set. His initial statement had stirred up a storm online, with many accusing him of trying to smear the Read More

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26 h. ago Group petitions minister over abduction, forced conversion of Christian teenager

A child rights advocacy group, Operation Save Nigerian Children, has petitioned the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, over the alleged abduction and forced conversion of a 16-year-old Christian, Miss Georgia Miracle, in Adamawa State. In the petition signed by the group’s convener, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, on Friday, the organisation called for urgent intervention, citing violations Read More

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30 h. ago Akpabio denies assassination allegation by Natasha, says claim malicious

Set to sue Natasha, Abbo over allegations The Office of the President of the Senate has strongly denied allegations made read more Akpabio denies assassination allegation by Natasha, says claim malicious

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32 h. ago Polio vaccination: Bauchi, UNICEF collaboration targets 556,000 children with 2.5 million doses of vaccines

From Paul Orude, Bauchi   Bauchí State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is is set to vaccinate no fewer than 556,000 unvaccinated children in the state in the forthcoming 2025 nationwide Polio Vaccination campaign slated for April 24.     UNICEF is supporting.the campaign in Bauchi with 2.5m doses of […] The post Polio vaccination: Bauchi, UNICEF collaboration targets 556,000 children with 2.5 million doses of vaccines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Funke Akindele Once Paid Me N90K After 1 Month On Set, Actor Ijoba Lande Recounts

Actor and comedian Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, who is popularly called Ijoba Lande, recounted his disappointing experience working with popular actress and producer Funke Akindele, also called Jenifa. Ijoba Lande narrated that he spent a month working on a movie produced by Akindele at Amen Estate in Lagos, only to be paid N90,000 at the end. […]

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33 h. ago Court vacates existing order as CCII set to elect new officers

Tribune Online Court vacates existing order as CCII set to elect new officers The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has vacated an existing interim injunction that had halted the election of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), which was scheduled to take place today at Ibadan House. Court vacates existing order as CCII set to elect new officers Tribune Online

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34 h. ago African rat breaks record, discovers 109 landmines in Cambodia

A landmine-hunting rat in Cambodia has set a new world record by sniffing out more than 100 mines and pieces of unexploded ordnance, a charity said Friday. Ronin, a giant African pouched rat, has tracked down 109 landmines and 15 other potentially deadly war remnants since his deployment to northern Preah Vihear province in August Read More

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