10 h. ago Adeleke, Makinde, others PDP leaders arrive Abuja for crucial meeting

Current and former PDP governors gathered at the Bauchi Governor’s Lodge in Abuja on Sunday for an urgent meeting to read more Adeleke, Makinde, others PDP leaders arrive Abuja for crucial meeting

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12 h. ago PICTORIAL: Wike, Allies, Others Storm PDP Govs Meeting In Abuja

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently meeting over the state of the party on Sunday night. The meeting also had in attendance former PDP governors. However, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, arrived at the meeting, which is being held at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge […]

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57 h. ago FG Kicks Off $500m Irrigation, Hydropower Schemes In 17 States

Federal government has launched the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, a $500 million initiative aimed at transforming the country’s irrigation and hydropower sectors. The minister of water resources and sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, who chairs the committee, disclosed this at the inaugural meeting of the project steering committee in Abuja yesterday. Prof. […]

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5 d. ago APC Will Consider Kwankwaso’s Return To Safeguard His Political Career – Ganduje

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said the ruling party might consider welcoming former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into its fold to help revive his dwindling political relevance. Ganduje made the remarks on Tuesday at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, after a closed-door meeting with the Minister […] The post APC Will Consider Kwankwaso’s Return To Safeguard His Political Career – Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Student loan: NELFUND concerned over low participation of students from south

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said it’s concerned with low participation of students from the south-south, south east regions in the students’ loan programme. NELFUND, at a meeting of stakeholders in Abuja, on Monday, said that available data indicated that students in these regions are not indicating interest in the programme, […] The post Student loan: NELFUND concerned over low participation of students from south-south, south east appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Tinubu swears in NASC chairman, commissioners, and permanent secretaries

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu swore in two permanent secretaries, Dr Mukthar Madori and Rafiu Adelana, alongside the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) Chairman, Saviour Enyiekere, and 12 commissioners on Monday, May 5, at 2:12 pm in the State House Council Chamber, Abuja, before the 25th Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Senate President […] The post Tinubu swears in NASC chairman, commissioners, and permanent secretaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago People Who Can’t Settle LP’s Crisis Won’t Be Permitted To Lead Us Into Any Coalition — Abure Insists

Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee, has declared that Labour Party, will not be part of any opposition groups, coming together to form coalition against President Bola Tinubu in 2027 general election. Speaking in a communique after the party’s NEC meeting in Abuja on Friday, Abure said that LP would rather focus on rebuilding and reconciling […] The post People Who Can’t Settle LP’s Crisis Won’t Be Permitted To Lead Us Into Any Coalition — Abure Insists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago “We Made You Governor” – Abure Fires Back At Otti’s Claim Over Control Of LP

Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, on Friday responded to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, accusing him of betrayal and misrepresenting the party’s leadership. Speaking to newsmen after an emergency National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, Abure reminded Otti that his rise to power was only possible because of the Labour Party’s support and sacrifices. […] The post “We Made You Governor” – Abure Fires Back At Otti’s Claim Over Control Of LP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Presents Licence To Isaac Balami Varsity Of Aeronautic As Institution Kicks Off

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially presented the approved licence for the immediate take-off of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had recently approved the university during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. The approval of the university whose licence had been […]

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1 week ago Federal govt presents license to Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management as school kicks off

The National Universities Commission, NUC, has officially presented the approved license for the immediate takeoff of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management. President Tinubu recently approved the university during a Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting held at the State House, Abuja. The approval of the university, whose license had been pending for the past […] The post Federal govt presents license to Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management as school kicks off appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Culture

1 week ago Nigeria to partner with Germany in energy efficiency in building

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has revealed that Nigeria has been considered a key partner under the Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB), by the German Development Corporations (GIZ). Dangiwa made the revelation in a meeting in Abuja with the delegation from the German Development […] The post Nigeria to partner with Germany in energy efficiency in building appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Defection: PDP mulls legal action against Oborevberi, others

•Says APC ‘ll meet its waterloo in 2027 From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) has said it would explore legal action to retrieve its mandate from officials elected on its platform, who have defected to the All Progressives Congress ( APC). The party’s acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, stated this, yesterday, […] The post Defection: PDP mulls legal action against Oborevberi, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement

From Idu Jude Abuja The federal government of Nigeria says it will put up a working committee to address the incessant road accidents on Nigerian roads caused by trailers and tankers. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali inaugurated the committee during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja recently, marking a strategic step toward addressing […] The post Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A recent virtual validation meeting convened by HEIR Women Hub (HWH) exposed critical gaps in Nigeria’s fight against workplace sexual harassment, with research revealing widespread policy non-compliance and systemic failures in enforcement. Supported by the African Women Development Fund (AWDF) under the KASA! Initiative, the meeting united gender advocates, policymakers, and […] The post HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

2 w. 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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2 w. ago Governors meet with Chief of Defence Staff at security briefing

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the 36 states of the Federation, under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), are currently holding an extensive meeting in Abuja ahead of Thursday’s National Executive Council (NEC) session. The primary focus of their discussion is the escalating insecurity in various parts of the country, marked by […] The post Governors meet with Chief of Defence Staff at security briefing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: President Tinubu Issues Fresh Orders, Says ‘Enough Is Enough’

President Bola Tinubu has issued fresh directives to Nigeria’s top security and intelligence chiefs, declaring that the persistent wave of violence in parts of the country must come to an end, stating firmly: “Enough is enough.” The President made the declaration during a high-level security meeting held on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The […]

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2 w. ago Top Sports, Business, Govt Officials For Maiden Sports Meet Nigeria Conference In Abuja

The inaugural Sports Meet Nigeria Conference is set to hold on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the prestigious Cubana Hotel in Jabi, Abuja. This high-impact event aims to bring together sports business professionals, investors, marketers, broadcasters, media and public relations experts, as well as sports and social entrepreneurs, administrators, and leaders from key industries to […]

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3 w. ago Agricultural Commodity Associations Unite To Boost Food Security

The leadership of various Agricultural Commodity Associations in Nigeria convened in Abuja for their inaugural joint meeting, where they reaffirmed their commitment to advancing food security and national development through strategic collaboration. The high-level meeting over the weekend brought together key stakeholders nationwide, including Engr. Aminu Muhammad, President of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria […]

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3 w. ago New NNPCL boss targets 3m barrels daily, $60bn investment by 2030

The new Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr Bayo Ojulari, has met with the company’s staff, pledging to pursue its bold ambitions and transform NNPCL into a source of pride for all Nigerians. In a town hall meeting held at the NNPCL Towers in Abuja, Ojulari said it was a huge honour and Read More

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