27 h. ago NPFL: Nasarawa Utd players get N3.3m reward after victory over Plateau Utd

Nasarawa United players have been rewarded with N3.5m for the matchday 33 victory over Plateau United. Governor Abdullahi Sule and the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Kwanta Yakubu, doled out the cash gift to the players after the game on Sunday. The announcement of the cash gift is contained in a statement signed Read More

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28 h. ago Nigeria to build productive trade alliances with US – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has assured the United States’ Government of Nigeria’s readiness to build a productive trade alliance based on read more Nigeria to build productive trade alliances with US – Tinubu

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42 h. ago Plateau, Benue govs must unite to defeat rampaging terrorists – MBF

The Middle Belt Forum has called on the governors of Plateau and Benue states to unite and develop strategies to defend their people against rampaging terrorists. This is even as a former Military Governor of Plateau State, Rear Admiral Bitrus Atukum (retd.) has criticised the federal government’s approach to addressing insecurity in the state, saying Read More

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69 h. ago Federal Gov’t Dismisses Targeted Persecution Of Nigerian Christians

The federal government has refuted a report by the United States Embassy in Abuja, claiming that Christians in Nigeria have been systematically targeted for extermination and other forms of persecution by fundamentalist Islamists in the country. Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, in a statement on Friday, descibed the report as […]

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3 d. ago FG set to construct 100 housing units each in 774 LGAs with Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme

The Federal Government is set to begin the construction of 100 housing units in each of the country’s 774 local read more FG set to construct 100 housing units each in 774 LGAs with Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme

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3 d. ago Abia APC stakeholders settle differences, vow to deliver Tinubu, win 2027 State guber ticket 

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Hitherto disunited stakeholders of All Progressives Congress (APC) Abia State chapter, have agreed to come under one umbrella as a united family to deliver President Bola Tinubu and wrest power from Governor Alex Otti-led Labour Party (LP) government in the 2027 general election. Those in attendance at the stakeholders’ meeting held […] The post Abia APC stakeholders settle differences, vow to deliver Tinubu, win 2027 State guber ticket  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups

By Zika Bobby Transform West Africa, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the United Kingdom government, and EY, has awarded £500,000 in grant funding to five West African enterprises focused on circularity and regenerative agriculture. These grantees were recognised and celebrated at an event last night hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. […] The post Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Dickson decries Benue, Plateau killings, seeks ban on open grazing

The former governor of Bayelsa, Seriake Dickson, has condoled with Benue and Plateau governors over the recent killings in their states. The former governor of Bayelsa described the incidents as “dastardly and callous” attacks on innocent lives. Dickson, who stated this in a statement on Thursday, said that several states, including Benue, Plateau, and Zamfara, Read More

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5 d. ago US tariff: FG targets 250 export markets, backs exporters to maximise AfCFTA

By Merit Ibe                                               ibe.merit@yahoo.com  In response to the United States’ 14 per cent tariff slam on Nigeria, the federal government, through the Ministry of Trade and Investment is setting its sights on […] The post US tariff: FG targets 250 export markets, backs exporters to maximise AfCFTA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Jigawa warns against diverting food for malnourished children

The Jigawa State Government has issued a warning to health workers against diverting Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food meant for malnourished children. The government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund, had been working to combat malnutrition through the provision of RUTF to treat children with severe cases of malnutrition across the 27 local government areas Read More

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5 d. ago Buhari urges APC governors to prioritise citizens in governance

Appreciates Tinubu for renovating his Kaduna home By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Former President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a focus on citizens in governance. He spoke during a meeting with the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) at his Kaduna home. The visit, led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, showed unity in the All Progressives Congress […] The post Buhari urges APC governors to prioritise citizens in governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Sen Dickson consoles Benue, Plateau people, renews call for ranching to end killings

Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has renewed his call for the Federal Government to fast-track ranching as a solution to perennial farmers-herders clashes across the country. His position is contained in a condolence message to the governments and people of Benue and Plateau over the most recent killings in the States. “The time has come for […] The post Sen Dickson consoles Benue, Plateau people, renews call for ranching to end killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Anambra: Labour’s Moghalu seeks backing of party leaders, lawmakers

By Sola Ojo, Abuja Dr George Moghalu, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the Anambra State governorship election, has pledged to unite party leaders in his bid to win and bring Anambra into the LP fold. He made the promise on Tuesday while receiving his Certificate of Return at the LP National Headquarters in Abuja. […] The post Anambra: Labour’s Moghalu seeks backing of party leaders, lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago N’Delta group protests in London, seeks investigation into oil facility guard’s death

Niger Delta environmental activists based in the United Kingdom have called on the Federal Government to ensure justice for a coordinator with Tantita Security Services Limited, Ikerete Udo, who was reportedly killed while on duty protecting oil facilities in the region. The activists, under the umbrella of the Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition, staged a Read More

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7 d. ago Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has promised to tackle fake support groups across the state. Prince Clement Asanye, Special Assistant to the Governor on APC Support Groups Matters, shared this in Calabar. He said the government knows these groups pretend to be supporters. Yet, their actions harm peace, stability, and unity […] The post Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Akpabio Vs Natasha: Group Tackles Senate President’s Aide Over Botched Solidarity Rally

Stakeholders of a foremost socio-cultural organisation, Ukpum Ete Unity Association (UEUA), in the Ikot Abasi local government area of Akwa Ibom State, have condemned what they described as denigrating remarks against the group by Mr.Jackson Udom, the media aide to the Senate President, over the botched rally in solidarity with Senator Godswill Akpabio in the […]

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8 d. ago Benue Insecurity: Disregard weaponization, unite to surmount challenges, Onjeh urges indigenes

Comrade Daniel Onjeh, APC candidate for Benue South Senatorial District, has urged the people of Benue State to unite against rising insecurity and support Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration. Emphasizing that insecurity thrives in division, Onjeh urged the people of Benue, especially the Idomas, to remain steadfast in their support for the Alia administration. In a […] The post Benue Insecurity: Disregard weaponization, unite to surmount challenges, Onjeh urges indigenes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago UNIDO, Federal Gov’t Sign Pact To Promote Nigeria’s Industrial Development

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Federal Government  have signed a 4 -year Programme Country Partnership (PCP) Flagship Strategy (2024 – 2028) to support the government of Nigeria in promoting and accelerating inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Nigeria. The historic pact was signed between UNIDO and   the Federal Ministry of Budget and […]

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9 d. ago 2027: Promoters Of North Central Presidency Consult Critical Stakeholders

Two years to the 2027 general election, a coalition under the auspices of North Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM) has intensified its advocacy for the country’s presidency to be ceded to the North Central geopolitical zone. Consequently, the coalition has held high-level consultations with prominent figures in the zone comprising Niger, Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kwara […]

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9 d. ago China asks US to reverse wrongful imposition of reciprocal tariffs 

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja   The Chinese Government, has called on the United States Government to correct its wrongful imposition of reciprocal tariffs.           The United States had in an executive order issued on April 2, 2025, announced that it will impose reciprocal tariffs on its major trading partners, including 34-percent […] The post China asks US to reverse wrongful imposition of reciprocal tariffs  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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