2 h. ago UPDATED: Rivers administrator defies court order, appoints council bosses

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has announced the appointment of administrators in the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. They include, Mr Okroiyobi Animiete (Abua/Odual), Mr Goodluck M. Ihenacho (Ahoada East), Mr. Promise Jacob (Ahoada West), Dr Tamunotonye Peters (Akuku Toru), Surveyor Atajit Francis (Andoni), Barrister […] The post UPDATED: Rivers administrator defies court order, appoints council bosses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NLC warns Abure to step aside, asks INEC to enforce Supreme Court ruling on LP leadership

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja   The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged Julius Abure to respect the recent Supreme Court ruling that nullified his tenure as National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), warning that any defiance of the judgment amounts to a grave affront to the rule of law. In a statement signed by […] The post NLC warns Abure to step aside, asks INEC to enforce Supreme Court ruling on LP leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago SEDC Will Check South East Infrastructure Deficit, Marginalisation – APC Chieftain

An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Abia State, Chidi Ogbulafor has said the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) would check infrastructure deficit and marginalisation of the zone. Ogbulafor made the assertion yesterday while speaking to journalists in Umuahia, the state capital, applauding President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the […]

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10 h. ago Governor Of The Year Award: Celebrating Namadi’s Leadership Style

The prestigious LEADERSHIP Governor of the Year 2024* award was conferred on His Excellency Governor Malam Umar Namadi, FCA. This recognition came as no surprise to those who have closely followed the transformative strides in Jigawa State since he assumed office nearly two years ago. The LEADERSHIP award is bestowed on deserving individuals after a […]

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10 h. ago Japa: 16,000 medical doctors left Nigeria in 5 years –Minister

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja No fewer than 16, 000 medical doctors left Nigeria for foreign practice in the last five years. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, who made the disclosure said available records indicated that more doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have also indicated interest to leave to […] The post Japa: 16,000 medical doctors left Nigeria in 5 years –Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Africa’s AI roadmap: Defining sovereignty, scaling innovation, and securing strategic advantage

Introduction: The AI crossroads As the U.S., EU, and China pour billions into AI to secure global dominance, Africa faces read more Africa’s AI roadmap: Defining sovereignty, scaling innovation, and securing strategic advantage

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15 h. ago Over 16,000 doctors have left Nigeria in seven years, says health minister

Ali Pate, the coordinating minister of health and social welfare, says over 16,000 Nigerian doctors have left the country in read more Over 16,000 doctors have left Nigeria in seven years, says health minister

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19 h. ago Nigerian Social Media Fans Won’t Fill A Stadium, Aim Higher For Global Success – Burna Boy To Colleagues

Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has cautioned fellow artists not to rely on support from Nigerian social media users, claiming that many of them wouldn’t show up to fill a stadium. On Tuesday, he shared a piece of advice with his fellow artists through a post on his Instagram page. The Twice as Tall hitmaker advised […] The post Nigerian Social Media Fans Won’t Fill A Stadium, Aim Higher For Global Success – Burna Boy To Colleagues appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Japa: 16,000 doctors left Nigeria in 5 years – Health Minister

Thousands more planning to leave Lament maldistribution of workforce By Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has revealed that at least 16,000 medical doctors left the country for foreign practice over the past five years. He also warned that many more doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers […] The post Japa: 16,000 doctors left Nigeria in 5 years – Health Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s real challenge: Fiscal mismanagement, not structural issues – Shettima

As AGF reaffirms Tinubu’s administration commitment to press freedom Leadership newspapers chair urges collective strive for excellence to create better world     From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja       “The Nigerian challenge lies less in the structure of our federalism and more in the deficit of our collective fiscal responsibility,” he said.   “The […] The post Nigeria’s real challenge: Fiscal mismanagement, not structural issues – Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago SEDC ‘ll Address Infrastructure Deficit, Marginalisation In South

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Abia State, Chidi Ogbulafor said the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) would check infrastructure deficit and marginalisation of the zone. Ogbulafor stated this on Monday while speaking to journalists in Umuahia, the state capital, where he applauded President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of […]

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45 h. ago Lagos Protesters Reject Police’s Call To Halt Protest, Demand Urgent Reform

Protesters in Lagos defied the Inspector General of Police’s order on Monday, taking to the streets to voice opposition to the Cybercrime Act and the potential imposition of emergency rule in Rivers State. Organized by the Take It Back Movement (TIBM), the demonstration began at the iconic Ikeja Under-Bridge, where participants rallied before marching toward […] The post Lagos Protesters Reject Police’s Call To Halt Protest, Demand Urgent Reform appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago PICTORIAL: Policemen Celebrate Maiden National Police Day In Abuja

Nigeria on Monday marked the maiden edition of the National Police Day at Eagle Square, Abuja, in a colourful ceremony that brought together top security officials, dignitaries, and members of the public. The event marked the first official observance of National Police Day slated for April 7, an annual commemoration institutionalised by President Bola Tinubu […]

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49 h. ago Abuja: Three Arms Zone cordoned off for National Police Day celebrations at Eagle Square

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The inaugural National Police Day celebration is underway at Eagle Square in Abuja on 7 April 2025, with Vice President Kashim Shettima standing in for President Bola Tinubu. The event caps a week-long series of activities from 2 to 7 April, aimed at honouring the Nigeria Police Force’s contributions to national […] The post Abuja: Three Arms Zone cordoned off for National Police Day celebrations at Eagle Square appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Explainer. How banks defied odds to make record profits in 2024

The ultimate paradox is unravelling in Nigeria as banks declare record profits at a time when several businesses are reporting read more Explainer. How banks defied odds to make record profits in 2024

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64 h. ago PICTORIAL: Pope Francis Makes First Public Appearance After Hospital Stay

Pope Francis made a surprise appearance on stage in a wheelchair, with an oxygen tube under his nose at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican after being discharged from the hospital after five weeks of treatment on Sunday. “Hello to everybody,” he said, waving to cheering crowds. “Happy Sunday to all of you, thank you […]

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65 h. ago Police withdraw Emir Sanusi’s invitation after advice from “respected stakeholders”

The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its earlier invitation to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, over the violent read more Police withdraw Emir Sanusi’s invitation after advice from “respected stakeholders”

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2 d. ago Pope defies doctors’ advice, surprises crowd at Vatican square

Pope Francis made a surprise Sunday public appearance as he mingled with crowds at the Vatican just two weeks after leaving the hospital for a serious case of pneumonia. “A good Sunday to all. Thank you very much,” the 88-year-old pope said as he was wheeled through Saint Peter’s Square in his wheelchair after a Read More

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3 d. ago ‘I was sleeping in Canada when destiny called,’ says Alaafin

Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, has recounted the surprising and humbling journey that led to his emergence as the monarch of the historic Yoruba kingdom. Speaking in an interview published in the Nigerian Tribune on Saturday, the engineer-turned-king revealed that he never actively sought the throne and was not politically Read More

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3 d. ago Police summon 16th Emir of Kano in respect of sallah violence

Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has been invited by Nigeria Police, over alleged defiance of security directive read more Police summon 16th Emir of Kano in respect of sallah violence

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