1 hour ago We Feel Betrayed, Students Lament Incomplete NELFUND Loan Payments

Despite repeated assurances from the federal government that student loans would be disbursed in full and transparently, university students across the country are raising the alarm over what they describe as incomplete and inconsistent payments. According to evidence obtained by LEADERSHIP Friday, many recipients reported receiving between ₦40,000 and ₦54,000, well below the promised ₦60,000 […]

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3 h. ago NEITI partners Abia, commits to beneficial energy transition with sub

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has commenced a week-long Strategic Retreat and Board Meeting in Umuahia, Abia State, read more NEITI partners Abia, commits to beneficial energy transition with sub-nationals

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6 h. ago World leaders, Kalu, Obi, others congratulate Pope Leo XIV, seek global peace

By Philip Nwosu, Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja, Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo and Emmanuel Uzor, Awka   President Bola Tinubu, former governor of Abia State and senator representing Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas and Mr. Peter Obi  have joined other world leaders to celebrate the emergence of Pope Leo XIV. President Tinubu […] The post World leaders, Kalu, Obi, others congratulate Pope Leo XIV, seek global peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Yahaya Bello: No Funds Transfer From Kogi Govt To Abuja School, EFCC Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nicholas Ojehomon, told Justice Emeka Nweze of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that neither the Kogi State Government nor any of its local governments ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American International School in Abuja as school fees. The 3rd […]

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8 h. ago Assembly Crises: Again, Reps Give Benue, Zamfara Governors 7 Days

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and his Zamfara State counterparts, Governor Dauda Lawal, and the leadership of the two Houses of Assembly, have been given another grace to appear before the House of Representatives Panel on Thursday, 14th May, 2025. The two Governors and the leadership of their various Houses of Assembly were absent […]

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8 h. ago No transfer of funds to American school account, by Kogi govt, EFCC witness tells court

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja. A prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nicholas Ojehomon, has told the Federal High Court that neither Kogi State Government or any of its Local government ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American international School in Abuja as school fees. The witness further said […] The post No transfer of funds to American school account, by Kogi govt, EFCC witness tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago I swear in God’s name, I’ve no hands in Lagos EndSARS killings –Kanu

From Godwin Tsa Abuja Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has denied involvement in the October 2020 #EndSARS protests and destruction of properties in Lagos. Kanu distanced himself from the tragic incident in a video played in the course of his ongoing trial at the Abuja division of the Federal […] The post I swear in God’s name, I’ve no hands in Lagos EndSARS killings –Kanu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Govs Alia, Lawal, Others Shun National Assembly Hearing Over Benue, Zamfara Assembly Crises

The Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, and his Zamfara State counterpart, Dauda Lawal, along with the leaderships of their respective State Houses of Assembly, were on Thursday absent at the investigative hearing of House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions in Abuja. The governors and leaderships of their State legislatures were to explain […]

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14 h. ago Kogi Group Seeks Fair Representation, Begs Gov Ododo For Zoning Of Federal Constituency Seat

A non-governmental organisation, MopaEffect muro Forum For Fairness, Equity, and Justice, has made a heartfelt plea to the governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, requesting for the Yagba Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general election to be zoned to Mopamuro local government area. The appeal was conveyed to the governor through House of Assembly […]

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16 h. ago Senator Orji Kalu congratulates Pope Leo XIV, seeks global peace

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, has extended his warm congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, on his election as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. In a statement released on Wednesday, Senator Kalu described the emergence […] The post Senator Orji Kalu congratulates Pope Leo XIV, seeks global peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago “I swear I have no hand in Lagos #EndSARS riot,” Kanu tells court

By Godwin Tsa, Abuja Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), denied any involvement in the violence and destruction during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests in Lagos State. Speaking via a video played during his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, May 8, Kanu distanced […] The post “I swear I have no hand in Lagos #EndSARS riot,” Kanu tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago No Transfer Of Fees From Kogi Gov’t, LGAs To America School Account, Says EFCC Witness

The third prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, admitted before the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, that there was no wired transfer of fees from the Kogi State Government or any of the […]

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26 h. ago LASAA Extends Educational Support To Ikorodu Public Schools In CSR Drive

The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has broadened its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts with the second phase of its “Back to School Storm” initiative, reaching four public primary schools in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The Agency visited Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo; Anglican Primary School, Igbogbo; Etunrenren Primary School; and Muslim […]

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32 h. ago SSANU appeals for immediate intervention over salary payment delays

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has raised the alarm over delays in the payment of salaries, following the migration to the Government Integrated Financial and Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform. In a letter addressed to the Accountant General of the Federation dated May 7, 2025, President of SSANU,  […] The post SSANU appeals for immediate intervention over salary payment delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Akpabio vs Natasha: Youth Group Wants UK To Deport Activist, Sandra Duru

A group, Arewa Youths Progressive Assembly has called on the United Kingdom to deport activist, Dr Sandra Duru for constituting public nuisance. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists signed by the group’s National President, Shuaibu Usman and the National Secretary, Abdul Kefas Gambo. Their demand came amid controversy stoked by Duru […]

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33 h. ago Defections To APC Major Shift In S/South Politics – Delta, Edo Speakers

Speakers of Delta and Edo State Houses of Assembly have described the mass defection from Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) for All Progressive Congress, (APC) in the region as a significant political realignment in the South-South region. They said this when the Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, played host to some members of […]

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33 h. ago Jigawa Commissioner Returns N301m To State Treasury After Ramadan Feeding

In a commendable act of transparency, Mr Auwalu Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa State commissioner for special duties, has returned N301 million to the state treasury. These funds were part of the allocation for the recent Ramadan feeding programme, which successfully provided food and aid to numerous residents. A thorough audit of the ministry’s expenses identified […]

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36 h. ago LP lawmaker Ogah dismisses Abure faction’s suspension as irrelevant

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Amobi Ogah, the House of Representatives member for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia State, has dismissed his suspension by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) as a “non-issue”. In a statement on Wednesday, Ogah reaffirmed his loyalty to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, stating, “I want to make it […] The post LP lawmaker Ogah dismisses Abure faction’s suspension as irrelevant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago PSG Oust Arsenal For Champions League Final Showdown With Inter Milan

Paris Saint-Germain weathered an early storm from Arsenal before goals from Fabián Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi secured a 2-1 victory, propelling them into the Champions League final on Wednesday. The French champions’ 3-1 aggregate triumph means they can finally win the coveted trophy for the first time when they face Italian heavyweights Inter Milan in […]

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38 h. ago Kidnapping, herder menace: Rivers Solad vows immediate intervention in Etche, others

Ibok Ekwe Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has vowed to launch intervention actions in some local council areas read more Kidnapping, herder menace: Rivers Solad vows immediate intervention in Etche, others

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