78 m. ago Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians

The ruling All Progressives Congress has urged Nigerians to embrace hope, patience, sacrifice during the Easter season. APC led this out in a statement by its Spokesman, Felix Morka on Monday to mark Easter celebration, saying that these are some of the priceless values and virtues inherent in Jesus’ death and resurrection. The party added […] The post Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, pays tribute to late pontiff’s global legacy

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, describing the late pontiff as a humble servant of God, a tireless champion of the poor, and a beacon of hope for millions worldwide. Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on […] The post Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, pays tribute to late pontiff’s global legacy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Traffickers, Recover Baby In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in their intensified surveillance during the ongoing Easter season, busted a syndicate specialising in trafficking new babies and trading them off for cash. LEADERSHIP gathered that the criminal gang bought most of the children at baby factories from willing young girls who claimed they could not support […]

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5 h. ago Akwa Ibom First Lady Coordinator urges parents to register new born babies

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, has urged parents to register the birth of newborn babies, as many children in the state have not been documented with authentic birth certificates from the National Population Commission. Speaking during the empowerment programme for multiple birth […] The post Akwa Ibom First Lady Coordinator urges parents to register new born babies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Pope Francis: JANDOR commiserates with Christians, Catholic faithful

By Oluseye Ojo The Lead Visioner, Lagos4Lagos Movement, and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has condoled with Christians, especially Catholic faithful in Lagos State and around the world, on the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. Pope Francis was the first Latin […] The post Pope Francis: JANDOR commiserates with Christians, Catholic faithful appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Gov Yusuf Distributes 10,000 Free JAMB Forms To Secondary Students In Kano

The governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commenced the distribution of 10,000 free JAMB forms to secondary school students in the State. During the flag-off of the distribution, the governor, who was represented by the state’s Commissioner of Education, Ali Haruna Makoda, also used the opportunity to inaugurate the training of the […]

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8 h. ago 2027: Former Chief Of Defence Staff Leads Isoko Nation To Back Tinubu, Oborevwori

The Isoko nation has pledged its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The endorsement was made during the “Isoko Meet Interactive Session,” held weekend at the Uzere country home of retired Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Alexander Ogomudia, where they vowed to deliver at least 70,000 […]

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8 h. ago Arewa Revival Project Greets Christians At Easter, Backs Tinubu’s Reforms

The Arewa Revival Project has extended Easter greetings to Nigerians, especially Christian brothers and sisters, as they mark the sacred season of sacrifice, resurrection, and renewed hope for humanity. “Easter reminds us that after every season of hardship comes a season of hope, light, and new beginnings. In that spirit, let us embrace the sacrifices […]

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8 h. ago Police Detain Landlady After New Tenants Abduct Four Children In Delta

Panic gripped Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State on Sunday following reports that four children were abducted by suspected child traffickers. According to PUNCH Online, two of the kidnapped children, Ebube and Miracle, are siblings, while the other two, Chimanda and Excel, are from a different family. The incident is said […] The post Police Detain Landlady After New Tenants Abduct Four Children In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Easter: Gov. Abiodun reaffirms commitment to Ogun’s development

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Christians across the state and the country on the celebration of Easter, urging them to embrace the season’s message of hope, sacrifice, and spiritual renewal. In his Easter message delivered from Abeokuta yesterday, the governor described Easter as a powerful symbol of renewed hope and transformation, which […] The post Easter: Gov. Abiodun reaffirms commitment to Ogun’s development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Insecurity: Nigeria reaching breaking point, gradually becoming national morgue –Bishop Kukah

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has raised concerns about the state of affairs in Nigeria, particularly the activities of bandits and other armed non-state actors that have exacerbated insecurity challenges in Nigeria. Bishop Kukah, in an Easter message, tilted: ‘Mr. President, please bring us down from […] The post Insecurity: Nigeria reaching breaking point, gradually becoming national morgue –Bishop Kukah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Federal Gov’t Partners NGO To Empower 1,000 Youths On Shoemaking, Maintenance

At least 1,000 Nigerian youths are set to benefit from a shoemaking and maintenance training programme organised by the office of the special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on capacity development, Alhaji Sadiq Rabiu, in partnership with Reality Youth for Good Leadership and Support Initiative. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi yesterday, the deputy executive director […]

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12 h. ago Food Security: Gov Buni Assures More Agric Interventions, Other Support For Farmers

As part of efforts to ensure food security, the Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has restated the commitments of his administration towards providing more agricultural interventions among other support for farmers for better results. Buni who stated this while flagging off the distribution of 30, 000 bags of 10kg rice donated to the […]

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21 h. ago Easter: Archbishop Okeke gives hope to inmates of Onitsha Correctional Centre

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke has charged the inmates of Onitsha Correctional Centre to live a life centered on love so as to overcome all challenges and experience a new lease of life. Speaking on Sunday while celebrating Easter with the inmates, Archbishop Okeke who delivered a […] The post Easter: Archbishop Okeke gives hope to inmates of Onitsha Correctional Centre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Cross River: Governor’s wife’s outreach transforms 11,123 lives

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, wife of Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu, has hailed her free medical outreach as a beacon of compassion, health, and hope. Speaking at the 6th edition, launched at Obudu German Hospital in Obudu Local Government Area on 19 April 2025, she noted its impact. She said, […] The post Cross River: Governor’s wife’s outreach transforms 11,123 lives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Onakoya Sets New Chess World Record, Continues Marathon With 70

Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, exceeding the previous record of 61 hours. Together with United States chess master Shawn Martinez, Onakoya surpassed the 62-hour mark on Sunday and is now aiming to reach an ambitious 70-hour […] The post Onakoya Sets New Chess World Record, Continues Marathon With 70-Hour Ambition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago EdoGIS registers 9,000 Certificates of Occupancy in three months – Ikpasaja

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Geographic Information Service (EdoGIS) registered over 9,000 Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) between February and April 17, according to Managing Director Dr Tony Ikpasaja. He shared this during a courtesy visit by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Edo State Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Benin City. […] The post EdoGIS registers 9,000 Certificates of Occupancy in three months – Ikpasaja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Anim/Orlu State creation will secure Owerri, Okigwe for Uzodimma’s successor – Alagbaoso

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Chief Jerry Alagbaoso, former National Assembly member for Orlu/Orsu and Oru East, has stated that creating the proposed Anim/Orlu State will ensure Owerri or Okigwe zones produce Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s successor in 2028. Alagbaoso, founder of the Triple “O” (Owerri, Orlu, Okigwe) Initiative, responded to the recent dispute between […] The post Anim/Orlu State creation will secure Owerri, Okigwe for Uzodimma’s successor – Alagbaoso appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Easter: Okpebholo urges Edo residents to embrace hope, unity, and faith

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has urged residents to use Easter 2025 to recommit to peace, harmony, and mutual respect. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo said, “Let us strengthen the bonds that unite us and work together to build the Edo State of our […] The post Easter: Okpebholo urges Edo residents to embrace hope, unity, and faith appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Rivers Solad visits, announces readiness to revive N3.6bn wasting Songhai Farms complex

Hope seems to rise in the agric sector in Rivers State especially the N3.6bn Rivers Songhai Farms Initiative (RSFI) which read more Rivers Solad visits, announces readiness to revive N3.6bn wasting Songhai Farms complex

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