2 h. ago Obey court decision over Bajju traditions – Deceased woman’s son to NSA, Kaduna govt, security agencies

Emmanuel Yamai Bakam, a native of Fadia Tudun Wada community in Kajju Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has raised alarm over what he describes as a coordinated plot by certain individuals, allegedly aided by the security agencies, to violate the age-old customs and traditions of the Bajju people. Bakam made […] The post Obey court decision over Bajju traditions – Deceased woman’s son to NSA, Kaduna govt, security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago PICTORIAL: Interior Minister Decorates 3rd Substantive Controller

The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, decorated Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as the third substantive Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). In his remarks, the Minister urged the new CG of Corrections to build on the successes of his predecessors in areas of transformative reforms. While […]

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3 h. ago Ignore Critics, Let Your Work Speak,Tinubu Tells Govs In Katsina

President Bola Tinubu has called on governors across Nigeria to remain focused on delivering tangible results that improve the lives of their people, urging them to disregard armchair critics who merely seek to distract from the work at hand. During a two-day visit to Katsina State, the President, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo […]

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6 h. ago Charanchi, leader, Coalition of Northern Groups: It’s a shame military generals paid ransom to free kidnapped colleague

•FG lacks political will, courage to address insecurity   As the insecurity in the country continues to fester, the leader of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, has urged the government to stop negotiating with bandits and Boko Haram or consider any form of amnesty for them. He said the government should […] The post Charanchi, leader, Coalition of Northern Groups: It’s a shame military generals paid ransom to free kidnapped colleague appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Bishop’s wife calls for equal skill focus on boys for future success

By Chinenye Anuforo The wife of the Bishop on the Niger, Dr. Elsie Nonyelum Nwokolo has passionately urged parents to prioritize skill acquisition for their male children, emphasizing its crucial role in their growth and future achievements. Speaking at the 2025 Ogidi Archdeaconry Womens’ Conference held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Ogidi, Anambra State, […] The post Bishop’s wife calls for equal skill focus on boys for future success appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Plans To Replace Kemi Badenoch Underway, Says Senior Conservatives

Senior Tories are plotting to remove its Nigerian British conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, after the party’s disastrous local election results. The possibility of the Tories getting their fourth leader in less than four years seems likely as the party lost hundreds of council seats across England and nearly been eliminated in their traditional strongholds. The […]

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16 h. ago Nigeria Press Council warns of AI’s dual threat to Journalism

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria joins the global community to mark the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has urged media professionals to critically assess the state of press freedom in the country, particularly in light of the rapid digital transformation and the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. […] The post Nigeria Press Council warns of AI’s dual threat to Journalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago NJC urged to intensify disciplinary measures against erring judges

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Judicial Council (NJC), has been charged to revise its disciplinary guidelines to ensure that egregious misconduct attracts proportionate sanctions, like dismissal and disqualification from future judicial appointments, of erring judges. This was contained in a statement yesterday by the Executive Director of Citizens’ Gavel, civic-tech organization, Nelson Olanipekun, following […] The post NJC urged to intensify disciplinary measures against erring judges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago AfDB chief urges Nigeria to industrialise critical minerals for growth

warns of export shocks, backs value-added production African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina has urged Nigeria to industrialise around read more AfDB chief urges Nigeria to industrialise critical minerals for growth

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18 h. ago Respect the cultures, tradition of Kebbi –NYSC DG urges Corps members

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu has urged the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I corps members deployed to Kebbi State to respect the culture, norms, and traditions of their host communities. Nafiu stated this while address Corps members during his working […] The post Respect the cultures, tradition of Kebbi –NYSC DG urges Corps members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Tinubu Support Group calls for patience as government pushes economic reforms

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja As the federal government continues to implement tough economic reforms, Nigerians have been urged to remain patient and hopeful that the policies will yield long-term benefits. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Director General of the Door to Door Movement for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere, said the […] The post Tinubu Support Group calls for patience as government pushes economic reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Akinwumi Adesina urges bold reforms for Nigeria’s economic future

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has urged Nigeria to urgently transform its economy to become a read more Akinwumi Adesina urges bold reforms for Nigeria’s economic future

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24 h. ago Workers Day: Forum Urges Kogi Govt To Prioritise Infrastructure, Welfare

  The Kogi State Accountability Platform has urged the state government to expand its pro-labour policies by investing in critical infrastructure that directly affects the daily lives of workers and citizens alike, so as to improve their living standards. In a statement to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day, the forum chairman, Hamza Aliyu, noted that […]

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24 h. ago AUATON Petitions National Assembly Over Violations By Uber, Bolt, Indrive

The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has petitioned the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to take decisive action against ride-hailing platforms, Uber, Bolt, and Indrive over alleged corporate negligence, unsafe work conditions and violations of drivers’ fundamental rights. In a petition submitted to the Chairman of the Public Petition Committee at the National […]

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25 h. ago Be Patient With Govt, Tinubu Support Group Appeals To Nigerians

The Door-to-door Movement for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a support group committed to ensuring the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, has vowed to assist relevant authorities in showcasing the current administration’s developmental strides. It urges Nigerians to be patient with the government as it strives to navigate the country out of the murky […]

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25 h. ago Rivers: Workers Gather At NLC Secretariat In Solidarity With Fubara

Workers in Rivers State gathered at the secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Port Harcourt to mark the 2025 May Day celebration. The NLC had earlier announced that it would not hold the customary celebration at Isaac Boro Park, where various unions traditionally conduct a march-past, in solidarity with the suspended Governor Siminalayi […]

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25 h. ago I can’t join PDP, APC is my home – Kebbi Gov dismisses defection rumours

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi  Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has vowed that he will be the last man standing in APC. Idris spoke in Birnin Kebbi while reacting to a viral online report that five Governors are pondering on defecting from APC to another enclave including himself. Addressing hundreds of APC  stakeholders, including […] The post I can’t join PDP, APC is my home – Kebbi Gov dismisses defection rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Transporters petition NASS over alleged victimisation of drivers by e

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has petitioned the National Assembly over what it described as systemic corporate violence, repeated victimisation and the misclassification of app-based transport workers by leading ride-hailing companies such as Uber, Bolt and In Drive. The petition, dated May 1, 2025, and submitted to […] The post Transporters petition NASS over alleged victimisation of drivers by e-hailing companies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago PETROAN urges enhanced welfare, health insurance for oil workers

By Adewale Sanyaolu As Nigeria marked Workers’ Day yesterday, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has renewed calls for the Federal Government and key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to strengthen welfare and health insurance provisions for industry workers exposed to hazardous conditions. Addressing the media in Abuja, PETROAN […] The post PETROAN urges enhanced welfare, health insurance for oil workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Businesses on ventilators as power crisis hits Abuja district

Wuse 2, long celebrated as Abuja’s most vibrant commercial district, is teetering on the brink of economic collapse amid an unrelenting power crisis. For the past month, beauty salons, boutique hotels, tech startups, cafés, restaurants and corporate offices have struggled through near-total darkness, forcing many proprietors to scale back operations or shut their doors entirely […] The post Businesses on ventilators as power crisis hits Abuja district appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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