9 h. ago A Decade Of Progress: Strategic Interventions Slash Nigeria’s Tuberculosis Mortality

In Nigeria’s teeming urban centers and far-flung villages, tuberculosis (TB) persists as a quiet scourge, claiming lives with a stealth that belies its lethality. Often overshadowed by flashier health crises, TB remains one of the country’s deadliest foes, killing thousands annually. Yet, over the past decade, a remarkable shift has unfolded: TB mortality has dropped […]

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12 h. ago Over 5,000 constituents benefit at Senate Leader’s mega empowerment programme

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti   The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has again empowered his constituents, reassuring them that they will continue to enjoy the basic dividends of democracy.   Bamidele representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly made the remarks at an empowerment programme, tagged : ‘Renewed Hope Mega Empowerment […] The post Over 5,000 constituents benefit at Senate Leader’s mega empowerment programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Disclose Your Budgetary Allocations, Others To Public Online, Federal Gov’t Mandates Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has directed all Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of its tertiary institutions to publish key institutional data on their official websites for public consumption with immediate effect. To comply with this directive, all federal institutions were required to update their websites not later than May 31, 2025. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf […]

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28 h. ago Wike blasts UniAbuja over undeveloped land, threatens reallocation

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed disappointment over the large area of land given to the University of Abuja that remains undeveloped. Wike said the lack of progress is not acceptable. Wike stated this on Friday while speaking to reporters during a visit to the road leading to the EFCC Read More

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35 h. ago Bokkos: Nigerians being forced to get used to news of wanton killings – Atiku tells Tinubu

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said President Bola Tinubu’s security infrastructure has failed to secure the lives and property of Nigerians. According to him, Nigerians are being forced to get get to news of wanton killings across the country on a daily basis. Atiku said this in a statement shared on X […] The post Bokkos: Nigerians being forced to get used to news of wanton killings – Atiku tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago FCT FA Gives N720,000 To Area Councils As Inaugural Women’s Football Tourney Kicks Off April 10

The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has allocated a total of N720,000 to the six Area Councils in the Territory in preparation for its inaugural Inter-Area Councils Women’s Tournament, set to commence on April 10, 2025. The funding announcement was made in a press statement signed by the head of media committee, FCT […]

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47 h. ago Gov Lawal Promises Revenue Boost As Security Improves In Zamfara C

Governor of Zamfara State Dauda Lawal has assured that the state’s revenue will increase following significant improvements in security across the state. The governor made the pronouncement when he visited the sites and mining factories in the Anka and Maru local government areas of the state. In a statement, the governor’s spokesman, Suleiman Bala Idris […]

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54 h. ago Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra

Tribune Online Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has lamented that it lost over N160 million to the demolition of houses and shops carried out by the Onitsha South Local Government Area on its right-of-way at the River Niger banks. The Area Manager of NIWA, Mr Suleiman Nicholas, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday, during a joint […] Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra Tribune Online

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57 h. ago NGX market capitalisation dips further as three companies delist shares

Tribune Online NGX market capitalisation dips further as three companies delist shares At the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, the equities market extended its downward trend this month, as the All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.02 per cent to 105,525.26 basis points. NGX market capitalisation dips further as three companies delist shares Tribune Online

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62 h. ago Lower Niger River Basin authority set to reposition mandate of food abundance, security

Tribune Online Lower Niger River Basin authority set to reposition mandate of food abundance, security Newly appointed management team of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA), Ilorin, led by the managing director, Engineer Olusola George-Olumoroti, has promised to reposition the Authority to her original mandate of ensuring food abundance and food security for the nation within one year of his tenure. It is recalled that President Bola Tinubu […] Lower Niger River Basin authority set to reposition mandate of food abundance, security Tribune Online

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66 h. ago CSO Advocates Increased Budgetary Allocation For Criminal Justice System

A civil society organisation focused on public safety, security and justice, CLEEN Foundation, has called for a review and increase in budgetary allocation to ensure the effective implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) in Nigeria. The group highlighted a significant disparity in funding, noting that while over N245 billion has been allocated […]

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67 h. ago Gov Lawal explores mining opportunities, pledges improved security in Zamfara

Tribune Online Gov Lawal explores mining opportunities, pledges improved security in Zamfara Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has assured of an increase in revenue generation following a significant improvement in security across the state. He spoke on Wednesday during a tour of mining sites and factories in Anka and Maru Local Government Areas. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, explained that the visit was […] Gov Lawal explores mining opportunities, pledges improved security in Zamfara Tribune Online

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67 h. ago Governor Lawal explores mining opportunities in Zamfara as security improves

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has assured of an increase in revenue generation following significant improvement in security across the state. He spoke on Wednesday during a tour of mining sites and factories in Anka and Maru Local Government Areas. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, explained that the visit was aimed at […] The post Governor Lawal explores mining opportunities in Zamfara as security improves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Heirs Energies To Deliver 100,000 Barrels Of Oil Production Daily

Heirs Energies is making significant investment progress as it prepares to exert more pressure to deliver more oil from its field assets in Nigeria. The company’s chief executive officer (CEO), Osayande Igiehon, while delivering insights on African energy leadership at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum held in Brazzaville from March 24-26, 2025, said,: […]

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3 d. ago APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory

• Gov extends Olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people  •PDP candidate goes to Appeal Court From Godwin Tsa, Abuja and Tony Osauzo, Benin Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on all citizens, including the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to join hands for the progress of Edo State, […] The post APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Lawal tours mining sites in Anka, Maru, pledges improved security

From John Bassey, Gusau Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has assured that there will be an increase in revenue following significant improvements in security across the state. On Wednesday, the governor toured sites and mining factories in the Anka and Maru Local Government Areas. A statement by the spokesperson for the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed […] The post Lawal tours mining sites in Anka, Maru, pledges improved security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP

Tribune Online Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Following the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He called on the opposition PDP and Ighodalo to join hands with him in the spirit of unity and work together for the progress […] Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Tribune Online

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3 d. ago ABC Nigeria, Built4Balance empower startups with revenue xcelerator program

The American Business Council Nigeria, in partnership with Built4Balance (B4B), successfully concluded the B4B Revenue Xcelerator Pilot Program in 2025. read more ABC Nigeria, Built4Balance empower startups with revenue xcelerator program

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3 d. ago Delta Poly rector conferred with chieftaincy title in Oghara

Tribune Online Delta Poly rector conferred with chieftaincy title in Oghara At a grand ceremony held in Oghara, the monarch conferred upon Professor Ufuophu-Biri the title of Omoko of Oghara Kingdom, a distinguished honour celebrating his dedication to education, leadership, and community progress. Delta Poly rector conferred with chieftaincy title in Oghara Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Shettima preaches national unity, peaceful coexistence, tolerance as keys to progress

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, peaceful coexistence and tolerance as key pillars for national progress, drawing from the lessons of Ramadan. He also called on everyone to support the administration’s ongoing economic reforms, assuring that short-term difficulties would yield long-term benefits for the country. According to […] The post Shettima preaches national unity, peaceful coexistence, tolerance as keys to progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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