8 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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8 h. ago New Pope: Okpaleke Joins Conclave As Only Eligible Cardinal From Nigeria

Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke, the Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese in Anambra State, Nigeria, is currently participating in the 2025 papal conclave, the solemn and historic process to elect a new pope for the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Okpaleke, a respected figure in the Nigerian Catholic community, is the only eligible candidate from Nigeria among […]

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8 h. ago Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Etche Local Government Area (LGA) leaders met on Wednesday with Rivers State officials, highlighting rampant herdsmen attacks, land grabbing, and collapsing healthcare and education systems. The high-level stakeholder engagement, held in Etche, was part of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd)’s state-wide tour, with Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju representing the […] The post Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 2027: Opposition Coalition Talks Is Hallucination — Presidency

The Presidency has described reports of a growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections as a hallucination, insisting that no credible political party or figure has endorsed such a move. Special Adviser on Policy and Communications to the President, Daniel Bwala, speaking on the coalition, mocked the notion of an emerging alliance between […]

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13 h. ago New Pope: Cardinals Take Oath Of Secrecy, Set For Voting In Conclave

A solemn hush fell over the Vatican as the world’s attention turned to the Sistine Chapel, where Catholic cardinals from across the globe took an oath of secrecy and commenced the sacred process of electing a new Pope. Gathered under Michelangelo’s breathtaking Renaissance frescoes, the cardinals filed into the chapel on Wednesday in a centuries-old […]

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13 h. ago Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme completed, boosts Nigeria’s food security

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority (UBRBDA) has announced that the completion of the Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme under the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project marks a significant step toward Nigeria’s food security. Ahmed Bekaji, UBRBDA’s Area Manager for Gombe State, shared this during a media interaction, stating […] The post Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme completed, boosts Nigeria’s food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Edo Gov’t Directs Okpella Kingmakers To Begin Selection Of New Okuokpellagbe

The Etsako East local government council has officially directed the Okpella Traditional Council and kingmakers to commence the process of selecting a new Okuokpellagbe of Okpella following the dethronement of the former king, Engr. Lukeman Akemokue. In a letter seen by LEADERSHIP on Wednesday and addressed to the Most Senior Village Head (Daudu) in Okpella […]

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15 h. ago Pope selection process has no scriptural basis – Reno Omokri

By John Ogunsemore Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has said the process of selecting a new pope has no scriptural basis. Omokri said this in a Facebook post as 133 cardinal electors on Wednesday entered into conclave to elect a new pope. Each round of voting will take around two hours, as each of the […] The post Pope selection process has no scriptural basis – Reno Omokri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago NiMeT Prediction: Kwara Gov’t Issues Advisory To Farmers, Residents

The Kwara State government has cautioned the people of the state, especially farmers, to limit their activities in the open fields during periods of lightning and thunderstorms. The government’s advisory issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, followed the prediction of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) that Kwara State will witness series of […]

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24 h. ago Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd). This is just as he reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to upholding democratic processes in Rivers State. Ibas was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to administer the affairs […] The post Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago APC govt has done below par in Cross River – Dr. Ambo, SDP chairman

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Dr. Ekpenyong Ambo is the Cross River State chapter chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In this interview, he discussed the SDP’s approach to building a strong grassroots presence, his views on the current administration and the party’s plans for the 2027 elections. How is the SDP in Cross River […] The post APC govt has done below par in Cross River – Dr. Ambo, SDP chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Bayelsa PDP to open new secretariat, welcome defectors on May 26

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee in Bayelsa State has announced plans to open a new state secretariat and receive defectors from other political parties on May 26. The committee, led by Acting Chairman George Turnah, also revealed the establishment of a reconciliation and disciplinary committee to strengthen party operations. […] The post Bayelsa PDP to open new secretariat, welcome defectors on May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago “No Amount Of Propaganda Can Derail Opposition Coalition Ahead Of 2027” – Atiku To Bwala

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lashed out at President Bola Tinubu’s aide, Daniel Bwala, accusing the Presidency of being gripped by panic over the rising strength of the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bwala, once a vocal supporter of Atiku and now a Special Adviser to Tinubu, had advised the former […] The post “No Amount Of Propaganda Can Derail Opposition Coalition Ahead Of 2027” – Atiku To Bwala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago “Soludo Scared Of Me On The Ballot” – Ozigbo Opens Up On Anambra APC Crisis

Valentine Ozigbo, the APC governorship aspirant in Anambra State, has accused Governor Charles Soludo of fearing his candidacy in the upcoming election. Ozigbo claims Soludo is using Nicholas Ukachukwu, another APC member, to destabilize the party and prevent his challenge. Ozigbo alleged that the APC governorship primary process, where Ukachukwu emerged as the candidate, was […] The post “Soludo Scared Of Me On The Ballot” – Ozigbo Opens Up On Anambra APC Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago “Atiku Should Step Aside, Anoint Successor For 2027” — Buba Galadima

Buba Galadima, a former National Secretary of the Congress for Progressive Change and a key member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has expressed concerns over former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential ambitions. Galadima advised Atiku to step aside and support a new candidate, stating, “Atiku should rest and anoint somebody who can […] The post “Atiku Should Step Aside, Anoint Successor For 2027” — Buba Galadima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago NSA Seeks Mechanism To Prevent, Counter Terrorists’ Use Of IEDs

  The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has called for development of effective mechanisms to enhance the ability of the states to prevent and counter the use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by terrorist groups in West Africa. Ribadu made the call on Tuesday at the opening of the stakeholders’ meeting on Consolidating Collaborative […]

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38 h. ago Senate sets up oversight committee for Rivers administrator 

By John Ogunsemore The Senate has constituted a committee to oversee the activities of Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd). Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed this at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday. According to him, the committee was constituted to strengthen transparency and accountability in the governance of Rivers during […] The post Senate sets up oversight committee for Rivers administrator  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Obasanjo commissions Geometric Power sub station in Abia, lauds Nnaji

Abia Govt to buy Umuahia Ringed Fence from EEDC – Otti From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commissioned a new 2 X 15 MVA power sub station built at Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State by Geometric Power, commending the process, Professor Barth Nnaji, founder and chairman of the company for his foresight. […] The post Obasanjo commissions Geometric Power sub station in Abia, lauds Nnaji appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Stakeholder engagement: NANS knocks NELFUND over disregard for association’s structure

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) said the failure of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to formally engage the association before extending stakeholder engagement invitations to student union presidents in the nation’s institutions of higher learning constitutes a blatant disregard for due process. This is contained in a statement jointly […] The post Stakeholder engagement: NANS knocks NELFUND over disregard for association’s structure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Rivers: Sustain reconciliation process, Eradiri advises Fubara

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Former Bayelsa State Labour Party (LP) fovernorship candidate, Udengs Eradiri, has told the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to shut his doors against crisis merchants and step up the ongoing reconciliation. Eradiri commended Fubara for heeding his earlier advice that he should kneel before his estranged benefactor and […] The post Rivers: Sustain reconciliation process, Eradiri advises Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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