57 m. ago Nigeria’s stability depends on Tinubu completing eight years – Okowa

By John Ogunsemore Barely a week after defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ifeanyi Okowa said President Bola Tinubu must complete eight years in office for the sake of Nigeria’s stability. The former Delta governor stated this during an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday. Elected in 2023, Tinubu is eligible for another […] The post Nigeria’s stability depends on Tinubu completing eight years – Okowa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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96 m. ago Agbakoba Demands Retraction Of Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Akpabio

Renowned senior lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has written a second letter to the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding a retraction of what he described as her “clearly false and unsubstantiated” sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. […]

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2 h. ago Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim

By Phillip Nwosu Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and senior advocate, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has issued a second formal demand to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging her to retract sexual harassment allegations she made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. At a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, […] The post Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Rivers’ University VC promises free medical check up for staff

As varsity marks World Malaria Day The Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi has said that read more Rivers’ University VC promises free medical check up for staff

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4 h. ago Cross River: Expert warns farmers against unsustainable farming practices

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Dr. Emmanuel Eremi, an expert in Agriculture Extension and Rural Sociology has advised  small holder farmers to move away from farming practices that damage the soil. Dr. Eremi said farmers should adopt practices like crop rotation as it has immense benefits for soil health and fosters organic farming. He disclosed this […] The post Cross River: Expert warns farmers against unsustainable farming practices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Meet the itel A90: The Only Colorful & Durable Smartphone You Can Get for Under 100,000 Naira.

In a world where smartphones are becoming increasingly expensive, the new itel A90 is a breath of fresh air. Combining stunning aesthetics with unbeatable durability and performance, this device proves that you don’t need to spend a fortune to own a phone that’s reliable, stylish, and packed with smart features. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, […] The post Meet the itel A90: The Only Colorful & Durable Smartphone You Can Get for Under 100,000 Naira. appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Rivers NBA Tackles Sole Administrator Ibas For Querying Branch Chairman

Chairmen of the eight branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Rivers State have strongly condemned a recent query issued to the Port Harcourt Branch chairman of NBA, Cordelia Eke, by the Administrator of the State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), through the State’s Ministry of Justice. The query which was signed by the […]

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5 h. ago 41,000 Underage Candidates Sit 2025 UTME Despite Age Restriction

Over 41,000 candidates below the age of 16 were among the more than two million registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), despite the age restriction for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Real-time data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration dashboard on Tuesday revealed that 41,027 underage candidates were part […]

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5 h. ago ‘Many Lawmakers End Up Poorer After Joining National Assembly’, Says Ex

A former Senator, who represented Kebbi South senatorial district in the National Assembly, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has made a startling revelation about the financial realities facing many members of the National Assembly, stating that several lawmakers who ventured into politics with hopes of amassing wealth ended up poorer after their tenure in ths Parliament. LEADERSHIP […]

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5 h. ago ‘He Lacks Moral Right To Condemn Me’, Okowa Slams Saraki Over Defection Comment

Former Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has fired back at former Senate President Bukola Saraki over the latter’s comment criticising his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing Saraki as lacking the “moral right” to condemn his action. Okowa, who was the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate in […]

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7 h. ago Senate Panel Backs Free2Green Rivers Initiative On 230,000 Green Economy Jobs

The Senate Committee on Climate Change and Ecology has thrown its weight behind the Free2Green Rivers campaign aimed at generating over 230,000 jobs. Approximately 230,000 eco-marshall positions will be generated to support environmental projects, ensuring communities benefit economically from a greener economy. As part of its eco-inclusivity programmes, the campaign will distribute 2.3 million health […]

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8 h. ago Okpebholo Condemns Murder Of Realtor, Urges Arrest Of Killers

By PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin City Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of a Benin-based realtor and businessman, Mr Joel Umwueni Isibor and called on security agencies to fish out his killers. The 42-year-old estate developer and owner of a boutique was sent to his untimely grave by […]

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9 h. ago Akpabio, Eno, IGP, Others Bag Police Excellence Service Awards

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his wife, Ekaette; Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno; the inspector general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun; and other eminent Nigerians have been bestowed with excellent service awards by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command. The commissioner of Police (CP), Baba Azare, who doled out the awards, explained that […]

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9 h. ago Monarchs Caution Okigwe First Movement, Other Groups in the Zone

Tradtional Rulers in Okigwe Senatorial Zone, Imo state, under the aegies of Okigwe Zonal Council of Ndi Eze have warned an amorphous group in the zone, Okigwe First Movement and other such groups to desist from working against the zone’s political interest. The monarchs insisted that Okigwe zone’s aspiration to produce a successor to the […] The post Monarchs Caution Okigwe First Movement, Other Groups in the Zone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s Digital Pioneers Set For Spotlight As 50MVPs Awards Return In 2025

Nigeria’s digital economy will take center stage as the prestigious ’50 Most Valuable Personalities’ (50MVPs) in Nigeria’s Digital Economy event unfolds in Lagos. Spearheaded by Knowhow Media, publishers of IT Edge News.Africa, the gathering, which will take place on May 22, 2025, will honour the architects of Nigeria’s ongoing digital transformation—visionaries, innovators, and policy drivers […]

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11 h. ago GBfoods Commits $10m To GBHub Africa To Boost Food Value Chain

GBfoods Africa has committed $10 million in seed funding to launch GBHub Africa, an impact-driven initiative dedicated to enhancing both Nigeria’s and Africa’s food value chain. The investment aimed to enhance nutrition, address food security challenges and create sustainable jobs for youth and women. Speaking at the launch yesterday in Abuja, executive-director of GBHub Africa, […]

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12 h. ago My Special Interest In Education Driven By Deep Purpose, Not Politics – Gov Mbah

The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his special interest in education is driven by purpose, not politics. He notes that Enugu is on the cusp of a renaissance, given the transformational promises of the Smart Green Schools initiated by his administration. Mbah also maintained that his administration’s consistent allocation of about one-third […]

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15 h. ago Defections to APC driven by Tinubu’s performance, not mere politics –Gov Otu

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed that the growing wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is propelled by the sterling performance of President Bola Tinubu, rather than political calculations. Governor Otu made the assertion at a high-profile event where he, alongside Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and the National Chairman […] The post Defections to APC driven by Tinubu’s performance, not mere politics –Gov Otu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Relief as Shomolu LGA, Inspire Lagos slash food prices by 50%

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu With Nigeria’s economy under the strain of soaring inflation, many families have found their budgets stretched to breaking point. Basic food items that were once affordable have become out of reach for the average household. Determined to rewrite this narrative, the Convener of the Inspire Lagos Food Market, Abiola Adebajo, in partnership […] The post Relief as Shomolu LGA, Inspire Lagos slash food prices by 50% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Sage Grey Finance joins UN Global Compact to strengthen sustainability efforts

By Chinwendu Obienyi   Sage Grey Finance Limited, a financial institution has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices, while becoming a participatory member of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact initiative — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. With the announcement, Sage Grey Finance […] The post Sage Grey Finance joins UN Global Compact to strengthen sustainability efforts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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