64 m. ago Harvard Varsity Sues Trump Administration Over $2.2bn Funding Freeze

Harvard University sued several United States agencies and top officials for freezing billions of dollars in federal funding, significantly intensifying a high-stakes showdown with the President Donald Trump-led administration. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Trump administration accused the nation’s oldest and richest university of failing to combat anti-semitism on campus. Trump escalated his fight with Harvard […]

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3 h. ago APC slams PDP over criticism of President Tinubu’s planned visit to Nasarawa

By Abel Leonard, Lafia The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has responded strongly to recent allegations made by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing its criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned visit to commission projects in the state as “blatant falsehood” and “propaganda from a party that has lost its way.” […] The post APC slams PDP over criticism of President Tinubu’s planned visit to Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Senator Aliero lauds Kebbi Gov on giant strides, slams critics

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Senator representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Muhammadu Adamu Aliero, has commended Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris for the remarkable socio-economic transformation ongoing across the state. Aliero who stated this while speaking to journalists after a meeting of the Kebbi Elders Consultative […] The post Senator Aliero lauds Kebbi Gov on giant strides, slams critics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Jimoh Ibrahim To Speak At Cambridge Africa Business Conference

Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District and chairman/chief executive officer of Global Fleet Group, Jimoh Ibrahim, has been named among the keynote speakers for the upcoming Cambridge Africa Business Conference (CABC). Ibrahim will speak at the conference, which will be held at the Cambridge Judge Business School in May. The conference will feature global business […]

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7 h. ago Diri, Lokpobiri, PANDEF, Others Pay Tribute To Bayelsa Monarch

Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri and Minister of State for Petroleum Senator Heineken Lokpobiri have hailed the qualities of Pa Jonathan Alagba, the Amananaowei of Ikibiri town in the Ekpetiama kingdom of Yenagoa local government area of the state. The national chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Amb. Boladei Igali and the […]

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8 h. ago Promote Love, Not Division, First Lady Tells Christian Youths

First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has urged Christian youth across the country to become agents of love and unity and warned against the dangers of religious and regional division. While hosting members of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), she called to an Easter Brunch […]

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9 h. ago Repositioning the National Theatre as a symbol for cultural rebirth

The National Theatre in Lagos State stands as a symbol of Nigeria’s artistic ambition, cultural pride, and national identity. Yet, read more Repositioning the National Theatre as a symbol for cultural rebirth

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12 h. ago Tinubu, Buhari, Kefas, Ododo, Kalu, CAN, others, mourn Pope Francis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Fred Ezeh, Abuja and Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo   President Bola Tinubu; former President Muhammadu Buhari; the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi; Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas; his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed  Ododo; Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have all joined Catholic faithful across […] The post Tinubu, Buhari, Kefas, Ododo, Kalu, CAN, others, mourn Pope Francis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Favour Ofili, 2 others qualify for 2025 World Athletics Championships

Three Nigerian athletes Favour Ofili, Kanyinsola Ajayi, and Tima Godbless, have secured qualification for the 2025 World Athletics Championships set to take place in Tokyo, Japan, this August, Sports247 reports. Ofili, competing at the Tom Jones Memorial in Gainesville, Florida, finished second in the women’s 200m with a time of 22.34 seconds, trailing only reigning […] The post Favour Ofili, 2 others qualify for 2025 World Athletics Championships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Power outage: Kebbi Gov sets up committee to investigate persistent blackout despite N150m to KAEDCO

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has constituted a committee headed by the Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, to investigate and address the persistent power outages in Kebbi State. Idris who stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after attending a meeting of the Kebbi Elders Consultative Forum on […] The post Power outage: Kebbi Gov sets up committee to investigate persistent blackout despite N150m to KAEDCO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Agriculture: Ebonyi PDP Chieftain empowers Community with N150m

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The 2023 Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi State, Chief Chukwuma Odii has empowered Isuachara community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State with One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (150,000,000.00) to boost food production. Odii announced the empowerment in the community during Grand Reception in his […] The post Agriculture: Ebonyi PDP Chieftain empowers Community with N150m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Obedient Movement Merges With Tinubu Support Group, Backs President’s 2027 re

The leadership of the Obedient Movement led by Alhaji Ahmad Abulfathi, at the weekend, reached the decision to collapse its national, zonal, state, local government, and ward political structures into the Nationwide Tinubu Connect Associates (NTCA). The decision was reached following a strategic high-level and exhaustive meeting held in Lagos with the National Leader of […]

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18 h. ago Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised to improve learning facilities, recruit more qualified teachers, provide good infrastructure, a conducive learning atmosphere, and secure school environments across the State. He made the pledge when he inspected ongoing renovation of some schools in Edo Central, which were hitherto in very bad […] The post Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Igbo groups in US visit Capitol Hill to lobby for Kanu’s release 

Urge Trump to re-designate Nigeria as country of particular concern From Our Reporter Two Diaspora Igbo groups, American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID), and Rising Sun & Ambassadors for Self Defense (RSASD), have visited the Capitol Hill, Washington DC, where they met with some US congressmen to lobby for the release of the detained leader […] The post Igbo groups in US visit Capitol Hill to lobby for Kanu’s release  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Ekwueme’s son to Tinubu, others: Be sensitive, cut excesses, lead by example

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Apostle Goodheart Obi Ekwueme, son of Nigeria’s first elected Vice President, late Dr Alex Ekwueme, has challenged President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerian leaders to show greater sensitivity to citizens’ struggles and lead by example during the nation’s economic hardships. Speaking to journalists after the Easter Sunday Service on April 20, […] The post Ekwueme’s son to Tinubu, others: Be sensitive, cut excesses, lead by example appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago “Only PDP Can Guarantee Peter Obi Victory In 2027 Presidential Poll” – Segun Sowunmi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Showunmi, has said that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi, stands a better chance of winning becoming a president if he return to the major opposition party. Mr. Showunmi noted that apart from Obi’s South East zone, the former Anambra State governor […] The post “Only PDP Can Guarantee Peter Obi Victory In 2027 Presidential Poll” – Segun Sowunmi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 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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25 h. ago You’ve redefined quality leadership – Ignes celebrates Sen Orji Kalu at 65

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Ignes, has congratulated the Lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on the occasion of his 65th birthday, describing the former Abia Governor’s leadership strides as impactful, valuable and indelible. Chronicling Kalu’s business, political and philanthropic […] The post You’ve redefined quality leadership – Ignes celebrates Sen Orji Kalu at 65 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Bamidele Urges Leaders To Emulate Christ, Shun Divisive Politics

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central, on Sunday, joined Christians worldwide in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He urged leaders to shun divisive agendas and narratives that could further complicate the country’s challenges. He disclosed that the National Assembly is developing legal frameworks for creating state police to address […]

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29 h. ago Tinubu hails Orji Uzor Kalu’s patriotism on his 65th birthday

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on his 65th birthday, hailing the former Abia State governor’s unwavering patriotism and transformative impact on Nigeria’s political and economic landscape. In a statement marking the milestone, issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President […] The post Tinubu hails Orji Uzor Kalu’s patriotism on his 65th birthday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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