53 m. ago Tinubu hails Adegunwa’s N2bn trauma centre, seeks healthcare collaboration

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Sulaiman Adegunwa, as an exemplary Nigerian who is investing his hard-earned resources to impact humanity and enhance better living for all. Tinubu, represented by his Vice,  Kashim Shettima, has equally emphasised the need for the private and public sectors to collaborate with the Read More

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73 m. ago Ken Nnamani denies allegations by Senator Abbo, threatens legal action

By Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Former Senate President Ken Nnamani has firmly rejected claims made by Senator Elisha Abbo on Arise News, calling them “false, unfounded, and fabricated.” Abbo, in a Prime Time interview with Charles Aniagolu, alleged his legal troubles stemmed from judicial mismanagement and claimed Nnamani visited him to plead for a judge. Nnamani, […] The post Ken Nnamani denies allegations by Senator Abbo, threatens legal action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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91 m. ago Shettima urges more private sector engagement in healthcare reforms

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the private sector to play a bigger role in Nigeria’s healthcare reforms. He spoke at the commissioning of the Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Saturday. In a statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment […] The post Shettima urges more private sector engagement in healthcare reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Tinubu to unveil projects in FCT for second anniversary – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that President Bola Tinubu will visit at least one of the Area Councils to commission a project as part of events to mark his second anniversary in office. The Minister stated this while fielding questions from pressmen after inspecting ongoing road projects in Kwali, Read More

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2 h. ago ICYMI: Chinaza Uzo: From okpa hawker to First Class Nursing graduate

How I topped my department despite hardship, family’s financial struggles By Ojiaku Kalu and  Ekwunife Raphael Chinaza Blessing Uzo made headlines when she emerged the overall best graduate in Nursing Science at the recently held convocation of the Evangel University, Akaeze. The third child in a family of 10 – five boys and five girls, […] The post ICYMI: Chinaza Uzo: From okpa hawker to First Class Nursing graduate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Tinubu vows severe punishment for Plateau attackers, condoles with victims’ families

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has promised that gunmen who killed many in Plateau State communities will face severe punishment under the law once caught. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he offered condolences to families of victims in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai in Bokkos Local […] The post Tinubu vows severe punishment for Plateau attackers, condoles with victims’ families appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago CBN injects $198m into FX market to boost liquidity, stabilise trading

By Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected US$197.71 million into the foreign exchange (FX) market on Friday to stabilise trading and ensure enough liquidity. The move came through sales to Authorised Dealers, as confirmed by a weekend circular from Omolara Duke, CBN Director of the Financial Markets Department. Duke explained that […] The post CBN injects $198m into FX market to boost liquidity, stabilise trading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago BREAKING: Police Summon Emir Sanusi II To Abuja Over Sallah Procession Violence In Kano

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for questioning in connection with the violence that broke out during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano, which resulted in the death of a local vigilante member. LEADERSHIP reports that the invitation followed a deadly incident that occurred on […]

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6 h. ago Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, today launched Phase 1 of the Kugbo International Market, built by the Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL). She said the market will boost local and national economies through trade and commerce. It will also raise government funds via taxes and […] The post Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Security Agents Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout, Recover Relief Materials In Anambra

Security agents, including men of Anambra State Police Command have invaded a criminal hideout located at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the command’s police-led joint security team comprising Nigeria Army, Navy, Department of State Services officials and vigilante group carried out the operation on Friday. In […] The post Security Agents Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout, Recover Relief Materials In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago PDP chieftain urges EFCC, ICPC, CCB to investigate Ebonyi govt officials 

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki   A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Moses Idika has called on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Code of Conduct Breau (CCB) to investigate some government officials handling projects in the state.   Some […] The post PDP chieftain urges EFCC, ICPC, CCB to investigate Ebonyi govt officials  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Police raid criminal hideout in Anambra, recover relief materials

The Anambra State Police Command has raided a criminal camp at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. A statement by the spokesperson for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday, noted that the police-led joint security team comprising the Army, Navy, Department of State Services officials and vigilante group carried out Read More

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7 h. ago PICTORIAL: Glamour as dignitaries, royals attend Alaafin’s coronation

Dignitaries from across the nation gathered at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday to witness the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I. The historic event drew a distinguished crowd, including President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Read More

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8 h. ago China asks US to reverse wrongful imposition of reciprocal tariffs 

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja   The Chinese Government, has called on the United States Government to correct its wrongful imposition of reciprocal tariffs.           The United States had in an executive order issued on April 2, 2025, announced that it will impose reciprocal tariffs on its major trading partners, including 34-percent […] The post China asks US to reverse wrongful imposition of reciprocal tariffs  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nasarawa trains staff on PPPs to tackle infrastructure deficit

The Nasarawa State Government has trained management staff of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state in tools to implement climate-smart Public Private Partnership projects, to address infrastructure deficit and boost the state’s economy. The capacity building workshop was anchored by the Nasarawa State Investment and Development Agency in collaboration with the United Kingdom Nigeria Read More

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12 h. ago At Senegal’s 65th Independence Day, Nigeria Backs Deeper Regional Cooperation

The Nigerian government has described its relationship with Senegal as a strategic partnership built on a foundation of shared history, democratic values and economic interdependence. This followed Vice President Kashim Shettima’s presence at Senegal’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary held at the Place de la Nation in Dakar on Friday. VP Shettima had represented President Bola […]

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16 h. ago We’ll sue FG, army over detention of over 60 minors, others – Shi’ites

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Shi’ites Islamic group has threatened to take legal actions against the federal government and the Nigerian Army if their members, including no fewer than 60 minors, allegedly arrested and detained are not released. The group disclosed this in Abuja on Friday, at a press briefing anchored by its lawyers, Bala […] The post We’ll sue FG, army over detention of over 60 minors, others – Shi’ites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Army HQ Conducts Seminar For Troops Of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’

Army Headquarters’ Department of Army Transformation and Innovation has held a seminar for officers and soldiers of “Operation Hadin Kai” at the Officers’ Mess, Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri. Speaking , Chief of Transformation and Innovation, Major General O.S. Abai,  stated that the seminar, themed “Lesson Learned Process/Feedback Mechanism”, aimed to enhance operational effectiveness of troops […]

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18 h. ago Supreme Court Removes Abure, Affirms Nenadi Usman As LP Chair

The Supreme Court has overturned the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja that recognised Julius Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous decision delivered yesterday in Abuja, a five-member panel of the apex court ruled that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to affirm Abure’s position […]

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19 h. ago Confusion as LP factions claim victory after Supreme Court ruling

There was confusion on Friday following the Supreme Court ruling on the leadership of the Labour Party. The Julius Abure-led faction, and the Nenadi Usman-led faction of the party claimed that the Supreme Court ruling validated its leadership. The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which […] The post Confusion as LP factions claim victory after Supreme Court ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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