8 h. ago Shettima To Declare Rail Investment Conference Open In Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to declare open the 2nd International Railway Conference and Exhibition in Abuja. The conference, scheduled for Monday, is where stakeholders from across Africa and beyond are expected to brainstorm on the future of railway development on the continent. The Federal Ministry of Transportation said in a statement signed […]

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31 h. ago Kyari arrest: CNPP, CSOs commend EFCC, demand further investigation

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), in collaboration with the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the arrest of the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. The group, in a joint […] The post Kyari arrest: CNPP, CSOs commend EFCC, demand further investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago $1.7 BN World Bank Loan: CNPP, CNCOs condem APC’s latest move

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), in conjunction with the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), has raised alarm over the fresh loan request from the World Bank amounting to $1.75 billion despite unprecedented revenue collections within the last eight months. The group in press statement on Thursday, jointly […] The post $1.7 BN World Bank Loan: CNPP, CNCOs condem APC’s latest move appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago IGP confab: How we arrested 90 suspected kidnappers, robbers –Niger CP

Commissioner of Police, Niger State, Mr. Abduallhi Adamu Elleman, says the command will get rid of criminals, after arresting over 90 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists. He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja. He said: “We are smoking criminals out of the state. The ‘ember’ months will be hard […] The post IGP confab: How we arrested 90 suspected kidnappers, robbers –Niger CP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Stakeholders attack Sowore over ‘derogatory’ remarks against Tinubu

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Varions stakeholders under the umbrella of coalition of Civil societies organisations (CSOs) have descended on politician and rights activist, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, over his derogatory remarks against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his recent state visit to Brazil. The stakeholders that spoke at a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, […] The post Stakeholders attack Sowore over ‘derogatory’ remarks against Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG dismisses sabotage as cause of Abuja–Kaduna train derailment

Opeifa apologises for harassment of NTA reporter From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Transportation Saidu Alkali and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, have denied claims that sabotage was behind last week’s Abuja–Kaduna train derailment. Both officials assured the public that rail travel remains safe despite ongoing investigations. Speaking with reporters at […] The post FG dismisses sabotage as cause of Abuja–Kaduna train derailment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Building a Nigerian dream: Youth innovation for inclusive governance

On August 12, 2025, the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja hosted the Policy Conference for Youth with the theme read more Building a Nigerian dream: Youth innovation for inclusive governance

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2 w. ago Invest in AI to defeat terrorism – CDS Musa to African colleagues

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has advocated the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the fight against terrorism on the African continent. Musa, while speaking at the opening of the Africa Chief of Defence Staff Conference held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, on Monday, advised his African colleagues to invest in […] The post Invest in AI to defeat terrorism – CDS Musa to African colleagues appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Obasanjo, Lumumba, Mignot, Others For National Leadership Confab

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo; founder, PLO Lumumba Foundation, Prof. Patrick Lumumba; Head of the European Union  delegation to Nigeria, Ambassador Gautier Mignot; global business strategist & executive coach, Dr Corrie Block; among others are billed to speak at a national leadership conference, taking place in Abuja between September 5 and 6, 2025. Organised by the […]

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2 w. ago Abdulsalami, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Pate, Wike to commission Care365 Health Hub in Abuja

The Sun Nigeria is set to witness a historic milestone in healthcare on Tuesday, September 2, as former Heads of State, eminent leaders, top government officials, and global experts will gather at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, for the grand unveiling of the Care365 Health Hub. The hub is a transformative healthcare […] The post Abdulsalami, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Pate, Wike to commission Care365 Health Hub in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kanu seeks inclusion of case in NBA’s annual conference agenda

Tribune Online Kanu seeks inclusion of case in NBA’s annual conference agenda "What has been done to me in Abuja courts amounts to nothing less than the judicial lynching as against constitutional order and I am calling on the NBA to Kanu seeks inclusion of case in NBA’s annual conference agenda Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Alake: Mining industry greatest investment destination in Africa

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, said the mining sector represents one of the most exciting investment destinations on the African continent. Dr Alake stated this at a news conference ahead of this year’s Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja with the theme “Nigerian Mining: From Progress to Global […] The post Alake: Mining industry greatest investment destination in Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NSIB DG canvasses improved funding, collaboration to enhance investigation

Tribune Online NSIB DG canvasses improved funding, collaboration to enhance investigation The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has emphasised the need for prompt remittance of levies from other agencies to support government funding, enabling the Bureau to effectively prevent accidents in all transportation sectors. According to NSIB Director General, Capt. Alex Badeh Jnr., the Bureau’s expanded role in investigating air, rail, and maritime accidents requires increased […] NSIB DG canvasses improved funding, collaboration to enhance investigation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tinubu reaffirms inclusivity, diversity, rule of law as Nigeria’s strength at TICAD9

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) held in Yokohama, Japan, President Bola Tinubu, while presenting Nigeria’s statement, emphasised that inclusivity, diversity, and the rule of law remain Nigeria’s greatest strengths—key pillars that have underpinned national progress and stability. He praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their remarkable […] The post Tinubu reaffirms inclusivity, diversity, rule of law as Nigeria’s strength at TICAD9 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 2027: Former Women Minister, others call on Nigerians to support Tinubu

…says Tinubu doing well From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has called on Nigerians to give  president Bola Tinubu the necessary support to take Nigeria to the next level. Tallen made this call in Abuja,at the 2025 National summit/ world Press conference of the Integrity Group […] The post 2027: Former Women Minister, others call on Nigerians to support Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Group lauds NSA for confirming DSS capture of terrorist groups’ leaders

A group, Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has praised the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for finally confirming weeks of speculation on the capture of two most-wanted leaders of terrorist groups in Nigeria. The NSA had at a press conference Saturday in Abuja formally announced the capture of the leadership of the […] The post Group lauds NSA for confirming DSS capture of terrorist groups’ leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Customs, NES strengthen ties to promote economic development

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja  Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) are set to deepen their collaboration to drive national economic growth ahead of the Society’s annual conference, scheduled for September 8 to 11, 2025 in Abuja. National President Professor Adeola Adenikinju led a delegation comprising members of the Governing Council and […] The post Customs, NES strengthen ties to promote economic development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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