28 h. ago Sokoto: CAN chairman urges unity, government action to end bloodshed

Byline: Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Rev. Moses Kayode James, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Sokoto State Chapter, has urged Christians to unite across denominations and ethnicities while calling on the government to halt ongoing bloodshed in Sokoto and Nigeria. He spoke at the 2025 Easter Praise and Prayer Celebration in Sokoto on Sunday, […] The post Sokoto: CAN chairman urges unity, government action to end bloodshed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Easter: Alia, Okpebholo, CAN, northern senators preach forgiveness, faith, resilience, unity

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja, Scholastica Hir, Makurdi, Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja  and Tony Osauzo, Benin Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated Christians in the state and across the country on the celebration of Easter, urging them to reflect on the values of sacrifice, love and unity exemplified by the death and resurrection of […] The post Easter: Alia, Okpebholo, CAN, northern senators preach forgiveness, faith, resilience, unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Easter: Governor Mutfwang preaches peace, unity, urges christians to emulate Christ’s character

Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, a lawyer and the Plateau state governor has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the world read more Easter: Governor Mutfwang preaches peace, unity, urges christians to emulate Christ’s character

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45 h. ago Easter: Northern Senators preach unity, urge Nigerians to shun hate, corruption, violence

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Northern Senators Forum has called on Nigerians to reject hate speech, bigotry, corruption, banditry, and terrorism, stressing that a society grounded in tolerance and empathy is key to national peace and prosperity. In an Easter message, the chairman of the forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua, urges them to use the Easter […] The post Easter: Northern Senators preach unity, urge Nigerians to shun hate, corruption, violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Ekiti 2026: Oluyede urges unity in Easter message to Christians

Byline: Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Dr Wole Oluyede, a 2026 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant in Ekiti State, has congratulated Christians worldwide, especially in Ekiti, on Easter 2025. In a message delivered on Sunday, April 20, through his spokesperson, Gani Salau, Oluyede urged embracing love, peace, and unity for sustainable development. He described Easter as […] The post Ekiti 2026: Oluyede urges unity in Easter message to Christians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Easter: Kwara’s Oloro monarch greets Christians, urges peace and unity

By Lukman Olabiyi The Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Kwara State, His Royal Majesty Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II, has extended warm Easter greetings to Oro Kingdom residents and the broader Christian community. In a statement issued on 20 April 2025, the monarch described Easter as a pivotal moment marking the culmination of […] The post Easter: Kwara’s Oloro monarch greets Christians, urges peace and unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Easter: Okpebholo urges Edo residents to embrace hope, unity, and faith

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has urged residents to use Easter 2025 to recommit to peace, harmony, and mutual respect. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo said, “Let us strengthen the bonds that unite us and work together to build the Edo State of our […] The post Easter: Okpebholo urges Edo residents to embrace hope, unity, and faith appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Shettima urges peace, political unity in Kano during condolence visit

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday, urged Kano State residents to set aside political differences and promote peace. He made the appeal during a condolence visit to the family of the late Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, who passed away two weeks ago. A press release by Mustapha Muhammad, Chief Press […] The post Shettima urges peace, political unity in Kano during condolence visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Easter: Akpabio urges perpetrators of violence to embrace peace, calls for unity

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appealed to those behind violent attacks and killings across Nigeria to respect the sanctity of human life and abandon their evil ways, saying peace is essential for the nation’s progress. In his Easter message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme […] The post Easter: Akpabio urges perpetrators of violence to embrace peace, calls for unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Oilmoney urges Christians to embrace sacrifice and unity this Good Friday

By Damiete Braide Prominent businessman and philanthropist, Alafaa Kariboye-Igbo, widely known as OilMoney, has extended heartfelt Good Friday greetings to Christians, calling on them to reflect on the true essence of the day. In his goodwill message, he emphasized the importance of sacrifice, humility, love, and forgiveness—values embodied in the life and death of Jesus […] The post Oilmoney urges Christians to embrace sacrifice and unity this Good Friday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kano to prosecute teachers found guilty of sexual harassment 

The Kano State Government has vowed to take decisive action against any teacher or school staff found guilty of sexually harassing students, declaring that such offenders will face the full wrath of the law. This is contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Yusuf on Student Matters, Ibrahim Sumaila, and Read More

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6 d. ago Chief Kefas Condemned Plateau Killings, Urges Vigilance, Empowerment

Prominent businessman and community leader Chief Kefas Wungak Ropshik has condemned the recent killings in Plateau State, labelling the situation as “heartbreaking and intolerable.” He expressed grave concern over the escalating insecurity and urged federal and state governments to take immediate and decisive action to restore peace. In a statement to the press yesterday, Chief […]

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6 d. ago Diaspora group flays Plateau killings, seeks urgent govt action

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Zumunta Association USA Inc., a pan-Northern Nigerian diaspora group based in Washington D.C., has condemned the spate of killings in Plateau State and other parts of northern Nigeria and called on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to end the bloodshed. In a statement by the National […] The post Diaspora group flays Plateau killings, seeks urgent govt action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago I’m ready to lead Anambra, not afraid of APGA, PDP – AAC gov candidate Ifemeludike

Nollywood actress and governorship candidate of the African Action Congress in the November 8, 2025 governorship poll, Miss Chioma Ifemeludike, in this interview with IKENNA OBIANERI, speaks about her emergence as the AAC candidate and her ambition to govern Anambra and other issues concerning governance of the state What were you doing before now and Read More

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6 d. ago Rivers administrator threatens lawsuit to recover N300m from NBA

The Rivers State Government has threatened legal action against the Nigerian Bar Association to recover the sum of N300m, following the relocation of the NBA’s 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. According to the Rivers Government, the money was not a donation, but was given with a clear understanding that Port Read More

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7 d. ago Nigerian poet urges action on Chibok Girls dilemma in new video

Akeem Lasisi, award winning Nigerian performance poet and journalist, has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to intensify read more Nigerian poet urges action on Chibok Girls dilemma in new video

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1 week ago Anambra guber: Jeff Nweke defeats Ekwunife, others to emerge AA candidate

By Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Security expert Chief Jeff Nweke has emerged as the Action Alliance (AA) governorship candidate for the November 8 Anambra State election. He defeated Amarachukwu Ekwunife and Michael Elemuo in the party’s primary. The primary, monitored by INEC officials, took place on Thursday at Jesse Hotel in Awka. Using the Option A4 […] The post Anambra guber: Jeff Nweke defeats Ekwunife, others to emerge AA candidate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Soludo launches open govt partnership action plan in Anambra

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has launched the State Open Government Partnership Action Plan II in the State. The read more Soludo launches open govt partnership action plan in Anambra

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1 week ago Buhari urges APC governors to prioritise citizens in governance

Appreciates Tinubu for renovating his Kaduna home By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Former President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a focus on citizens in governance. He spoke during a meeting with the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) at his Kaduna home. The visit, led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, showed unity in the All Progressives Congress […] The post Buhari urges APC governors to prioritise citizens in governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria is collapsing, the numbers are clear, says Peter Obi

urges unity, fairness in Labour Party Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general read more Nigeria is collapsing, the numbers are clear, says Peter Obi

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