50 m. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Centre To Combat Immigration Document Fraud

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has disclosed the plan of the Federal Government to establish a centralised system targeted at tackling immigration and document fraud. Dr Tunji-Ojo who revealed this at a meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Home Affairs, David Hanson, alongside representatives from the UK Home Office, National […]

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61 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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92 m. 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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4 h. ago Federal Gov’t Sets Up Committee To Curb Trailer, Tanker Accidents

Worried by the rising cases of tanker and trailer accidents on the major highways, the federal government has set up a special committee to investigate the menace and proffer solutions to recurrent incidents. The committee comprises representatives of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Institute of Transport […]

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4 h. ago Taraba: Why I’m focused on providing dividends of democracy – Rep. Yakubu

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The member representing Bali/Gassol Federal constituency in Taraba State Honourable Ja’afaru Yakubu, has said that the negligence his constituents suffered in the past has prompted him to go extra mile to provide dividends of democracy to them. Yakubu who disclose this while interacting with journalists in Jalingo said that, government presence […] The post Taraba: Why I’m focused on providing dividends of democracy – Rep. Yakubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 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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8 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu: Witnesses to testify behind camera in terrorism trial

The terrorism trial involving the proscribed leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has taken a unique turn as witnesses are set to testify behind camera. The development comes after a request by the Federal Government, represented by counsel Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN). After hearing the request, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal […] The post Nnamdi Kanu: Witnesses to testify behind camera in terrorism trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ohanaeze Youth Wing Calls For Broader Representation In Census Committee

The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has called for the expansion of the recently inaugurated National Census Committee. The Presidency had, through a statement by the special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the inauguration of a high-level committee to oversee the […]

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9 h. ago WHO Raises The Alarm Over Burden Of Child Killer Diseases In Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) country Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Molumbo, has called on the government at all levels to strengthen the Primary Health care delivery system for effective treatment against child killer diseases, especially Poliomyelitis and Malaria infections. He said Malaria remains a public Health Burden that can be adequately addressed at the […]

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11 h. ago Political Parties Hijacked By Wealthy Elite, Says Speaker Abbas

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has warned that wealthy individuals are turning political parties into personal investments, undermining the democratic process. Speaking at a technical workshop on the Political Parties Bill (HB1862) in Abuja, Abbas highlighted the absence of ideological foundations in Nigerian political parties, describing them as vehicles for […]

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12 h. ago Stop Trial Of Ohanaeze Youth President, Ugochinyere Begs Ebonyi Governor

The lawmaker representing Ideato federal constituency in Imo State, Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere Imo, has called on Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State to stop the criminal charges preferred against the national president of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka. Ugochinyere, who doubles as the spokesperson for the  Nigeria Lawmakers Opposition Coalition, made the appeal […]

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17 h. ago YABATECH: Fertile ground for industry partnership –Karnebeek

The Royal Frieslandcampina, global chief executive officer, Mr. Jan Derck Van Karnebeek highly referred Yaba College of Technology as a fertile ground for industry partnerships and a model for nurturing talents that meet both national and global standards. He made this assertion at an industry and academia engagement session, tagged Career Leap Series 1 to […] The post YABATECH: Fertile ground for industry partnership –Karnebeek appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Tinubu’s economic reforms have liberated Nigeria’s economy from control of ‘cabal’, says Senator Adeola

…says nation’s economy on steady growth Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Monday, declared that the nation’s affairs, particularly the economy, are no longer in the hands of the cabal. Adeola, otherwise known as Yayi, said that various reforms introduced […] The post Tinubu’s economic reforms have liberated Nigeria’s economy from control of ‘cabal’, says Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago PICTORIAL: 8 Die, 6 Injured As Bus Rams Into Petrol Tanker In Anambra

The sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Anambra State, Joyce Alexander, has attributed the road crash that claimed eight lives with six other persons injured in the State to over-speeding. The incident, according to her, occurred at about 9pm on Sunday night at Nteje along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Oyi local government […]

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27 h. ago Anambra guber: Revolt with your votes, says BOOT Party candidate Chika Jerry

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Okeke Chika-Jerry, the BOOT Party candidate for the November 8 Anambra governorship election, has urged Anambra voters to spark a revolution with their ballots by electing the right leader. Speaking in Onitsha on Monday, Chika-Jerry criticised career politicians for deceiving Nigerians since the return of civilian rule in 1999, leaving the […] The post Anambra guber: Revolt with your votes, says BOOT Party candidate Chika Jerry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Anambra guber: Ukachukwu no match for Soludo, says APGA Media Warriors

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Evangelist Chinedu Obigwe, National Coordinator of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Media Warriors, has declared that Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the November 8 Anambra governorship election, is no match for incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo and will face a decisive defeat. Responding to a Facebook post […] The post Anambra guber: Ukachukwu no match for Soludo, says APGA Media Warriors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt

The United States government has fingered corruption as the major stumbling block to trade and investment in Nigeria. Speaking in the latest 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said corruption and lack of transparency in tender processes are major concerns to U.S. companies. “U.S. […] The post Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Anambra 2025: Anglican cleric backs Soludo’s second term bid

From Sunday Ani Rev Canon Lumenkristy Eboh, a prominent cleric of the Awka Diocese, Anglican Communion, has endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s candidacy for the Anambra State governorship election on November 8, declaring him unrivalled. Eboh, who leads the God In Action Adoration Ministry in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area, made the announcement during his weekly […] The post Anambra 2025: Anglican cleric backs Soludo’s second term bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago “I Became Senator Through Elections Not Erection” – Senator Natasha Mocks Akpabio In Sacarstic Apology Letter To Senate

Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken a satirical swipe at Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, posting a mock apology over allegations of sexual harassment. Mrs. Natasha, in a letter shared on Sunday, via her official Facebook page, adopted a tone  with sarcasm, apologised for what she described as ‘grievous crime of maintaining […] The post “I Became Senator Through Elections Not Erection” – Senator Natasha Mocks Akpabio In Sacarstic Apology Letter To Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Ondo: Group Seeks Tinubu, Ganduje’s Intervention Over Plot To Alter Rotation Plan

A socio-political group, Ilaje Ugbo Intellectual Youths Alliance, has alleged a plot by the Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to impose a House of Representatives candidate from his hometown in Ugbo Ward 4 on Ugbo Kingdom against the agreed turn of Ugbo 2, 5 or 6 to produce the Reps candidate in 2027. IIYA therefore […]

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