3 h. ago Ethiopian Airlines commits to boosting Nigeria’s travel, tourism sector

Ethiopian Airlines has pledged to continue supporting tourism, entertainment and cultural events in Nigeria. The airline, which connects over 60 African cities, said supporting Nigeria was a strategic decision as its economy is fast emerging as Africa’s leading hub for such events. According to Mrs. Firiehiwot Mekonnen, the newly appointed Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines […] The post Ethiopian Airlines commits to boosting Nigeria’s travel, tourism sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago MayDay: FOBTOB charges workers to reclaim civic space amid economic hardship

By Chukwuma Umeorah The National President of the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB), Jimoh Oyibo, has called on Nigerian workers to reclaim their civic space and demand greater accountability from leadership amid growing economic hardship in the country. In a message to mark Workers’ Day 2025, Oyibo decried the persistent inflation, currency […] The post MayDay: FOBTOB charges workers to reclaim civic space amid economic hardship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Kebbi Students elect national leaders as Ahijo Saidu emerges president

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The National Union of Kebbi State Students (NUKESS) has elected their national executive at it 2025 national convention where Ahijo Saidu Bakiwai emerged as National President. While Bakiwai from Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) got 29 votes,his closer rival,Anas Umar Faruq from KSUSTA garnered 27 votes and the third presidential […] The post Kebbi Students elect national leaders as Ahijo Saidu emerges president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NDLEA seizes N3.4bn opioids in Lagos and Port Harcourt, intercepts 942 explosives for Zamfara

By Christopher Oji The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 3.5 million opioid pills and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup, valued at over N3.428 billion, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Lagos State. The agency also intercepted 942 explosives en route to Zamfara State. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi detailed […] The post NDLEA seizes N3.4bn opioids in Lagos and Port Harcourt, intercepts 942 explosives for Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

12 h. ago Otti’s Aide Chukwu Felicitates Abia Workers On 2025 International Workers’ Day

The Senior Special Assistant to the Abia State Governor on Due Process, Dr. Oluebube Chukwu, has extended his warm felicitations to the State’s workers as they celebrated the 2025 International Workers’ Day on May 1. In a statement made available to journalists, Dr. Chukwu, while acknowledging their unwavering dedication and unrelenting toil, joined in celebrating […]

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16 h. ago N3.4bn Opioids Seized In Lagos, Port Harcourt As NDLEA Uncovers Drugs In Chocolate Tins

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted no fewer than three million five hundred thousand (3,500,000) pills of opioids and one hundred and sixty-three thousand (163,000) bottles of codeine syrup with combined street value of over three billion, four hundred and twenty-eight million naira (N3,428,000,000.00) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and […]

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16 h. ago Sokoto Gov To Intervene In Worker’s Unremitted Loan Deductions

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has pledged to intervene into the workers’ loan repayments that were deducted from their salaries but never remitted to the respective banks. Governor Aliyu made the commitment while responding to an appeal by the Sokoto State Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Abdullahi Aliyu, who urged the state […]

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16 h. ago NDLEA seizes N3.4bn in opioids, uncovers cannabis in chocolate tins in Lagos, Port Harcourt

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 3,500,000 opioid pills and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup, valued at over N3.4 billion, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Lagos State. On Tuesday, April 29, NDLEA officers, alongside Customs Service and other security agencies, intercepted two million tafrodol 225mg pills and […] The post NDLEA seizes N3.4bn in opioids, uncovers cannabis in chocolate tins in Lagos, Port Harcourt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized illicit drugs valued at over N3.4 billion in a series of coordinated operations across Rivers, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Anambra, Edo, and Niger States. A joint operation involving NDLEA, Customs, and other security agencies at the Onne Ports Complex in Port Harcourt on Saturday, led to the […] The post NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Methodist Bishop Denies Assault, Abuse Of Priest In Cross River

The presiding Bishop of Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Atamunu, Rt. Rev. Otuekong Ukut has dismissed allegation of verbal abuse and physical assault on a priest, Rev. Victor Uloh. Rev. Oloh, a priest serving under in the diocese had accused the bishop of inhuman treatment and oppression. Reacting to the allegation in an interview with […]

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21 h. ago How Damilola James is fostering inclusivity among Lagos communities

Badagry West LCDA is witnessing a renewed sense of hope and vibrancy as Damilola Sonayon James emerges as a transformative read more How Damilola James is fostering inclusivity among Lagos communities

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21 h. ago Untold story: Why Adamawa’s River Wulum became centre of attraction

Fishermen, sellers, others rake in millions of naira through fishing activities Rivers form a vital section of the economic backbone read more Untold story: Why Adamawa’s River Wulum became centre of attraction

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25 h. ago State of emergency: Changing fortunes and dangling moods of Rivers workers

By the time the International Labour Day (May 1, 2025) approached, workers in Rivers State were down in spirit. Democracy read more State of emergency: Changing fortunes and dangling moods of Rivers workers

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27 h. ago Workers’ pain deepens as inflation eats up 70,000 minimum wage

…Troop out en masse on May Day despite lamentation …Demand increased pay …Sokoto, Imo, Osun, 4 other states yet to read more Workers’ pain deepens as inflation eats up 70,000 minimum wage

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35 h. ago VP Shettima, African Leaders Witness Inauguration Of Gabon President

In a true show of support for Africa’s democracy, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside other world leaders, on Saturday, joined thousands of Gabonese citizens as Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was inaugurated as the new elected Gabonese President. This followed his election victory on April 12, 2025, when he emerged victorious after beating seven others […]

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36 h. ago Mr Macaroni Celebrates Birthday With Exciting New Ambassadorship Deal From Mikano Motors

Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Mr Macaroni, has received an exciting birthday gift from Mikano Motors. Taking to Facebook on Saturday to share his joy, Mr Macaroni revealed that he has renewed his ambassadorship deal with the company, which now includes the luxury All-New Changan CS95. Expressing his excitement, the entertainer shared, “I’m so […] The post Mr Macaroni Celebrates Birthday With Exciting New Ambassadorship Deal From Mikano Motors appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Transport

37 h. ago Stop Begging For Peace While Sponsoring Unrest In Rivers — Wike Tells Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to demonstrate honesty amid ongoing political crisis in the oil rich state. Wike disclosed this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Saturday. He also tasked Governor Fubara […] The post Stop Begging For Peace While Sponsoring Unrest In Rivers — Wike Tells Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Rivers Cooperatives to create 23,000 jobs through black fly farming

The Rivers Cooperative Federation has entered into a partnership with Netherlands-based investors, represented by Agricultural Social Entrepreneurship Foundation (ASEF) and read more Rivers Cooperatives to create 23,000 jobs through black fly farming

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40 h. ago First Lady’s RHI joins forces with SDGs office to empower 500 Rivers Women

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu through her pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), joined forces to empower 500 women drawn from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State. In a statement by Special Assistant […] The post First Lady’s RHI joins forces with SDGs office to empower 500 Rivers Women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Wike: Walkout on First Lady, sponsored, disturbing, embarrassing

• Apologises to President, wife From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly condemned the walkout staged by women loyal to suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara during an empowerment event organized by First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, describing it as “very disturbing and embarrassing.” The incident […] The post Wike: Walkout on First Lady, sponsored, disturbing, embarrassing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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