5 h. ago Polio: Vaccinators decry parental refusal in Gombe’s Tumfure community

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The 2025 routine immunisation campaign against poliovirus and other preventable diseases in Gombe State has faced resistance in Tumfure, a busy suburb of Gombe metropolis, raising concerns among vaccinators about children’s health. Health workers reported growing noncompliance during house-to-house visits, despite awareness campaigns backed by the Gombe State Government, UNICEF, and […] The post Polio: Vaccinators decry parental refusal in Gombe’s Tumfure community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago New Wave Of Crisis Hits Kano NNPP As Senator Laments Disunity, Joins APC

Senator representing Kano South, Suleiman Kawu, has formally announced his defection from New Nigeria Peoples Party to All Progressives Congress. Senator Kawu on Wednesday, cited deepening internal crises and legal disputes within his former party. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that his defection letter was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary session in Abuja. The […] The post New Wave Of Crisis Hits Kano NNPP As Senator Laments Disunity, Joins APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago FirstBank CEO hosts NDLEA management, reaffirms support for anti

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) has partnered with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. At the recent courtesy visit of the management of NDLEA to FirstBank Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, at the bank’s Head Office in Marina, the CEO emphasised the importance of increased […] The post FirstBank CEO hosts NDLEA management, reaffirms support for anti-drug campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Akpabio vs Natasha: Youth Group Wants UK To Deport Activist, Sandra Duru

A group, Arewa Youths Progressive Assembly has called on the United Kingdom to deport activist, Dr Sandra Duru for constituting public nuisance. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists signed by the group’s National President, Shuaibu Usman and the National Secretary, Abdul Kefas Gambo. Their demand came amid controversy stoked by Duru […]

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16 h. ago Nigeria hosts 14 African nations, reaffirms pledge to end violence against children

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government has restated its commitment to ending violence against children, women, and vulnerable groups. Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim made the recommitment at the kickoff of the two-day Regional Meeting of Pathfinder African Countries on the Global Alliance to End Violence Against Children in Abuja on Wednesday, where […] The post Nigeria hosts 14 African nations, reaffirms pledge to end violence against children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago FCTA Adopts Pathfinding Model To End Violence Against Children

The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that it will adopt the pathfinding model to end violence against children across the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, stated t on Wednesday, on the sideline of the two-day ministerial-level Regional Meeting of the Pathfinding Global Alliance on Ending Violence […]

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18 h. ago Wema Bank Rewards Customers With N14m At 80th Anniversary Gala

Wema Bank has rewarded 88 loyal customers with over N14 million in cash prizes as part of its 80th anniversary. The bank’s ‘80-For-80’ campaign, which began on April 17, culminated in a grand gala event held in Lagos. During the event, eight customers each received N1 million, while 80 other lucky winners took home N80,000 […]

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18 h. ago 2027: Opposition Coalition Talks Is Hallucination — Presidency

The Presidency has described reports of a growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections as a hallucination, insisting that no credible political party or figure has endorsed such a move. Special Adviser on Policy and Communications to the President, Daniel Bwala, speaking on the coalition, mocked the notion of an emerging alliance between […]

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19 h. ago Benue Remains Stable Despite Sabotage Attempts — Governor Alia Assures

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has raised concerns over an alleged plot aimed at destabilizing the state and orchestrating his removal from office. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, during a press briefing in Makurdi on Wednesday, the governor accused unnamed individuals of engineering a campaign of misinformation, sponsored protests, and legal […] The post Benue Remains Stable Despite Sabotage Attempts — Governor Alia Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Climate Adaptation Network Goes Global As CABA Welcomes Fiji, Rwanda, Pakistan

In a historic move toward fostering private-sector–led climate resilience, the Climate Adaptation Business Alliance (CABA) has officially unveiled yesterday, a high-profile event in Nairobi, Kenya. This rebranding signifies a pivotal expansion from the original Africa-focused network into a truly global coalition, with Fiji, Rwanda, and Pakistan joining as founding members. The event, organized by the […]

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26 h. ago Stop Smear Campaign Against Akpabio, CSOs Warn Natasha, Allies

Two Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Civil Rights Africa and League of Democracy Defenders, have cautioned suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against what they called ‘continued campaign of calumny and malicious falsehood’ against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The groups said Natasha’s recent allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President were not only […]

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32 h. ago Poor Infrastructure, Unsafe Practices Responsible For Deaths On Nigerian Roads – ATCN

Automobile and Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), has identified unsafe road practices and poorly planned transport infrastructures as the leading causes of death and injuries on Nigerian roads. ATCN president, Ishaku Bamaiyi, stated this in Kaduna while speaking at the opening of the two-day awareness campaign titled, “Promoting Safe and Sustainable Mobility for Youth” held […]

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33 h. ago Nigerian Open AI Board Member Under Pressure As Global Campaign Gains Momentum

A rapidly growing global campaign backed by over 110,000 people calls on OpenAI’s newest board member, Adebayo Ogunlesi, to block the company’s transition to a for-profit model. Ogunlesi is a prominent Nigerian billionaire and investment banker who joined OpenAI’s board in January 2025. Campaigners from the People For AI Coalition argue that OpenAI CEO Sam […]

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34 h. ago Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd). This is just as he reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to upholding democratic processes in Rivers State. Ibas was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to administer the affairs […] The post Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Police: CSOs petition Reps, ICPC over N6bn contract splitting

By Christopher Oji A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has petitioned the House of Representatives, as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission ( ICPC), over alleged N6 billion contract splitting in the Nigeria Police. Executive Director, Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre  in Africa and Convener, Say No Campaign Nigeria, Ezenwa […] The post Police: CSOs petition Reps, ICPC over N6bn contract splitting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Let us rise up, meet expectations of Nigerians, Akpabio tells lawmakers

From Adesuwa Tsan and Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged lawmakers to rise up and meet the weighty expectations of Nigerians with integrity, unity and legislative action. He also urged the lawmakers to be guided by patriotism in the discharge of their legislative duties. Akpabio made the call at the resumption of […] The post Let us rise up, meet expectations of Nigerians, Akpabio tells lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago NNPCL: Ethnic Youth Groups Unite Against Alleged Plot To Smear Kyari’s Name

Leading ethnic youth organisations across Nigeria have launched a united front to resist what they described as a politically motivated attempt to tarnish the image of the immediate-past Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. The move followed reports of an ongoing investigation by the Economic and […]

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45 h. ago Group Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against LASUSTECH VC Odusanya

  The Campaign for Democracy and Justice (CDJ) has dismissed the allegations of corruption against the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, chairman of CDJ, Ishola Adeshina, said the Vice Chancellor was not only a man of honour and of […]

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47 h. ago Senate sets up oversight committee for Rivers administrator 

By John Ogunsemore The Senate has constituted a committee to oversee the activities of Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd). Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed this at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday. According to him, the committee was constituted to strengthen transparency and accountability in the governance of Rivers during […] The post Senate sets up oversight committee for Rivers administrator  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Akpabio to Senators: “Nigerians expect results, not Rhetorics”

From Abuja Kenneth Udeh As the Nigerian Senate resumed plenary after its Easter and Eid-el-Fitr recess, which began on March 27, Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has called on the Nigerian Senate to meet the weighty expectations of Nigerians with integrity, unity, and legislative action. Akpabio made the clarion call on Tuesday , urging his […] The post Akpabio to Senators: “Nigerians expect results, not Rhetorics” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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