22 h. ago Fifth columnists using phantom unions to wage ethnic war against NiMet DG Anosike – NiMet source

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A credible source within the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alleged an orchestrated ethnic campaign against the agency’s Director General, Prof. Charles Anosike. Speaking anonymously on Monday, the source claimed that a group posing as the Joint Action Congress (JAC) of NiMet is falsely calling for Anosike’s removal to destabilise the […] The post Fifth columnists using phantom unions to wage ethnic war against NiMet DG Anosike – NiMet source appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago We lost 3 staff in 2 months to poor leadership, poverty – NiMeT union

…calls for removal of its DG The Joint Action Congress (JAC) of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMeT) has disclosed that read more We lost 3 staff in 2 months to poor leadership, poverty – NiMeT union

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46 h. ago SERAP Urges Meta To Pay $220m Fine Or Face Legal Action Over Privacy Breaches

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on tech giant Meta and its Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, to immediately pay the $220 million fine imposed by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) or risk facing legal action. The call followed last Friday’s ruling by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, […]

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49 h. ago NANS, NAOSS commend Senator Adeola for scholarship, bursary awards to 3,000 Ogun students

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) have praised Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, for awarding scholarships and bursaries to over 3,000 students in Ogun State. Representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Adeola’s initiative was lauded in a joint statement […] The post NANS, NAOSS commend Senator Adeola for scholarship, bursary awards to 3,000 Ogun students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On World Malaria Day 2025, First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu, issued a strong call to action, declaring malaria not just a public health issue but a national emergency for Nigeria. Speaking on April 25, she emphasized that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to […] The post First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Flight Operations Resume As NiMet Workers Suspend Strike Action

Flight operations will now resume fully at the nation’s airports as workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have called off their strike action after the intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday. LEADERSHIP reports that NiMet staff had commenced an indefinite strike over poor salary packages and welfare. […]

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5 d. ago Soludo represents a model for the Anambra of our dreams – Osita Chidoka

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Former Aviation Minister and public policy advocate Chief Osita Chidoka has endorsed Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s re-election bid, calling him “a model for the Anambra of our dreams”. Impressed by Soludo’s performance, Chidoka praised his credentials, visionary leadership, and achievements over the past three years. During a live radio interview in […] The post Soludo represents a model for the Anambra of our dreams – Osita Chidoka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Security Expert Advocates Community Defence Mechanism In Addressing Rebound Insurgency

Security experts have expressed deep concern over rebound cases of kidnapping and insurgency and the governments inability to protect hapless citizens. The Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum lamented the rising cases of insurgency in the state and called for urgent action. Hundreds of citizens have been kidnapped in the last quarter and some losing their […]

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5 d. ago Tinubu calls for immediate global climate action, unveils Nigeria’s energy transition plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a high-level virtual dialogue yesterday, President Bola Tinubu urged world leaders to act decisively on the escalating global climate crisis, emphasising that the time for climate action is not tomorrow but now. In a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President called for unity, courage […] The post Tinubu calls for immediate global climate action, unveils Nigeria’s energy transition plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago NSA Ribadu Assures Progress As Tinubu Calls For Urgent Action Against Security

President Bola Tinubu expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in Nigeria, telling the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and other security chiefs that “enough is enough.” This statement followed a closed-door meeting on Wednesday where the President discussed the country’s security challenges with top security officials. In a press briefing following […] The post NSA Ribadu Assures Progress As Tinubu Calls For Urgent Action Against Security appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu calls for immediate global climate action, unveils Nigeria’s bold energy transition plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has urged global leaders to act swiftly on the climate crisis during a virtual dialogue co-hosted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In a statement by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said, “The time for climate action is not tomorrow; it […] The post Tinubu calls for immediate global climate action, unveils Nigeria’s bold energy transition plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Coalition seeks Tinubu’s Intervention on rising tensions in Niger Delta

By Lukman Olabiyi A coalition of over 130 pan-Yoruba groups under the banner of the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM), has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to avert a looming crisis in the Niger Delta . The group warned that the current political and economic marginalization of the Itsekiri people […] The post Coalition seeks Tinubu’s Intervention on rising tensions in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Ogun: Students laud Abiodun’s administration over near completion of agro cargo airport

…say commercial flight checks by NAMA positive indicator Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and National Association of the Ogun State Students (NAOSS) have commended the governor of the state, Dapo Abiodun, for his administration’s unrelenting efforts in making the Gateway International Airport operational soon. They gave this commendation in a […] The post Ogun: Students laud Abiodun’s administration over near completion of agro cargo airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police Confirm Death Of Delta Gov’s Aide Shimite Bello, Detain Husband

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of Chief Love Shimite Bello, the Special Adviser to Delta State governor on Trade and Export. The Command, however, denied that it arrested the husband of the deceased, whom it said that was only placed in protective custody over concerns for his safety as the family […]

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1 week ago Uromi 16: Edo police chief calms tensions, vows no reprisal attacks

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The new Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, has assured that there will be no reprisal attacks arising from the killing of the 16 hunters in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. The police chief gave the assurance during his visit to the Nigeria Union […] The post Uromi 16: Edo police chief calms tensions, vows no reprisal attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FUOYE crisis: Sheathe your swords, NANS begs warring parties

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and other warring groups to end the crisis rocking the university. The student body appealed to the parties to sheathe their swords and give peace a chance […] The post FUOYE crisis: Sheathe your swords, NANS begs warring parties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to submit himself to an independent and thorough investigation over a sexual harassment allegation, warning that his refusal to do so and continued stay in office could obstruct due process and compromise the integrity of the legislative system. The group insisted […] The post Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a powerful message at a strategic brunch hosted by Women in Philanthropy and Impact Africa (WIPIA) in Lagos, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, emphasised the urgent need for collective action to empower Nigerian women. The event brought together private sector leaders and philanthropists to discuss public-private partnerships and the […] The post Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Group Demands Akpabio’s Resignation Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

A civil advocacy group, The Action Collective, has called for the immediate resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio following renewed allegations of sexual harassment that the group said were damaging both the credibility of the National Assembly and Nigeria’s international reputation. In a strongly worded statement released on Thursday and signed by its National Coordinator, […]

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