93 m. ago UTA Nigeria condemns killings in Plateau, Benue, urges FG to restore security

The United Towns Agency (UTA) for North South Cooperation, Nigeria chapter, a United Nations accredited non-governmental organisation with UN ECOSOC consultative status, has asked the federal government to take proactive measures to stop the wanton killing of innocent citizens in the country. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, the UTA Country President, Amb Abigail Amalaha, […] The post UTA Nigeria condemns killings in Plateau, Benue, urges FG to restore security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Easter: ACF felicitates Christians, prays Nigeria returns to peace

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has felicitated Nigerian and worldwide Christian brethren on the celebration of the 2025 Easter Season and prayed for Nigeria’s return to peace, security and economic prosperity. Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, said in a statement that, in solidarity, the ACF rejoices […] The post Easter: ACF felicitates Christians, prays Nigeria returns to peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader

….Urges leaders to shun divisive politics in Easter message From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed that the National Assembly is working on a legal framework to establish state police as part of a broader effort to tackle Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. Bamidele made this disclosure in his Easter […] The post National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago SERAP Sues NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song ‘Tell Your Papa’

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to reverse the ban placed on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, ‘Tell Your Papa’ by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). SERAP is urging the court to declare that NBC’s directive issued on April 9, 2025, to all broadcast stations in Nigeria, banning […]

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4 h. ago Why businesses must rejig value propositions – CEO, Pierrine Consulting

As businesses struggle to survive amid growing uncertainties in the nation’s economy, business leaders and managers have been urged to read more Why businesses must rejig value propositions – CEO, Pierrine Consulting

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5 h. ago Nigeria Gradually Becoming National Morgue, End Hardship, Insecurity – Kukah Tells Tinubu

Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to save Nigerians from the cross of pain, hunger and insecurity challenge in the country. Speaking during Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, Kukah likened the suffering of Nigerians to Christ’s crucifixion. The cleric also described the current climate as marked […] The post Nigeria Gradually Becoming National Morgue, End Hardship, Insecurity – Kukah Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Return People’s Mandate, Reinstate Fubara Now, Secondus Tells Tinubu

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reinstate the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The PDP’s chieftain noted that this is the only way to uphold people’s mandate and restore peace in the state. Recall that President Tinubu in March, suspended Governor Fubara, his Deputy, […] The post Rivers Crisis: Return People’s Mandate, Reinstate Fubara Now, Secondus Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NDLEA Intercepts 500g Cocaine Concealed In Religious Books Being Transported To Saudi Arabia

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted a shipment of cocaine concealed in 20 sets of religious books going to Saudi Arabia. It was gathered that the cocaine consignment consisting of 20 parcels with a total weight of 500grams and buried in the pages of religious books was exposed at a courier […] The post NDLEA Intercepts 500g Cocaine Concealed In Religious Books Being Transported To Saudi Arabia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 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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6 h. ago Easter: ACF Celebrates With Christians, Decries Economic, Security Challenges

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has extended felicitations to the Christians on the occasion of 2025 Easter celebrations even amid socioeconomic, political and security challenges confronting the nation. These, the apex northern sociopolitical group said were worsened by corruption, selfish leadership, nepotism, provocative and flamboyant lifestyles of political leaders. ACF in its Easter message in […]

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8 h. ago Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship

Byline: Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Teenage table tennis players from Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Abia, and Delta clinched gold medals at the 2025 Offiong Edem Table Tennis Championship in Calabar, Cross River State. An athlete from Ultra King Sports Academy, Uyo, also secured gold during the three-day event. In the Under-13 boys’ category, Delta’s Idoko […] The post Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Anim/Orlu State creation will secure Owerri, Okigwe for Uzodimma’s successor – Alagbaoso

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Chief Jerry Alagbaoso, former National Assembly member for Orlu/Orsu and Oru East, has stated that creating the proposed Anim/Orlu State will ensure Owerri or Okigwe zones produce Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s successor in 2028. Alagbaoso, founder of the Triple “O” (Owerri, Orlu, Okigwe) Initiative, responded to the recent dispute between […] The post Anim/Orlu State creation will secure Owerri, Okigwe for Uzodimma’s successor – Alagbaoso appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigerian Idol Season 10 premieres today, streams live on Showmax

The lights are on, the stage is set, and the spotlight is ready to shine on Nigeria’s next music superstar read more Nigerian Idol Season 10 premieres today, streams live on Showmax

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13 h. ago Southern Taraba youths condemn renaming of government lodges after T.Y. Danjuma

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Southern Taraba Youth Coalition for Peace (STYCOP) on Sunday, April 20, condemned Governor Agbu Kefas’s decision to rename the Taraba State Government House in Jalingo and the governor’s lodges in Abuja, Wukari, and Takum after General T.Y. Danjuma. In a statement issued to TheSun.ng, STYCOP National President Amb. Rikwense Muri […] The post Southern Taraba youths condemn renaming of government lodges after T.Y. Danjuma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago UI freshman wins National Oratory Award, to represent Nigeria in London

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Israel Bolarinwa, a 100-level student of Arts and Social Sciences Education at the University of Ibadan, won the National Oratory Award on April 5. The freshman’s victory came at the grand finale of the 2025 Young Orators competition, held at the Townhouse Hotel, Iyaganku, Ibadan. Sponsored by the Peat Phillips Foundation, […] The post UI freshman wins National Oratory Award, to represent Nigeria in London appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago 450 Tennis Players To Converge On Osun For National Festival

No fewer than 450 table tennis players and enthusiasts across Nigeria are expected in Otan-Ayegbaju town in Osun State for the 5th edition of the Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial National Table Tennis Festival. The tournament, sponsored by Michael and Felicia Alabi and organised by the Osun State Table Tennis Association under the auspices of […]

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16 h. ago I Joined APC Because Tinubu Promised Me Anioma State – Ned Nwoko

There was a large turnout of people at your political party event in Agbor last weekend which had the APC national chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, in attendance. How significant was that gathering for your party and your people? The most important thing is the boost the APC under the national chairman, Alh Abdullahi Ganduje, received […]

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17 h. ago Pernod Ricard, FRSC partner to strengthen nationwide ‘safe roads’ campaign

Pernod Ricard Nigeria and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are collaborating to strengthen the ongoing nationwide campaign on ‘safe roads’ read more Pernod Ricard, FRSC partner to strengthen nationwide ‘safe roads’ campaign

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18 h. ago Govt must see youths as partners in nation building, not as threats – Mua’azu

Abubakar Sadiq Mua’zu is the executive director Centre for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), Global Malala Education Champion, and read more Govt must see youths as partners in nation building, not as threats – Mua’azu

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19 h. ago Group to Tinubu: Probe $1.5bn earmarked for Port Harcourt refinery repairs

From Okwe Obi, Abuja   The Situation Room on Transparency and Accountability, has urged President Bola Tinubu, to probe the US$1.5 billion budgeted for repair of the Port Harcourt refinery. Convener of the group, Michael Omoba, in a statement yesterday, also demanded forensic audit of the financial transactions of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited […] The post Group to Tinubu: Probe $1.5bn earmarked for Port Harcourt refinery repairs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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