93 m. ago Tackle hunger and poverty – Cardinal Onaiyekan tell Nigerian leaders

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Diocese has tasked Nigerian leaders to tackle the massive hunger and poverty, saying that economic statistics by the government does not reflect the harsh reality faced by many citizens. Onaiyekan stated this in a homily at Rev. Fr. Maurice Emelu’s 20th priestly […] The post Tackle hunger and poverty – Cardinal Onaiyekan tell Nigerian leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago After Supreme Court Victory, Okpebholo Vows To Probe Obaseki

Barely forty-eight hours after the Supreme Court affirmed his election, Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo, on Friday announced that a commission of inquiry will be set up to probe the immediate-past administration of Mr Godwin Obaseki. Okpeholo disclosed this while addressing party leaders, youths, market women, civil servants, professional bodies and other groups at […]

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2 h. ago Oshiomhole Calls For Obaseki’s Probe Following Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to launch an investigation into the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Speaking during an event to celebrate the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Okpebholo’s election  on Friday, Oshiomhole claimed there were questionable financial dealings under Obaseki’s leadership, particularly concerning the Radisson Hotel project and […] The post Oshiomhole Calls For Obaseki’s Probe Following Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Dafinone Hails Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory, Urges Inclusive Leadership

Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo following Thursday’s Supreme Court judgement which affirmed him as the duly elected governor of Edo State, describing the ruling as a victory for democracy and a resounding affirmation of the people’s will. In a statement released on Friday, Senator Dafinone praised the […]

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2 h. ago Troops Neutralise Notorious Kidnapper, Recover N13m Ransom In Kaduna

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralised a suspected kidnapper accused of carrying out kidnapping activities along the Jos – Makurdi Road at Wamba – Agameti in Sanga local government area of Kaduna State. OPSH Media and Information Officer, Major Samson Zhakom, said in a statement issued in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday that […]

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2 h. ago Mohbad: Nurse Risks Trial As Coroner Indicts Aloba Family, Music Industry

The Lagos State Coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Afrobeat singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has recommended the prosecution of the unlicensed nurse who administered medical treatment on him in his final hours. The coroner, who made the recommendation while making his findings public on Friday, also called […]

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2 h. ago Terrorist Commander Ibn Ali Surrenders As Troops Arrest 5 Collaborators In Borno

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that a terrorist commander, Ibn Ali has surrendered with his weapons to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said troops also arrested five terrorist collaborators and rescued four hostages in the state. […]

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2 h. ago ADC To Tinubu: VP Shettima Right Over ‘Illegal Suspension’ Of Fubara, Rivers Lawmakers

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has charged President Bola Tinubu to harken to what it called the truth expressed by Vice President Kashim Shettima about the “illegality” over the suspension of Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The party stated this while dismissing the Presidency’s clarification on Shettima’s remarks that the president does not have the […]

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3 h. ago Will Nigeria compromise to further complicate its internal security?

Recently, the president of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump, invited some African leaders to a three-day summit read more Will Nigeria compromise to further complicate its internal security?

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4 h. ago Crystal Palace Demoted From Europa League Over Ownership Rules Violation

Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League next season, Uefa have ruled. The governing body’s decision stemmed from Palace breaching its multi-club ownership rules. “The present decision may be appealed against before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, in accordance with Articles 62 and 63 of the UEFA Statutes,” […]

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4 h. ago Gender Equality Fund Project To Reduce Prevalence Of HIV, TB, Others

The Gender Equality Fund Project has been launched in Lagos State to reduce the prevalence of HIV, TB, and Malaria in the state. The project brought together key stakeholders with the three implementing partner organisations: Sustainable Impact and Development (SID) Initiative, Hall of Care and Good Humanitarian Initiative (HCHI), and Biola Ariyo Youth and Women […]

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4 h. ago NOA, EFCC Launch Nationwide Campaign Against Cyber, Financial Crimes

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have unveiled plans for a nationwide sensitisation campaign aimed at curbing cybercrime and promoting financial responsibility among Nigerians. The partnership was announced by the NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, during a public lecture hosted by the EFCC to commemorate African Union Anti-Corruption […]

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4 h. ago AUATON leadership tussle: Delegates pass vote of confidence in union’s president

Tribune Online AUATON leadership tussle: Delegates pass vote of confidence in union’s president Delegates of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), a trade union affiliated with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have passed a vote of confidence in the Union’s National President, Comrade Adedamola Adeniran, during a Special National Delegate Conference (SNDC) held virtually on Tuesday. AUATON leadership tussle: Delegates pass vote of confidence in union’s president Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Again, Gunmen Kill NSCDC Officer, Abduct 3 Others In Edo Catholic Seminary

Gunmen on Thursday night attacked the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School at Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East local government area of Edo State, killing an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the school. Three students of the school were also whisked away by the assailants during the incident. LEADERSHIP […]

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5 h. ago Oyo College Begins Strike Over Alleged Fractional, Delayed Salary

Staff of the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, have embarked on an indefinite strike over fractional and delayed salary payments. Three workers’ unions in the institution under the auspices of OYSCATECH-JAC, comprising the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP), and Non-Academic Staff Union of […]

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5 h. ago Enugu community stages protest land grabbing, sends SOS to governor, LG boss

By Lukman Olabiyi Residents of Umuezenevu Village in the Ibute-Egede autonomous community of Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, has staged protest  over alleged illegal encroachment and destruction of their ancestral land by suspected estate developers. The protesters, comprising men, women, youths, and community leaders, marched from Awele Udeh Civic Hall in Umuezenevu to the […] The post Enugu community stages protest land grabbing, sends SOS to governor, LG boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Senate Proposes N200m Compensation For Family Of Boy Allegedly Killed By NDLEA Officer

The Nigerian Senate has recommended payment of N200 million as compensation to the family of Ivan Onose Omhonrina, a two-year-old boy allegedly killed by a stray bullet shot by a personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State. The incident on July 13, 2023, which sparked widespread outrage and grief across […]

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6 h. ago Turkish Airlines Named ‘Expatriate Airline Of The Year’ At TEBA 2025

Turkish Airlines has been awarded ‘Expatriate Airline of the Year’ at the 2025 edition of The Expatriate Business Awards (TEBA), held at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. This prestigious recognition celebrates the airline’s exceptional contribution to Nigeria’s business, travel, and economic ecosystem. The TEBA Awards honoir outstanding foreign individuals and […]

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6 h. ago Sokoto Gov’t Settles N500m Outstanding Fees For Foreign Students

The Sokoto State Government has spent about N500 million to pay outstanding fees of state indigenes sponsored by the immediate-past administration at Integral University in India. Deputy Governor of the state, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir disclosed this while presenting certificates to two Master of Science (M.Sc) graduates of the University. Alhaji Gobir said about eighteen […]

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6 h. ago Deji Adeyanju’s Firm Gifts Law School Best Graduating Students N8m Cash

An Abuja-based lawyer and social critic, Deji Adeyanju, has gifted two best graduating students of the Nigerian Law School N8m cash to appreciate your academic feats. Adeyanju presented the monetary rewards on behalf of his law firm on Friday when the duo visited the firm’s office in Abuja. Oluwabusayo Ifonlaja Esq, who emerged as the […]

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