58 m. ago N4trn debt: Tinubu to meet GenCos, plans phased repayment strategy

By Adewale Sanyaolu  and Isaac Anumihe (Abuja) To avoid an impending collapse of Nigeria’s power infrastructure, President Bola Tinubu is to meet the power generating companies (GenCos) over the subsisting N4 trillion debt, even as the federal government has promised to settle it through a phased settlement format. The debt comprises monies owed to power […] The post N4trn debt: Tinubu to meet GenCos, plans phased repayment strategy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Tinubu Celebrates Chief Imam Of Ibadanland Sheikh Agbotomokekere At 90

President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with Sheikh Abdul-Ganiyy AbuBakr Agbotomokekere, the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Grand Imam of Oyo State, and Grand Patron of the League of Imams and Alfas of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta States, on his 90th birthday anniversary. President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, extolled Sheikh […]

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7 h. ago APGA Dismisses Tension Claims Ahead Of Tinubu’s Visit To Anambra

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has strongly dismissed reports of any tension in Anambra State ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit on May 8, 2025. The reports, which suggested a potential clash of interests between the ruling APGA and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, were labeled as false by the party. […] The post APGA Dismisses Tension Claims Ahead Of Tinubu’s Visit To Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago HURIWA asks CJN, NJC to stop Justice Bilkisu Yusuf’s judgment in Niger State land case

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kekere-Ekun to stop Justice Bilkisu Yusuf of the Niger State High Court from proceeding to deliver judgment in a matter that is already pending before the Court […] The post HURIWA asks CJN, NJC to stop Justice Bilkisu Yusuf’s judgment in Niger State land case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago JUST IN: President Tinubu, GenCos to meet over N4tn power sector debt

President Bola Tinubu is poised to meet the country’s power-generating companies to address the N4 trillion debt affecting Nigeria’s electricity supply chain. The meeting comes after a high-level meeting on Tuesday between the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the chairmen of GenCos in Abuja over concerns of a potential collapse of the national grid due […] The post JUST IN: President Tinubu, GenCos to meet over N4tn power sector debt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 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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10 h. ago Go after financiers of insecurity, APC chieftain charges Tinubu, security agencies

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has advised President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to go after those financing insecurity in the country. In a statement made available to our Correspondent in Osogbo, on Sunday, Oyintiloye, a member of defunct APC Presidential Campaign […] The post Go after financiers of insecurity, APC chieftain charges Tinubu, security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Educationists slam factional NANS President over allegation against Seyi Tinubu

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Educationists under the umbrella of the Education for Accelerated Development (EAD) have described the recent allegation by the factional president of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah against Seyi Tinubu, son of President Tinubu, as hoax and piece of fabrication. The factional NANS president had accused Seyi […] The post Educationists slam factional NANS President over allegation against Seyi Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Fireworks over INEC’s delineation of electoral wards in Delta

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The recent delineation and re-delineation of electoral wards by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Warri, Delta State, has sparked outage. This is because a Warri-based lawyer and the Egogo of Warri Kingdom, Chief Robinson Ariyo, has described the action as a ‘fraud’. Ariyo, in a statement on Sunday, claimed […] The post Fireworks over INEC’s delineation of electoral wards in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago APC Chieftain Urges Public Prosecution Of Sponsors Behind Insecurity

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged President Bola Tinubu and the heads of security agencies to focus their attention on tracking and arresting individuals and groups allegedly financing insecurity across Nigeria. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye condemned the recent brutal attacks in Benue […] The post APC Chieftain Urges Public Prosecution Of Sponsors Behind Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nigerian Firm, Brazilian Varsity Sign MoU On Livestock Production

The chief executive officer, Silagreen International Agro Development Limited, Michael Olusegun Akinruli, has said that his firm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Zebu Breeders Association (ABCZ), Brazil, to boost food security in Nigeria through improved dairy production, especially cattle. He added that the cooperation was facilitated by the company’s […]

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12 h. ago Go after financiers of insecurity, APC chieftain appeals to Tinubu, security agencies

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Cheiftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the read more Go after financiers of insecurity, APC chieftain appeals to Tinubu, security agencies

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14 h. ago Defections giving Tinubu false sense of progress – Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu, a former presidential aspirant and the publisher of Ovation magazine, says the wave of political defections to the read more Defections giving Tinubu false sense of progress – Dele Momodu

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15 h. ago Oluremi Tinubu, Uba Sani, Uzodimma to attend 10th Authentic Awards

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Arewa House in Kaduna will host Nigeria’s top dignitaries on Saturday, May 10, for the 10th Authentic News Daily Awards and Lecture, organised by the Kaduna-based media outlet Authentic News Daily. Amos Ebute Mathew, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, said in a statement that preparations for the event, starting at […] The post Oluremi Tinubu, Uba Sani, Uzodimma to attend 10th Authentic Awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

15 h. ago Makinde Celebrates Chief Imam Of Ibadan Sheikh Ajigbotomokekere At 90

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has congratulated the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulgaaniyy Ajigbotomokekere on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Makinde felicitated the renowned Islamic cleric on witnessing the landmark age, lauding him for making a great impact on Islam, Ibadanland, Oyo State and humanity. The governor, on Sunday, celebrated Sheikh Agbotomokekere, […]

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18 h. ago UPDATED: I am not in EFCC detention, I served my country and God – Mele Kyari

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has strongly denied media reports claiming he is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He declared, “I served not only my country but also God.” In a statement shared with […] The post UPDATED: I am not in EFCC detention, I served my country and God – Mele Kyari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago How the North East can be the next Silicon Valley in Nigeria, by Umara

Mohammed Bukar Umara is the Chief Executive Officer, Co-Development Hub and Fellow Mandela Washington fellowship for young African Leaders. In read more How the North East can be the next Silicon Valley in Nigeria, by Umara

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20 h. ago Actress Lizzy Gold faults entitlement mentality among family members

By John Ogunsemore Nollywood actress, Lizzy Gold Onuwaje has called out entitlement mentality among family members following a mild confrontation with her father. In a video shared on Instagram, Lizzy Gold narrated how she sent a “huge” monetary gift to her father for Easter celebration but got an expected response. The Wasted Beauty star said […] The post Actress Lizzy Gold faults entitlement mentality among family members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago #WithChude Live: An attempt to challenge status quo, break barriers to storytelling

It was a moment of disclosure with no holding back for celebrities and pastor at the first Nigeria live talk read more #WithChude Live: An attempt to challenge status quo, break barriers to storytelling

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22 h. ago Implement 2014 Confab Report In Memory Of Adebanjo, Clark, Bode George Urges Tinubu

Former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to implement the report of the 2014 National Conference in memory of the late Chief Ayo Adebanjo and the late Chief Edwin Clark whom he said contributed immensely to the conference debates, in a bid to […]

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