2 h. ago Ndume backs Tinubu’s ban on foreign goods, urges high tariffs on imports

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senator Ali Ndume has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to ban the importation of foreign goods that can be produced locally, describing it as a major incentive for indigenous manufacturers. The ban was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a media briefing following Monday’s […] The post Ndume backs Tinubu’s ban on foreign goods, urges high tariffs on imports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago End use of Cybercrime Act against journalists, release those in custody, SERAP, NGE tell Tinubu govt, others

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged the government of President Bola Tinubu to immediately end the use of the draconian Cybercrimes Act to target journalists, activists, critics and other Nigerians peacefully expressing their views online, and release those in custody across the country under the legislation. […] The post End use of Cybercrime Act against journalists, release those in custody, SERAP, NGE tell Tinubu govt, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 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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61 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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62 h. ago Insecurity: Your time is up, Tinubu dares bandits, terrorists, kidnappers

…Storms Katsina, says Nigeria will not bow to terror, treachery • Urges soldiers to be resolute From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian military to intensify efforts at ending terrorism and banditry, describing the current security challenges as a defining moment in Nigeria’s history. According to a statement issued by his […] The post Insecurity: Your time is up, Tinubu dares bandits, terrorists, kidnappers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Bode George Urges Tinubu To Implement 2014 Confab Report In Memory Of Adebanjo, Clark

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 late Chief Ayo Adebanjo and late Chief Edwin Clark. Chief George noted implementing the conference report where the two late elder statesmen contributed immensely […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu vows Nigeria will never surrender to terrorists, charges military to end insecurity

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian military to intensify efforts to end terrorism and banditry, describing the current security challenges as a defining moment in Nigeria’s history.  Speaking directly to soldiers of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, the Commander-in-Chief urged them to intensify efforts to end terrorism, banditry, […] The post Tinubu vows Nigeria will never surrender to terrorists, charges military to end insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NLC urges Tinubu to restore democratic order in Rivers State

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers State has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently reinstate democratic governance by restoring the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. State NLC Chairman Alex Agwanwor made the appeal on Thursday, May 1, during the […] The post NLC urges Tinubu to restore democratic order in Rivers State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago May Day: TY Buratai Foundation urges Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has urged President Bola Tinubu to raise the minimum wage in 2025 under the Renewed Hope Agenda to help workers meet the high socio-economic demands of daily life. The Foundation also extended warm regards to Nigeria’s labour force, encouraging their commitment to national development as […] The post May Day: TY Buratai Foundation urges Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu, Uzodimma, Ozichukwu urge unity, trust at NIREC meeting in Owerri

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri President Bola Tinubu and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, alongside Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s immediate past President-General Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, have called for unity and trust among Nigerians, urging faith leaders to foster love, respect, and tolerance. The remarks were made at the first Triannual Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) […] The post Tinubu, Uzodimma, Ozichukwu urge unity, trust at NIREC meeting in Owerri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, urges action against fake news purveyors

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed as “false and dangerous” a viral report alleging President Bola Tinubu sacked the Ministers of Defence and Power, demanding immediate action against purveyors of misinformation. The fabricated story, initially published by Phoenix Browser under the headline “BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Ministers of Defence and Power”, was swiftly condemned […] The post Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, urges action against fake news purveyors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Oluremi Tinubu Urges Traditional Rulers To Fight Preventable Deadly Diseases In South

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on traditional leaders and key stakeholders in the South-West to partner with the government in combating deadly diseases like cervical cancer and tuberculosis. She made this appeal during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State on Tuesday, which was attended by prominent monarchs, government officials, […] The post Oluremi Tinubu Urges Traditional Rulers To Fight Preventable Deadly Diseases In South-West appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja A group of foreign investors has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling for urgent intervention in the alleged destruction of their investments of over $250 million in the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. The letter, dated April 23, 2025, was  signed by President of the investment group Dr. Olubokun-Basoru,  […] The post Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Group Urges Tinubu To Declare Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Political Crisis

The Northern Youths Consultative Forum for Justice (NYCJ) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, citing alleged complete breakdown of governance, law, and order. In a statement issued on Monday in Kano, NYCJ President, Dr Sanusi Rano, described the situation in Zamfara State as “organised abandonment of duty” […]

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8 d. ago 2027: Yoruba Youths Urge Kwankwaso To Ignore Coalition Call To Unseat Tinubu

The Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association (YYSA) has implored former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to ignore calls by some political leaders seeking a coalition of parties to join them in their struggle to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu and prevent him from getting a second term in office. The association’s national president, Hammer Olalekan, […]

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8 d. ago Presidency to opposition parties: Don’t blame Tinubu for your incompetence

Presidency has chided opposition parties over their inability to strengthen internal mechanisms, urging it not to blame President Bola Tinubu read more Presidency to opposition parties: Don’t blame Tinubu for your incompetence

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1 week ago Nigeria Must Reignite Fight Against Malaria, Says Remi Tinubu

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu has urged a renewed national push against malaria, describing the disease as a national emergency. Speaking in a statement to mark the World Malaria Day 2025, Tinubu said Nigerians must “reinvest, reimagine, and reignite” efforts to end the disease, which continues to claim thousands of lives annually. “The […]

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1 week ago Guinness World Record Fight: Bash Ali Wants Tinubu To Reconstitute Organizing Committee

Former World Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Champion, Bashiru Lawrence Ali, aka Bash Ali, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently re-inaugurate the Bash Ali Boxing Project Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to prevent the derailment of what could be Africa’s first-ever Guinness World Record Boxing Championship GWRBC) in Nigeria. Addressing a world press conference yesterday […]

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1 week ago Captain Jibrin cautions FG against decentralising NCAT, cites loss of training synergy

Says Keyamo is destroying the aviation sector From Paul Orude, Bauchi Former Director in the Ministry of Aviation, Captain Muhammad Bala Jibrin, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse the decision to decentralise the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria. In an open letter to the President, shared with journalists in Bauchi, […] The post Captain Jibrin cautions FG against decentralising NCAT, cites loss of training synergy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Who do men say that I am? Urgent question President Tinubu must ask his aides

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is many things to many people. He is like the proverbial elephant, the definition of which read more Who do men say that I am? Urgent question President Tinubu must ask his aides

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