5 h. ago UNICEF calls for united action to end zero dose immunization in N’East

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for a united action of all citizens and leaders to end zero dose immunization of children against polio virus and other preventable diseases in northeast Borno and Yobe states. The call came as a week-long campaign to boost vaccination and stop polio spread […] The post UNICEF calls for united action to end zero dose immunization in N’East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria validates 2025 SDG review, unveils progress report and inclusive data plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria has validated its 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), launched the Nigeria SDGs Progress Report 2024, and introduced the Inclusive Data Charter (IDC) Action Plan. The Abuja event united government officials, development partners, civil society, academia, and vulnerable groups, showcasing participatory governance to accelerate the […] The post Nigeria validates 2025 SDG review, unveils progress report and inclusive data plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago UNICEF calls for increased support to ensure every child gets lifesaving vaccines

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the governments and other partners not to relent, but to strengthen read more UNICEF calls for increased support to ensure every child gets lifesaving vaccines

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9 d. ago Gombe: UNICEF urges traditional leaders to tackle noncompliance in polio eradication drive

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on traditional leaders in Gombe State to take a more active role in addressing persistent noncompliance with polio vaccination campaigns in the state. According to UNICEF, the issue of Polio virus has remained a serious concern in Gombe and other parts of Nigeria, […] The post Gombe: UNICEF urges traditional leaders to tackle noncompliance in polio eradication drive appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Sokoto: CAN chairman urges unity, government action to end bloodshed

Byline: Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Rev. Moses Kayode James, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Sokoto State Chapter, has urged Christians to unite across denominations and ethnicities while calling on the government to halt ongoing bloodshed in Sokoto and Nigeria. He spoke at the 2025 Easter Praise and Prayer Celebration in Sokoto on Sunday, […] The post Sokoto: CAN chairman urges unity, government action to end bloodshed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago China Seeks Global Alliance Against Trump Tariffs Amid Threat To Africa

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has urged the international community to unite against the torrent of tariffs being imposed on several countries by United States President, Donald Trump, warning that the action could trigger global recession with dire consequences especially for Africa. The Chinese envoy made the call on […]

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3 w. ago Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has promised to tackle fake support groups across the state. Prince Clement Asanye, Special Assistant to the Governor on APC Support Groups Matters, shared this in Calabar. He said the government knows these groups pretend to be supporters. Yet, their actions harm peace, stability, and unity […] The post Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Reasons it’ll be difficult for Atiku, Obi to run on joint ticket again – Baba Aye, ex

Says emergence rule in Rivers has set back democratic project By Daniel Kanu Comrade Baba Aye, a veteran trade unionist and activist, is the co-convener, Coalition for Revolution (CORE) and a council member, Progressive International (PI). Aye, former deputy national secretary, Labour Party (LP) and former national convener, United Action for Democracy (UAD) during the […] The post Reasons it’ll be difficult for Atiku, Obi to run on joint ticket again – Baba Aye, ex-LP deputy national secretary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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