29 h. ago Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other members of the Nigerian delegation, has arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral, set to take place on Saturday. Akpabio is in charge of a distinguished five-member team that President Bola Tinubu sent to represent Nigeria at the late head of the Roman Catholic Church’s […] The post Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago 13 arrested for alleged gang rape, abortion and death of teenage girl

From Paul Orude Bauchi Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects in connection with an alleged gang rape and unsafe abortion that led to the death of an 18-year old teenager. The incident which happened in Misau town in Misau Local Government Area of the State has shocked residents. The police Public Relations Officer, […] The post 13 arrested for alleged gang rape, abortion and death of teenage girl appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Insecurity: NGF sets up committee to collaborate with security agencies

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has formed a sub-committee to work with security agency heads to tackle Nigeria’s rising insecurity. This follows a presentation on technology-driven security initiatives by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, announced this after an NGF meeting briefed by the […] The post Insecurity: NGF sets up committee to collaborate with security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Governors Set Up Subcommittee To Tackle Insecurity, Collaborate With Security Chiefs

In a bid to address the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has established a subcommittee to work alongside heads of security agencies. The move is aimed at enhancing collaboration to resolve the country’s security crisis, which includes widespread banditry, kidnappings, and other violent crimes. The governors emphasised the need for urgent […] The post Governors Set Up Subcommittee To Tackle Insecurity, Collaborate With Security Chiefs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Zamfara: UNDP applauds Governor Lawal’s commitment to projects’ counterpart funding

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised Governor Dauda Lawal for his commitment to providing counterpart funding for a number of projects to benefit the people of Zamfara State. The UNDP Head of the North-West Nigeria Office, Ashraf Usman, spoke on Wednesday at the launch of the North-West Prevention Facility Project in Gusau. According […] The post Zamfara: UNDP applauds Governor Lawal’s commitment to projects’ counterpart funding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigeria celebrates Gowon while his Plateau kinsmen suffer decades of massacres

When Yakubu Gowon, a retired General and former Nigeria head of state who ruled Nigeria from 1966 to 1975, celebrated read more Nigeria celebrates Gowon while his Plateau kinsmen suffer decades of massacres

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6 d. ago Nigeria heading towards tyranny under Tinubu, Tunde Bakare warns

The presiding overseer of the Global Community Citadel Church, Tunde Bakare, has raised a serious alarm, claiming that under President read more Nigeria heading towards tyranny under Tinubu, Tunde Bakare warns

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7 d. ago FG pledges support for NNMDA to advance natural medicine, boost exports

By Doris Obinna The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) in promoting the production, regulation, and export of natural medicine. The move aims to enhance healthcare delivery and stimulate economic growth across Nigeria. During a working visit to NNMDA’s headquarters in Lagos, Hon. Yusuf Ahmed-Badau, Chairman […] The post FG pledges support for NNMDA to advance natural medicine, boost exports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Taiwan: Our shared values with Nigeria –Liu, Head of Mission

By Our Reporter Mr. Andy Yih-Ping Liu, Chief of Mission of Taiwan in Nigeria, recently shared insights on Taiwan-Nigeria relations, Taiwan’s independence from China and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in education, trade and investment. Excerpts: My Stay in Nigeria “I am very familiar with Nigeria, as this is my eighth year in the country. My […] The post Taiwan: Our shared values with Nigeria –Liu, Head of Mission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Inflation Nightmare: Why Prices Keep Spiraling Out of Control

Nigeria’s inflation crisis shows no signs of abating in 2025. Fresh data reveals that year-on-year headline inflation climbed to 24.23% in read more Nigeria’s Inflation Nightmare: Why Prices Keep Spiraling Out of Control

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Inflation Jumps From 23.18% To 24.23% In March 2025

Nigeria’s inflation crisis deepened in March 2025 as the headline inflation rate jumped to 24.23%, from 23.18% recorded in February. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development reflects a 1.05% increase that further squeezes households battling with soaring living costs. In a report on Tuesday by Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, disclosed that on a month-on-month basis, […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Jumps From 23.18% To 24.23% In March 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Hungarian Secretary of State visits Anambra, commissions Onitsha nursing college

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Hungarian Secretary of State, Dr. Tristan Azbej has commissioned a six-floor edifice donated to the College of Nursing Sciences, St. Charles Borromeo Specialist Hospital in the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha. On the delegation during the visit were Dr. Lóránd Endreffy, Hungarian Ambassador to Nigeria and Kristóf Kőrősi, Deputy Head of […] The post Hungarian Secretary of State visits Anambra, commissions Onitsha nursing college appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IG vows renewed fight against insecurity as Tantita donates police station

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday assured a renewed war against insecurity in the country. This was disclosed in an event on Friday which saw the Federal Government’s contracted private pipeline surveillance outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, hand over a newly built Divisional Police Headquarters to the Nigeria Police. Residents Read More

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2 w. ago Sowore storms Force headquarters, asks Egbetokun to vacate office

From Godwin Tsa Abuja Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has reiterated his call on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to vacate his office on the ground that he has exceeded the constitutional retirement age of 60 years. Sowore, who made the call yesterday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja said it was unacceptable […] The post Sowore storms Force headquarters, asks Egbetokun to vacate office appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sowore Leads Protest To Police Headquarters, Demands Removal Of IGP Over Alleged Illegal Tenure Extension

Human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, on Wednesday, led a protest to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters (FHQ) in Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over what he described as an “illegal tenure extension” for the Number 1 policeman. The protesters, holding banners that featured an altered […]

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2 w. ago Cristiano Ronaldo hires new security head amid family safety concerns

By Seyi Babalola Cristiano Ronaldo has restructured his personal security staff, hiring a new head of security in response to rising worries about the safety of his family. According to Idman.biz, the Al-Nassr striker, who lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with wife Georgina Rodríguez and their five children, took the choice after getting many threats […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo hires new security head amid family safety concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Unsafe abortion is not a choice: How stigma pushes women into danger

In Nigeria, the conversation around abortion is often shrouded in silence, stigma, and misinformation. For many women and girls, abortion read more Unsafe abortion is not a choice: How stigma pushes women into danger

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3 w. ago Unplanned pregnancy, unsafe abortion in Nigeria: Where are we heading?

Tribune Online Unplanned pregnancy, unsafe abortion in Nigeria: Where are we heading? AT this very moment, somewhere around the world, a woman or girl is experiencing some form of s3xual violence, with even more grim outcomes like unplanned pregnancy and abortion. In Nigeria, abortion is illegal, carrying a heavy jail term of up to fourteen years imprisonment, except when it is carried out to save the life […] Unplanned pregnancy, unsafe abortion in Nigeria: Where are we heading? Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion 

Tribune Online Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion  "Safe abortion is not just a health issue but a matter of human dignity, bodily autonomy, and social justice. Ensuring access to safe procedures reduces maternal mortality, prevents unsafe practices, and upholds the rights of individuals to... Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion  Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Women Leaders Advocate Meritocracy, Equity, Visibility In Leadership Positions

Top female executives from various industries have challenged traditional workplace norms, even as they championed meritocracy, gender equity, and visibility in leadership positions. Industry leaders including the managing director of Cadbury Nigeria PLC, Oyeyimika Adeboye; asset manager at Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Areje Adegoke, and head of relationship and stakeholders management at […]

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