40 m. ago LP lawmaker Ogah dismisses Abure faction’s suspension as irrelevant

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Amobi Ogah, the House of Representatives member for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia State, has dismissed his suspension by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) as a “non-issue”. In a statement on Wednesday, Ogah reaffirmed his loyalty to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, stating, “I want to make it […] The post LP lawmaker Ogah dismisses Abure faction’s suspension as irrelevant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 m. ago Nigeria hosts 14 African nations, reaffirms pledge to end violence against children

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government has restated its commitment to ending violence against children, women, and vulnerable groups. Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim made the recommitment at the kickoff of the two-day Regional Meeting of Pathfinder African Countries on the Global Alliance to End Violence Against Children in Abuja on Wednesday, where […] The post Nigeria hosts 14 African nations, reaffirms pledge to end violence against children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 m. ago Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly attacked two communities of Mbatsada in Mbalom and Mbasombo Council Wards in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, killing a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and three others. Our correspondent gathered that the chieftain, identified as Akaabo Johnson, and […] The post Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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78 m. ago Kaduna police uncover illegal factory producing fake soya bean oil

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command announced on Wednesday the discovery of an illegal factory producing adulterated soya bean oil in Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area. According to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Mansir Hassan, a State Intelligence Department (SID) team, led by SP Sani Bello, acted on […] The post Kaduna police uncover illegal factory producing fake soya bean oil appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Adeleke donates three fire trucks to Osun State Fire Service

By Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke commissioned three fire trucks donated to the Osun State Fire Service in Osogbo, bringing the total to seven trucks and one water tanker procured under his administration. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, Adeleke reiterated his commitment to providing at least one fire truck to each […] The post Adeleke donates three fire trucks to Osun State Fire Service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns

The Nigerian Senate has approved two out of four tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The bills passed are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, both aimed at restructuring the country’s tax collection and management systems. This move followed a thorough review of the report […] The post Senate Approves Revenue Reform Bills, Rejects 7.5% To 10% VAT Hike Over Economic Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago New Pope: Okpaleke Joins Conclave As Only Eligible Cardinal From Nigeria

Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke, the Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese in Anambra State, Nigeria, is currently participating in the 2025 papal conclave, the solemn and historic process to elect a new pope for the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Okpaleke, a respected figure in the Nigerian Catholic community, is the only eligible candidate from Nigeria among […]

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2 h. ago Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Etche Local Government Area (LGA) leaders met on Wednesday with Rivers State officials, highlighting rampant herdsmen attacks, land grabbing, and collapsing healthcare and education systems. The high-level stakeholder engagement, held in Etche, was part of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd)’s state-wide tour, with Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju representing the […] The post Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Viral video: FG counters Oyakhilome’s advocacy on salt intake

By John Ogunsemore The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has warned that excess intake of salt can cause health challenges, including high blood pressure, stroke and heart failure. The ministry stated this in a Wednesday statement signed by its Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun. The ministry was reacting to […] The post Viral video: FG counters Oyakhilome’s advocacy on salt intake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NELFund denies fraud allegation, says N54bn of N203bn student loan “transparently” disbursed

The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has denied allegations of diverting funds allocated for the national student loan scheme, stating read more NELFund denies fraud allegation, says N54bn of N203bn student loan “transparently” disbursed

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3 h. ago FG signs $158.15m deal for Northern Nigeria agricultural value chain programme

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday signed a $158.15 million financing agreement for the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), targeting Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara to enhance agricultural value chains and farmers’ incomes. Co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French Development […] The post FG signs $158.15m deal for Northern Nigeria agricultural value chain programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Police, witnesses present evidence in Kwara murder case against suspects

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Two police witnesses and two others presented evidence, including human parts, before Justice Hannah Ajayi at the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Wednesday in the trial of five suspects accused of murdering Hafsat Lawal, a final-year student at Kwara State College of Education. The court admitted 16 exhibits, including […] The post Police, witnesses present evidence in Kwara murder case against suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Senate passes two tax reform bills, updates VAT sharing formula

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday passed two of four proposed Tax Reform Bills: the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2025, repealing the Federal Inland Revenue Service Act, and the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, aimed at improving revenue assessment, collection, and accountability. The bills, which followed a two-hour closed-door session and the adoption […] The post Senate passes two tax reform bills, updates VAT sharing formula appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Labour Party Suspends Gov Otti, Senator Kingibe, Others Over Anti

The Labour Party (LP) has announced the indefinite suspension of six high-ranking members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senator Ireti Kingibe, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, Hon. Amobi Ogah, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi. The suspension was confirmed following the conclusion of an internal investigation by the party’s disciplinary committee. The panel was […] The post Labour Party Suspends Gov Otti, Senator Kingibe, Others Over Anti-Party Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Benue Remains Stable Despite Sabotage Attempts — Governor Alia Assures

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has raised concerns over an alleged plot aimed at destabilizing the state and orchestrating his removal from office. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, during a press briefing in Makurdi on Wednesday, the governor accused unnamed individuals of engineering a campaign of misinformation, sponsored protests, and legal […] The post Benue Remains Stable Despite Sabotage Attempts — Governor Alia Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Boko Haram Deploying Armed Drones Against Civilians In Borno – Lawmaker Warns

A member of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Jaha, has raised alarm over the increasing sophistication of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, revealing that the insurgents are now deploying armed drones against civilians and security forces. Jaha, who represents Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok federal constituency, made this revelation during a motion debate on a recent fire incident […] The post Boko Haram Deploying Armed Drones Against Civilians In Borno – Lawmaker Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations

From Molly Kilete, Abuja Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru has announced that military operations from February 2023 to May 2025 resulted in the neutralisation of 13,543 terrorists and criminals, the arrest of 17,469 suspects, and the rescue of 9,821 kidnapped hostages. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja, Badaru noted that 124,408 Boko Haram […] The post FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FG unveils NITDA regional office in Enugu to boost Southeast digital innovation

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The federal government on Tuesday commissioned the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) regional office in Enugu to enhance digital inclusion and strengthen Nigeria’s tech ecosystem in the Southeast. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, described the facility as a “bridge between national policy and local potential”, […] The post FG unveils NITDA regional office in Enugu to boost Southeast digital innovation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Reps Seek US Support For Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Gender Equity

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the US Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor and Cassandra Carrony, […]

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4 h. ago Nigeria tightens border defence as new terrorist groups Lakurawa, Mahmuda emerge

Mohammed Abubakar, the minister of defence has acknowledged that Nigeria’s borders continue to face threats from criminal and terrorist groups read more Nigeria tightens border defence as new terrorist groups Lakurawa, Mahmuda emerge

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