12 m. ago Lightning kills 3 in Imo community , 4 in critical condition

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Three indigenes  of Obidi Agwa,Oguta Local Government, Imo State, have been killed by lightning on Tuesday. A source from the area, Chukwu said,four others were left in critical condition after the incident following a brief rainfall that evening . Palpable fear has gripped the entire community over the incident as most […] The post Lightning kills 3 in Imo community , 4 in critical condition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 m. ago Court asked to vacate $9.5M Mareva injunction over FX deal dispute

By Lukman Olabiyi Kam Industries Nigeria Limited, indigenous metal and steel production company, has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to vacate an ex parte Mareva injunction granted against it in connection with an alleged $9.5 million credit transaction with Ecobank Plc. Justice Daniel Osiagor,had on October 7, 2024, granted Ecobank’s application for a […] The post Court asked to vacate $9.5M Mareva injunction over FX deal dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 m. ago Lagos AG, commissioner, others face contempt of court over vacant stool

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro,  Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lagos state, Bolaji Kayode Robert and others have been dragged to Court for disobedience to court order. Aside Pedro, Robert, other respondents in the contempt proceeding include:  Chairman Amuwo /Odofin LG, Valentine Oluwaseyi Buraimoh allegedly […] The post Lagos AG, commissioner, others face contempt of court over vacant stool appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 m. ago Oil prices hit pandemic level in threat to Nigeria’s revenue

Nigeria’s economy is facing a renewed strain as global oil prices plummet, reaching levels reminiscent of the devastating downturn experienced read more Oil prices hit pandemic level in threat to Nigeria’s revenue

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68 m. ago Court adjourns as Delta family’s search for corpse hits five months

A Delta State High Court sitting in the Isiokolo Judicial Division has adjourned the hearing till April 17, 2025, in a case of alleged mysterious disappearance of the corpse of a 78-year-old man, Joseph Ighorhiohwunu since November 21, 2024. The corpse of Ighorhiohwunu had allegedly disappeared from the Nigerian Navy Hospital mortuary, Effurun, Uvwie Local Read More

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2 h. ago Police mourn officer who died watching Champions League in C’River

Cross River State command of the Nigerian Police Force mourned the death of Inspector Stephen Enang on Tuesday evening while watching the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal and Real Madrid at a football viewing centre in Calabar. Police Public Relations Officer, Irene Ugbo confirmed Enang’s death during a telephone conversation with The PUNCH correspondent, Read More

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2 h. ago Lagos mosque dispute escalates, as Baba Adinni pledges to take over administration

By Zika Bobby A heated dispute has erupted within the Lagos Central Mosque, with the Baba Adinni, Alhaji Sikiru Alabi-Macfoy, condemning the Chief Imam’s decision to lock up the mosque’s offices and take over administrative activities. This move, he said, has prevented staff from working and halted executive council meetings. This development followed the Chief […] The post Lagos mosque dispute escalates, as Baba Adinni pledges to take over administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Tackle iron deficiency with fortified foods, nutritionists tell Nigerians

Health and nutrition experts have called for urgent action to tackle malnutrition and improve dietary habits across every stage of life, citing iron deficiency, poor food choices, and low nutrition awareness as major threats to public health in Nigeria and across Africa. Speaking at the “Nutrition for All Life Stages Workshop”, an event hosted by Read More

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3 h. ago LP crisis: Abia gov leads party delegation to INEC to submit Supreme Court judgment on chairmanship

• Obi, Datti-Ahmed, Otti attend Usman-led caretaker committee NEC meeting From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja A high-powered delegation of the chieftains of the Labour Party (LP) led by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, yesterday, to discuss key developments within the party.     A […] The post LP crisis: Abia gov leads party delegation to INEC to submit Supreme Court judgment on chairmanship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Senate S’East caucus, Kalu, Uzodimma mourn former Diamond Bank chairman, Dozie

•Ex-Abia gov describes him as statesman From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The South East caucus in the Senate has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the  former chairman of Diamond Bank and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s financial sector, Dr. Pascal Dozie. In a statement by the chairman of the caucus, yesterday, Sen Enyinnaya Abaribe, […] The post Senate S’East caucus, Kalu, Uzodimma mourn former Diamond Bank chairman, Dozie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Rivers administrator defies court order, appoints council bosses

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has announced the appointment of administrator’s in the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The appointment was made public yesterday, less than 24 hours after a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt gave a restraining order to the appointment of […] The post Rivers administrator defies court order, appoints council bosses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lassa Fever: Ondo, Bauchi, Edo top as confirmed cases hits 660 in 3 months

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo states as the epicentres of the Lassa fever outbreak in the country. Briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of NCDC, said that the states account for over 70 percent of all confirmed cases reported so far […] The post Lassa Fever: Ondo, Bauchi, Edo top as confirmed cases hits 660 in 3 months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago From Uyo to global stage: NDSF sparks hope for future Niger Delta stars

Correspondent PATRICK ODEY writes that the just-concluded NDSF organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission has opened a new chapter in the region’s quest for future champions that will represent the zone and Nigeria in national and international competitions The maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival has come and gone, but memories of Read More

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3 h. ago Akume inaugurates performance mgt system to enhance service delivery

• Signs bond with perm secs From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has inaugurated the Performance Management System (PMS) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to improve service delivery in line with the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025 […] The post Akume inaugurates performance mgt system to enhance service delivery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Pope Francis appoints new administrator for Port Harcourt catholic diocese

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Holy Father, Pope Francis, has approved the appointment of Bishop Patrick Eluke as the new Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt. This followed the resignation of Bishop Camillus Archibong Etukudoh, who in August 2024, attained the retirement age of 75. The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) in a […] The post Pope Francis appoints new administrator for Port Harcourt catholic diocese appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago UNAN, Lagos State offers free medical care for maternal, child health

To meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, the United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNAN) in collaboration with Lagos State and other stakeholders held a walk and free medical care for improved maternal, newborn and child health in communities. Hundreds of residents benefitted from free medical care, held in Onikan General Hospital, Onikan, Lagos, which […] The post UNAN, Lagos State offers free medical care for maternal, child health appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Petrol price, oil imports to drop as FG announces continuation of naira

By Adewale Sanyaolu Hopes of a further drop in fuel price brightened yesterday as the Federal Government announced the continuation of the Naira-for-Crude policy. In a statement, the ministry of finance announced that the decision to sustain the initiative was taken after a meeting of the technical sub-committee on the crude and refined product sales […] The post Petrol price, oil imports to drop as FG announces continuation of naira-for-crude deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago US tariffs, structural bottlenecks, threaten Nigeria’s $1trn GDP goal

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria’s target of growing its economy to $1 trillion within the next few years is facing significant skepticism from economic experts, who warn that deep-seated structural challenges, now compounded by a new 14 per cent U.S. tariff on Nigerian exports threaten the country’s growth trajectory and trade viability. Group Chief Economist and […] The post US tariffs, structural bottlenecks, threaten Nigeria’s $1trn GDP goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Azeez vs. Oyakojo: Power meets resilience at GOtv Boxing Night 33

The stage is set for an electrifying national super featherweight contest as Lateef “Captain” Azeez squares off against Sodiq “Golden Boy” Oyakojo in what promises to be a defining battle at GOtv Boxing Night 33. The fight, scheduled for eight rounds, will be a crucial test for both boxers, each seeking to assert dominance in […] The post Azeez vs. Oyakojo: Power meets resilience at GOtv Boxing Night 33 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago BREAKING: PDP governors’, leaders’ meeting underway in Abuja

To insist on remaining in party By Chinelo Obogo The governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and leaders of the party are currently meeting at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja. The meeting, which has in attendance former Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki, who flew in from London on […] The post BREAKING: PDP governors’, leaders’ meeting underway in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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