43 m. ago Climate change crisis: UN Secretary General to meet Tinubu, other global leaders

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, will on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in a virtual closed-door meeting, interact with Heads of State and Government to discuss the strengthening of global efforts to tackle the climate crisis and accelerate a just energy transition.  Speaking during a virtual press conference with selected […] The post Climate change crisis: UN Secretary General to meet Tinubu, other global leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 100 Civil Society Groups Back Falana, Tell Tinubu To Sack Rivers Sole Administrator

A coalition of 100 civil society groups, known as the Civic Room for Rule of Law, has thrown its weight behind human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), over his call for the removal of Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.). The groups claimed that Ibas has breached presidential orders and disregarded the […]

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2 h. ago “Wike Has Been Causing Unrest, Violence In Rivers Since 2015, Lacks Integrity To Criticise Others” – APC Chieftain

A fresh wave of political tension has emerged in Rivers State following allegations by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against his predecessor, Chibuike Amaechi. Wike had claimed Amaechi deliberately orchestrated unrest in the state while serving as Minister of Transportation, a statement that has since triggered swift backlash. Reacting on Tuesday, APC chieftain Chief Eze Chukwuemeka […] The post “Wike Has Been Causing Unrest, Violence In Rivers Since 2015, Lacks Integrity To Criticise Others” – APC Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Akwa Ibom Probes Poor Outing At Maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival

The Akwa Ibom State government has launched investigation into the abysmal performance of the state contingent at the just-concluded regional sports festival organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This followed allegations of embezzlement of funds meant for the athletes’ allowances and failure to provide sporting kits and other motivational aids for the athletes […]

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8 h. ago Alaafin Not In Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch, Says Media Aide

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has denied engaging in any royal supremacy battle with any traditional ruler in the country. Apparently reacting to a video shown on the YouTube where the anchor narrated how the Alaafin allegely ordered his men to beat the father of the monarch of a village in the United […]

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9 h. ago Bandits impose N60m levy on 12 communities for aiding military in Zamfara

By John Ogunsemore Bandits have imposed a N60 million levy on 12 communities in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara Stare for collaborating with the military. Security analyst, Bakatsine disclosed this in an X post on Monday. The affected communities include Koloma, Dan Hayin Zargado, Zargado, Dan Godabe, Sabuwar Tunga, Makini, Bubaka, Yelwa, Bahwada, Koda, […] The post Bandits impose N60m levy on 12 communities for aiding military in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago You’re a Political Passenger – Ganduje Replies Galadima’s Criticism

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday, fired back at Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), branding him a politician with no relevance or stronghold. Galadima had earlier stated that Ganduje owed his position as APC Chairman to President Bola Tinubu, claiming he lacked […] The post You’re a Political Passenger – Ganduje Replies Galadima’s Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Delta Police Commence Investigation As Gov’s Aide Dies Over Alleged Domestic Violence With Husband

Special Adviser to the Governor of Delta State on Trade and Export, Mrs. Shimite Winifred Bello, has been confirmed dead. It was gathered that the renowned Trade and Economic expert allegedly died as a result of domestic violence on Monday. In Facebook post shared by  Hon. Oge Okonkwo, disclosed that Shimite’s husband has been arrested […] The post Delta Police Commence Investigation As Gov’s Aide Dies Over Alleged Domestic Violence With Husband appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Rising energy cost killing industries, manufacturers cry out

• Say N708bn spent on alternative energy in 6 months By Merit Ibe Amid rising energy costs and an unreliable national grid, Nigerian manufacturers are fighting hard to stay afloat, having spent a whopping N708 billion on alternative energy sources in the last six months of 2024. The figure is an increase of 75 percent […] The post Rising energy cost killing industries, manufacturers cry out appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Gov Oborevwori aide dies, husband in police protective custody

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Special Adviser to Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, Mrs Shimite Love Bello has been reported dead. Bello, popularly known as Madam Sabificate was alleged to have died yesterday after a domestic violence which erupted at her residence in Asaba, the state capital. She was alleged to have had […] The post Gov Oborevwori aide dies, husband in police protective custody appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Pope Francis Bridged Islam, Christianity, Fought For The Weak — Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Christians all across the world in mourning the demise of the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who departed the earth on Easter Monday. In a reaction to the news of the death, the former President, in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, said Christians in […]

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25 h. ago Wike earned body of benchers membership on merit, not courtroom theatrics, aide replies Falana

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has defended Nyesom Wike’s membership of the Body of Benchers, asserting it was earned through significant contributions to legal education infrastructure, not courtroom achievements. In a statement responding to criticism from […] The post Wike earned body of benchers membership on merit, not courtroom theatrics, aide replies Falana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Gov Oborevwori’s aide dies, husband in police protective custody

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, Shimite Love Bello, has been reported dead. Bello, popularly known as ‘Madam Sabificate’, was alleged to have died on Monday after a domestic violence which erupted at her residence in Asaba, the state capital. She was said to have […] The post Gov Oborevwori’s aide dies, husband in police protective custody appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Police Confirm Death Of Delta Gov’s Aide Shimite Bello, Detain Husband

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of Chief Love Shimite Bello, the Special Adviser to Delta State governor on Trade and Export. The Command, however, denied that it arrested the husband of the deceased, whom it said that was only placed in protective custody over concerns for his safety as the family […]

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27 h. ago ‘How Many Major Cases Did You Win To Become SAN’, Wike’s Aide Tackles Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has been challenged to list the number of major cases he won and what he has done for the development of the legal profession that qualified him to become a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), apart from being an “arrangee and errand lawyer.” Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom […]

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29 h. ago You’re Nigeria’s only life bencher with zero case in court – Falana to Wike

Popular human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, calling him Nigeria’s only life bencher with no case in any court. Falana, who spoke in a statement issued on Monday, was reacting to an allegation from Wike that he (Falana) misrepresented a […] The post You’re Nigeria’s only life bencher with zero case in court – Falana to Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago “No nation has developed on aid,” Adesina urges Africa to embrace self

Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has delivered a compelling call for Africa to reposition itself in read more “No nation has developed on aid,” Adesina urges Africa to embrace self-reliance

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49 h. ago Delta Governor’s aide, Ofehe, hosts global CEOs for SOFT Conference in Dubai

Sunny Ofehe, senior special assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Diaspora Investment, has been announced as the chairman read more Delta Governor’s aide, Ofehe, hosts global CEOs for SOFT Conference in Dubai

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51 h. ago Tinubu’s youth commitment unprecedented, says presidential aide

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to youth development is unmatched, according to Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Senior Special Assistant on Print Media. Speaking at the graduation of an ICT training he sponsored for youths and students in Fagge, Kano State, Abdulaziz praised Tinubu’s focus on empowering young Nigerians. He said, “Mr President has prioritised […] The post Tinubu’s youth commitment unprecedented, says presidential aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Easter: Group doles out foodstuffs to orphanage, elderly homes

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin A group, Uromi Like Minds Initiative, has donated essential foodstuffs, medical supplies, personal hygiene materials, and modest financial aid to orphanages and elderly homes in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State. Addressing reporters at the event, Mr Sylvester Ezehi, Chairman of the Welfare Committee of ULMI, described […] The post Easter: Group doles out foodstuffs to orphanage, elderly homes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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