4 h. ago Abia pensioners praise Kalu for transformational projects, grassroots impact

By Kenneth Udeh Retired civil servants and pensioners in Abia State have commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his enduring commitment to public service and grassroots development. Lauding his leadership as “a natural trait embedded in his DNA,” the group expressed their admiration during a recent inspection tour of constituency projects facilitated by the former […] The post Abia pensioners praise Kalu for transformational projects, grassroots impact appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy and World Bank’s 2027 poverty projection

By Chekwube Nzomiwu Guest Columnist     Vice President Kashim Shettima has been doing a yeoman’s job in assuring everybody of better days ahead for Nigeria under his principal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose economic reforms have thrown Nigerians into unprecedented hardship. Shettima has undoubtedly done so, even much more than the very large media […] The post Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy and World Bank’s 2027 poverty projection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Wike Lacks Political Integrity, We’ve Started Process To Collapse His Structure In PDP – Party Chieftain

Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, in Anambra State, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, has described Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, as someone with no political integrity. Nwobu also mocked Wike for not leaving the major opposition party, saying that he is coward. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, the […] The post Wike Lacks Political Integrity, We’ve Started Process To Collapse His Structure In PDP – Party Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Wike Visits China Over Potable Water Supply In FCT Satellite Communities

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is currently on a diplomatic mission to China as part of efforts to address water supply challenges in the FCT’s satellite towns. According to his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Thursday he stated, “Wike is presently in Dubai, […] The post Wike Visits China Over Potable Water Supply In FCT Satellite Communities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Wike in China to finalise water supply projects for FCT satellite towns

Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has embarked on a diplomatic mission to China to meet with China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction (CGCOC) Group officials. The visit, announced on Thursday, May 1, aims to expedite potable water supply to satellite towns, including Gwagwalada, Kwali, and Kuje Area Councils. Senior Special Assistant […] The post Wike in China to finalise water supply projects for FCT satellite towns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Oyebanji inaugurates Ekiti dashboard to track projects, efficiency

…restates commitment to transparency, accountability Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has inaugurated a Strategic Pillar Monitoring System (SPMS), tagged read more Oyebanji inaugurates Ekiti dashboard to track projects, efficiency

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16 h. ago Tiv farmers in Obi protest alleged land seizure, reject Sule’s plea for dialogue

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Tiv farmers from eight communities in Obi Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, staged a protest on Thursday, May 1, against the alleged forceful seizure of their ancestral farmlands by the state government. The protesters, from Ayakeke, Osula, China, Shankodi, Udugh, Ikychiha, Utsuwa, and Daura, demanded justice and urged Governor Abdullahi Sule […] The post Tiv farmers in Obi protest alleged land seizure, reject Sule’s plea for dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Dele Momodu Will Dump Atiku When His Funding Stops – Olayinka

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to Nyesom Wike, has criticized Dele Momodu’s remarks about Atiku Abubakar’s potential 2027 bid. On Thursday, Olayinka claimed that Momodu’s loyalty to Atiku is financially motivated, stating, “Let Atiku stop paying, Oga Dele Momodu will move to the next victim.” He also dismissed Momodu’s comments about power-sharing, […] The post Dele Momodu Will Dump Atiku When His Funding Stops – Olayinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago PICTORIAL: Workers Converge At Abuja’s Eagles Square For 2025 May Day Celebration

Workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have converged at the Eagles Square in Abuja to commemorate the 2025 May Day. Workers were dressed in different attires to showcase their various profession and vocations. Security personnel including those of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigerian Security and […]

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30 h. ago Calls for increased mental health support in migrant reintegration heighten

By Doris Obinna Mental health support must be prioritized in the reintegration process of returning migrants, experts have said at a one-day forum held in Lagos. The event, organized by postdoctoral researcher Dr. Sarah Adeyinka, focused on findings from the Reintegrate Project, a research initiative examining reintegration governance across multiple countries including Nigeria. Highlighting the […] The post Calls for increased mental health support in migrant reintegration heighten appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago FG rolls out mass metering in military barracks to curb clashes with DisCos

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja To resolve the recurring clashes between electricity distribution companies (DisCos) staff and the military, the federal government has relaunched a large-scale metering initiative across military barracks nationwide. The project has so far generated over N769.1 million in revenue between August 2024 and April 2025, highlighting its operational success. The project, designed […] The post FG rolls out mass metering in military barracks to curb clashes with DisCos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Wike’s aide Olayinka slams Dele Momodu as Atiku’s paid ally amid PDP crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faced heightened internal strife on Wednesday, April 30, as Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, launched a fierce attack on PDP chieftain and Ovation Magazine publisher Dele Momodu. In a statement, Olayinka accused Momodu […] The post Wike’s aide Olayinka slams Dele Momodu as Atiku’s paid ally amid PDP crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Nigeria’s N1.5 trillion HDMI road project nears completion – Finance Minister

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government is finalising a N1.5 trillion road concession project under the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI), launched in 2021. The initiative involves private sector partners reconstructing and managing nine major highways across Nigeria, spanning approximately 900 kilometres, through 25-year concession agreements. On Wednesday, April 30, Minister of Finance […] The post Nigeria’s N1.5 trillion HDMI road project nears completion – Finance Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Education Minister Presents Provisional Licences To 11 New Varsities

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa presented provisional licences to 11 newly approved private universities on Wednesday in Abuja. The universities include City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State; University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State; Eranova University, Mabushi, FCT; Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun Annex; and Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State. Others are Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, […]

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41 h. ago Speech by the President of Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization On the Occasion of the EKO SAFE CAMPAIGN PROJECT

Distinguished Guests, Eminent Stakeholders, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is with great honor and humility that I stand before you today read more Speech by the President of Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization On the Occasion of the EKO SAFE CAMPAIGN PROJECT

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42 h. ago Somalia bans entry to Taiwanese passport holders, citing one

Somalia has placed an entry ban on all Taiwanese passport holders, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which accused read more Somalia bans entry to Taiwanese passport holders, citing one-China policy

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43 h. ago Lagos to launch waterways taxi services, introduce 70 electric ferries by Q3 2025

By Lukman Olabiyi In a major push to modernize and expand its transportation infrastructure, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence operations of waterway taxi services and deploy 70 electric ferries by the third quarter of 2025. The initiative is part of the broader “Omi Eko” project aimed at transforming Lagos’ inland waterways […] The post Lagos to launch waterways taxi services, introduce 70 electric ferries by Q3 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Japa: Federal Gov’t Launches N110bn Fund To Upgrade Medical Schools

In a move to address the escalating exodus of Nigerian healthcare professionals popularly dubbed the “japa” wave, the Federal Government has launched a N110 billion intervention fund aimed at revitalising medical education infrastructure across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Ministerial Monitoring Committee on TETFund High Impact Intervention Projects in Abuja, […]

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44 h. ago We have zero abandoned projects – Abba Aliyu, REA Boss, assures Nigerians

Abba Aliyu, managing director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has stated that there are no abandoned rural electrification projects read more We have zero abandoned projects – Abba Aliyu, REA Boss, assures Nigerians

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47 h. ago We have treated 300,000 malnourished children in 7 states of Nigeria — MSF

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) known as Doctors Without Borders, has disclosed that 300,000 malnourished children have been treated in the seven states of Northern Nigeria within a year. Huggins Madondo, Project Coordinator,Kebbi State stated this while briefing newsmen on the success story of the International Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) […] The post We have treated 300,000 malnourished children in 7 states of Nigeria — MSF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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