3 h. ago N38bn National Assembly renovation fails to fix leaking roof, contractor denies claims

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Despite a N38 billion renovation project, the National Assembly’s White House, housing the Senate and House of Representatives chambers, continues to face concerns over persistent roof leaks. Heavy rainfall on Friday, April 25, exposed flooding in the chambers, raising fresh questions about the quality and value of the renovation work completed […] The post N38bn National Assembly renovation fails to fix leaking roof, contractor denies claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rolled out some conditions for any reconciliation with his successor, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during a media chat on Friday in Abuja, the former governor of the oil rich state expressed willingness to reconcile if Governor Fubara truly seeks forgiveness. The Minister emphasized that […] The post Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Wike orders crackdown on unregistered Abuja hospitals after maternal death at illegal facility

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a strict crackdown on unregistered hospitals and unqualified medical practitioners following the tragic death of Chekwube Chinagorom, a 35-year-old pregnant woman, at an unregistered facility in Abuja. Chinagorom died after a Caesarean section at Afolmi Hospital in Durumi, which […] The post Wike orders crackdown on unregistered Abuja hospitals after maternal death at illegal facility appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has officially declared open the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orientation course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Idris, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Nura Bala Fingila, who also serves as the Chairman of the State NYSC Governing […] The post Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs

…. Kebbi traditional rulers, NOA backs campaign From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge, a project under the Rotary International in partnership with the PATH has decided to tackle malaria in six Local Government Areas of Kebbi State which are hard to reach terrains. The Councils where pilot campaign would kick off […] The post World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Bayelsa mega rally: Organisers warn troublemakers to steer clear of venue

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa George Turnah, the lead convener of the NEW Associates, a pro-Tinubu grassroots group, has warned troublemakers to steer clear of the venue of the mega rally and official inauguration of the group slated for today. Turnah, who spoke at a stakeholder meeting ahead of the mega rally to appreciate President Bola […] The post Bayelsa mega rally: Organisers warn troublemakers to steer clear of venue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Mbah presents certificate, staff of office to Igwe Aloysius Ogbonna

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has presented a certificate of recognition and staff of office to the newly elected traditional ruler of Ogugu Ntu-Egbenese Ancient Kingdom in Awgu Local Government Area,, Igwe Aloysius Ogbonna. It was gathered that the recognition has officially restored traditional leadership to the community after a […] The post Mbah presents certificate, staff of office to Igwe Aloysius Ogbonna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Energy Drink Tussle: Court Fixes May 28 To Hear Preliminary Objection

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 28 to hear the preliminary objection filed by Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited against a suit brought by Rite Foods Limited Limited. Rite Foods Limited had approached the Court via Writ of Summons filed in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/705/2025 to contest the production […]

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27 h. ago Wike Tackles Rivers Elders, Clerics Over State’s Political Crisis

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, has challenged elders of Rivers State to show the efforts they had made towards resolving the political crisis in the state. Wike, who is the immediate-past governor of the state, spoke on Friday during a birthday anniversary thanksgiving of one of his allies in Port Harcourt, […]

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29 h. ago ‘₦47bn Annual Electricity Bill Unsustainable’, Again, Federal Gov’t Defends ₦10bn Aso Rock Solar Power Project

The Federal Government has once again emphasised its decision to install solar panels at the Aso Rock Villa, maintaining that it was unsustainable to continue to pay about ₦47 billion yearly in electricity bills for the Seat of Power. The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdulahi, said the huge amount […]

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29 h. ago Visa racketeering, cybercrimes, illegal mining alarming in Kaduna – EFCC Director

…Be rest assured of our support -NUJ Chair From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Acting Zonal Director, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, Bawa Usman Kaltungo on Friday visited the Executive Officials of Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) along with his management team on courtesy call. Kaltungo who […] The post Visa racketeering, cybercrimes, illegal mining alarming in Kaduna – EFCC Director appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Plateau: Army commissions rehabilitated Langtang general hospital

From Jude Owuamanam Jos As part of efforts in fostering civil – military relations, the Chief Of Army Staff Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede on Friday commissioned the rehabilitated Langtang General Hospital in Langtang North local government area of Plateau state. Speaking on the occasion, Oluyede said that the project was part of the the COAS […] The post Plateau: Army commissions rehabilitated Langtang general hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago “Cut Your Beard First!” – Daddy Showkey Responds To Niger Governor’s Dreadlock Ban

Nigerian music veteran Daddy Showkey has condemned Governor Umar Bago of Niger State for instructing security personnel to arrest people with dreadlocks in Minna. The governor issued the directive during a stakeholders’ security meeting on Tuesday, where he instructed officials to shave the dreadlocks of residents in Minna and impose fines. However, on Wednesday, Bago […] The post “Cut Your Beard First!” – Daddy Showkey Responds To Niger Governor’s Dreadlock Ban appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Kano Traffic Officer Dies After Being Thrown Out Of Moving Truck

A personnel of the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), Yahaya Isma’il Idris has died after he was thrown out of a moving truck in the early hours of Thursday along the Maiduguri Road in Kano metropolis. Counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama revealed this in a statement posted on his official X, formerly Twitter platform. Makama said […]

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37 h. ago Guinness World Record Fight: Bash Ali Wants Tinubu To Reconstitute Organizing Committee

Former World Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Champion, Bashiru Lawrence Ali, aka Bash Ali, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently re-inaugurate the Bash Ali Boxing Project Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to prevent the derailment of what could be Africa’s first-ever Guinness World Record Boxing Championship GWRBC) in Nigeria. Addressing a world press conference yesterday […]

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38 h. ago N10 billion state house solar power project, bold step for national growth — ECN

From Charity Nwakaudu Abuja The Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria, ECN, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi has described the Federal Government’s approval of a N10 billion solar power project for the Presidential Villa, as a testament for transparent governance and nation building. This is contained in a statement he made available to journalists in Abuja. The statement […] The post N10 billion state house solar power project, bold step for national growth — ECN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Banditry: Southern Kaduna Community Hails Gov Sani For Military Base

Residents of Barga, Awon ward in Kachia local government area in the southern part of Kaduna State, have commended Governor Uba Sani for approving the establishment of a Military Forward Operations Base (FOB). The residents gave the commendation during a tour of the project by the APC stakeholders in Kachia. Barga community leader Zanko Adamu […]

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39 h. ago Abia Govt Paid Airport Project Land Owners 100% Compensation – Commissioner

The Abia State government has explained that it paid land owners 100 percent compensation for their land for the ongoing Nsulu Airport Project in the state. The commissioner for Lands and Housing, Chaka Chukwumereije, clarified this to LEADERSHIP in the capital, Umuahia, while denying a report of false representation and exploitation in the payment. “The […]

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42 h. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike

• As nurses, teachers protest PHC closure, demand N70,000 minimum wage From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday held an emergency meeting with the chairmen of the Area Councils to address the ongoing strike by the primary school teachers over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the new […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago FCT Minister inspect key road projects, confident of May completion for Tinubu’s 2nd anniversary

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja  Minister for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in a comprehensive inspection tour of key road infrastructure projects, expressed optimism about meeting timelines for several critical roadways ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. According to a statement by the Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, the Minister expressed […] The post FCT Minister inspect key road projects, confident of May completion for Tinubu’s 2nd anniversary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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