5 h. ago INEC clarifies no decision made on LP, PDP leadership crises

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated it has not resolved the ongoing leadership disputes within the Labour Party (LP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following recent Supreme Court judgments. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, through Chief Press Secretary Rotimi Oyekanmi, debunked media reports claiming the commission recognised specific individuals as […] The post INEC clarifies no decision made on LP, PDP leadership crises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago We’re Yet To Recognise Abure, Anyanwu As LP Chair, PDP Secretary — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has not recognised Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) or Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi who clarified this on Thursday, said names of the national officers […]

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5 h. ago Senator Orji Kalu congratulates Pope Leo XIV, seeks global peace

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, has extended his warm congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, on his election as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. In a statement released on Wednesday, Senator Kalu described the emergence […] The post Senator Orji Kalu congratulates Pope Leo XIV, seeks global peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Meet Robert Prevost, Now Pope Leo XIV, First American Catholic Pontiff

  On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Catholic Church made history with the election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Prevost, as its 266th Pontiff. He succeeds Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. This monumental event marked the first time an American has risen to the highest office in […]

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7 h. ago Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria on Thursday, May 8, urging strict enforcement of the Child Rights Act and related laws to ensure children’s safety and dignity. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the first regional meeting of Africa Pathfinder Countries […] The post Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Lagos Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stealing Hair Worth N20m From Moving Truck

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected traffic robber for allegedly stealing N20 million worth of hair from a moving truck on the CMS-Marina Bridge. In a statement on Thursday by the Command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that a robbery syndicate member was apprehended in Marina’s car pack with a large sack […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stealing Hair Worth N20m From Moving Truck appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Foreign Herders Behind Attacks In Benue, Plateau, Others — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that violent attacks on local communities and killings of farmers in Plateau, Benue and others are perpetrated by foreign herders. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye stated this on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists on the identities of armed herders attacking farming communities in Nigeria. Communities […]

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9 h. ago Stock market records fourth consecutive day of positive close

For the fourth time this week, Nigeria’s equities market on Thursday closed in the green zone, rising by 0.35 percent. read more Stock market records fourth consecutive day of positive close

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10 h. ago Troops Arrest Wanted Gunrunner Buhari, 5 Others, Kill IPOB Leader Eze

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the Nigerian troops arrested a wanted gunrunner and kidnap kingpin Buhari Umar who was allegedly terrorising Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau and Kaduna States. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on military operations for the month of April. Major General Kangye also said […]

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10 h. ago Matawalle Meets Chinese Defence Firm To Bolster Nigeria’s Anti

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has engaged in a high-level security meeting with a leading Chinese manufacturer of advanced anti-terrorism and high-tech defence equipment, aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s defence capabilities. The meeting, which took place in China, underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to modernising the nation’s security apparatus to combat […]

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12 h. ago TECNO CAMON 40 Premier 5G: Power Meets Precision with MediaTek Dimensity 8350

The TECNO CAMON 40 Premier 5G is here — and it’s setting a new benchmark for mobile innovation with the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate processor at its core. Designed for users who demand speed, intelligence, and style in one device, the CAMON 40 Premier is the ultimate fusion of performance and premium design.   MediaTek […] The post TECNO CAMON 40 Premier 5G: Power Meets Precision with MediaTek Dimensity 8350 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago NANTA deepens capacity to navigate demanding nature of travel trade business

Barely a few weeks after its successful 49th non-elective Annual General Meeting in Lagos, the leadership of the National Association read more NANTA deepens capacity to navigate demanding nature of travel trade business

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16 h. ago Police Confirm Abduction Of 13 Passengers In Rivers Boat Attack

Thirteen individuals were reportedly kidnapped by suspected pirates during an attack on boats, and the Rivers State Police have vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. The attack took place along the Isaka River in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. Reports indicate that one of the boats was heading to Bonny Island, while […] The post Police Confirm Abduction Of 13 Passengers In Rivers Boat Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago FG Embraces Strategic Transformation To Drive Economic Growth

In commemoration of International Nurses Week 2025, PPC Limited, formerly Philips Projects Centre and Nigeria’s leading engineering and infrastructure development company with a strong presence in the healthcare sector, through its subsidiary BT Health & Diagnostics Centre (BTHDC), Ikeja, is recognising the vital contributions of nurses in Nigeria and worldwide. This year’s global theme, “Our […]

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17 h. ago Firm Champions Nurses As Catalysts For Health, Economic Growth

In commemoration of International Nurses Week 2025, PPC Limited, formerly Philips Projects Centre and Nigeria’s leading engineering and infrastructure development company with a strong presence in the healthcare sector, through its subsidiary BT Health & Diagnostics Centre (BTHDC), Ikeja, is recognising the vital contributions of nurses in Nigeria and worldwide. This year’s global theme, “Our […]

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20 h. ago FirstBank CEO hosts NDLEA management, reaffirms support for anti

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) has partnered with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. At the recent courtesy visit of the management of NDLEA to FirstBank Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, at the bank’s Head Office in Marina, the CEO emphasised the importance of increased […] The post FirstBank CEO hosts NDLEA management, reaffirms support for anti-drug campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Tech acquisition: NOTAP, REVASS System sign agreement to boost local capacity

By Sunday Ani The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has signed a landmark agreement with Revass System Limited to strengthen technology acquisition compliance through its regulatory framework and boost sustainable capacity in the Country. This was contained in a statement by the NOTAP’s head of public relations and protocol unit, Mr. Raymond […] The post Tech acquisition: NOTAP, REVASS System sign agreement to boost local capacity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Reps Want U.S. To Support Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Women’s Representation

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States(U.S.) 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 U.S. Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor, and Cassandra Carrony […]

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26 h. 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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27 h. ago FCTA Adopts Pathfinding Model To End Violence Against Children

The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that it will adopt the pathfinding model to end violence against children across the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, stated t on Wednesday, on the sideline of the two-day ministerial-level Regional Meeting of the Pathfinding Global Alliance on Ending Violence […]

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